2014 Santa Claus Parade

Many, many thanks to Cal Doucette, Julie Gosselin, Jamie, Yvonne, Paige and Sierra Hardy,  Mindy Benvie, Hayley Goddard, Kylie Smith and Katrina Doucette, Hannah Williams and her grandmother and all the kids and parents who participated in our Santa Claus Parade entry, "The Nutcracker Sweets."  Also thank you to the Blimke family for use of their trailer and Josh Erling for pulling the float and allowing us to put garland all over his truck.

Our entry won "Most Original."  Congratulations to everyone!!

Registration Will Open Early!

Winter registration was set to go live December 18, but so many of you have been asking about it, I can tell you're anxious to "get 'er done." 
That being the case, Winter registration will go live tomorrow, December 4, at 12:01 am.  
Returning students in the following classes will need to register.  This will give our teachers a good idea what to expect in the new year and for the recital.
TINY TOES
ALL JAZZ
BALLET:

• Adult
• Beginner
• Advanced Beginner
• Pre-Primary

Although we do not expect over-registration, returning students will be given first priority if a maximum registration should occur.

Returning students will not have to pay the $5.00 registration again.

We would like all registration to take place through our online site, if possible.  You are not required to make payment online.  If you prefer to pay by check or cash, be sure to choose the "pay offline" option.  If you are not comfortable with online registration, a downloadable form is available under "Important Info."

Payments will be due at the first class in 2014.

We hope to see everyone back in the new year!

Make up Classes

Classes that were cancelled Wednesday, November 5 will be made up Saturday morning, November 22.  The schedule is as follows:

9:30 - 10:15     Grade II

10:15 - 11: 15  Grade III

11:15 - 12:30   Seniors

12:30 - 1:30     Adults

Ballet Exams and Presentations

Ms. Steer handed out a permission form for Exams and Presentations last week.  Here are some general answers to some general questions.  If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll get an answer back to you as quickly as possible.

Q:  What is the difference between an Exam and a Presentation?

A:  In both cases the students present material from the curriculum before an Royal Academy of Dance Examiner.  Primary students do a Presentation as a group.  They are not graded, but if memory serves correctly, they are given constructive criticism.  It is an excellent opportunity to experience dancing before a real RAD Examiner without the pressures of being graded.  Certificates are given to each participant.

Grade I students and higher may do either a Presentation or an Exam.  It is up to the discretion of the instructor as to which one is a better fit for each individual student.  Both are done as a group.  My daughter has done an exam and tells me that although there are routines that the Examiner asks for the group to do together, sometimes the individual students are asked to perform a specific routine or step. Exams are graded.  Certificates with their grades are mailed to the instructor by the end of the year and given to the student.  If they arrive later, we will do our best to deliver them to you.

Q: When are Exams and Presentations being held?

A:  The last information I have is that they will be held in February.

Q:  Where will they be held?

A:  At the Starz in Motion studio at the far east end of Petawawa.

Q: Are Exams and Presentations mandatory?

A:  Nope!  We do encourage students to participate because it is an excellent opportunity to get feedback and instruction from another set of skilled and trained RAD eyes.  However, we know not every student is comfortable with this, so participation is not demanded.

Classes Cancelled - November 5

Classes are cancelled for this afternoon/evening.  We hope to be able to reschedule these classes soon.  We will keep affected students up-to-date.  Thank you for your understanding.