Danceletter - Issue 3
Term 4, 2011



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Welcome to Term 4 at Kreationz!  

With the End of Year Performance less than  SEVEN WEEKS away, we at Kreationz are very busy preparing for what promises to be a fantastic Performance!

Please ensure that you read this Danceletter carefully as it contains important information with everything you need to know about the Performance, Rehearsals, DVD, Tickets and Photo Day.

It is very important that you let me know ASAP if you/your child cannot participate in the Rehearsals or Performance as it affects the whole class.

We are looking forward to a great final term of 2011 at Kreationz!!

Kristen and the Kreationz Dance Team


PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DVD

The 2011 End of Year Performance DVD will be produced by Vaughan Wood Video and DVD Productions.  This is a great way to keep the memories of your child’s first, second or tenth dance concert and watch them grow and improve throughout the years. 

The DVD will also include footage of what the students
get up to backstage.

The cost is $28 per DVD and it can be ordered in the following ways:

  • click here to order and pay by cash, cheque or direct deposit
  • click here to order and pay by credit card ($1.80 extra) - can also purchase in a package with tickets from 5th November


IMPORTANT DATES!


Monday 10 October
Term 4 resumes

Monday 31 October
NO CLASSES

Tuesday 1 November
NO CLASSES

Friday 11 November
Professional Photo Day
4:30pm onwards

Saturday 19 November
Studio Rehearsal
10:30am - 1:00pm

Wednesday 23 November
Theatre Rehearsal
5:00 - 7:30pm

 Friday 25 November
Wednesday Cheerleading
classes rescheduled
4:00 - 7:00pm

Saturday 26 November
End of Year Performance
1:30pm onwards

Mon 28 Nov to Fri 2 Dec
Bring a Friend for Free Week

Friday 9 December
Christmas Breakup Party
with guest teacher

 

 

Cup Day Holiday
Please note that no classes will be held on Monday 31st October and Tuesday 1st November.
Make up classes will be scheduled for all Monday and Tuesday classes.



PROFESSIONAL PHOTO DAY

Kreationz End of Year Photo Day will be held on Friday 11 November at Emerald Primary School Hall.  We kindly request that all students attend regardless of whether parents are going to purchase photos or not!  Students will need to arrive at their allocated time in full hair and makeup (TBA by class teacher a few weeks beforehand). 

NO STILL OR VIDEO CAMERAS WILL BE PERMITTED INTO THE STUDIO - PARENTS ARE REQUESTED TO SIT IN THE WAITING ROOM. 

Professional photos will be taken in full costume and footwear and parents are asked to ensure that all costumes are returned to the appropriate bags –costs will be incurred for lost or damaged costumes!!! 

Mini and Junior students
will need help with their costumes so please ensure that either a parent or friend is there to help.  Group, individual, sibling and friend shots will be taken. 

All photos will be available for purchase within two weeks.  There is no obligation to purchase photos.


One of our gorgeous photos from the
2010 Professional Photo Day

PHOTO TIME ALLOCATIONS
Sorted by class day/time.
  Please allow approximately 1 hour per group for photos (thank you for your patience):

~ Mon 5:30pm - Teens Contemp: 5:30pm
~ Mon 6:30pm - Teens Hip Hop: 5:40pm
~ Mon 7:30pm - Comp Troupe: 6:15pm
~ Tues 4:00pm - Junior Jazz: 5:00pm
~ Tues 4:45pm - Pre Teens Jazz: 5:20pm
~ Tues 6:45pm - Senior Jazz: 5:30pm
~ Wed 4:00pm - Mini  Cheerstarz: 4:30pm
~ Wed 4:30pm - Junior Cheer: 5:10pm
~ Wed 5:30pm - Open Cheer: 6:00pm
~ Thurs 4:00pm - Mini Ballet/Tap: 4:45pm
~ Thurs 4:45pm - Cheer Squad: 6:15pm
~ Thurs 6:15pm - Open Tap: 5:20pm
~ Thurs 7:00pm - Open Ballet: 5:20pm
~ Thurs 8:00pm - Senior Contemp: 5:50pm



END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE TICKET SALES



Tickets for the End of Year Performance will go on sale on Saturday the 5th of November.

Our ticket sales are conducted online which will enable you to purchase your tickets in the
comfort of your own home,
saving the hassle of queuing up.

Online ticket sales are credit card payments only

Please note that the online ticketing system will close at 7:00pm on the 25th of November.  
You
can purchase tickets on the night
at the Box Office although we
encourage you to get your tickets before the night, to avoid disappointment.

Click here for further
information about tickets
and how to book.

If you do not have
a credit card or access to the
internet, please let us know as we can do cash sales offline from the 5th of November.

 

 

PERFORMANCE REHEARSAL

There are TWO COMPULSORY Performance Rehearsals which will be held on:

Saturday 19 November from 10:30 - 1:00pm at:
Emerald Primary School Hall

AND

Wednesday 23 November from 5:00 – 7:30pm at:

Alan Ross Centre, Billanook College
Entry via Gate A, 197-199 Cardigan Road
Mooroolbark.  Melways Ref: Map 52 C1

All students are required to attend both Rehearsals and they are CLOSED to friends and family.


END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE

The Performance will be held on Saturday 26 November from 2:30pm onwards at the Alan Ross Centre, Billanook College.  Students are to arrive NO LATER than 1:30pm with full hair and makeup done.

Costumes will be provided to each student in the dressing rooms in a labeled bag with their name on it.  A checklist of costumes is also provided.  All costumes must be returned to the correct bag at the end of the Performance.   In the case of damage to a costume, a $30 fee will be charged per damaged costume.  In the case of a destroyed or lost costume, a $100 replacement fee will be charged per costume.

Backstage Passes will be issued to all parents who are helping dress their children.  It is a requirement that parents of Mini and Junior classes assist their children with dressing. 

If you require a Backstage Pass, please see Kristen.  No one will be permitted to enter the backstage area without a pass except for students and teachers.

No students are permitted to leave the backstage area until the Performance is finished.  This is for the safety of all students.



END OF YEAR BREAKUP PARTY

At the end of the year we hold a Breakup Party for the students and parents who have been involved with
Kreationz in 2011 and we invite a guest teacher to come along to teach the students. 

This year we have invited Soni Spreadborough to come and run a FREE Bollywood class on Friday 9 December from 5:00 - 6:30pm at Emerald Primary School.   Everyone is encouraged to attend to celebrate a fantastic year at Kreationz and older students and parents are also invited to join in the festivities!!!

Further details will be given closer to the date.  

BRING A FRIEND
FOR FREE WEEK


The week after the Performance
(28 November to 2 December)
will be Bring a Friend for Free Week.  Classes will run as normal with each class starting a new fun
dance routine and all students are encouraged to bring a friend or
two to try their dance class!

Current students are also invited
to try a different style from their
normal classes!


Kreationz - School of Cheerleading and Dance
Phone:
0422 413 167    Email: info@kreationzdance.com.au

Web: www.kreationzdance.com.au