Newsletter October 2008

Hi all,

We’re now getting into the swing of the first term Summer is officially over (well what we had of summer!).

 Missing items

 Notices have been placed on all venue notice boards to advise of some missing items after the July demonstration day. If anyone picked up a plastic bag in error containing dancewear items (jazz plants and t-shirt) can you please bring back to me asap.

Exams

Unfortunately we have had to postpone the exam session planned in for November as there are not enough students wanting to take part this time. We will now concentrate on preparing for the pantomime and then continue with the exam preparation after February for a summer exam session. 

Pantomime

Most of you may know we have been invited to feature in the NATS pantomime in February.

 The pantomime this time is Pinocchio and the performances and rehearsals will be held at Newport village hall.

Due to limited space at the venue and to make it a little easier for the younger children at the evening performances there will be an A and B cast for Pre-school and Primary classes, as listed below.

Scheduled rehearsal and performance dates are listed below. (Please note there will be more dates to follow nearer the time if needed)

 Sunday 25^th January – all day rehearsals (around 10 -4 a schedule will be issued nearer the time for Pre-school and Primary children as they will not be expected to stay all day)

Sunday 1^st February – all day rehearsal as above

Wednesday 4^th February – Technical rehearsal 7.30pm – 9.30pm (times may vary due to the amount to cover on this date as this is where will arrange all lighting and sound)

 Performance dates -

Friday 6^th February – evening performance (Cast A Newport Pre school and Primary + rest of the school)

Saturday 7^th February – Matinee performance (Cast B Elsenham Pre school and Primary + rest of the school)

Saturday 7^th February – Evening performance (Cast A Newport Pre school and primary + rest of the school)

Sunday 8^th February – Matinee performance (Cast B Elsenham Pre school and primary + rest of the school)

Those that are involved in certain numbers of the pantomime will be required to attend a couple of Wednesday rehearsals with myself and the NATs group to slot together the staging where needed. This will be from 7.30 onwards, January, dates to follow.

There may also be occasions where class times change to rehearsal times nearer the time.

More rehearsal details to be confirmed towards the end of the term.

If there is anyone that has a problem or any concerns with any of the times/dates above please let me know as soon as possible to make arrangements easier to make.

Also on a personal note myself and Brad are expecting our first baby due in April. Cover will be brought in to cross over with myself in the early part of next year to ensure everyone is happy with their classes before I need to depart for a few weeks. I will still be your point of contact throughout for any questions or concerns should I not be available at anytime you can speak to Julie on the home number below who will be able to help.

I hope this has covered everything however as always please do not hesitate to contact me.

Many Thanks

Emma