THANKS RACH

A big thank you to one of our unsung studio heroes ( hey actually we have a few.) Miss Rachel taught today in Orange as Miss Leesa's Grandma is sadly not well. Stepping Out is thinking of you all. Rachel at the very last minute saved the day and did a fantastic job with Tuesday classes. Thankyou!! Also, Rachel has been working with Dee & Gabby and she just couldn't be prouder of the girl's achievements. Another shining example of our motto, "Dancing with your feet is one thing but dancing with your heart another." I've got a great photo of Rach in full flight mid jete'. I will post it when I track it down.

IMPORTANT ORANGE & FORBES DATES

Hi Everyone,
Big Dates for our Forbes/ Orange students are as follows;
* Sunday, 7th December- FORBES DRESS REHEARSAL
* Wednesday, 10th December- ORANGE DRESS REHEARSAL
* Sunday, 14th December- YAY- Our big TRIBUTE TO STAGE & SCREEN.
Tickets go on sale on November 17th through Ticketek. I have heard from faculty that the Concert is going to be amazing!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR DUBBO

Hi Everyone, Notes going home next week with all the info for our busy few weeks leading up to Concert. Until now, here are some important dates!
SUNDAY, 30th November Stagecraft Rehearsal - Wesley Hall, ( times available for each group in note next week.) Costume Collection will also be on this date.
THURSDAY, 4th December- Day 1 of Dress Rehearsals- Dubbo Civic Centre ( times will be given to each group.) Professional photography taken on this day.
FRIDAY, 5th December- Day 2 of Dress Rehearsals- Dubbo Civic Centre ( times required for each group will be supplied.) Professional photography taken on this day.
YAY!! SATURDAY, 6th DECEMBER- THE BIG DAY!! Rehearsals are going so well everyone- it's going to be a fantastic day!
So, get ready for information overload, notes will be sent home in next few weeks outlining timetable for stagecraft and dress rehearsal. You will also receive information about Hair & Make up, costume balances & Concert Day Organisation. THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS!!

Great news Paris

Paris Burns has enjoyed the most phenomenal year with her Solo Work. She capped off her successful 2008 with stunning performances at Wellington Dance Festival. Paris won all sections she entered, receiving 1st for her Contemporary and Modern solos. Paris danced her "Across the Universe "routine ( she has been undefeated in this routine gaining firsts at Gulgong, Dubbo, Cowra, Orange, Wellington Eisteddfod and Wellington Festival.) Paris won the TALENT AWARD for this routine. Congratulations!!

Well Done Gabby

Wow! If it wasn't enough that you were serenaded by Mickey & Friends for your 13th Birthday, I heard today that you did an incredible job of your Modern Solo and received 3rd place at the recent Wellington Dance Festival! Congratulations Gabby Gough! Way to go- I knew Disneyland was going to prove truly inspirational! Fantastic news!We are so proud of you! You have come so far this year- another awesome effort for your first year of solo competition.

Congratulations Dee

Congratulations to Dee Larkin from Orange for her beautiful performance at the Wellington Dance Festival. Dee received 2nd place and we were all so thrilled and proud of you! An awesome first year of solo competition.

Trick or Treat??

"ONCE UPON A TIME" TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW!!

Hey Everyone,
I know I still have alot to fill in about our wonderful dancing adventure in the States!! Believe me, I will!! I am waiting on all the gorgeous official pics and then I will write of the totally awe inspiring time enjoyed by all. Last week saw the return of all of our students. For many of us, we are still coming down from it all.
In the meantime, we have been busy, busy, busy with Concert Season! Dubbo Tickets go on sale at our studio, 55 Wheelers Lane, tomorrow Saturday, November 1 at 10am until 1pm. Adults are $18. Children, Pensioners $14. Cash or cheque only please.
See you at the studio or maybe some of you are there now in your sleeping bags!! Hahahahaha

THE TEAM AT DISNEY WORKSHOP

How lucky was our beautiful Gabby Gough who celebrated her 13th birthday at our first performance?? Mickey Mouse found out and surprised us at our workshop, bringing along Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, The Mad hatter and Alice to sing Happy Birthday and rave about our first dance performance.

ALOHA

Hey Everyone.
The USA team is slowly trickling back from our big assault on the States! My family is fresh from a glorious stay in beautiful Hawaii and daily I get text messages from our friends in various parts of the globe!! We truly had the most amazing time and it certainly exceeded my big expectations for the trip. I experienced both family and career highs and my thanks to Leesa, Gail, the team, the parents and Dance Around the World for making our dream a beautiful reality. I have so much to share and so many pictures! I will do so bit by bit but a very big thankyou to all who have supported us and encouraged us . I was so overwhelmed by the many wonderful messages of support in my Inbox. THANKYOU! It was fairly obvious all the blog fans couldn't wait for news and pictures! Thankyou- believe me ( I have lots of stories!!!) The big news is after an arduous audition process Stepping Out was chosen to lead and end the parade. Leesa and I had secretly hoped for one of the sought after positions and so to get both was just the most incredible feeling. It was also so satisfying to have Performing Arts Directors from both Universal Studios and Disneyland comment on our students professionalism, attitude, discipline, choreography, costuming and level of performance. All in all very overwhelming! A fabulous time was had by all.