FROM THE BARRE
May2016
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.4
May ObjectivesRead inside to find out more about May monthly objectives at Rockland School of Ballet. p 20
Angelina Ballerina Book your child’s birthday party with Angelina Ballerina and Rockland School of Ballet, details inside! p 25
TH E FRO G P RINCE SS AWA RDS
Summer 2016Turn inside for the summer 2016 schedule …. p 9 - 17
THE FIRST ANNUAL FROG PRINCESS AWARDS THIS SPRING READ ON INSIDE ...P. 23
The Music ManYour chance to participate and dance in a local musical ….p. 24
FA L L 2 0 16 S CH E DU LE I S HE R E!
Snow QueenThe Snow Queen video and photo order for is here! … p. 6
Get ready for Snow Queen 2016
TURN INSIDE DETAILS AND REGISTER NOW…. ….P. 30 & 31
auditions!…. pg. 29
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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, Bravo, brava! We are so proud of all of Rockland School of Ballet Dancers for such a wonderful performance in the Spring recital. Your dances were marvelous, your stage presence was superb and watching each and everyone of you was absolutely majestic. Even though we just completed our annual spring recital we still have a few more weeks of classes, and one big event to go. We are back at work in the studio with classes, preparing for the first
annual Frog Princess Awards. Join us on May 28th at Watts Hall in Thomaston as we finish out the year by celebrating and demonstrating all that we have learned this year. Additionally don’t forget to sign up for dance camps, the early bird discount ends soon and we would love to see each and every one of you in the studio this summer! And finally, the Fall schedule will be out by the end of the month, so why wait? Turn in your registration now!
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Love is In The Air Rockland School of Ballet 2016 Spring Recital.
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 ________________________
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: Bella - 8 Ruth Anne - 60 Diane - 71
Time is running out for
Summer Dance Camp Early Bird Discounts at Rockland School of Ballet Sign up today!! 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 AT RSB
Rockland School of Ballet, 8 Lindsey Street, Rockland www.rocklandballet.com 207-542-3556 Angelina Ballerina “Love to Dance” Dance Camp!
Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance just like Angelina Ballerina! June 20 – June 24 9:00 - 11:30 am Level 1: Age 3-4 June 27 – July 1 9:00 - 11:30 am Level 2: Age 5-6 July 11 – July 15 2:00 - 4:30 pm Level 1: Age 3-4
Explore your passion!
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp!
The Sleeping Beauty is one of the most famous and lavish classical ballets! Your dancer will love dancing and learning all about Princess Aurora! June 27 - July 1 2:00 - 5:00 pm Ages 7 and Up July 5 - July 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 7 and Up
Develop your technique!
Contemporary Workshop: Labels
Assimilate creativity!
Join us as we explore how our society is affected by these label and the toll it is taking on us, and what we can do to overcome the negative impacts of labeling July 5- July 8 3:00pm - 7:00 pm Ages 12 and Up
Enchanted Forest Adventure Dance Camp! Your child will have an enchanting day at our Enchanted Forest Adventure Dance Camp! July 25 - July29 2:00 - 5:00 pm Ages 5 - 6
Hippity Hoppity Dance Camp!
Your child will love to Hippity Hoppity on over and dance with Francie, the fabulous French Frog! July 27 – July 29 9:00 -11:30 am Ages 3 - 5
You and your child will be inspired this summer with so much to choose from!
Zoolandia Adventure Dance Camp!
Your child will get movin’ exploring different animal movements in our fun Zoolandia Adventure Dance Camp! June 20 – June 24 2:00 - 5:00 pm Ages 5 - 6
Contemporary Workshop: I CAN
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. August 1 –August 5 2:00pm - 5:30 pm Ages 9 – 11
Princess Adventure Dance Camp!
Your little ballerina will delight in being a princess in our Princess Adventure Dance Camp! July 11 – July 15 9:00am -12:00 pm Ages 5 - 6
Contemporary Workshop: The Promise to Believe in Yourself 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. July 18 – July 22 2:00 - 6:00 pm Ages 12 and Up
All Rockland School of Ballet summer camps, workshops and classes consist of educational dance materials, that focus on the objectives of physical health, confidence, creativity, and age-appropriate, proper dance technique! Check it all out today at www.rocklandballet.com!
a n i r e l l a B a n i l e g n A p m a C e c n a D � s m a e r D t “Balle Your child will be inspired to pursue their dreams of dance just like Angelina Ballerina! This complete camp curriculum includes education activities and craft projects that will create excitement among young dancers.
June 20 - 27, 9:00 - 11:30 am Level I Ages 3 & 4 June 27 - July 1 9:00 - 11:30am Level II Ages 5 & 6 July 11 - 15, 2:00 - 4:30 pm Level I Ages 3 & 4 Early Bird: $140 After June 1st: $165.00 Activities include: Dance Class Creative Movement Story Time Healthy Eating Lessons Strong Body Lessons Angelina Ballerina Crafts Choreography and Week End Performance Snack Angelina Ballerina Video End of Camp Party
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp Have fun learning all about “The Seeping Beauty.” One of the most famous and lavish ballet’s of all time, The Sleeping Beauty is complete with Princesses, a Prince, Fairies, and characters from all the best fairytales.
June 27 - July 1 2:00 - 5:00pm July 5 - 8 9:00 - 12:00 pm Ages 7 and Up Early Bird: $170 After June 1st: $195.00 Activities include: Ballet Class Beauty Books Sleep/Dream Journals Lavender Eye Pillows Viewing of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet on Video Learning the History of The Sleeping Beauty Examining the Psychology of The Sleeping Beauty Looking at the Cultural Implications of The Sleeping Beauty Lessons in Dance History Dance Vocabulary, Nutrition and Anatomy Healthy Snack Contemporary/Creative Dance End of Camp Performance and Party
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
Adventure Dance Camps Your child will have a fun and educational dance experience with one of our Adventure Dance Camps this summer! Our complete camp curriculums include educational actives and craft projects that will create excitement among young dancers!
Get Wild and Dance1 Zoolandia Adventure Dance Camp! Get movin’ and exploring with different animals in our fun Zoolandia Adventure Dance Camp! June 20 - 24, 2016 2:00 - 5:00pm Ages 5 & 6
Bring Out Your Inner Princess! Princess Adventure Dance Camp! Your little ballerina will delight in being a princess in our Princess Adventure Dance Camp! July 11 - 15, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm Ages 5 & 6
Become Enchanted Enchanted Forest Adventure Dance Camp! Your child will have an enchanting day at our Enchanted Forest Dance Camp! July 24 - 29, 2016 2:00 - 5:00pm Ages 5 & 6
Get Jummpin’! Hippy Happily Dance Camp! Your child will love to Hippy Hoppity on over and dance with Francie, the fabulous French Frog! July 27 - 29, 2016 9:00 - 11:30am Ages 3 - 5
Miss Emily’s Etiquette & Modeling Institute’s
Princess Academy Camp August 8 - 12, 2016 9:00 - 11:30 am Ages 6-8 "Manners Made Fun" Early Bird: $140 After June 1st: 165.00 Being a princess means big responsibility! Your child wants to be a princess. The Princess Academy “Manners Made Fun” camp curriculum will impart the importance of good manners that all really princesses around the world are taught. Our education activities and craft projects will create excitement among young people.
Activities Include: Story Time and Discussion Speaking, Greetings and Introductions Table Manners Personal Best Fun and Education Etiquette Games Craft Activities Healthy Snack End-of-Camp Tea Party
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 have 2 years experience at Rockland School of Ballet. Please contact Miss Emily for more information. 207-542-3556 missemily@rocklandballet.com
MAY EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet Frog Princess Awards Saturday, May 28, 2016
Register NOW for the 2016-17 ballet school year
Classes End for the Year Saturday, May 28, 2016
Schedule for the 2016-2017 ballet year posted in this issue and in the studio!
JUNE EVENTS Events at Rockland School of Ballet
Early Bird Camp Registration Ends June1, 2016
Rockland Summer Solstice Event June 18, 2016
Summer Camps Begin! June 20th, and run throughout the summer. See the schedule on page 21 - 24
Rockland School of Ballet
May
Pantomime
Monthly Objective
Pantomime: The telling of a story without words by means of bodily movements, gestures and facial expressions. Pantomime is just like talking! If you talk too fast or mumble no one can understand what you are saying. Accentuate your movements and make sure your audience will understand what you are saying. Pantomime has no words, but if the movements are not performed slowly and clearly, no one will understand what you are saying. When dancing, pantomime use your body, arms, legs and face to help tell your story.
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Rockland School of Ballet
May
Evaluation/Assessment Monthly Concept
(noun) the act of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something. The objective of assessments at Rockland School of Ballet is to measure the individual student’s progress. As we wind up the academic year, all junior and youth dancers and their parents will be asked to join Miss Emily and Miss Jessica during the first week in May for an evaluation and assessment of the dancers performance, and growth. Time spent together will be positive and helpful and meant to help dancers set goals, progress forward and thrive.
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Important Dates Frog Princess Awards Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 6:00pm Dancer Call: 5:30pm Monday, August 29, 2016 First day of Fall Classes
LOST AND FOUND Lost and Found items at RSB need to be claimed by May 28th. All unclaimed items will be donated after the Frog Princess Awards, so take a moment and go through the basket on the table in the waiting room and claim belongings to you!
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.
It’s not too late to order your photo CD’s, DVD’s and T-Shirts! Order forms are available in this issue of From the Barre and in the studio. Hurry, don’t wait, this year’s performances were fantastic and a memory you will want to have forever!
T-shirt deadline is May 14th
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 6:00pm for the Frog Princess Awards! Following the presentation of dances there will be a potluck dinner and a chance to mix and mingle. It’s sure to be a wonderful evening. 22
All Dancers will participate In the annual End-of-Year Celebration !
Watts Hall, Thomaston th May 28 , 6:00 pm Potluck Dinner to Follow Rockland School of Ballet
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ANGELINA BALLERINA Birthday Party Packages
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 to 12 guests and available in different packages. Contact Rockland School of Ballet today to reserve your date!
Angelina Ballerina “Little Star” Package Includes *45 minute official Angelina Ballerina dance class Classes include: creative movement Angelina Ballerina dance stories and much more * Classes take place in Rockland School of Ballet’s state of the art studio. * 45-minutes provide for party activities, (Cake & presents) * Invite up to 15 of your friends to join in the fun! * Decorate the party space with Angelina Ballerina party balloons that will also be given to each guest to take home as a party favor. * All paper goods such as tablecloths, plates, cups, forks, and napkins. * Official Angelina Ballerina party invitations * Official Angelina Ballerina stickers and coloring book for each child * Official set of Angelina Ballerina ears for each birthday honoree to take home * Set up and clean up provided by Rockland School of Ballet.
$250.00 Parents provide any other food they wish to serve including, i.e. cupcakes and ice cream, savories, as well as beverages. Contact Rockland School of Ballet today to reserve your party date!
Angelina Ballerina “Star of the Show” Package Includes This package includes everything that is in the “Little Star” Package PLUS: *Official set of Angelina Ballerina ears for each party participant to wear during class and then return to the teacher once the dance class portion of the party is complete. *Official Angelina Ballerina dance skirt for each attendee to wear during the dance class and then return to the teacher once the dance class portion of the party is complete. Parents provide any other food they wish to serve including, i.e. cupcakes and ice cream, savories, as well as beverages. . Contact Rockland School of Ballet today to reserve your party date!
$300.00
*Additional party favors not included with above packages such as skirts & ears for each party guest to take home. Ears and skirts may be purchased as an add-on.
Other Birthday Party Packages Prima Ballerina Birthday Party *Dance class: 45 minutes for age 3-4, 60 minutes for age 5 and up Classes include: creative movement and dance stories and much more * Classes take place in Rockland School of Ballet’s state of the art studio. * Invite up to 12 of your friends to join in the fun! * Decorate the party space with balloons that will also be given to each guest to take home as a party favor. * All paper goods such as tablecloths, plates, cups, forks, and napkins. * Set up and clean up provided by Rockland School of Ballet. Parents provide any food they wish to serve including cake, cupcakes and ice cream. Contact Rockland School of Ballet today to reserve your party date!
Current RSB Birthday Student $130.00 Non-Student: $150.00
More Birthday Party Packages
Little Princess Birthday Party
Shining Star Birthday Party
*Dance class: 45 minutes for age 3-4, 60
*Dance class: 45 minutes for age 3-4, 60 minutes for age 5 and up Classes include: creative movement and dance stories and much more
minutes for age 5 and up Classes include: creative movement and dance stories and much more * Classes take place in Rockland School of Ballet’s state of the art studio. * A space for other party activities such as snacks, cake and ice-cream. * Invite up to 12 of your friends to join in the fun! * Decorate the party space with balloons that will also be given to each guest to take home as a party favor. * All paper goods such as tablecloths, plates, cups, forks, and napkins.
Party throwers provide:
* Any food they wish to serve including cake, cupcakes and ice cream * All decorations (with RSB approval) * All paper goods such as tablecloths, plates, cups, forks and napkins * Set-up and clean-up * Contact Rockland School of Ballet today to reserve your party date!
Current RSB Birthday Student $100.00 Non-Student: $120.00
* Invite up to 12 of your friends to join in the fun!
Party throwers provide:
* Party Space * Dance class space * Any food they wish to serve including cake, cupcakes and ice cream * All decorations (with RSB approval) * All paper goods such as tablecloths, plates, cups, forks and napkins * Set-up and clean-up * Contact Rockland School of Ballet today to reserve your party date!
Current RSB Birthday Student $75.00 Non-Student: $100.00
Goodbye Evelyn and Anna! We will miss you! We wish you all the best and many fabulous years of dancing to come!
The
Snow Queen “The Snow Queen” is a delightful winter production adapted for ballet from the classic children’s story written by Hans Christian Andersen demonstrating that friendship, hope, integrity, persistence toward one’s goals and determination can enable anyone to overcome life’s obstacles. Audition Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 2:00 - 5:00 at Rockland School of Ballet and participate in this wonderful story. Characters to include:
Gerda Kai
Enchantress Gypsy Girls Princess Crows
Flowers
The Snow Queen
Your Child will Soar!
At
Rockland School of Ballet What we offer: Dance pedagogy with a strong foundation in dance and movement that lays a firm foundation for academic skills as dancers in our programs are exposed to the concepts of movement sequencing, patterning, and spatial relationships. Your child will receive a quality dance education that will foster selfconfidence and body-awareness and skills that last a lifetime.
Rockland School of Ballet 2016/2017 Schedule MONDAY
TUESDAY
Brystle Noble’s Fitness : CORE Conditioning Circuit 6:00 - 7:00AM 7:15 - 8:15 AM
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Brystle Noble’s Fitness : 6:00 - 7:00AM 7:15 - 8:15 AM
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy
North Haven
TM
Ages 3 & 4 9:30 - 10:20
Ballet Fit! Floor Stretch & Barre Adult Ballet 10:00 - 11:00
Youth Program Ballet Level 3 Ages 12 - 20 5:30 - 7:00
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet 5:30 - 7:00
Youth Program Ballet Trainees 4:30- Before class requirement 30 min stretch, strength & goals Youth Program Ballet Level 3 Ages 12 - 20 4:30 - 6:30 Youth Program The Contemporary Movement Level II Ages 13+ 6:30 - 8:00
Youth Program Pre Pointe Level I/ pointe training * 7:05 - 7:50
* By invitation only
LnL Program Junior Ballet I Age 8 3:45 - 5:00
Contemporary/ Jazz Age 8 5:00-5:45
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy TM Ages 3 & 4 5:45 - 6:25
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet 6:30 - 8:00
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy TM Ages 3 & 4 9:00 - 9:50 LnL Pre-Ballet Age 5 10:00 - 11:00
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy TM Ages 3 & 4 3:00 - 3:50 Youth Program The Contemporary Movement Level I Ages 12 + 4:00 - 5:30
SATURDAT
Brystle Noble’s Fitness : Cardio and Core 6:00 - 7:00AM 7:15 - 8:15 AM
Strength Conditioning Circuit
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy TM Ages 3 & 4 9:00 - 9:50
FRIDAY
First day of Classes:
Youth Program Ballet Trainees 4:30- Before class requirement 30 min stretch, strength & goals Youth Program Ballet Level 2 -3 Ages 12 - 20 4:30 - 7:00 Youth Program Pre Pointe Level II/pointe training * 7:05 - 7:55
LnL Pre-Ballet Age 6 11:15 - 12:15
Junior Program Junior Ballet II Age 9 - 13 3:45 - 5:00 Junior & Youth Program Contemporary Dance Age 9 - 13 5:00 - 6:00
LnL Primary Ballet Age 7 12:30 - 1:45 Rehearsal and Choreography
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet 6:00 - 7:30
Hoop Jam With Beth 7:30 - 9:30
Monday, August 29, 2016
2016-2017 Ballet School Registration This fall as a convince to our clients we are simplifying our registration process.
Here’s how it will work: 1) Register for your classes online or by mail. * All necessary registration forms are available online and in the studio
2) Dance-wear pick-up and slipper fittings can be done by scheduling an appointment with Miss Emily prior to the dancers’ first class. Alternatively, the first class will be used as a ‘fitting day.’ 3)Contracts will be filled out and ready to sign by the dancer’s first class or by appointment. 4) Payments will now be available online through ‘Square,’ the same credit/debit card processing we use in the ballet school. 5) Early registration (before July 15) will be awarded with a $5.00 gift certificate towards anything at Rockland School of Ballet. First day of Classes: Monday,
August 29, 2016
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