I, oh lover of words, cannot believe that it has been so long since my last post. No excuses........ok, so I, do have a few. Sure, so I haven't been strolling across a road in Double Bay, ala Jackie O and bottlefeeding my baby, but I have been very busy MOTHERING and by mothering I mean not just my own but the studio too. FLAT CHAT it has been. But back to Jackie O, is this really debate worthy, as a devoted mum myself and fervent multi tasker ( typing this post, washing up, entertaining the boys with a rousing rendition of "this old man", feeding Evie, mastering finger knitting, facebooking and of course online shopping) I realise that in this day and age, we, especially us Mums, have alot to juggle. The times they are a changing and I think instead of villifying working Mums, we should be saluting them. Seems something is very amiss that headlines can be brandishing outrage over a radio announcer's need to feed her baby en route rather than the thousands upon thousands of children who don't get fed at all or live with abuse and neglect.
So to all the tired, multi tasking, harrassed mums I see doing the drop off to dance each day and managing it all with a smile, at times,a tad weary smile but one nonetheless, thank you. I promise I shall add more posts to my ever growing list of daily (mmm I won't use the word "Chores" I'll say agenda.)
SO WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING?
* Vincent is in at the studio today choreographing a masterpiece with the Seniors. I can't wait to check in on them very soon.
* Miss Leesa has some big news ( not of a baby kind)
* Gulgong Eisteddfod kicks off Tuesday, 26th April. Group Day 1st May.
* Soloists are all working very hard in finishing off routines for their first Eisteddfods.
* Newsletter OUT this week and loads more posts. I have missed you all.
See what the newspapers have to say about dance teacher crossing the street, baby strapped to her, other four trailing mother duck style and blogging as she dances into the studio.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
PERFORMANCE TEAM-MEASUREMENT DAY
Hi,
BIG REMINDER to Performance students that your Costume Measurement Day is Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th March at 1A St Georges Terrace.
BIG REMINDER to Performance students that your Costume Measurement Day is Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th March at 1A St Georges Terrace.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Whoah- What a Start to the Year
Here we are speeding into Week 3 at the studio and what an incredible few weeks it has been? A huge welcome to all the new faces at the studio and of course all of our existing students from 2010. Classes have been fantastic. There is so much enthusiasm and happiness. A newsletter will be going home shortly with information about 2011, important dates, events, etc. Keep your eyes peeled but all info will also be posted here.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MISS LEESA FOR MONDAY, 13TH FEB! Miss Leesa looks 21 so must be in the near vicinity of that magic number.
I will be heading to the studio soon but just had to pass on my delight at the wonderful, action packed two weeks that have just gone. Performance routines for 2011 are well and truly started. INSPIRED? I SURE AM! AS is the gorgeous Miss Emma, who is truly a Superwoman with cape billowing as she juggles her busy week.
Some of the kids did an incredible workshop with Marko Panzic in Gulgong last week. He was a most inspiring and generous teacher. Pics to follow.
GOOD LUCK TO FORBES STUDENTS who will FINALLY get to perform their Concert this Sunday, 11am at Orange Civic Theatre. ( We were rained out last year!!) So we are all very excited.
Dubbo Measurement Day will be held soon to finalise costuming for 2011. ( Eisteddfod troupes)and if you are doing Solos, entries close next week for Gulgong and end of March for Dubbo Eisteddfods.
See you all soon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MISS LEESA FOR MONDAY, 13TH FEB! Miss Leesa looks 21 so must be in the near vicinity of that magic number.
I will be heading to the studio soon but just had to pass on my delight at the wonderful, action packed two weeks that have just gone. Performance routines for 2011 are well and truly started. INSPIRED? I SURE AM! AS is the gorgeous Miss Emma, who is truly a Superwoman with cape billowing as she juggles her busy week.
Some of the kids did an incredible workshop with Marko Panzic in Gulgong last week. He was a most inspiring and generous teacher. Pics to follow.
GOOD LUCK TO FORBES STUDENTS who will FINALLY get to perform their Concert this Sunday, 11am at Orange Civic Theatre. ( We were rained out last year!!) So we are all very excited.
Dubbo Measurement Day will be held soon to finalise costuming for 2011. ( Eisteddfod troupes)and if you are doing Solos, entries close next week for Gulgong and end of March for Dubbo Eisteddfods.
See you all soon
Saturday, January 29, 2011
TIMETABLE 2011 & BACK TO SCHOOL
Hi All,
Please email me on immyss@live.com.au if you would like a copy of the 2011 Timetable emailed to you. We will be updating the website with 2011 Timetables soon but we just need for Enrolments to stabilise first so we can be sure that we have sufficient classes for all the interest.
I have had many calls and emails this week and I am counting down to the start of our Dance Year on Monday 7th Feb.
In the meantime, we are thinking of all of our Stepping Out families about to embark on their First Day Back at School next week. GOOD LUCK! Miss Emma will commence her first teaching post at Dubbo Public with Year 1 and in the Slack-Smith Family, we excitedly await Archer's first Day of Pre-School, Cale's FIRST DAY OF KINDY ( Oh my!! is he raring to go?), Ondine's first day of Primary and Imogen's first day of Highschool. As you can see, the next week promises to be a very special and pivotal time in our family and we trust that the next week continues to lay firm foundations to what will be a lifetime of learning and evolving. I will be thinking of you all as you shine those shoes and STEP OUT INTO THE SCHOOL YEAR. In all that you do, be the best that you can be.
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
- William Butler Yeats, 1865 - 1939
Wishing you all an inspiring year of Learning.
Please email me on immyss@live.com.au if you would like a copy of the 2011 Timetable emailed to you. We will be updating the website with 2011 Timetables soon but we just need for Enrolments to stabilise first so we can be sure that we have sufficient classes for all the interest.
I have had many calls and emails this week and I am counting down to the start of our Dance Year on Monday 7th Feb.
In the meantime, we are thinking of all of our Stepping Out families about to embark on their First Day Back at School next week. GOOD LUCK! Miss Emma will commence her first teaching post at Dubbo Public with Year 1 and in the Slack-Smith Family, we excitedly await Archer's first Day of Pre-School, Cale's FIRST DAY OF KINDY ( Oh my!! is he raring to go?), Ondine's first day of Primary and Imogen's first day of Highschool. As you can see, the next week promises to be a very special and pivotal time in our family and we trust that the next week continues to lay firm foundations to what will be a lifetime of learning and evolving. I will be thinking of you all as you shine those shoes and STEP OUT INTO THE SCHOOL YEAR. In all that you do, be the best that you can be.
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
- William Butler Yeats, 1865 - 1939
Wishing you all an inspiring year of Learning.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
TAP INTO YOUR SPIRIT IN 2011
Hi All,
Yesterday at Enrolment Day, I had yet another light bulb moment when I was able to re discover just how incredibly lucky I am to do what I do, surrounded by such positivity and enthusiasm. I am indeed blessed to be embarking on yet another year of sharing my love for dance with you all. As I listened to student's choices, hopes, dreams, aspirations, requests to be pushed to greater heights, I mused on the power of the spirit and made a vow that I would do my very best to elevate the spirits of all whom I encounter this year. Little Evie was so excited to be back surrounded by you all. How fortunate my family is to have you all laying your footprints in our hearts and minds? Thank you!
I have recently had a few reminders of how important it is to cherish the good and abandon the negative. Our time here is so fleeting but our power to do better and be better is so great! Let's make a difference this year.
Here are some fantastic quotes;
"JUST PUT YOUR EAR DOWN NEXT TO YOUR SOUL AND LISTEN HARD."- Anne Sexton
"THERE IS FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE, WHICH IF WE PERMIT IT, WILL FLOW THROUGH US AND PRODUCE MIRACULOUS RESULTS."- Ghandi
"THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS STRONGER THAN ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO IT."- George C. Scott
"ABOVE ALL, WATCH WITH GLITTERING EYES THE WHOLE WORLD AROUND YOU, BECAUSE THE GREATEST SECRETS ARE ALWAYS HIDDEN IN THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACES. THOSE WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN MAGIC WILL NEVER FIND IT."- Roald Dahl
"EACH PERSON HAS AN IDEAL, A HOPE, A DREAM WHICH REPRESENTS THE SOUL. WE MUST GIVE TO IT THE WARMTH OF LOVE, THE LIGHT OF UNDERSTANDING AND THE ESSENCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.'- Colby Dorr Dam
Have a Wonderful Year! Let your Light Shine
Yesterday at Enrolment Day, I had yet another light bulb moment when I was able to re discover just how incredibly lucky I am to do what I do, surrounded by such positivity and enthusiasm. I am indeed blessed to be embarking on yet another year of sharing my love for dance with you all. As I listened to student's choices, hopes, dreams, aspirations, requests to be pushed to greater heights, I mused on the power of the spirit and made a vow that I would do my very best to elevate the spirits of all whom I encounter this year. Little Evie was so excited to be back surrounded by you all. How fortunate my family is to have you all laying your footprints in our hearts and minds? Thank you!
I have recently had a few reminders of how important it is to cherish the good and abandon the negative. Our time here is so fleeting but our power to do better and be better is so great! Let's make a difference this year.
Here are some fantastic quotes;
"JUST PUT YOUR EAR DOWN NEXT TO YOUR SOUL AND LISTEN HARD."- Anne Sexton
"THERE IS FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE, WHICH IF WE PERMIT IT, WILL FLOW THROUGH US AND PRODUCE MIRACULOUS RESULTS."- Ghandi
"THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS STRONGER THAN ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO IT."- George C. Scott
"ABOVE ALL, WATCH WITH GLITTERING EYES THE WHOLE WORLD AROUND YOU, BECAUSE THE GREATEST SECRETS ARE ALWAYS HIDDEN IN THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACES. THOSE WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN MAGIC WILL NEVER FIND IT."- Roald Dahl
"EACH PERSON HAS AN IDEAL, A HOPE, A DREAM WHICH REPRESENTS THE SOUL. WE MUST GIVE TO IT THE WARMTH OF LOVE, THE LIGHT OF UNDERSTANDING AND THE ESSENCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.'- Colby Dorr Dam
Have a Wonderful Year! Let your Light Shine
ENROLMENTS 2011
It was so fantastic to welcome back so many familiar and much loved faces. We all enjoyed catching up with our students and families as well as meeting SO MANY more wonderful people. WELCOME TO WHAT WE TRUST WILL BE AN INCREDIBLE YEAR WITH US AT STEPPING OUT! Huge thanks for choosing Stepping Out as your dance destination in 2011. We will strive to surpass your expectations and provide you with an inspirational and nurturing environment.
BIG NEWS! BOYS ONLY CLASS TAUGHT BY THE WONDERFUL ANTHONY BARTLEY TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2011. We have had a lot of interest and are currently taking names so please contact us if you know a boy who wants to release his inner groove.
Interest is also being taken for a Morning Tiny Tots Class. I love my little divas so much and would gladly teach little people every waking moment if I could. We are also happy to add classes if there is sufficient interest so don't be shy if you have a yearning for a particular style or time, let me know.
AND A BIG SHOUT OUT TO THOSE STILL KEEN TO ENROL WITH US- of course you can, give me a call on 0413 361724 and we can be sure to have your toes tapping with us in no time.
Classes for 2011 will commence on Monday, 7th Feb. I am limbering up people. Miss Emma is very pumped- I promise you she has got some amazing moves to teach you this year! Alicia Holland is teaching all of our tap this year and we are very excited to share in more of her tapping talents. Vincent will also be back to guest teach throughout the year! Are we excited? OH YEAH.
BIG NEWS! BOYS ONLY CLASS TAUGHT BY THE WONDERFUL ANTHONY BARTLEY TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2011. We have had a lot of interest and are currently taking names so please contact us if you know a boy who wants to release his inner groove.
Interest is also being taken for a Morning Tiny Tots Class. I love my little divas so much and would gladly teach little people every waking moment if I could. We are also happy to add classes if there is sufficient interest so don't be shy if you have a yearning for a particular style or time, let me know.
AND A BIG SHOUT OUT TO THOSE STILL KEEN TO ENROL WITH US- of course you can, give me a call on 0413 361724 and we can be sure to have your toes tapping with us in no time.
Classes for 2011 will commence on Monday, 7th Feb. I am limbering up people. Miss Emma is very pumped- I promise you she has got some amazing moves to teach you this year! Alicia Holland is teaching all of our tap this year and we are very excited to share in more of her tapping talents. Vincent will also be back to guest teach throughout the year! Are we excited? OH YEAH.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
CONCERT DVD
WOW I finally got to sit down and enjoy our 2010 Concert DVD- if I thought it looked spectacular from sidestage well I was completely blown away when I got to see it in its full glory. HUGE CONGRATS to all and a very special thank you to Colin & Laurie Rouse for another wonderful year of capturing our studio and making us look even more wonderful. Rouse Photography has some incredible shots from Concert, both dress rehearsals and live stage shots. I spent 3 fab hrs looking through all the incredible photos from 2010 Concert & Eisteddfods- it was like a year in review, it all came rushing back to me. Go visit Colin & Laurie at their new location, 22 Leonard St and see for yourself. Concert DVDS are still available. Here are some fantastic shots currently being used in our 2011 Advertsing Campaign. Nice work!
Monday, January 10, 2011
My Tiny Dancers
My Archer celebrated his 4th birthday on 7th January. Good times were had by all. Kids, you won't believe little Miss Evie, she has really grown, missing you all heaps and looking forward to expanding her dance repertore in 2011. And Immy, Onny and Soon to be Big School Boy Cale send their regards.
ENROLMENT DAY- Friday 21st January 4-7pm
Hi All,
Getting closer and closer to the start of our dancing year for 2011. We are looking forward to seeing all of our Stepping Out families return and of course very excited about welcoming some new faces in 2011. Our Enrolment Day will be held on Friday 21st January at our studio Unit 7/74 Mountbatten Drive Dubbo between the hours of 4 and 7 pm. Letters to existing students have gone out in the last week so please notify us if you are yet to receive yours. I am working on the 2011 timetable now. Yikes- what a job! A big shout out to the Stepping Out kids currently enjoying Summer Schools in the Performing Arts. Special thanks to Miss Brinley Catto for the most delightful voice message today! Go Brinley! I am sure McDonald College is as wowed by you as you are by them and yes please say Hello to Darcey Bussell for me.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Congratulations KELSEY TAYLOR- 2010 Scholarship Recipient
Big Congratulations to our 2010 Scholarship Recipient Miss Kelsey Taylor. We were thrilled to present this award to a most deserving little dancer who has excelled in all facets of her dancing during 2010. Kelsey is one of those amazing little people who knows the only way to move forward is to work hard and work hard she has. Blessed with natural aptitude and talent, Kelsey uses all her gifts to make sure she makes the most of them. She is very enthusiastic, very focused and an absolute joy to teach. We look forward to working with Kelsey in 2011 and know that she is going to shine. Her infectious smile greets us every class and we are always so impressed with her efforts! GO KELSEY!!
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