tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836514217853009882024-03-08T08:12:07.342-08:00Fay Gleeson Dance CentreThis site has been developed to help us better communicate with all our dancers, parents and families. By bookmarking this blog you will have access to a variety of announcements regarding our day to day operations and future endevours. Thanks for joining! You can contact us at weluvdance76@yahoo.castudio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-64516960202625705912013-05-20T14:12:00.001-07:002013-05-20T14:12:32.039-07:00Thank you everyone for an amazing 2012-13I am sure everyone has recovered from the recital (even the dads!) now and like myself looking back on what a great season we had and perhaps looking ahead to next season already (like me :0)!
First I would like to give a big shout out to all those who were involved with the flower sales. The boquets where beautiful and the choices amazing! Next to all those who worked the lobby selling 50/50 tickets. A huge hug! I know the Barr family was touched by the response from those in attendance but none of it would have happened with out all the hard work from the FGDC family. Again this speaks to the amazing group of families we have and the respect and affection they have for each other.
I would also like to say a big thanks to Angel's sister who made those crazy dancing dad cupcakes! Tasty and creative! The hard work was evident and that fact there were none left speaks to how yummy! And those dad's earned every last cupcake with their standing "o" rendition of Gangnam Style. Way to go dads!
I have had a few inquiries about summer so I thought I would include that information in this email also and it will also be in your registration letter being delivered to your homes in June.
I am hoping to do a beginner pilates class for dancers before we break from school. Anyone who has done pilates knows what a great excersise it is and how it can enhance a dancer's technique. This will be a mat only (I am hoping to get them on the reformers a few times if it works out) Classes will be Mondays 5:30 to 6:30 starting May 27th and running 4 weeks. If your dancer is interested the cost will be $30 and I ask that you let me know asap.
Starting July 3rd weekly work out classes will start. 5:30 to 6:30 will be the jr/int (10 - 14) and 6:30 to 8:00 (15 and up) will be the senior class. The session will run 8 weeks at a cost of $55 for the junior (or $10 drop in) and $75 for the senior (or $13 drop in). These classes are open to any dancer so if your dancer wants to bring someone along NO PROBLEM :0)! just note these are not designed to be beginner classes. We are also going to try a younger work out class this year. This class geared for the 7 to 10 year old will be on Tuesday nights 5 to 6. We are looking to start July 9th and run for 7 weeks at a cost of $40 (or $10 drop in).
So keep an eye out for your registration letter and we look forward to seeing or hearing from everyone in the near future! Please if you have any questions or concerns email me direct at faygleesondance@gmail.com or leave me a message at the studio as I am still in there every day or so.
Thanks again to all for a great year from Laureen, Melissa, Maeghan and me!
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The countdown starts!! I know all the dancers are getting
excited and I’m hoping the parents are too!<o:p></o:p></div>
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First let me start with the competition as I know everyone
involved has been waiting to hear about the Friday night. I tried to have the
few dances moved to the Saturday night but they will not run out of order like
that. They had so many groups (4-8 dancers) that they are doing them all Friday
with all the lines (9 – 19) dancing on the Saturday night. This effects the
Tuesday lyrical and all the routines for the senior group. I know Roots to
Branches shows on the Friday but I had left off 1 dancer when I did the
registration (this has been corrected) and they should be moving to the
Saturday as a line but I am just waiting for a confirmation from Dancermakers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have talked with Jamie (one of our drivers) who assures me
that if we leave downtown by 2 (2:30) at the latest we will miss rush hour and
should be back to the hotel in plenty of time as the group comp is scheduled to
run 5 to 10 (maybe 10:30) So on the Friday 2 buses will go downtown with one
retuning around 2 the other around 6. This will allow those who need to get
back a ride and those who are unaffected the opportunity to explore the Windy
City :0). I know some of us have show tickets and Carol Ann has spoken to you
about it. She will keep you up to date with what is happening as at last discussion
she was waiting for a decision from the theatre. If she is unable to return
them we will try to make this work for those who can go.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The buses will leave the Airlane lot as previously stated at
7am. Please don’t be late!! But don’t be crazy early as the buses may not get
there much before 6:45. One bus will hold all of the poodles and parents the
second bus will be for all the remaining dancers. We must travel to the boarder
this way as my passenger list must match when we cross. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSPORT!!!
We have to switch out drivers in Grand Maris so if there any who wish to ride
with a friend changes can be done at that time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now on to the convention. Saturday classes start at 8am and
the girls should be in lobby to get their bands by 7:45 (remember left wrist)
and the run until 2:30. The competition
doors open at 4:30 and the show starts at 5. First up is Sweet Child followed
by Sing Sing. All dancers involved should be downstairs in the change room with
all their costumes (no running to rooms!!!!) hair and makeup complete by 4:30.
The order for Sweet Child is ballet, tap, jazz and heaven. (not sure where the
lyrical will go yet) For the poodles it is tap, jazz and then ballet. (we may
need many hair hands so be ready lol)<o:p></o:p></div>
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As an added bonus there are free classes available for the
dancers no band is required and they show now age limit so if our hanging
around and want to go to 1 or all just know your teachers think that’s
awesome!! At 5 there is a contemporary class, at 6 musical theatre, at 7 hip
hop and at 8 another contemporary. <o:p></o:p></div>
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who are first timers) this is a long and crazy weekend and the girls need to
eat well and sleep well. We have discussed this with them many times so they
know it’s not just you. Lol Keep in mind we are there for dance and classes are
very important. They will complain it is hard, can’t see, feel sick and tired.
Please do your best to encourage them it is new and at times it will feel overwhelming with all of the dancers, new routines and different teachers
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I know some
did not get the note about the recital and the father dance (that’s right get
those dancing shoes out all you dads) . The show is May 8<sup>th</sup> and 9<sup>th</sup>
(dress rehearsal tba) and tickets go on sale March 22 on line and at the box
office. This is year 55 so expect the unexpected!!Lots of new but a few
memories too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Next on the
list Dancefest and I trust everyone had put those dates on the calendar as
discussed back in October. It will be happening April 19<sup>th</sup> to the 21<sup>st</sup>
at the Auditorium. Registration just closed so there is no schedule yet. I will
be sending home a note with all Chicago fees (I am still waiting for some
passenger info) and Dancefest making it the last time I ask for money. (believe
me when I say I’m excited about that too)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On a
different note I have asked Lindsay Fron and Sandra Caputi to come in Friday
March 29<sup>th</sup> from 2 to 3 to do hair tips and stage makeup application
for any parent or dancer who wishes to learn or has any questions about either.
This has been something we have tried to do over the past few years so this is
very exciting!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-64437929787662771772013-02-12T19:06:00.001-08:002013-02-12T19:06:52.712-08:00A note went home regarding make up. I spoke with a women at Shoppers Intercity and she said she will ensure there would be enough Smashbox (eye shadow) Please do not buy other brands as the pigment is not enough for stage. We have tried many brands but they do not compare with the Smashbox. Most should have this palette from last year . The sparkles are a bit of an issue and I will look for something else since the Gosh has been apparently discontinued (the lady did not mention this when we spoke) (sorry)<div>
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I am thrilled that everyone has jumped on this instead of waiting till last minute but just a reminder the young group doesn't require this makeup until Festival. :0)</div>
studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-12273156458518287182013-02-12T19:00:00.003-08:002013-02-12T19:00:26.001-08:00Thunderstruck 2013The Thunderstruck general schedule is up on their site if you wish to get an idea of when your dancer will be dancing. The actual full schedule should be posted next week.<br />
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The competition is sold out and has gone to 4 days instead of 3. They will also be offering 2 workshops. One is open to all dancers and costs $35 per class. Level 1 will beheld Saturday 8am to 9am and level 2 will be Sunday 8am to 9am<br />
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There is also an invitation only Star Talent Workshop on the Friday 10am to 12pm. Every competing studio has so many invitations for studio dancers who are 12 and up. The workshop is $90. The top 10 dancers will receive prizes. If you are interested please check out the OTC workshops on the Thunderstruck site for more information. We have been given 10 invites for this Star Talent Workshop and if we don't use them they will be given to the other studios to use. Spots will be given on a first come basis. If your dancer is interested in any of these workshops let me know asap. I have to include this with our competiton package so let me know Sunday at lastest and forward the money to me by the 20th.studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-67512673113433275952013-01-27T16:50:00.001-08:002013-01-27T16:50:13.786-08:00Bus to ChicagoI require a list of all those riding the bus to Chicago and if you have any friends or family travelling I need those too. We have 2 large coaches this year so there are seats.<br />
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Anyone flying and wishing to ride the bus in Chicago can have a seat for the weekend adventures.The cost per sear is $50 and will be payable when bus fees are collected.studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-36791370380759005232013-01-27T16:47:00.001-08:002013-01-27T16:47:25.958-08:00thunderstruck 2013Notes have gone home with the dancers regarding fees for Thunderstruck. All fees are due by FEBRUARY 7th.If paying by cheque please make payable to Cindy.<br />
Fees are calculated at $35 per group dance.<br />
studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-85202048275558701262012-02-23T09:32:00.000-08:002012-02-23T09:32:43.534-08:00Parent information regarding Thunderstruck WeekendHere are a few final points regarding what is looking to be a crazy jam packed weekend!<br />
First off, admission to the competition is free!! That's right free! Programs will be available to purchase at $10 and in that program is a $5 Thunder Buck to use towards merchandise that will be available. I also want to stress the fact that video taping and photography will not be allowed and they have made a point to all studios that this will be enforced throughout the weekend. There will be pictures available on site for each number so you might wish to take advantage of it for those memories. :0)<br />
Parents are allowed in the change rooms but will have NO access to backstage. Please keep in mind that the change room area is not large and there will be many people so please use commonsense with regards to going down stairs. There will be quick change rooms set up for the dancer's (they will be in the green room area where parents are not allowed) so you dancer will be taken care of. I would strongly suggest sending your dancer with face and hair done. Please send along makeup and any extra hair accessories/product for touch ups.<br />
Dancers should be there an hour prior to performance time. They run in order and on time. Allowances will be made for those who have quick changes but numbers will not be held up for absent dancers. So please keep this in mind when planning rides.<br />
Anyone registered for Off the Charts warm up is 8:30 but doors open at 8:00 at the Valhalla.<br />
Hope I've covered off on everything if not please don't hesitate to ask.<br />
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Miss Cindystudio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-83825572475779833872012-02-16T19:00:00.000-08:002012-02-16T19:00:06.785-08:00updates for ThunderstruckHere are some time changes for Saturday<br />
Spanish Serenade 7:03<br />
Floor on Fire 7:24<br />
Ballroom Blitz 7:30<br />
Jungle 7:48<br />
Cold Water 8:12<br />
Does your mama know 8:33<br />
Take back your mink 8:36<br />
Drumline 9:00<br />
Rise 9:14<br />
Let's go crazy 9:22<br />
Do your thing 9:30<br />
Walking on Air 9:38<br />
All times are in the evening of the 25thstudio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-35812269105034274842012-02-14T18:52:00.000-08:002012-02-14T18:52:39.299-08:00BusI am trying to finalize a price for the bus and still have yet to hear from some parents. At this moment I understand that the following parents will be arranging their own transportation.<br />
Woodbeck<br />
Baker<br />
Martyn<br />
Masik<br />
McInrue<br />
Tiboni<br />
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I have included in my totals extra people for the following::<br />
Steadwell + 1<br />
Lovis + 1<br />
Little + 2<br />
Herbert-Potvin +1<br />
Johnson + 1<br />
Garieri + 2<br />
If I have missed anyone who spoke to me let me know or if your plans have changed I need to know that too.<br />
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Just a reminder to all parents who are not travelling with their dancer that they must have a parent who will be responsible for the dancer on the bus and also have any documents required to take a minor out of country.studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-5937130291159694022012-02-14T18:45:00.000-08:002012-02-14T18:45:00.459-08:00pointe update and otc workshopLadies the update did not give an exact time for Drumline. The session is would fall into appears to start at. I am hoping they will forward more information and when I get it I will let you all know.<div><br />
</div><div>Anyone doing or interested in doing the workshop it starts at 8:30 and runs until 3:45. From 4 to 5 there will be a tap class with a dancer who danced with Gregory Hines so it should be pretty cool.</div><div><br />
</div><div>The general schedule has been posted on the Thunderstruck site if anybody wants to check it out.</div><div><br />
</div>studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-1729597580683265032012-02-13T10:50:00.000-08:002012-02-13T10:50:56.773-08:00Thunderstruck 2012 performance days/timesI hope everyone doesn't mind this format for communication but the lack of information getting home is beginning to be a slight problem and you will be able to access this if you forget! :0)<br />
I will refer to the classes using their class times with me for this so just scroll through and all the rountine will be listed.<br />
Monday 6:15<br />
Ballet Saturday 1:50pm<br />
Cabaret Saturday 7:53pm<br />
Tap Saturday 8:29pm<br />
Jazz Sunday 10:39am<br />
Lyrical (Meagan's class) Sunday 11:05am<br />
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Wed 5:30<br />
Tap Saturday 8:29pm<br />
Ballet Saturday 8:53pm<br />
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Thurs 5:00<br />
Ballet Saturday 5:56pm<br />
Tap Saturday 6:23pm<br />
Jazz Saturday 6:47pm<br />
Lyrical Sunday 11:05am<br />
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Thurs 7:00<br />
Ballet Saturday 1:58<br />
Lyrical Saturday 7:26pm<br />
Cabaret Saturday 7:56PM<br />
Tap Saturday 8:45pm<br />
Jazz Sunday 10:47am<br />
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Other groups<br />
Ballroom Blitz Saturday 6:26pm<br />
Drumline Saturday 6:59pm<br />
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solos/duets<br />
Nicole/Ally Saturday 2:53pm<br />
Kaitlyn Saturday 4:44pm<br />
Ashlyn/Olivia Sunday 3:10pm<br />
Natalie (ballet) Sunday 5:27pm<br />
Olivia (ballet) Sunday 5:36pm<br />
Ashlyn (ballet) Sunday 5:42pm<br />
Olivia (tap) Sunday 5:59pm<br />
Natalie (tap) Sunday 6:08pm<br />
Olivia (pointe) Sunday 6:23pm<br />
Olivia (lyrical) Sunday 6:50pm<br />
Ashlyn (lyrical) 6:56pm<br />
Natalie (lyrical) 7:50pm Thunderbolt<br />
Olivia (jazz) 7:58pm Thunderbolt<br />
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This is the first draft and studios have until Monday at 6 to submit any problems so this schedule may change a little but the changes would be slight and should only effect times. There are 2 issues that I have addressed already and if there are any changes I will post them when I get them.studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-51772670347219724212012-02-09T10:21:00.000-08:002012-02-09T10:21:43.680-08:00cosmetic updateYou can add to your list of things they need to include Cover Girl lipstick/gloss 560 Wildberry (this is the same as last year) and when I was at Shoppers the Revlon Colorstay gel liner was on sale (black).<br />
After checking everywhere (including Sephora while I was in Toronto) the glitter/sparkles we will be using are again the same as last year Gosh Holographic.<br />
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Some have been asking about the liquid glitter liner and I think it's great but please get the gel liner too. The glitter doesn't offer enough pigment to show on stage but it does add a nice touch of glamour!!studio teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06520026370291803751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683651421785300988.post-53845843949204261722012-02-06T12:21:00.000-08:002012-02-06T12:21:58.046-08:00Thunderstruck 2012As we head in to competition season here are a few things you will need for Thunderstruck<br />
eye shadow trio Auto Expose by Smashbox<br />
blush Revlon Smoky Rose<br />
black gel liner/mascara/false eyelashes<br />
foundation<br />
bobby pins in the colour closest your dancer's hair colour/hair nets<br />
hair gel/spray<br />
lipstick and glitter to come!<br />
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If you have last years eye palette you should be ok (but check out the smash box it's so easy to put on and blend)<br />
There will be a makeup session on Sunday February 12th . How to's will be discussed and best practices. If you want help or advice on stage makeup please make a point of coming. The parent committee will be forwarding an email to everyone with the time.<br />
I hope everyone will take advantage of this opportunity as it will make show night much less stressful and more relaxed for everyone.<br />
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If you have any question please do not post on this blog as I do not check it regularly. Please either email me through my email or leave a message at the studio.<br />
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