FROM THE BARRE October 2015
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 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:
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Featured:
BOOK YOUR NEXT ANGELINA BALLERINA BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET..... P.15
Studio NoteA note from Rockland School of Ballet. p.5
Carnival of the Animals Come to a one day Carnival of the Animals workshop with Rockland School of Ballet p 4
Class ScheduleFlip to page 14 to view this year’s class schedule. p. 13
T HE S N OW Q U E EN
P OL I C Y R EMI N DE RS
A Girls Guide to Dance Read on to find out how to properly wear your dance attire and what to pack in your dance bag! p. 10 & 11
October Objectives-
READ INSIDE FOR CAST LISTS, STORY LINES, AND MORE ON THIS FABULOUS WINTER PERFORMANCE ... P. 6, 7, 20
INFORMATION REGARDING ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET’S CURRENT POLICIES.... P 22
Monthly objectives are back! Read inside to find out more about October’s monthly objective and movement concept at Rockland School of Ballet. p8
Brystle Nobles Fitness
DAN C ERS ’ M AN N ERS
Read inside about fitness classes with Brystle Noble... p. 16
October Calendar-
WHAT ARE DANCERS MANNERS????.....P. 14
Mark your calendars with these events p. 21
Movie Ticket Bonanza Raise the Floor! With another fundraiser underway help us sell 100 booklets and raise $600 for our new floor! FMI p. 26
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STUDIO NOTE
Rockland School of Ballet a note from the school Dear Students and Families, It has been so wonderful welcoming you all to a new year of dance at Rockland School of Ballet! We have so many wonderful and enthusiastic dancers this year, it’s a joy to see them each week in the studio. Rockland School of Ballet has so many exciting events and opportunities on the docket for this year and we hope all of you will participate and show your support! For instance, we are very excited to announce our first annual production of The Snow Queen. Read on in this issue of From the Barre for the cast list and a short background of this wonderful story.
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Miss Jessica’s contemporary repertoire class will be taking their ‘show on the road,’ filming the pieces they’ve been working so hard on in class. Tune in on Facebook to watch the videos! And lastly join Rockland School of Ballet on October 17th for a Carnival of the Animals workshop! Flip to page 5 for more details on the fabulous event! Open to all, it is sure to be an event you won’t want to miss. As always keep dancing and we look forward to seeing you all in the studio! et Ball d n kla Roc
Carnival of the Animals Dance Workshop Saturday, October 17 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Rockland School of Ballet is offering a one-day dance workshop on "Carnival of the Animals" for all ages, children and adults. We will focus our movements on many sorts of different animals, from the royal lion to incredible jumping kangaroos, silly chickens and graceful fish. Come explore dance and the fantastic musical work of art by Camille Saint-Saens at Rockland School of Ballet in beautiful mid-coast Maine. $9.00/ person, or $20.00/family of 3 or more. For more information and to register for this wonderful dance workshop please visit www.rocklandballet.com
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! Second!Draft! Prologue! Hobgoblin!–!Isabella!L.! Imps!(Students!of!the!Hobgoblin)!–!Hunter,!Chesley,!Liefe,!Erin,!Grace,!Ella,!Seren,!Bella,! Myah,!Madison,!Makenzie! Snow!Queen!J!Xara! Snowflakes!–!Lilli,!Haven,!Ada,!Isabelle,!Gemma,!Rose! ! Act!1! Children!–!Seren,!Bella,!Myah,!Madison,!Makenzie,! Young!Gerda!J!Korsen! Young!Kai!–!Hayzel! Grandmother!J!Joanna! Snow!Queen!J!Xara! Snowflakes!–!Lilli,!Haven,!Ada,!Isabelle,!Gemma,!Rose! River!–!Liefe,!Erin,!Hunter,!Isabella!L.,!Chesley?! Enchantress!J!Grace! Garden!Flowers!–!Addien,!Brigid,!Ember!/!Sophia,!Helena!/!Anna,!Juliet!/!Olivia,!Krista,! Evelyn!/!Icelynn,!Isabella!F.!/!Seren,!Bella!/!Myah,!Madison,!Makenzie! Gerda!–!Chesley! Crows!–!Liefe,!Erin! Princess!J!Sarah! Prince!J!Hunter! Court!–!Grace,!Ella,!Haven,!Ada,!Isabelle!/!Gemma,!Rose,!Hayzel!! Horses!–!Lilli,!Isabella!L.! ! Act!2! Gerda!–!Chesley! Robbers!–!Hunter,!Grace,!Ella,!Haven,!Gemma,!Rose,!Korsen,!Hayzel,!Seren,!Bella,!Myah,! Madison,!Makenzie,!! Robber!Girl!J!Ada! Reindeer!–!Isabelle!H.! Lappish!Woman!–!Miss!Emily! Finnish!Woman!–!Miss!Jessica! Snowflakes!–!Lilli,!Haven,!Ada,!Gemma,!Rose,!Hayzel,!Grace,!Ella! Angels!J!Addien,!Brigid,!Ember,!Sophia,!Helena,!Anna,!Juliet,!Olivia,!Krista,!Evelyn,! Icelynn,!Isabella!F.,!Seren,!Bella,!Myah,!Madison,!Makenzie! Snow!Queen!J!Xara! Kai!–!Hunter! Grandmother!J!Joanna! !
Rockland School of Ballet
October
Musical Awareness Monthly Objective
Dancers of all ages need many musical skills. The more they work on counting and listening, the better dancers they will become. The ability to connect with and interpret accompanying music while phrasing and adding unique and interesting dynamics to movement in relationship to the music requires musicality, awareness and artistry. Some musical awareness skills include: ~ Listening and counting eight beats of music ~ Learning the difference between 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 musical time ~ Rhythm, tempo and patterns ~ Moving while counting ~ Learning a waltz rhythm ~ Learning to connect with accompanying music ~ Phrasing and dynamics ~ Musical Artistry
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Rockland School of Ballet
October Movement Concept
Level & Direction
Level (n): to raise or lower to a particular level or position Dancers can dance up high, in the middle or down low.
Direction(n): the line along which anything lies, faces moves etc., with reference to the point or region toward which it it directed Dancers can dance in many directions; forward, backward left and right to name a few. 9
What’s in your Dance Bag? Being properly prepared for class is one of our most important Dancer’s Manners. Not only does this mean arriving to class on time with the appropriate attire, but it also means preparing and packing one’s dance bag with the essential dance wear, shoes, water, bobby pins and hair ties.
So what’s in your dance bag? Read through this list while
going through your bag, make sure you have everything you need are are ready and properly prepared for your next class. __ Dance Bag __ Before and after dance clothes: Tracksuit, sweatshirt, pants, sweater, sneakers, boots or sandals etc. __ Identify what class you are going to: What color leotard do you need to pack? __ Leggings __ 2 Pairs of tights (one for back up in case of tears, rips or runs) __ Ballet Slippers __ Pointe Shoes (if you are on pointe) __ Toe pads (if you are on pointe) __ Needle and Thread __ Foot Undeez __ Hairbrush or Comb __ Ponytail holders __ Bobby pins __ Hairnets/Bun-covers or Hair sticks __ Hairspray __ Water bottle filled with water and a healthy snack __ Golfball and Tennis Ball (ages 8 and up) In case of an emergency it is always a good idea to be prepared with essentials such as: __ Bandaids __ Ace Bandages __ Gauze __ Foot tape/toe tape __ Advil or Tylenol __ Neosporin
A prepared dancer is what teachers and choreographers look for. Advance preparation reflects that the dancer is experienced and committed to the art. Without the proper essentials circumstances could leave the dancer in a lurch. Dancers need to be self sufficient by preventing anything from standing in the way of performing their best. A dance bag is not just a place to throw all your shoes and dirty clothing. It is an emergency kit. Whether attending a class or audition, having the proper tools can help when disaster strikes.
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How to dress for dance class For all classes dancers should: - make sure that hair is pulled away from the face with bobby pins or a headband and longer hair must be in a proper ballet bun - do not wear underwear under tights (Your tights will act as your underwear during class! Be sure to wash all clothing before your next time in the studio) - before entering the studio remove all jewelry (with the exception of stud earrings) and leave it in the dressing room
Appropriate class leotard
Pink ballet tights pulled up to the waist so as to avoid excess material on the leg and bunching at the feet
Ballet Slippers/ Toe Undeez/ or Bare Feet (depending on your class)
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Happy Birthday to some very special
Rockland School of Ballet students: Erin - 13 Sophia - 5
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 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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Manners For Dancers With the start of a new year and a renewed excitement, Rockland School of Ballet has been putting a strong emphasis on Manners for Dancers. In our classes we have been discussing such things as: What are manners? What does it mean to have good manners in dance class? What kind of classroom manners does your teacher expect from you as a dancer?
FAQ Q: What are manners? A: Manners are defined as a person’s outward way of behaving towards others. Q: What does it mean to have good manners in dance class? A: A polite, courteous dancer with good manners will always greet her instructor with a happy hello, always be properly dressed and on time for class and always listen and follow the instructions of the teacher. A dancer with good manners will have enthusiasm and a strong work ethic, and emit a positive attitude while participating in class. When reverence is over a polite dancer will curtsy to her teacher and say good-bye and thank you.
In some of our upper level classes we have been isolating different terms such as patience, attention, and proper attire. As a class, we have defined what those manners mean and how they pertain to students at Rockland School of Ballet.
Q: What kind of classroom manners are expected at Rockland School of Ballet? A: At RSB we expect full participation during each class, a positive attitude, listening to the instructor and following along with each exercise, recognizing personal space, exhibiting patience, being properly prepared and dressed for class, and being respectful of one another, one’s self, the teacher and the studio.
We have put together a few Frequently Asked Questions where manners are concerned. We hope that these will help further guide our students down the path of grace and elegance as wonderful
Q: How will dancers manners be reinforced in the classroom? A: Instructors will review classroom manners and expectations with individual classes throughout the year and will continually emphasize the importance of manners with gentle reminders during class.
dancers.
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ANGELINA BALLERINA
Birthday Parties Angelina Ballerina Birthday Parties are here! Does your little dancer just adore Angelina Ballerina? Sign up with Rockland School of Ballet and host your next birthday party with us, all themed around beloved mousling Angelina Ballerina. Contact Rockland School of Ballet to schedule your birthday party today! With the Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Birthday Party comes:
• A mini dance class and dance games • Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy birthday party invitations and envelopes • Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy birthday party name tag stickers • Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy party star stickers • Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy
birthday party coloring books • Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy birthday party balloons and Birthday Cake Parties are designed for 15 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!
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Classes Meet: Monday 6:00am Wednesday 6:00am Friday 6:00am 8 Lindsey Street Rockland, Maine 04841
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Question of the Month October What does a dancer wear to ballet class? 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.
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.
Parent Observation Week November 16th - November 21st Veterans Day Classes will be held as usual! Thanksgiving Week RSB will be closed Thursday 11/26 & Friday 11/27. All other classes will be held as usual.
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 Saturday December 19, 2015 Camden Hills Regional High School Strom Auditorium 25 Keelson Drive Rockport Maine 18
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 !
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Columbus Day Monday October 12, 2015 RSB Classes will be held as per usual
October 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 October 10th to avoid a $10.00 late fee. (see the website for tuition payment policy)
Carnival of the Animals Workshop Saturday October 17, 2015 11:00am - 1:00pm See page 4 for more information
Costume Deposit $50.00 Due October 26, 2015 *See page 18 for details about costume deposit
October 2015
Tuition Due
Rockland School of Ballet Policy Reminders At the beginning of this year all dancers and families were given an updated copy of Rockland School of Ballet’s Handbook. We hope all dancers and parents have read through the handbook and encourage each and every one to ask Miss Emily any questions as they arise. Just as a reminder and to highlight a couple of policies read on:
Make-up Classes: When students miss a class, they should make it up at the same class level or one class below as soon as possible on their own time. Please see online or the studio bulletin board for a full class schedule!
Timeliness: Rockland School of Ballet asks that parents have students prepared for class 10 minutes prior to the start of class. All classes need to start and end on time! If students are more then 10 minutes late for class they will not be warmed up properly for class and will need to perform warm-up exercises on their own before being allowed to participate with the rest of the class.
ALERT: we are experiencing a punctuality problem in each of the Youth Ballet classes; dancers are arriving at the dance school late! Dancers are arriving at the class start time, or even worse, after the start time- either way - dancers are tardy! This must not be! It is important that our Youth Dancers arrive at the dance school 15 minutes prior to the scheduled class start time so that the student has ample time to prepare herself for class. Arriving late to ballet is certainly in bad form.
the importance of crawling an article by Lisa Howell With a suspicious question on this years registration form, “at what age did your dancer begin to crawl?”, we’re now providing the answer’s you’ve all been wondering. With this fabulous article by Lisa Howell, learn what exactly is the importance of crawling? ‘In many of my recent workshops with dance teachers all over the world I have raised the potential issues related to a lack of crawling in toddlers and its effect on a dancer's training later down the track. Exploring different peoples stability on all fours, and how this relates to functional stability of the core was enlightening for many! Crawling is a very important developmental milestone to not only go through, but also to revisit frequently to develop and maintain optimal functioning of the human body. Many teachers understand the relevance of this themselves, and have reported dramatic changes in their students progress after incorporating some of the exercises that we encourage, however the common question is "How do I explain it to the parents?!" Teachers are worried that the parents of dancers will be upset if their child is crawling in dance class rather than standing in first position, so I wanted to write up a post that explains why it's so important! 1. Dance class is often the first, formal physical training that an individual gets. When students are enrolled in dance class at 2, 3 or 4 years of age, the dance teacher is often the child’s primary physical educator, and this often continues to be the case for many years. Children are (hopefully) running and jumping and playing outside of class, however for many young individuals dance class is the only time that they are actually moving in an orchestrated way. This places huge responsibility on the dance teacher, as they become responsible for the general physical development of the child in their care. This means teaching them how to be a functional human being, not just a dancer. In any field, our primary duty of care is to first do no harm. One of the biggest flaws I see against
this is seeing very young children in baby ballet classes being trained in a turned out position. When a toddler cannot balance on one leg (completely normal) it is impossible to expect them to be able to stabilize the pelvis enough to effectively turn out the legs. Introducing games that utilize crawling in baby ballet classes is a great way to make sure that all children develop the strength and coordination needed to move on with their more formal training in the older levels. 2. Many children miss out crawling for various reasons Premature babies who have less time in the womb to fully develop also often spend time in an incubator in the first few weeks of life with their movement limited by wires and tubes. This may have an effect on the development of the young babies natural movement patterns. Thomas Myers, a leading researcher in the development of the fascial system, wrote a very interesting article about the development of fascial lines in utero, and how swaddling a new baby may shut down some of the already developing pathways in the body. Crawling is considered an essential developmental stage and if it is missed out, or limited, this may have an effect on the stability of the child. This may happen for any number of reasons, from the season that the baby is born in, the weight of the child (Bigger babies sometimes find it harder to sit up and to move) and even cultural differences may play a part. I have discovered that some nationalities discourage crawling in young babies, preferring to carry the child or have it in a pram. Some babies discover alternative ways of moving themselves around, including an asymmetrical “bum shuffle”. If this is effective for them they may avoid crawling and scoot around on their bottom until they have the strength to stand up. The following video is a great visual record of one babies exploration of movement and development of crawling.
the importance of crawling an article by Lisa Howell Personality may also have an influence on the development of our physical body: From the “Me too!” attitude that brings a child into standing early (thus limiting the amount of time spent crawling), through to the postural habits of introverted adolescents and their extroverted, confident peers, how we feel about ourselves truly shapes us. 3. Crawling helps activate important muscular and fascial slings that are essential for dynamic stability While many people are now aware of the deepest core stabilisers, many are unaware of the essential muscular slings and fascial lines that actually provide stability with movement.Many people have a model of the body that includes each of the separate muscles. In reality, muscles work together in slings and coupled movements to create optimal and effective movement. There are 3 main muscular slings that help us move around efficiently. The Anterior Oblique Sling includes the inner thigh muscles (adductors) and the External Oblique on the opposite side. This is one of the main connections that is developed when a baby/adult/ animal moves around on all fours, and is extremely important in normal walking as well as for dancers in supporting the leg when lifted in a developpé or an attitude devant. The Posterior Oblique Sling includes the Latissimus Dorsi and the Gluteals and is very important in normal walking, as well as any work in derrière. The Fascial Lines are very important in both developing optimal mobility, and strength without bulk, essential elements for any dancer. 4. Poor stability in these slings results in difficulty maintaining a good posture in class and with movement. If children fail to crawl for very long as an infant and miss out on the natural strengthening of the muscular slings and fascial lines this may result in the anteriorly tilted, rounded tummy posture common in some children. Most youngsters
will go through this posture at some point, and the majority of them naturally correct this over time, however some students appear to get stuck at this stage. Many teachers find it hard to work with children who stand in this position as they need contact correction, and lose control as soon as they start to move. Even the most dedicated young student will struggle if these naturally automatic systems are under conscious control Lack of this sling development may also occur due to the sedentary lifestyle that many people have, and the lack of outdoor space to play in that most children have. If this sling is not well defined, the child will often tend to sit back into their knees, and slump through the upper body. They will often lack the strength and endurance needed to be able to hold a good position for any period of time, and will need constant prompting to “stand up straight!” Some young people lack the varied physical exercise needed to develop these patterns naturally or only perform certain movement patterns in their structured dance classes. However, there are lots of ways to bring fun and engaging exercises into the studio, that will have many benefits on both cognitive and physical development.
the importance of crawling an article by Lisa Howell 5. Research indicates many cognitive and physical benefits to crawling and cross-pattered work Experts: Lack of ‘tummy time’ causes developmental delays in children Gross Motor skill development table with milestones and problems linked Paul Chek audio – Part 1 – Origin of the Species Paul Chek audio – Part 2 -Phases of Human Development Jolly Jumpers and Infant Development
6. Simple and fun ways to include crawling in class Introducing crawling in any movement class different depending on the age level. In very young students, simply introducing games that require the student to move around on hands and knees will help them find their own stability. While playing with my three year old nephew, who is obsessed with animals, I started exploring different ways of moving on all fours. Exploring the difference between the quality of a cat, a rhino and a gazelle brings forward all kinds of movement patterns! However, I am certainly not the only one to play with this, and there is a nice series of exercises which can be found online in the “Animal Flow” series by Mike Fitch. Animals to try include: Frog, Ape, Breast, Crab, Crocodile and Scorpion. When working with older students or adults who are further away from the natural pattern of crawling, and may have developed some adverse movement patterns, it may need to be done much more carefully. Our New Approach to Core Stability program explores many safe and progressive ways to bring work on hands and knees into your current conditioning program. Crawling should be one of the most natural movements, but for many people it is surprisingly difficult. However, with a little focused practice, restoring the natural crawling motion can have a huge influence on your overall stability, especially on the Anterior Oblique Sling.
Crawling A Start on all fours, then lift the right hand and the left knee off the floor. Place hand and knee forward slightly and accept weight onto them before lifting and replacing in the starting position. Repeat on the other side. Do this several times, using the opposite arm and leg each time, with a small stability ball paced at the top of the Sacrum to check for stability, before starting to do the second crawling exercise. Crawling B Once you can perform the transfer of weight while keeping the ball stable, try sequencing it together to perform normal crawling. Keep it slow and deliberate initially, making sure not to sink into the supporting shoulder or drop the pelvis over the supporting leg too much. If you have any issues with your knees it may be wise to wear some knee pads when doing these exercises. Perform ten crawls forward, and then reverse back to your starting point. You might like to try balancing a yoga block or small stability ball on your pelvis to maintain stability. Crawling C Once you can crawl easily on your hands and knees, try increasing the load by starting in a 4 point hover position. Crawl forward with opposite arm and leg as for the first variation.’
Lisa Hoewll The Ballet Blog
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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