2013 Newsletter – Term 1

WELCOME BACK
A very happy new year to you all. I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying the
holidays. Thank you to everyone for all the lovely cards, flowers and presents I received at the end of
last year, it is much appreciated.
It’s going to be a fun packed and exciting first term and I am really looking forward to seeing
everyone again and get back into dancing. Highlights for the term will be our Choreographic
Competition on Saturday 23 March, I will have more information shortly and will be able to tell you
about our exciting judges for this year’s competition.
Also very exciting news is our first ever ‘DANCE CAMP’ which will be held on Motutapu Island on
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th April. For students aged 9 years and up, dance classes and workshops
in the mornings followed by fun outdoor activities in the afternoons. Only Limited places available so
please email Justine asap to express initial interest, and gain detailed information.
ENROLMENT DAY
Term 1 classes run from Monday 11 February to Saturday 20 April. I will be holding 2 enrolment /
uniform days on Saturday 2nd February & Saturday 9th February at the studio between 10am –
1pm. This is a good opportunity to pay term fees and purchase uniforms. Ballet shoes, socks, tap
shoes, leotards, and skirts as well as the Jazz and Tap uniforms can be bought from the studio at
good discounted prices.
TERM FEES
Just a reminder term fees are due by Friday 1 February 2013, I will be emailing invoices shortly.
Fees can be paid by internet banking account number is 123051 0410476 00 and use child’s name
as reference. Cash or cheques are accepted and should be made payable to Expressions Dance.
CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
To kick start the new term we will be holding a Choreographic Competition on Saturday 23 March,
this was heaps of fun last year, and another great opportunity for children to perform. Children won
some great prizes for their performances and we would like to encourage more children to enter this
year. To enter this competition children will need to choreograph (make up) a dance using any style
of dance. There will be three different sections for solo’s, duets and groups (3 or more children), each
section is open to any age, minimum age for participants is 5 years (age will be taken into account
during judging). There will be an entry fee and prizes and certificates will be given to participants.
More information and entry forms will be handed out in class.
ADULT JAZZ CLASSES – WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Sonjia will be taking an Adult Jazz class on a Wednesday evening from 7.30pm – 8.30pm, starting
from Wednesday 13th February. Cost will be $15 casual rate or $110 for the term (9 classes).It
would be an open class aimed at all levels from beginners to advanced.
If any parents are interested please email Justine@expressionsdance.co.nz

JAZZ LIMBERING CLASSES
Jazz Limbering Classes are now being offered to children Jazz 4 level and above, I really recommend
this classes to improve overall flexibility. It is important for children working at these higher levels to
be flexible and have ease of motion through the muscles. These extra 30 minutes will be solely
concentrating on improving body strength and flexibility, which is something we just don’t have
enough time to cover in the normal Jazz class.
EXPRESSIONS DANCE T-SHIRTS
Expressions Dance t-shirts are available and can be worn in class by older students who are Grade 6
Jazz /Tap or above & Contemporary students. The t-shirts would not be allowed to be worn in an
Jazz examination.
UNIFORMS
Please ensure students are wearing the correct uniforms to all classes and hair is tied neatly off
faces.
TE TUHI
Just a polite reminder parents must fully supervise children in the foyer and café area, please do not
allow children into the gallery spaces or to run around in the foyer.
CLASS CHANGES
Please note there has been a few changes of time to some classes from the provisional timetable
sent out last year, check your invoices to confirm the correct times of classes.
FACEBOOK
Remember to check out our facebook site ‘Expressions Dance Pakuranga’.
IMPORTANT DATES
Enrolment Days – Sat 2nd & 9th February 10am – 1pm
Term 1 – Mon 11 Feb – Sat 20 April
Term 2 – Mon 6 May – Sat 13 July
Term 3 – Mon 29 July – Sat 28 October
Term 4 – Mon 14 October – Sat 14 December
Sat 23 March 4pm – 7pm – Choreographic Competition
Fri 12th April – Sun 14 April – Dance Camp
Mon 3 June – No Classes Queen’s Birthday Weekend
Sat 1 June – ISTD entry deadline
Aug 1st – 31st – NZAMD Contemporary Exams
Sat 24 August – Evening of Dance
16 August – 29 September ISTD Ballet, Jazz, Tap exams
Mon 28 October – No Classes Labour Weekend
Sun 1 Dec – Annual Show at Telstra Theatre