Hi guys, I am a little behind on posting Tegan's update... lets go down memory lane back to the 13th Feb!!!!
Miss Rachel
Hi Guys,
This week was really fun and different. Througout the year we have guest teachers come to the school and this week we had Michael Schwandt and Keath Hawley.
On Tuesday afternoon we had a two hour class with Michael Schwant. Michael is an American choreographer and stage director. He has worked on TV commercials, music videos and live events. Here are a few of the people he has worked with: Cyndi Lauper, Avril Lavigne, Lady Gaga, Kelly Rowland, David Guetta, The Veronicas and Flo Rida. Pretty impressive!
He has a website if you want to check him out...
Our class started with his warm up. It was pretty fun but extremely hard. We did a lot of sit-ups and push-ups and abit of strethching. We then moved on to the routine which was to “On the floor” by J-Lo. It was such a fun routine and we managed to learn the whole thing which was so good.
On Friday we had Keath Hawley who’s a choreographer and visual designer. He was absolutely amazing and such an inspiring man. We were told by our director to look really pretty if we’re a girl and to look buff if we’re a guy. We were also told not to talk or yawn during his class cause we’ll get kicked out. But once it was time to do his class he wasn’t as scary as everyone made out.
He will be coming back throughout the year and he is someone that we should try to impress as he is extremely well known in the performing arts industry and he’s also always on the look out for talent for the future.
We learnt a jazz dance with him that I loved. It was just such a great class I didn’t want to leave and I can’t wait to have him again in the future. He also has a website if you want to check it out.
Love Teges
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Summer Holiday Workshop
Thank you very much to the Collins family for sending in some photos of what they got up to in the Jan Holidays. Emily and Nick Collins attended the URBAN DANCE CENTRE Workshop in Sydney. Nick came home with a swag of cool stuff after being awarded one of the major awards of the week.. Congrats Nick.
They both were lucky enough to learn and mix with some of the industry's big names.
Monday, March 7, 2011
WEEKLY UPDATE FROM TEGAN...
Hey everyone!
This week was my first week back after being sick so it was quite challenging! It was so fun though. On Monday my Cardio class dressed in our pajamas. This is because we are going to have a themed Cardio lesson each week, just to make it more fun.
In ballet we had a very theory based lesson where we learnt a lot about technique which I was really happy with. She let us ask a lot of questions and taught us how to stand and what posture we are supposed to have.
In Acro we are learning how to do baranees (no handed cartwheel). Because I’ve missed two acro lessons I’m still in the process of doing one-handed cartwheels but it’s so crazy how quickly you learn how to do different tricks. It’s so scary but so fun!
I’m now ready for another week back at school doing all the fun things.
We are also all receiving a disc which is a full course on how to speak with an American accent. This is just to help us in the future with auditions because in lot of musicals or TV shows you are required to be able to speak in an American accent.
Love Teges
P.S I was so thrilled to be able to go home for the Forbes concert. Thank you so much to everyone for letting me be a part of it! It was so nice to dance with Stepping Out again.
Xxx
Monday, February 28, 2011
ATTENTION ALL PRIVATE TUITION STUDENTS
Just a reminder to all those wanting to participate in Eisteddfods this year as soloist or those doing a duo that entries for Gulgong Eisteddfod CLOSE TOMORROW!!
If you do not have a syllabus yet, contact me ASAP as i have a spare.
late entries are accepted, however there is a late fee.
Also note that Dubbo and Cowra entries will be closing soon as well. You need to get onto the Eisteddfod websit, try www.dancephoto.com.au and get the syllabus for each eisteddfod you wish to compete in. Remeber this is up to the student/parent of the soloist/duo NOT your teacher.
Happy entering!!
If you do not have a syllabus yet, contact me ASAP as i have a spare.
late entries are accepted, however there is a late fee.
Also note that Dubbo and Cowra entries will be closing soon as well. You need to get onto the Eisteddfod websit, try www.dancephoto.com.au and get the syllabus for each eisteddfod you wish to compete in. Remeber this is up to the student/parent of the soloist/duo NOT your teacher.
Happy entering!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
CAN FORBES PUT ON A SHOW OR CAN FORBES PUT ON A SHOW!!!
WOW! What a great way to spend a Sunday! Congratulations to Miss Emma and Miss Jacinta for a FANTASTIC concert!!! I Must say the Intermediate Contemporary gave me goose bumps!!!
I would like to individually thank the following Orange students who performed today;
Miss Steph
Bree Selwood
Tina Jones
Samara Lloyd
Dimity Bartlet
Belle Worrard
Lara Dunston
Jodie Burns
Emily Collins
Gabby Gough
Dee Larkin
and A MASSIVE THANKS TO Tegan Oswald and Miss Kath Smith who travelled from Sydney!!
We really appreciate it guys. To be able to show support and dance with our fellow Stepping Out friends and families! It was great to see. Was also so great to see Miss Rikki, little Miss Evie and Gail!! Safe travels back to Forbes, Dubbo and Sydney everyone! See you all soon
I would like to individually thank the following Orange students who performed today;
Miss Steph
Bree Selwood
Tina Jones
Samara Lloyd
Dimity Bartlet
Belle Worrard
Lara Dunston
Jodie Burns
Emily Collins
Gabby Gough
Dee Larkin
and A MASSIVE THANKS TO Tegan Oswald and Miss Kath Smith who travelled from Sydney!!
We really appreciate it guys. To be able to show support and dance with our fellow Stepping Out friends and families! It was great to see. Was also so great to see Miss Rikki, little Miss Evie and Gail!! Safe travels back to Forbes, Dubbo and Sydney everyone! See you all soon
Friday, February 25, 2011
STEPPING OUT NEWSLETTER - 21st FEBRUARY 2011
Hey Everyone,
We hope you have had a relaxing and fun holiday break.
We would like to welcome back our existing students (it's great to see a lot of you have taken up an extra class this year). we would also like to welcome the new students and families to Stepping Out in 2011.
Congratulations on a fastastic concert in December, we would love to include your photos on the blog. please send them to lessa@ steppingoutdance.com.au.
UNIFORM
We ask that all students have the correct footware for their chosen dance style by week 4 this term. it is really important for your child's safety and technical development that they wear the correct footware.
Kingfisher uniform in Summer street have a great range of dance ware and attire. Ballet studnets must wear a leotard to class (any colour) and stockings teamed with either a skirt, dance shorts etc. hair is to be pulled back into a bun.
For all other classes, dance attire must be worm.
Stepping Out t-shirts are available at Kingfisher uniforms, these can be worn with either black dance pants or shorts. Red and black dance outfits are also suitable.
Jeans, skirts (non-dance) and school uniforms are not to be worn to class. Grooming is a really important aspect of dance training. (please ensure hair is pulled back)
PERFORMANCE TEAM
Performance classes are on offer this year for Intermediate group and Seniors. To be eligible for this you must be taking 2 or more classes. Please come and see us for more information or if you would like to sign up for this class. Students have up to week 4 to join the Performance team.
The Eisteddfods we are competiting in this year:
Dubbo for Senior students (June)
Orange and Bathurst (Seniors and Intermediate students ) (September)
WE are currently on the search for more performance team members between the age of 9-12, already studying 2 or more styles of dance who especially love contemporary.
SOLOS
There are limited spaces available for solo eisteddfod work, please see your teachers if you are interested.
FEES
Term invoices will be handed out next week, please be aware of due dates as late fees will be added. We accept credit card, cash, cheque or money order. please hand out payment to your teacher in the payment envelope or send to PO Box 8160 Orange. Please note: feees are charge per term. Weekly payments will not be accepted.
ADULT CLASSES
We currently have a couple of Adult classes on offer this year. these classes are designed for fun and fitness for those with or without dance experience. you can come and try a class and pay $15 trial offer or sign up for a 10 class package for $120. Monday Night Hip Hop class 7.30 to 8.30pm or kick off your week with Monday morning Adult Jazz class at 9am to 10pm.
FORBES CONCERT
Due to flooding in December last year, we had to postpone out Forbes concert. It will be held this Sunday 27th Feb at 11am (Orange Civic Theatre)
If you are interested in coming to watch a great show, tickets are available through Orange Ticketek.
SAFETY
WE would like to express out concerns regarding our studio as we all want to keep our little ones safe. we ask that students NOT be at the studio any earlier than 10minutes prior to class start times. please ensure your arrive to collect your child promptly at the end of class. if parents of younger students are going to be late for collection we ask that students remain in the hall to wait.
All Saturday students must be picked up from inside the dance studio room.
We look forward to meeting our new students and families over the up coming weeks.
Please expect term 1 invoices next week (week 4). Thank you to those who paid for term 1 at Enrollment day.
Please ensure you have handed back enrolment forms and fees, if not, please give them back asap. if you have lost your copy, you can download a form from our website. we are still trying to finalise mailing list for future newsletters. Invoices will be emailed from term 2.
If you would like to try different styles of dance classes that are on offer, please see your teacher to discuss suitable options and to set up a trial class.
Thanks
The Team at Stepping Out Dance Factory
We hope you have had a relaxing and fun holiday break.
We would like to welcome back our existing students (it's great to see a lot of you have taken up an extra class this year). we would also like to welcome the new students and families to Stepping Out in 2011.
Congratulations on a fastastic concert in December, we would love to include your photos on the blog. please send them to lessa@ steppingoutdance.com.au.
UNIFORM
We ask that all students have the correct footware for their chosen dance style by week 4 this term. it is really important for your child's safety and technical development that they wear the correct footware.
Kingfisher uniform in Summer street have a great range of dance ware and attire. Ballet studnets must wear a leotard to class (any colour) and stockings teamed with either a skirt, dance shorts etc. hair is to be pulled back into a bun.
For all other classes, dance attire must be worm.
Stepping Out t-shirts are available at Kingfisher uniforms, these can be worn with either black dance pants or shorts. Red and black dance outfits are also suitable.
Jeans, skirts (non-dance) and school uniforms are not to be worn to class. Grooming is a really important aspect of dance training. (please ensure hair is pulled back)
PERFORMANCE TEAM
Performance classes are on offer this year for Intermediate group and Seniors. To be eligible for this you must be taking 2 or more classes. Please come and see us for more information or if you would like to sign up for this class. Students have up to week 4 to join the Performance team.
The Eisteddfods we are competiting in this year:
Dubbo for Senior students (June)
Orange and Bathurst (Seniors and Intermediate students ) (September)
WE are currently on the search for more performance team members between the age of 9-12, already studying 2 or more styles of dance who especially love contemporary.
SOLOS
There are limited spaces available for solo eisteddfod work, please see your teachers if you are interested.
FEES
Term invoices will be handed out next week, please be aware of due dates as late fees will be added. We accept credit card, cash, cheque or money order. please hand out payment to your teacher in the payment envelope or send to PO Box 8160 Orange. Please note: feees are charge per term. Weekly payments will not be accepted.
ADULT CLASSES
We currently have a couple of Adult classes on offer this year. these classes are designed for fun and fitness for those with or without dance experience. you can come and try a class and pay $15 trial offer or sign up for a 10 class package for $120. Monday Night Hip Hop class 7.30 to 8.30pm or kick off your week with Monday morning Adult Jazz class at 9am to 10pm.
FORBES CONCERT
Due to flooding in December last year, we had to postpone out Forbes concert. It will be held this Sunday 27th Feb at 11am (Orange Civic Theatre)
If you are interested in coming to watch a great show, tickets are available through Orange Ticketek.
SAFETY
WE would like to express out concerns regarding our studio as we all want to keep our little ones safe. we ask that students NOT be at the studio any earlier than 10minutes prior to class start times. please ensure your arrive to collect your child promptly at the end of class. if parents of younger students are going to be late for collection we ask that students remain in the hall to wait.
All Saturday students must be picked up from inside the dance studio room.
We look forward to meeting our new students and families over the up coming weeks.
Please expect term 1 invoices next week (week 4). Thank you to those who paid for term 1 at Enrollment day.
Please ensure you have handed back enrolment forms and fees, if not, please give them back asap. if you have lost your copy, you can download a form from our website. we are still trying to finalise mailing list for future newsletters. Invoices will be emailed from term 2.
If you would like to try different styles of dance classes that are on offer, please see your teacher to discuss suitable options and to set up a trial class.
Thanks
The Team at Stepping Out Dance Factory
LOGISTICS FOR FORBES CONCERT!!
Hi All,
Attention all Senior students! This is a reminder that THIS SUNDAY IS FORBES CONCERT! For all those students that were in Senior Jazz, Senior Ballet and Senior Contemporary last year, you have the opportunity to perform again!
Incase you missed the note that was handed out in class this week, here it is:
Just a reminder that the Forbes concert that had to be postponed last year due to flooding, it is Sunday 27th Feb commencing at 11am at Orange Civic Theatre.
The Orange seniors are still performing 3 groups from last years concert.
Please be at the theatre ready with hair and make up done, ready to dance no later than 10.30am.
Order of appearance:
1st Half: Number 3 - Senior Ballet
2nd Half: Number 3 - ANZAC Contemporary
Number 7 - Senior Priscilla Jazz
We will be conducting a last minute rehearsal this Saturday 26th Feb at the Studio from 3pm to 5pm.
It will be so great to see you all perform these routines again! You all did just a great job last year!!
Cant wait! See you all tomorrow afternoon! Sleep well
Attention all Senior students! This is a reminder that THIS SUNDAY IS FORBES CONCERT! For all those students that were in Senior Jazz, Senior Ballet and Senior Contemporary last year, you have the opportunity to perform again!
Incase you missed the note that was handed out in class this week, here it is:
Just a reminder that the Forbes concert that had to be postponed last year due to flooding, it is Sunday 27th Feb commencing at 11am at Orange Civic Theatre.
The Orange seniors are still performing 3 groups from last years concert.
Please be at the theatre ready with hair and make up done, ready to dance no later than 10.30am.
Order of appearance:
1st Half: Number 3 - Senior Ballet
2nd Half: Number 3 - ANZAC Contemporary
Number 7 - Senior Priscilla Jazz
We will be conducting a last minute rehearsal this Saturday 26th Feb at the Studio from 3pm to 5pm.
It will be so great to see you all perform these routines again! You all did just a great job last year!!
Cant wait! See you all tomorrow afternoon! Sleep well
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