Hi There,
Concert Countdown is upon us. All students should now have received their notes regarding Stagecraft rehearsals, Dress Rehearsal Timetables, Hair & Make Up, Photography, Dvd orders etc. I know alot of you have been checking out the blog! Thankyou! As I am always updating the blog with extra info in this busy time, you may need to search through archives ( right of screen, under Month November, to get all the most up to date Concert Info.) I noticed Make Up is no longer on home page but if you would like to read through my step by step guide just scroll down November postings and click on the red heading "Make Up Requirements" and voila, you will be taken to the necessary page!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
HAIR & OTHER IMPORTANT COSTUME INFO
Please ensure that all fringes are gelled and sprayed back from face as per hair style for your group. Please use a fine tooth comb on damp hair with plenty of gel and spray. All bands used in hair should be clear or in matching hair shade. Classical Buns will require hair nets, pins etc. ALL HAIR PIECES ARE TO BE PINNED (if using one.) If one of your routines requires braids, please just keep braids in and then for other routines place in bun or ponytail as required.
FUTURE STARS BALLET (CATS) & JAZZ (HAWAIIAN ELVIS)
Section hair from top of ear and slick back into band. (top section will be up) Rest of hair left out and curled. Please see photos on blog and on notice board.
GREAT COMPOSERS BALLETS- PRIMARY ,LEVEL 2 BALLET & OPEN
Classical Buns. Buns should be flat and even. It is best to pin as you go. Hair must be slicked and buns will require plenty of pins, hair net. NO FRINGES.
ALL JUNIOR JAZZ GROUPS & TAP GROUPS(6yrs, 8 yrs, 10yrs JAZZ)
Hair is to be slicked into high ponytails (no fringes) using gel and hairspray and curled or with hair piece (available through shop.)
ALL CONTEMPORARY GROUPS & LEVEL 4 BALLET (Phantom of the Opera.)
Hair is to be in two side braids for top section and rest left out.
ALL HIP HOP GROUPS
Girls- slicked into a high pony tail. No Fringes and hair should be gelled and sprayed.
Boys- hair in own cool style.
PERFORMANCE & DRAMA Own rock star hair style or wig. Hair must still be neat and off face. Performance students (8 yrs “Rubberneckin”, 10 Yrs “James Brown” & 14 yrs “Michael Jackson” hair, costume & make up as per Eisteddfods.
SENIOR JAZZ
CHERS- Hair in two side braids and then teased out and curled.
MADONNAS- as above
DOLLYS- as above
KYLIES- Hair slicked into high pony tail and curled or hair piece.
BOYS- as per character
TIGHTS & SHOES
* All Classical Ballet students will require pink ballet tights and ballet shoes (elastic or ribbon.) Opens will require pointe’ shoes. Boys- black ballet shoes.
* Future Stars Ballet “Cats”- pink ballet shoes
* Future Stars Jazz “Hawaiian Elvis”- bare feet, BOYS- jazz shoes or sneakers.
* ALL JAZZ STUDENTS 10YRS & UNDER- camel jazz shoes ideally or DANCE sneakers
* ALL JAZZ STUDENTS 12 YRS & OVER & PERFORMANCE- matte tan tights, camel jazz shoes ideally or dance sneakers.
* ALL HIP HOP STUDENTS- jazz sneakers or hi top sneakers or converse. Check with Miss Emma if your shoes are appropriate.
* ALL TAP STUDENTS- matte tan tights & camel tap shoes.
* ALL CONTEMPORARY STUDENTS- bare feet & legs.
Please note if wearing underwear it must be skin tone and older girls are encouraged to wear skin body suits or adequate support if necessary.
DRAMA & PERFORMANCE are all involved in Opening Act “ROCK STARS” and are required to co-ordinate their own unique ROCK GOD OR DIVA look. Please be as over the top as you like. You can be obsessed fans, bogan rockers, punk rockers, metal heads etc. Outfits should be brought to stage rehearsal to check with Miss Emma & Miss Rikki. We suggest lots of accessories, wigs, whatever. Have Fun with it and ROCK ON!! Other Performance Acts include 8 years Performance teams ELVIS, 10 yrs Performance “GET UP OFFA THAT THING-James Brown” & 14 yrs Performance “Michael Jackson.” Please make sure you pack these costumes for CONCERT but dress rehearsal for existing costumes is not necessary.
FUTURE STARS BALLET (CATS) & JAZZ (HAWAIIAN ELVIS)
Section hair from top of ear and slick back into band. (top section will be up) Rest of hair left out and curled. Please see photos on blog and on notice board.
GREAT COMPOSERS BALLETS- PRIMARY ,LEVEL 2 BALLET & OPEN
Classical Buns. Buns should be flat and even. It is best to pin as you go. Hair must be slicked and buns will require plenty of pins, hair net. NO FRINGES.
ALL JUNIOR JAZZ GROUPS & TAP GROUPS(6yrs, 8 yrs, 10yrs JAZZ)
Hair is to be slicked into high ponytails (no fringes) using gel and hairspray and curled or with hair piece (available through shop.)
ALL CONTEMPORARY GROUPS & LEVEL 4 BALLET (Phantom of the Opera.)
Hair is to be in two side braids for top section and rest left out.
ALL HIP HOP GROUPS
Girls- slicked into a high pony tail. No Fringes and hair should be gelled and sprayed.
Boys- hair in own cool style.
PERFORMANCE & DRAMA Own rock star hair style or wig. Hair must still be neat and off face. Performance students (8 yrs “Rubberneckin”, 10 Yrs “James Brown” & 14 yrs “Michael Jackson” hair, costume & make up as per Eisteddfods.
SENIOR JAZZ
CHERS- Hair in two side braids and then teased out and curled.
MADONNAS- as above
DOLLYS- as above
KYLIES- Hair slicked into high pony tail and curled or hair piece.
BOYS- as per character
TIGHTS & SHOES
* All Classical Ballet students will require pink ballet tights and ballet shoes (elastic or ribbon.) Opens will require pointe’ shoes. Boys- black ballet shoes.
* Future Stars Ballet “Cats”- pink ballet shoes
* Future Stars Jazz “Hawaiian Elvis”- bare feet, BOYS- jazz shoes or sneakers.
* ALL JAZZ STUDENTS 10YRS & UNDER- camel jazz shoes ideally or DANCE sneakers
* ALL JAZZ STUDENTS 12 YRS & OVER & PERFORMANCE- matte tan tights, camel jazz shoes ideally or dance sneakers.
* ALL HIP HOP STUDENTS- jazz sneakers or hi top sneakers or converse. Check with Miss Emma if your shoes are appropriate.
* ALL TAP STUDENTS- matte tan tights & camel tap shoes.
* ALL CONTEMPORARY STUDENTS- bare feet & legs.
Please note if wearing underwear it must be skin tone and older girls are encouraged to wear skin body suits or adequate support if necessary.
DRAMA & PERFORMANCE are all involved in Opening Act “ROCK STARS” and are required to co-ordinate their own unique ROCK GOD OR DIVA look. Please be as over the top as you like. You can be obsessed fans, bogan rockers, punk rockers, metal heads etc. Outfits should be brought to stage rehearsal to check with Miss Emma & Miss Rikki. We suggest lots of accessories, wigs, whatever. Have Fun with it and ROCK ON!! Other Performance Acts include 8 years Performance teams ELVIS, 10 yrs Performance “GET UP OFFA THAT THING-James Brown” & 14 yrs Performance “Michael Jackson.” Please make sure you pack these costumes for CONCERT but dress rehearsal for existing costumes is not necessary.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
PROJECT SLIDESHOW 2009
Hi All,
You know I like to channel Spielberg each year and produce a Slideshow that captures our 2009 Dancing Year in all its glory. I am currently in Production Mode and have been sitting here thinking about all of our great defining moments. What a year it has been? To assist me in fully celebrating the year that was, please forward me your pics from 2009. I want anything that represents our students and what Stepping Out is all about! We have had a great year!! Please send your shots to rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au or as those who felt they would have far too many have suggested, bring me in a disc. YES PLEASE! ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP??
You know I like to channel Spielberg each year and produce a Slideshow that captures our 2009 Dancing Year in all its glory. I am currently in Production Mode and have been sitting here thinking about all of our great defining moments. What a year it has been? To assist me in fully celebrating the year that was, please forward me your pics from 2009. I want anything that represents our students and what Stepping Out is all about! We have had a great year!! Please send your shots to rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au or as those who felt they would have far too many have suggested, bring me in a disc. YES PLEASE! ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP??
DRESS REHEARSALS- THE TIMETABLE
And as promised, here is the guide to Dress Rehearsals. Please note that we will be giving notes out in class in coming weeks but I understand people want to get organised as it is such a busy time. We don't like to bombard you with too much information and notes until they are relevant! I understand what it is like...I am forever fishing out newsletters from school bags, back seats of cars or the abyss that tends to suck up all necessary household organisational necessities.
DRESS Rehearsals- TUES 8th DECEMBER
Dubbo Civic Centre- Darling Street
3.00- 3.45pm Future Stars Jazz “Hawaiian Elvis” & Future Stars Ballet “Cats”
3.45-4.30pm Primary Ballet & Level 2 Ballet “The Great Composers”
Level 3 & 4 Ballet “Phantom of the Opera”
4.30-5.15pm 6 yrs Jazz “Yellow Submarine”, 8 yrs Jazz “Rock n Roll”
10 yrs Jazz “Musical Divas”
5.15-6.00pm 12yrs Jazz “Mama Mia”, Open Jazz “Superstars”
6.00-6.45pm Junior Contemporary “Lucy In the Sky/Imagine”,
Senior Contemporary “Ode”, Intermediate Tap “Bogan Rock”
6.45-7.30pm ALL PERFORMANCE STUDENTS & DRAMA
DRESS Rehearsals- Thurs 10th DECEMBER
Dubbo Civic Centre- Darling Street
3.45-4.15pm Junior Tap “Dancing Queen”, Senior Tap “Paparazzi”
4.15-4.45pm Open Ballet “Musical Notes”, Junior Hip Hop “Jailhouse Rock”
4.45-5.30pm Senior Hip Hop “Rock me Amadeus”
* Please note formal classes at studio finish on Wednesday, 2nd December. There will be no studio classes on Monday, 7th or Wednesday, 9th December. These classes are happening within Stagecraft and Dress rehearsals.
Hope this helps with your planning and I look forward to seeing our ladies and gentlemen in their finery soon.
DRESS Rehearsals- TUES 8th DECEMBER
Dubbo Civic Centre- Darling Street
3.00- 3.45pm Future Stars Jazz “Hawaiian Elvis” & Future Stars Ballet “Cats”
3.45-4.30pm Primary Ballet & Level 2 Ballet “The Great Composers”
Level 3 & 4 Ballet “Phantom of the Opera”
4.30-5.15pm 6 yrs Jazz “Yellow Submarine”, 8 yrs Jazz “Rock n Roll”
10 yrs Jazz “Musical Divas”
5.15-6.00pm 12yrs Jazz “Mama Mia”, Open Jazz “Superstars”
6.00-6.45pm Junior Contemporary “Lucy In the Sky/Imagine”,
Senior Contemporary “Ode”, Intermediate Tap “Bogan Rock”
6.45-7.30pm ALL PERFORMANCE STUDENTS & DRAMA
DRESS Rehearsals- Thurs 10th DECEMBER
Dubbo Civic Centre- Darling Street
3.45-4.15pm Junior Tap “Dancing Queen”, Senior Tap “Paparazzi”
4.15-4.45pm Open Ballet “Musical Notes”, Junior Hip Hop “Jailhouse Rock”
4.45-5.30pm Senior Hip Hop “Rock me Amadeus”
* Please note formal classes at studio finish on Wednesday, 2nd December. There will be no studio classes on Monday, 7th or Wednesday, 9th December. These classes are happening within Stagecraft and Dress rehearsals.
Hope this helps with your planning and I look forward to seeing our ladies and gentlemen in their finery soon.
STAGECRAFT REHEARSAL TIMETABLE
Dear Parents & Students,
The Countdown to Concert is here with only 4 weeks until our talented students hit the stage! In the lead up to Concert, we will enjoy two additional rehearsals to ensure that the students feel prepared and confident for their Big Day! Our first additional rehearsal will be held at WESLEY HALL, corner of Church St & Carrington Ave on Sunday, 6th December. This rehearsal is Stagecraft and is designed to assist the students with performing on stage, entry, exits, use of the wings etc. We annually hold stagecraft rehearsals and we find them not only enormously beneficial to their final performance but also very fun. We also use this day to hand out costumes in readiness for Dress Rehearsal.
Costumes will be available for collection in foyer during the rehearsals. The balance for costumes will also be payable on this day. Costumes will not be able to be handed out until balances are paid. Please ensure that all fees are also paid before this date ( as this is also a requirement of Concert participation.)
Our Dress Rehearsals will be held at the DUBBO CIVIC CENTRE on Tuesday, 8th Dec & Thursday, 10th December. Professional photography by Colin Rouse will be taken during Dress Rehearsals. Students are only able to have photos taken prior or after timetabled rehearsal. Colin Rouse will also be in attendance at Concert to film a professional DVD. ( order forms will be attached to newsletter issued week commencing 23rd November.)
A Hair & Make up Note will also be available at this time. Hair, make up & costuming is required for Dress Rehearsal. Dress Rehearsals are a very enjoyable and exciting time for students and a reassuring time for parents who can also practise getting it “right” for the Big Day!Please see archive for post "Make Up" if you would like extra guidance.
STAGECRAFT REHEARSAL- SUNDAY, 6th December
WESLEY HALL cnr of Church & Carrington Ave, Dubbo
Costume Collection will also be held on this day.
10.30- 11.15am“ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER” involving
* Vincent & Angela
* FUTURE STARS BALLET- Cats
* Paris Burns
* Level 3 & 4 Ballet- The Phantom of the Opera
11.15-12.00 THE GREAT COMPOSERS
* Primary Ballet- (Wed class 4-4.45pm)
* Level 2 Ballet- (Tuesday class 4.30-5.30pm)
* Open Ballet- Musical Notes & Composers
* Senior Hip Hop- Rock me Amadeus
12.00-1.30pm “ELVIS & ROCK n ROLL”
* Future Stars Jazz- Hawaiian Elvis (Monday class 3.45)
* 8 years Jazz- I LOVE ROCK N ROLL/MEDLY (Mondays 4.30)
* Intermediate Tap- Bogan Rock (Mondays 7.30)
* Junior Hip Hop- Jailhouse Rock (Tuesdays 4.30)
* 8 years Performance team- Rubberneckin
* Melissa McDonald, Brandi McGuire, Anthony Bartley
1.30-2.30pm “ABBA & BEATLES”
* 12 yrs Jazz- Mama Mia (Mondays 5.30)
* Junior tap- Dancing Queen (Tuesdays 6.30)
* Junior Contemporary- Lucy in the Sky/ Imagine (Tues 5.30)
* 6 years Jazz- Yellow Submarine (Mondays 4.30)
2.30-4.00pm “SUPERSTARS & DIVAS”
* Open Jazz
* Open Performance
* Senior Tap- Paparrazzi
* 10yrs Jazz- Musical Divas (Mondays 5.30)
* 14 yrs Jazz Performance- Michael Jackson
* Courtney Hart
* 10 yrs Performance- James Brown
4.00-5.30pm “LEGENDS”
* ALL PERFORMANCE TEAMS- OPENING
* Drama Students
* Senior Contemporary- ODE
Thanks guys- this notice will be handed out in class next week but just for you all wanting to get organised. YES, people, I am on FIRE and its not just this scorching heat!I got my kids a giant inflatable pool, an esky of snacks and drinks and have been glued to the computer all day. BUT, as for the laundry..............ummm, well.....
The Countdown to Concert is here with only 4 weeks until our talented students hit the stage! In the lead up to Concert, we will enjoy two additional rehearsals to ensure that the students feel prepared and confident for their Big Day! Our first additional rehearsal will be held at WESLEY HALL, corner of Church St & Carrington Ave on Sunday, 6th December. This rehearsal is Stagecraft and is designed to assist the students with performing on stage, entry, exits, use of the wings etc. We annually hold stagecraft rehearsals and we find them not only enormously beneficial to their final performance but also very fun. We also use this day to hand out costumes in readiness for Dress Rehearsal.
Costumes will be available for collection in foyer during the rehearsals. The balance for costumes will also be payable on this day. Costumes will not be able to be handed out until balances are paid. Please ensure that all fees are also paid before this date ( as this is also a requirement of Concert participation.)
Our Dress Rehearsals will be held at the DUBBO CIVIC CENTRE on Tuesday, 8th Dec & Thursday, 10th December. Professional photography by Colin Rouse will be taken during Dress Rehearsals. Students are only able to have photos taken prior or after timetabled rehearsal. Colin Rouse will also be in attendance at Concert to film a professional DVD. ( order forms will be attached to newsletter issued week commencing 23rd November.)
A Hair & Make up Note will also be available at this time. Hair, make up & costuming is required for Dress Rehearsal. Dress Rehearsals are a very enjoyable and exciting time for students and a reassuring time for parents who can also practise getting it “right” for the Big Day!Please see archive for post "Make Up" if you would like extra guidance.
STAGECRAFT REHEARSAL- SUNDAY, 6th December
WESLEY HALL cnr of Church & Carrington Ave, Dubbo
Costume Collection will also be held on this day.
10.30- 11.15am“ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER” involving
* Vincent & Angela
* FUTURE STARS BALLET- Cats
* Paris Burns
* Level 3 & 4 Ballet- The Phantom of the Opera
11.15-12.00 THE GREAT COMPOSERS
* Primary Ballet- (Wed class 4-4.45pm)
* Level 2 Ballet- (Tuesday class 4.30-5.30pm)
* Open Ballet- Musical Notes & Composers
* Senior Hip Hop- Rock me Amadeus
12.00-1.30pm “ELVIS & ROCK n ROLL”
* Future Stars Jazz- Hawaiian Elvis (Monday class 3.45)
* 8 years Jazz- I LOVE ROCK N ROLL/MEDLY (Mondays 4.30)
* Intermediate Tap- Bogan Rock (Mondays 7.30)
* Junior Hip Hop- Jailhouse Rock (Tuesdays 4.30)
* 8 years Performance team- Rubberneckin
* Melissa McDonald, Brandi McGuire, Anthony Bartley
1.30-2.30pm “ABBA & BEATLES”
* 12 yrs Jazz- Mama Mia (Mondays 5.30)
* Junior tap- Dancing Queen (Tuesdays 6.30)
* Junior Contemporary- Lucy in the Sky/ Imagine (Tues 5.30)
* 6 years Jazz- Yellow Submarine (Mondays 4.30)
2.30-4.00pm “SUPERSTARS & DIVAS”
* Open Jazz
* Open Performance
* Senior Tap- Paparrazzi
* 10yrs Jazz- Musical Divas (Mondays 5.30)
* 14 yrs Jazz Performance- Michael Jackson
* Courtney Hart
* 10 yrs Performance- James Brown
4.00-5.30pm “LEGENDS”
* ALL PERFORMANCE TEAMS- OPENING
* Drama Students
* Senior Contemporary- ODE
Thanks guys- this notice will be handed out in class next week but just for you all wanting to get organised. YES, people, I am on FIRE and its not just this scorching heat!I got my kids a giant inflatable pool, an esky of snacks and drinks and have been glued to the computer all day. BUT, as for the laundry..............ummm, well.....
Saturday, November 14, 2009
DUBBO TICKETS DANCING OUT THE DOOR
Whoah what an amazing first day of ticket sales! In two hours Stepping Out sold out over half the theatre! We currently have seats available from Row M! Tickets are selling fast so if you require a large group booking we advise you get in ASAP.
I hear reports that the queue started at 5.30am and I have to say if you got up that early and waited in that heat, you SO deserve to be in the first few rows! I also must comment on the great mood that was at Stepping Out today! Thankyou all for being such a great bunch of people and so patient and so ready to greet us with a smile!
Loved seeing people waiting in style with chairs, mags, refreshments. All the kids will feel like absolute superstars knowing that there was a rush for tickets and they are in demand! Fantastic to also be asked by so many people later "what has going on at the studio today- there were so many people??"
We will all certainly be working hard in class to ensure that this is our best concert ever!
NOTES WILL BE GOING OUT IN COMING WEEKS WITH ALL THE NEWS! Keep checking back- the blog always is the first to know and yes there is more big news for Stepping Out.
I hear reports that the queue started at 5.30am and I have to say if you got up that early and waited in that heat, you SO deserve to be in the first few rows! I also must comment on the great mood that was at Stepping Out today! Thankyou all for being such a great bunch of people and so patient and so ready to greet us with a smile!
Loved seeing people waiting in style with chairs, mags, refreshments. All the kids will feel like absolute superstars knowing that there was a rush for tickets and they are in demand! Fantastic to also be asked by so many people later "what has going on at the studio today- there were so many people??"
We will all certainly be working hard in class to ensure that this is our best concert ever!
NOTES WILL BE GOING OUT IN COMING WEEKS WITH ALL THE NEWS! Keep checking back- the blog always is the first to know and yes there is more big news for Stepping Out.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
WELL DONE PARIS
Paris Burns has performed at Wellington Dance Festival this weekend with outstanding results! Congratulations to Paris! She received 1st place in Classical Ballet Championship, Contemporary and Modern sections. 2nd place in Classical Ballet solo and 3rd in Demi Character! Well Done Paris! Paris is seen here in picture with V Man.
EUROPE ADVENTURE
Hey All,
Plans for Europe are still going ahead behind the scenes. Dance Around the World is just co-ordinating info for 2011 ( which should become available this month) so we can finalise details and get rolling with our next trip of a life time. I have just been madly researching on the net and can't wait. So do not despair, we are still oooooo la la ing. In the meantime, Concert beckons. I am soooo excited! I have been checking in on Costumes, loving our Music ( THANKYOU FOR THE MUSIC) indeed and having goose bump moments in class as it all materialises before our eyes.
I love this time of year! Magic is all around us. In the hustle and bustle, don't forget to take a look around and see it and feel it! We are so blessed.
You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before I open a book, and grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink. ~G.K. Chesterton
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Plans for Europe are still going ahead behind the scenes. Dance Around the World is just co-ordinating info for 2011 ( which should become available this month) so we can finalise details and get rolling with our next trip of a life time. I have just been madly researching on the net and can't wait. So do not despair, we are still oooooo la la ing. In the meantime, Concert beckons. I am soooo excited! I have been checking in on Costumes, loving our Music ( THANKYOU FOR THE MUSIC) indeed and having goose bump moments in class as it all materialises before our eyes.
I love this time of year! Magic is all around us. In the hustle and bustle, don't forget to take a look around and see it and feel it! We are so blessed.
You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before I open a book, and grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink. ~G.K. Chesterton
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY MISS RACHEL
The gorgeous Rachel Shearing ( Orange teacher and dancer supreme) recently celebrated her 21st Birthday. On behalf of all your Dubbo Stepping Out fans & Friends, our very best wishes for your birthday and 21 beautiful years.
"A child sings before it speaks, dances almost before it walks. Music is in our hearts from the beginning." ~Pamela Brown
So, here she is 21 years later, still dancing! May she continue to have music reside within her heart, feet that dance upon every stage of her life and as always, wings to carry her! Our love. Hope to catch up with you very soon!
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