Wednesday Class..New!

This week there is a new class Basic Ballet from 5:30-7:00. I can accomodate a mixed group. The class will focus on ballet fundamentals,alignment, how to develop turn out through barre and centre exercise. We will work on essentials for pirouettes and introduce preliminary allegro. This class is suitable for anyone wanting an introduction to classical ballet, those with elementary experience through to advanced dancers who haven't danced in awhile or simply wish to refresh technical points. Fee is $15 for the single class. Others may use their class cards and dancer that used the set rate plan may use this class as a make up. Spread the word . All are welcome.

This class is at The Mount Pearl School of Dance. If you have questions e mail me or leave a message. Contact info Blackmoredance.com. Please do not call the studio as I cannot be reached that way.

This class is followed by an informal history of ballet session ....see you there!

Spring Fees /short version

Here is an updated short version of fees. If you need more info move right to the archives and click on March. Scroll down and you find the complete fee schedule and policies.

Tuition Fees

Listed below are Drop In payment options and my private lesson rates. Tuition is non refundable. Class cards expire at the end of the spring session.Payment is required at your first class. Cash and cheques only. If you are paying by cheque please make payable to Sandra Blackmore. All inquiries by e mail please.There are absolutely no refunds.This is a ten week session, March17 to June 8.

Drop In Rates
10 class card $120.00
5 class card $67.00
3 class card $42.00
Single class $15.00

Please note : Private Lesson Fees for those who may be interested in special coaching.
Single Class $45.00
Group of Three(Paid in a block) $114.00
Group of Six (Paid in a block) $180.00

Beyond Update.......

No dancing notes here ....but for anyone following Chris and Beyond ......... Landfall happened late Sunday night in Provincetown, Massachusetts . Tomorrow on the early tide they will pass through the Cape Cod Canal to Marion , Massachusetts which is next door to Newport, Rhode Island. I am so happy that all went well on such a major passage across the Gulf of Maine.

So check tomorrow for thoughts on the new Wednesday class..

As always see you in class!

May 28-June 1 Classes

Here is this week's schedule...please note time, class description and location changes. I am offering a new ballet class on Wednesday evening this week. This class would be suitable for any dancer but focused towards a more basic level. This class will be followed by an informal ballet history dicussion.

There only two weeks left in the Spring Term. Looking forward to seeing all of you in these almost last classes. New dancers are still welcome. Individual classes or a class card may be purchased.

Monday
Mount Pearl
6:30-8:00 Basic Advanced Technique Class.

Tuesday
Mount Pearl
11:30-1:30 Advanced 2 Syllabus
1:45-2:45 Int/Adv Non Syllabus pointe with barre.

Wednesday
Mount Pearl
New!!
5:30-7:00 Open Style ballet / Elementary /Intermediate level
7:00-8:00 Ballet History

Thursday
Mount Pearl
11:30-1:00
Open Style Int/Adv Ballet
1:15-2:30 Advanced 2 Syllabus (Short centre barre into centre practice then on to adage,pirouettes and allegro)

Friday
Mount Pearl
5:30-7:00
Int/Adv Open Style ballet with pointe.

Saturday
The School of Dance
2:30-4:15
Advanced Open Style Ballet

Stay tuned for additions and/or changes.......

A quick update on Chris and Beyond. They left Halifax last week and had a brief stop in Shelburne, NS. Friday they set off for the Gulf of Maine which is about a three day crossing. I am hoping they are not having to slog too much to windward. I await news ...........

Friday Class Is On!!

Hi, the Friday Ballet with Pointe is going ahead. We are going back to an earlier time 5:30-7:00.The class is in Mount Pearl

Saturday should be fine and there is no Sunday class this week.

Next week the Monday ballet class is moving to Mount Pearl. This class will also have an earlier start time.

Check Sunady evening for details.

Congratulations to the Cecchetti exam candidates on their success.

See you in class!

Week 8 Spring Term Continues & Notes from Beyond

OK this is the official count down to exams. Tomorrow morning the Advanced 1's will be in Mount Pearl from 8 am -10 am followed by Maggie for about an hour. Wanda and I will then start cleaning and get the studio exam ready! Tuesday , May 22 is exam day so there are no regular classes. A huge thank you to Michele Newhook and everyone at the Mount Pearl School of Dance for their help in making this happen. I am so grateful for my second home and most appreciative of the freedoms most kindly allowed to me and my few students in this year of " limbo"!

So here is a quick update on this week's schedule.

Monday
Morning Exam Coaching/Preparations
Evening usual class 7:00 pm Coaker's Meadow. I was thinking of starting this class earlier. Let me know if this may be better for you.

Tuesday EXAM DAY Mount Pearl

Wednesday
Diploma with Sarah/ Contact me for details

Thursday
Open Style Int/Adv Ballet 11:30 Mount Pearl
Advanced 2 Syllabus!!! I am excited ..

Friday
Hopefully there will be the usual class, however I need to confirm this later as the studio in Mount Pearl may need the space for rehearsal.

Saturday
Usual Ballet class at 2:30- 4:30

I have had requests and I am happy to offer of ballet history and music in relation to the ballet class sessions in the last two weeks of this term. Let me know if you or know others who may be interested in these sessions.

Also thank you to Marie Cragg and The School of Dance for welcoming me to their lovely dance spaces and my colleagues at The Dance Centre for my week day evening time at their Torbay Road location.

The Festival Of New Dance begins on Tuesday. Check the web site
www.neighbourhooddanceworks.com/fnd for performance and workshops and more .


Now to Chris & Beyond ...... My partner with our mini super mini yacht !.....registered in France as Mini open class racer# 565, left Cape Breton Thursday night heading down the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia shrouded in a thick blanket of fog . Friday evening, they along with several other journeying yachts and a couple of tankers scurried for the safety of Halifax Harbour. Beyond now rests at anchor along side the famous Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. in the North West Arm , Kelly and anyone else reading this,drop down to the Club , 376 Purcell's Cove Road . Go along the pier and look right. Small boat , big mast, American flagged . You may find Chris in the Club House entertaining with stories of his escapades ! I am hoping he will have a chance to get downtown and see the sights. I always remember Halifax fondly and as a great place to walk around enjoy the public areas . It looks like Tuesday may be a possible departure .

As always thanks for your interest in my classes . I hope many will come to the final weeks of of the Spring Term,,,,
and for now ....see you in class

Friday Time Change & Holiday Week End !!

The Friday Ballet with Pointe class will start at 6:15 and go until 7:45 this week.

Krista and Heather would love some company tomorrow morning in Ballet Class. We welcome new faces and appreciate any encouragement that you may be able to offer! The class is new with lots of fun music. This will be same class as Saturday afternoon. Which brings me to the holiday week end and yes I am holding all my regular classes plus all the extras scheduled in preparation for the exams............. I will have my usual Sunday post with an update from Chris and Beyond along with a few words about the Festival of New Dance ....in the meantime........

See you in class!

Schedule Update & Notes From Beyond

Here is the schedule for this week May 14 through May 20. We are now in the final week leading up to the ballet exams on Tuesday, May 22 so there are adjustments.

Monday
10:15-11:45 am - Mount Pearl - Advanced 1 Cecchetti Level Pointe Class/ I am available after if anyone would like to ask questions, go over theory or work on anything.
7:00 - 8:30 pm - Coaker Meadow - Basic Int/Adv Technique

Tuesday
9:30-11:30 ( with Brian)Advanced 1 Cecchetti
11:45-12:30 Adv 1 Pointework Cecchetti/ I am available after if anyone would like to ask questions, go over theory or work on anything!!!!

Wednesday
9:30 - ?? Advanced 1 Syllabus Cecchetti

Thursday
11:30-1:00 Advanced Open Style Ballet Class. This is the same class as Saturday
1:15-2:30 Adv 1 Cecchetti Coaching

Friday
12:30-2:30 Advanced 1 Cecchetti (with Brian)
2:30-3:45 Grade 2 Cecchetti Private (1/2 hour with Brian)
6:00-7:30 Ballet/Pointe Open Style Class

Saturday
2:30-4:00 Advanced Open Style Ballet Class
4:30-6:00 Grade 2 Cecchetti / Private

Sunday
10:30-12:00
Work from the Advanced Levels of the Cecchetti Syllabi......please come...no exam pressure here!!!!

Tuesday- Friday classes are in Mount Pearl. Week end classes are at The School of Dance. There will be Cecchetti Diploma classes next week . Sarah M and I will schedule the times. If you are interested in joining us, please inquire.
Please check the blog throughout the week in case it is necessary to make further changes!

Now on to other things............ even though we are immersed in exam preparations right now the classes are all still open registration. It has been wonderful having those of you who have been away and/or busy with other projects and performances begin to appear in class. I hope to see more of you as we head to the last four weeks of the Spring Term!

Best Wishes to those who are involved with recitals and to Kelly who is performing in Halifax next week end .

Now to my partner Chris and our beautiful sail boat Beyond , a mini Transat 6.5 metre racer . Beyond and Chris finally got underway last evening ( Saturday). They left the Iles-de-la-Madeleine with the northerly wind which today (Sunday) gave a us on the Avalon lots of sun but brisk temperatures! This morning looking from the water , the sun rose through hazy skies. As the light grew the Highlands of Cape Breton appeared out of the mist . Sailing along the west shore of Cape Breton Island towards the Canso Straight they were met by a wandering seal and as always a curious porpoise . Chris and Beyond are now at the Canso Straight Yacht Club waiting out some nasty weather that is also coming our way.

Although I wish I could be making this journey "on deck and below" instead of on my lap top/telephone , I have so much to enjoy and complete with all of you here in St. John's .......not to mention cleaning /clearing out the house on Kimberly . So........ stay tuned for schedule changes and as always........see you in class!!

Changes May 9 - May 13

Thursday classes remain the same 11:30 Open Ballet Technique, 1:15 Cecchetti Adv 1 & 2:30 Cecchetti Diploma.

Friday - Cecchetti Adv 1 , with Brian starts at 1:00 and goes to 3:00 . The evening class Ballet with pointe 6 - 7:30 this week.

Saturday is as previously scheduled.

There will be no Sunday morning class.

Also Kelly is looking for two pairs of tan character shoes, size 6 or 6.5. Let me know if you can help her out !

Splash!

Our sail boat/home Beyond went back in the water this morning at the crack of dawn!

Chris is busy getting getting the sails on, hoisting himself up the mast to check rigging and generally getting everything ship shape.

Depending on weather and wind direction we anticipate the journey to continue this week end ...........

Week 5 Spring Term

Well here we are well into the Spring Term. Those of us in St. John's are trying to survive yet another lovely Newfoundland excuse for spring ,enduring the constant rain, drizzle and fog.... AKA ..... RDF !!!

My partner Chris returned to the Magdalen Islands and our sail boat Beyond. Chris has been painting and sorting waiting to go back in the water then begin the trek east and south towards Long Island Sound. I will be joining them but for now I am here cleaning and organizing my house and enjoying my classes with you!

It was great having Robyn W. in class while she was home for break and super to have Elyse at the barre. Hoping to have more of you drop by until the end of term , the first week of June.

There is now an Advanced 1 class on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 in addition to the others previously posted. All other classes should go ahead at the usual times and locations this week.

Best wishes to those who are in dance recital mode.......I do remember how it goes!

So I am still in St. John's continuing with my classes so.........

See you in class!