FROM THE BARRE AUGUST 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: Studio NoteA note from Rockland School of Ballet.
ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY COMES TO ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET!
DANCE IS THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL....
Highlights:
E T I QU E T T E
Ballet ClubRockland School of Ballet’s new Ballet Clubs are underway. More details inside.
MISS EMILY’S ETIQUETTE AND MODELING INSTITUTE FALL CLASSES!
2014/2015 ScheduleThe new dance schedule is here!
Update Dance CampDon Quixote camps are well underway at RSB!
Maine Dance Teachers Club-
O P EN H O US E
The MD TC summer workshop in Bar Harbor was a success and enjoyed by
OPEN HOUSE! COME TO
all RSB dancers.
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET TO REGISTER FOR
Rudolph NureyevOne of the world’s greatest ballet dancers and choreographers.
THE 2014/2015 SEASON!
A NOTE FROM THE STUDIO Contemporary/Lyrical and introducing new Etiquette and Manners classes as well. To find out more, come to the Open House, read about classes in our registration packet or online, or talk with Miss Emily or Miss •••
It has been a busy, busy, busy summer at Rockland School of Ballet, and we cannot believe it is already August! Ballet Camps, Maine Dance Teacher’s Club
Jessica. We are excited about these new offerings and hope to see new and familiar faces in class. ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY
summer workshop, Angelina Ballerina, Leap n Learn, and
Rockland School of Ballet is
planning for next year are just a few of this summer’s activities at
thrilled to announce that we
Rockland School of Ballet.
Angelina Ballerina Dance
WHATS NEW FOR 2014/2015 AT ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET?
have become the first licensed Academy in Maine. This fall, Rockland School of Ballet will be offering Angelina Ballerina classes. Students will
Come to Rockland School of
learn proper dance technique
Ballet’s Open House to register for classes and meet teachers and
and manners. Classes will inspire creativity for little
students. This year, for your
dancers to follow their
scheduling convenience, we are
dreams just like Angelina
offering three open house days.
Ballerina.
Join us on Thursday, August 21, from 1:00-4:00pm, Friday, August 22, 4:00-7:00pm, or Saturday, August 23, 10:00am-1:00pm.
As always we hope you are having a lovely summer!
Visit the Angelina Ballerina page on our website, www.rocklandballet.com and come see us at the open house to learn
This dance season Rockland School more! of Ballet will be offering new classes including teen
FROM THE EDITOR As we near the end of sum mer and all too quickly approach the fall we look forward to seeing all of our students, old and new, back in the studio. We hope to see you at the Op en House! Come register for classe s, bring a friend and see the studio . We look forward to seeing you the re.
Rockland Ballet
Summer Dance Camp At
Rockland School of Ballet August 18 - August 22nd 9:00 - 11:30 AM Five day educational camp including:
educational activities ~ craft projects ~ promoting physical health dance class and proper dance technique ~ encouraging confidence inspiring creativity ~ and much more... Space is limited so sign up your little ballerina today with Rockland School of Ballet and Angelina Ballerina!
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET 8 Lindsey Street Rockland, Maine 04841 207.542.3556/207.975.6588 www.rocklandballet.com / emily@rocklandballet.com / Twitter: @missemilyrsb Facebook: Rockland School of Ballet
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET Don Quixote Summer Ballet Camp Summer Ballet Camps have been underway for five weeks! Students are dancing beautifully, are wonderfully creative and are learning a lot about the fabulous ballet, Don Quixote. With one more week to go we are excited to share our love of dance and knowledge of this great ballet with the next group of students. Stay tuned in to our Facebook and Twitter accounts for updates and photos of current camps!
JAZZ - HIP HOP - TAP - BALLET
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The weekend of July 26, 2013 Rockland School of Ballet loaded up the car and headed to Bar Harbor, Maine for the annual Maine Dance Teachers Club summer workshop. Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of dance genres over the course of two days. Teachers from all over the country traveled to Bar Harbor to teach dancers in their style. The board of directors for the MDTC did a fabulous job reaching out and selecting
ballet along with Juliette Lauzier; also
All dancers were challenged with new
teachers to join this year’s summer
known for her work at the Maine State
dance moves and routines and did a
workshop. Students were taught by Hip-Hop dancer, actor and
Ballet School. Students enjoyed learning a bit of Jazz, Contemporary
fabulous job. Rockland School of Ballet hopes that next year we can
choreographer Lancelot Theobald Jr. who introduced them not only to Hip-
and Funk from Tara Tommasiello from
bring even more students with us to
Hop but styles such as Whacking and
The Talent Factory in Rhode Island. From South Carolina, Christie Sirota
experience new and different styles of dance!
Tutting. Jonathan Miele from Maine State Ballet School was there to teach
instructed the students in a fun and energetic tap class.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MDTC AND SUMMER WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS HERE! http://www.mainedanceteachersclub.org http://www.absolutefusionworkout.com
http://www.dancetheatreusa.com/christie-sirota.html http://www.mainestateballet.org http://www.taramariechoreography.com
Rudolph Nureyev
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at the local opera house where he
Not only was Rudolph Nureyev
secured his first position as a
known for his dancing, but in 1964
member of the corps de ballet. He
he began to try his hand at
toured Moscow with the company
choreography by revising famous
until turning seventeen at which
and traditional pieces such as
time he joined the Leningrad Ballet
‘Raymonda’ and ‘Swan Lake.’ In
School and studied under
1977 the Royal Ballet offered a
Alexander Pushkin. By the time he graduated Leningrad, Nureyev was
position as Director of the company to Nureyev, however, he turned it
offered a soloist contract with the
down because he still wanted the
Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg.
opportunity to dance. The offer
Nueryev debuted with ballerina Rudolph Khametovich Nureyev
Natalia Dudinskaya, and during his
was born March 17, 1938 in
time with the Kirov Ballet he
Irkutsk, Siberia. The only son and
danced in fifteen major rolls. In
youngest child of a peasant family,
1961, the Kirov Ballet company
Nureyev and his family fled from
went on tour to Paris, and later that
Germany when the USSR invaded the country and moved to Ufa
same year went to London. Along with them was Nureyev, touring in
Bashkir, Russia. They were so poor
Paris and debuting in London.
that they were unable to attend activities like the arts. Nureyev’s mother used to steal tickets and
came once more though. In 1983 he was approached by the Paris Opera. This time he accepted as he would have the opportunity to continue dancing for six months out of the year. In addition to his role of director, he began to dance in films. Some of his works included, “Valentino” and “Exposed.” Over the course of his career he could be
In London, Nureyev met Dame
found in both large and small
Margot Fonteyn at her gala for the
screen films as well as on stage
sneak her children into the opera. It Royal Academy of Dancing. He was asked back the following year was on one of these evenings,
dancing.
seeing dancer Zaituna
Nureyev succumbed to AIDS,
Nazredinova, that Rudolph Nureyev decided that he too would
to dance with Fonteyn, and that
was the beginning of their beautiful partnership. Their chemistry as a
become a great ballet dancer.
dance team was undeniable, and it captivated audiences for years.
At age eleven Nureyev joined a
Although their partnership was
ballet class under the instruction of
never exclusive they often danced
Anna Udeltsova, and after a couple of years of tutelage, transitioned to
together and Nureyev’s gallery
Elena Vaitouich. Just four years
his long lasting relationship with
later at age fifteen Nureyev was
the Royal Ballet, a company he
dancing professionally as an extra
stayed with through the mid 1970’s.
performance was the beginning of
In January of 1993 Rudolph passing away in Paris. He will forever be known to the world for his suspended leaps, fast turns, and expressive areas of dance and for his dynamic partnering with Margot Fonteyn and individual choreographic work. The dance world will forever be grateful for the contributions of Rudolph Nureyev.
Rockland School of Ballet
2014/2015 Class Schedule Rockland School of Ballet begin 9/8/14 EMI classes begin 9/15/14
MONDAY
TUESDAY
6:00am Fitness
Miss Emily
THURSDAY
6:00am Fitness
Ballet Fit! Floor Stretch & Barre 10:00-11:00 AM Adult
Pointe Technique Class Teen 2:15-3:20
WEDNESDAY
EMI ‘Diamonds in the Rough’ Etiquette Class Level 1 Teen 3:00-4:30 Miss Emily
LnL Primary Ballet Age 7 3:45-5:00 Miss Jessica EMI ‘Mind Your Manners’ Level I Age 11-12 3:30-5:00 Miss Emily
Youth Ballet Age 11-18 5:00-6:30
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet 5:30-6:45 PM Miss Emily
Contemporary/ Lyrical Teen 6:30-8:00 Miss Jessica
Miss Emily
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
6:00am Fitness
6:00am Fitness
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet Class 8:00-9:15am
Leap ‘n Learn Baby Dancers Age 3 & 4 9:00-9:50 Miss Emily
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level I, Age 3 & 4 9:00- 9:50 Miss Emily
North Haven:
Baby Tap 9:55-10:15
Baby Tap 9:55-10:15
Tiny Tap 11:45-12:00
Youth Ballet Age 11-13 9:30-11:00 Miss Emily
Baby Jazz 10:20-10:40
Baby Jazz 10:20-10:40
Tiny Jazz 12:00-12:15
Youth Contemporary Age 11-18 11:05-12:00 Miss Jessica
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level 1, Age 3 & 4 11:00-11:50 Miss Emily
Leap ‘n Learn Baby Dancers Ages 3 & 4 11:00-11:50 Miss Emily
NH: LnL Pre-Ballet
Youth Tap Age 11-18 12:15-12:45 Miss Emily
Pointe Technique Class Teen 12:55-2:00 Miss Emily
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level II, Age 5 & 6 2:30-3:30 Miss Emily
NH: Junior Ballet
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level 1, Age 5 & 6 2:30-3:30 Miss Emily
Primary Jazz Ages 5-7 3:45-4:10 Miss Emily
Leap ‘n Learn Pre Ballet Age 5 & 6 3:40-4:40 Miss Emily
Primary Tap Ages 5-7 4:10 - 4:25 Miss Emily
Rockland:
EMI ‘Mind Your Manners‘ Level I Ages 5-7 4:50-6:10 Miss Emily
Youth Ballet Ages 10-18 5:00-6:30 Miss Emily beginners welcome
Contemporary/ Lyrical Teen 5:15-6:45
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet 6:30-8:00 Miss Emily
Pointe Technique 6:30-7:00 Miss Emily
Miss Emily Tiny Dancers Age 3 & 4 11:00-11:45
Ages 5&6 12:15-1:15 Primary Jazz 1:15-1:35 Primary Tap 1:35-1:50
Level II Age 9-11 1:50-3:15 Junior Jazz Junior Tap
Pointe Technique Age 12-18 12:55-2:00 Miss Emily
LnL Junior Ballet Level I Age 8-10 2:05-3:35 Miss Emiy
Miss Jessica EMI ‘Mind Your Manners’ Level I Ages 8-10 3:40-5:00
Junior Jazz Age 8 - 10 3:45- 4:05 Miss Emily
Junior Tap Age 8 - 10 4:05-4:30 Miss Emily
At
Rockland School of Ballet
ABOUT ANGELINA BALLERINA
ANGELINA BALLERINA AT
DANCE ACADEMY
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
The Angelina Ballerina Dance
Rockland School of Ballet is the first and
Academy classes follow and bring to
only licensed Angelina Ballerina Dance
life the adventures of Angelina
Academy in Maine and will be offering
Ballerina, a remarkable mousling who is armed with grace, determination and
Angelina Ballerina classes in the 2014/2015 dance season.
an unquenchable zest for fun. The 34-Week program is inspired by the CG-animated series airing on PBS KIDS and Sprout, Angelina Ballerina The NExt Steps, and it will focus on one story book per month. Targeted at children ages three to six years old the program teaches beginner ballet at two
In Angelina classes children will learn about: • Proper dance technique • Physical health • Confidence • Creativity
levels.
All the while pursuing their dreams of dance like Angelina! Register with Rockland
The Angelina Ballerina Dance
School of Ballet today and your little star
Academy curriculum was developed by
with big dreams will develop the love and
dance education specialist Beverly
skills of dance that will last a lifetime.
Spell, master teacher and author of the Leap ‘n Learn program.
Angelina Ballerina®, the “little star with big dreams,” will soon be sharing her love of dance with children in Rockland, Maine. Rockland School of Ballet is now an official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy, and joins a growing network of over 110 studios across North America that offer weekly classes based on the beloved dancing mouseling, star of the Angelina Ballerina book series and animated television program. The 34-week program is inspired by the CG-animated series airing on PBS KIDS and Sprout®, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps, and it will focus on one story book per month. Targeted at children ages three to six years old, the program teaches beginner ballet at two levels. The Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy curriculum was developed by dance education specialist Beverly Spell, master teacher and author of the Leap ‘N Learn program. Angelina Ballerina’s Voice will guide aspiring dancers through their movement lessons, and the program incorporates music from Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps, as well as custom music
developed by Spell and composer Scott Killian. Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy in the U.S. and Canada was launched by HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading children’s entertainment producers, in partnership with AB Studio Licensing. The program already exists in the UK and Ireland, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more details about the Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy program at Rockland School of Ballet Please contact: Rockland School of Ballet at w w w. r o c k l a n d b a l l e t . c o m , missemily@rocklandballet.com or 207-542-3556
Miss Emily’s Etiquette and
Modeling Institute Give the Gift of Good Manners Miss Emily’s Etiquette and Modeling Institute (EMI) will open this fall with four class offerings for ages 5 through teen! Are you interested in strengthening your child's social skills? Would you like to help him/her be more aware of good manners and self-presentation? Are you interested in improving his/her ability to manage his/her own behavior at home, at school, on play dates, and in restaurants? Are you concerned about peer-pressure and the role of social-media in their lives? While they may accomplish amazing things technologically, are you worried about their face-to-face communication skills? Take this opportunity to enrich your child’s knowledge of good behavioral skills that will enable him or her to grow into the well-refined gentleman or lady that is waiting under the surface. Class highlights will include: ~ General Rules of Conduct/Basic Manners in the Home ~ Personal Grooming: How to Sit, Stand, Walk ~ The Art of Correspondence: Thank You Notes, Greeting Cards, Invitations, Acceptances, Regrets, Email, Texting, Instant Messaging ~ Table Manners and The Important Art of Eating ~ Special Behavior/Special Events. ~ Speaking, Greetings and Introductions: “Please”, “May I?”, “Excuse Me”, “Thank you” ~ A graduation party Our classes will be kept small to that individual attention can be given to each student. This fall we will begin with Level One classes. In the winter EMI will look forward to offering Level Two classes. Our philosophy is to provide the direction and the building blocks that young people need in order to move comfortably through every social situation.
~EMI
ROCKLAND
SCHOOL OF BALLET
OPEN HOUSE Rockand School of Ballet will be hosting an open house in August for the 2014/2015 dance season. Come to the open house and: • Meet Teachers and Fellow Students • Register for Classes • Purchase Dance Wear • Get Fitted with Dance Shoes ...... and • Visit the Studio In addition to attending RSB’s annual open house, enter your name in to win a gift card
or play in the 50/50 raffle and win a cash prize. This year, to accommodate all scheduling needs the open house will be held on three separate days. Thursday August 21, 2014 1:00 - 4:00pm Friday August 22, 2014 4:00-7:00pm Saturday August 23, 2014 10:00am-1:00pm Tell all your friends, come dance with us and we look forward to seeing you at the open house and in the fall!
Rockland Ba
llet
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