1ST TERM 2015 NEWSLETTER

CLASSES START MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2015

PLEASE NOTE : 1^ST TERM 2015 FEE INCREASE OF + 7%

Before we start with the new let us finish off with events from last year.  Our production that ran over three months was very successful from all aspects.  After the last performance we had a gathering to thank everyone for assisting in achieving the result we did.

The last week of the term we had our Parents Day.  On the Saturday the electricity went off and we had the joy of dancing with no music.  But as with most things there is something that you learn from every negative event.  I was so impressed with the young ones and their ability to keep rhythm with no music to guide them.  Especially where they did things one by one consecutively it was amazing to watch them count each other in and not miss their beat.  Remember some of these are not 5 yet but already look extremely self possessed and confident of what they are doing.  The family members who attended thought so too and thoroughly enjoyed watching them.

And now it is on with the  new year and all the exciting things 2015 will bring us – with a little bit of help from us.

First up in the 1^st term 2015  will be our Assessment sessions which will be by invitation for attendees.  The different classes will be assessed on the work from 2014 with a class specially prepared during this term for public viewing.  These classes will take place at the end of the 1^st term.

ImagineMag! An online South African Arts and Culture Magazine

I have been hard at work learning Word Press, with a helping hand from one of my adult students, Bronwen.  This has been to enable me to update the magazine and improve the quality of the service we are offering our readers.

The latest edition will go live at the end of February and you will be able to judge for yourself how successful? I have been.

Remember you can also be a contributor if you have something interesting and relevant to share with our readers.

We are also increasing our data base so please share our new edition when it goes live as it will have a special link to subscribe and remember subscription is free.

If you would like to be included on our data base to receive a reminder as each new issue goes live please email me on info@imaginemag.co.za  The same if you would like to advertise and promote your business.

Let us dance through 2015 together in health and joy.  Have a great 2015 everyone

Amy Gould

1ST TERM 2015 CLASS CHANGES

School re-opens Monday 26 January 

I hope everyone has a had a relaxing holiday.  Please start stretching before you get back into class so there are not too many creeking, moaning and groaning bodies during the first week in class.

Times and days for the majority of classes stay the same except for a few that were re-organized at the end of last term.  Reminders below.  If any queries please email of call me.

Thursday 4.00 and Saturday 9.15 classes move to Monday and Wednesday 5 - 6

Saturday 8.30 moves to the 9.15 slot from the 2nd lesson of the term.

Tuesday 4.15 stays the same but their Thursday class will also be at 4.15 now.

There will be a new beginer young class starting at 8.30 on Saturdays as well as another beginner class on Thursdays 3.30

Auditions for School and Dance Crew 2015

Now is the time for all prospective students from Beginners 4 years of age to Adults with no age required to book your place in the school and or company.

From 12 January 2015 we will be booking trial lessons for  all levels of competency 


Senior dancers may audition for the company and if not ready for company level may attend the school to gain the necessary technical level and experience.

Auditions are by appointment only and will take the form of a class.



For further information or to request an audition please email me at info@theatreonmain.co.za


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FINAL 3 PERFORMANCES OF TRIPLE BILL

Anne, Samantha & Victoria - Jade

The end of November sees the final three performances of Triple bill on Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30.  Booking has started so do not delay if you want to ensure your seat.

The audiences have been wonderful and very supportive of our work.  Each performance brings us a fresh insight into audience behavior and response.  Many interesting and complimentary comments as well.

On the Sunday afternoon 45 minutes before the start of the show a fire broke out at a nearby business.  After fire engines, police, ambulance arrived I was concerned that we would lose our audience and dancers to the fire spectacle.  Everyone  was rushing out to see the smoke and flames shooting higher and higher, and taking pics of course.  But once the firemen arrived the fire was quickly brought under control and  the  dancers and audience members drifted back for the performance,

Hannah, Chloe, Hannah and Logan

 All went went well until 15 minutes before the end of the show when as I switched to a pink  spot there was a little pop and then nothing.  No lights, no sound, no nothing.  I tip toed about trying to see if anything had tripped but no - it was a power outage.  I do not know who was more upset, the audience or the dancers.

I have extended an invitation to all in the audience at that performance to come and see the show again - this time hopefully  right to the end - as my guest with a free replacement ticket.

Many have taken up this offer I am delighted to say, but it does mean tickets will be at a premium.  So  once again I urge people to book early.

We are still filming and will be doing so in the next few weeks and then finally during some of the performances.  DVDs will be available during the 1st term 2015.



DVDs at  R150 each may be ordered now and payment to the Dance Crew Account. Please mark with your name and reference DVD
                                                                         

A very happy bunch of dancers

4TH TERM NEWSLETTER 2014

CLASSES START MONDAY 13 OCTOBER 2014

PLEASE NOTE : 1^ST TERM 2015 THERE WILL BE A FEE INCREASE OF + 7%

Notices for dancers involved in Parents Day functions will be handed out in mid November.

Faeries that light up - The Circus

We are happy to report a very successful 1^st season of our latest production, Triple Bill, in September.  Thanks to everyone for their co-operation and assistance whether it was practical and physical or emotional and supportive it is all vital.

A special word of thanks is reserved for the composer and musician Gordon Mackay.  He does so much more than write the music.  He is a very positive support of both the school and company and not only for the creativity he invests in his music but in his sheer practical and hard working ethic that makes things work.  People have been complementary and remarked on the creativity involved in our productions but it is often the sheer grind of hard work, sweat and tears that gets everything to run smoothly without hitches.

The Ringmaster and her Circus Horses

Our backstage people who control the young dancers and ensure they step onto the stage beautifully presented and with not a hair out of place also deserve special mention. Checking, checking and more checking that a stitch is put in where necessary, that a battery is changed, that a quick change is effected with no fuss and trauma and above all that quiet and control reigns and all proceeds according to plan.  Thank you Glendalene, Sandra, Trisha, Naomi, Nadine and I know there are a lot more that just go quietly about helping.  And Erin and Kristin who so efficiently move scenery and curtains around on time – great work girls.  You are invaluable.

To the front of house hostesses – possibly the most detailed and complex job of all – keep  your cool and keep checking curtains, tickets, seating lighting, back gate locked and unlocked, toilets and yes - ensure our audience members feel looked after.

I know everyone joins me in thanking Chantal and Brandon of the Tribakery in the Blue Route Mall for their contribution to the well being of our audience.

Musical Instruments - The Organ Leanne and Tanya in a sombre moment

And we still have the 2^nd season at the end of October and the 3^rd season at the end of November.  So book early and let us have a sell out Triple season. Dancers need audiences - it is the motivating power.

ImagineMag! An online South African Arts and Culture Magazine

Check the articles on our new work in ImagineMag! Edition 29 and 30 www.imaginemag.co.za  If you would like to be included on our data base to receive a reminder as each new issue goes live (every 2^nd month) please email me on info@imaginemag.co.za  The same if you would like to advertise and promote your business.

TRIPLE BILL POSTER EVENING SHOWS START 8.00PM SUNDAYS 3.00PM

BOOKING FOR DANCE CREW & AGBS TRIPLE BILL

 THEATRE ON-MAIN SEATING PLAN                               TRIPLE BILL TICKETS     R80

PRECIOUS GEMS - THE CIRCUS - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

BALCONY

ROW G                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

ROW F                1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

DOWNSTAIRS

ROW E                  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ROW D                  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

ROW C                  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

ROW B                  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

ROW A                  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

PERFORMANCE DATES  Friday & Saturday starting time 8.00pm  Sundays 3.00pm

September                Fri 26          Sat 27               Sun 28

October                    Fri 31

November                                   Sat  1                 Sun  2

                                 Fri 28         Sat 29                Sun 30

Please email your request to info@theatreonmain.co.za  and we will reply with ticket availability

Banking details for direct deposits will be provided.

Tickets with proof of payment should be fetched 10 minutes before show starts.

Parking for shows are from White Rd Google map   https://www.google.co.za/maps/place/Amy+Gould+Ballet+School/@-34.063327,18.459786,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6411e5ca0f4ace77

Tribakery of the Blue Route Mall will provide delectable eats and coffee

Audience members are welcome to picnic on the lawn before the show or at interval weather permitting.