Central Coast Baby Ballet: June 2013

Friday, June 28, 2013

Happy Birthday to Grade 2 Ballerina, Charlotte, who is 8 years old today :)

Have a wonderful day Charlotte :)

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Week 9

Dancing around the World with Mickey Mouse Open Day Sold out!!!

Only 3 days until our Open Day!!!!

Good luck to all our little Ballerinas :) We are looking forward to seeing you dance your best and we know Mickey and Minnie are very excited about meeting you all!!!

Grade 2 Ballerinas - Talia, Charlotte, Chloe, Isla and Paige looking stunning in their tutus created by Beryl Barker

Good luck to our 5 Grade 2 Ballerinas who are competing in Sydney Eisteddfod next Monday and in Ryde Eisteddfod on the 13th July - Paige, Chloe, Isla, Charlotte and Talia :) Your performances on Sunday at the Hunter School of Performing Arts were outstanding and we are very proud of your achievements this semester :) All the hard work and hours have been worth it :)

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday and we are looking forward to seeing you all next term for Coppelia and the Dolls :)

Monday, June 17, 2013

Week 8

Less than 2 weeks until our Open Day!!!!

How Exciting!!!

Mickey and Minnie are looking forward to meeting all of the Ballerinas at CCBB!!

Just a reminder that Dress Rehearsals (in normal class times) are next Saturday 22nd June to Wednesday 26th June.

All raffle tickets (sold and not sold) and money MUST be returned this week!!
DVD Payments are also due.

Mirrored robes are being installed this Friday - just in time for Open Day.

Thank you everyone for supporting CCBB - we still have boxes of Cookies and Raffle Tickets to sell - with all fundraising money going towards the cost of the robes.

We are still needing volunteers/grade reps for Open Day :)

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Week 7

Wonderful news - Almost all of the concert tickets have sold!

Don't forget Baby Ballerinas will be sitting either on the floor on their mats in the front, or on parents knees.

Bubby Ballerinas - Please wear Minnie Mouse caps to ballet this week to practise for Open Day.

Reminder: Full Dress Rehearsal for all classes in Week 9 (Sat 22nd - Wed 26th). This includes hair, tights, costume and shoes.

DVD Payments are due next week.

Arrival times for Open Day:

Grades - 9.00am with hair and makeup already done.

Kinder/Baby/Bubby - 9.45am.

Presentations and arrival of Mickey & Minnie will be at 11.45am and ALL Ballerinas present will receive a certificate and special gift.

The waiting room will be available on Open Day for toddlers/babies (toys and DVD's available).

Help - volunteers needed for Open Day.

We would really appreciate if some parents can help out with selling refreshments after the Presentations on Open Day from 12pm- 1pm.

We also need 2 x Baby/Kinder Ballet Reps to arrive early on Open Day and check

all ballerinas are in FULL costume (tights, hair, shoes and costume) and hand out the bows.

If you can help out on the day, please email us asap.

Thank you to Miss Belinda and all the families who have sold cookies and raffle tickets this term. The Raffle will be drawn after the Presentations.

We are offering a special prize for the family who sells the most cookies & raffle tickets.

Please see Miss Belinda if you would like to take more cookie boxes next week.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Week 6

Tickets went on sale yestrerday for Open Day - get in quick as they are selling fast!
Adults $10.00 Children over 5yrs $5.00

DVD's of Open Day are available for $35.00 with AK video.
Payment is due by Week 8 (cash only).

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to order new ballet tights or shoes for Open Day, please put your order in this week as we are making our final order before Open Day early next week.
Tights $15.00 Canvas Shoes $25.00

Important Dates
Grades Performance - Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 3pm - Hunter Performing Arts School Theatre.
McDonalds Sydney Eisteddfod - Monday 1st July 2013 at 9am - North Shore Grammar School.
Ryde Eisteddfod Practice - Thursday 11th July 2013 from 10am to 3pm.
Ryde Eisteddfod - Saturday 13th July - program TBA.

Congratulations to Grade 1 Ballerina Paige who will be advancing to Grade 2 next term and sitting for her Grade 2 exam at the end of Term 3 with our other Grade 2 Ballerinas, Isla, Chloe, Charlotte and Talia. :)

If you wish to book an appointment regarding Kinder/Grade 1 placements for next term please email or phone us :)

RECOMMENDATIONS

2014

"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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