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Sent: 6th January 2012

WELCOME BACK TO TERM 1 DANCE


Enrolments are now open for 2012 Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet & Pre School classes at Dance Wanaka.

The timetable is now online for Term 1.  I’ve attached a pdf copy also.

Term 1 resumes Mon 30th January to Thurs 5th April.  Classes are scheduled for Waitangi Mon 6th February.

 

ENROLMENTS-

Existing students must confirm their enrolment with me by email or phone by January 22nd.  There are limited numbers per class.

New enrolments need to provide me with dance style interest, age, date of birth, contact details (incl parent/guardian name & home/mobile number).   

 

HIP HOP –

We welcome Yaeh Tomonaga as our new Senior Hip Hop teacher.  She will be assisted by one of our senior dancers Rachel Macpherson.  We are currently looking to update our Hip Hop syllabus from March, so look out for some changes there... 

 

JAZZ –

  • We welcome a new team of teachers – Nichola (Nic) Masters, Nadine Cagney, Isobella (Izzy) McNabb & myself. Many of you will already know them, as they were either assisting teachers in 2011 or have expanded their current classes.
  • A new Classical Technique class is available to serious senior jazz students (ie Intermediate & Advanced Jazz Addict levels).  This open ballet class will be designed specifically for jazz dancers & aims to assist with strength, turn out, extensions & leaps.  I am happy for you to trial this class on the first week.  Ballet shoes, leotard or fitted singlet/leggings are required (ie no loose clothing). 

 

BALLET -

Our ballet classes are expanding after recent introduction to the school in 2010.  I am introducing BBO syllabus in to the school to offer students the opportunity to sit exams/assessments this year for the first time.  Intermediate Foundation ballet students can use the Classical Technique class for extra training over and above the Saturday class. 

 

PRE SCHOOL -

Thursday & Friday morning classes are filling quickly. I want to keep these no larger than 8 per class, so please confirm your enrolment, as I am fielding lots of new enquiry.

 

ADULT CLASSES - 

We currently offer an Adult Open Jazz class, and I am currently fielding enquiry for an adult Ballet Class (Tues midday?) & an adult Hip Hop Class. These are not exam or syllabus focused – and purely for enjoyment.  Let me know if you are interested here.

 

FEES –

Tuition term fees are listed on the timetable online.  Please note the following:

  • Invoices will be emailed late this month once enrolments are complete.  All term fees are strictly payable on invoice within the first 2 weeks of each term.
  • Term 1 finishes on Thursday 5th April prior to Easter weekend.  Those classes affected by this, have been accounted for within the fee structure.
  • No refunds will be made once lessons have begun, unless under exceptional circumstances..
  • Payment preference is by direct bank transfer. Bank account details are on the invoice. Any cheque payments to ‘Dance Wanaka’ please.

 

STUDIO –

We will continue to use the Dance Wanaka Riverbank Rd studio and is being secured for the year ahead.

Regards Anna