Central Coast Baby Ballet: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Sugar Plum Fairies at Kanwal - Photo Shoot # 2


Keira - click on the photos to zoom


Amelie

Paige

Isabelle

Holly

Brianna

Ashley

Friends - Ashley and Isabelle

Sisters - Amelie and Keira

Sisters - Olivia, Sophie and Jade

Sugar Plum Fairies - Kanwal - absent Jessica and Piper

Ready for an "on stage" practice!

Miss Charlotte behind the scenes!!

Great Photo Shoot #2 at Kanwal today!!!!
Terrific photos everyone and a great first practice "on stage" too!!!
Photographs © 2011 Kim Barker - Central Coast Baby Ballet

Christmas Competition!

Win one of six Baby Ballet Christmas Gift Vouchers each valued at $15!!!
Like our facebook page here, share this post on your wall and you will automatically go in the draw!!!
Giveaway closes at 12pm on the 15th December 2011.
Winners will be notified on our facebook wall here on the 19th December 2011 ♥
Thank you to our Parents who have already liked our page ♥ you have all been entered in the draw.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Nutcracker Props for Open day

Nutcrackers

The Nutcracker props are almost finished!! Some sequins and glitter and they will be ready to put up on Open Day at Kanwal Youth and Community Centre.

Kanwal Baby Ballet class tomorrow will be practising "on stage" at Kanwal and don't forget full costume and hair for photo shoot #2. Isabelle, Paige, Ella, Holly, Piper, Keira, (individual) and Amelie (together), Jade, Sophie and Olivia (together) + group shot of all Ballerinas.

ps: Open Day DVD payments to be finalised this week please.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Newsletter #10 - November 2011

will be handed out in class this week...
click here to read online

Week 8 - 28 Days until Christmas

and only 19 days until Santa vists all our Ballerinas at CCBB's Open Day on the 17th December at Kanwal Youth and Community Centre.
We spoke to Santa yesterday (on our special Santa Phone) and he was really happy to hear that all of the Ballerinas are dancing beautifully.
The Sugar Plum Fairy very kindly sent us this info from Australia Post too!!!

Santa Mail

Remember to write your letter to Santa this Christmas. Last year, Santa received over 120,000 letters from children all over Australia with requests for toys, pets and world peace.
Australia Post will once again work with Santa's elves to ensure children who write a letter to Santa at his special address receive a reply. Make sure you send your letter to Santa before 17 December, to ensure you receive a reply before Christmas.

Remember to write the address clearly, place a 60c stamp on the envelope and don't forget to include your return address on the back of the envelope, so Santa knows where to send a reply. Santa's special address is:

Santa
NORTH POLE 9999

An Australia Post postie meets Santa at a secret location to hand over children's letters. Every child who lives in Australia who writes to Santa will receive a special reply.
Children are encouraged to get their letters in early to avoid the Christmas rush. See Santa's Mail from You Tube [wmv 14,605kb]
Here is an example of how to address your envelope:


Front of envelope	Back of envelope

Click here for a selection of fun letterheads to use when writing your letter to Santa.

ps:We will be handing out special CCBB letterhead/stencils in class this week too!!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Snowflakes, Sugar Plum Fairies, Flowers, Chinese Dance and Clara at Toukley

Bubby Ballet Snowflakes - Linsey, Natalie, Eva and Natalie -
missing from group photo Lily and Jade - absent Katia - click on photos to zoom

Eva

Lily

Linsey

Natalie

Jade

Natalie

Baby Ballet Sugar Plum Fairies -L to R -
Zoe, Ava, Ashley, Gabbie, Jazmine, Mackenzie, Leah, Erika and Matilda

Zoe

Ava

Ashley

Gabbie

Jazmine

Mackenzie

Leah

Erika

Matilda

Sugar Plum Fairy Sisters - Ava and Zoe

Kinder Ballet - Waltz of the Flowers - L to R Isla, Choe and Charlotte

Isla

Chloe

Charlotte

Kinder Ballet - Chinese Dance - Isla, Chloe and Charlotte

Isla

Chloe

Charlotte

Lara/Clara Grade Ballet

Isla, Chloe, Lara and Charlotte

Great Photo Shoot at Toukley Today!!!!
Wonderful photos everyone!!
Mums and Dads please feel free to copy and save photos from our blog and we would love for you to post as your facebook profile photo :) ♥ ♥ and mention our new facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/ccbb11?sk=app_129982580378550
Photographs © 2011 Kim Barker - Central Coast Baby Ballet

Important Notice
Change of Venue for Open Day - 17th December 2011

Dear Parents
After speaking with the hall hire organiser regarding the cupboards and items on the stage at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre we have changed the location of our Open Day to

Kanwal Youth and Community Centre.
Wallarah Road Kanwal (next door to Wyong Leagues Club).
The stage is more suited (height) for young children, there will be plenty of seating with wheelchair access and ample parking as well.
The date, times and program will be the same.

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"Lilly loves being active and learning new things" Nikki

"Friendly and encouraging. Its perfect."
Natalie

"The class sizes are great and the girls seem to really enjoy themselves. Addison says she likes Charlotte as she is fun and kind and let's us do lots of turns on our tippy toes :) "
Rachelle

"As a parent I particularly like that the music, dance steps and costuming is age appropriate - I have seen too many of my friends/family young children dancing to songs and doing moves in other dance schools that I feel inappropriate for their age - i like the innocence of your themes and that a love of dance shines through.
Isla responds well to you both and she loves the differing styles of traditional ballet and the jazz body movement. I'm really happy with the open classes too I hope this remains in place (understand not for term 4 though).
Only comment would be to look at streamlining re-enrolment for continuing students and to keep the atmosphere fun and light esp for the non graded ballerinas. The dance combinations are spot on - not too difficult or to basic and the use of props is an excellent tool to make learning fun. Isla loves her time with you so that is what I go on for satisfaction"
Kristie

"We like the use of props and themes in the program which enhances engagement of joy and wonder in dance. CCBB allows my child to work on developing friendships through sharing and respect. The location and timetable also work very well for us.
The only suggestion I would make for this age group is to allow a bit more variety and freedom in the program to cater for individual expression and creativity. Perhaps some free form movement and improvisations. I think this could also help with stimulating fun and laughter."
Julie

"The lasting friendships she has developed over the past few years. The marked improvement in Isla's technique and her understanding of the dedication and commitment required in getting the most out of her dancing. CCBB's commitment and dedication in providing the best for these girls."
Julie

"The professional and friendly approach taken in all areas.
Learning in a fun environment."
Jasmine

"My daughter loves her teachers and loves to dance. She would go every day if she could."
Mel

"I love seeing the improvement at the end of the term
I like the confidence and discipline it helps build.
Paige loves the activity, the rewards the music and the teachers. I'd love to see the reward charts for practising at home again, Paige enjoyed that.''
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