TO THE POINTE'

I am charging up camera in readiness for tomorrow's rehearsals! I hope everyone made it to their Costume Fitting yesterday! We are so excited to have Miss Leesa in attendance assisting in the creative vision! Anyway, as I was charging up the battery I found some old pics, namely of our girls first pointe class and Cale's dance class debut! Take a look! I had a brain wave tonight about some new group routines! INSPIRING STUFF! I can't believe how much we have achieved in but a few short weeks!Some routines are almost done so after tomorrow we should be full steam ahead! It really is fantastic working in such a creative hub with so much energy and enthusiasm. Thanks everyone for contributing so much! the mood is electric!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

I got to spend Valentines Day doing what I love best and that is dancing! Now I am home with my other ultimate love, MY FAMILY! I wish you all a lovely day of loving and appreciating all those who make our heart sing! The Victorian Bushfires remind us all how essential it is that we embrace the now and cherish our most precious. Our simple acts of love are our greatest rewards. Be it a smile, a job well done, a kind word. Give your love and your time to those who really matter! To all of those people who have lost so much in the last week, our thoughts and our prayers!

2009 starts with a BANG

I have been flat out 'Stepping out" into the new year at the FACTORY! I have neglected the blog but am back with new found enthusiasm and many tales to tell. We have had a phenomenal start to 2009 and I am just loving the students and the brilliant atmosphere alive at the studio! I am home from a big day at the studio working with the soloists today! I spend a big day there Saturday but am so impressed with the enthusiasm and obvious rehearsal that is happening! You were all fantastic today and my soloists during the week have also proved a most lovely and inspiring means to spend my time.
We have had three lovelies commence pointe work this year! Go Paris, Courtney & Brandi! Well done girls! I still remember the excitement of getting my first pair and I am so proud and honoured to be sharing this special moment in your dancing with you!
We have welcomed many and I mean many new faces and it has been awesome! So nice to meet you all! I am so loving teaching you all and I know Miss Emma is loving you all too. Miss Leesa is missing us madly as we are missing her! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS LEESA!Our 2009 group routines are off to a fantastic start and Miss Leesa is coming on board to aid in our vision! Gulgong Eisteddfod entries close 11th March! For all info and syllabus and entry form go to www.gulgong.net.
Dubbo Syllabus is now available from Totally Music in Whylandra St!

SO WE KNOW HIS BROTHER CAN DANCE SO LET'S MAKE SURE WE VOTE!!!

The wonderful Anthony Bartley was fortunate enough to be in the studio audience on Friday night lending his brotherly support to big bro Charlie Bartley as he made his TOP 20 SYTYCD Debut! Anthony assures me that his handsome face will also be seen on our TVS so make sure you keep a look out for him! As you marvel at Charlie's dancing don't forget to also grab for your phones and sms or ring in your vote for this super talented Dubbo Boy! So people, Sunday night 7.30pm, tune in for a great night of dancing! I can't wait to hear all about it from Anthony (but I can't believe you didn't say Hi to Jason for me.) Anyway, I will get Anthony to send us a pic so you remember who you have to vote for! It is so exciting! Also don't forget the E Man from Orange!

Ole Ole Ole Ole Feeling Hot Hot Hot!!

Don't forget to bring your water, hand towels and fire extinguishers as the STUDIO is going to be SMOKIN HOT tomorrow and not just with the soaring temps but the huge levels of energy and excitement!! See You all tomorrow!

TIMETABLE

Hey,
Please be aware that the timetable on website is actually 2008! We are awaiting updates to our website for 2009! Please email me if you would like to see our exciting 2009 timetable! Not long now people! See you in class- and don't forget to watch So You Think You Can Dance Sunday night!! How inspiring?? Jason Coleman, I love you!!
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAIL!! WELCOME TO THE WII FIT BRIGADE!!

AUSSIE ! AUSSIE! AUSSIE! OI OI OI

I meant to get on yesterday and wish you all a Happy Australia Day but with school starting back and our family celebrating with a sumptuous SAO feast poolside with friends, I was a little distracted! Anyway, I try and think I am not much of an ocker when it comes to "Australia" and having studied History and taught it, also like to commemorate what Australia Day signifies for our indigenous people. Still, all that aside, I need to share on this post Australia Day, the unbelievable pride I felt as an Australian dance teacher watching Australian dancers be so warmly received by the parade crowd at the Main Street Parade at Disneyland during our famed trip last September! Leesa and I had the privilege of not only witnessing our dancers but dancers from all over Australia in audition, rehearsal and then parade! Literally, thousands of people lined Main Street Disneyland and it was such a special moment especially when I heard a chorus of "aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi' as our kids paraded and danced their hearts out! Australians are a rare and unique breed! We are indeed lucky! Happy Australia Day for yesterday!

MISS JACINTA TO BE A MRS!!

Hi,
Miss Jacinta from Forbes and one of our very lovely and popular senior USA team members has some very exciting news! I was thrilled to get a message on Saturday to let us know that Matt ( lucky boy) popped the big question and she said ........YES!! (of course!) Jacinta is one of the most beautiful girls ever in every way and we wish her and Matt much magic and happiness! She is proof that there are fairytales, princesses and happily ever afters! Anyway, as for Matt, he outdid himself, the proposal I hear was absolutely incredible. ( 400 lit tealights on a beach spelling out will you marry me?) We all know that she is going to be a stunning bride and we are all so happy for you! Congratulations guys!

PHONE DRAMAS

Those of you who know me well know that I am mobile phone addicted! Imagine my horror, my keypad is not working so I can hear the sms's coming in but can't access them! ARghhhhhhhhhhhhhh So if you are texting me and I am not replying, know that I am somewhere going completely insane or blowdrying the inner gizzards of my phone ( water and mobiles do not miz!! hey Reg?) Anyway, I can answer calls but yeah have to blow dry phone to access message. Not much fun! Hope it will get sorted!

BACK TO SCHOOL (and DANCE!!!!YAY!)

Hey,
I farewelled two little girls at the school gates this morning who were raring to go! So, the weather is hot but so is the excitement levels! Since, my last post, I have attended 3 successful enrolment days and it has been so nice to see so many familiar and new faces! We have had lots of enrolments and look forward to classes starting back in Dubbo on Monday, Feb 2nd!!
Don't forget to book your Private Lesson spot with me or Miss Emma a.s.a.p. Email me at rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au as we have lots of interested soloists!
I have been going through music and sourcing ideas for all of our new routines for 2009 ( yes, if you have sen me driving around, shaking my head or moving strangely through the tinted windows, it is because I am probably making up a dance. Pedestrians beware! )
For all of our kids going back to school this week, our best wishes. Work hard, be enthusiastic and strive to do your best! Face your challenges with a smile and be a friend to all!
Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire.
Wiliam Butler Yeats

Have a great year everyone! I look forward to sharing my love for dance with you and know through the years that this simple quote is so true;
We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own.
Ben Sweetland

Thankyou for lighting up my world! See you in class.