Howe Sound Dance Academy

JANUARY NEWS

Posted On: January, 6th 2012

ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE VOCATIONAL EXAMS CLOSING DATE
The closing date for fees and entry forms is January 11 for the spring session with exams Feb 15-March 16. If you are planning a family vacation between now and March 16 it is not recommended for you to take the exam. There is a summer session. The closing date for fees and entry forms for the summer session is June 1 with exams July 15 – August 3.
ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE GRADED EXAMS CLOSING DATE
The closing date for fees and entry forms is January 20 with exams between March 27-May 18. Grades participating in exams this year are Gr 3 2nd years, Gr 5, Gr 7 and Gr 8. If you are planning a family vacation between now and May it is not recommended for you to take the exam. Please advise your teacher accordingly. Exam newsletters will be going out soon.
AIDT JAZZ EXAM CLOSING DATE
AIDT jazz exam entries and fees are due February 15, with exams in June. If you are planning an extended family vacation between now and then, please notify Miss Blanchard or Miss Alicia asap. Exam newsletters will be going out soon.
PRE COMPETITIVE SHOW SATURDAY FEB 18
The Pre Competitive show will be at Eagle Eye Theater Saturday February 18 starting at 7:30pm. The purpose of this show is to prepare all competitive groups, solos, duos/trios for upcoming competition. There will be a meeting for all dancers on stage with Miss Blanchard at 5pm with practice time to follow. As the venues you will be competing at do not have a non slip dance surface, Miss Blanchard will not be taking the non slip floor from Brackendale. Tickets are general admission, $10 each to cover the cost of theater rental and tech crew, available from Mrs Ofelia Blanchard Mondays & Thursdays from the Brackendale studio 3:30-7:30pm starting Monday January 30.
DANCE POWER COMPETITION
Dance Power dates are Feb 29-March 4 at Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby – for all competitive groups. . Exact times and dates are typically issued out 3-4 weeks before competition. Please check the following website for additional information www.dancepower.com.
SPRING BREAK March 12-25
Spring break is March 12-25 for the dance school, all regular classes resume Monday March 26. This means there are no regular scheduled classes during this time. There may be extra exam and competitive classes over the break. Students are expected to attend their extra lessons. All classes are at the Brackendale studio. Extra classes and private lessons fees are at the discretion of the instructor. Additional fees are to be paid in advance directly to your teacher. It is realistic to expect to pay approx $20.00 per half hour and a nominal studio rental fee of $5.00 per half hour, split across the number of students in a class. If you are unable to attend you must notify your group and teacher to arrange a different time for your group to come in.
EASTER WEEKEND APRIL 6-9
There are no regular classes over the long weekend. There may be extra exam and competitive classes over the long weekend.
PEAK BURNABY
Additional Peak Invitational dates are April 13-22 at Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby – for competitive groups with members unable to participate in Peak Invitational dates for North Vancouver due to Howe Sound Secondary School musical production in late April. Participating groups are: Modern Purple, Jazz & Lyrical Magenta, Jazz & Lyrical Aqua, Hip Hop Comp Senior, Kaydee, Courtnay & Madison. Exact times and dates are typically issued out 3-4 weeks before competition. Please check the following website for additional information www.peakinvitational.ca.
PEAK NORTH VAN
Peak Invitational dates are April 24-29 at Centennial Theatre North Vancouver – for all competitive groups, except competitive groups with members unable to participate due to Howe Sound Secondary School musical production in late April. Participating groups are Ballet Rose, Ballet Coral, Ballet Indigo, Hip Hop Comp Intermediate, Jazz & Lyrical Fuchsia, Jazz & Lyrical Teal, Jazz & Lyrical Blue, Modern Jade and all solos and duets. Exact times and dates are typically issued out 3-4 weeks before competition. Please check the following website for additional information www.peakinvitational.ca.
FESTIVAL DU BALLET
Festival du Ballet dates are May 12-13 at Surrey Arts Center, Surrey – for all Ballet competitive groups only, Sarah, Nicole & Tess. Exact times and dates are typically issued out 3-4 weeks before competition. Please check the following website for additional information www.festivalduballet.com

NUTCRACKER DEC 2 & 3

Posted On: November, 22nd 2011

Don't miss the opportunity to see a wonderful production of the Christmas classic Nutcracker Ballet, right here in Squamish at the Eagle Eye Theater. The Squamish Youth Ballet will transport you to a magical place, filled with delightful children, growing Christmas tree, marching toy soldiers, mischievous mice, waltzing flowers, snowflakes and the Land of Sweets. Performances will take place on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 7:30PM and on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00PM and 7:30PM. Tickets are on sale at the Howe Sound Dance Academy Brackendale studio 3:30-8:00PM on
Wednesday, November 23, Thursday, November 24 and Monday, November 28. Tickets will also be sold on Thursday, December 01, 5:00-8:00PM during dress rehearsal at the Eagle Eye Theater. Tickets are $20.00 each - general admission. Tickets for all shows are still available.

HSDA CLOTHING AND DANCE BAG ORDER FORM SUBMIT WITH PAYMENT

Posted On: October, 19th 2011

HSDA CLOTHING AND DANCE BAG ORDER FORM SUBMIT WITH PAYMENT

NAME:__________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________

Lifestyle Jacket: Left chest white silk screen HSDA dancer logo
Center Top Back … White Silkscreen (as per below w/dancer)
H S D A
S D
D S
A D S H
Youth Jacket Cost $70.00
Small, Medium, Large
Adult Jacket Cost $75.00
Small, Medium, Large

Gildan Sweatpants
White Silkscreen down right leg Howe Sound Dance Academy
Youth Sweatpant Cost $22.00
Small, Medium, Large, XL
Adult Sweatpant Cost $25.00
Small, Medium, Large, XL
American Apparel Tank Top Girls & Ladies
Front Pocket … White Silkscreen HSDA dancer logo
Youth Tank top Cost $22.00
8, 10, 12
Adult Tank Top Cost $25.00
Small, Medium, Large, XL
600 Denier PVC Coated U Shape Bag Cost $40.00
Front Pocket … White Silkscreen HSDA dancer logo

ALL ORDER FORMS AND PAYMENT MUST BE INTO MISS B BY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 TO ARRIVE IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (PICK UP FROM BRACKENDALE STUDIO LAST WEEK OF NOVEMBER).
Please note that clothing will only be available to try on and order when HSDA’s administrative help, Mrs. Ofelia Blanchard is at the Brackendale studio Mondays and Thursdays 3:30-7:30pm. Although students enrolled in competitive classes are expected to be in HSDA warm ups/clothes at competition and other public events, it does not have to be HSDA clothing from this year.

HSDA CLOTHES

Posted On: October, 12th 2011

HSDA clothes and dance bags are coming back just in time for Christmas!!! Samples and price list should be available the week of October 17. Please note that clothing will only be available to try on and order when HSDA’s administrative help, Mrs. Ofelia Blanchard is at the Brackendale studio Mondays and Thursdays 3:30-7:30pm. Students enrolled in competitive classes are expected to be in HSDA warm ups/clothes at competition and other public events.

NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL AUDITIONS

Posted On: October, 12th 2011

Auditions and Open Classes for national ballet of Canada summer school 2012 are:
Open Classes November 3, Audition Classes November 4
The Scotia Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver BC V6B 1L6
Please visit www.nbs-enb.ca for information and inquiries.

NUTCRACKER REHEARSALS

Posted On: October, 12th 2011

Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule Oct – Nov

Saturday October 15
4:30-5:30 – Polichinell
5:30-6:00 – Children’s March
6:00-7:00 – Waltz of the Flowers
7:00-7:45 - Anja
Sunday October 16
2:15-3:15 – Inter Foundation Exam
3:15-4:15 – Snow Flakes
4:15-5:15 – Angels
5:15-6:15 – Reed Flutes
6:15-7:00 – Arabian

Saturday October 22
4:30-7:00 – Act 1
7:00-7:45 - Anja
Sunday October 23
2:15-3:30 – Inter Foundation Exam
3:30-6:00 – Act 2

Sunday October 30
2:15-3:15 – Inter Foundation Exam
3:30-6:30 – Full Nutcracker run thru (both Acts), parents can watch

Saturday November 5
4:30-5:00 – Children’s March
5:00-5:30 – Battle Scene
5:30-6:00 - Snowflakes
6:00-6:30 – Waltz of the Flowers
6:30-7:00 – Closing Waltz
7:00-7:45 - Anja
Sunday November 6
2:15-3:30 – TBC
3:30-4:00 – Angels
4:00-4:30 – Parents’ dances & Columbine, Harlequin, Jesters & Drosselmeyer
4:30-5:00 – Clara & Drosselmeyer
5:00-6:30 – Act 2

Saturday November 12
4:30-7:00 – Act 1
Sunday November 13
2:15-3:30 – TBC
3:30-6:00 – Act 2

Saturday November 19
4:30-7:00 - Full Nutcracker run thru (both Acts), parents can watch
Sunday November 20
2:15-6:00 – TBC

Saturday November 26
4:30-7:00 - Full Nutcracker run thru (both Acts)
Sunday November 27
3:30-6:00 – TBC

Thursday December 1
5:30 – DRESS REHEARSAL AT EAGLE EYE THEATER!!!!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE NUTCRACKER SEPTEMBER - THANKSGIVING 2011

Posted On: September, 5th 2011

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE NUTCRACKER September - Thanksgiving 2011
Saturday September 17
4:30-5:15 – Drosselmeyer – Scott Salmon
5:15-6:15 – Sarah & Dumont
6:15-7:00 – Columbine – Asia M & Harlequin – Sarah B & Jesters Nicole & Kate

Sunday September 18
2:15-2:45 – Polichinell
2:45-3:00 - Angels
3:00-3:15 – Dance of the Reed Flutes
3:15-4:30 - Adult Men, Ladies, Girls, Boys, Clara, Drosselmeyer
4:30-5:00 – Dumont & Anja
5:00-5:30 – Waltz of the Flowers
5:30-6:00 - Snowflakes
6:00-6:45 – Sarah B

Saturday September 24
4:30-5:15 – Drosselmeyer – Scott Salmon
5:15-6:15 – Sarah & Dumont (might run later)
6:15-7:00 – Sarah (might run later)

Sunday September 25
2:15-3:15 – Children’s March
3:15-4:00 – Act 1 Entrance - Adult Men, Ladies, Girls, Boys, Clara, Drosselmeyer
4:00-4:45 – Drosselmeyer, Mice, Soldiers, Nutcracker & Clara
5:00-5:30 – Spanish
5:30-6:00 – Chinese

Saturday October 1
4:30-5:30 – X 2 Parents Dance – Adult Men & Ladies
5:30-7:00 – Closing Waltz – Waltz of the Flowers, Clara, Prince, Sugar Plum, Chinese, Arabians, Spanish, Russians

Sunday October 2
2:15-3:15 – Inter Foundation Exam
3:15-3:30 - Chinese
3:30-3:45 - Arabian
3:45-4:00 - Russians
4:00-4:15 – Spanish
4:15-5:00 – Dumont & Anja
5:00-5:45 – Anja & Scott
5:45-7:00 - Scott

Saturday October 8
4:30-6:00 Dumont & Sarah (Duet & Solos) **subject to change based on RWB auditions**

Monday October 10
1:00-2:00 – Inter Foundation Exam
2:30-3:00 - Act 1 Entrance
3:00-3:30 - Children’s March
3:30-4:00 - Adults Dance
4:00-4:30 – Mice & Soldiers
4:30-5:00 – Columbine, Harlequin & Jesters
5:00-5:30 – Snowflakes
5:30-7:30 – Full Act 2 Run thru
7:30-8:15 – Closing Waltz

Saturday October 15 TBC
Sunday October 16 TBC
2:15-3:15 – Inter Foundation Exam
Saturday October 22 TBC
Sunday October 23 TBC
2:15-3:15 – Inter Foundation Exam
Sunday October 30 TBC
2:15-3:15 – Inter Foundation Exam
3:30-6:30 – Full Nutcracker run thru (both Acts), parents can watch

SUMMER CLASSES @ BRACKENDALE STUDIO 2011

Posted On: June, 7th 2011

Series 1 June 13-16

Monday June 13 8:00-9:15pm

Unset Ballet Tuesday June 14 8:00-9:15pm Unset Ballet Wednesday June 15 8:00-9:15pm Unset Ballet Thursday June 16 6:30-8:00pm Unset Ballet Series 2 June 20-23 Monday June 20 6:00-7:30pm Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Tuesday June 21 6:00-7:30pm Unset Ballet Wednesday June 22 6:00-7:30pm Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Thursday June 23 6:00-7:30pm Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Series 3 June 27-30 Monday June 27 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Tuesday June 28 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet Wednesday June 29 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Thursday June 30 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Series 4 July 4-7 Monday July 4 3:30-4:30 Gr 3 Ballet Unset 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Tuesday July 5 3:30-4:30 Gr 3 Ballet Unset 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet Wednesday July 6 3:30-4:30 Gr 3 Ballet Unset 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Thursday July 7 3:30-4:30 Gr 3 Ballet Unset 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found Unset Ballet 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Unset Ballet 7:45-9:00pm Conditioning Series 5 August 29-September 1 Monday August 29 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Tuesday August 30 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Wednesday August 31 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Thursday September 1 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Series 6 September 6-8 Tuesday September 6 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Wednesday September 7 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Thursday September 8 4:30-6:00pm Inter Found 6:00-7:30pm Advanced 1 Cost: Series 1 week Unset Ballet $40 Series 2 — 4 each week Unset Ballet $40, Conditioning $25 or Unset Ballet + Conditioning $60 Series 4 1 hour Gr 3 Unset Ballet $35 Series 5 week Ballet $40, Series 6 week Ballet $30 Payment should be made on the first day of the series. Ballet Classes: Series 4 Gr 3 Ballet — ages 8+, enrolling in Gr 3 Ballet (1st or 2nd year) This is recommended for any student enrolling into Gr 3 Ballet wanting to expand their dance vocabulary. Inter Foundation — ages 11+, enrolling in Gr 4 ballet or higher Advanced 1 — ages 13+, currently enrolling in gr 7 Ballet or higher Students entering in Inter Found or Advanced 1 levels in the fall and students hoping to take vocational exams in fall of 2011 or spring of 2012 should attend as many weeks of ballet classes as possible. Conditioning Classes: A class designed to challenge you physically and keep you motivated thru the summer. This is for students going into Gr 8 at school and up, including former students of HSDA. It will benefit ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and modern dancers. For all ballet classes bring pointe shoes and regular ballet shoes or soft blochs. For conditioning classes please wear something comfortable, easy to move in and sneakers. For both classes, bring a water bottle and towel. Please contact via email or phone to enrol. info@howesounddance.com www howesounddance.com or 604 898 1422 This schedule is subject to change and cancellation if the number of students registered is insufficient to have the class run.

APPLICATION FOR SOLO, DUET OR TRIO 2011-12 SEASON

Posted On: June, 6th 2011

HSDA will not be holding a solo duo trio show in 2012, instead there will be a pre competition show in February at Eagle Eye Theater. Solo, duets and trios will be considered for competition only. Applicants must be in a competitive group in order to be entered as a solo, duo or trio for competition. In an essay, please describe what dance means to you and how it has affected your life (1 essay to be written per applicant eg. for a duet, 1 essay from each applicant). All applications with essays should be handed in by October 1 to Miss Blanchard to be reviewed. Unfortunately not all applicants can be accepted for competition.

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS

Posted On: June, 6th 2011

SQUAMISH YOUTH BALLET AND NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS
Auditions for the 2011 season of Squamish Youth Ballet’s production of Nutcracker will be Thursday June 16 at the Brackendale studio 5:00-5:45pm for 8-11 years (minimum of entering Gr 3 ballet RAD or equivalent in 2011 season) and 5:45-6:30pm for 12+ years (entering Gr 5 ballet RAD or equivalent in 2011 season). For all girls please wear clean pink tights, leotard, ballet slippers and hair in a bun. For all boys please wear black tights or shorts, white t shirt and ballet slipper. For girls with pointe shoes, please bring pointe shoes. Auditions are open to all dance students in the Squamish and Whistler communities.
Squamish Youth Ballet is in its 2nd year and headed by Shalimar Blanchard. SYB will be performing the Nutcracker Ballet December 2 & 3 at Eagle Eye Theatre AND December 10 at Millennium Place in Whistler (tbc). Auditions are open to all students currently enrolled in ballet classes ages 8+ and will be June 16 at Howe Sound Dance Academy’s Brackendale studio. A successful audition will mean that you are a member of Squamish Youth Ballet for the 2011 season. Corps de ballet rehearsals are likely to be Saturday (4:30-6:30) and/or Sunday (2-5pm), it is requested that dancers are available both of these days starting in September. Principal and soloist roles rehearsals will start the last week of August, however these dancers should also be prepared to dance Saturdays (4:30-6:30) and/or Sundays (2-5pm) starting in September. When scheduling rehearsals, every effort will be made that you dance Saturday OR Sunday, however this may not always be possible. You will be notified of you role(s) via email the last week of June. Some rehearsals may be conducted by another ballet teacher other than Miss Blanchard if required. This is a serious commitment, you will be allowed 2 excused absences only. Studio run thru Nov 1 & 13, all dress rehearsals and all shows are mandatory attendance. You will be learning and performing traditional version of the Nutcracker. There is no cost for rehearsal time; Howe Sound Dance Academy & Miss Blanchard has graciously donated their time. There will be a production fee of $50 per dancer. This means costumes, including all props and accessories are to be returned to Squamish Youth Ballet. You will be expected to dress tidily (with hair in a bun for the girls) for rehearsals. Squamish Youth Ballet is a separate entity to Howe Sound Dance Academy.

EXTRA GR 5 & GR 6 EMERALD CITY DANCE PRACTICE

Posted On: June, 6th 2011

EXTRA GR 5 & GR 6 EMERALD CITY DANCE PRACTICE
There will be a rehearsal for Gr 5 Ballet Emerald City 3:30-4:15pm and Gr 6 Ballet Emerald City 4:15-5:00pm Thursday June 16 at the Brackendale studio.

REGISTRATION 2011-2012

Posted On: June, 6th 2011

Next year’s schedule and HSDA Handbook will be available at the June 10 show. They will also be emailed out that day. Students that auditioned for competitive classes will be able to pick up their notifications at the June 10 show.
Pre registration for returning students and new preschool students at the BRACKENDALE STUDIO starts Monday June 13 – Wednesday June 15, Tuesday June 21-Wednesday June 22 all by appointment and Tuesday June 28 by drop in. The signup sheets will at the Brackendale studio by Saturday June 4. Sign up early as some classes more popular classes will fill up. Open Registration will start Monday July 4 via email and will continue thru out the summer. Open Registration in person at the Brackendale studio will be July 4, 7, August 29, September 1, 6, and 8 3:30-7:30pm. As I am accepting open registrations via email; if you chose to wait your requested classes may be full. Registration via email does not guarantee class spots until all payments are received; you will have 2 weeks to submit payment either in person at the Brackendale studio or by mail before your spot in the class is released. Please have your cheques ready as post dated cheques will be required. Please bring your registration package to facilitate the process. Classes start the week of Monday September 12.

YEAR END SHOW TICKETS!!!!!

Posted On: May, 26th 2011

WIZARD OF OZ TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, MAY 27 AT VILLAGE GREEN GARDEN CENTRE, 1861 MAMQUAM RD. (NEXT TO CANADIAN TIRE). ALSO ON SALE AT BRACKENDALE STUDIO ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 3:30-8:00PM, ON PHOTO DAYS, SUNDAY, MAY 29, MONDAY, MAY 30. THURSDAY, JUNE 2, MONDAY, JUNE 6 & THURSDAY. JUNE 9. 3:30-8:00PM. CAST A JUNE 18 EVENING SHOW - SOLD OUT.

AUDITIONS FOR BALLET, JAZZ, LYRICAL, MODERN AND HIP HOP COMPETITIVE CLASSES

Posted On: May, 15th 2011

Auditions for Hip Hop Competitive 1ages 10-13 (going into Gr 5-Gr 8 at school) will be Wednesday June 1 4:15-5:30 at the Brackendale studio.
Auditions for Hip Hop Competitive 2 ages 14-17 (going into Gr 9-12 at school) will be Wednesday June 1 8:00-9:15pm at the Brackendale studio.
Auditions for Modern Competitive Jade ages 10-12 (going into Gr 5-7 at school) will be Tuesday May 31 6:30-7:15pm at the Brackendale studio.
Auditions for Modern Competitive Purple ages 13+ (going into Gr 8 at school and up) will be Tuesday May 31 8:15-9:00pm at the Brackendale studio.
Auditions for Ballet Competitive Rose ages 8-12 (going into Gr 3 to Gr 7 at school) will be Wednesday June 1 6:30-7:15pm at the Downtown studio.
Auditions for Ballet Competitive Indigo ages 13+ (going into Gr 8 at school and up) will be Saturday May 28 1:30-2:15pm at the Brackendale studio.
Auditions for Jazz Competitive ages 8-12 (going into Gr 3 to Gr 7 at school) will be Tuesday May 17 3:30-4:15pm at the Downtown studio.
Auditions for Lyrical Competitive ages 8-12 (going into Gr 3 to Gr 7 at school) will be Tuesday May 17 4:15-5:00pm at the Downtown studio.
Auditions for Jazz Competitive ages 13+ (going into Gr 8+ at school) will be Tuesday May 17 5:00-5:45pm at the Downtown studio.
Auditions for Lyrical Competitive ages 13+ (going into Gr 8+ at school) will be Tuesday May 17 5:45-6:30pm at the Downtown studio.
Please note: For all groups, depending on how many students audition, ability levels and how many are accepted groups may be split into two competitive groups and/or amalgamated with an older/younger group. Boys and girls welcome, HSDA and non HSDA students welcome. Classes can be any day of the week, although we would like for all students to audition for all disciplines, please do not audition for a group that you don’t think you can commit to as it makes scheduling very difficult.
COMPETITION GROUP INFORMATION
Competitive classes are for students wanting to take their dance experience a step further. It also requires the enrolment in core classes (ballet, jazz, modern and/or hip hop). Competitions provide students with an opportunity to perform in an organized competitive environment against students from other schools in the region. We participate in 2 to 3 competitions a year, entry fees are approx $30 per dance per entry. Please note that the competitive classes require a strong commitment. Competing in a dance group is a team effort; students will be relying on one another to make their best effort. Please ensure that you are willing and able to dedicate yourself to your groups and the competitions. This means prioritizing rehearsal and performance schedules over other commitments.
Students missing more than 2 choreography classes in a row and/or general poor attendance in core classes or display a lack of progress or poor attitude and disrespectfulness to their respective teacher and other students may have their placement within the group re assessed and may be expelled from the group. Regrettably if a student has an extended family vacation, or vacations too close to competition dates (Feb-April) she/he may be asked not to perform or leave the group. If a student is ill or has a medical condition preventing them to dance at a competitive level she/he may be asked not to participate.
ALL COMPETITIVE STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE EXTRA PRACTISES. It is difficult to forecast if and how many privates extra classes will be required as groups’ progress at different rates, 2-5 classes is realistic. This considered private tutoring. The instructor providing the service enters a private service with you and can set their rate with you that they feel comfortable with. Any monies go directly to the instructor. The $25 per ½ hour estimation is based on the premium so that you know the highest you would have to pay. However, it is up to the individual teacher to determine their rate (you can expect to pay $5-25 depending on how participants, length of lesson and relevant to instructor involved). The idea is that the cost can be shared across all group members.

AUDITIONS FOR BALLET, JAZZ, LYRICAL, MODERN AND HIP HOP COMPETITIVE CLASSES

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

WIZARD OF OZ SHOW TICKETS ON SALE MAY 16

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

Wizard of OZ show tickets will be on sale to families of HSDA dancers only on Monday May 16 3:30-8:30 at the Brackendale studio from Miss Ofelia and will continue to be available to families of HSDA dancers at the dress rehearsal for the Solo, Duo, Trio show May 18 and Cast A & B dress rehearsals May 24 & 25 at the Eagle Eye Theater from Miss Ofelia. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students, general admission, doors open at 7pm.

JAZZ EXAMS

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

AIDT JAZZ EXAMSTUESDAY JUNE 21 & WEDNESDAY JUNE 22
Jazz exams are confirmed for June 21 & 22. Jazz classes will continue the weeks of June 13 & 20 on a modified schedule. All classes will be at the Brackendale studio.
Tuesday June 21
ELEMENTARYASSOCIATE 9:30-10:30 ALICIA KINSMAN
TEA 10:30-10:45
FINAL GRADE 10:45-11:25 KATHLEEN WICK, ABBIGAIL DAY
FINAL GRADE 11:25-12:05 SHAWN MORFINI, GABRIELLE LANGUEDOC
FINAL GRADE 12:05-12:45 KYLEY ROSSER, ANJA FANSLAU
LUNCH 12:45-1:15
PREPARATORY 1:15-1:40 KIRA FANSLAU
PRIMARY 1:40-2:05 BRIELLE BRUBACHER, MAYA SOUTHAM
PRIMARY 2:05-2:30 LINDSAY WESTALL, ABIGAIL GILSON
TEA 2:30-2:45
PRIMARY 2:45-3:10 ZOE CARTER, MIKAELA READ
PRELIM JR. 3:10-3:55 SABRINA LANTER, LUCY BOGLE

Wednesday June 22
JR.HIGHER 9:30-9:50 MARGOT LORETTE
JR.LOWER 9:50-10:30 SIENNA GERHART, MORGAN BROWN, MADISON BROWN
TEA 10:30-10:45
PRIMARY 10:45-11:10 DARCY TURNER, BRIANA BURKE
PRELIM JR. 11:10-11:55 TESSA DAY, TESS THOMPSON
LUNCH 11:55-12:25
PRELIM JR. 12:25-1:10 EMMA CORDER-FAY, SYDNEY FANZEGA
ELEMENTARY 1:10-2:10 SARAH BOWERS, ERIKA CARNEY
Your examiner’s name is Mrs. Reeves. Your music player’s name is Grace. Please practice saying Good morning/afternoon Mrs. Reeves, Good morning/afternoon Grace.
Please note your exam time. Arrive at the Brackendale studio at least 1 hour prior to your exam time with clean detangled hair in order to warm-up properly and Miss Blanchard can do your hair.
Hair items you will need to bring in order for Miss Blanchard to do your hair: Hair brush, Hair comb, hair elastics (thick non slip preferred), hair pins, bobby pins, hair gel & spray.
EXAM REGULATION CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS:
For all levels: Clean, basic styled leotard, matching with exam partner (supplied by HSDA), clean flesh colored tights (available for purchase from HSDA), clean split sole jazz slippers in either tan or black, but must match partner.
Regrettably, the reception area of the Brackendale studio is small and noise carries easily into the studio. For this reason we ask that parents refrain from bringing siblings of the exam candidate to the studio. For parents waiting, we ask that you are quiet in the waiting area as voices carry into the exam room.

SOLO DUO TRIO SHOW TICKETS ON SALE

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

Solo Duo Trio show tickets will be on sale on as of Monday May 2 Mondays & Thursdays 3:30-8pm all at the Brackendale studio from Miss Ofelia and at the dress rehearsal Wed May 18 at Eagle Eye Theater. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students, general admission, doors open at 7pm. Come support your local dancers by watching them!!!

DRESS REHEARSAL SOLO DUO TRIO SHOW

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

DRESS REHEARSAL SOLO DUO TRIO SHOW MAY18 EAGLE EYE THEATER
The dress rehearsal is Wednesday May 18 at the Eagle Eye Theater starting at 6pm-8pm approx. Please arrive at 5:30 and have full costume, hair and make up. The dress rehearsal is for all participants. Dress rehearsals are to help students and teachers see the flow of the show, become aware of any quick changes and figure out technical difficulties. Stage make up is required. Hair must be appropriately done for each dance the dancer is in (especially senior students) and full costume where costumes have been completed. This is to avoid any costume/hair malfunctions at the performance. Please arrive early to change into costume, once changed and ready to dance sit in the audience section of the theater so we don’t have to go searching for you when it is your time to dance. Changing into your costume at the theatre or wearing your costume under HSDA warm ups will help protect it from any accidents and wear and tear. As always, we will do our best to stay on time. However dress rehearsals can run late. This can be avoided by students arriving early and ready to dance. Students may leave once they have danced, but we encourage them to watch each other perform. Parents may also watch the dress rehearsal. Out of respect for the dancers and to help rehearsals stay on time, we ask that the audience be quiet during rehearsals. No food or drink other than water is permitted in the Eagle Eye Theatre. These are not our rules but the rules of the theater, please respect them.
6:00-7:00pm
1. Dance Power Champion Finalist – Jazz Teal
2. Trio – Jesse Newell, Madison Cartwright & Kira Fanslau
3. Kyley Rosser
4. Christie Lowe
5. Asia Sinnes
6. Peak Top 10 Scores Duet - Anja Fanslau and Shawn Morfini
7. Lucy Bogle
8. Sorsha Henning
9. Gabrielle Languedoc
10. Joni Lynn
7:00-8:00pm
11. Duet - Emma Corder Fay and Sydney Fanzega
12. Amber Smyth
13. Anja Fanslau
14. Sarah Bowers
15. Trio – Asia Mader, Makenna Timm & Jae Makitalo
16. Kate Trann
17. Margot Lorette,
18. Duet - Samantha Horne and Kira Fanslau
19. Dance Power Champion Winners - Lyrical Fuchsia
If you think you are performing, but your name is not on this list, please notify Miss Blanchard asap.

CAST B DRESS REHEARSAL

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

DRESS REHEARSAL CAST B MAY 25 EAGLE EYE THEATER

The dress rehearsal is Wednesday May 25 at the Eagle Eye Theater starting at 5:30pm. Please arrive ½ hour before your dance time and have full costume, hair and make up. The dress rehearsal is for all participants. Dress rehearsals are to help students and teachers see the flow of the show, become aware of any quick changes and figure out technical difficulties. Stage make up is required. Hair must be appropriately done for each dance the dancer is in (especially senior students) and full costume where costumes have been completed. This is to avoid any costume/hair malfunctions at the performance. Please arrive early to change into costume, once changed and ready to dance sit in the audience section of the theater so we don’t have to go searching for you when it is your time to dance. Changing into your costume at the theatre or wearing your costume under HSDA warm ups will help protect it from any accidents and wear and tear. As always, we will do our best to stay on time. However dress rehearsals can run late. This can be avoided by students arriving early and ready to dance. Students may leave once they have danced, but we encourage them to watch each other perform. Parents may also watch the dress rehearsal. Out of respect for the dancers and to help rehearsals stay on time, we ask that the audience be quiet during rehearsals. If you are too loud you will be asked to leave. No food or drink other than water is permitted in the Eagle Eye Theatre. These are not our rules but the rules of the theater, please respect them.

Cast B
5:30-6:30
1. Tornado Hip Hop 3
2. Rainbow Ballet Inter Found
3. Munchkins Pre School Sat 10:30
4. Sunflower Stepping Stones Jazz
5. Soldiers Jazz Perform 2
6. Lollipop Guild Pre School Fri 2:30
7. People of the North Lyrical Aqua
8. Lady bugs Pre Prim Tuesday
6:30-7:30
9. Scarecrows Hip Hop 1
10. Evil Trees Jazz Magenta
11. Spooks Modern 2
12. Tin Men Primary Jazz
13. Yellow Brick Road Inter Ballet
14. Lion Anja Fanslau
15. Poppies Primary Ballet
7:30-8:30
16. Candy land Modern Jade
17. Candy land Ballet Perform 2
18. Candy canes Gr 1 Ballet
19. Candy land Lyrical Fuchsia
20. Snow Fairies Gr 3 Ballet 1st year
21. People of the West Hip Hop Comp 2
22. Emerald City Gr 6 Ballet
23. Emerald City Jazz Final Grade
24. People of the East Ballet Rose
8:30-9:15
25. Toto Sorsha Henning
26. Glenda Sarah Bowers
27. Jitter Bugs Gr 4 Ballet
28. People of the South Jazz Jnr Higher
29. Guards of the Castle Advanced Ballet
30. WWW Christie Lowe
31. Dorothy Gabrielle Launguedoc
32. Flying Monkeys Jazz Teal

CAST A DRESS REHEARSAL

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

DRESS REHEARSAL CAST A TUESDAY MAY 24 EAGLE EYE THEATER
The dress rehearsal is Tuesday May 24 at the Eagle Eye Theater starting at 5:30pm. Please arrive ½ hour before your dance time and have full costume, hair and make up. The dress rehearsal is for all participants. Dress rehearsals are to help students and teachers see the flow of the show, become aware of any quick changes and figure out technical difficulties. Stage make up is required. Hair must be appropriately done for each dance the dancer is in (especially senior students) and full costume where costumes have been completed. This is to avoid any costume/hair malfunctions at the performance. Please arrive early to change into costume, once changed and ready to dance sit in the audience section of the theater so we don’t have to go searching for you when it is your time to dance. Changing into your costume at the theatre or wearing your costume under HSDA warm ups will help protect it from any accidents and wear and tear. As always, we will do our best to stay on time. However dress rehearsals can run late. This can be avoided by students arriving early and ready to dance. Students may leave once they have danced, but we encourage them to watch each other perform. Parents may also watch the dress rehearsal. Out of respect for the dancers and to help rehearsals stay on time, we ask that the audience be quiet during rehearsals. If you are too loud you will be asked to leave. No food or drink other than water is permitted in the Eagle Eye Theatre. These are not our rules but the rules of the theater, please respect them.

Cast A
5:30-6:30
1. Modern 1 Tornado
2. Gr 8 Ballet Rainbow
3. Pre School Wed 10:30 Munchkins
4. Hip Hop Comp 1 Guards of the Castle
5. Gr 2 Ballet Soldiers
6. Pre School Wed 11:15 Lollipop Guild
7. Ballet Perform 1 Sunflower
8. Pre Prim Friday Lady bugs
6:30-7:30
9. Jazz Prep People of the North
10. Hip Hop 2 Yellow Brick Road
11. Jazz Elementary Scarecrows
12. Hip Hop Boys Tin Men
13. Anja Fanslau Lion
14. Jazz Perform 1 People of the West
15. Jazz Aqua Evil Trees
16. Primary Ballet Poppies
7:30-8:30
17. Lyrical Teal Emerald City
18. Gr 5 Ballet Emerald City
19. Gr 3 Ballet 2nd yr Snow Fairies
20. Jazz Prelim Jnr Candy canes
21. Jazz Jnr Lower Candy land
22. Lyrical Perform 1 Candy land
23. Inter Ballet Candy land
8:30-9:15
24. Sorsha Henning Toto
25. Jazz Fuchsia Jitter Bugs
26. Modern Purple Flying Monkeys
27. Modern 3 Spooks
28. Lyrical Perform 2 People of the East
29. Asia Sinnes Glenda
30. Christie Lowe WWW
31. Kyley Rosser Dorothy
32. Ballet Indigo People of the South

PHOTO DAYS

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

PHOTO DAYS MAY 29 & 30
Photo days are Sunday May 29 & Monday May 30 at the Brackendale studio. We are pleased to be using Bestway Photos. The basic Memory Mate (6 X 9 group photo 1 5 X 7 individual photo mounted together) is $10 including HST. Individual order envelopes will be available approx 3 weeks prior to photo days. Cheques should be made out to Bestway Photo and should be handed in with filled out order envelopes on photo days at your “shoot” time directly to the Bestway representative. Due to the volume of photos taken on these days we are unable to accommodate “specials” (siblings having photos together, friends having photos together). You will be required to have all costume pieces with you, including correct tights, shoes and undergarments. Hair should be the standard “show” classical ballet bun (hair parted over the center of the right eye, bun to be in line with the ears) unless otherwise instructed. Light stage make up is required.

Sunday May 29
3:30 Gr 5 Ballet Emerald City 12
3:45 Modern 1 Tornado 16
4:05 Hip Hop 1 Scarecrows 18
4:25 Modern Jade 10
4:35 Ballet Perform 1 Sunflowers 7
4:50 Pre School Wed 10:30 Munchkins 6
5:00 Grade 2 Ballet Soldiers 10
5:15 Pre School Wed 11:15 Lollipop Guild 3
5:20 Inter found Ballet Rainbow 8
5:30 Jazz Prep People of the North 3
5:35-5:50 BREAK
5:50 Hip Hop 2 Yellow Brick Road 17
6:10 Jazz Elementary Scarecrows 10
6:20 Pre Primary Friday Lady Bugs 9
6:35 Jazz Junior Lower Candy Land 9
6:50 Primary Ballet Poppies 9
7:05 Inter Ballet Candy Land 6
7:10 Lyrical Perform 1 Candy Land 15
7:30 Jazz Prelim Junior Candy Canes 7
7:40 Lyrical Perform 2 People of the East 12
7:55 Lyrical Teal Emerald City 10
8:05 Modern 3 Spooks 13
8:15 Jazz Fuchsia Jitter Bugs 8
8:25 Modern Purple Flying Monkeys 12
8:35 Hip Hop Comp 1 Guards of the Castle 7
8:40 Jazz Perform 1 People of the West 6
8:45 Ballet Indigo People of the South 8
8:55 Solos, Duos

Monday May 30
3:30 Stepping Stones Jazz Sunflowers 7
3:45 Boys Hip Hop Tin Boys 15
4:05 Primary Jazz Tin Girls 12
4:25 Hip Hop 3 Tornado 19
4:45 Pre School Sat 10:30 Munchkins 7
4:55 Pre School Fri 2:30 Lollipop Guild 6
5:05 Pre Primary Tuesday Lady Bugs 9
5:20 Primary Ballet Friday Poppies 8
5:30 Jazz Perform 2 Soldiers 13
5:45 Lyrical Aqua People of the North 9
5:55 Jazz Magenta Evil Trees 7
6:00-6:15 BREAK
6:15 Gr 1 Ballet Candy Canes 13
6:30 Jazz Junior Higher People of the South 4
6:35 Gr 3 ballet 2nd yr Snow Fairies 7
6:40 Gr 8 Ballet Rainbow 15
6:55 Gr 6 Ballet Emerald City 16
7:15 Ballet Rose People of the East 10
7:25 Ballet Perform 2 Candy Land 8
7:35 Gr 3 Ballet 1st year Snow Fairies 13
7:50 Gr 4 Ballet Jitter Bugs 6
7:55 Modern 2 Spooks 15
8:10 Lyrical Fuchsia Candy Land 8
8:15 Inter Ballet Yellow Brick Road 6
8:20 Hip Hop Comp 2 People of the West 7
8:25 Jazz Teal Flying Monkeys 7
8:30 Jazz Final Grade Emerald City 6
8:35 Advanced Ballet Guards of the Castle 5
8:40 Jazz Aqua Evil Trees 6

WIZARD OF OZ PERFORMANCE GENERAL INFORMATION

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

 Performances are Friday June 10 7:30pm Cast A, Saturday June 11 2pm Cast A, Saturday June 11 7:30pm Cast B, Friday June 17 7:30pm Cast B, Saturday June 18 2pm Cast B, Saturday June 18 7:30pm Cast A.
 Doors open at 7:00pm for evening performances, 1:30pm for matinees. General admission.
 Year end show tickets will be on sale exclusively to HSDA families on Monday May 16 at the Brackendale studio 3:30-8:00pm, at the dress rehearsal (in the foyer of Eagle Eye Theatre) for the solo duo trio show Wednesday May 18, and Cast A & B Dress Rehearsals Tuesday May 24 and Wednesday May 25.
 Tickets will be on sale for the public Friday May 27 from Billie’s Bouquet (Downtown). Adult tickets are $18.00, students (under 18yrs) tickets are $15.00, tickets are non refundable. All cheques should be made payable to “HSDA”.
 General admission. There is no reserved seating except for the first 2 rows preschool parents, disabled and elderly. If you require assistance, please contact one of the ticket collectors.
 Arrival time for all students (excluding Pre School, Pre Primary and Hip Hop Boys) is 1 hour prior to show time, unless otherwise stated by your teacher. If hair and make-up need to be done at the theatre then arrival time is 1.5 hours prior to show time. There are no exceptions.
 Please DO NOT arrive in costume to the theatre or wear them back home. Costumes should not be seen in public.
 Insure that you have all pieces of your costume, shoes, tights, etc. and safety pins in case of costume malfunctions. If you do not have all your costume pieces for the performances you may be asked not to perform.
 If possible arrive with hair and basic make up done. If you need help with your hair, bring all necessary supplies, eg. Bobby pins, elastics, hair nets, gel and a brush. For every dancer hair is to be in a right side part in a bun that is centered and in line with the top of the ears.
 DO NOT USE THE WASHROOM AS A CHANGE ROOM.
 PLEASE no males in the change room at any time.
 No parents unless official volunteers are allowed back stage or in the Green Room
 Students are not allowed to leave the Green Room once checked in. This includes during the intermission. If students are found going to 7-11 or Mc Donald’s, they may be asked not to perform. We recommend bringing something healthy to eat that will not stain costumes and water (no juice, sodas or sticky snacks). If students are going outside they must be fully covered up. No dance shoes or costume outside. Students abusing the privilege of going outside may be asked not to perform.
 There should be ABSOLUTELY NO talking or laughing on stage, if you do this you may be asked not to perform
 For older students, if a student is drunk, hung over or any other inexcusable behaviour he/she will not be permitted to participate in any of the shows.
 Stay quiet in the Green Room, your noise carries through into the stage.
 No gum or jewellery on stage – use your common sense. Leave all valuables and jewellery at home. If you chew gum on stage you will be asked not to perform.
 Please do not expect to pick up your child during the performance, unless pre school or pre primary (see below)
 Parent volunteers must stay until all children from your group have been collected.
 Volunteers are responsible to have children ready to perform when called and should lead them back stage quietly. Please check each student for jewellery that should be removed, all costume pieces are securely in place, lace and ribbons are neatly tied and hair is securely fastened in a bun.
 Volunteers should encourage students to keep the Green Room clean. At the end of the night, it is expected that students will clean their changing areas and are not permitted to leave until Miss Blanchard has checked the changing areas are clean.
 Unfortunately there is not enough room at the side of the stage to watch the performance; students must remain in the Green Room until they are called.
 Please do not touch the curtains when you are waiting to go on stage, coming off stage or running around the stage.
 Students should remain in costume for final bows (choose your favourite costume, but it is nice to see costumes from each dance at the end)
 The stage is available for rehearsal prior to the performance. Teachers may call specific groups for rehearsal at this time.

PRE SCHOOLERS & PRE PRIMARY ONLY
 Pre School students should be picked up during the intermission (approx 8:45pm). If parents are watching the show, the first 2 rows are reserved for Pre School and Pre Primary parents ONLY so that children can join parents sitting on the floor for the second half.
 Arrival time for Pre School and Pre Primary students is half an hour prior to show time with hair and make up done with the exception of lipstick.
 Do not wear leotards under costume dresses – they make washroom call very challenging for volunteer parents. Panties and a little tank top are preferable if necessary.
 Please advise parent volunteers if you wish to pick up your child early so they can have them changed.
 Volunteers are responsible to have children ready to perform when called and should lead them back stage quietly

FOR PARENTS ONLY
 The estimated run time for each performance is 2.5 hours
 All intermissions are 15 mins long
 We hope to have all dance photos ready for pick up at the last weekend of shows – this is to be confirmed.

COSTUME CARE

Posted On: May, 4th 2011

We are very excited that you will be participating in Howe Sound Dance Academy’s rendition of Wizard of OZ performance this year. The following are our tips regarding costume maintenance.
• To assure the best fit, we have already had students try on the costume, so there is no need to wear the costume again until dress rehearsal. Please do not wear the costume until then.

• Be sure to have clean hands when handling the costume

• You should never be in costume while consuming food or drink, have HSDA warm ups over top

• Accessories for your costume are for dress rehearsal, photo day and performance only. They should not be worn until that time, nor should any of the items be washed.

• Although your costume came in a plastic bag, it’s a good idea to place them in a high quality garment bag when travelling to and from events. This will help prevent accessories or costume parts from getting lost or soiled. If the costume has a hat or mask, please place it in a box so that it will not get crushed.

• When storing the costumes at your home, place them in a closet for protection from younger siblings, heaters or pets that might damage them

• To remove wrinkles, please do not use an iron – it could change to color or burn the costume. Steaming is safer. Hanging the costume in the bathroom during a hot shower (far away from the water) works well to eliminate wrinkles.

• Each item – costume, hats, masks, shoes, gloves, tights etc... should have your child’s name on it. Many costumes and accessories look alike. Be sure to identify everything so that there is no confusion about what belongs to your child.

• Create a check list of every item for every costume. Refer to the list before you leave home for the dress rehearsal, after the dress rehearsal and again for photo day and all performances.

• No child should wear their costume while travelling to dress rehearsal, photo day, or performances. Costumes should be protected from stains. There will be adequate time for your child to put on the costume and make sure that it is perfect.

• Apply make up and do hair before putting on the costume to help keep it clean.

• After the performances, if you want to clean the costume, check with your dry cleaner for the best process. Some cleaning methods can ruin certain fabrics and trim.

FESTIVAL DU BALLET

Posted On: April, 19th 2011

Festival du Ballet Howe Sound Dance
Surrey Arts Centre May 14 - 15, 2011
Day time a/p entry Level Type Category Aavg # Name of Dance
May 14 12.10 pm Awards
May 14 12.55 pm 35 Level 2 Duo/ Trio Classical 11 2 Anja and Shawn
May 14 1.48 pm 49 Level 1 Group Classical 9 10 Oriental Garden
May 14 2.27 pm 56 Level 2 Group Classical- Pointe 13 8 Le Beau Danube
May 14 3.30 pm Awards
May 14 5.11 pm 91 Level 3 Group Contemporary 14 11 My World
May 14 5.47 pm 98 Level 2 Solo Modern 11 1 Anja Fanslau
May 14 6.15 pm Awards
May 15 12.48 pm 142 Level 2 Solo Classical 13 1 Asia Sinnez
May 15 12.52 pm 143 Level 2 Solo Classical 13 1 Sarah Bowers
May 15 1.33 pm 152 Level 2 Group Modern 11 10 Summertime
May 15 2.45 pm Awards
May 15 5.00 pm Awards
May 15 5.00 pm High Score Awards - All Levels!!!
May 15 6.15 pm The Festival Rose Gala!!

ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE GRADED EXAMS

Posted On: April, 1st 2011

Tuesday April 19
1:00-1:25pm Primary in Dance: Alexis Towers
Chloe Gerhart
Neve Kelly

1:25-1:55pm Primary in Dance: Hannah Jajic
Zora Jajic
Ella Southam
Lucille Thomas

1:55-2:30pm Grade 1 Brielle Brubacher
Lauren Hughes
Maya Southam
Abigail Gilson

2:30-2:45 BREAK

2:45-3:25pm Grade 2 Madison Brown
Allie Fanzega
Emalyn Armstrong
Ashley McDonald

3:25-3:55pm Grade 3 Brianna Wolfe
Sorsha Henning

Wednesday April 20
9:00-9:50am Grade 4 Kyley Rosser
Abigail Day
Cameron Larson
Larissa Black

9:50-10:40am Grade 5 Asia Mader
Vanessa Yendall
Alyssa Lambert
Lauren Carter

10:40-10:55 BREAK

10:55-11:50am Grade 6 Kate Trann
Jocelyn DeCook
Lucy Bogle
Coral Newell

11:50-12:40pm Grade 6 Catie Waters
Courtnay Bompas Brown
Tess Thompson

12:40-1:40pm LUNCH

1:40-2:25pm Grade 5 Mykaela Laktin
Tessa Antone
Payton Burgin

2:20-3:05 Grade 3 Joni Lynn
Gabriella Cooper
Jada Hurford

3:05-3:20 BREAK

3:20-4:00 Grade 2 Sienna Gerhart
Zada Ciecielski
Georgia Dickson
Juliet Burgin

4:00-4:25 Grade 2 Linnea Uunila
Charlotte Ross

Thursday April 21
9:00-9:35am Grade 1 Briana Burke
Kaitlyn Wittow
Piper Savjord
Ella Patterson

9:35-10:10am Grade 4 Shawn Morfini
Anja Fanslau

10:00-11:00am Grade 5 Jae Makitalo
Sabrina Lanter
Sydney Fanzega
Makenna Timm

11:00-11:15am BREAK

11:15-11:45am Grade 1 Darcy Turner
Lindsay Westall
Mikaela Read

11:45-12:40pm Grade 6 Emma Corder Fay
Dumont Omeasoo
Danielle Hunter
Erika Carney

12:40-1:40pm LUNCH

1:40-2:15pm Grade 8 Shelby Jenkins

2:15-2:55pm Grade 6 Asia Sinnes
Sarah Bowers
Your examiner’s name is Mrs. Ahmad. Your pianist’s name is Miss Iona. Please practice saying Good morning/afternoon Mrs. Ahmad, Good morning/afternoon Miss Iona.

Please note your exam time. Arrive at the Brackendale studio at least 1 hour prior to your exam time with clean detangled hair in order to warm-up properly and Miss Blanchard can do your hair.

Primary: HSDA supplies you with your lilac exam skirt and white socks. You are using your own clean pink full sole leather ballet slippers with elastic sewn correctly across the instep & clean lilac short sleeve styled leotard.

Grade 1 – 8: HSDA supplies you with your character skirt and chiffon skirt (Gr 7 only). You will need clean pink tights with no holes or runs (Gr 1 – 7), clean tank styled leotard of correct color, clean pink full sole leather ballet slippers with elastic or ribbons sewn correctly across the instep (Gr 1 – Gr 5), clean canvas pink split sole ballet slippers with elastics sewn correctly across the instep, clean character shoes (Gr 1 – 8).

Hair items you will need to bring in order for Miss Blanchard to do your hair:
Hair brush, Hair comb, hair elastics (thick non slip preferred), hair pins, bobby pins, hair nets (not invisible ones), hair gel & spray.

Regrettably, the reception area of the Brackendale studio is small and noise carries easily into the studio. For this reason we ask that parents refrain from bringing siblings of the exam candidate to the studio. For parents waiting, we ask that you are quiet in the waiting area as voices carry into the exam room.

PEAK NORTH VANCOUVER CENTENNIAL THEATER

Posted On: March, 29th 2011

April 26pm 12.12 Anja fanslau Level 2 11 Lyrical Solo 1
April 26pm 2.30 Awards
April 27am 9.12 Gabrielle Languedoc Level 3 11 Jazz Solo 1
April 27am 9.18 Kyley Rosser Level 3 11 Jazz Solo 1
April 27am 11.30 Awards
April 27pm 1.43 Young with Flavour Level 2 12 Street Group 7
April 27pm 2.30 Awards
April 27pm 3.07 Lucy Bogle Level 3 14 Jazz Solo 1
April 27pm 5.30 Awards
April 27pm 6.27 Anja & Shawn Level 3 11 Classical Duo/ Trio 2
April 27pm 8.30 Awards
April 28am 9.21 Emma & Sydney Level 3 13 Jazz Duo/ Trio 2
April 28am 11.30 Awards
April 28pm 2.30 Level 2 High Score Awards
April 28pm 5.18 Iris Level 3 14 Lyrical Group 10
April 28pm 5.30 Awards
April 28pm 7.19 Hold me in your Arms Level 3 16 Jazz Group 7
April 28pm 8.30 Awards
April 29am 10.46 Summertime Level 3 11 Contemporary Group 10
April 29am 11.30 Awards
April 29pm 12.35 Kate Trann Level 4 14 Lyrical Solo 1
April 29pm 2.30 Awards
April 29pm 4.53 Secrets Level 3 12 Lyrical Group 8
April 29pm 5.30 Awards
April 29pm 6.58 Fire in your New Shoes Level 3 12 Jazz Group 8
April 29pm 7.43 Longest Road Level 3 14 Jazz Group 7
April 29pm 8.30 Awards
April 29pm 8.30 Level 3 High Score Awards
April 30pm 3.55 Prodigal Level 4 15 Lyrical Group 9
April 30pm 5.23 Christie Lowe Level 4 15 Street Solo 1
April 30pm 5.30 Awards
April 30pm 6.12 Asia Sinnes Level 4 13 Classical Solo 1
April 30pm 6.21 Sarah Bowers Level 4 13 Classical Solo 1
April 30pm 6.39 Re Education Level 4 15 Jazz Group 6
April 30pm 7.48 Empty Your Mind Level 4 15 Street Group 6
April 30pm 8.30 Awards
May 1pm 1.10 My World Level 4 14 Contemporary Group 11
May 1pm 3.30 Awards

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PEAK INVITATIONAL NORTH VANCOUVER 2011:
Arrive at theater 1 hour before dance time with hair and make up done ready to dance. They’ve been known to run early and you have to be ready when called. An HSDA teacher will be there to warm you up and play your music, but it may not be your regular class teacher.
Doors will be open 30 minutes before the start of the each day. Admission for spectators is $3.00 per day.
Dancers and teachers do NOT pay but must sign in. Programs are available in the lobby for $4.00
By teacher request - Absolutely NO video cameras, recorders or photography is permitted in the theatre. **Please ensure your novice parents are aware of this. Photography of dancers is welcome in the lobby and during awards sessions. NO food or drinks in the conference centre.
Please respect the dancers on stage and do not enter or exit during performances.

DANCE POWER SCHEDULE

Posted On: February, 14th 2011

Dance Power 2011 March 2 - 5, 2011 Burnaby, BC #1 Michael J Fox Theater
Summary of entries for : Howe Sound Dance Academy (3455)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
3:30 pm 10 Jazz 11 years Solo Division II DP030
3 Kyley Rosser
7 Gabrielle Langvedoc
4:20 pm 1 Classical Ballet 9 years Large Group Division I DP199
1 Oriental Garden
8:37 pm 2 Hip-Hop 15 years Small Group Division III DP086
2 Empty Your Mind

Thursday, March 3, 2011 Number in category
10:30 am 5 Classical Ballet 13 years Solo Division III DP060
4 Sarah Bowers
10:43 am 2 Classical Ballet 14 years Solo Division III DP192
1 Asia Sinnes
12:30 pm 8 Lyrical 14 years – A Solo Division III DP280
6 Kate Trann
2:47 pm 4 Hip-Hop 15/16 years Solo Division III DP135
3 Christie Lowe
4:15 pm 4 Jazz 12 years Small Group Division II DP015
1 Fire In Your New Shoes
5:22 pm 3 Jazz 13/14 years Small Group Division II DP024
2 Longest Road

Friday, March 4, 2011 Number in category
11:15 am 3 Classical Ballet 10/11 years Duo/Trio Division II DP109
3 Anja Fanslau & Shawn Morifini
11:35 am 1 Jazz 14 years Solo Division II DP191
1 Lucy Bogle
12:55 pm 1 Lyrical 12 years Small Group Division II DP196
1 Secrets
2:01 pm 1 Hip-Hop 12 years Small Group Division II DP195
1 Young With Flavor
4:28 pm 1 Jazz 13 years Duo/Trio Division II DP194
1 Emma Corder Fay & Sydney Fanzega
7:21 pm 5 Lyrical 14/15years Large Group Division III DP198
3 Iris
8:53 pm 5 Jazz 15 years Small Group Division III DP050
2 Re Education

Saturday, March 5, 2011 Number in category
9:29 am 5 Jazz 16/17 years Small Group Division III DP051
3 Hold Me In Your Hand
9:50 am 2 Classical Ballet 14 years Small Group Division III DP085
2 Le Beau Danube
12:27 pm 2 Lyrical 15 years Small Group Division III DP301
2 Prodigal
***Arrive at theater 1 hour before dance time with hair and make up done ready to dance. They’ve been known to run early and you have to be ready when called. An HSDA teacher will be there to warm you up and play your music, but it may not be your regular class teacher.

OFFICE HOURS