WELCOME TO 2015 AT STEPPING OUT DANCE FACTORY

Dear Stepping Out Students & Families,

We trust that you have had a Wonderful Christmas and are enjoying your holidays.  Congratulations on your outstanding performance in our 2014 Concert “IMAGINE. ”  We were so incredibly proud of this production and all of your spectacular efforts.  We can’t wait to see where 2015 will take us.  Thank you so much for the incredible feedback we have received.  Each New Year presents us with so many exciting possibilities and opportunities.  2015 promises to be a fabulous and rewarding year for us all as we welcome new classes and a new teacher, Georgie Pirie to our dynamic faculty.  Our delightful Little Stars Department, incorporating the Angelina Ballerina Academy continues to grow and we are very excited to be able to present you with more opportunities for your little people to learn and shine.  Classes for 2015 will commence on Monday, 9th February. ( we think it is very important that all of our families, students and mouselings have a full week back at school and the rigours of family routines before embarking on after school activities.)

Enrolments for 2015 will take place at our studio, Unit 7/ 74 Mountbatten Drive on Sunday, 18^th January, 10am - 2pm and Friday, 23^rd January 4-7pm.  We are so looking forward to seeing you all.  If you will not be in town on this day we would ask that you would still indicate your intention to enrol by this date. Enrolment forms will this year be available at our Enrolment Day or online at our website.  Most exciting of all, our new software program allows you to enrol and pay online.  We are also very excited to inform you that we are now working in conjunction with EziDebit to give you even more payment options. If you are going to be away on this day, please email us or check our website for our online enrolment and payment facility. Your enrolment form and payment can be forwarded to us by post to P.O Box 2796.

We ask that your enrolment fee of $25 per individual or $30 per family is paid on Enrolment Day to secure your place.  We will also be offering a 10% Early Bird Discount for any student wishing to pay their Term 1 fees at our Enrolment Days.  Your receipt will be issued to you at Enrolment for your Term’s fees. Methods of payment available on this day include cash, cheque and credit/ eftpos facilities.  There will also be comprehensive handbooks available at our Enrolment Days outlining everything you need to know about Stepping Out Dance Factory and these are invaluable to our new families.

The Timetable for 2015 is now on our website www.steppingoutdance.com.au . We are also asking for students to indicate interest in Eisteddfod participation by this date.  If you are interested in being involved in Solo or Troupe work please ensure that you let the faculty know at Enrolment.  We are hoping to offer Performance groups for all ages across all dance styles.  We strongly encourage our students to consider being a part of an Eisteddfod Performance Group in 2015 as this provides lots of fabulous opportunities for students to develop their skills, form friendships and have FUN.  Private Lessons are available during the summer holidays.  Please contact Rikki on 041 3361724 if you would like an early start to your routines for the year.  Classes for 2014 include Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Stretch, Tap, Little Stars Ballet & Jazz( we can not rave enough about the wonder of the Angelina Ballerina Programme- more classes will open during the week and during day time slots with interest so please indicate your most ideal time so we can see if we can cater to it) Performance, Modern/Contemporary & Pointe. WE ARE SUPER EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE ADDITION OF NEW STAFF ALSO MEANS WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER MORE CLASSES AND THAT DRAMA IS BEING ADDED TO OUR CURRICULUM IN 2015.  We will also have a BOYS ONLY class and age specific classes for our Tiny Tots curriculum.

In our commitment to create ease for our studio families, we have implemented a brand new dance management software program that is now accessible within our website.  This program enables users to create their own log in, enrol, pay invoices and make online purchases.  Merchandise for 2015 includes delightful Starter packs for the Angelina Programme, Stepping Out tank tops, bags, drink bottles and your general dance wear supplies.  For very competitive prices, we urge you to check out our online store. Don’t forget all of your dancing requirements are available through our in-studio shop. Orders can be taken at Enrolment Day.   WE will also be taking orders for brand new studio jackets and tracksuits at this time. 

Don’t forget that your child’s love of dance can be celebrated at Stepping Out Dance Factory’s Birthday parties.  Imagine your child’s special day being combined with their love for dance?! Party themes include Angelina Ballerina, Hip Hop Dance Party ,Rock star and other assorted themes suited to your individual child’s interests and dreams.  Please contact the Directors for more information on how we can best cater to your special day and take the fuss out of your next party. 

Don’t forget to check out the website, www.steppingoutdance.com.au and click on the News section for your relevant area.  Stepping Out is also on Facebook so be sure to hit LIKE on our page for all the latest news and pictures.  There is always something hot off the Factory Floor.  We welcome your calls or emails for additional information.  Call Rikki on 0413 361724 or email rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au Looking forward to seeing you or hearing from you by the 24th January!

Enjoy the remainder of your holidays-

The Team at Stepping Out Dance Factory

CONCERT DAY ORGANISATION

OW & FINALE’

CONCERT DAY ORGANISATION FOR SUNDAY, 14^th DECEMBER

·       An Order of Appearance was given with Dress Rehearsal Information. For parents wishing to collect students after they dance, you will be able to use this to assist in timing pick up. Please be aware that parents are required to change students if they are involved in more than one routine or make own arrangements to have another parent dress and change your child. 

·       Students appearing in the first half are asked to be at the venue by 10.15am (11am show) & 4.15pm (5pm show)fully dressed, with hair & make up done for first routine.  Please enter through back stage entrance ( Carrington Ave), locate your name ( in class rolls- as per order of appearance) and mark your name off.

·       Students appearing in the second half only are asked to be at the venue by 12noon (11am show )  & 6.00pm (5pm show)and follow same instructions as set out above.  If students are watching the concert they need to report backstage for 2^nd half ( if that is when their item is) at the times given.

·       Parents leaving auditorium to dress performers throughout performance will be granted Back of House access through a door located near Door 1. ( foyer area past toilets)  We ask that you exit the auditorium from Door 2 and 3 only to gain access to this door to back stage.  Exiting from these doors will ensure minimum disruption to performers and patrons.  Please acquaint yourself with this door before the performance commences.  Likewise, students will need to follow same procedure if leaving auditorium to go backstage for a performance or change of costume.

·       No one is allowed to sit in the aisles or on the steps under any circumstances (WH & S).

·       Mobile phones must be turned off during the performances.

·       Students who have tickets to watch are permitted to leave backstage area after they have performed.  All students must sign out on class roll and Students under 12 years of age must be collected from backstage area /dressing rooms by a parent or guardian. 

·       ALL students will be reappearing in the Finale’ but it is at discretion of parents for young students if they stay for 11am show or if they return home for a rest.  Students will be notified via a voice over when it is time to return backstage for FINALE’.  The 2014 Presentation will follow the 5pm Performance.  We would really like to acknowledge all students and have them present for Presentation.

·       Refreshments are available for purchase from the bar area.

·       Classes for 2014 will cease on Sunday, 14^th December.   Due to the two extra rehearsals, there will be no classes on Saturday, 13^th December for our Angelina classes as these little performers (and their parents) will deserve a rest for the big day. We thank you for the tremendous support and enthusiasm shown by all students and their families throughout 2014  and we look forward to celebrating this in our production. 2015 Enrolment Information will be sent out in January and our 2015 Enrolment Days will be held on Saturday, 17^th January 10am- 2pm  and Friday, January 23^rd  4-7pm at our studio Unit 7/74 Mountbatten Drive.  Private Tuition for Eisteddfods will commence in early January 2014- Please register your interest with Miss Rikki on 041 336 1724.

·       A DVD Form has been sent home with this note.  Colin Rouse of RSVP Photography will be in attendance during dress rehearsals and the two shows to capture those special moments. Photos from the concert can be viewed at 22 Leonard Street from Monday 15th December until Friday 2nd January 2015.

·       A note regarding our special limited edition, commemorative Programs has also been sent home.  These can be pre-ordered at a cost of $10.

·       GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU SHINE!

Dress Rehearsal & Concert Day Organisation

DRESS REHEARSAL ORGANISATION

DRESS REHEARSALS- Thursday 11^th December- STUDENTS IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW NEED TO BE AT THE THEATRE BY 3.45pm dressed in costume and ready to perform.  All students in the first half will be dismissed at 6pm.  Students will wait in theatre auditorium unless they have costume changes where they will be permitted to access dressing rooms.

Students appearing in the second half of the show will need to be at the theatre, fully dressed and ready to go at 6pm.  Students appearing in the second half will be dismissed from theatre at 8.30pm.  They will be sat in theatre auditorium whilst they are waiting but if they have costume changes they will be permitted to access dressing rooms.  Tiny Hip Hop/ Monday Little Stars Jazz will be dismissed at 7.30pm.

·        Entry to Dress Rehearsals is via Carrington Ave entrance.  Students are to be taken to back glass door ( stage door.)  Please ensure that you are dressed and ready to commence rehearsals at your nominated time.  This will be a full dress rehearsal in running order.

·       Students are to have their names marked off on their class roll as a sign in for rehearsal.  Performers and Parents are NOT permitted in the foyer area of the Theatre.  REHEARSALS ARE CLOSED.  ( Parents, friends etc are NOT permitted backstage, stage area or within the theatre auditorium.) Parents may wait in dressing room areas to assist with costume changes.  Parents of young performers are welcome to stay in the Dressing Rooms Area.  Students are fully supervised in theatre.

·       Students are to wait to be called for each rehearsal. They will be dismissed from stage or auditorium at close of their rehearsal. 

·       Students with changes for rehearsals are asked to be prompt.  This is a good rehearsal for the actual day as there are a few quick changes needed.  Please set up side stage for the very quick changes.

·       No food or drink in the theatre auditorium during rehearsals.  Young students should not be eating and drinking while in costume.  Please ensure that all students have a water bottle that is labelled with their name.

·       Dressing Rooms are to be left tidy.

·       Students must sign out before leaving the premises. 

AN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IS ON THE REVERSE.  FIRST HALF PERFORMERS ARE ALL PERFORMANCE STUDENTS, ALL PERFORMERS IN THE ENCHANTED GARDEN, ALL PERFORMERS IN WINTER WONDERLAND, ALL PERFORMERS IN UNDER THE SEA. 

SECOND HALF PERFORMERS ARE ALL PERFORMERS IN CIRCUS/ CARNIVALE, STORYTIME,  PAINT THE WORLD WITH POSSIBILITY.

1.      Pure Imagination- Featuring vocalist Bella Gibson, Courtney Hart & 2014 Performance Teams

THE ENCHANTED GARDEN-

2.      A Midsummer’s Nights Dream- Senior Pointe

3.      Flowers- Friday Angelina with Immy Slack-Smith

4.      Bees- Monday Angelina with Brandi McGuire

5.      Ladybugs-  Saturday 2- 3 yrs Angelina

6.     The Sound of Silence- Senior Ballet

7.     Classical – Paris Burns

8.     Snuggle Pot & Cuddlepie- Grade 5 Ballet & Pre Pointe

     WINTER WONDERLAND

9.     Snowmen- Tiny Tappers with Bella Gibson

10.   Penguins- Junior Tap

11.   Snowflakes- Grade 2

12.   For the Love of an Ice Princess- Madeline Gibson

13.   Frozen- Primary Ballet with Ondine Slack-Smith

UNDER THE SEA

14.   Under the Sea- Angelina 3-4 yrs

15.   Pirates Ahoy- Boys Class

16.   Lyrical Ode- Amber Bunt

17.   Mermaids- Junior Contemporary

INTERVAL

      CIRCUS/ CARNIVALE

18.   Ringmaster- Brandi McGuire

19.   Fireball- 12 years Jazz

20.   Fireworks- Little Stars Jazz with Immy Slack-Smith & Melissa McDonald

21.   Unicorn Carousel- Saturday 5-6 yrs Angelina

22.   Wind Up Dolls- Intermediate Tap

23.   Clowning Around- Junior Jazz with Paige Alexander & Emma Duffy

24.   Priscilla- Senior Performance

      STORYTIME

25.   Queen of Hearts- 10 years Jazz

26.   Alice in Wonderland- Senior Tap

27.   Charlie & The Chocolate Factory- Intermediate Hip Hop

28.   Toy Soldiers- Junior Hip Hop

29.   Spaceships- 14 years Jazz

30.   Mannequins- Senior Jazz

31.   Bugsy Malone- Junior Performance

PAINT THE WORLD WITH POSSIBILITY

32.   True Colours- Rhiannon Griffith

33.    Mad World- Intermediate Contemporary

34.   This Bitter Earth- HSC Work by Amber Bunt

35.   Jet Set – Intermediate Performance

36.   Nightmares- Senior Hip Hop

37.   Move –Intermediate Performance

38.   Leaving the Nest- Senior Modern

2014 SLIDESHOW & FINALE’

CONCERT DAY ORGANISATION FOR SUNDAY, 14^th DECEMBER

·       An Order of Appearance was given with Dress Rehearsal Information. For parents wishing to collect students after they dance, you will be able to use this to assist in timing pick up. Please be aware that parents are required to change students if they are involved in more than one routine or make own arrangements to have another parent dress and change your child. 

·       Students appearing in the first half are asked to be at the venue by 10.15am (11am show) & 4.15pm (5pm show)fully dressed, with hair & make up done for first routine.  Please enter through back stage entrance ( Carrington Ave), locate your name ( in class rolls- as per order of appearance) and mark your name off.

·       Students appearing in the second half only are asked to be at the venue by 12noon (11am show )  & 6.00pm (5pm show)and follow same instructions as set out above.  If students are watching the concert they need to report backstage for 2^nd half ( if that is when their item is) at the times given.

·       Parents leaving auditorium to dress performers throughout performance will be granted Back of House access through a door located near Door 1. ( foyer area past toilets)  We ask that you exit the auditorium from Door 2 and 3 only to gain access to this door to back stage.  Exiting from these doors will ensure minimum disruption to performers and patrons.  Please acquaint yourself with this door before the performance commences.  Likewise, students will need to follow same procedure if leaving auditorium to go backstage for a performance or change of costume.

·       No one is allowed to sit in the aisles or on the steps under any circumstances (WH & S).

·       Mobile phones must be turned off during the performances.

·       Students who have tickets to watch are permitted to leave backstage area after they have performed.  All students must sign out on class roll and Students under 12 years of age must be collected from backstage area /dressing rooms by a parent or guardian. 

·       ALL students will be reappearing in the Finale’ but it is at discretion of parents for young students if they stay for 11am show or if they return home for a rest.  Students will be notified via a voice over when it is time to return backstage for FINALE’.  The 2014 Presentation will follow the 5pm Performance.  We would really like to acknowledge all students and have them present for Presentation.

·       Refreshments are available for purchase from the bar area.

·       Classes for 2014 will cease on Sunday, 14^th December.   Due to the two extra rehearsals, there will be no classes on Saturday, 13^th December for our Angelina classes as these little performers (and their parents) will deserve a rest for the big day. We thank you for the tremendous support and enthusiasm shown by all students and their families throughout 2014  and we look forward to celebrating this in our production. 2015 Enrolment Information will be sent out in January and our 2015 Enrolment Days will be held on Saturday, 17^th January 10am- 2pm  and Friday, January 23^rd  4-7pm at our studio Unit 7/74 Mountbatten Drive.  Private Tuition for Eisteddfods will commence in early January 2014- Please register your interest with Miss Rikki on 041 336 1724.

·       A DVD Form has been sent home with this note.  Colin Rouse of RSVP Photography will be in attendance during dress rehearsals and the two shows to capture those special moments. Photos from the concert can be viewed at 22 Leonard Street from Monday 15th December until Friday 2nd January 2015.

·       A note regarding our special limited edition, commemorative Programs has also been sent home.  These can be pre-ordered at a cost of $10.

·       GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU SHINE!