FROM THE BARRE December 2014
R OC KL A N D SC HOOL OF BA LLET
Rockland School of Ballet Founder & Director
Emily Jenks
Images Jacob Gerritsen Jessica McMahon Xara Sunne
Founded in 1998 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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Featured:
HOST YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY AT ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET WITH ANGELINA BALLERINA.... P. 14
Studio NoteA note from Rockland School of Ballet. p. 4
Boot Camp FitnessWork out and get fit with Brystle Noble. Weekday morning classes at Rockland School of Ballet details on p.15
Happy BirthdayHappy Birthday to Rockland School of
C AST LIST
D E C E M B E R DAT E S
IT’S FINALLY HERE: THE 2015 RECITAL CAST LIST! ......P. 19
MARK YOUR CALENDARS WITH THESE IMPORTANT DATES!.......P. 12
O B S E RVAT I O N W E E K
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READ ABOUT THIS YEAR’S WINTER OBSERVATION WEEK!.......P. 10
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE START OF 2015!.......P. 13
Ballet’s very own dancers. p. 11
Maine Dance Teachers ClubMaine Dance Teachers Club Workshops. Dates and details inside. p. 8
Movie TicketsHelp heat Rockland School of Ballet with this fundraiser. p. 16
ObjectivesDecember class objectives at Rockland School of Ballet. p.26 Secret SantaJoin in on Rockland School of Ballet’s Studio Secret Santa...... p. 20
FROG PR IN CE S S
MerchandisePurchase the perfect Christmas gift at Rockland School of Ballet ..... p. 22
A FROG PRINCESS TOTEM ......P. 18
Hospitality HouseHelp those in need this holiday season.... P. 25
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STUDIO NOTE
Rockland School of Ballet a note from the studio “Simply having a wonderful dancing time,” they sing with a melodic tune. We have so many exciting things going on, new opportunities and wonderful gifts from Rockland School of Ballet. First and foremost in the spirit of the holiday season be sure to read our article on the hospitality house and how you can give back to a community in need. Additionally we are thrilled about our progress on this year’s spring recital. See inside for more details and cast lists. Have you purchased all of your Christmas gifts? Rockland School of Ballet has exactly what you need for you and your dancer. From merchandise to classes and personalized calendars with class photos.
It is a wonderful time of year, and despite the cold weather we are warmed up and ready to dance. Ready to teach and ready to spread the holiday cheer!
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Now Enrolling Students in Winter Programs
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Space Available Rockland School of Ballet Studio Space is available for rent. Perfect for mat Pilates, Zumba and Yoga classes. Please contact Emily Jenks for availability and rental information. missemily@rocklandballet.com or 207.542.3556
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Miss Emily’s Etiquette & Modeling Institute Winter Schedule Monday Diamonds in the Rough, Basic Etiquette, Level I Teen 3:00 - 4:30 PM $345.00 Wednesday Mind Your Manners, Basic Manners, Level I Ages 9 - 12 5:00 - 6:15 PM $318.00 Thursday Mind Your Manners, Basic Manners, Level I Ages 5 - 8 3:45 - 4:50 PM $291.00
Maine Dance Teachers Club upcoming workshops Congratulations Miss Ella Andrews for winning free admittance to a Maine Dance Teachers Club workshop! Ella, we look forward to attending another workshop with you!
October 5, 2014 Waterville Opera House Arts Space Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop November 2, 2014 Waterville Opera House Arts Space Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Tap and Ballet January 11, 2015 Waterville Opera House Arts Space Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and Hip-Hop February 8, 2015 Waterville Opera House Arts Space Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Contemporary, and Ballet
$30/dancer
MDTC
What is the MDTC? The Maine Dance Teachers Club meets once a month during the school year in Waterville at the Opera House and Arts Space. Additionally an annual summer workshop is planned to bring together dancers from across the state.
WHO? The Maine Dance Teachers Club was founded many years ago by local dance teachers who had the dream of bringing together dancers and fellow teachers. Today it is successfully run by a board of directors including Miss Emily! WHAT? What does the MDTC do? The board of directors works hard to bring in well known dance teachers, choreographers and directors to teach classes to workshop participants. Come to a workshop and experience a day full of classes including, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and much more.
WHEN/WHERE? The MDTC meets on the first Sunday of each month in Waterville at the Opera House and Arts Space. Additionally in the Summer the MDTC plans a two day workshop for teachers and dancers. Miss Emily attends each workshop and is happy to help provide and organize transportation. WHY? Attending a MDTC workshop allows for a full day of dancing, exploration into new genres of dance, meeting fellow dancers and experiencing different styles of teaching. Broaden your dance education by attending a workshop, learn a lot and have fun dancing.
Observation Week 12/12/14-12/20/14 at Rockland School of Ballet In lieu of a winter recital Rockland School of Ballet will be hosting an observation week in our studio. We invite you to join us and observe your dancer in class and see how much she has learned while she demonstrates her love of dance for you!
Monday:
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet- 5:30-6:45pm
Tuesday:
Mommy & Me (Age 18mo- 3yrs)- 9:00-9:35am Ballet Fit! Floor Stretch and Barre (Adult)- 10:00-11:00am Youth Ballet (Age 11-18)- 5:00-6:30pm Contemporary/Lyrical (Teen)- 6:30-8:00pm
Wednesday: Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level I (Age 3 &4)- 10:00-10:50am Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level II (Age 5 & 6)- 2:30-3:30pm Leap ‘n Learn Primary Ballet (Age 7&8)- 3:45-5:00pm Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday: Youth Ballet (Age 10-18)- 5:00-6:30pm
Saturday:
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet- 8:00-9:15am Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level I (Age 3 & 4) 9:30-10:20 Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level II (Age 5 & 6) 10:30-11:30 Leap ‘n Learn Primary Ballet (Age7 & 8) 11:45-1:00 Primary Junior Jazz (Age 7 & 8) 1:00-1:30 Youth Ballet (Age 11-13) 1:30-3:00 Youth Contemporary/Jazz (Age 11 - 18) 3:05-4:00 Youth Tap (Age 11-18) 4:00-4:30
Happy Birthday to some very special
Rockland School of Ballet students: Isla – 4 Connie – 76 Mercedes – 11 Layla – 11 Hunter - 16
DECEMBER
Events at Rockland School of Ballet
December Tuition Due
Observation Week December 15-20, 2014
December 1, 2014
Winter Break
Happy Holidays from
December 21, 2014 - January 3, 2015
Rockland School of Ballet
2015 EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet
Winter Break December 21, 2014 January 3, 2015
Recital Fee Due week of January 19, 2015
Maine Dance Teachers Club Workshop Sunday, January 11, 2015
Dress Rehearsal
Spring Recital
Friday, April 17, 2015
Saturday, April 18, 2015
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
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MOVIE TICKET
Boo klet s are h ere!
Help us heat our studio Get your flagship cinemas ticket booklets and Rockland School of Ballet this holiday season! Rockland School of Ballet is participating in the Flagship Cinemas Movie Money Bonanza! Purchase one of the movie booklets (please see the flyer page for more information), and enjoy a movie night out at the cinema. Every booklet bought earns $6.00 for Rockland School of Ballet and helps to support and keep our facility running. Tickets will be on sale after the Thanksgiving holiday, to purchase a booklet and
support Rockland School of Ballet contact Miss Emily at 207.542.3556 or missemily@rocklandballet.com or visit us in the studio at 8 Lindsey Street Rockland Maine o4841.
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The Frog Princess
FROGS are a totem of change, or metamorphosis. It is the symbol of coming into one’s own creative power. The frog changes from an egg, to a polliwog, to a frog. Even after it becomes a frog, it lives close to and spends much time in the water. It always has contact with the creative force out of which it came. Usually frog people have strong ties to their own mothers. Frogs are also cold-blooded and take on the temperature of the surrounding area, therefore, people with this totem are often very sensitive to their surroundings and can rapidly change their moods to fit the circumstances.
Because FROGS live in both water and on land, linking to both of these elements and so results in a link to the lore of fairies and elves. They are also often linked to the moon (she moves the tides after all) and therefore the many Goddesses that are connected to the moon. They are known to be heralds of abundance or fertility and are said to hold the knowledge of weather and how to control it. Frog medicine can bring rains for every purpose – to cleanse, to heal, to helps things grow, to flood, to stir. Its energies can be used to bring light showers or downpours for most any purpose. A FROG coming into your life shows it’s time to ask yourself if it is time for a change. Are you becoming too bogged down in the day-to-day mire if your life? Do you need to invest in some new creative energy and make some changes? Are you drowning in emotions at the moment? The frog is calling for some change in the climatic conditions of your life.
The Frog Princess Cast List
Frog Princess: Emily Jenks Male Figure: Peter Jenks Barbie Doll Complex:
Erin Grace Liefe Ella
Sleeping Beauty Complex:
Katherine Mercedes Layla Haven Sierra
Princess and The Pea Complex: Xara Chesley Isabella Hunter Validation:
Gemma Hayzel Sophia Korsen Miriam
Balance:
Myah Sophie Lydia Seren Bella
Perception: Ada Maya Isabelle Froglets Group A: Emma, Leah, Rita, Elsie Froglets Group B: Evelyn, Krista, Olivia, Payden, Icelynn Froglets Group C: Marissa, Peyton, Emma, Isla, Sophia, Wisdom: Adults
Rockland School of Ballet Studio Secret Santa The holiday season is fast approaching! This year Rockland School of Ballet will be getting into the holiday spirit! Each class we will be celebrating with a secret santa gift exchange. How it will work: 1. In class during the week of December 1st, dancers will draw a name of another classmate. 2. Dancers and families will have 2 full weeks to find a secret santa gift for their classmate. We ask families to put a $5 dollar limit on their spending this year. 3. Gifts will be exchanged at the end of classes during observation week. Please contact Miss Emily with any questions or for help with gift ideas. We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with all of you!
#100HAPPYDAYS CAN YOU BE HAPPY FOR 100 DAYS IN A ROW? Rockland School of Ballet has taken the challenge! We are setting out to find something to be happy about each day and sharing it with you. Follow us on facebook to see what we’re happy about. To learn more about this global challenge, or to sign up yourself, follow this link: http://100happydays.com. What are you happy about?!
Angelina Ballerina Skirt and Mouse Ears
Light Pink Tank Leotard
Light Pink Revolution Wrap Sweater
Merchandise for Sale at Rockland School of Ballet Rockland School of Ballet has the perfect gifts for your dancer. Whether you are looking to give something special or searching for the perfect christmas gift come for your dancer come to Rockland School of Ballet where we have all kinds of dance apparel, t-shirts, gift cards, dance bags, leg warmers, leotards, bun covers, Angelina Ballerina Dolls and much more! Come to the studio or contact Miss Emily for more information.
Rockland School of Ballet Sweatshirts
Light Blue Revolution Wrap Sweater
Small Child White and Gold Costume
Rockland School of Ballet T-shirts
Locally Made Crocheted Dance Bags
Rockland School of Ballet
December Monthly Objective Dances from o"er C#nt$es
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Dances from O"er C#nt$es
Every human society practices dance... People around the world use dance to express themselves, pass on their histories and exercise their bodies.� Learning about dances from other countries help us to become better dancers. For example the Nutcracker shows many different cultures including: The Spanish Dance of Spain The Chinese Dance of China The Russian Dance of Russia The Arabian Dance of North Africa and the Middle East Learning about dances from other cultures teaches us about differences and similarities in movement, about the history of dance and how dance evolves over time, about music and costumes from other counties and about learning to appreciate the cultural heritage of others.
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Rockland School of Ballet
December Movement Concept Weight and Flow
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Weight and Flow Weight(n):
the amount or quantity of heaviness or mass,
amount a thing weighs. The force that gravitation exerts upon a body, equal to the mass of the body times the local acceleration of gravity.
It is important for dancers to distribute their weight evenly when dancing. It builds a strong and versatile dancer. Additionally, within movement, dancers can express to their audience many emotions and feelings through the heaviness or lightness in their movements.
Flow(n): an act of flowing movement in or as if in a stream. Dancers should understand how to flow from one movement to another gracefully and beautifully.
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Rockland School of Ballet Outreach There is great need in our community, and Hospitality House, on the Old County Road in Rockport, often has children as well as adults in need of shelter. Job loss, divorce, domestic violence, and the death of a loved one are but some of the challenges that create a struggle to make ends meet and pay bills. Sometimes the impact of these hardships means the loss of adequate shelter. These people are our friends, family members, neighbors, and fellow schoolmates. This is why Rockland School of Ballet chose this local ministry for our ministry. Hospitality House is the local homeless shelter. It was started in the early 1990’s by the local area churches. The way Rockland School of Ballet can help is through a ‘SHOEBOX MINISTRY.’ The ‘SHOEBOX MINISTRY’ is this: Shoeboxes are covered with wrapping paper, and filled with necessary items, such as: toiletries (travel size shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush/comb to name just a few), gloves &/or socks (in winter); (please see complete list at the studio.) And these boxes are taken to Hospitality House and when a person, or persons, in need comes to the shelter, they are given a shoebox with these basic necessities. Do you have a spare shoebox? Do you have travel size toiletry items, possibly from a hotel stay? Miss Emily has a collection of toiletries that have been donated from various people. If you do not have a shoebox – please pick one up from the waiting room, wrap it and fill it. And if you don’t have supplies, don’t forget – there are lots at the studio to fill your shoebox with. Maybe you can add a personal touch of a snack and/or gloves and a hat. Remember sometimes people flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their back. My sister-in-law showed up on my doorstep, one day in her nightgown with her two small children. Your generosity will always be remembered. Thanks!!
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