FROM THE BARRE
April 2016
RO C KL AN D SC H OO L OF BALLE T
Rockland School of Ballet Founder & Director
Emily Jenks
Images Jacob Gerritsen Jessica McMahon Xara Sunne
Founded in 1997 to promote artistic, creative and healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit while providing a fun-filled dance experience in a safe, positive, educational and nurturing environment. www.rocklandballet.com missemily@rocklandballet.com 207-542-3556
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Contents: Featured: Studio NoteA note from Rockland School of Ballet. p.5
April ObjectivesRead inside to find out more about April monthly objectives at Rockland School of Ballet. p 27
Angelina Ballerina Book your child’s birthday party with Angelina Ballerina and Rockland School of Ballet, details inside! p 32
TH E FRO G P RINCE SS AWA RDS
Recital InformationTurn to page 9 for April Concert and portrait day information.
THE FIRST ANNUAL FROG PRINCESS AWARDS THIS SPRING READ ON INSIDE ...P. 29
Stage Make-upWondering what to do for stage make up this year? Turn to page 24, 25 and 26 for more pictures, ideas and details.
CO NT E MP O R ARY M OVE M E NT S UM M ER P R O J E CTS
TURN INSIDE FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS, PRICES AND SCHEDULES ...P. 18 & 19
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Contents: Spring Recital All about the Spring Recital …p. 9
Summer 2016Turn inside for the summer 2016 schedule …. p16 & 17
April Calendar Mark your calendar with these events! …p.21
The Music ManYour chance to participate and dance in a local musical ….p. 31
Love is in the Air Recital page and t-shirt, photo and video order form all included in this issue of From the Barre… p.13
Snow QueenThe Snow Queen video and photo order for is here! … p.8
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STUDIO NOTE
‘Miss Emily Bear’ & ’Miss Jessica Bear’
Rockland School of Ballet a note from the school Dear Students and Families, We are just 3 weeks away from the spring concert. We would like to thank all of our dancers for their hard work in class! It is sure to be a very enjoyable show. As a reminder, we will be on April break for the full week following the show. However, classes will resume after April vacation and we’ll look forward to seeing everyone back in the studio as we prepare for our final event of the season.
Preparation is underway for the Frog Princess Awards, so mark your calendars for this fun event! Additionally, Summer 2016 camp information has been posted. Please read more about the fun and educational offerings in this issue of From the Barre, online and on Facebook. As always thank you all for your hard work and participation keep dancing! et Ball d n kla Roc
Love is in theAir Rockland School of Ballet’s 2016 Spring Student Concert Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 1:30 PM Strom Auditorium Tell all of your family and friends that this is a FREE dance concert and to please come support our dancers!
Dress Rehearsal Friday, April 15 5:00 PM – Strom Auditorium Full costume and makeup.
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Rockland School of Ballet is excited to announce our annual spring concert on April, 16, 2016 at the Strom Auditorium. Big thanks to all of our beautiful dancers and their families for their support and encouragement along the way! Please submit biographies to Miss Emily no later than 3/19/16. Include the dancer’s name, age and a little something special for the audience to read before the show.
date
3/19/16
MISSEMILY@ROCKLANDBALLET.COM
Please submit all playbill biographies to Miss Emily no later than March 19th!
The Snow Queen
ORDER FORM
Recital DVD, Photo CD NAME:__________________________________________________________ DANCER’S NAME: ________________________________________________ FULL MAILING ADDRESS (please include zip code) _______________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________ Phones: _______________________________________________________________
☐ Recital DVD:
$30.00 How Many?__________
☐ Photo CD:
$25.00 How Many?__________
Please attach your check or CASH and return to Miss Emily. Thank you. Payment Rec’d ☐yes or ☐no ________________________
Dress Rehearsal & Show Time It’s showtime! There are a lot of details and information is flying around. Here are the highlights of what you really need to know about for you and your child!
Portrait Day Sunday, April 3, 2016 Portrait Day is scheduled to capture those precious moments you’ll not likely get again. Mr. Jacob will be here to snap a group shot of each class and individual shots of each student. Come dressed in leotard and tights and with your hair and make-up done. Schedule on page 14.
Costumes All costumes will be handed out on Portrait Day! Please make sure you are present to pick up your costume and participate. Please keep the costume in it’s bag with its accessories and tights. Save new tights for the day of the show, and please DO NOT allow for your dancer to touch, or wear the costume before the show! Costumes and accessories are not replaceable.
Hair and Make-up Buns and Beauties
Refer to tutorials online and in this issue of From the Barre. All dancers must have their hair in a ballet bun and face in full make up for the following days:
Please help us by being ready to go at the aforementioned time 5:00pm. With your cooperation we can all start on time and work through the show quickly and smoothly!
Portrait day Dress Rehearsal
Show Time Saturday 4/16/16
Performance
LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Saturday April 16, 2016 at 1:30 pm. All dancers must be in costume with their hair and make-up done, and ready to dance by 1:05.
Dress Rehearsal Strom Auditorium DRESS REHEARSAL IS MANDATORY! Please contact Miss Emily at your earliest convenience if your child is ill the day of Dress Rehearsal. Please arrive at the Strom Auditorium at 4:30pm. All dancers must be in costume with hair and makeup done ready to begin dancing at 5:00om.
Call Times: Age 3 - 7 …… 1:00pm Age 8 - 11 …. 12:45pm Ages 12 and up…. 12:30pm Dancers may not sit in general audience space with their families. During intermission all dancers will be in the black box with stage hands, Miss Emily and Miss Jessica.
Dress Rehearsal Here’s How it Will Work: Arrive to the CHRHS Black Box with your dancer by 4:30pm (dress rehearsal starts promptly at 5:00pm). 2) Come with your dancer’s hair and make-up done and with your costume, and all its parts, in hand. 3) Dress your child and drop them off in their designated area. 4) Return to the black box to pick up your dancer Ages 3-11 at 6:30pm Ages 12 and up at 7:00pm 1)
It’s Showtime! Here’s How it Will Work: 1)
2) 3) 4) 5)
6) 7)
Arrive to the CHRHS Black Box with your dancer at your allotted time: 12:30pm Ages 12 and up 12:45pm Ages 8 - 11 1:00pm Ages 3 - 7 Come with your dancer’s hair and make-up done. Dress your child in their costume and drop them off in their designated area. Parents are invited to sit in the audience. The show starts promptly at 1:30. After the show our photographer will snap a couple of pictures on stage. (Please refrain from snapping your own photos until we are completely done and have left the auditorium. If you are interested in purchasing some fabulous photos please refer to page __ to place your order!) Parents please return to the black box after the show to pick up your dancer and their belongings. Don’t forget to stop by the bake sale in the Wave Cafe!
Parents, please bake cookies or a baked good for our annual bake sale. Plan to join us after the show on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in the Wave Cafe. All items will be available by donation. Come eat, drink, support and be merry! 
 Because of allergies, specifically to nuts, please label all baked goods. Please check the bulletin board for a sign up sheet. We look forward to tasting your baked goods!
Rockland School of Ballet’s 2016 Spring Student Concert
Love is in theAir ORDER FORM Recital DVD, Photo CD (Portraits and Recital), Recital T-Shirts, RSB Photo Calendar, RSB Recital Photo Book
NAME:__________________________________________________________ DANCER’S NAME: ________________________________________________ FULL MAILING ADDRESS (please include zip code) _______________________________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________ Phones: _______________________________________________________________
☐ Recital DVD:
$30.00 How Many?__________
☐ Photo CD:
$25.00 How Many?__________
Portraits plus photos of the performance
☐ Recital T-shirt: $20.00 How Many?_______ DEADLINE: April 1 Circle Size(s): SC, MC, LC, SA, MA, LA, XLA Books and Calendars may be ordered at a later time Please attach your check or CASH and return to Miss Emily. Thank you. Payment Rec’d ☐yes or ☐no ________________________
Happy Birthday to some very special
Rockland School of Ballet students: Violet - 4 Juliet - 4 Isabella F. 6 Elizabeth - 11 Haven 12
Early Bird Discount on Summer Dance Camps at Rockland School of Ballet The following pages hold fun and exciting information about Rockland School of Ballet 2016 summer camps! Sign up before June
1, 2016 and you’ll receive an Early Bird
Discount with the price currently listed next to the camp.
Don’t wait because space is limited and we look forward to dancing with
you!
Summer 2016 June In addition to exciting new dance camps we will be offering weekly Adult Ballet classes, Monday 5:30-6:45pm, Wednesday 6:30 - 7:45pm and Friday 5:30 - 7:00pm. Drop in or purchase a punch card and save a bundle! See you in the studio!
June: 6/20 - 6/24 9:00 - 11:30am $140.00/student Angelina Ballerina Love to Dance, Dance Camp, Level I, Ages 3-4 Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance just like Angelina Ballerina in our ‘Love to Dance’ Camp! 6/20 - 6/24 2:00 - 5:00pm $140.00 /student Zoolandia Adventure Dance Camp, Ages 5 - 6 Your child will get movin’ exploring different animals movements in our fun Zoolandia Adventure Dance Camp! 6/27- 7/1 9:00 -11:30am $140.00/student Angelina Ballerina Love to Dance, Dance Camp, Level II, Ages 5-6 Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance just like Angelina Ballerina in our ‘Love to Dance’ Camp! 6/27-7/1 2:00 - 5:00pm $215.00/student Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp, Ages 7 and up The Sleeping Beauty is one of the most famous and lavish classical ballets about a king, a queen and their daughter, a princess who is put under a wicked spell. It is complete with good fairies and an evil fairy, a prince, and All prices represent Rockland School of Ballet’s Early Bird Discount, and are subject to change. Sign up before June 1, 2016 to receive this fabulous deal! All of our fun dance camps are designed to promote physical health, confidence and creativity, while teaching proper dance technique to young dancers. Each of our curriculums includes educational activities and art projects that will create excitement among young dancers. Space is limited so sign up your little dancer today with Rockland School of Ballet!
Summer 2016 July In addition to exciting new dance camps we will be offering weekly Adult Ballet classes, Monday 5:30-6:45pm, Wednesday 6:30 - 7:45pm and Friday 5:30 - 7:00pm. Drop in or purchase a punch card and save a bundle! See you in the studio!
July: 7/5 - 7/8 9:00am- 12:00pm $170/student Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp, Ages 7 and up The Sleeping Beauty is one of the most famous and lavish classical ballets about a king, a queen and their daughter, a princess who is put under a wicked spell. It is complete with good fairies and an evil fairy, a prince, and characters from the best fairytales. Your dancer will love dancing and learning all about Princess Aurora! 7/5 - 7/8 3:00 - 7:00pm The Contemporary Movement Dance Project Ages 12 and up See page 15 for a full description of this workshop. 7/11 - 7/15 9:00am -12:00pm $140/student Princess Adventure Dance Camp, Ages 5 - 6 Your little ballerina will delight in being a princess in our Princes Adventure Dance Camp! 7/11 - 7/15 2:00 - 4:30pm $140/student Angelina Ballerina Love to Dance, Dance Camp, Level I, Ages 3-4 Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance just like Angelina Ballerina in our ‘Love to Dance’ Camp! 7/18 - 7-22 2:00 - 6:00pm The Contemporary Movement Dance Project Ages 12 and up See page 15 for a full description of this workshop. 7/25-7/29 2:00 - 5:00pm $140/student Enchanted Forest Adventure Dance Camp, Ages 5 - 6 Your child will have an enchanting day at our Enchanted Forest Adventure Dance Camp! 7/27 - 7/29 9:00 -11:30 am $140/student Hippity Hoppity Dance Camp, Ages 3 - 5 Your child will love to Hippity Hoppity on over and dance with Francie, the fabulous French Frog! All prices represent Rockland School of Ballet’s Early Bird Discount, and are subject to change. Sign up before June 1, 2016 to receive this fabulous deal! All of our fun dance camps are designed to promote physical health, confidence and creativity, while teaching proper dance technique to young dancers. Each of our curriculums includes educational activities and art projects that will create excitement among young dancers. Space is limited so sign up your little dancer today with Rockland School of Ballet!
The Contemporary Movement: Summer 2016 All prices represent Rockland School of Ballet’s Early Bird Discount, and are subject to change. Sign up before June 1, 2016 to receive this fabulous deal!
Workshop: Labels July 5 - 8, 2016
3:00 - 7:00pm
Societies, cultures, communities, businesses, and individuals have become proficient at labeling everything and everyone. From skin color to sexual orientation, successes to failures, pricing structures to baby names, there isn’t anything around us lacking a definition or label.
Workshop: The Promise to Believe in Yourself July 18 - 22, 2016
2:00 - 6:00pm
Believe in yourself, make a pledge to accept and love who you are. Explore the nagging insecurities imposed on individuals by society that hold us back, create barriers and prevent us from reaching our full potential.
Join us as we explore how our society is affected by these labels, the toll it is taking on us, and what we can do to overcome the negative impacts of labeling.
Through discussion and dance, discover what it means to take a stand, break down personal barriers, and move forward while understanding how much potential exists in each one of us.
Process:
Process:
• Move and warm-up through the art of Contemporary Dance • Explore and discuss; through group exercises, videos, team building, and more we will explore the real meaning of the word “Label” • Learn a choreographed dance to accompany discussions and workshop topic • Go on location and film the choreographed piece • Edit the piece together turning it into a short film and splash it back across social media
• Move and warm-up through the art of Contemporary Dance • Explore and discuss; through group exercises, videos, team building, and more we will explore the real meaning of believing in oneself • Learn a choreographed dance to accompany discussions and workshop topic • Go on location and film the choreographed piece • Edit the piece together turning it into a short film and splash it back across social media
Early Bird Discount!
Early Bird Discount! $290.00/student Ages 12 and up
$230.00/student Ages 12 and up
The Contemporary Movement: Summer 2016 All prices represent Rockland School of Ballet’s Early Bird Discount, and are subject to change. Sign up before June 1, 2016 to receive this fabulous deal!
Workshop: I Can August 1 - 5, 2016
2:00 - 5:30pm
Do you ever find yourself saying, or even thinking the words ‘I can’t?’ Or even doubting your ability to do certain things? Come to The Contemporary Movement’s summer workshop, ‘I Can,’ and explore with us the meaning of the word can’t and your ability to do the things you never thought you’d be able to do.
Process: • Move and warm-up through the art of Contemporary Dance • Explore and discuss; through group exercises, videos, team building, and more we will explore the real meaning of the words “I Can” • Learn a choreographed dance to accompany discussions and workshop topic • Go on location and film the choreographed piece • Edit the piece together turning it into a short film and splash it back across social media
Early Bird Discount! $220/student Ages 9 - 11
Enrich Your Summer! Become an Assistant at Rockland School of Ballet
Offering Summer camps to children of all ages. Dancers interested in assisting must be at least 10 years old and 2 years experience at Rockland School of Ballet. Please contact Miss Emily for more information. 207-542-3556 missemily@rocklandballet.com
APRIL EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet
DRESS REHEARSAL Friday, April 15, 2016 5:00 pm Strom Auditorium
PERFORMANCE Saturday, April 16, 2016 1:30 pm Strom Auditorium
APRIL VACATION
Classes Resume
April 18 - 23, 2016 No classes
Monday, April 25, 2016 Regular classes resume until May 28th
PORTRAIT DAY Sunday, April 3, 2016 See pg14 for scheduling details
Tuition All Tuitions for the academic year need to be paid in full by April 10, 2016
MAY EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet Frog Princess Awards Saturday, May 28, 2016
Register For Fall 2016 Classes
Schedule coming soon!
Classes End for the Year Saturday, May 28, 2016
JUNE EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet
Early Bird Camp Registration Ends June1, 2016
Summer Camps Begin! 6/20 and run throughout the summer. See the schedule on page 21 - 24
Stage Make-Up
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another.
What do I need? Foundation Eye Liner Eye Shadow Mascara Blush Lipstick
Tips: Skin: Use a base that is close to the dancer’s skin color.
Eye Shadow: Layer your shadows. Begin with a neutral
Blend in and cover lightly with a translucent face powder (not
base before adding in additional colors: light brown,
required for small children).
blue or gray to highlight the eyes. Additionally, fill in the
Blush: Light red or pink rouge work well to highlight the cheekbones. Blend the edges and use enough to make the cheeks rosy!
eyebrows if they are light in color. Eye Liner: Select a navyblue, brown or gray. Avoid making thick lines, but just enough to accentuate the eye.
Lips: Lips are very curler, curl the lashes and apply important! Use a light red or pink lipstick to define the lips 2 coats of mascara. and enough so the lips stand Mascara: If you have a
out!
NO!
YES!
HAIR For the upcoming April 16th recital it is of the utmost importance that your dancer’s hair a be in a secure, proper ballet bun. Please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0zwvcHBB8I and watch our tutorial for assistance in putting your dancer’s hair into a bun that will not move during the show!
Face Lined eyes, dusted with neutral, highlight and darker accent. Finish with Mascara.
Filled eyebrows. Matched to natural color
Rouge dusted cheek bones.
Lipstick
Eyes 2: Base Color 1: Highlight 2: Accent
Rockland School of Ballet
April
Performance Time
Monthly Objective
Theater Space: Preparing for a year-end performance is one of the most exciting things for dancers. Many stages, like the one we will be going to, have a large space with lots of chairs called the Audience. The Audience faces the stage, that is usually lifted up off the ground. There are many moving parts and technology in a theater including, wires, ropes, big doors and huge curtains so we have to be careful where we are walking and always pay
attention!
Behind, or sometimes even under the stage is a dressing room. Dancers use this space to to get ready and stay warm for their time on stage.
wings
On the side of the stage there are curtains called , this is where dancers wait their turn to go on to the stage and dance. We must be careful not to touch the curtains because they wiggle and shake. Also be careful because if you can see the audience, then the audience can see you and we don’t want to detract from what’s happening on stage in the moment.
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Rockland School of Ballet
April
Monthly Concept
Performance Choreography Choreography The art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps and patterns of dancers. A few important reminders to ensure learning your choreography and performing with confidence are: • Be on time for all rehearsals and for the performance. • Be well rested for rehearsals and the performance. No parties, sleepovers, etc. the night before you go to the theater. • Eat healthy before coming to the theater. • Drink plenty of water at all times. No sodas. • Be prepared to wait your turn to dance. • Be as quite as possible while waiting. • If you get too excited or nervous, take several slow, deep breaths. • Please use the restroom before dressing. • Please use dance manners and keep your hands to yourself. • Remember — for safety — no running, doing gymnastics, standing on chairs, etc. • No eating or drinking in costume before or during the show. • Be polite, and mind the person in charge. • • Smile! The audience wants to see that you enjoy your dancing and that it • makes you feel good! 28
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Rockland School of Ballet’s Frog Princess Awards An Annual End of Year Ceremony and Celebration Every dancer enjoys the thrill of praise; the pride in achievement. Every dancer’s response to the Frog Princess Awards will be positive, immediate, and tangible. Every dancer is acknowledged - from the exceptional to the average - all seek recognition for their endeavors. Parents have the opportunity to see their children dance on their own, in an environment that is not competitive. Dancers maintain interest and enthusiasm over a period of years as they progress from level to level.
The Frog Princess Awards is a ready-made program of choreography that sets attainable goals for achievement. The Frog Princess Awards are a series of age- and level-appropriate distinctive choreographic compositions that students perform before an audience of parents and friends.
A most important aspect of the Frog Princess Awards is that they are NOT competitive - each student receives a medal, and a certificate. The Frog Princess Awards are a stress-free, enjoyable experience for teachers, dancers, and parents alike.
The fee is modest.
No heavy outlay for costumes: the dancers perform in their leotards. The entire learning process of the variations and the actual performance are a joyous experience for dancers.
Please mark your calendar! This year’s Frog Princess Awards will be Saturday, May 28, 2016
Important Dates Portrait Day Sunday, April 3, 2016 Dress Rehearsal Friday, April 15, 2016
Summer Camps Flip to page 13-16 for details about Summer 2016 at Rockland School of Ballet! Snow Queen Videos Available at the end of this month. See Miss Emily to place your order of a copy of the Snow Queen on DVD.
Spring Recital Saturday, April 16, 2016
April Break April 18th - 23rd 2016
Frog Princess Awards Saturday, May 28, 2016
Classes Resume The spring recital is fast approaching Saturday, April 16, 2016! Immediately following, Rockland School of Ballet will follow the academic calendar and have a week of vacation before resuming regular classes until Saturday, May 28, 2016 for the Frog Princess Awards! We look forward to dancing with you through the end of the year!
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Auditions: April 24th & 26th
Performance Dates: July 2nd, 3rd, 8th & 9th
Attention Youth and Adult Dancers! Miss Emily is looking for dancers and needs YOU! The beloved musical, ‘The Music Man,� will be performed in early July at Watts Hall in Thomaston. Miss Emily is looking for dancers interested in performing in a dance number (or two). To be in this performance dancers will not need to be in the entire musical but will need to commit to rehearsals in May and June. If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity please see or contact Miss Emily! Miss Emily 207-542-3556 missemily@rocklandballet.com
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ANGELINA BALLERINA Birthday Parties
Does your little dancer just adore Angelina Ballerina? Contact Rockland School of Ballet and host your next birthday party with us, all themed around beloved mousling Angelina Ballerina. Parties are designed for up to15 guests and available in different packages. So, contact Rockland School of Ballet today for your personalized quote and begin planning your little dancer’s next birthday party with Angelina Ballerina and Rockland School of Ballet!
What Do you get when you book your Angelina Ballerina Birthday Party? 1. A mini dance class and dance games 2. Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy birthday party invitations and envelopes 3. Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy birthday party name tag stickers 4. Official Angelina ballerina Dance Academy party star stickers 5. Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy birthday party coloring books 6. Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy birthday party balloons and Cake
Miss Emily’s Etiquette & Modeling Institute’s
Princess Academy Camp, August 8-12 "Manners Made Fun" Ages 6-8 More info in May newsletter.
EVALUATIONS In preparation for The Frog Princess Awards and the 2016/2017 dance academic year, all dancers and their parents are asked to join Miss Emily and Miss Jessica during the first week in May for an evaluation and assessment of the dancers performance. Time spent together will be positive and helpful in looking forward to goal setting, class selection and more! We look forward to seeing you all in the studio! *Please see below for a full schedule!
Friday, April 29th, 2016 4:00pm Xara Saturday, April 30th, 2016 12:45pm Ada and Haven 1:05pm Lilli Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 3:30pm Ella 4:00pm Hunter Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 6:00pm Korsen Thursday, May 5th, 2016 3:30pm Grace 4:00pm Isabella Friday, May 6th 2016 3:30pm Erin 4:15pm Chesley 7:30pm Liefe Saturday, May 7th, 2016 12:45pm Hayzel 12:55pm Gemma 1:05pm Elizabeth
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