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KC DANCE ACADEMY – Term 1 Newsletter 2021

Dear Parents & Students,
Welcome to TERM 1. 2021 is off to a great start, and I would like to welcome all Students and their Families. All Newsletters and relevant Information will be posted up on the KC DANCE ACADEMY WEBSITE, but I will also aim to send home a newsletter each term, to keep you updated with up-and-coming important dates and events. Regarding COVID 19 regulations, students will still need to sign in on entry, and of course if students
are feeling unwell, please do not attend class.


The KC DANCE ACADEMY- 2020 CONCERT PHOTOS AND CONCERT USB:
Are now available for purchase, please let me know if you need the link, and I can tex this to you.


TERM DATES for TERM ONE: – Wednesday 27th Jan – Thursday 1st April 2021.


TERM 1 FEES ARE NOW DUE, you will receive an invoice with this newsletter if this can be paid ASAP it would be greatly appreciated.


TIMETABLE:
For the moment we will continue with the currently timetable, if any changes need to be made later, I will contact you immediately.


JAZZ EXAM WORKSHOPS – at Conroy’s will be SUNDAY 14th of March. Class times to be advised.
CLASSICAL EXAM WORKSHOPS – at Conroy’s JULY – 17th & 18t of July. Class times will be advised.

SECONDHAND SHOE WEEK:
Now we have settled into classes, it is important for all students to be wearing the correct shoes so the students can get the most out of their lesson/s. We will have “A SECONDHAND SHOES WEEK “, this
will be on he Monday 1st of Feb & Wednesday 3rd of Feb – So, if you have some spare Ballet, Tap, or Jazz shoes you would like to sell, please bring them along, we will try and sell them for you might even
pick up a bargain. Please Write your name on the shoes, and how much you would like for them.


EXAMS
I am looking at still doing an early exam session for this year, as well as our usual October session, we are currently working toward this. I will keep you posted about this.

CONCERT:
I have been in Contact with Matthew Flinders College, and I have booked our concert in with Matthew Flinders for similar time as last year – this will be Saturday 18th of December, if I can get an earlier date, I will let you know, Unfortunately, this is all that is available now. So please keep an eye out for any further information regarding this.
If you have any questions, please let me know.

HAPPY DANCING – KATRINA

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KC DANCE 2021

                                  KC DANCE ACADEMY 2021

Principal Teachers– 

Katrina Crowe – [C.S.T.D. Theatrical /Jazz /Classical/ Tap, Acro]

Lacey Evans – [C.S.T.D. Theatrical Jazz /Tap /Classical 

Ph- Katrina – 0412 514 705   

Emailkcdance1@bigpond.com – WEBSITE- kcdanceacademy.com

Venue Address – Caboolture Uniting Church -257 King Street Caboolture.

The KC DANCE ACADEMY has been established in the Caboolture area for 21 years, offering classes in: Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet [ C.S.T.D], Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Tiny Tots classes and Pre-schooler classes. 

The KC DANCE ACADEMY offers classes in a friendly positive and safe environment, encouraging students to achieve their goals, and strive to their full potential.  

The KC DANCE ACADEMY can also offer the options of Exams and Eisteddfods classes. All students are encouraged to take part in our end of year concert, to experience the amazing feeling of performing. 

As COVID19 is unfortunately still part of our lives, we will keep you updated with any restrictions or changes that influences our classes, – but hopefully this year we won’t be affect by this.

Everyone is Welcome, 3yrs-Adults. 

OPEN DAY – Wednesday 27th of Jan at the Uniting church -from 

3pm – 257 King Street, Caboolture.

2020 CONCERT PHOTO’S – are now ready for purchase. Don’t miss out your chance to see some amazing memories. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lacey, Katrina or [Brad on PH – 0410822144].

2020 Concert USB – will be available in Term 1 2021.

TERM DATES – 

Term 1 -Wednesday 27th Jan – Thursday 1st April 2021.             

Term 2 – Monday 19th of April 20th   – Friday 25th of June 2021

Term 3 – Monday 12th July – Friday 17th September 2021.

Term 4 – Tuesday 5 of October – Friday 10th of December 2021. 

No Classes on Public Holidays – [ Teachers will advise if any change to this].

We Request if Parents can walk their young children into and out of the church please, to ensure their safety. If someone unknown to our teaching staff, is dropping off or is collecting your child/children, please advised Teachers of who and when they will be coming, again to ensure child safety. 

CLASSES:

We have a wide variety of classes for all ages:

TINY TOTS CLASS – 3yrs-4yrs – These classes focus on encouraging our littlest students, the love of dance in a fun and inspiring atmosphere, with lots of smiles and laughter.

PRE-SCHOOLERS/PREP [known as- Tinnies A & B – 4yrs –6ys This class follows the similar concepts of the Tiny Tots class, but the children are introduced to a more structured formatted class, learning about tradition styles of dance, such as Jazz, Tap and Ballet.

JAZZ CLASS – Our Jazz Class focuses on all the essential elements of Jazz Dance – from the more technical elements to street funk, and developing the student’s flexibility, strength and fitness.  Students also have the option of participating in 

C.S.T.D Jazz Examinations. 

TAP CLASSES – These classes help the student to develop musicality,

 co-ordination, and rhythm, – skills that are a great advantage in all other dance subjects. C.S.T.D Tap examinations are also an option for our students. 

CLASSICAL BALLET [ C.S.T.D.] – Ballet is the foundation for all forms of Dance. Ballet will strengthen technique and provide the student with poise, grace, flexibility, fitness, balance, self-discipline, and self- confidence. It is recommended for students to do 2 ballet classes a week, to get a full understanding of this beautiful art form. 

Pointe work is also offer to the more senior students – which is an extension of their ballet class. Your teacher will advise each student when they are ready for pointe shoes.   C.S.T.D Ballet Examination are also an option. 

THEATRICAL CLASS – These classes focus on numerous aspects of performing. [known as the triple threat] such as – Acting, Singing, & Dancing.  We follow the C.S.T.D syllabus, which gives students important performance skills, required to pursue a career in Musical Theatre.  

ACRO CLASS – is a form of Gymnastic tumbling, e.g.- Cartwheels, walkovers, splits, aerials, our classes have a special focus on flexibility, strength, co-ordination, balance, timing, fitness, self -discipline and confidence. 

HIP HOP CLASS – This is a great class to make a start in dance. If you are unsure of what to participate in, it always fun learning the latest moves.  We have some amazing workshops, which gives students the option to improve on the versatility of this style of dance. 

CONTEMPORARY CLASS – Here at the KC DANCE ACADEMY we follow the Jason Winters Contemporary Syllabus, which provides students with the important fundamentals of contemporary dance. We also have workshops with visiting teachers who specialist in this area of dance, ready to share their passion and knowledge with our students. 

PRIVATE LESSONS – are also available – Please speak to Katrina to book your lesson, there are fees involved – this can vary depending on the length of the lesson.

EXAMINATIONS – The KC DANCE ACADEMY – offers students the opportunity to take part in Exams.  Exams give the students a goal to work towards, and encourages self-discipline, builds confidence, [ valuable life skills] and can provide a qualification to teach dance. You can do many different types of exams, please speak to Katrina, to discuss what is best for you, and what fees are involved. There are 2 exam sessions throughout the year, – May and October. 

WORKSHOPS – From time to time – the Academy will run Workshops throughout the year. Specialist guest teachers come along, to inspire and share their passion and love of dance. 

EISTEDDFODS – Performing is one of the highlights of the being a dancer. Students are welcome to participate in Eisteddfods, which is a fun dance competition, where the student /s can dance as a soloist, duo, trio or part of a group. We normally participate in the Sunshine Coast, Redcliffe and Noosa Eisteddfod. If you are interested in knowing more, please talk to Katrina. There are fees involved.

CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION –   This a friendly dance competition between students at KC DANCE, and we have a guest judge to make the competition fair.  All students are welcome to take part and make up their own routines. Trophies and ribbons are awarded This normally take place in term 3.  

CONCERT – The KC DANCE ACADEMY – proudly presents a concert at the end of every year [4th Term] showcasing all the talented students.  We encourage all students to take part, this is so much fun, experience the thrill of performing, and gives students a sense of achievement, and creates a bond and friendships that last. 

forever.

COSTUME POOLE LEVY – This is to pay for the materials and the manufacture of your child/children costume for our annual concert.  The Costume does stay part of the academy, as by paying a levy it keeps costs down and not paying full price for a costume. This is usually paid at the end of 2nd term.  If you wish to discuss, this please see Katrina.

TERM FEES- Term Fees are due at the start of the term please, we would appreciate if Fees can be paid, 

Katrina Crowe : ANZ BANK BSB 014305 ACCOUNT 523841669.

UNIFORM – Students get the most out of their lesson when they are wearing the correct uniform [dance clothes] and shoes. This gives the students a sense of pride, and it allow the student to move freely and not feel restricted.

HAIR must always be neatly tied back.

The best place to buy all your Dance needs. 

*Dance and Play – unit 6/23 Discovery Drive, NORTHLAKES ph. 07 34824992

* Step by Step Dancewear – 2/54 Kremzow Road BRENDALE ph.- 07 3881669. 

IMPORTANT KC DANCE INFORMATION: – Will be include in the EVENTS section of the website. We will include all relevant information, dates and times of all-important Events throughout the year.   

*KC DANCE POLO SHIRTS; [ see Katrina for prices and to order] 

GIRLS- Black leotard, tights depending on the class – e.g.- pink ballet [Salmon colour] tights for ballet class, black lycra tights are acceptable, Black bike shorts.

BOYS – KC Dance Academy T-shirt / Black Shorts/ Black bike shorts.

Winter Track Suits are also available – Please see Katrina to purchase a tracksuit. 

For Hip Hop Class –students are welcome to wear anything they feel comfortable in}.

SHOES- It is especially important to have the correct shoes ASAP, as this will ensure your [child/children] is getting the most out their lesson, as you can imagine – it’s hard to tap dance without tap shoes.  You might like to have a look at our second-hand shoes shelf at the studio first, you might pick up a bargain.
 

SECONDHAND DANCE SHOES – If you have an old pair of dance shoes you would like to sell, if your write the information down in our second-hand shoe book e.g.; -ensure your name and how much you want for them is written on the sole of the shoes, and we will try and sell them for you. 

If you have any further Questions -please contact Katrina on 0412 514 705.

Happy Dancing!!!                   

Katrina Crowe

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PhotoDay – 2020 Photos Available

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you for your patience while the KC Dance 2020 photos were carefully sorted and edited. You can now purchase photos via the following link:

Click here to view the gallery.

You will need to enter the following password: kc2020

The Concert video is also nearing completion and will be included with any photo purchase over $45, or will be available for separate purchase for $30.

NOTE: All concert videos will be delivered to the dance school on USB’s for collection.

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Concert 2020

Dear parents and students, 


Tickets are now on sale for our 2020 Concert via the following link. 
https://www.trybooking.com/BNDAE

All tickets must be pre- booked via this link which involves contact tracing documentation. Unfortunately, walk in patrons will not be allowed entry into the venue as we are complying with Matthew Flinders event requirements. 
We are so excited to present this year’s concert to everyone! 
Kind regards,KC Dance

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KC DANCE ACADEMY – TERM 3 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Students,

WELCOME BACK!!!!

Thank you all so much for your ongoing support in these difficult times.  I know the other teachers and I really appreciate everyone returning back to classes and continuing on furthering their knowledge and passion to Dance.  In this newsletter, I want to advise of how we will be moving forward, but still maintain government regulations and get students back into the swing of classes.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via, either tex, email, or communication book.

IF YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN ARE UNWELL – PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND TO CLASSES!

SIGNING IN & SANTIZTING

All students arriving will need to sign in the COVID TRACING BOOK – which will be placed on the table at the entrance door. This is a rule set by government; also, every student must sanitize their hands-on arrival and exit. 

We also need to minimise people coming into the hall,  ALL PARENTS are to wait outside the hall for their child/children, – if it is urgent that you speak with me, then please enter the hall but please  ensure you have signed in the  tracing book and sanitized your hands OR either tex, email  or write in the communication book.  

The Communication Book will be on the entrance table, please write your name and best contact number, and I will get back to you within 24 hours to answer your questions. 

The back-Courtyard Room – is to have no more the 4-5 students at one time, students are also welcome to leave their bags on the chairs on the other side of the room in the hall, [spreading out on the chairs].

Also, keep in mind to social distant when possible, we will also be keeping  our website up to date  with latest  information regarding any developing information regarding covid and important information regarding classes ETC… so please keep an eye out for this. 

All Students Need to bring their own DRINK BOTTLES to classes please, this just encourage good hygiene. 

TERM DATES 

TERM 3 – Monday 13th of July – Friday 18th of September 2020

TERM 4 – Tuesday 8th of October – Friday 11th of December 2020

DANCEWEAR AND SHOES

All students need to have the correct shoes and dancewear, to get the most out of their classes. Hair must be back neat and tidy. If you are unsure what your child needs, please see me.

OVERVIEW OF TERM 3 & 4

Now we are back, I wanted to let you know what our plans are to ensure students are moving forward with their dancing and getting the most out of their classes.

EXAMS – Any student wishing to take part in EXAMS will still be given the option. We have recommenced work towards this. The good news is instead of the doing our usual October session which is very close, and because we have lost all of term 2 due to Isolation, I have negotiated that we will be able to move our usual October Exam Session forward to Feb/March 2021, this way students will be given extra time to prep. And not have the added extra pressure of being ready so soon. By doing this early in term 1 2021, this will not hinder the progression of  exams for next year, as we will aim to do our usual  October session 2021 as well,[ keeping in mind, that hopefully   Government Regulations allow us to continue as normal]. Obviously, students wanting to do Exams in February/March 2021 would be required to attend holiday classes, which we will discuss closer to the time, as I will try to accommodate dates and times where I can. But of course this is just an option, your child is welcome to doing her exams next October 2021, I’m happy to work in with what suits best for the student, as I just don’t want to put any extra pressure on students then necessary.  Exams are Not compulsory, but I do expect all students to work technique carefully and try to the best of their ability, regardless if they choosing to do exams or not. I happy to discuss this in detail, on an individually bases if need be.

CONCERT 

So, in review of all this – [Keeping in mind Exam work will is still going on] – CONCERT ROUTINES will be our focus now for all students, all students will be working on routines toward our concert. I will be finalizing a date for CONCERT, Dressing Rehearsal and Photo Day, with in the next 2 weeks -and a detailed Newsletter will be sent home. 

TERM 3 FEES ARE NOW DUE.

If you are having trouble registering on website please let us know, and we will come up with a solution to sort this for you. 

TIMETABLE

I will be making some minor changes to the Timetable, to make sure class times are running efficient as possible, but I will contact the students and family’s personality this will affect, to make sure everyone is happy. 

If you wish to contact me you can either:

Email: kcdance1@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0412 514 705 

Or Website 

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

Katrina & Lacey