FROM THE BARRE February 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:
A NOTE FRO M TH E DIR ECTR ESS
Studio NoteA note from Rockland School of Ballet. p.5
Class Schedule-
A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE SPRING RECITAL FROM THE DIRECTOR… P6
Flip to page 11 to view this year’s class schedule. p. 12
February ObjectivesMonthly objectives are back! Read inside to find out more about February’s monthly objective and movement concept at Rockland School of Ballet. p 7
TH E FRO G P RINCE SS AWA RDS
Brystle Nobles Fitness Read inside about fitness classes with Brystle Noble... p. 16
THE FIRST ANNUAL FROG PRINCESS AWARDS THIS SPRING READ ON INSIDE ...P. 11
February CalendarMark your calendars with these events p. 22
Angelina Ballerina -
CO NT E MP O R ARY M OVE M E NT S UM M ER P R O J E CT S
Book your child’s birthday party with Angelina Ballerina and Rockland School of Ballet, details inside! p 25
TURN INSIDE FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS, PRICES AND SCHEDULES ...P. 15
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Contents: Spring Recital All about the Spring Recital … p. 9
Costume DepositsDue NOW! Read all about it …. p.23
Summer 2016Turn inside for the summer 2016 schedule …. p13
April Calendar Mark your calendar with these events! …p.21
The Music ManYour chance to participate and dance in a local musical ….p. 19
March CalendarMark your calendars with these events
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p. 20
STUDIO NOTE
‘Miss Emily Bear’ & ’Miss Jessica Bear’
Rockland School of Ballet a note from the school Dear Students and Families,
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16, 2016 1:30pm at the Strom Auditorium in Rockport! Rockland School of Ballet is preparing, yet again for another fabulous Spring Recital. Dancers are already in preparations and working hard to make their performance the best one yet. It is sure to be another exciting show! Classes will resume after the April vacation and we’ll look forward to seeing everyone back in the studio as we prepare for our final event of the season.
In addition to marking your calendars for the spring recital please be sure to add the Frog Princess Awards on May 28th. A non-competitive small dance recital that allows each level to share what they have learned over the past year, demonstrate new skills and graduate to a new level. Read inside for more information! As always thank you all for your hard work and participation keep dancing!
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A Note From The Directress Spring Recital Free to Patrons In an effort to make this spring’s show free to patrons, we will be trying out the “non-rental paying category.” The Strom performance SPACE will be free to us, BUT there will still be expenses. In my emails with the Camden Hills Administration this is what I learned about the “Non Rental Paying Category”
Miss Emily: “In planning the spring recital, I am wondering about how the "Non Rental Paying Category" works. If I do not charge for the recital, does this mean that the use of the auditorium is free, or are there costs involved?”
CHRHS Administration: “You are correct that if you do not charge an entry fee to your event, you do not pay rental fees for the auditorium. You are still liable for all tech worker, house manager, equipment rental, custodial and other charges.” These fees, tech, manager, equipment, custodial, etc… cost us about $800.00+ for The Snow Queen, a little bit less than half of the total cost of the production space – performance plus fees. This means that we will still have to charge a recital fee. But, since the fees will be less, we can pass the savings on to you. Therefore the recital fee will be reduced from $45.00 to $30.00 per family. Hopefully this will cover the expense. Thank you for your understanding, Miss Emily
Rockland School of Ballet
February
Monthly Objective
Expressing Emotions Through Movement By expressing emotions through movement dancers are able to tell a story without using words. Usually in class, dancers should have a genuine smile or pleasant expression on their faces, but dancers also should be able to express a broad range of emotions with their faces and through their bodies. Since dance is a theatrical art form, telling a story through movement and music and learning to express the necessary emotion is often critical to the telling of a story.. Some of the different emotions dancers can portray with their bodies and faces are: -Happy -Sad -Mad -Angry -Excited 7
Rockland School of Ballet
February Movement Concept
Relationships to Others Relationships to Others:
referring to the placement of the individual dancer’s body in relation to the dancers around him or her For example: -
Side by Side In front of and in back of Circling around another On top of and below In-between and through Facing away from and toward each other
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Costume Deposits and Recital Fee
Rockland School of Ballet’s 2016 Spring Recital Rockland School of Ballet is thrilled to announce that this year’s spring recital will be at the Strom Auditorium! This year’s theme is “Love is in the Air.” Being that there is so much love floating around there will be no tickets at this year’s show. So, tell all of your family and friends and come support our dancers! We are yet again in full swing with preparations and look forward to performing another
exciting show. Dress rehearsal will be held on: Friday, April 15, 2016 at 5:00 with a performance on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 1:30. Costumes for the Spring performance will be ordered during the second week in February ALL costume fees must be paid before then! As stated in the studio handbook, Spring Costume Fees are due per costume (and includes tights) and is as follows:
Early Childhood Program$79.13
Junior Program: $84.40 Youth Program: $94.95 We are very excited about this year’s spring recital and look forward to showcasing all of our dancers and their tremendous skills.
Happy Birthday to some very special
Rockland School of Ballet students: Icelynn - 6 Korsen - 9 Hayzel - 10 Anna - 4 Lilli - 14
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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
Rockland School of
Ballet Schedule Monday:
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet- 5:30-6:45pm
Tuesday:
Ballet Fit! Floor Stretch and Barre (Adult)- 10:00-11:00am Youth Ballet (Age 11-18)- 4:30-6:30pm Contemporary Repertoire (Teen)- 6:30-8:00pm
Wednesday: Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level I (Age 3 &4)- 10:00-11:00am Leap ‘n Learn Pre Ballet (Age 5)- 2:30-3:30pm Leap ‘n Learn Primary Ballet (Age 6 & 7)- 3:30 - 4:45pm Ballet I (Age 8 - 10)- 4:45 - 6:00pm Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday:
Youth Ballet (Age 12-18)- 4:30-7:00pm Pre Pointe (Age 12-18)- 7:00 - 7:45pm
Friday:
Youth Ballet (Age 11-18)- 4:30-6:30pm - Adults Welcome Contemporary (Age 11-18)- 6:30 - 7:30pm
Saturday:
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level I (Age 3 & 4) 8:40-9:30am Leap ‘n Learn Pre Ballet (Age 5) 9:40-10:40am Leap ‘n Learn Primary Ballet (Age 7 & 8) 10:40am-12:00pm Contemporary/Jazz (Age 7 & 8) 12:00-12:45pm Youth Ballet - Mix level (Age 8 - 15) 1:45-3:15pm Youth Contemporary/Jazz (Age 8 - 15) 3:15-4:15pm
207.542.3556. ~ www.rocklandballet.com ~ missemily@rocklandballet.com
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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 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 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 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 Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp, Ages 7-9 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!
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 Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp, Ages 7-9 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 14 for a full description of this workshop. 7/11 - 7/15 9:00am -12:00pm 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 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 14 for a full description of this workshop. 7/25-7/29 2:00 - 5:00pm 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 Hippity Hoppity Dance Camp, Ages 3 - 5 Your child will love to Hippity Hoppity on over and dance with Fabianna, the fabulous French Frog!
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!
Rockland School of Ballet The Contemporary Movement: Summer 2016
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: • 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
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 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
$240.00/student Ages 12 and up
$300.00/student Ages 12 and up
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Classes Meet: Monday 6:00 & 7:15am Wednesday 6:00 & 7:15am Friday 6:00 & 7:15am
8 Lindsey Street Rockland, Maine 04841
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Important Dates February Break February 15th - 20th 2016
Summer Camps Flip to page 13-15 for details about Summer 2016 at Rockland School of Ballet!
April Break April 18th - 23rd 2016
Dress Rehearsal Friday, April 15, 2016
Spring Recital Saturday, April 16, 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!
The Frog Princess April 2015 RSB adult class photograph by Josh Gerritsen
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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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MARCH EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet
PORTRAIT DAY Date to be determined
Tuition To avoid the $10 late fee please pay your March Tuition due by the week of March 1, 2015
PLAYBILL ADVERTISING Fill out information to advertise in this year’s playbill
Biographies Students (and parents!) please submit your (child’s) biographies no later than March 19th!
APRIL EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet
DRESS REHEARSAL
PERFORMANCE
APRIL VACATION
Classes Resume
April 18 - 23, 2016 No classes
Monday, April 25, 2016 Regular classes resume until May 28th
Friday, April 15, 2016 5:00 pm Strom Auditorium
Saturday, April 16, 2016 1:30 pm Strom Auditorium
Tuition To avoid the $10 late fee please pay your April Tuition due by the week of April 4, 2016
Maine Dance Teachers Club
To avoid the $10 late fee please pay your tuition by February 1, 2016
Workshop Sunday, February 7, 2016
February Vacation
Costume Fees Due
Monday, February 15, 2016 Through Saturday, February 23, 2016
Early Childhood: $79.13 Juniors: $84.40 Youth: $94.95
February 2016
Tuition Due
Rockland School of Ballet
Early Childhood Program
$79.13
Youth Program
$94.95
Junior Program
$84.40
COSTUME FEES 2016
Your costume fee goes towards finding and providing the best quality costumes for your dancer(s). We kindly ask that you pay your costume fee(s) as promptly as possible, by February 5, 2016.
Recital Fee A Recital fee of $30 was due no later than the week of January 25th. The cost of your recital fee goes towards helping Rockland School of Ballet acquire the use of the Strom Auditorium Stage, lighting, sound, programs and the many other unseen costs associated with putting on a show. As always, we thank your for your continued support of Rockland School of Ballet!
Since “LOVE IS IN THE AIR,� there will be no tickets for the Spring recital. Please tell your family and friends to come and support all of our dancers on stage!
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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