Nich-che-coogh!
Hello in Native American, Umatilla Tribe from Oregon United States.
Hello to Term 3! Welcome back and Welcome to all our lovely newies!
- Happy Birthday for to –
Mordialloc Studio - Miss Alyese, Miss Amanda, Miss Ava, Miss Bonnie, Miss Breanna,
Miss Caitlin, Miss Charlotte, Miss Claire, Miss Elissa, Miss Eve, Miss Grace, Miss Jasmine P, Miss Jasmine S,
Miss Jessica, Miss Kristi, Miss Kyra, Miss Lucy, Miss Madeline, Miss Piper, Miss Ruby, Miss Sandhia, Miss Sarah,
Miss Sophie and Miss Zoe!
Northcote Studio – Miss Cassandra, Miss Ella, Miss Diane, Miss Eve,
Miss Julia, Miss Kate, Miss Kiki, Miss Ruby and Miss Nia!
St Kilda Studio – Miss Abby, Miss Alexandra, Miss Amelia, Miss Amy,
Miss Bella, Miss Brier, Mr. Campbell, Miss Cara-Mia, Miss Chloe, Miss Clare, Miss Ella,
Miss Ellie, Miss Emka, Miss Evie, Mr. Hamish, Miss Harriet,Miss Harvey, Miss Hope, Miss Indi,
Miss India, Miss Jasmine, Miss Lauren, Miss Lexi, Miss Lily, Miss Lucy W, Miss Lucy C, Miss Mia,
Miss Mika,Miss Olivia, Miss Ruby M, Miss Ruby W, Miss Sarah, Miss Sophie, Miss Taylor, Miss Tia,
Miss Tobi, Miss Vanessa, Miss Zimian and Miss Starlight!
Siblings in Class
As much as we love having the little sisters and brothers around to watch their older siblings, we ask that they don’t join in with the class until the end when we dance with the bubbles.
It becomes distracting for the older sister as they help their little sister/brother do the class (which is gorgeous) but it actually interrupts their class and the teachers find it difficult to keep the class running smoothly and moving forward.
It can also be dangerous if the biggies are skipping and doing their big kids thang, they can bowl over the little ones.
Thanks for understanding.
Mums in Class – Important please read this!
We love Mums and Dads watching, but if your child is settled and happy within the class we request that you make yourselves a lovely cuppa tea or coffee and watch them from the Dolls House (Northcote) or upstairs (St Kilda).
We find that the parent’s chat is so loud that our glamorous teachers are shouting over the top of the rabble!
It also makes it difficult as the child often runs back to Mummy or Daddy and stops the flow of the class.
We are going to start on Dance routines for our Concert and we also want to give you a surprise!
Grand Parents and extra family members!
We are happy for grandparents and family from out of town coming to watch the classes, but PLEASE LET US KNOW THAT THEY ARE COMING IN TO WATCH.
We need to limit the amount of adults we have in the studio and again, we need you to keep the chat down.
Chairs in the studio!
If it is necessary for you to stay in the studio with your child, we ask that you return the chair that you have sat on to the Dolls House afterward. Thanks.
Enrolment Forms
If you have changed address or details or if you are new to the Glittery Tapping Wonderland, please make sure you have filled out an enrolment form. This ensures a “Happy Birthday” for your child and an email with our newsletter!
Go to www.glitterytappingwonderland.com Select school e.g. St Kilda, click on the “Enrol & Pay Fees” Fill in the form and submit! Easy!
Glitterization Day
Tentative Date for our next Glitterization Day-
Sunday the 22nd of August!
Our Concert – Dance Explosion!
The theme for this year’s concert is -
“Why did you do that!?”
If you have any great ideas or scenarios, please let us know. We have been working on some kooky ideas, songs and choreography.
Concert Update
Our concerts and rehearsals are designed to be as painless and stress free as possible!
We have an evening show for adult dancers and daytime shows for the kids.
We perform at Wesley College, on St Kilda Road.
The Mordialloc Studio will split up with Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes performing in one show on
Sunday the 12th of December at 1.00pm.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes will perform in a separate show
Sunday the 12th of December at 4.00pm.
The St Kilda Studio will have their concert on
Saturday the 11th of December at 3.00pm.
The Northcote Studio is yet to be confirmed, proposing
Saturday the 11th of December at 12 noon.
This ensures that our Concert doesn’t run for 300 hours!
Rehearsals
Our rehearsals are on the weekend of
Saturday the 6th & Sunday the 7th November.
The times and days yet to be confirmed.
Each dance class is given a 10 minute time slot to perform their class routine on the stage in costume with their music and their teacher.
We find this helps everyone know where they are meant to go, how the stage feels and can make some boo-boos, without stress.
There is also a 30 time slot set aside for “The Finale” which is set into the middle of the rehearsal so that you don’t have to wait until the end of the rehearsal to practise the finale.
We try to keep the rehearsal as short as possible for everyone’s sake!
We don’t run a rehearsal of the show from start to finish as this would take too much of everyone’s precious time, it also make s a fun and crazy show with lots of spontaneity!
2 to 3 YEAR OLD CLASSES - Don’t participate in the Explosion at the theatre. We invite the parents and grandparents to watch the last class of
Term 4 and they can be exhilarated by their fairies wearing their bestest fairy dress showing off their wonderful dancing skills! Depending on the class... they may have a little dance to perform ... or not!
COSTUMES - We have an attic full of fabulous costumes, tutus and accessories that we rent for the concert, hire fee is somewhere between $20 and $30. (No sewing!!)
DVD – a professional company, who edits it and has them ready for you usually before Christmas, films the concert.
DVD’s are usually around $30, which you will need to pre-order and pay for.
PHOTOS - We allow photos to be taken during the concert and ask parents to come to the front of the stage and take a photo of their child after they have finished their dance.
We will keep you updated on all the Explosion information as the year passes on through the Taploid.
Photos in Class
We are happy if you photograph your darlings in class, as these are such gorgeous moments to capture and look back on in years to come.
Please check that no one else is freaking out about it though!
Fund Raising
If your School, Kindergarten/Crèche is having a fundraising event coming up, the Glittery Tapping Wonderland is always happy to donate a lovely package!
Please see your teacher and we can organize a package for you!
HEALTH CORNER
Dear Dr. Lottie,
Last Friday I hurt my back trying to move a dressing table by myself.
The dresser was in an awkward spot and I twisted my back as I lifted it.
Over the weekend my back has increasingly worsened and now I can’t move out of a horizontal position, I have lain flat on my back in bed for two days now.
Unfortunately for me, my husband finds this incredibly arousing, instead of looking after me and letting me rest so that I can get better, he is completely stimulated.
I am not sure how to handle this situation as I am in too much pain to push him away.
Do you have some advice Dr. Lottie?
Signed Discomforted and Hunted.
Dear Discomforted and Hunted, Firstly, what in the dickens were you thinking when trying to lift a dressing table by yourself and did you not bend from the knees?
Apart from the people of today being too soft, they are also, too unthinking. I have no sympathy for you.
As for your husband pursuing you whilst you are flat on your back, I say good luck to him and to get jiggy with it while he can. The Professor is always running from bedroom with a headache and it drives me to distraction.
Thank you for your susceptible letter.
Dr Lottie.
Thanks for reading! Love Miss Lou Lou xx
Daa daa oo! Hello in Fante! (Ghana)
Welcome to winter! OUCH…. IT’S COLD!
Term 2 is nearing the end; this year is going too fast!
Happy Birthday to-
Miss Abigail, Miss Alexis, Miss Alice, Miss Amanda, Miss Amelia, Miss Daisy, Miss Emma, Miss Evie, Miss Hayley, Miss Isabelle, Miss Josephine, Miss Madeleine, Miss Lily, Miss Luana, Miss Madyssen, Miss Melinda, Miss Mia, Miss Naomi, Mr. Nicholas, Miss Rhonda, Miss Shae, Miss Zara, Miss Shelby, Miss Sophie, Miss Stella, Miss Summer, Miss Susannah, Miss Tiffani, Miss Zara, Miss Zoe, Miss Ada, Miss Lauren, Miss Margarite, Miss Martha, Miss Maya, Miss Mia, Miss Amelie, Miss Anika, Miss Asha, Miss Ava, Miss Bridget, Miss Gemma, Miss Gisele, Miss Grace, Miss Henrietta, Miss Lucy, Miss Poppy, Miss Sophie, Miss Tily and Miss Zoe!
Enrolment Forms
If you happen to be reading this at one of our Studio’s and haven’t received our Taploid via email, your email address maybe one of the hundreds that keep coming back!
The most painless way to make sure we have the correct information is to fill in the enrolment form online.
Long Weekend
Usually we run dancing classes on the Monday of a long weekend. The reason being that Monday misses out on so many classes if we don’t run them!
Please check with your teacher if the class is on or call -
Mordialloc Call Miss Twinkle Toes on 0420 356 232
St Kilda Call Miss Starlight on 0420 321 881
Northcote Call Miss Lollipop on 0449 049 161
It’s Freezing!!
Trying to heat our big old Factories that have been turned into glamorous dancing studios is quite a difficult exercise!
There are many blowholes that let in copious and billowing amounts of cold air. We have purchased quite a few new heaters to try and keep everyone warm.
Please layer up your children so they are warm to begin with and can strip off the layers as the class moves along.
This might be difficult for some mothers who have strong willed three year olds that dress themselves… you can always say that Miss Lou Lou loves to put on lots of warm clothes in the winter time! (Goodluck!)
Please remind your children not to go too close to the heaters.
And PLEASE KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED! Thanks : )
Glitterization Day
We had lovely Glitterization days on Saturday afternoon at St Kilda and Northcote. If you missed out and are keen, we have a Glitterization Day at Mordialloc this Saturday at 3.00pm. Call Miss Twinkle Toes on 0420 356 232 if you are keen to come along!
Enrolments Term 3
Please see your teacher and make sure you are signed up for T erm 3. We are having Open Days in all of our Studio’s and will have quite a few newies. To ensure you place is held for Term 3, we need you to either pay a deposit or Term Fees.
Early Bird Discount
If you are keen to receive the Early Bird Discount you can pay online before Sunday the 11th of June closing at 6.00pm. 2nd Child/Class only available if paid prior to, or during the 1st week of term. Fees can be paid at the studio by Cash, Cheque, Credit Card &; EFT.
Fund Raising
If your School, Kindergarten/Crèche is having a fundraising event coming up, the Glittery Tapping Wonderland is always happy to donate a lovely package! Please see your teacher and we can organize a package for you!
Open Day’s
At the beginning of each Term we have had an Open Day for new students to try out classes and see if they are ready for dancing and what style of class they are keen on. If you know of anyone who is keen, please let him or her know that our Open Days are coming up.
Mordialloc Open Day
Sunday the 11th of July. Call Miss Twinkle Toes on 0420 356 232
St Kilda Open Day’s
Sunday the 20th of June. Sunday the 11th of July. Call Miss Starlight on 0420 321 881
Northcote Open Day’s
Sunday the 20th of June. Saturday the 10th of July. Call Miss Lollipop on 0449 049 161
HEALTH CORNER
Questions to the highly qualified Dr Lottie Prospect
Dear Dr. Lottie,
I am moving my family into a new house this week and I have spent the last month sorting though, packing up, chucking out and boxing up my family’s possessions.
The moving van is on its way, but now I am having second thoughts. What if I don’t like the house? I only saw it once. What if my husband and I don’t like each other after we move in?
I already have plans to lock him in the bathroom before we leave. Have made the wrong decision?
Signed Angst-Ridden and Agitated.
Dear Angst-Ridden and Agitated, I feel you have undergone a lot of stress and turmoil over the past month.
Research has shown that moving house is one of the most stressful life events a family can go through, alongside the level of stress when going through divorce and death.
Last minute fears and doubts can crowd your mind and fill you with hesitation about your decision to move.
My suggestion to you is to put together all the boxes that essentially belong to you, lock all of your family in the bathroom and take off with the removalist.
Thank you for your disturbing letter. Dr. Lottie.
Thanks for reading!
Love Miss Lou Lou xx
Selamat siang! Good afternoon in Indonesian!
Welcome to the Glittery Tapping Wonderland!
For all our lovely newies, you are now reading our “Taploid” which is our monthly newsletter, we also email it to you and it is also on our website!
Everyone seems to be settling into our new Term and enjoying our gorgeous classes. The first class of term is usually a bit crazy as we settle back into it but things will be settling down now that we are getting to know the run of the place. For some, it is their first experience at a dance class and we want to make them feel safe and happy!
Happy Birthday for April to -
Miss Lara, Miss Amelia, Miss Angela, Miss Annie, Miss Ava, Miss Bella,
Miss Bridget, Miss Charlotte, Miss Derinsu, Miss Eliza-Rose,
Miss Elizabeth, Miss Ella, Miss Emma, Miss Erin, Miss Eve,
Mr. Freddy, Miss Gabrielle, Miss Georgia, Miss Hannah,
Miss Harper, Miss Indiana-Rose, Miss Isabella, Miss Jada, Miss Janet,
Miss Ellie, Miss Maisie, Miss Mia, Miss Rachel, Miss Remi, Miss Rose,
Miss Sienna, Miss Stephanie, Miss Tara, Miss Taylor, Miss Thea,
Miss Alice, Miss Amelia, Miss Asha, Miss Cassie, Miss Ella, Miss Emily,
Miss Grace, Miss Isla, Miss Kira, Miss Kyla, Miss Lily Belle, Miss Sadie,
Miss Lucy, Miss Romani, Miss Roxi, Miss Sophie and Miss Violet!
Happy Birthday for May to -
Miss Twinkle Toes, Miss Jasmine, Miss Isabella, Miss Asha, Miss Ava,
Miss Bella, Miss Charlotte, Miss Despina, Miss Edie, Miss Elissa, Miss Ella, Miss Eloise,
Miss Candice, Miss Esme, Miss Fallon, Miss Georgia,
Miss Isabel, Miss Jasmin, Miss Jessica, Miss Jordan, Miss Kasey,
Miss Kristie, Miss Lucy, Miss Madeline, Miss Mayla, Miss Mia, Miss Molly, Miss Nicole,
Miss Oakley, Miss Olivia, Miss Phoebe, Miss Piper, Miss Ruby, Miss Sally, Miss Sophie,
Miss Tallulah, Miss Tia, Miss Danae, Miss Alexa, Miss Ella, Miss Lucy,
Miss Edie, Miss Alicia, Miss Amelie, Miss Ella,
Miss Ellen, Miss Hannah, Miss Hennessy, Miss Immacolota, Miss Isabella, Miss Koco,
Miss Kyla, Miss Poppy, Miss Rosie, Miss Sienna, Miss Stella, Miss Zoe and Miss Lou Lou!
Enrolment Forms
Please make sure you have filled out an enrolment form for 2010, we are updating our system and it would be terrible to miss out on a Happy Birthday!!
New Studio’s!
Over the Easter Holidays we glamourfied a drab 1st floor space in Northcote into a gorgeous, glittery wonderland!
It is in a fabulous position on High St, right in the heart of it.
We have two Dance studio’s in the building and a fabulous room for the mums and siblings where they can watch through windows at the dance class. We consumed gallons of pink and lime paint to cover up the hectares of “Earthenware Rust!” (The name we lovingly gave the hideous colour.)
We also opened Studio 2 in St Kilda, which renovations crept into Term 2….. Nearly did it all…. pant, pant!
Studio 2 looks wonderful (of course!) it is a smaller, more intimate studio for littlies that are a feeling shy and need a smaller class and room. It is working like a charm!
Introducing our Gracious Teachers -
Miss Twinkle Toes AKA Miss Brianna. Mordialloc Studio.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky & Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs.
Glittery Tap, Giggle Ballet, Funky Jazz, Hip Hop & Acrobatics 5yr to 14yrs.
Adults Absolute-Beginners & Not-So-Beginners Tap.
Miss Daisy Chain AKA Miss Casey. Mordialloc Studio.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Giggle Ballet, Fairy Tap & Funky Jazz 2yr to 7yrs.
Adults Absolute-Beginners Tap & Funky Jazz.
Miss Bluebell AKA Miss Jo. Mordialloc & St Kilda Studios.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky & Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs.
Glittery Tap, Giggle Ballet and Funky Jazz 5 to 14yrs.
Adults Almost-Intermediate Tap, Broadway Jazz.
Miss Marigold AKA Miss Elyssia. Mordialloc Studio.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs.
Miss Jojo. Mordialloc Studio.
Teaching – Adults Intermediate & Not-So-Beginners Tap.
Miss Elise. Mordialloc Studio.
Teaching – Adults Almost-Intermediate & Absolute-Beginners Tap.
Mr. Troy. Mordialloc Studio.
Teaching – Hip Hop 10 to 14yrs.
Miss Apple Blossom AKA Miss Natalie. Mordialloc & St Kilda Studios.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet & Giggle Ballet 2yrs to 5yrs.
Ballet & Funky Jazz 8yrs to 14yrs.
Adults Intermediate Tap & Beginners Ballet.
Miss Lovie Dove AKA Miss Vanessa. Mordialloc & St Kilda Studios.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet & Giggle Ballet 2yrs to 5yrs.
Miss Starlight AKA Miss Helen. St Kilda Studio.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky & Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs
Miss Petal Pie AKA Miss Tegan. St Kilda & Northcote Studios.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky & Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs.
Funky Jazz and Acrobatics 5yrs to 10yrs.
Adults Almost-Intermediate & Absolute-Beginners Tap.
Miss Sugarplum AKA Miss Billie. St Kilda & Northcote Studios.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky & Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs.
Glittery Tap, Giggle Ballet, Hip Hop, Funky Jazz & Singing 5yrs to 10yrs.
Miss Lollipop AKA Miss Neroli. Northcote Studio.
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky & Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs.
Glittery Tap, Giggle Ballet, Hip Hop, Funky Jazz & Singing 5yrs to 10yrs.
Adults All levels of Tap, Ballet, Contemporary & Broadway Jazz.
Classes & Teachers
As you can see, we have quite a number of gorgeous teachers.
They are all highly trained as well as trained in Glittery Tapping Wonderlandification.
Each of our gracious teachers are different from each other and they all bring their own gorgeousness to their classes, whether their class is more structured, or more playful, quiet or boisterous, the music they choose and how much pink they wear is all a reflection of their personality.
As each dancer/student/fairy/mum and their/your needs are also different, sometimes you or your child may not “click” with the teacher, if this arises, please have a chat to Miss Lou Lou, we can find the right class!
Concert Update
December each year we have a fabulous Explosion of dancing!
Last year we had a wonderful day and all went swimmingly!
The theme was “Hilarious and Incredible Renditions” so each song was revamped in some way.
The theme for 2010’s Explosion is “Why did you do that!?”
I am sure our gracious teachers will have a grand ol’ time working out what to do this year!!
Our concerts and rehearsals are designed to be as painless and trouble free as possible.
We have an evening adults show and 3 daytime kids shows at Wesley College, on St Kilda Road.
The Kids shows are split up e.g. Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes will perform in one show and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday classes will perform in another so that the show doesn’t run for 300 hours!
DATES TO PUT INTO DIARY
– Rehearsals: Saturday the 6th & Sunday the 7th November.
- Concert: Saturday the 11th & Sunday the 12th of December.
Don’t panic, you wont be required for both rehearsals and both performances. We are working on who will go where.
2 to 3 YEAR OLD CLASSES – Don’t participate in the Explosion at the theatre. We invite the parents and grandparents to watch the last class of Term 4 and they can be exhilarated by their fairies wearing their bestest fairy dress showing off their wonderful dancing skills! Depending on the class… they may have a little dance to perform … or not!
COSTUMES - We have an attic full of fabulous costumes, tutus and accessories that we rent for the concert, hire fee is somewhere between $20 and $30. (No sewing!!)
REHEARSAL - Our rehearsal is either a Saturday or Sunday, each class is allotted 10 minutes on the stage, where they run through their dance routine in costume on the stage maybe 3 or 4 times.
We don’t run a “Full Dress Rehearsal” where the show is run from start to finish as it too much for everyone.
This always makes a good show as there are always spontaneous and hilarious moments and it’s always a little crazy, but we like it that way!
DVD – a professional company, who edits it and has them ready for you usually before Christmas, films the concert. DVD’s are usually around $30, which you will need to pre-order and pay for.
(We don’t make a commission from the DVD’s like most schools.)
PHOTOS - We allow photos to be taken during the concert and ask parents to come to the front of the stage and take a photo of their child after they have finished their dance.
We will keep you updated on all the Explosion information as the year passes on through the Taploid.
Photos in Class
We are happy if you photograph your darlings in class, as these are such gorgeous moments to capture and look back on in years to come. Please check that no one else is freaking out about it though!
3 years and over
As the term moves along and your children are comfortable in their dance classes, we ask that our lovely mums and dads move upstairs to the Loft (St Kilda) or stay in the Dolls House (Northcote). You can still see the class in action and your fairies know that you are there.
This helps with their concentration and makes the class run much more smoothly.
For Mums who are watching in the studio,
Please keep the talking on the down low!
It makes it very difficult to teach over the top of noisy chatter and loud siblings. Thanks.
Glitterization Day
Hold your breath no longer O’ Glamorous Ones!
St Kilda and Northcote – Saturday the 5th of June at 3.00pm – $20
Mordialloc – Saturday the 12th of June at 3.00pm – $20
At the Glittery Tapping Wonderland
What to bring – Your Dance shoes and 3 vials of glitter.
Please pop your name on the list and please pre pay.
Term Fees
Please make sure that all fees are paid up by week three of term.
Otherwise our starving teachers will be scrounging around in the front garden for nuts and berries.
~ Please note that the second class/second child discount only applies for the first week of term.
Dr Lottie
Dr. Lottie is our in-house mental health advisor, who writes a column for our Taploid each month.
Students are encouraged to write in to ask her advice.
Her answers are usually a little harsh and to the point, so be prepared!
Please feel free to email Dr. Lottie with your health questions at dr.lottie@glitterytappingwonderland.com
Each year she insists on performing with her husband “The Professor” at our Explosion, they are avid dancers and it’s hard to say no to them.
…..Always something to look forward too!
HEALTH CORNER
Questions to the highly qualified Dr Lottie Prospect.
Dear Dr. Lottie,
Recently I went to IKEA to buy a new bed. This seems like an easy task to most, but I am writing to you because it was the most stressful event I have ever had in my entire life and I am wondering if I am over-reacting.
Foolishly I thought you could simply order a bed and have it delivered. But I was wrong.
After finding the bed in the enormous rabbit warren, I needed to write down a series of aisle numbers and product codes so that I could locate it in the pick up area, then order a mattress, collect a receipt and make my way through the entire store to where I would pick up the pieces for the bed.
Stupidly I had picked up two rugs on my travels and as there was no trolley’s in sight, I had to drag them through the store.
I reached the trolley station, exhausted; I placed the rugs on the trolley. I started to search out the aisle numbers and product codes, insanely frazzled, I asked for help from an IKEA worker!
This assistant must have been born with no insides, as his face and body were limp as waved his hand in a vague direction toward the pieces to be put on the trolley. They were huge. No assistance was offered from the jellyfish as I struggled with them. Then I had to get the mattress! How?
Fighting back tears I asked the limp rag how to get the mattress and how do I push two trolleys? He said I had to pay for everything first and then pick up the mattress from over there; he vaguely waved a limp arm toward the west.
Standing in a cue with thousands of happy customers, I waited. Finally I am ready to pay, I open my purse and to my horror, my credit card is missing! My eyes instantly rolled into the back of my head, I rummaged through my bag and couldn’t find anything useful except a cheque book. This could be used, but I had to go to another counter. The tick in my left eye started to grow more intense as I pushed the trolley over to another counter.
All paid up I put the receipt into my wallet and headed to the next counter for the mattress. They needed the receipt. Why don’t I empty my wallet occasionally? I couldn’t find the receipt, so I spread all the receipts out all over the counter and suggested to the new limp sea creature that he should find the receipt. Finally the mattress is wheeled out and I push two enormous trolleys over to the home delivery counter.
It seems like the tragedy is almost over until the rugs need to be removed from underneath the pile of bed frame. Why, why, it’s all too much!
I find another trolley for the rugs and after paying cash and leaving my mobile phone number for them to be able to contact me for delivery, I leave the bed and mattress and push the trolley with my rugs out the front door. Fresh air, I am free!
But no, I had to leave my trolley at the trolley station; you can’t push the trolley into the car park. Take this ticket.
Twitch, twitch went my eye as I wiped the froth from the corners of my mouth and walked towards the car park, validate my parking ticket, no please don’t make me go back in there.
I won’t go. I wont validate.
I got into my car, what did I do with that parking ticket, have I got the trolley ticket. Get me out of here!
Handing my ticket to the trolley attendant, he waved a limp arm at the trolley and walked off. In IKEA language this means, load the rugs into the car your self.
As I drove down the ramp I thought I should call my husband to say the bed was ordered, paid for and did he have my credit card. Reaching into my bag I had a flash of where I had left my mobile phone, it was back at work on the bench.
It was a strained journey home as I worried about how the delivery service would contact me about the arrival of the bed, where my credit card disappeared to and would I make it back home through traffic to pick up my children before 3.30pm, make a birthday cake, blow balloons, hang streamers and throw a party for my son.
Dr. Lottie, I am now hyperventilating as I write this to you.
Do you think I have an anxiety problem?
Signed Psychiatrically Disordered and Mentally Unstable.
Dear Psychiatrically Disordered and Mentally Unstable,
Interestingly enough I too have bought a bed at IKEA.
I found the whole experience magnificently exciting, a bit like being on camp when I was a Girl Guide many years ago.
People these days are far too soft, I feel you need to toughen up
I applaud Mr. IKEA and his tremendous Do-it-yourself ways.
My suggestion to you is to return the bed; another event in itself; spin on your heel and return into IKEA buy another bed. This time remember your credit card.
Thank you for your tall tale of insane proportions.
Dr Lottie.
Thanks for reading!
Love Miss Lou Lou xx
Oyweem! Hello to you in Nigerian!
News and Yous
We are nearly to the end of our marathon 12 week term!
The last class of term is on
Saturday the 28th of June.
We will have two weeks break then,
Term 3 commences on Monday the 14th of July.
Term 3 is a 10 week term and the fees for the term are $125.
To receive a Multiple children/multiple classes discount – $100 per term, fees need to be paid prior to the commencement of Term 3. (13/07/08)
Fees can be paid at the studio, or during the holidays by Credit card over the phone or by cheque.
(Payable to Glittery Tapping Wonderland, 2 Lamana St Mordialloc, 3195.)
Happy Birthday to-
Miss Melanie, Miss Emily, Miss Charlotte, Miss Jordan, Miss Allie, Miss Judy,
Miss Madeline, Miss Olivia, Miss Kylie, Miss Mia, Miss Kate, Miss Gael,
Miss Rhonda, Miss Allegra, Miss Eva, Miss Annisa, Miss Nicole, Miss Clementine,
Miss Emma, Miss Mary, Miss Zara, Mr. John, Miss Laura, Miss Deanna,
Miss Ruby, Miss Bridget, Miss Ally, Miss Rachel, Miss Janine, Miss Tess,
Miss Cherry, Miss Cheri, Miss Jemma, Miss Ashleigh, Miss Molly, Miss Lucy,
Miss Natasha, Miss Isabella, Miss Sophie, Miss India, Miss Ava, Miss Catherine,
Miss Naomi, Miss Joanne and Miss Alice!
International Tap Dancing Day Photo Shoot!
Thanks to all the lovely kids and Mums who made their way down to the Frankston boardwalk for the photo shoot, the photos looked great!
International Tap Dancing Day!
The International Tap Day was so much fun!
It was a glorious sunny morning we tap danced along the Frankston Pier, then up the path to the bridge, where we all danced the Shim Sham.
Next year we will be really organized and will invite loads of local dance schools along and really have the bridge shaking!!
Tap Boot Camp and Glitterization Day!
What a great fun, rainy afternoon we had, tapping to the sound of the rain on the roof and then glitterizing our shoes with a glass of champagne!
If you missed glitterization day, we will have another one very soon!
Glittery Tapping Wonderland – Learn to Tap Dance DVD!
Hooray!
After two and a half years in the making…
The Learn to Tap Dance DVD with Miss Lou Lou is here!
Not only do you learn to tap dance on the DVD, but also there is Hot Tapping Tips and the Glitterization Process!
Only $19.95 for all that enjoyment and entertainment!
Term 3 Class Enrolments
We are now taking enrolments for term 3.
It is essential that you let your teacher know if you are returning and pay a $30 deposit to secure your place in the class.
We have a huge waiting list of patient students waiting to find a place in a class, if a deposit isn?t paid, unfortunately we cannot hold your place.
Remember – if you pay your fees before the end of this term, you can receive the discount for multiple classes/siblings. (Deposit not necessary if Full Term Fees are paid)
New Studio!
We have been planning a move for some time now, and finally it is going to happen!
We are moving our Armadale and Caulfield classes into our new Studio for the beginning of Term 3. (Starting Monday the 14/06/08)
The Monday, Tuesday and Friday schedule will remain the same, but will be at the new location.
We will also be offering classes on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday!
Our new location is- 148a Barkly Street, ST KILDA
(Opposite the National Theatre)
A $30 deposit is required to reserve you or your child’s place -
~ Which ensures the class goes ahead.
~ To prevent the class being too full.
Please note -
~ Kids classes no more than 10 per class. (11 at a stretch)
~ Classes need numbers of 6 or more to run.
~ New classes are subject to change.
Please feel free to call me if you have any queries, Miss Lou Lou 0414 719 515
Lost Property
Please check the big pink bin for your missing shoes and jumpers!
Fabulous Raffle
When you pay for your term 3 fees, not only to you receive a discount on multiple classes/children, you also receive a ticket in the draw for our Glamour Hamper!
We will have the Glamour Hamper on display at the Mordialloc studio.
We have loads of fabulous items of glamour in our basket!
You would win One Term of Dance classes, Fabulous false eyelashes, essential lipstick, shimmering nail polish, a Glittery Tapping Wonderland Tee shirt, a glamorous flower for your hair, a sticker and the Brand new ?Learn to Tap Dance DVD?
And if you are a bloke?…ummmm… maybe you might fancy a bit of nail polish!
Shoes!
Please keep street shoes off the dance floor, unfortunately it drags in too much sand and muck…. sometimes even doggy doo…
We request that the hip hop/jazz classes either wear bare feet, dance shoes or shoes you have just to dance in.
As the winter rain sets in, please leave your shoes at the front door, the poor shag pile is starting to suffer with the mud that is walked in. Thanks.
Funky Dance, Drama and Singing
We have such a lovely drama and singing class in Mordialloc on Friday afternoons with Miss Helen for 5 to 7 year olds, if you are keen on joining the class please let me know and we can pop you in.
Term 3 we will be adding some funky dancing to the class, wooohooo!
Adult Funky Jazz – Mordialloc
The Intermediate and Beginners Funky Jazz is back on a Monday evening.
Intermediate 7.00pm
Beginner’s 8.00pm.
Please let me know if you are keen. A great workout and fun too!
We are also taking names for a beginner’s funky jazz class on Friday’s at 12 noon.
Adult Absolute Beginners Tap – Mordialloc
We will start the new Wednesday at 1.00pm Beginners tap dancing class in Term 3, please let me know if you are keen and we can squeeze you in!
Costume Levy!
You may have received a costume levy envelope from your gracious teacher; we ask that each student put $25 this term towards his or her costume for the end of year Explosion. This way we have a pool of money for each class to get started on their costumes.
We try to make the costumes very simple and inexpensive!
Now that we have started on learning our dance routines, we can start to get an idea about what we will wear.
Dates for our Rehearsals and Concerts!
Please pop these in your Diary!
MORDIALLOC
Mentone Girls Grammar, Lewty Hall. 11 Mentone Parade, Mentone.
Rehearsal Sunday 23rd of November (Times to be announced)
Saturday 6th of December at 2.00pm for Monday, Wednesday & Friday classes.
Sunday 7th of December at 2.00pm for Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday classes.
Adults Saturday 6th of December at 7.00pm.
ARMADALE & CAULFIELD (Now St. Kilda classes)
Wesley College, St Kilda Rd.
Rehearsal Sunday the 30th of November (Times to be announced)
Concert Adults and Kids, Sunday the 14th of December 2.00pm.
Fabulous Cushions
You may have noticed the lovely new cushions at the Mordialloc studio!
One of out talented and creative Mums made them!
We will have an assortment of cushions on display for you to purchase!
Rowdy Mums
Just wondering if Mums and siblings who are waiting, could keep their noise down whilst the classes are running, it is a bit tricky to teach as the kids are distracted and cant hear their teachers!
We love having you stay and watch, but sometimes it is really loud!
Feral Kids
As you know the Glittery Tapping Wonderland has a caring and nurturing approach to teaching dance. But some days the classes can get a little bit crazy!
Our gracious teachers don’t want to get cross and growl at the kids, this is not what we are about, we would rather offer the non-listening child the option of dancing or sitting down.
For instance, a couple of classes that had been acting up lately had to have the big guns brought in…Miss Lou Lou…Oooh scary!
We sat with the kids and explained that the meanest dance teacher known to man… Miss Shackles… was looking for work and was keen to take over their crazy class.
The children decided it was better to listen to their lovely, sweet, gorgeous teacher; to not do cartwheels and chat through out the entire class; than to have a new scary teacher namely “Miss Shackles” take her place.
The kids have shaped up and are as good as gold!
Please feel free to reinforce this fable so that we keep the kids listening and learning.
Also mentioned was a “5 strokes and you miss the next class” program, the kids agreed that their Mums and Dads would be horrified if they weren’t allowed to come to dancing if they had been naughty!!
If you notice that your child is acting up, we are quite happy for you to nip it in the bud! In fact please feel free to act!
Questions for the highly qualified
Dr Lottie Prospect.
Dear Dr Lottie,
I am in a very desperate position, I hope you can give me some helpful advice.
I attend a tap dancing class once a week, I love it so much, but when I try to practice at home, my hysterical kelpie goes crazy. She stands on her hind legs, yelping and leaping at me, tearing my tights and scratching my legs.
I have tried locking her outside, but she races around the garden and digs up my herbs.
I have tried locking her in another room, but she yaps and leaps at the door scratching the paintwork.
I am driven to distraction and I need to practice! Do you have any suggestions?
Signed Un-Prepared and Out-Of-Practice.
Dear Un-Prepared and Out-Of-Practice, It sounds to me as though your psychotic dog either enjoys or detests the sound of tap dancing.
Maybe you could try fitting her out with a pair of tap shoes.
You could work up and act; I hear Silvers Circus is auditioning new acts this month.
Thank you for your neurotic letter.
Dr Lottie.
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Love from Miss Lou Lou xxx
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Goden Dag! Hello to you in German!
Happy Birthday to
Miss Deanna, Miss George, Mr. Luke, Miss Kyra, Miss Emma, Miss Emma,
Miss Jessica, Miss Claudia, Miss Hannah, Miss Alex, Miss Sophia,
Miss Colleen, Miss Ashlee, Miss Kimberly, Miss Michelle, Miss Angelique,
Miss Elizabeth, Miss Hannah, Miss Bridie, Miss Millie, Miss Indya, Miss Holly,
Miss Taylor, Miss Sarah, Miss Zoe, Miss Jordyn, Mr. Toby, Miss Memphis,
Miss Melanie, Miss Yasmin, Miss Poppy, Miss Madeline, Miss Tess, Miss Alice,
Miss Ellen, Miss Isabella, Miss Ruby, Mr. Andrew, Miss Bronte, Miss Dale,
Miss Katia, Miss Koco, Miss Sienna, Miss Francesca, Miss Emelia, Miss Edie,
Miss Mia, Miss Asher, Miss India, Miss Meika, Miss Christine, Miss Jeren
and Uh Oh – Miss Lou Lou!
Tee Shirts For Sale
The glamorous Glittery Tapping Wonderland Tee shirts are in! Yay! We have -
Fabulous new Purple T’s
Glamorous Hot pink T’s
Hot Pink spaghetti strap tops
Cute white with pink capped sleeves
Black scoop neck T’s
3/4 sleeve T’s, black with grey or white with red
Please to try one on for size!
Spaghetti Strap tops – $17.50
Short Sleeve T’s – $19.50
3/4 Sleeve T’s – $20.50
Long Sleeve T’s – $21.50
If we don’t have your size we can order for you!
Tap Boot Camp!
Saturday the 17th of May
The Wonderful Miss Brianna also known as Miss Twinkle Toes will be teaching
2.00pm – Intermediate to Advanced Tap Boot Camp
3.00pm – Beginners to Intermediate Tap Boot Camp
$15 – to be pre paid to reserve you place.
And what is Tap Boot Camp you may ask?
Tap Boot is a casual yet glamorous Saturday afternoon of tap dancing, with drills and new tap steps to help with your tapping.
There may be a routine, which nobody knows (except the teacher) and we will have a little practice of the International Tap Dancing Day routines.
Glitterization Day!
Saturday the 17th of May at 4.15pm (Straight after Boot Camp)
At the Glittery Tapping Wonderland – 2 Lamana st Mordialloc.
What to bring – Your Tap shoes AND 3 vials of glitter
(Ask me about colours & combinations!)
Everything else will be provided.
$15 – to be pre paid to reserve you place.
Your shoes will be ready for International Tap Day!
Dates for our Rehearsals and Concerts!
Please pop these dates in your Diary!
MORDIALLOC
Mentone Girls Grammar, Lewty Hall. 11 Mentone Parade, Mentone.
Rehearsal Sunday 23rd of November (Times to be announced)
Saturday 6th of December at 2.00pm for Monday, Wednesday & Friday classes
Sunday 7th of December at 2.00pm for Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday classes
Adults Saturday 6th of December at 7.00pm.
ARMADALE & CAULFIELD
Wesley College, 577 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.
Rehearsal Sunday the 30th of November (Times to be announced)
Concert Adults and Kids, Sunday the 14th of December 2.00pm
New Teachers
Glittery Tapping Wonderland is looking for a few extra teachers for our new studio!
She/He must be lovely and glittery, shine with nurturing and patient qualities
and be hilarious and smiley!
Also, must like pink and want to be involved in our kooky world!
She/He must be trained in one or more of these styles -
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop or anything else fabulous you may bring to us.
To be part of the Glittery Tapping Wonderland family please contact
Miss Lou Lou on 0414 719 515
Questions for the highly qualified Dr Lottie Prospect.
Dear Dr Lottie,
I wonder if you may have some expert advice for me.
I seem to be in a flurry every second of the day, rushing here, rushing there,
sometimes I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I look like the Tasmanian Devil on a Bugs Bunny Cartoon.
My mind a race, my jaw is clenched, my teeth grind and my left eye constantly has an infuriating flitter.
Is there something I can do to help with my intense madness?
Signed Hysterical and Hallucinogenic.
Dear Hysterical and Hallucinogenic,
It seems to me that you are living life in the fast lane.
Do you drink a lot of coffee?
I have heard there is a very relaxing drink call “Red Bull” maybe you should try
substituting this for your daily intake of caffeine.
Stay clear of the mirror and all will be sunny.
Thank you for your manic letter.
Dr Lottie.
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Love from Miss Lou Lou xxx
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April Taploid
Bozo!! (Hello in New Caledonian!!)
Welcome to Term 2!
And a glamorous welcome to all our new Glittery families!
Term 2 is a super long term, get ready for a marathon!!
Happy Birthday to
Miss Zoe, Miss Mia, Mr. Julian, Miss Chloe, Miss Jenna, Miss Isabel, Miss Eve,
Miss Gabriella, Miss Katea, Miss Bridget, Miss Michelle, Miss Sarah, Miss Val,
Miss Nicola, Miss Aimee, Miss Maisie, Miss Penelope, Miss Tina, Miss Kim,
Miss Mae, Miss Eliza-Rose, Miss Debra, Miss Eliza, Miss Olivia, Miss Hannah,
Miss Sarah, Miss Ella, Miss Beth, Miss Laura, Miss Helen, Miss Katherine,
Miss Alex, Miss Tahlia, Miss Alison, Miss Meika, Miss Janine, Miss Jan,
Miss Georgia, Miss Kira, Miss Lisa, Miss Lucy, Miss Sasha, Miss Sarah,
Miss Bec, Miss Jazmine, Miss Jade, Miss Kim, Miss Mia, Miss Jordyn,
Miss Lauren, Miss Jenny, Miss Danielle, Miss Sarah, Miss Mia,
Miss Michelle and Miss Gaby!
Toy Cupboard
We have a lovely green toy cupboard in the foyer full of toys for entertaining siblings.
Please make sure you pack up the toys afterwards so that your gracious teacher isnÕ left with the mess!
Sultanas are Banned!
Just a little reminder….
Sultanas are banned from the Glittery Tapping Wonderland!!!
Mr. Steve painfully shampooed the Shag pile, so please refrain from feeding children Sultanas! Thanks!
Tee Shirts For Sale
Arriving soon will be a stack of glamorous Glittery Tapping Wonderland Tee shirts!
Short Sleeve T’s – $19.50
3/4 Sleeve T’s – $20.50
Long Sleeve T’s – $21.50
Glamorous Mums and Kids Try-Out Vouchers
Remember…If you have paid you or your child’s fees before the start of Term 2, you are entitled to 2 Try-out vouchers each to try out either-
~1 class of the same style for 2 consecutive weeks.
OR
~2 different class styles in the same week.
OR
~Bring a friend and Try-Out a new class together.
(Expires at the end of June 28th 2008, can only be used to try out a new class)
News and Yous
Did you know that Tap dancing alongside Ballet burns
the most Kilojoules per hour??!!
DANCE STYLE….60kg (Body weight)……80kg (Body Weight)
Tap Dancing…………….1205kjs………………..1607kjs
Ballet………………………1205kjs………………..1607kjs
Disco……………………….1130kjs………………..1506kjs
Ballroom………………….1130kjs………………..1506kjs
The Samba……………….753kjs………………..1004kjs
So after you have sweated off those 1205 to 1607 kjs, you can pop into the take-away on the way home and eat a couple of Hamburgers! (Joking!!!)
Junk food
Please make sure you children have had a substantial healthy breakfast or after school snack so they have the energy to sustain their dance classes.
Remember their body is their instrument and we have to keep it in good shape!
And yours too!
You could always black mail them!
“Eating your vegetables will make you dance really well!”
Or
“Miss Tinkebelle just LOVES Broccoli!”
End of year Explosion/Concert
I realize that it is only the beginning of Term 2…
But…time flies when you are having fun and the concert will be at our doorstep before we know it!
This years Theme is…
Cliches and other over-used sayings!
So if you have any great cliches please let us know!
We will be having a few changes to this year’s concert.
This year the 2 to 3.5 year old classes will perform a little dance for Mums, Dads, Grandmas and Grandpas at each classes studio/hall.
We find that the stage is a bit too overwhelming for the very little ones.
We have found in the past that the very little ones only become upset and don’t understand what is going on. We donÕ want to freak them out!!
Mordialloc Gliitery Tapping Wonderland will at Mentone Girls Grammar.
December 5th and 6th.
There will be an Adults show and 2 kids shows.
As there are quite a few classes these days, we will have to split the kids concert in two.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s classes will perform on Saturday afternoon.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday’s classes will perform on the Sunday afternoon.
Adults show will be on Saturday night.
Armadale & Caulfield Gliitery Tapping Wonderland will at Wesley College.
Date to be confirmed.
Caulfield & Armadale will be have Children & Adults altogether and will perform on a Sunday afternoon.
Costumes
It’s hard to keep the cost and hassle of costumes down, but we do try very hard to keep them simple yet bright & colorful.
Some parents like to jump in and help make the costumes, and some like to have them made by a seamstress (at their cost) or by grandma!
We will discuss within the class how to go about this inevitable process! Bits and pieces have to be purchased prior to Mid Year – So that they are finished!
We are now taking contributions of $25 for term 2 & 3 per costume, per child.
Any extra cost/surplus money will be extracted or refunded in term 4.
Dress Rehearsal
We have a dress rehearsal on the stage the weekend before the concert, each group is allotted a time and has 15 minutes on the stage to get used to the new surroundings.
We try and make it as family friendly as possible without too much stress, the show is not about a perfect dance, but about getting on stage showing off what you have learnt and above all, having fun!
Brand New Classes For Term 2
Mordialloc – Kids
Monday 6.30pm – Acrobatics – 9 to 14 yrs – great for boys!
With Miss Dynamite (Miss Kali)
Wednesday 12.30pm – Fairy Ballet – 3.5 to 5 yrs
With Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine)
Wednesday 1.15pm – Funky Jazz – 3.5 to 5 yrs
With Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine)
Wednesday 6.00pm – Ballet – 9 to 14 yrs
Miss Tinkerbelle (Miss Elana)
Friday 11.45am – Funky Jazz – 3.5 to 5 yrs
With Miss Wildfire (Miss Helen) – Great for Boys!
Friday 5.30pm – Hip Hop with Props! 9 to 14 yrs – great for boys!
With Mr. Troy – Cool moves with a hat, cane & chair!
Friday 6.30pm – Funk/Hip Hop Open 9 yrs +
With Mr. Troy
Saturday 10.45am – Intro Ballet & Funky Jazz – 5 to 7 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
Saturday 11.45am – Tap with Mum or Dad Ã5 to 7 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
Saturday 12.30pm – Funky Jazz – 8 to 10 yrs
With Miss Twinkle Toes (Miss Brianna)
Mordialloc – Adults
Monday 12.00 noon – Gentle Jazz
With Miss Elana
Monday 6.30pm – Absolute Beginners Tap
With Miss Brianna
Wednesday 1.00pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
With Miss Katherine
Wednesday 2.00pm – Funky Jazz
With Miss Katherine
Armadale – Kids
Monday 11.30am – Fairy Ballet & Funky Jazz – 2 to 3.5 yrs
With Miss Snowdrop (Miss Melanie)
Tuesday 11.00am – Fairy Dancing – 3 to 4 yrs
With Miss Honeycomb (Miss Lou Lou)
Tuesday 5.00pm – Funky Jazz & Acrobatics – 7 to 9 yrs
With Miss Dynamite (Miss Kali)
Friday 11.15am – Fairy Ballet & Funky Jazz – 4 to 5 yrs
With Miss Snowdrop (Miss Melanie)
Friday 5.00pm – Funky Jazz & Beginners Glittery Tap – 6 to 8 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
Armadale – Adults
Monday 12.30pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
With Miss Melanie
Friday 12.00noon – Beginners Funky Jazz
With Miss Melanie
Caulfield Sth – Adults
Tuesday 7.00pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
With Miss Bessie
Tuesday 8.00pm – Almost-Intermediate Tap
With Miss Bessie
Thursday 7.00pm – Intermediate Funk/Hip Hop
With Miss Kali
Thursday 8.00pm – Beginners Funk/Hip Hop
With Miss Kali
My Poppet
My Poppet is a brand new children’s boutique specializing in all things wonderful for the wee ones in our lives.
Miss Cinti has collected a wonderful range of clothing for newborns to 6 year olds that is absolutely one of a kind. You’ll find lovely handmade and one-off items, locally made with love, as well as things from places as far away as Denmark or Japan. Lots of old fashioned toys including lovely tea sets and handmade dolls.
And as a special offer to all Glittery Tapping Wonderland students, you will receive a 10% discount off Huggalugs when mentioning this newsletter!
What are Huggulugs you ask?
They are only the grooviest children’s leg and arm warmers around and will absolutely add a heap of fun to any dancing class, guaranteed! Available in lots of great colours to go with any of your dancing outfits, from classic pinks to funky animal prints.
My Poppet – wear play give
717 Glenhuntly rd, Caulfield South 3162
Phone: (03) 9528 5465
email: mypoppet@optusnet.com.au
web: www.mypoppet.com.au
blog: www.mypoppet.blogspot.com
Questions for the highly qualified
Dr Lottie Prospect.
Dear Dr Lottie,
Every time I go to my tap dancing classes, my false teeth clack uncontrollably, do you have any suggestions for this unfortunate problem? Signed Noisy and Embarrassed.
Signed Noisy and Embarrassed.
Dear Noisy and Embarrassed,
I feel your noisy habit shouldn’t be such a problem as there is bound to be a lot of clacking in a tap dancing class. My advice is to be brave and let your teeth clack in rhythm with your feet, be proud clack loud!
Thank you for your boisterous letter.
Dr Lottie.
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Love from Miss Lou Lou xxx
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March Taploid
Om shanti shanti shanty! (Hello in Balinese!)
Only 2 more weeks of Term 1 and we will on our Easter break!
Unglaublich! (Incredible in German!)
The weeks flew by this term, but there were only 8 weeks, so I guess it did fly by quickly!
Dance classes will be running on Labour Day!
Happy Birthday to
For January -
Miss Summer, Miss Grace, Miss Ginger, Miss Ebony, Miss Leonie, Miss Cassie,
Miss Tania, Miss Nicki, Miss Karen, Miss Aimee, Miss Caitlin, Miss Amelie,
Miss Lola, Miss Mollie, Miss Kristen, Miss Nikki, Miss Kaylene, Miss Annika,
Miss Rhianna, Mr. Jacob, Miss Charlotte, Miss Sue, Miss Pam, Miss Poppy,
Mr. Daniel, Miss Lulu, Miss Khoeby, Miss Hannah & Miss Emily, Miss Hannah,
Miss Ruby, Miss Grace, Miss Melissa, Miss Jaynelle, Miss Alissa,
Miss Danielle, Miss Anastasia, Miss Marjory, Miss Charlotte, Miss Alecia,
Miss Zarah, Miss Charlotte, Miss Sarah, Miss Emmy, Miss Isabella, Miss Belinda,
Miss Elise, Miss Dianne, Miss Karen, Miss Jacqui, Miss Rebecca, Miss Kirsty,
Miss Tia, Miss Tamzin, Mr. Cody, Miss Simone, Miss Paula, Miss Charlie,
Mr. Lachlan, Miss Mia and Mr. Troy!
Toy Cupboard
We have a lovely green toy cupboard in the foyer full of toys for entertaining siblings. Please make sure you pack up the toys afterwards so that your gracious teacher isn’t left with the mess!
Healthy Snacks and Drinks
We have loads of lovely snacks available for hungry and bored kids….
Just a little reminder…
Sultanas are banned from the Glittery Tapping Wonderland!!!
They are the hardest and ugliest things to remove from the shag pile!
Please donÕ give the kids food whilst they are dancing as they may choke on the food.
They keep leaving the floor for another mouthful …and we need to keep the dance floor clean!
Thanks!
Tee Shirts For Sale
If you are keen to order a Glittery Tapping Wonderland Tee shirt, please fill in the tee shirt list.
Glitterization Day
We had a fabulous Glitterization day on Saturday!
Over 40 pairs of shoes were Glitterized and several bottles of Champagne consumed!
If you are keen to Glitterize your shoes and missed out this time, we will be having another Glitterization Day in Term 2. (Date to be announced)
Term 2 – April 7th to June 28th
We are now taking names for Term 2.
It is extremely imperatively important that you let your gracious teacher know if you or your child is returning next term. We have a huge waiting list and of course, our lovely existing students get first preference!
We will need a $30 deposit to hold your place… or even better… you could pay for the term – saves a lot of mucking around!
If you pay your term 2 fees before the end of term 1, you will receive glamorous vouchers to try out new classes! (See below)
Please remember the multiple child/class discount applies only if you pay Before the end of the Holidays. (April the 5th)
Term 1 was only a measly and meager 8-week term, but term 2 is an extremely enormously elongated term of 12 weeks!
Term Fees will be $150
Multiple classes or children $120
Glamorous Mums Try-Out Vouchers
We have a lovely offer for all the Mums of the Children who are enrolling in term 2!
(We have noticed you looking on longingly, wishing you were doing it too!)
With your Child’s Term fees you will receive 2 Try-Out Vouchers.
You can Try-Out either-
~1 class of the same style for 2 consecutive weeks.
OR
~2 different class styles in the same week.
OR
~Bring a friend and Try-Out a new class together.
(Expires at the end of June 28th 2008, can only be used to try out a new class)
Glamorous Kids Try-Out Voucher
We also have a lovely offer for all the Children who are enrolling in term 2!
With your Child’s Term fees they will receive 2 Try-Out Vouchers for them. They can Try-Out either-
~1 class of the same style for 2 consecutive weeks.
OR
~2 different class styles in the same week.
OR
~Bring a friend and Try-Out a new class together.
(Expires at the end of June 28th 2008, can only be used to try out a new class)
Gracy’s Cafe
Fine Food – Divine Coffee
Open Friday late evening for Wine and Tapas!
21 Laura Street, Aspendale 3195. Ph: 9587 6456
Congratulations
To Rhys Batziris one of our fabulous Hip/Hop dancers who Won a gold medal at the Karate State championships for Sparring
And a Bronze medal in the team Kata!
Yahhooooeee!!
Story Time
Miss Lizzy one of our lovely Tap dancing Mums reads to children at Dymocks bookstore in Southland each Tuesday and Wednesday at 11am.
Membership is free and all members receive a 20% discount on all childrenÕ books on the day.
Brand New Classes
Term 2
MORDIALLOC – Kids
~Monday 6.30pm – Acrobatics – 9 to 14 yrs – great for boys!
With Miss Dynamite (Miss Kali)
~Tuesday 11.45am – Fairy Ballet & Funky Jazz – 3.5 to 5 yrs
With Miss Tinkerbelle (Miss Elana)
~Wednesday 12.30pm – Fairy Ballet – 3.5 to 5 yrs
With Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine)
~Wednesday 1.15pm – Funky Jazz – 3.5 to 5 yrs
With Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine)
~Wednesday 6.00pm – Beginners Glittery Tap & Funky Jazz – 6 to 8 yrs
Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine)
~Friday 11.45am – Funky Jazz – 3.5 to 5 yrs
With Miss Wildfire (Miss Helen) – Great for Boys!
~Friday 5.30pm – Hip Hop with Props! 9 to 14 yrs – great for boys!
With Mr. Troy – Cool moves with a hat, cane & chair!
~Friday 6.30pm – Funk/Hip Hop Open 9 yrs +
With Mr. Troy
~Saturday 9.00am – Fairy Ballet & Fairy Tap – 3 to 4 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
~Saturday 9.45am – Glittery Tap & Funky Jazz – 5 to 7 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
~Saturday 10.45am – Intro Ballet & Funky Jazz – 5 to 7 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
~Saturday 11.45am – Glittery Tap with Mum or Dad- 5 to 7 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
~Saturday 12.30am – Funky Jazz – 8 to 10 yrs
With Miss Twinkle Toes (Miss Brianna)
~Saturday 1.30pm – Absolute-Beginners-Tap – Adults
With Miss Brianna
MORDIALLOC – Adults
~Monday 12.00 noon – Gentle Jazz
With Miss Elana
~Wednesday 12.30pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
With Miss Katherine
~Wednesday 2.00pm – Funky Jazz
With Miss Katherine
~Wednesday 6.00pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
Miss Katherine
~Saturday 1.30pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
With Miss Brianna
ARMADALE – Kids
~Monday 11.30am – Fairy Ballet & Funky Jazz – 2 to 3.5 yrs
With Miss Snowdrop (Miss Melanie)
~Tuesday 11.00am – Fairy Dancing – 3 to 4 yrs
With Miss Honeycomb (Miss Lou Lou)
~Tuesday 5.00pm – Funky Jazz & Acrobatics – 7 to 9 yrs
With Miss Dynamite (Miss Kali)
~Friday 11.15am – Fairy Ballet & Funky Jazz – 4 to 5 yrs
With Miss Snowdrop (Miss Melanie)
~Friday 5.00pm – Funky Jazz & Beginners Glittery Tap – 6 to 8 yrs
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
ARMADALE – Adults
~Monday 12.30pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
With Miss Melanie
~Friday 12.00noon – Beginners Funky Jazz
With Miss Melanie
CAULFIELD STH – Adults
~Tuesday 7.00pm – Beginners Tap-ercise
With Miss Kitty
~Tuesday 8.00pm – Almost-Intermediate Tap
With Miss Kitty
~Thursday 7.00pm – Intermediate Funk/Hip Hop
With Miss Kali
~Thursday 8.00pm – Beginners Funk/Hip Hop
With Miss Kali
Introducing our Gracious Teachers!
Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine)
Mordialloc and Armadale – Kids Glittery Tap, Funky Jazz and Fairy Ballet.
Adults – Beginners Tap-ercise and Funky Jazz.
Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)
Mordialloc and Armadale – Kids Glittery Tap and Funky Jazz.
Adults – Beginners Tap-ercise and Almost-Intermediate Tap.
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Farewell to Daphne Heather my gorgeous Grandmother “Ma”
She passed away last week at the age of 92.
Ma had movie star beauty, grace, style and glamour.
She was a positive influence on my whole family encouraging us to pursue artistic and creative lives.
She taught me to paint, cook and to always wear lipstick.
She will be so dearly missed.
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January and February Taploid 2008
Bon jorno! Welcome!!
I hope you all had a very glamorous Christmas!
Congratulations to our 2007 Glittery Tapping Queen, Miss Narelle!
And congratulations to our 2007 Glittery Tapping King, Mr. Andrew!
2008 will be a fabulous sweaty year, so strap on your high heels
and get ready for an exciting year of dancing!
Happy Birthday to
For January -
Miss Lauren P, Miss Sophie, Miss Madison, miss Lauren B, Mr. Tristan,
Mr. Toby, Miss Janet, Miss Molly, Miss Tessa, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Emma,
Miss Charlotte, Miss Stephanie, Miss Niki, Miss Elise, Miss Janet G,
Miss Julie, Miss Georgia, Miss Bec, Miss Ella, Miss Ashleigh, Miss Charlie
Miss Kathleen, Miss Sarah, Miss Billie, Miss Sharon, Miss Amber,
Miss Lucy, Miss Susan, Mr. Remy, Miss Madison, Miss Tania, Miss Marija,
Miss Lauren S, Miss Janine, Miss Ann, Miss Sophia, Miss Nami, Miss Nicky,
Miss Mia, Miss Jess and Miss Madeline!
For February -
Mr. Max, Miss Viviana, Miss Alexandra, Miss Georgia, Miss Ronita, Miss Kirsten,
Miss Sharon, Miss Molly, Miss Skye, Miss Carolyn, Miss Charlotte,
Miss Mia, Miss Nikota, Miss Ruby, Miss Olivia, Miss Lena, Miss Liz,
Miss Olivia, Miss Louise, Miss Samantha, Miss Liisa, Miss Lucy, Miss Fiona,
Miss Elizabeth, Miss Jordan, Miss Ashton, Miss Nici, Miss Allyce,
Miss Jozey, Miss Sarah, Miss Helen, Miss Robyn, Miss Brianna and Miss Lisa!
Please note – if I have missed your birthday, it maybe that I haven’t received your enrolment form yet – sorry!
Three Glamorous Locations!
We all know our glittery Mordialloc studio, and a new addition of the Armadale hall, but over the holidays we have been able to get hold of another fabulous hall to teach from.
So now Glittery Tapping Wonderland will have three glamorous locations -
Mordialloc, Armadale and Caulfield South!
MORDIALLOC STUDIO – 2 Lamana Rd, Mordialloc.
ARMADALE – The Uniting Church, cnr Kooyong Rd & Clarendon St, Armadale.
CAULFIELD STH – The Anglican Church, 406 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield South.
Concert DVDs!
Yay! They are ready! Please see your teacher to pick them up.
If need to order one, please see Miss Lou Lou and we can order one for you.
Watering Can
We have a lovely green watering can sitting at the front door if any children would like to water our poor dry garden!
Maybe siblings looking for something to do could do a little watering!
Butts
Sitting outside we have a nifty yellow cigarette butt holder for anyone who needs a ciggy.
The local mechanics must stand around fagging on under our pink awning whilst we are not here leaving gross butts in our fairy garden, hopefully they will get the hint!
The fairies have just given up smoking – cold turkey and it is a bit cruel to tempt them with butts!
Toy Cupboard
We have a lovely green toy cupboard in the foyer full of toys for entertaining siblings. Please feel free to bring the toys in onto the shag pile to play with.
Please pack them afterwards!
Colouring In
There is a stack of colouring pages on the pink desk and recycled paper for drawing.
We also have some special books to keep their lovely artwork in afterwards!
Healthy Snacks and Drinks
Are available for hungry kids, perfect for when you are rushing after school, or fabulous for bored siblings.
The juices, milks and fruit cups are in the fridge.
First pay your teacher and they will give you a straw or a spoon.
Tee Shirts For Sale
We have an assortment of tee shirts, which can be purchased from our rack.
We are also taking orders if there isn’t a size that is right for you.
Tap Shoe bags, stickers and dance pants are also for sale.
Please see your gracious teacher if anything appeals!
Glitterization Day
If you are keen have glamorous and glittery shoes, we are having a Glitterization day!
When – Saturday the 1st of March at 3pm
Where – The Glittery Tapping Wonderland – 2 Lamana st Mordialloc.
What to bring – Your Tap shoes AND 3 vials of glitter
(Ask me about colours & combinations!)
Everything else will be provided.
$15 – to be pre paid.
Parking
Apologies in advance for the road work in Lamana St!
They are fixing our gutters, but why couldn’t they have done it over the holidays!
The best spots to park would be in Governor Rd.
Please refrain from parking in the other factory car parks, they get a bit cranky!
Armadale Nappies
Just a little reminder for all the lovely Armadale Mums…
Please pop any dirty nappies in the big bins outside, the Church has specifically asked me to mention not to put anything alien in the toilets or the sanitary disposal unit.
Thanks!
Term Fees
The Glittery Tapping Wonderland has a relaxed, creative and fun atmosphere, which is what you are attracted to and what keeps you coming back…
But to keep our nurturing and caring dance school running and so as we can pay our Gracious teachers, we have to follow a fee structure.
Term Fees – Paying the term fees ensures that you/your child has a place in the class.
We know who will be coming each week and we can control how many there are in class.
Term Fees keep the class running on time, as the teacher doesn’t have to deal with casual fees.
Casual Payments – Must be paid prior to you or your child entering the class.
Please hand you teacher an envelope with all the details filled out and $15 enclosed, please mention to your teacher if you need change!
Try Out Classes – $15 to be paid prior to entering class. If your child is shy, it may take 2 or 3 classes before they become involved, there is a lot to look at and take in, once they are involved, you can pay the balance of the term.
Make-up Classes – If you or your child are unwell or are going to miss a class you are welcome to do a make-up class.
Please call Miss Lou Lou PRIOR to the class to let her know so we can work out where you can fit in.
-Make-up classes must be made up in the same term.
-If we are not notified we cannot offer a make-up class.
-Please ensure you have paid your Term fees in full by the 2nd week.
(Unless prior arrangements have been made with Miss Lou Lou)
-If the fees haven’t been paid by the 3rd week you will receive a “Friendly reminder”
(Also known as an invoice)
After 4th week a $25 overdue fee will be incurred for each Term payment not paid.
Envelopes- Please fill in an envelope with all your details (name & class etc) pop your cash or cheque into the envelope (Your teacher can give you change before you seal the envelope) and hand it to your teacher so she can mark you into the roll book.
-If paying by credit card or Eftpos, OUR receipt needs to go into the envelope.
So that the class runs to time to pay your fees, please arrive 5 minutes earlier if you for the 1st class, or wait 5 minutes after the 2nd class.
-To receive the discount for the second class or child, fees need to be paid in full prior to the commencement of the Term. Thank you for your understanding.
Introducing our Gracious Teachers!
Miss Honeycomb (Miss Lou Lou)
Mordialloc and Armadale – Kids Fairy Tap.
Adults – Not-so-Beginners-Tap thru to Advanced Tap.
Miss Tinkerbelle (Miss Elana)
Mordialloc – Kids Fairy Ballet, Ballet, Funky Jazz & Glittery Tap.
Adults – Gentle-Jazz & Beginners Funky Jazz Absolute-Beginners Tap
Miss Wildfire (Miss Helen)
Mordialloc – Kids Funky Jazz.
Adults – Intermediate Funky Jazz & Stretch
Miss Twinkle Toes (Miss Brianna)
Mordialloc – Kids Fairy Ballet & Intermediate Glittery Tap
Adults – Absolute-Beginners Tap thru to Advanced Tap.
Miss Cherry Blossom (Miss Jojo)
Mordialloc Adults Not-So-Beginners-Tap.
Miss Hummingbird (Miss Tracey)
Mordialloc – Kids Drama and Singing.
Mr. Downtown (Mr. Troy)
Mordialloc – Kids and Teens Hip Hop.
Adults – Hip Hop.
Miss Starlight (Miss Kim)
Mordialloc – Kids Funky Jazz and Not-So-Beginners-Tap
Miss Dynamite (Miss Kali)
Armadale – Kids Funky Jazz & Acrobatics
Mordialloc & Armadale Adults Funk/Hip Hop.
Miss Snowdrop (Miss Melanie)
Armadale – Kids Fairy Ballet, Baby Jazz & Absolute-Beginners Tap.
Adults Beginners Tap and Funky Jazz.
Miss Sweetpea (Miss Bessie)
Armadale – Kids Funky Jazz and Tap
Adults Absolute-Beginners-Tap and Intermediate Tap.
Gracy’s Cafe
Fine Food – Divine Coffee
Open Friday late evening for Wine and Tapas!
21 Laura Street, Aspendale 3195. Ph: 9587 6456
Questions for the highly qualified
Dr Lottie Prospect.
Dear Dr Lottie,
I have a recurring problem that I am hoping you can help me with.
I attend tap dancing classes on a Tuesday evening and every single time, without fail, when we practice our Time Steps, my underwear rides way, way up.
It is a very annoying and uncomfortable problem and I feel extremely embarrassed and exceedingly conspicuous if I attempt to adjust them as we are dancing in front of enormous mirrors.
I have tried several types of underwear from seamless to boy leg, bikini brief and even non-bikini brief.
Do you have a solution to this very excruciating problem?
Signed Chafed and Comfortless.
Dear Chafed and Comfortless,
Have you tried not wearing any underwear?
My Husband swears by it.
Thank you for your agonizing letter.
Dr Lottie.
Click here to read more letters from
Dr. Lotties Health Corner!
Love from Miss Lou Lou xxx
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Coming Soon!
Saturday the 11th and 12th of December.
At Wesley College, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.
Stay posted for updates!
