please email me asap before SUNDAY 4TH MARCH, if you would like you child to take the exam or presentation. Final entries are due on 5th March. Please open the ballet page for more info.

EISTEDDFOD AUDITION

AuditionS will be held Tuesdays ,4.15pm at Dance Starfor any students wishing to further their stage experience and enjoyment of performing in costumes on stage. Eisteddfod is open to all students of all ages who take  one Ballet and Jazz class per week, or one contemporary and jazz class per week, . As eisteddfods are an external event amongst other schools, a high standard and quality of technique must be maintained to represent your school. This can only be achieved by attending ballet and jazz classes each week and working to your very best each week. The audition will be in a class setting with Joanna taking the class and assessing the students. All levels are welcome to attend.

NEW CLASSES

This year Dance Star has added Musical Theatre and Contemporary to its class options. This is a new and exciting endeavour as students will be able to add new skills to their dance vocabulary.

THE 2011 CONCERT DVD IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Only 40 copies printed,price $32.. Second batch will cost $37.00, so be quick to get your  first batch. These Dvds are a great learning tool for the students. They also see their fellow friends along side them on stage. Maybe  a gift to someone! Past concert DVDs are available also, $15.00.

BALLET

We are excited to have Miss Kristin Brookman teaching a few of the ballet classes this year. She is a highly skilled classical dancer and is passionate about sharing her gifts and knowledge with her students. (please see timetable for classes)

Which Ballet Class am I in for 2012?

All students who attended Grades 2, 3, 4  or 5  in 2011 remain in the same grade/day/time until May 2012. Once the students have done their exams (which are optional) it is after this exam period that the whole class moves to the next grade. May to May is the change over to a higher level from Grade 2 onwards.

Pre Primary Ballet, Primary Ballet and Grade 1 Ballet do not do exams so they move to the next grade  at the beginning of each year. February to February is the change over to a higher level for Pre Primary Ballet, Primary  Ballet and Grade 1.

JAZZ

Full immersion into the ATOD Syllabus.

2012 is an exciting time for the Jazz students as they will begin to learn the ATOD Jazz Moves Syllabus! Students will no longer be in Jazz levels 1-6, instead they have been graded into the standard ATOD levels. This is a challenging syllabus, with great movement, stretches and energy giving students everything they need to excel in their Jazz movement.

DANCE STAR UNIFORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND LOOK STUNNING!

Its important to have good attire in all classes.Teachers and students need to see the clear line of the body to correct alignment and technique. Baggy clothing is not suitable for this. Correct attire for every class and movement style, is essential.

CONNECTING WITH DANCE STAR

Any complaints and/or difficulties can be easily resolved as Miss Anne is always available. Please feel free to contact Anne by phone or email. We encourage you to contact us immediately should a concern  arise. If you wish to speak with Anne directly she will be at the studio and totally available on Monday from 3:00 – 4:15  and Saturday 2:30 – 3:30.

We wish you all an amazing term one, always strive to do your very best at every lesson.

yours sincerely,

Anne Dyer A.R.A.D

Joanna Cook

Damien Grima

Kristin Brookman