Volume 38
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August 2001
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Summer Success

Many of our students competed at various Highland Games this summer.  Congratulations to: David Aylward, Keryll Brown, Jennifer Brown, Nicole Burroughs, Kim Gammon, Heather Gibb, Kelsey Granberg, Lindsay Miller, Rachel Miller, Megan McGlashan, Alexandra Moore, Sydney Neill, Shannon Pole, Amy Power and Courtney Sharman.  They all made us very proud with their efforts!  Be sure to check out some pictures and results, posted on the board at the studio.

In This Issue
Summer Success ....1
Dance Camp Days ...1
Back to Classes Sept. 10 ...1
Curriculum and Attire ...1
Used Dancewear Sale/Exchange ...1
Suppliers ...2
Booster Association ...2
Reminders ...2
The 2001 - 2002 Season ...2

 

Dance Camp Days

Dance Camp was a blast!  We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the participants over the two week-long sessions.

A great big thank you goes out to our teachers and assistants: Megan, Alexandra, Nicole, Lindsay and Rachel and especially Miss Jeanne.  We couldn't have done it without you ladies.  See you all next year.

Back to Classes Sept. 10

The 2001/2002 season is fast approaching, summer has just flown by!  Registration will take place at the studio on:

Wednesday August 29th: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday September 4th: 5.00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 5th: 5.00 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday September 6th: 5.00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday September 8th: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Please be sure to bring class selections, 10 post-dated cheques (3 if paying by term) and costume fee, payable to MacLeod of Lewis.

Curriculum and Attire

Curriculum

The curriculum is based on ability level, areas of interest and/or personal strengths and needs.  The following areas may be included:

Appropriate warm-up
Highland dances
Nationals, jig, hornpipe
Championship steps
Practice techniques
Mental training and focus
Stage presence
Specialty exercises for improved technique
Choreography
Theory

What to Bring

Notebook and pen
Practice skirt for National Classes

Dance Attire

Leotard: solid colour tank
Tights: ballet pink or neutral
Footwear: Highland ghillies with 1/4" elastic

Just a reminder - no jewelry please.  Only small studded earrings are acceptable.  This is good studio etiquette as well as being in the interest of your safety.

Used Dancewear Sale/Exchange

If you would like to sell your gently used dancewear or  dance shoes, we will be having a dancewear and shoe exchange and sale on Saturday September 8th

 

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