This Week August 26-September 1!

Last week was fun. It was great seeing familiar faces return to class. I know some of you are heading out of the province soon......back to school. I will miss you and wish you well. I hope you will tell others that my classes are continuing so your places may be filled with other enthusiastic dancers.

Here is this week's schedule. I recommend checking here this week for possible changes. I have a contract pending. Please note that ALL classes are in Mount Pearl...... and finally remember that in both ballet/ pointe classes pointe shoes are optional and you may switch to soft shoes at any time.
Monday
5:30-7:00 Ballet Class focus Pirouettes & Grande Fouettes into Grands Jetes
7:15-???? Ballet Movie Night. All are invited!!!! We are watching The Royal Ballet perform " La Bayadere"
Tuesday
11:30-1:15 Ballet Class Advanced 2 & Diploma Work
1:30-2:30 Advanced 2&Diploma Pirouettes, Diagonal and Autour de Salle
5:30-7:00 Intermediate-Advanced Ballet/Pointe Technique
Wednesday
7:00-8:45 Open Style Ballet Class
Thursday
2:30-4:30 Ballet Class Advanced 2 & Diploma Work
5:00-7:30 Advanced 1 Syllabus including the pointework
Friday
4:30-6:00 Intermediate-Advanced Ballet/Pointe Technique
Saturday
12:30- 2:15 Open Style Ballet Class
Tuition
Payment options. Drop In Singles, Multiple Class Cards, choose the option that is most appropriate for you. No refunds. Class cards that are purchased now may be used in the fall term. Other cards from earlier in the summer will expire on September 7 so I recommend using those classes soon!
Drop In &Class Cards
10 class card $120.00
5 class card $67.00
3 class card $42.00
Single class $15.00
There have been inquiries so I am including my Private Lesson Rates this week.
Single Class $45.00
Group of Three(Paid in a block) $114.00
Group of Six (Paid in a block) $180.00

I anticipate that the fall schedule will be similar to last year. Evening times are always a bit tricky as the studios begin the regular season but I am hoping to work out a couple of times. If you are interested in exams or any other type class let me know. I am planning to have an Associate class and really trying for an evening Advanced 2. So let me know your preferences and best times...........that's it for now and see you dancing!

P.S. Auditions for " Divas" are on Wednesday at The School of Dance.

Friday & Saturday Class!

There will be classes on both Friday & Saturday evening this week. Friday will be from 4:30-6:30. It will be a ballet with pointe class and will include some of the Adv/Dip diagonal and around the room material.Remember that in this class you may wear pointe shoes or not and/or switch to soft shoes at any time. Saturday class is from 12:30- 2:15 and will be an open style ballet class like Wednesday evening. Both these classes are in Mount Pearl.

For those purchasing new class cards now you may continue to use them into the fall term. I will have a schedule posted for the interim period ( until September 7) by Sunday.... hopefully! So keep checking here ...

Big welcome home to Sarah M. who was in Vancouver this summer studying everything from Ballet to Broadway Theatre at Harbour Dance. It was an excellent program and I am sure she will share her thoughts and skills with you.

So see you dancing.....

August 20-25& Fall Registration

First a big thanks to all who came for the Mount Pearl School of Dance Open House. It was a great time. Super seeing all and especially reuniting with Amy D. with her budding ballet girl! Please read through for Fall registration info.

Here is this week's schedule. Sadly the "Days of the Week" Session is over. I recommend checking here this week for changes. I have a contract pending.
Monday/Mount Pearl
5:30-7:00 Ballet Class focus Pirouettes & Grande Fouettes into Grands Jetes
7:15-???? Ballet Movie Night. All are invited!!!!

Tuesday/ Mount Pearl
11:30-1:15 Ballet Class Advanced 2 & Diploma Work( Selected Monday-Wednesday Work)
1:30-2:30 Advanced 2&Diploma( Selected Pirouettes,Diagonals & Around the Room)
5:30-7:00 Intermediate-Advanced Pointe Technique

Wednesday/The School of Dance
7:00-9:00 Open Style Ballet Class

Thursday/Mount Pearl
2:30-4:30 Ballet Class Advanced 2 & Diploma Work (Selected Thursday-Saturday Work)
5:00-7:00 Advanced 1 Syllabus

Saturday/Mount Pearl School of Dance
12:30- 2:15 Open Style Ballet Class ( tentative)

Tuition/The usual payment options apply Drop In Singles, Multiple Class Cards. Choose the option that is most appropriate for you. No refunds.
10 class card $120.00
5 class card $67.00
3 class card $42.00
Single class $15.00
Weekly Rate $45.00

The School of Dance has registration days next week end. Check the web site for more details . Right now I am scheduled on Saturday afternoons for Teen Ballet 3, Ballet 4 and Grade 3 Ballet Exam.
http://www.theschoolofdance.com/default.asp
Registration continues in Mount Pearl.A reminder to let all know about the Parent & Tot, Adult Ballet and of course all the other great programs at the school. Contact them directly for more info.364 7817/ mpsd@nf.aibn.com
Also I am now taking registration and requests for fall classes for Blackmore Dance.... so let me know . I am readily available at dancenf@earthlink.net and of course after classes and so see you dancing!!

Week End Classes/Open House Mount Pearl School of Dance

......... a quick note about this week end.

There will be two ballet classes at The Mount Pearl School of Dance , Saturday and Sunday both 2:30-4:15. Saturday will feature the very lovely advanced Cecchetti Saturday work and Sunday's class will be my usual open style fun & moving ballet class again for intermediate to advanced students. This all part of the Mount Pearl School of Dance Open House . These classes are complimentary so I invite you ( and others that you know who love to dance) to join me and my colleagues as we embark an exciting, new season at the Mount Pearl School of Dance.

The Open House is from 2-5 each day . Come meet the teachers and chat about the new programs this great school is offering.

I am very pleased to be on staff and offering my Parent & Tot Program, Adult Ballet and more ....

The Mount Pearl School of Dance is located at Barbour Drive and Richard Nolan Drive (formerly Ruby) telephone # 364 7817 and by e mail mpsd@nf.aibn.com

... for the regular group this is probably the last Saturday class of the summer! ... there will be the usual Sunday reminder and stay tuned for more info!

August 13 Update & More

First I would like to let you all know that my classes will be continuing throughout the month of August.

I am pleased to announce that in September I will also be teaching at The School of Dance and the Mount Pearl School of Dance.

Now to this week specifically.

After the Monday class I will show the video/DVD " The Tradition of Cecchetti" It is 55 minutes long and features a brief history of Cecchetti, excerpts of the syllabi and the "Blue Bird". Diane Van Schoor speaks about the method and the "Days of the Week" . There are short performances by dancers from the Royal Danish Ballet and Cleveland Ballet Companies. We will be on the floor so bring a cushion etc to aid with comfort!

On Tuesday afternoon after the afternoon classes I will play " The Heritage of Cecchetti" an audio recording of Diana Barker discussing the Maestro and his Method along with her reminiscences.

Wednesday Associate class will start at 5:15. This week we will continue discussing the musical forms 3/4 and tango/habanera and their uses in the ballet class. To begin our exploration of boy's work we will watch the DVD "Ballet for Boys". Finally we begin our journey through the "Essential Theoretical Principles of Classical Theatrical Dancing" as outlined in Book One of The Manual.

This week the Saturday class will be held in Mount Pearl. MPSD is having an Open House and as I will be the staff this season I want to be available. I am hoping that you will join me and get together to organize transportation. The number 20 bus does not run on the week end but the meandering #21 public limo leaves the Village Mall faithfully on the half hour.

For those in class this past Saturday I have more info on " Paquita" . It was first performed in 1846 at the Paris Opera, Choreography J. Mazilier and Music E. Deldevez. However an important and much revised production premiered in St. Petersburg in 1881. This is when M. Petipa inserted the famous "grand pas" with music by L. Minkus . The girl is a gypsy and the setting is Spain. I will bring more info about this ballet during the week.

If you have questions please contact me at
Sandra Blackmore
dancenf@earthlink.net

See you in class!

"By the Days of the Week" Session Continues

Had a great time last week introducing some of the work and looking forward to another fun filled week.

This week, in the Wednesday early session we will begin discussing the Associate requirements in detail as well delving a little more into music , it importance and how different forms may be used in the ballet class.

This week the Friday class continues until 8:00pm. Hope to cover a few more of the twinkling battu steps and exciting turns from the corner!

For the complete schedule,locations, details and fees scroll down to the list on the right and click on "The By the Days of the Week" Session . Drop ins are always welcome and dancers may begin at any time. It looks like this session will continue beyond August 18.....also stay tuned for exciting September news.

If you need to contact me e mail dancenf@earthlink.net

See you in class.......

Regatta Day Classes

Yes , classes are going ahead as scheduled...See you in Mount Pearl!