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.

3rd TERM CLASSES START MONDAY 21 JULY 2014

Holiday rehearsals went well with all but four dancers attending regularly.  With 8 weeks to go before the shows start running there is no time to waste.

A special thank you to all who made the effort to arrive on time and help drive the new production forward.

There are three works on this program Gemstones, The Circus and Musical Instruments.  You will be informed of additional lighting and costume rehearsals.

Performances           Friday and Saturdays starting time 8.00pm - Sundays 3.00pm

September 26, 27, 28           October 31, Nov 1, 2,       Nov 28, 29, 30

Help will be needed in the following areas: Make-up, hair and a few dresses for the quick changes, front of house people to check tickets etc. We need a maximum of 2 people in each dressing room and 2 people at the front of house.  Also needed is a stage manager to make sure everything is in place, curtains are changed when necessary, everyone is in place etc.

There will be a list in the foyer shortly for you to put your name down for what and when you can help.

Our space is limited so please do not bring family and friends into the dressing room. They get in the way.

No coldrinks/coffee or food in dressing room.  You can enjoy eating and drinking after the show.

Tribakery in the Blue Route Mall will once again be providing a delectable array of eats and their superb coffee when they set up the Mini Tribakery in our foyer.  You can enjoy the good food and performance in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

A Special welcome and congratulations to the families of Baby Benting, sister to Jade, Baby Walawege, sister to Jamie, Baby Morgaine, Baby Justin and I know there are a few more on the way but have not heard the good news yet.  My waiting list is now at the 3 year mark.

ImagineMag! An online South African Arts and Culture Magazine

 www.imaginemag.co.za 

We're looking for a talented sales person to sell ad space for this digital magazine on a volunteer basis. Ideally, the candidate will also be able to raise media and public awareness of the affiliated not-for-profit company.

This is a pure voluntary freelance position, needing commitment to at least one hour of your time per weekday. You will be working remotely.
Company description
DanceCrew Contemporary Ballet Company is a not-for-profit company that takes ballet to communities that have very little knowledge of the art. We encourage, support and train the youth from rural communities, thereby creating job opportunities.
ImagineMag! Is a product of Dance Crew an NPC in association with Amy Gould Ballet School.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and grow existing business as well as generate new business - including cold calling.
• Create, manage and execute the media exposure strategy and ensure that Dance Crew's key messages reach the public.

Additional PR function

• Write relevant press releases & marketing articles.
• Develop PR and media contacts to pursue media exposure opportunities.
• Manage and execute competitions strategy relevant to print and online magazine competitions, as well as blog competitions.
• Manage and execute community relations relevant to sponsorships and cause marketing relations.

Requirements
The ideal candidate:

• Will be able to work independently.
• Has a good client contact list as well as contacts in the media.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Has a good understanding of the digital media and digital media advertising landscape.
• Will be able to report on campaign performance and insights to clients.

Please send your CV and cover letter to leanne.feris(at)gmail(dot)com

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.

Amy Gould

DANCE CREW PERFORMS FOR RUSOORD RESIDENTS

April saw Dance Crew performing at Rusoord Retirement village.  It was an experience we all enjoyed and the packed performing area, the dinning area, was filled with smiling people which made us feel it was reciprocal.  They applauded strongly after each item with some holding their hands out to the dancers.

The event was extremely well organized by the centre’s Event & Marketing Co-ordinator Charmaine Baker and ran very smoothly.

I set the ball rolling by introducing myself and told the audience a little bit about our school and company.  I then asked who in the audience had learnt ballet.  There was quite a show of hands. I realized we had a knowledgeable audience and invited everyone to give us feedback afterwards.  One lady and her husband wanted to sit as close as they could as she had been a dancer and she wanted to see the dancers feet up close.

We started with a short barre sequence to warm up the dancers proceeding to an adagio followed by sequences of allegro including turns from the corner.  There were a few tricky moments when the grande jetes were performed as the hanging lights were fine for standing under but were not meant for people jumping fairly high with their arms extended as well.  The audience loved these athletic movements and by the time they were doing pose turns and fouettes from the corner they were getting really excited and applauding each dancer as they proceeded one after the other to do their multiple turns.

Leanne's Feet

Whilst the dancers changed into pointe shoes I discussed our Precious Gem production. The dancers would be performing the Diamond Suite.  The musical composer of the work, Gordon Mackay was introduced to the audience.

When we finished the performance there were interesting queries as to size of the company, funding, where we were situated and when the next season would take place.  No one showed any sign of wanting to rush away.  Then people started to move towards us to talk individually.  The lady who wanted to see the feet was ecstatic and thought the dancer’s feet were all so beautiful. Although Diamond is a contemporary piece, on pointe, the audience was fascinated by the dancers and the music.

Thank you Rusoord for inviting us and thank you to all members of the audience I sincerely hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

https://www.payfast.co.za/donate/go/dancecrew

2nd TERM NEWSLETTER 2014

 


2nd TERM CLASSES START MONDAY 7 APRIL 2014


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Fees: Thank you to the organized people for payment on time. For those who forgot about payment? ☻

Re Holidays in April: 18, 19, 20, 21 and 28 school will be closed and May: 1^st and 7^th (voting)

NB.For All Parents - Meeting re forthcoming productions: Tuesday 15 April at 7.15pm – 8.15.  This meeting is not for children. RSVP info@theatreonmain.co.za with your name and whether it will be one or two people attending (for seating.)

We select dancers for each production based on their readiness and attendance. They will be given notices shortly with details of dates, times etc.

For all activities you can follow us on our website/blogg http://theatreonmain.blogspot.com/

Please check our blog for updates throughout the year.

Plumstead Rusoord

We were invited to entertain the residents of this retirement village. On the 12 April Dance Crew will be providing a short class and performance.

Be a Dancer for a Day

This was such a rewarding event that we have been asked to repeat it.  We will be doing so but this time it is for any family group to attend our exciting event.  It will be at the end of the term.

Please check out the previous event on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/DanceCrewBalletCo   We have three other videos there as well and you might like to check them out too.

Precious Gems DVDs from our 2013 season are available at R100 each. 

ImagineMag! An online South African Arts and Culture Magazine

Our site is 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.

Amy Gould

Donations for Bursaries

Please Help If You Can?

 https://www.payfast.co.za/donate/go/dancecrew

As the economy bites ever deeper into everyone’s pocket the need to provide partial or full bursaries for potential dancers becomes more pressing.

Recently we auditioned 20 young dancers and were able to take only two of them because of limited funding.

A ballet training is a long and hard one with enormous benefits to the individual and society.  The strong work ethic and discipline and focus acquired are vital for all sections of society, whether those learning become dancers or not.

We are currently providing either part or full time bursaries for 12 young dancers from our surrounding area. Some of them have already been taken into the company.

We need R12,040 per quarter or R48,160 per year for those currently with us.  Many of these dancers have been training with us for more than 5 years.

The figure above does not include transport or clothing allowance.

If you are able to assist please contact us for details.  Dance Crew is a registerd NPC.  Please see details on our website.

1ST TERM NEWSLETTER 2014

1ST   TERM CLASSES START MONDAY 20 JANUARY 2014 

Fee Increase by + 5% Please check your account carefully and if you need to discuss anything contact me.

Class Times & Days Remain the same.

Parents Days The last week of November we invited parents and grandparents, family and friends to attend the last class of the term for each level.  This was a great success and I was extremely happy with the work that was shown.  Every dancer, no matter the difficult circumstances some of them face, did their best at this stage.  That is not to say they cannot improve – they can and they will this year - if they work the way they did last year.

I personally always find what our guests have to say of great assistance.  I am not talking about compliments,  although welcome and encouraging, teaching is not an easy occupation,  I mean the sharing of thoughts about me, what I am doing and how the dancers re-act and interact within the class environment and in their homes.

Be a Dancer for a Day was a very happy and rewarding day. Once more we had the support of Tribakery in the Blue Route Mall to supply a wonderful food incentive to the brave and hardworking people who attended this event.  Please check out the fun video on youtube Victoria Romburgh shot, whilst doing the class at the same time.  http://www.youtube.com/user/DanceCrewBalletCo   We have three other videos there as well and you might like to check them out too.

Precious Gems DVDs from our 2013 season are available at R100 each. 

ImagineMag! An online South African Arts and Culture Magazine

Our site is www.imaginemag.co.za  If you would like to be included on our data base so that you get 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.

Please check our blog  http://theatreonmain.blogspot.com/  for updates throughout the year.

Let us all have a hardworking, healthy and joyous 2014

Amy Gould

HOLIDAYS AND RE-OPENING IN 2014

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE.

 THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR CLASSES BUT......................

We will be answering mail and telephone calls so please leave your messages and telephone number carefully.  It also helps if you repeat the number. We will get back to everyone as soon as possible

THE SCHOOL RE-OPENS  MONDAY 20 JANUARY

Meanwhile have a happy, safe and healthy holiday.

Thank you to all the students and their parents for making this such an enjoyable year of training and performing. 

I was particularly pleased with the performances of  ALL the dancers at each and every Parent Day.  I found the comments of the parents and grandparents very interesting.  Thank you for the many kind words.  They are appreciated.

And to the gifts. So thoughtfully chosen.  I shall  enjoy each and every one.  Thank you.