FROM THE BARRE
November 2015
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:
T HE SN OW Q U EE N
Featured: Studio Note-
READ INSIDE FOR CAST LISTS, STORY LINES, AND MORE ON THIS FABULOUS WINTER PERFORMANCE ... P. 5, 6
A note from Rockland School of Ballet. p.4
Class ScheduleFlip to page 11 to view this year’s class schedule. p. 11
November ObjectivesMonthly objectives are back! Read inside to find out more about November’s monthly objective and movement concept at Rockland School of Ballet. p7
Brystle Nobles Fitness
F O R S AL E GET YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT RSB!…. P 13
Read inside about fitness classes with Brystle Noble... p. 15
R E MI N D ER S A FEW REMINDERS FROM RSB.... P 17
October CalendarMark your calendars with these events 21
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Movie Ticket Bonanza -
CO NTE MP OR A RY DA NCE
Raise the Floor! With another fundraiser underway help us sell 100 booklets and raise $600 for our new floor! FMI p. 22
FIND OUT WHAT THE CONTEMPORARY DANCERS ARE UP TO AT RSB....P. 19
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STUDIO NOTE
‘Miss Emily Bear’ & ’Miss Jessica Bear’ see p17 for the full story behind the bears.
Rockland School of Ballet a note from the school Dear Students and Families, As we quickly approach the winter months we are so excited to bring you our first annual winter production of The Snow Queen. Dancers have been working hard in the studio learning choreography, Miss Emily has been busily sewing, creating and ordering costumes, as well as choreographing and teaching. Mark your calendars now, and be sure to tell all of your friends, The Snow Queen premieres on December 19th at the Strom Auditorium in Rockport. There is much to do as the date approaches. We will be handing out additional rehearsal schedules, as well as any other information you may need to know to ensure that this is a successful and beautiful 4
performance. For questions regarding The Snow Queen, rehearsals or other general inquiries, please contact Miss Emily. In addition to all of the wonderful madness surrounding The Snow Queen, read inside this issue of From the Barre and find out what Miss Jessica’s Contemporary Repertoire class has been up to! We hope you all are staying on your toes, keeping warm and enjoying the wonderful world of dance!
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R ock C ity B allet C ompany Presents
The Snow Queen A delightful winter production adapted for ballet from the classic children’s story by Hans Christian Anderson demonstrating that friendship, love, bravery, hope, integrity, persistence toward one’s goals, and determination can enable anyone to overcome life’s obstacles.
December 19, 2015 Strom Auditorium ~ 1:30 Tickets($15.00(at(RSB(or(at(the(door( Children(under(12(Free(
Cast List for The Snow Queen Third Draft PROLOGUE
Story the First, Which Describes a Looking-Glass and the Broken Fragments Hobgoblin – Isabella L. Imps (Students of the Hobgoblin) – Hunter, Chesley, Liefe, Erin, Grace, Ella, Seren, Bella, Myah, Madison, Makenzie Snow Queen - Xara Snowflakes – Lilli, Haven, Ada, Isabelle, Gemma, Rose
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Second Story: A Little Boy and a Little Girl Children – Seren, Bella, Myah, Madison, Makenzie, Young Gerda - Korsen Young Kai – Hayzel Grandmother - Joanna Snow Queen - Xara Snowflakes – Lilli, Haven, Ada, Isabelle, Gemma, Rose
Third Story: The Flower Garden of the Woman Who Could Conjure River – Liefe, Erin, Hunter, Isabella L., Chesley? Enchantress - Grace Garden Flowers – Addien, Brigid, Ember / Sophia, Helena / Anna, Juliet / Olivia, Krista, Evelyn, Isla / Icelynn, Isabella F. / Seren, Bella / Myah, Madison, Makenzie
Fourth Story: The Prince and Princess Crows – Liefe, Erin Princess - Sarah Prince - Hunter Court – Grace, Ella, Haven, Ada, Isabelle, Gemma, Rose, Hayzel Horses – Lilli, Isabella L.
Act 2 Fifth Story: Little Robber-Girl Gerda – Chesley Robbers – Hunter, Grace, Ella, Haven, Gemma, Rose, Korsen, Hayzel, Seren, Bella, Myah, Madison, Makenzie, Robber Girl - Ada Reindeer – Isabelle H.
Sixth Story: The Lapland Woman and the Finland Woman Lappish Woman – Miss Emily Finnish Woman – Miss Jessica Snowflakes – Lilli, Haven, Ada, Gemma, Rose, Hayzel, Grace, Ella Angels - Addien, Brigid, Ember, Sophia, Helena, Anna, Juliet, Olivia, Krista, Evelyn, Isla, Icelynn, Isabella F., Seren, Bella, Myah, Madison, Makenzie
Seventh Story: Of the Palace of the Snow Queen and What Happened There At Last Snow Queen – Xara; Gerda – Chesley; Kai – Hunter Snowflakes – Lilli, Haven, Ada, Gemma, Rose, Hayzel, Grace, Ella Princess – Sarah; Court Dancers: Grace, Ella, Haven, Gemma, Rose, Hayzel Robber Girl - Ada Reindeer – Isabelle H. Crows – Liefe, Erin Grandmother – Joanna
Finale: Curtain Call – ALL DANCERS
Rockland School of Ballet
November
Relationships
Monthly Objective
Learning to move while considering your placement in relationship to others is an important component of dance. Choreography and dancing in general is much more enjoyable if dancers are conscious of one another when traveling around the space instead of standing in a straight line. All dancers can successfully perform many interesting patterns and pathways in dance. Some relationship skills include: -following the leader -moving in and out of a circle -moving while holding hands with a partner -moving as a group in a horizontal line -moving sideways and in a vertical line as a class -moving with a partner, weaving in-between one another -moving around a partner -criss crossing 7
Rockland School of Ballet
November Movement Concept
Pathways, Speed & Energy Pathways(n): paths, courses, routes, or ways Dancers can dance in many paths about the space; left, right, upstage, down stage, down and over to name a few. Speed(n): Rapidity in moving, going, traveling, proceeding or performing; swiftness
Dancers can control the speed at which they dance; slow, medium or fast - a combination and in any direction. Energy(n): The capacity for vigorous activity; available power Dancers not only need an abundance of energy to dance, they can also show different amounts of energy when they dance; lethargy, exuberance or a moderate pace.
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Costume Deposits and Recital Fee
Rockland School of Ballet’s 2015 Winter Recital Rockland School of Ballet is thrilled to announce that this year’s winter production of ‘The Snow Queen’ will be at the Strom Auditorium! We are in full swing with preparations and look forward to performing this exciting show. As a reminder for all RSB students, family and friends, our first on stage rehearsal is scheduled Saturday December 12th 2:00 - 5:00pm. Dress rehearsal will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015 with a performance on
A recital fee of $45 are also due now. A recital fee, used by many dance studios across the country, allows for Rockland School of Ballet to branch out and acquire the use of the Strom Auditorium stage. We are very excited about this year’s winter All costume deposits were due the performance and look forward to week of October 26 - so if you showcasing all of our dancers and haven’t gotten yours in, please do so their tremendous skills. It is sure to now! Costume deposits not only help become one of the midcoast’s best pay for costumes but allow Rockland annual winter performances ever! School of Ballet and Miss Emily to select the best possible quality costuming for your child. Saturday, December 19, 2015. Rehearsal and show times will be published soon, please be on the lookout on our school bulletin boards and the December issue of From The Barre.
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Happy Birthday to some very special
Rockland School of Ballet students: Chesley - 19 Myah - 7 Makenzie - 7
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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Observation Week 11/16/15-11/21/15 at Rockland School of Ballet In addition to a winter recital, Rockland School of Ballet will be hosting an observation week. This year that observation week will be held November 16, 2015 - November 21, 2015. Students are invited to ask family members to come to the studio and observe them during dance classes. Parents, friends and family members - we look forward to having you in our studio and supporting your dancers.
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For a full schedule and times please view the previous page with our class schedule. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Emily at 207-542.3556 or missemily@rocklandballet.com
o p t s o P In keeping with the spirit of the holidays, last year RSB participated in a ‘food drive’ for the Thomaston food pantry, we invite families to once again please bring a canned or boxed food with them to ‘observation week.’ Your support and donations are priceless and go to a wonderful cause!
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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.
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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
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Classes Meet: Monday 6:00 & 7:15am Tuesday 9:00am Wednesday 6:00 & 7:15am Thursday 9:00am Friday 6:00 & 7:15am
8 Lindsey Street Rockland, Maine 04841
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Lice! With a heavy lice warning in schools this year Rockland School of Ballet is also taking precautions and asking dancers to please make sure your hair is up and in a proper ballet bun for each class. Additionally, please bring your own hair supplies, including a hairbrush and hair ties.
Parent Observation Week Postponed until January - more details to come!
Costumes for The Snow Queen
will be loaned to the student for a rental fee of $50.00 each. The rental fee will include a refundable deposit ($30.00 separate check) and a non-refundable cost ($20.00) for 'wear & tear'. The refundable deposit will be returned upon return of the costume to RSB in good order. This rental fee will not include recital tights which performers will need to purchase separately through the ballet school. There will be a recital fee of $45.00 per family due with the costume rental fee no later than October 26, 2015. Each family will receive 2 recital tickets.
Thanksgiving Week RSB will be closed Thursday 11/26 & Friday 11/27. All other classes will be held as usual. Summer Camps Stay tuned! In the next issue of From the Barre we’ll have information regarding summer 2016 at RSB
Stage Rehearsal 2:00pm Saturday December 12, 2015 Camden Hills Regional High School Strom Auditorium 25 Keelson Drive Rockport Maine
Dress Rehearsal 5:00pm Friday December 18, 2015 Camden Hills Regional High School Strom Auditorium 25 Keelson Drive Rockport Maine
Snow Queen Performance 1:30pm
The Story Behind The Bears Once upon a time long, long ago Miss Jessica came home to Maine for a visit and brought a present for Miss Emily. As Miss Emily excitedly unwrapped her present she discovered a beautiful stuffed bear, dressed in ballet clothes. She decided that she would bring the bear into the studio, name her Miss Jessica and have her watch classes all of the time. Just last year one of Miss Emily’s students came in and brought her a gift, an identical bear! Miss Emily dubbed this bear to be “Miss Emily” and set her on on the shelf next to Miss Jessica and there they sit watching over the studio all the time. And thus when you read your newsletter, you will find the two bears telling you what’s up from the studio, it’s actually a note from Miss Emily and Miss Jessica!
Saturday December 19, 2015 Camden Hills Regional High School
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Follow this link to register online now! http://www.rocklandballet.com/schedule.html
R E G I S T E R T O D A Y !
Rockland School of Ballet The Contemporary Movement
Nothing is More Revealing Than
MOVEMENT Rockland School of Ballet’s Contemporary Movement is a company division and was created with a vision of providing the midcoast Maine dance community space to come together and dance without judgement and reservation. Contemporary Movement provides dancers with a place to explore their passion, develop technique, and assimilate creativity. Each month dancers enter the studio and begin by discussing a current social issue. After gaining an understanding of the topic at hand, dancers learn a choreographed piece internalizing the movement, making it their own and sharing their story through dance. Contemporary Movement at Rockland School of Ballet offers students a safe, nurturing environment to hone their craft while continuing to develop their technique. In addition to regular classes and rehearsals, students are brought into the community to lead by example, telling stories and sharing experiences through the art of dance. Contact Rockland School of Ballet today to learn more about becoming part of the Contemporary Movement.
Rockland School of Ballet The Contemporary Movement
September MOVEMENT Follow this link to watch our first video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_HanlAWVUo
Equality noun, plural equalities 1. the state of being EQUAL; correspondence in quantity, degree, rank, or ability - Merriam Webster Dictionary a What does it mean to be equal? How do you treat yourself and others around you? What is judgement? What does equality mean to you? What does it mean to our society and community when we continually speak up for each other? Many thanks to all of our dancers for their participation in this project. Also, thank you to Rockland Granite Company, Douglas Erickson, Jacob Gerritsen, Emily Jenks and the dancers' families! Music: Sound of a Woman by Kiesza Audio: 'Lost Voices' - Darius Simpson and Scout Bostley Button Poetry (CUPSI 2015) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpPASWlnZIA
Rockland School of Ballet will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday November 27th. Classes will resume as usual on Saturday November 28th.
Rehearsal Friday November 27th. For those dancers still in town for the holidays let us know as we will schedule a rehearsal on this day in preparation for our upcoming recital.
Tuition Due November 1, 2015 * If you have not yet set up your tuition payments with your bank, please note they are due now and no later than November 10th to avoid a $10.00 late fee. (see the website for tuition payment policy)
November 2015
Thanksgiving
Rockland School of Ballet 8 Lindsey Street, Rockland, ME 04841
“Raise the Floor” Fundraiser!
Help support our fundraiser by selling these coupon booklets, redeemable at Flagship Cinemas in Thomaston, in an effort to raise funds for our group. Make sure to tell your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers what these booklets have to offer and their amazing value. Use social media to let your friends and family know about these coupon booklets—make sure to post and hashtag to get the word out our group is fundraising with Movie Money Bonanza! They make wonderful gifts for birthdays and holidays and are great employee incentives! You don’t want anyone missing out on these great money saver booklets —or a night out at the movie theater! You will find an attached sale log, please make sure to track your sales by each customer. If you have questions please contact: Miss Emily or Miss Jessica Make checks payable to Rockland
School of Ballet
All orders and all unsold booklets must be in by December 17, 2015. Happy Fundraising! And THANK YOU! Miss Emily Rockland School of Ballet
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