Hello Dance Academy parents and students!
January and February flew by, and here we are at Spring Break already! Take a look at what we’ve been up to the last couple of months, and what’s to come!
***PLEASE NOTE – THE FINAL SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO: Tuesday, May 28 @ 7pm***
JANUARY
- Warm-up Assignment and Presentation
- Elementary School Workshops (Jan – March)
- Field Trip: Circus Lab
FEBRUARY
- Mini-Film Project
- Field Trip: Yoga Class at Open Space Yoga
- Final Show Choreography: Small groups Jazz and Lyrical
- Field Trip: Ballet BC Dress Rehearsal at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
MARCH
- Final Show Choreography: Jazz/Lyrical cont’d and Salsa Fusion NEWS AND EVENTS
WARM-UP ASSIGNMENT
We started off the New Year with a unit on warm-ups! Dance instructor, Melissa Pribula, first taught students about the importance and elements of a good warm-up. In small groups, dancers then had to create and present their own dance warm-up.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
In January, we began preparation for our elementary school visits. Our dance instructors, Jessica Caldera and Melissa Pribula, choreographed a hip-hop routine and taught it to our dancers. We then ran three workshops for grade 7s at local elementary schools: Ladner Elementary, Holly and Jarvis. This was an excellent chance for Dance Academy students to practice their leadership skills and patience! They did a great job, and we finished off with a performance that was enjoyed by all.
In February, we challenged students to create their own mini-film. They were asked to explore movement using the various tools in imovie: reverse, slow-mo, rapid, etc. All students came up with something unique that suited their style, and they were so much fun to watch!
FINAL SHOW CHOREOGRAPHY
***PLEASE NOTE*** Our final show has been moved to Tuesday, May 28 @ 7pm
We have started some exciting new choreography that will be performed in our final show on Tuesday, May 28! We started with the small group pieces: A Jazz, choreographed by Melissa Pribula, and a Lyrical, by Jessica Caldera. And we are now working on a salsa fusion piece, also by Jessica Caldera, our resident salsa expert! You don’t want to miss this final show!
FIELD TRIP: BALLET BC
On February 28, we had the unique opportunity to be in the audience for a Ballet BC dress rehearsal! This was a rehearsal for their Program 2 show at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The show was absolutely mesmerizing, and the talent of the dancers – incredible!
*REMINDERS*
- Please remind students to check their marks on student connect. If assignments are missing, students must see me immediately to get them completed.
- All students should have an online portfolio/website up and running. They are expected to write reflections and post assignments here regularly.
FIELD TRIP: CIRCUS LAB
In January, dancers got to experience the circus first hand! Circus Lab offers a workshop on basic circus-type skills. Students were able to practice trapeze, trampoline, aerial silks and partner gymnastics (don’t worry – they were all low to the ground!)
GOOD-BYES
We had a tough few months saying good-bye to many of our international students. Janneke, Luca, Miriam, Margherita and Elisa left in January, and Mika, Kaoru and Bunu left in February. It was such a pleasure to work with all of you, and your presence is truly missed!
MINI-FILM PROJECT
In February, we challenged students to create their own mini-film. They were asked to explore movement using the various tools in imovie: reverse, slow-mo, rapid, etc. All students came up with something unique that suited their style, and they were so much fun to watch!
LOOKING AHEAD
April (April 18) Field Trip: The Dance Centre
Guest instructors: Jyla Davis and tanner Plecas
May FINAL SHOW: Tuesday, May 28 @ 7pm (New date!)
June Urban Dance Photoshoots
SOCIAL MEDIA
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