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Rockland School of Ballet's August NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
FROM THE BARREAUGUST 2014
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
Rockland School of Ballet
Founder & DirectorEmily Jenks
Images Jacob Gerritsen
Jessica McMahonXara Sunne
Founded in 1998 to promote artistic, creative and healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit while providing a fun-filled dance experience in a safe, positive, educational and nurturing environment.
207-542-3556
ANGELINA BALLERINA
ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY COMES TO ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET!
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE! COME TO
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF
BALLET TO REGISTER FOR
THE 2014/2015 SEASON!
ETIQUETTE
MISS EMILY’S ETIQUETTE AND MODELING INSTITUTE FALL CLASSES!
TMContents:Featured:
Studio Note-
A note from Rockland School of
Ballet.
DANCE IS THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL....
Highlights:
Ballet Club-
Rockland School of Ballet’s new Ballet Clubs are underway. More
details inside.
2014/2015 Schedule-
The new dance schedule is here!
Update Dance Camp-
Don Quixote camps are well underway at RSB!
Maine Dance Teachers Club-
The MD TC summer workshop in Bar Harbor was a success and enjoyed by
all RSB dancers.
Rudolph Nureyev-
One of the world’s greatest ballet dancers and choreographers.
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It has been a busy, busy, busy summer at Rockland School of Ballet, and we cannot believe it is already August! Ballet Camps, Maine Dance Teacher’s Club summer workshop, Angelina Ballerina, Leap n Learn, and planning for next year are just a few of this summer’s activities at Rockland School of Ballet.
WHATS NEW FOR 2014/2015 AT ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET?
Come to Rockland School of Ballet’s Open House to register for classes and meet teachers and students. This year, for your scheduling convenience, we are offering three open house days. Join us on Thursday, August 21, from 1:00-4:00pm, Friday, August 22, 4:00-7:00pm, or Saturday, August 23, 10:00am-1:00pm.
This dance season Rockland School of Ballet will be offering new classes including teen
Contemporary/Lyrical and introducing new Etiquette and Manners classes as well. To find out more, come to the Open House, read about classes in our registration packet or online, or talk with Miss Emily or Miss Jessica. We are excited about these new offerings and hope to see new and familiar faces in class.
ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY
Rockland School of Ballet is thrilled to announce that we have become the first licensed Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy in Maine.
This fall, Rockland School of Ballet will be offering Angelina Ballerina classes. Students will learn proper dance technique and manners. Classes will inspire creativity for little dancers to follow their dreams just like Angelina Ballerina.
Visit the Angelina Ballerina page on our website, www.rocklandballet.com and come see us at the open house to learn more!
A NOTE FROM THE STUDIO
FROM THE EDITORAs we near the end of summer and all too quickly approach the fall we look forward to seeing all of our students, old and new, back in the studio. We hope to see you at the Open House! Come register for classes, bring a friend and see the studio. We look forward to seeing you there.
As always we hope you are having a lovely summer!
Rockland Ballet
Summer Dance Camp
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Rockland School of Ballet
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET8 Lindsey Street Rockland, Maine 04841 207.542.3556/207.975.6588 www.rocklandballet.com / [email protected] / Twitter: @missemilyrsb
Facebook: Rockland School of Ballet
August 18 - August 22nd 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Five day educational camp including: educational activities ~ craft projects ~ promoting physical healthdance class and proper dance technique ~ encouraging confidence
inspiring creativity ~ and much more...
Space is limited so sign up your little ballerina today with Rockland School of Ballet and Angelina Ballerina!
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
Don Quixote Summer Ballet Camp
Summer Ballet Camps have been underway for five weeks! Students are dancing beautifully, are wonderfully creative and are learning a lot about the fabulous ballet, Don Quixote. With one more week to go we are excited to share our love of dance and knowledge of this great ballet with the next group of students. Stay tuned in to our Facebook and Twitter accounts for updates and photos of current camps!
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The weekend of July 26, 2013
Rockland School of Ballet loaded up the car and headed to Bar Harbor,
Maine for the annual Maine Dance
Teachers Club summer workshop.
Students had the opportunity to
participate in a variety of dance genres over the course of two days.
Teachers from all over the country
traveled to Bar Harbor to teach dancers in their style. The board of
directors for the MDTC did a fabulous job reaching out and selecting
teachers to join this year’s summer
workshop. Students were taught by Hip-Hop dancer, actor and
choreographer Lancelot Theobald Jr. who introduced them not only to Hip-
Hop but styles such as Whacking and
Tutting. Jonathan Miele from Maine State Ballet School was there to teach
ballet along with Juliette Lauzier; also
known for her work at the Maine State
Ballet School. Students enjoyed learning a bit of Jazz, Contemporary
and Funk from Tara Tommasiello from
The Talent Factory in Rhode Island. From South Carolina, Christie Sirota
instructed the students in a fun and energetic tap class.
All dancers were challenged with new
dance moves and routines and did a
fabulous job. Rockland School of Ballet hopes that next year we can
bring even more students with us to
experience new and different styles of dance!
LEARN MORE ABOUT MDTC AND SUMMER WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS HERE!
JAZZ - HIP HOP - TAP - BALLET
http://www.mainedanceteachersclub.org
http://www.absolutefusionworkout.com
http://www.dancetheatreusa.com/christie-sirota.html
http://www.mainestateballet.org
http://www.taramariechoreography.com
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Rudolph Khametovich Nureyev was born March 17, 1938 in Irkutsk, Siberia. The only son and youngest child of a peasant family, Nureyev and his family fled from Germany when the USSR invaded the country and moved to Ufa Bashkir, Russia. They were so poor that they were unable to attend activities like the arts. Nureyev’s mother used to steal tickets and sneak her children into the opera. It was on one of these evenings, seeing dancer Zaituna Nazredinova, that Rudolph Nureyev decided that he too would become a great ballet dancer.
At age eleven Nureyev joined a ballet class under the instruction of Anna Udeltsova, and after a couple of years of tutelage, transitioned to Elena Vaitouich. Just four years later at age fifteen Nureyev was dancing professionally as an extra
at the local opera house where he secured his first position as a member of the corps de ballet. He toured Moscow with the company until turning seventeen at which time he joined the Leningrad Ballet School and studied under Alexander Pushkin. By the time he graduated Leningrad, Nureyev was offered a soloist contract with the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg.
Nueryev debuted with ballerina Natalia Dudinskaya, and during his time with the Kirov Ballet he danced in fifteen major rolls. In 1961, the Kirov Ballet company went on tour to Paris, and later that same year went to London. Along with them was Nureyev, touring in Paris and debuting in London.
In London, Nureyev met Dame Margot Fonteyn at her gala for the Royal Academy of Dancing. He was asked back the following year to dance with Fonteyn, and that was the beginning of their beautiful partnership. Their chemistry as a dance team was undeniable, and it captivated audiences for years. Although their partnership was never exclusive they often danced together and Nureyev’s gallery performance was the beginning of his long lasting relationship with the Royal Ballet, a company he stayed with through the mid 1970’s.
Not only was Rudolph Nureyev known for his dancing, but in 1964 he began to try his hand at choreography by revising famous and traditional pieces such as ‘Raymonda’ and ‘Swan Lake.’ In 1977 the Royal Ballet offered a position as Director of the company to Nureyev, however, he turned it down because he still wanted the opportunity to dance. The offer came once more though. In 1983 he was approached by the Paris Opera. This time he accepted as he would have the opportunity to continue dancing for six months out of the year. In addition to his role of director, he began to dance in films. Some of his works included, “Valentino” and “Exposed.” Over the course of his career he could be found in both large and small screen films as well as on stage dancing.
In January of 1993 Rudolph Nureyev succumbed to AIDS, passing away in Paris. He will forever be known to the world for his suspended leaps, fast turns, and expressive areas of dance and for his dynamic partnering with Margot Fonteyn and individual choreographic work. The dance world will forever be grateful for the contributions of Rudolph Nureyev.
Rudolph Nureyev
Rockland School of
Ballet
2014/2015 Class Schedule
Rockland School of Ballet begin 9/8/14EMI classes begin 9/15/14
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
6:00am Fitness
6:00am Fitness 6:00am Fitness 6:00am Fitness
Ballet Fit! Floor Stretch & Barre 10:00-11:00 AM Adult
Leap ‘n Learn Baby Dancers Age 3 & 4 9:00-9:50 Miss Emily
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level I, Age 3 & 4 9:00- 9:50 Miss Emily
North Haven: Miss Emily Tiny Dancers Age 3 & 4 11:00-11:45
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet Class 8:00-9:15am
Baby Tap 9:55-10:15
Baby Tap 9:55-10:15
Tiny Tap 11:45-12:00
Youth Ballet Age 11-13 9:30-11:00 Miss Emily
Baby Jazz 10:20-10:40
Baby Jazz 10:20-10:40
Tiny Jazz 12:00-12:15
Youth Contemporary Age 11-18 11:05-12:00 Miss Jessica
Pointe Technique Class Teen 2:15-3:20
Miss Emily
EMI ‘Diamonds in the Rough’ Etiquette Class Level 1 Teen 3:00-4:30 Miss Emily
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level 1, Age 3 & 4 11:00-11:50 Miss Emily
Leap ‘n Learn Baby Dancers Ages 3 & 4 11:00-11:50 Miss Emily
NH: LnL Pre-Ballet Ages 5&6 12:15-1:15 Primary Jazz 1:15-1:35 Primary Tap 1:35-1:50
Youth Tap Age 11-18 12:15-12:45 Miss Emily
LnL Primary Ballet Age 7 3:45-5:00 Miss Jessica
Pointe Technique Class Teen 12:55-2:00 Miss Emily
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level II, Age 5 & 6 2:30-3:30 Miss Emily
NH: Junior Ballet Level II Age 9-11 1:50-3:15 Junior Jazz Junior Tap
Pointe Technique Age 12-18 12:55-2:00 Miss Emily
EMI ‘Mind Your Manners’ Level I Age 11-12 3:30-5:00 Miss Emily
Youth Ballet Age 11-18 5:00-6:30
Miss Emily
Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Level 1, Age 5 & 6 2:30-3:30 Miss Emily
Primary Jazz Ages 5-7 3:45-4:10 Miss Emily
LnL Junior Ballet Level I Age 8-10 2:05-3:35 Miss Emiy
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet 5:30-6:45 PM Miss Emily
Contemporary/Lyrical Teen 6:30-8:00 Miss Jessica
Leap ‘n Learn Pre Ballet Age 5 & 6 3:40-4:40 Miss Emily
Primary Tap Ages 5-7 4:10 - 4:25 Miss Emily
Rockland: Miss Jessica EMI ‘Mind Your Manners’ Level I Ages 8-10 3:40-5:00
Junior Jazz Age 8 - 10 3:45- 4:05 Miss Emily
EMI ‘Mind Your Manners‘ Level I Ages 5-7 4:50-6:10 Miss Emily
Youth Ballet Ages 10-18 5:00-6:30 Miss Emily beginners welcome
Contemporary/Lyrical Teen 5:15-6:45
Junior Tap Age 8 - 10 4:05-4:30 Miss Emily
Ballet Fit! Adult Ballet 6:30-8:00 Miss Emily
Pointe Technique 6:30-7:00 Miss Emily
ABOUT ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY
The Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy classes follow and bring to life the adventures of Angelina Ballerina, a remarkable mousling who is armed with grace, determination and an unquenchable zest for fun.
The 34-Week program is inspired by the CG-animated series airing on PBS KIDS and Sprout, Angelina Ballerina The NExt Steps, and it will focus on one story book per month. Targeted at children ages three to six years old the program teaches beginner ballet at two levels.
The Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy curriculum was developed by dance education specialist Beverly Spell, master teacher and author of the Leap ‘n Learn program.
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Rockland School of Ballet
ANGELINA BALLERINA AT ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
Rockland School of Ballet is the first and only licensed Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy in Maine and will be offering Angelina Ballerina classes in the 2014/2015 dance season.
In Angelina classes children will learn about:
• Proper dance technique
• Physical health
• Confidence
• Creativity
All the while pursuing their dreams of dance like Angelina! Register with Rockland School of Ballet today and your little star with big dreams will develop the love and skills of dance that will last a lifetime.
Angelina Ballerina®, the “little star with big dreams,” will soon be sharing her love of dance with children in Rockland, Maine. Rockland School of Ballet is now an official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy, and joins a growing network of over 110 studios across North America that offer weekly classes based on the beloved dancing mouseling, star of the Angelina Ballerina book series and animated television program.
The 34-week program is inspired by the CG-animated series airing on PBS KIDS and Sprout®, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps, and it will focus on one story book per month. Targeted at children ages three to six years old, the program teaches beginner ballet at two levels. The Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy curriculum was developed by dance education specialist Beverly Spell, master teacher and author of the Leap ‘N Learn program. Angelina Ballerina’s Voice will guide aspiring dancers through their movement lessons, and the program incorporates music from Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps, as well as custom music
developed by Spell and composer Scott Killian. Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy in the U.S. and Canada was launched by HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading children’s entertainment producers, in partnership with AB Studio Licensing. The program already exists in the UK and Ireland, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more details about the Ange l ina Ba l l e r ina Dance Academy program at Rockland School of Ballet Please contact: Rockland School of Ballet at w w w. r o c k l a n d b a l l e t . c o m , [email protected] or 207-542-3556
Miss Emily’s Etiquette and
Modeling InstituteGive the Gift of Good Manners
Miss Emily’s Etiquette and Modeling Institute (EMI) will open this fall with four class offerings for ages 5 through teen!
Are you interested in strengthening your child's social skills? Would you like to help him/her be more aware of good manners and self-presentation? Are you interested in improving his/her ability to
manage his/her own behavior at home, at school, on play dates, and in restaurants? Are you concerned about peer-pressure and the role of social-media in their lives? While they may accomplish
amazing things technologically, are you worried about their face-to-face communication skills?
Take this opportunity to enrich your child’s knowledge of good behavioral skills that will enable him or her to grow into the well-refined gentleman or lady that
is waiting under the surface.
Class highlights will include:~ General Rules of Conduct/Basic Manners in the Home
~ Personal Grooming: How to Sit, Stand, Walk~ The Art of Correspondence: Thank You Notes, Greeting Cards, Invitations, Acceptances,
Regrets, Email, Texting, Instant Messaging~ Table Manners and The Important Art of Eating
~ Special Behavior/Special Events.~ Speaking, Greetings and Introductions: “Please”, “May I?”, “Excuse Me”, “Thank you”
~ A graduation party
Our classes will be kept small to that individual attention can be given to each student. This fall we will begin with Level One classes. In the winter EMI will look forward to offering Level
Two classes. Our philosophy is to provide the direction and the building blocks that young people need in order to
move comfortably through every social situation.
~EMI
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
OPEN HOUSERockand School of Ballet will be hosting an open house in August for the 2014/2015 dance season. Come to the open house and:
• Meet Teachers and Fellow Students
• Register for Classes
• Purchase Dance Wear
• Get Fitted with Dance Shoes
...... and
• Visit the Studio
In addition to attending RSB’s annual open house, enter your name in to win a gift card
or play in the 50/50 raffle and win a cash prize.
This year, to accommodate all scheduling
needs the open house will be held on three separate days.
Thursday August 21, 2014 1:00 - 4:00pm Friday August 22, 2014 4:00-7:00pm
Saturday August 23, 2014 10:00am-1:00pm
Tell all your friends, come dance with us and we look forward to seeing you at the open house and in the fall!
Rockland Ballet
Rockland School of Balletwww.rocklandballet.com
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