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		<title>Hungry and Hobbling</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Questions to the highly qualified Dr Lottie Prospect.
Dear Dr. Lottie,
Recently I had surgery on both of my feet. The night I came home from the hospital, I was a little delirious to say the least and was wheeled from the car to the bed in a wheelchair.
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<p><strong>Questions to the highly qualified Dr Lottie Prospect.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
Recently I had surgery on both of my feet. The night I came home from the hospital, I was a little delirious to say the least and was wheeled from the car to the bed in a wheelchair.<br />
Lying in bed, starving from fasting all day I thought to myself, “ I wonder if per chance there may be little dinner coming my way?”<br />
Right on cue, my husband waltzed through the door with an enormous bowl of pasta and a chilled glass of wine. I was so relieved and thankful, smiling I said “Thank you, how wonderful!”  He quickly corrected me saying that it was for himself!<br />
Then sitting on the bed next to me with an enormous mouthful of spaghetti he mumbled,            “Tell me when you are hungry”. I said without delay, “I’m hungry”. And thinking I was being terribly funny he chuckled into his dinner saying, “No really, tell me when you are hungry”.   I replied, “I’m hungry!”<br />
After finishing his dinner he brought me in something to eat and then proceeded to fall asleep on the couch, leaving me to get the children to bed.<br />
Do you think this is ground for divorce?</p>
<p>Signed <em>Hungry and Hobbling.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Hungry and Hobbling,<br />
I think divorce is probably a little drastic there are far better ways of getting back at your husband than divorcing him and fleecing him for all he is worth.<br />
Hold onto your anger and wait until the next time when he has come down with “The Man Flu”. Wait till he is lying in bed with a fever, delirious and feeble. Then quietly spend good half hour getting all freshened up. Perfumed, powdered and with your brand new matching sexy underwear, pounce on him and demand from him all that you are worth.</p>
<p>Thank you for your neglected letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Bowed and Broken</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
I am wondering if you have a solution to my disheartening problem&#8230;<br />
Recently I reluctantly retired from many, many years of riding the range rounding cattle and breaking-in wild Brumbies.<br />
Lonely and dispassionate I hunted down a new form of exercise and took up Tap Dancing.<br />
When I saw myself in the unflattering mirrors I came to notice that my knees were permanently some distance apart.<br />
Not only is it very disconcerting to observe my stature in the mirror, but the wind howls between my legs as I Glide across the room.<br />
How can I create a more elegant Glide and a sleeker line? </p>
<p>Signed <em>Bowed and Broken.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Bowed and Broken,<br />
This is an exceedingly wretched dilemma.<br />
I feel the only thing that i can suggest for you is to take up Tunnel-Ball.</p>
<p>Thank you for your howling letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Anxious and Apprehensive</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
I am getting ready for my annual end of year concert with my dancing school.<br />
I am rather excited, but at the same time and I am terribly nervous.<br />
Last year when the curtain opened and the music started, my mouth went completely dry, I couldn’t<br />
swallow, breathe, or move my legs.<br />
It wasn’t until somebody elbowed me in the ribs did I start dancing.<br />
Is there any managing to this impossible problem?</p>
<p>Signed<em> Anxious and Apprehensive.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Anxious and Apprehensive,<br />
It sounds to me that you are suffering from intense stage fright.<br />
This is quite a common occurrence amongst amateurs and even seasoned<br />
performers.<br />
Stage fright is often confused with lack of talent and in your case your<br />
wouldn’t want to be “Given the Hook” and be dragged off stage.<br />
In the days of Vaudeville very bad acts were hooted vehemently and, when the<br />
boos reached a peak, the manager would reach out from the wings with a long<br />
pole bearing a hook at the end and unceremoniously jerk the ham out of the<br />
limelight.<br />
I don’t expect your dance school would go to such extreme measures, but my<br />
advice to you is that you should get it together before going on stage.</p>
<p>Thank you for your amateur letter,<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Liquid and Rancid</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
I have a recurring problem where, when I dance in the heat, a river of sweat builds within the depths of my bazoombas. Sometimes I can’t hear myself tap over the sound of rushing water.<br />
Do you have any fail safe advice on this matter?</p>
<p>Signed<em> Liquid and Rancid.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Liquid and Rancid,<br />
Since we are in the middle of a severe drought and that water restrictions are now at stage 3, any water is a precious commodity.<br />
I suggest that you unleash your torrent of perspiration on the garden at the front door as you leave.<br />
Thank you for your stifling letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Sodden and Saturated</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
What I would like to know is why some people sweat more than others.<br />
Some people; such as myself; get lathered in sweat, I have beads of water running down my cheeks, my hair plastered down, my tee shirt stuck to my back with enormous wet stains under my armpits, whilst others don’t even seem to form the slightest whisper of moisture on their brow?<br />
 I am curious to know and I hope you can shed some light on this unsound situation for me.<br />
Signed <em> Sodden and Saturated.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Sodden and Saturated,<br />
I have had quite a few letters recently about sweat.<br />
This must be a very interesting subject to some.<br />
I am curious if it is actually “you” that you are writing to me about, or, are you being discreet about another stinky, sweaty person that you are forced to dance next to in a Dance class??<br />
Unfortunately I cannot shed any light on the answer to your question, as i have never suffered from such an unfortunate problem.<br />
Thank you for your baffling letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Nervous and Naked</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
My younger Brother and his Fiancé are getting married in two weeks time and have asked me to Dance at their wedding.<br />
I am happy to do so, but unfortunately I have been lying to my family about my profession and the only type of dance routine I can perform is one where I leap out of a cake and strip down to a<br />
G-String.<br />
Do you think it is appropriate to perform a dance as such at my younger brothers wedding?<br />
Signed <em>Nervous and Naked.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Nervous and Naked,<br />
This really is an interesting situation, I am sure you are as well trained at your dancing as are with your lying.<br />
I feel you should leave the unveiling of the truth until the night of the wedding and leap out of the cake.<br />
It may kill off a few of the Grandparents in the room but it would sure make nice surprise!</p>
<p>Thank you for your revealing letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Chafed and Comfortless</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
I have a recurring problem that I am hoping you can help me with.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
I have tried several types of underwear from seamless to boy leg, bikini brief and even<br />
non-bikini brief.<br />
Do you have a solution to this very excruciating problem?<br />
Signed <em>Chafed and Comfortless.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Chafed and Comfortless,<br />
Have you tried not wearing any underwear?<br />
My Husband swears by it.<br />
Thank you for your agonizing letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Noisy and Embarrassed</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
Every time I go to my tap dancing classes, my false teeth clack uncontrollably, do you have any suggestions for this unfortunate problem?<br />
Signed <em>Noisy and Embarrassed.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Noisy and Embarrassed,<br />
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!<br />
Thank you for your boisterous letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Perplexed and Mystified</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
Recently I read an article with Angelina (Jolie) where she stated that she was actually a man.<br />
I am very confused as I thought that she was pregnant to Brad (Pitt)?<br />
How could this possibly be? We all know that Men cant conceive!</p>
<p>Signed <em>Perplexed and Mystified.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Perplexed and Mystified,<br />
You must never believe anything you read in the Media as they tend to distort the truth.<br />
But in this case i think the cat is out of the bag, of course she is a man, why would she adopt all those children?<br />
Thank you for your gullible letter. Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Alone and Frustrated</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
Every time I practice my tap dancing, my dog starts to howl. What can I do ?<br />
Signed <em>Alone and Confused.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Alone and Frustrated,<br />
Don’t practice.<br />
Thank you for your disturbed letter. Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Tired and Confused</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
When I come home from tap dancing classes I have trouble getting to sleep that night.<br />
Do you have any sleeping tips to help me calm down after dancing?</p>
<p>Signed <em>Tired and Confused.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Tired and Confused,<br />
The obvious advice to give you here would be not to go to Tap Dancing, but I do have a little trick that helps me get to sleep of an evening.<br />
Once you are in bed, get in your most comfortable position, snuggle in, get really cozy.<br />
Now imagine you are on an enormous Jumbo jet flying across the ocean, to a far away land.<br />
Start to imagine that you are at the back of the plane, the second last seat, middle row. You have two very large drunk and hairy grandmothers sitting either side you. The people sitting behind you are playing snap on the tray table attached to the back of your seat. The light won’t switch off above you, the air vent won’t switch on.<br />
Grandma number one has stolen your pillow, grandma number two has stolen your blanket and they are both asleep and snoring loudly.<br />
Forty two hours to go and the seat won’t lay back.<br />
Now quietly say to yourself “I wish I were at home in my nice warm bed, hang on a minute, I am!”<br />
You will be so happy that you are not on that flight that you will be asleep in a flash.<br />
Thank you for your vigilant letter. Dr Lottie.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merhaba! Hello in Turkish!
Welcome to the Glittery Tapping Wonderland and the year 2010!
You are now reading our Taploid which is our monthly newsletter, it is available at the studio in a book, emailed to you (hopefully you get it, if you don’t please let us know!) as well as being pasted on our website!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Merhaba! Hello in Turkish!</strong><br />
Welcome to the Glittery Tapping Wonderland and the year 2010!<br />
You are now reading our Taploid which is our monthly newsletter, it is available at the studio in a book, emailed to you (hopefully you get it, if you don’t please let us know!) as well as being pasted on our website!</p>
<p>It is lovely to see all the lovely new faces and, of course our seasoned fairies as well! It seems everything is running according to plan, a little mayhem, a lot of dancing and scores of happy faces!<br />
The first couple of classes are always a little kooky for the first week or two of term, 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 until they understand what the …. is going on!</p>
<h3>- Happy Birthday for January to -</h3>
<p>Miss Lollipop, Miss Ameil, Miss Ava, Miss Billee, Miss Bridget, Miss Ella,<br />
Miss Gypsy, Miss Kitty, Miss Olivia, Miss Roxy, Miss Sienna,</p>
<h3>- Happy Birthday for February to -</h3>
<p>Miss Petal Pie, Miss Amelie, Miss Ariana, Miss Lola, Miss Lucie, Miss Lulu,         Miss Mika, Miss Polly,  Miss Sarah, Miss Sascha, Miss Sophia, Miss Zara and<br />
Mr. Max.</p>
<h3>Enrolment Forms</h3>
<p>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!!</p>
<h3>Introducing our Mordialloc Gracious Teachers -</h3>
<p><strong>Miss Twinkle Toes</strong> also known as Miss Brianna<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.<br />
Jazz/Acro, Tap all levels, Jazz/Hip Hop 5 to 14yrs.</p>
<p><strong>Miss Daisy Chain</strong> also known as Miss Casey<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.<br />
Funky Jazz, Glittery Tap and Funky Jazz 5 to 12yrs.</p>
<p><strong>Miss Bluebell</strong> also known as Miss Jo.<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.</p>
<p><strong>Miss Powder Puff</strong> also known as Miss Tracy<br />
Teaching – Funky Jazz, Ballet and Funky Jazz and Singing 5 to 14yrs.<br />
Adults Intermediate Tap.</p>
<p><strong>Miss Marigold</strong> also known as Miss Elyssia<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.</p>
<p><strong>Mr. Try</strong> Also Known as Mr. Downtown!<br />
Hip Hop</p>
<p><strong>Miss Jojo</strong><br />
Teaching Adult Intermediate and Not-So-Beginners Tap</p>
<p><strong>Miss Elise</strong><br />
Teaching Adult Almost-Intermediate and Absolute-Beginners Tap</p>
<h3>Introducing our St Kilda Gracious Teachers -</h3>
<p><strong>Miss Lollipop</strong> also known as Miss Neroli. (rhymes with merrily)<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.<br />
Adults Advanced and Intermediate Tap.</p>
<p><strong>Miss Bluebell</strong> also known as Miss Jo.<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.<br />
Glittery Tap, Giggle Ballet and Funky Jazz 5 to 14yrs.<br />
Adults Almost-Intermediate Tap, Broadway Jazz and wait for it ….<br />
Michael Jackson Zombie dancing!</p>
<p><strong>Miss Sugarplum</strong> also known as Miss Billie.<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2yrs to 5yrs.<br />
Glittery Tap, Giggle Ballet, Hip Hop, Funky Jazz and Singing 5yrs to 10yrs.</p>
<p><strong>Miss Petal Pie</strong> also known as Miss Tegan.<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.<br />
Funky Jazz and Acrobatics 5yrs to 10yrs.</p>
<p><strong>Miss Starlight</strong> also known as Miss Helen.<br />
Teaching – Fairy Ballet, Fairy Tap, Funky and Fairy Jazz 2 yrs to 5yrs.</p>
<h3>Our Concert</h3>
<p>December each year we have a fabulous Explosion of dancing!<br />
Last year we had a wonderful day and all went swimmingly!<br />
The theme was “Hilarious and Incredible Renditions” so each song was revamped in some way.<br />
The theme for 2010’s Explosion is “Why did you do that!?”<br />
I am sure our gracious teachers will have a grand ol’ time working out what to do this year!!</p>
<p>Our concerts and rehearsals are designed to be as painless and trouble free as possible.<br />
Our Concert continued.<br />
We have an evening adults show and a daytime kids show at Wesley College, on St Kilda rd usually the weekend of the 11th &amp; 12th of December. (Theatre booking sometimes changes!)<br />
We may even split the kids show this year, as we don’t want the show to run for 4 hours or anything hideous!<br />
The 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 &#8211; or not!</p>
<p><strong>COSTUMES</strong> &#8211; We have an attic full of fabulous costumes, tutus and accessories that we rent for the concert, hire fee cost is between $20 and $30. (No sewing!!)</p>
<p><strong>REHEARSAL</strong> &#8211; Our rehearsal is usually on a Saturday or Sunday in November, 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.<br />
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!</p>
<p><strong>DVD</strong> – 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.<br />
(We don’t make a commission from the DVD’s like most schools.)</p>
<p><strong>PHOTOS</strong> &#8211; 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.</p>
<p>We will keep you updated on all the Explosion information as the year passes on through the Taploid.</p>
<h3>Discount Vouchers</h3>
<p>In the program of the 2009 concert we had some tear-out discount vouchers for classes for new students, siblings and parents……did anyone find them!! Its funny because I think only one discount voucher has come in!</p>
<h3>2009 DVD Pickup</h3>
<p>Remember to pop in to the studio and pick up your DVD’s!!</p>
<h3>Photos of Concert</h3>
<p>Did anyone take photos of the concert?<br />
If you have some lovely shots, please email them to Miss Lou Lou, I would love to see them! missloulou@glitterytappingwonderland.com<br />
Please let me know if you are happy for us to pop them on the website. (Cool if its not!)</p>
<h3>Photos in Class</h3>
<p>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.<br />
Please check that no one else is freaking out about it though!</p>
<h3>3 years and over</h3>
<p>For our St kilda studio, 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. You can watch from above and your fairies know that you are up there.<br />
This helps with their concentration and makes the class run much more smoothly.<br />
2 to 3 year old classes, we are happy for parents to stay in the studio…but please don’t chat as it gets terribly noisy. Thanks.</p>
<h3>Glitterization Day</h3>
<p>Hold your breath no longer O’ Glamorous Ones!<br />
Saturday the 13th of March at 3.00pm &#8211; $20<br />
At the Glittery Tapping Wonderland<br />
What to bring – Your Tap shoes and 3 vials of glitter.<br />
(Ask me about colour combinations!)<br />
Please pop your name on the list, which is located on the pink desk if you are keen!</p>
<h3>Fees</h3>
<p>Please make sure that all fees are paid up by week three of term.<br />
Otherwise our starving teachers will be scrounging around in the front garden for nuts and berries.<br />
H Please note that the second class/second child discount only applies for the first week of term.</p>
<h3>Adults Classes</h3>
<p>We have some fabulous adults classes running at the studio, come on in!<br />
Its great exercise and great fun!<br />
We are offering a discount of $40 for Mums, Dads and Grandma’s who sign up this term!</p>
<h3>Dr Lottie-</h3>
<p>Dr. Lottie is our in-house mental health advisor, who writes a column for our Taploid each month.<br />
Students are encouraged to write in to ask her advice.<br />
Her answers are usually a little harsh and to the point, but deep down there is a nice person inside there somewhere!<br />
Please feel free to Email Miss Lou Lou with your health questions and they will be promptly passed onto Dr. Lottie.<br />
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 her.<br />
Always something to look forward too!</p>
<h3>HEALTH CORNER</h3>
<p>Questions to the highly qualified Dr Lottie Prospect.</p>
<p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
Lately I have been feeling a little unfit and decided to take up a long lost hobby that I did when I was a young filly over twenty five years ago, horse riding.<br />
I booked myself into have a riding lesson at the local equestrian centre where I was to be assessed as to what my level would be and be placed in a riding group.<br />
I gave it a good go, everything started to come back to me, I cantered around the arena, popped over a jump or two, and I felt wonderful!<br />
Until I dismounted, as my feet touched the ground, my legs gave way leaving me trembling in the middle of the riding arena!<br />
Embarrassed, I struggled onto my jellified legs and wobbled my way back to the stables.<br />
I haven’t been able to move my legs for three days! I fear I am over the hill and out to pasture. Am I starting too late in life?<br />
Signed Ashamed and Maimed</p>
<p>Dear Ashamed and Maimed,<br />
This is a completely normal reaction from your body when coming back to an exercise that you haven’t participated in, in over quarter of a century.<br />
You are not getting any younger you know. Your body is out of shape. What on earth were you thinking?<br />
I am positive that it is far too late in life to get back into the saddle. Have you ever thought of taking up knitting?</p>
<p>Thank you for your long in the tooth letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<p>Chow for now, love from Miss Lou Lou xxx</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:36:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.
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<h3>News and Yous</h3>
<p>We are nearly to the end of our marathon 12 week term!<br />
The last class of term is on<br />
Saturday the 28th of June.<br />
We will have two weeks break then,<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Term 3 commences on Monday the 14th of July.<br style="text-decoration: underline;" /></span></p>
<p>Term 3 is a 10 week term and the fees for the term are $125.<br />
To receive a Multiple children/multiple classes discount &#8211; $100 per term, fees need to be paid prior to the commencement of Term 3. (13/07/08)<br />
Fees can be paid at the studio, or during the holidays by Credit card over the phone or by cheque.<br />
(Payable to Glittery Tapping Wonderland, 2 Lamana St Mordialloc, 3195.)</p>
<h3>Happy Birthday to-</h3>
<p>Miss Melanie, Miss Emily, Miss Charlotte, Miss Jordan, Miss Allie, Miss Judy,<br />
Miss Madeline, Miss Olivia, Miss Kylie, Miss Mia, Miss Kate, Miss Gael,<br />
Miss Rhonda, Miss Allegra, Miss Eva, Miss Annisa, Miss Nicole, Miss Clementine,<br />
Miss Emma, Miss Mary, Miss Zara, Mr. John, Miss Laura, Miss Deanna,<br />
Miss Ruby, Miss Bridget, Miss Ally, Miss Rachel, Miss Janine, Miss Tess,<br />
Miss Cherry, Miss Cheri, Miss Jemma, Miss Ashleigh, Miss Molly, Miss Lucy,<br />
Miss Natasha, Miss Isabella, Miss Sophie,  Miss India, Miss Ava, Miss Catherine,<br />
Miss Naomi, Miss Joanne and Miss Alice!</p>
<h3>International Tap Dancing Day Photo Shoot!</h3>
<p>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!</p>
<h3>International Tap Dancing Day!</h3>
<p>The International Tap Day was so much fun!<br />
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.<br />
Next year we will be really organized and will invite loads of local dance schools along and really have the bridge shaking!!</p>
<h3>Tap Boot Camp and Glitterization Day!</h3>
<p>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!<br />
If you missed glitterization day, we will have another one very soon!</p>
<h3>Glittery Tapping Wonderland &#8211; Learn to Tap Dance DVD!</h3>
<p>Hooray!<br />
After two and a half years in the making&#8230;</p>
<p>The Learn to Tap Dance DVD with Miss Lou Lou is here!</p>
<p>Not only do you learn to tap dance on the DVD, but also there is Hot Tapping Tips and the Glitterization Process!</p>
<p>Only $19.95 for all that enjoyment and entertainment!</p>
<h3>Term 3 Class Enrolments</h3>
<p>We are now taking enrolments for term 3.<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
Remember &#8211; 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)</p>
<h3>New Studio!</h3>
<p>We have been planning a move for some time now, and finally it is going to happen!<br />
We are moving our Armadale and Caulfield classes into our new Studio for the beginning of Term 3. (Starting Monday the 14/06/08)<br />
The Monday, Tuesday and Friday schedule will remain the same, but will be at the new location.<br />
We will also be offering classes on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday!<br />
Our new location is- 148a Barkly Street, ST KILDA<br />
(Opposite the National Theatre)</p>
<p>A $30 deposit is required to reserve you or your child&#8217;s place -<br />
~ Which ensures the class goes ahead.<br />
~ To prevent the class being too full.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Please note -</span><br />
~ Kids classes no more than 10 per class. (11 at a stretch)<br />
~ Classes need numbers of 6 or more to run.<br />
~ New classes are subject to change.</p>
<p>Please feel free to call me if you have any queries, Miss Lou Lou 0414 719 515</p>
<h3>Lost Property</h3>
<p>Please check the big pink bin for your missing shoes and jumpers!</p>
<h3>Fabulous Raffle</h3>
<p>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!<br />
We will have the Glamour Hamper on display at the Mordialloc studio.<br />
We have loads of fabulous items of glamour in our basket!</p>
<p>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?<br />
And if you are a bloke?&#8230;ummmm&#8230; maybe you might fancy a bit of nail polish!</p>
<h3>Shoes!</h3>
<p>Please keep street shoes off the dance floor, unfortunately it drags in too much sand and muck&#8230;. sometimes even doggy doo&#8230;<br />
We request that the hip hop/jazz classes either wear bare feet, dance shoes or shoes you have just to dance in.<br />
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.</p>
<h3>Funky Dance, Drama and Singing</h3>
<p>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.<br />
Term 3 we will be adding some funky dancing to the class, wooohooo!</p>
<h3>Adult Funky Jazz &#8211; Mordialloc</h3>
<p>The Intermediate and Beginners Funky Jazz is back on a Monday evening.<br />
Intermediate 7.00pm<br />
Beginner&#8217;s 8.00pm.<br />
Please let me know if you are keen. A great workout and fun too!<br />
We are also taking names for a beginner&#8217;s funky jazz class on  Friday&#8217;s at 12 noon.</p>
<h3>Adult Absolute Beginners Tap &#8211; Mordialloc</h3>
<p>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!</p>
<h3>Costume Levy!</h3>
<p>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.<br />
We try to make the costumes very simple and inexpensive!<br />
Now that we have started on learning our dance routines, we can start to get an idea about what we will wear.</p>
<h3>Dates for our Rehearsals and Concerts!</h3>
<p>Please pop these in your Diary!</p>
<p>MORDIALLOC</p>
<p>Mentone Girls Grammar, Lewty Hall. 11 Mentone Parade, Mentone.<br />
Rehearsal Sunday 23rd of November (Times to be announced)<br />
Saturday 6th of December at 2.00pm for Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday classes.<br />
Sunday 7th of December at 2.00pm for Tuesday, Thursday &amp; Saturday classes.<br />
Adults Saturday 6th of December at 7.00pm.</p>
<p>ARMADALE &amp; CAULFIELD (Now St. Kilda classes)</p>
<p>Wesley College, St Kilda Rd.<br />
Rehearsal Sunday the 30th of November (Times to be announced)<br />
Concert Adults and Kids, Sunday the 14th of December 2.00pm.</p>
<h3>Fabulous Cushions</h3>
<p>You may have noticed the lovely new cushions at the Mordialloc studio!<br />
One of out talented and creative Mums made them!<br />
We will have an assortment of cushions on display for you to purchase!</p>
<h3>Rowdy Mums</h3>
<p>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!</p>
<p><strong>We love having you stay and watch, but sometimes it is really loud!</strong></p>
<h3>Feral Kids</h3>
<p>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!<br />
Our gracious teachers don&#8217;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.</p>
<p>For instance, a couple of classes that had been acting up lately had to have the big guns brought in&#8230;Miss Lou Lou&#8230;Oooh scary!<br />
We sat with the kids and explained that the meanest dance teacher known to man&#8230; Miss Shackles&#8230; was looking for work and was keen to take over their crazy class.<br />
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 &#8220;Miss Shackles&#8221; take her place.<br />
The kids have shaped up and are as good as gold!<br />
Please feel free to reinforce this fable so that we keep the kids listening and learning.</p>
<p>Also mentioned was a &#8220;5 strokes and you miss the next class&#8221; program, the kids agreed that their Mums and Dads would be horrified if they weren&#8217;t allowed to come to dancing if they had been naughty!!<br />
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!</p>
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<h2>Questions for the highly qualified</h2>
<p>Dr Lottie Prospect. </p>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,</p>
<p>I am in a very desperate position, I hope you can give me some helpful advice.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: normal;">I have tried locking her outside, but she races around the garden and digs up my herbs.<br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: normal;">I have tried locking her in another room, but she yaps and leaps at the door scratching the paintwork.<br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: normal;">I am driven to distraction and I need to practice! Do you have any suggestions?<br />
</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: normal;">Signed Un-Prepared and Out-Of-Practice.</span></p></blockquote>
<div style="text-align: left;">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.<br />
Maybe you could try fitting her out with a pair of tap shoes.<br />
You could work up and act; I hear Silvers Circus is auditioning new acts this month.<br />
Thank you for your neurotic letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<p>Click here to read more letters from<br />
<a href="http://www.glitterytappingwonderland.com/index.php?link=tips_health">Dr. Lotties Health Corner!</a></p>
<h3>Love from Miss Lou Lou xxx</h3>
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Dear Dr. Lottie,
Lately I have been feeling a little unfit and decided to take up a long lost hobby that I did when I was a young filly over twenty five years ago, horse riding.
I booked myself into have a riding lesson at the local equestrian centre where I was to be assessed as to [...]]]></description>
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<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
Lately I have been feeling a little unfit and decided to take up a long lost hobby that I did when I was a young filly over twenty five years ago, horse riding.<br />
I booked myself into have a riding lesson at the local equestrian centre where I was to be assessed as to what my level would be and be placed in a riding group.<br />
I gave it a good go, everything started to come back to me, I cantered around the arena, popped over a jump or two, and I felt wonderful!<br />
Until I dismounted, as my feet touched the ground, my legs gave way leaving me trembling in the middle of the riding arena!<br />
Embarrassed, I struggled onto my jellified legs and wobbled my way back to the stables.<br />
I haven’t been able to move my legs for three days! I fear I am over the hill and out to pasture. Am I starting too late in life?</p>
<p>Signed <em>Ashamed and Maimed.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Ashamed and Maimed,<br />
This is a completely normal reaction from your body when coming back to an exercise that you haven’t participated in, in over quarter of a century.<br />
You are not getting any younger you know. Your body is out of shape. What on earth were you thinking?<br />
I am positive that it is far too late in life to get back into the saddle. Have you ever thought of taking up knitting?</p>
<p>Thank you for your long in the tooth letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Fidgety and Frustrated</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
I am a mere child of 10 years old, who loves to dance.<br />
Recently I have been quarantined with dreaded swine flu and I am unable to go to school, let alone go to my wonderful dancing classes.</p>
<p>I am itching to dance, do you have any suggestions of what I can do to do to get well and back to dancing?<em> </em></p>
<p>Signed <em>Fidgety and Frustrated.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Fidgety and Frustrated,<br />
You poor disease riddled boar.<br />
My suggestion to you is to fly to Mexico where this hideous pandemic originated from and give them back some of their gruesome disease.<br />
As for your dancing, maybe you could practice your chasse turns down the aisle of the plane.</p>
<p>Thank you for your ailing letter.</p>
<p>Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>What-was-my-name-again?</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
Mainly I think I am a very good, kind and patient mother.<br />
But sometimes I find with the millions of things going on in our busy lives that I become a little bit forgetful.<br />
I have found that I have left the kettle boiling on the stove, the bath running until it flows out into the hallway, my mother waiting on the other end of the phone whilst I answer the door.<br />
She was there for two hours!<br />
The worst scatterbrained mistake I have made is when I left my little toddler at my daughters dancing class, we drove home and I found he wasn’t in the car seat!<br />
Am I going crackers?<br />
Signed <em>What Was My Name Again?</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear What Was Your Name Again,<br />
It seems as though you may have lost your marbles.<br />
Has your husband noticed that you have misplaced a couple of your children yet?<br />
Maybe you forgot to tell him.<br />
I think being forgetful is commonplace with most mothers as their brain is set free with the placenta.<br />
I wouldn’t worry your empty head too much about it.<br />
Have your address tattooed to your hand so you know where you live.<br />
Thank you for your absentminded letter,<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Frustrated in Flannelette</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
I am a happily married woman with two adorable children.<br />
Recently, I have fallen madly in love with a younger man.<br />
Unfortunately this younger man that I have fallen for in unattainable.<br />
Firstly, he is in a Rock band so he has young girls throwing themselves at him day and night.<br />
Secondly, he has a girlfriend.<br />
Thirdly I am 42 years old and obviously not as attractive to him as the younger girls.<br />
The other night, whilst my husband was away, he called me on my mobile, I thought that he might have been calling to speak to me and invite me out for a drink with him.<br />
But he was only after another phone number. I was devastated.</p>
<p>Please Dr. Lottie, do you have any suggestions for this unrequited love?<br />
Signed <em>Frustrated in Flannelette.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Frustrated in Flannelette,<br />
You really have an incredibly complex problem.<br />
Unreciprocated love is a very difficult dilemma to face.<br />
My suggestion to you is to let him know that you care, following my suggestions, you can prove your love to him.<br />
Find out where he lives and linger outside his house.<br />
Take photos of him when ever possible.<br />
Go to all of his performances and remain outside, when he appears after the show, bounce out from behind a bush and say Hi.<br />
If he is in a limousine, lie on the hood or kiss the window.<br />
Send him multiple text messages as you have his number in your phone.<br />
Send him perfumed letters, emails and photos of yourself in lingerie.<br />
You could consider starting a website dedicated to him.<br />
You cannot be subtle in your approach; you need to let him know you exist.</p>
<p>Thank you for your desperate letter,<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Un-Prepared and Out-Of-Practice</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,</p>
<p>I am in a very desperate position, I hope you can give me some helpful advice.<br />
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.</p>
<p>I have tried locking her outside, but she races around the garden and digs up my herbs.<br />
I have tried locking her in another room, but she yaps and leaps at the door scratching the paintwork.</p>
<p>I am driven to distraction and I need to practice! Do you have any suggestions?</p>
<p>Signed<em> Un-Prepared and Out-Of-Practice.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Un-Prepared and Out-Of-Practice,</p>
<p>It sounds to me as though your psychotic dog either enjoys or detests the sound of tap dancing.<br />
Maybe you could try fitting her out with a pair of tap shoes.</p>
<p>You could work up and act; I hear Silvers Circus is auditioning new acts this month.</p>
<p>Thank you for your neurotic letter.</p>
<p>Dr Lottie.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Nervous Wreck</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
My Tap Dancing School is getting ready for its end of year Concert. I am incredibly nervous, my hands don’t stop shaking and I have broken out in hives. What can I do?<br />
Signed <em>Nervous Wreck.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Nervous Wreck,<br />
No need to stress out of performing. I have an answer that will help you every step of the way with any public appearances.<br />
I often use this if I have a tricky operation, or have to speak at a seminar on Brain Surgery.<br />
Stop into your local Bottle shop and buy a bottle of the best Vodka, Just before you have go on stage drink half the bottle mixed with a little cranberry juice.<br />
It works a treat for those shakes and you can finish the bottle once you come off stage. </p>
<p>Thank you for your timid letter,<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Waxy and Mortified</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
I have an excess earwax problem, every time I go to my tap dancing classes, as I get hot, my ear wax  starts to melt and oozes out of my ears.<br />
It is quite embarrassing and really messy.<br />
Do you have any suggestions Dr. Lottie? </p>
<p>Signed <em>Waxy and Mortified.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Waxy and Mortified,<br />
You have possibly the worst and most discomforting problem I have ever come across.<br />
Could you try wearing a towel draped over your shoulders whilst dancing, this may be an effective way to collect the flow as you heat up.</p>
<p>Thank you for your disconcerting letter,<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Wet and Pursued</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
I have been practicing my tap dancing in the shower as it makes a nice slappy sound with my bare feet in the water.<br />
The only problem is that my husband thinks that it is a mating ritual and when he hears my slappy wet feet tapping, he immediately strips off and leaps into the shower with me.<br />
I am fearing that I am not getting enough practice and may not know my tap dancing steps well enough to dance at the end of year Explosion.<br />
Signed <em>Wet and Pursued.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Wet and Pursued,<br />
This truly is an interesting problem.<br />
My advice is to try showering with your clothes on.<br />
Thank you for your food-for-thought letter,<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 03:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Dear Dr Lottie,
I have a continuing problem that maybe you could help me with.
Each time I go to my Tap Dancing class, my feet itch, it drives me to distraction and I cant concentrate on my new steps.
Do you have any expert advice?
Signed Itchy and Irritated.
Dear Itchy and Irritated,
Why don’t you just scratch them?
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<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
I have a continuing problem that maybe you could help me with.<br />
Each time I go to my Tap Dancing class, my feet itch, it drives me to distraction and I cant concentrate on my new steps.<br />
Do you have any expert advice?<br />
<em>Signed Itchy and Irritated.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Itchy and Irritated,<br />
Why don’t you just scratch them?<br />
Thank you for your dissatisfying letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Clunky and Shamed</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
I suffer from a problem, which is known to many as “Knocked Knees”.<br />
Having been born with this problem I am have made adjustments to my life and resigned to the fact that I can never wear mini skirts.<br />
But since joining my new Tap Dancing class, I find that when I dance, my knees clunk together.<br />
My teacher is forever yelling at me, telling me to pick up my feet, to stop being so lazy as she thinks that the extra clamor is coming from my feet.<br />
Please Dr. Lottie, do you have any suggestions to this unfortunate problem I am facing?</p>
<p><em>Signed Clunky and Shamed</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Clunky and Shamed,<br />
This is a highly ill-fated dilemma.<br />
My suggestion to you is to wear the shortest mini skirt you can lay your hands and knees upon and wear it to you next Tap Dancing class.<br />
Bravely show off your phenomenal defect, hopefully your Tap Dancing teacher will notice where the noise is emanating from and get off your case.<br />
Alternatively you could give up Tap Dancing altogether.</p>
<p>Thank you for your clattering letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Old and Decrepit</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie, I have just turned 40 and feel as old as the hills.<br />
Do you have any tips for turning back the hands of time?</p>
<p><em>Signed Old and Decrepit.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Old and Decrepit, Yes 40 is really old, I mean really really really, really old, I don’t think there is much hope for you now.<br />
It might be worth trying to get yourself onto one of those reality extreme makeover shows they have on TV these days. At least they will be able to make you look a bit more attractive.<br />
It is all down hill from now on.<br />
Thank you for your depressing letter, Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Black and Blue</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr. Lottie,<br />
On Saturday I participated in a dance class called “Tap Boot Camp”, it was fabulous, the class was really hard work and a slightly different style to what I learn with my not-so-normal teacher.<br />
I was really getting into the steps, but I accidentally smashed one of my tap shoes into the ankle of my other foot. I find this happens often and my ankles are always covered in bruises.<br />
Is there anything I can do to prevent such a painful outcome to such a pleasurable pastime?</p>
<p><em>Signed Black and Blue. </em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Black and Blue,<br />
You are experiencing a disease that is commonly known as “Tanglefoot”.<br />
This is a widespread Disease and is frequented by people who are extremely uncoordinated.<br />
There are a couple of ways to prevent this disorder of bruising to the ankle.<br />
Primarily you could give up your Tap dancing classes.<br />
Secondarily, you could bend one leg at the knee and strap it to the back of your thigh, dance the class on one leg.<br />
This could become a tiring for the leg that is being used, so I suggest swapping legs when the first leg starts to feel weak.</p>
<p>Thank you for your clumsy letter,<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Hysterical and Hallucinogenic</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,</p>
<p>I wonder if you may have some expert advice for me.<br />
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.<br />
My mind a race, my jaw is clenched, my teeth grind and my left eye constantly has an infuriating flitter.<br />
Is there something I can do to help with my intense madness?</p>
<p>Signed <em>Hysterical and Hallucinogenic.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Hysterical and Hallucinogenic,</p>
<p>It seems to me that you are living life in the fast lane.<br />
Do you drink a lot of coffee?<br />
I have heard there is a very relaxing drink call &#8220;Red Bull&#8221; maybe you should try substituting this for your daily intake of caffeine.<br />
Stay clear of the mirror and all will be sunny.<br />
Thank you for your manic letter.</p>
<p>Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Erroneous and Illusive</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
I feeling incredibly frazzled and quite panicked this week I and I hope that you can help me.<br />
I have recently joined a dancing school and to be part of their “Inner Sanctum” “The Fashionable Clique” “The In Crowd” you need to have your tap shoes “Glitterized”, which will be carried out this coming Saturday at their ritualistic “Glitterization Day”.<br />
I spent a few precious moments requesting expert advice on colour choices for green tap shoes with “The Glamour Guru” “The Tapping Top Dog ” “The Sparkling Sufi” and her prestigious Highness-ness-ness waved her incense and murmured “For glamorous green glittery tap shoes you need Key Lime and Lemon”.<br />
With that, I rushed all over Melbourne from one shop to another desperately searching for the mystical Key Lime and Lemon.<br />
Every fruit shop I have asked at have never heard of Key Lime. Luckily I have a Lemon tree and have carefully selected the most perfect Lemon from its bows.</p>
<p>But now I am insane with despair as I am at a loss with this thing called Key Lime.<br />
Dr. Lottie what can I do?<br />
Signed <em>Erroneous and Illusive.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Erroneous and Illusive,<br />
Get a grip on yourself you are obviously in a lather over an issue that is so incredibly unimportant in the scheme of things.<br />
If you had been in a tranquil state of mind and paid attention to your “Sparkling Sufi’s” “guidance” you might have heard correctly. Your so-called “Glamour Guru” was obviously talking about the colour of the glitter you needed to purchase, not some sacred, majestic fruit!<br />
Thank you for your irrational letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Freaked out and Fretting</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
I have an end of year concert coming up with my dancing school and I am starting to feel extremely nervous about it all.<br />
The fact is, that on Monday I have to give a lecture in front of 700 people which doesn’t phase me in the slightest, but dancing at the concert is freaking me out!<br />
What can I do to help with my nervousness?<br />
Signed <em>Freaked out and Fretting.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Freaked out and Fretting,<br />
Most performers get nervous prior to opening night.<br />
Nerves are a good thing.<br />
They give you diarrhea and help you lose weight!<br />
Thank you for your self-deprecating letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<h3>Vexed and Upset</h3>
<blockquote><p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
My Husband has been overseas for number of weeks and my stress levels seem ever increasingly escalating, in fact maniacal.<br />
Do you have any advice for an anxious, stressed, hassled, strained and worried mother?<br />
Signed <em>Vexed and Upset.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Dear Vexed and Upset,<br />
I am sure you must have some semi maniacal traits to begin with. It couldn’t be because your husband is away. You are giving far too much credit to your husband.<br />
My advice is to get on with it and stop wallowing in your own self pity.<br />
Thank you for your unfortunate letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Happy Birthday to</h2>
<p>Miss Deanna, Miss George, Mr. Luke, Miss Kyra, Miss Emma, Miss Emma,<br />
Miss Jessica, Miss Claudia, Miss Hannah, Miss Alex, Miss Sophia,<br />
Miss Colleen, Miss Ashlee, Miss Kimberly, Miss Michelle, Miss Angelique,<br />
Miss Elizabeth, Miss Hannah, Miss Bridie, Miss Millie, Miss Indya, Miss Holly,<br />
Miss Taylor, Miss Sarah, Miss Zoe, Miss Jordyn, Mr. Toby, Miss Memphis,<br />
Miss Melanie, Miss Yasmin, Miss Poppy, Miss Madeline, Miss Tess, Miss Alice,<br />
Miss Ellen, Miss Isabella, Miss Ruby, Mr. Andrew, Miss Bronte, Miss Dale,<br />
Miss Katia, Miss Koco, Miss Sienna, Miss Francesca, Miss Emelia, Miss Edie,<br />
Miss Mia, Miss Asher, Miss India, Miss Meika, Miss Christine, Miss Jeren<br />
and Uh Oh &#8211; Miss Lou Lou!</p>
<h2></h2>
<h2>Tee Shirts For Sale</h2>
<p>The glamorous Glittery Tapping Wonderland Tee shirts are in! Yay! We have -<br />
Fabulous new Purple T&#8217;s<br />
Glamorous Hot pink T&#8217;s<br />
Hot Pink spaghetti strap tops<br />
Cute white with pink capped sleeves<br />
Black scoop neck T&#8217;s<br />
3/4 sleeve T&#8217;s, black with grey or white with red<br />
Please to try one on for size!</p>
<p>Spaghetti Strap tops &#8211; $17.50<br />
Short Sleeve T&#8217;s &#8211; $19.50<br />
3/4 Sleeve T&#8217;s &#8211; $20.50<br />
Long Sleeve T&#8217;s &#8211; $21.50<br />
If we don&#8217;t have your size we can order for you!</p>
<h2>Tap Boot Camp!</h2>
<p>Saturday the 17th of May<br />
The Wonderful Miss Brianna also known as Miss Twinkle Toes will be teaching<br />
2.00pm &#8211; Intermediate to Advanced Tap Boot Camp<br />
3.00pm &#8211; Beginners to Intermediate Tap Boot Camp<br />
$15 &#8211; to be pre paid to reserve you place.</p>
<p>And what is Tap Boot Camp you may ask?<br />
Tap Boot is a casual yet glamorous Saturday afternoon of tap dancing, with drills and new tap steps to help with your tapping.<br />
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.</p>
<h2>Glitterization Day!</h2>
<p>Saturday the 17th of May at 4.15pm (Straight after Boot Camp)<br />
At the Glittery Tapping Wonderland &#8211; 2 Lamana st Mordialloc.<br />
What to bring &#8211; Your Tap shoes AND 3 vials of glitter<br />
(Ask me about colours &amp; combinations!)<br />
Everything else will be provided.<br />
$15 &#8211; to be pre paid to reserve you place.<br />
Your shoes will be ready for International Tap Day!</p>
<h2>Dates for our Rehearsals and Concerts!</h2>
<p>Please pop these dates in your Diary!</p>
<p>MORDIALLOC<br />
Mentone Girls Grammar, Lewty Hall. 11 Mentone Parade, Mentone.<br />
Rehearsal Sunday 23rd of November (Times to be announced)<br />
Saturday 6th of December at 2.00pm for Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday classes<br />
Sunday 7th of December at 2.00pm for Tuesday, Thursday &amp; Saturday classes<br />
Adults Saturday 6th of December at 7.00pm.</p>
<p>ARMADALE &amp; CAULFIELD<br />
Wesley College, 577 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.<br />
Rehearsal Sunday the 30th of November (Times to be announced)<br />
Concert Adults and Kids, Sunday the 14th of December 2.00pm</p>
<h2>New Teachers</h2>
<p>Glittery Tapping Wonderland is looking for a few extra teachers for our new studio!<br />
She/He must be lovely and glittery, shine with nurturing and patient qualities<br />
and be hilarious and smiley!<br />
Also, must like pink and want to be involved in our kooky world!<br />
She/He must be trained in one or more of these styles -<br />
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop or anything else fabulous you may bring to us.<br />
To be part of the Glittery Tapping Wonderland family please contact<br />
Miss Lou Lou on 0414 719 515</p>
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<h2>Questions for the highly qualified Dr Lottie Prospect.</h2>
<p>Dear Dr Lottie,<br />
I wonder if you may have some expert advice for me.<br />
I seem to be in a flurry every second of the day, rushing here, rushing there,<br />
sometimes I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I look like the Tasmanian Devil on a Bugs Bunny Cartoon.<br />
My mind a race, my jaw is clenched, my teeth grind and my left eye constantly has an infuriating flitter.<br />
Is there something I can do to help with my intense madness?<br />
Signed Hysterical and Hallucinogenic.</p>
<p>Dear Hysterical and Hallucinogenic,</p>
<p>It seems to me that you are living life in the fast lane.<br />
Do you drink a lot of coffee?<br />
I have heard there is a very relaxing drink call &#8220;Red Bull&#8221; maybe you should try<br />
substituting this for your daily intake of caffeine.<br />
Stay clear of the mirror and all will be sunny.<br />
Thank you for your manic letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<p>Click here to read more letters from<br />
<a href="index.php?link=tips_health">Dr. Lotties Health Corner!</a></p>
<h2>Love from Miss Lou Lou xxx</h2>
<h2>***********************</h2>
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		<description><![CDATA[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,
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<p>Bozo!! (Hello in New Caledonian!!)</p>
<p>Welcome to Term 2!<br />
And a glamorous welcome to all our new Glittery families!<br />
Term 2 is a super long term, get ready for a marathon!!</p>
<p>Happy Birthday to</p>
<p>Miss Zoe, Miss Mia, Mr. Julian, Miss Chloe, Miss Jenna, Miss Isabel, Miss Eve,<br />
Miss Gabriella, Miss Katea, Miss Bridget, Miss Michelle, Miss Sarah, Miss Val,<br />
Miss Nicola, Miss Aimee, Miss Maisie, Miss Penelope, Miss Tina, Miss Kim,<br />
Miss Mae, Miss Eliza-Rose, Miss Debra, Miss Eliza, Miss Olivia, Miss Hannah,<br />
Miss Sarah, Miss Ella, Miss Beth, Miss Laura, Miss Helen, Miss Katherine,<br />
Miss Alex, Miss Tahlia, Miss Alison, Miss Meika, Miss Janine, Miss Jan,<br />
Miss Georgia, Miss Kira, Miss Lisa, Miss Lucy, Miss Sasha, Miss Sarah,<br />
Miss Bec, Miss Jazmine, Miss Jade, Miss Kim, Miss Mia, Miss Jordyn,<br />
Miss Lauren, Miss Jenny, Miss Danielle, Miss Sarah, Miss Mia,<br />
Miss Michelle and Miss Gaby!</p>
<p>Toy Cupboard</p>
<p>We have a lovely green toy cupboard in the foyer full of toys for entertaining siblings.<br />
Please make sure you pack up the toys afterwards so that your gracious teacher isnÃ• left with the mess! </p>
<p>Sultanas are Banned!</p>
<p>Just a little reminder&#8230;.<br />
Sultanas are banned from the Glittery Tapping Wonderland!!!<br />
Mr. Steve painfully shampooed the Shag pile, so please refrain from feeding children Sultanas! Thanks!</p>
<p>Tee Shirts For Sale</p>
<p>Arriving soon will be a stack of glamorous Glittery Tapping Wonderland Tee shirts!<br />
Short Sleeve T&#8217;s &#8211; $19.50<br />
3/4 Sleeve T&#8217;s &#8211; $20.50<br />
Long Sleeve T&#8217;s &#8211; $21.50</p>
<p>Glamorous Mums and Kids Try-Out Vouchers</p>
<p>Remember&#8230;If you have paid you or your child&#8217;s fees before the start of Term 2, you are entitled to 2 Try-out vouchers each to try out either-<br />
~1 class of the same style for 2 consecutive weeks.<br />
OR<br />
~2 different class styles in the same week.<br />
OR<br />
~Bring a friend and Try-Out a new class together.<br />
(Expires at the end of June 28th 2008, can only be used to try out a new class)</p>
<p>News and Yous</p>
<p>Did you know that Tap dancing alongside Ballet burns<br />
the most Kilojoules per hour??!!</p>
<p>DANCE STYLE&#8230;.60kg (Body weight)&#8230;&#8230;80kg (Body Weight)<br />
Tap Dancing&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.1205kjs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..1607kjs<br />
Ballet&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;1205kjs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..1607kjs<br />
Disco&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.1130kjs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..1506kjs<br />
Ballroom&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.1130kjs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..1506kjs<br />
The Samba&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.753kjs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..1004kjs<br />
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!!!)</p>
<p>Junk food</p>
<p>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.<br />
Remember their body is their instrument and we have to keep it in good shape!<br />
And yours too!<br />
You could always black mail them!<br />
&#8220;Eating your vegetables will make you dance really well!&#8221;<br />
Or<br />
&#8220;Miss Tinkebelle just LOVES Broccoli!&#8221;</p>
<p>End of year Explosion/Concert</p>
<p>I realize that it is only the beginning of Term 2&#8230;<br />
But&#8230;time flies when you are having fun and the concert will be at our doorstep before we know it!<br />
This years Theme is&#8230;</p>
<p>Cliches and other over-used sayings!</p>
<p>So if you have any great cliches please let us know!<br />
We will be having a few changes to this year&#8217;s concert.<br />
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.<br />
We find that the stage is a bit too overwhelming for the very little ones.<br />
We have found in the past that the very little ones only become upset and don&#8217;t understand what is going on. We donÃ• want to freak them out!!</p>
<p>Mordialloc Gliitery Tapping Wonderland will at Mentone Girls Grammar.<br />
December 5th and 6th.<br />
There will be an Adults show and 2 kids shows.<br />
As there are quite a few classes these days, we will have to split the kids concert in two.<br />
Monday, Wednesday and Friday&#8217;s classes will perform on Saturday afternoon.<br />
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday&#8217;s classes will perform on the Sunday afternoon.<br />
Adults show will be on Saturday night.</p>
<p>Armadale &#038; Caulfield Gliitery Tapping Wonderland will at Wesley College.<br />
Date to be confirmed.<br />
Caulfield &#038; Armadale will be have Children &#038; Adults altogether and will perform on a Sunday afternoon.</p>
<p>Costumes</p>
<p>It&#8217;s hard to keep the cost and hassle of costumes down, but we do try very hard to keep them simple yet bright &#038; colorful.<br />
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!<br />
We will discuss within the class how to go about this inevitable process! Bits and pieces have to be purchased prior to Mid Year &#8211; So that they are finished!<br />
We are now taking contributions of $25 for term 2 &#038; 3 per costume, per child.<br />
Any extra cost/surplus money will be extracted or refunded in term 4.</p>
<p>Dress Rehearsal</p>
<p>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.<br />
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!</p>
<p>Brand New Classes For Term 2</p>
<p>Mordialloc &#8211; Kids</p>
<p>Monday 6.30pm &#8211; Acrobatics &#8211; 9 to 14 yrs &#8211; great for boys!<br />
With Miss Dynamite (Miss Kali) </p>
<p>Wednesday 12.30pm &#8211; Fairy Ballet &#8211; 3.5 to 5 yrs<br />
With Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine) </p>
<p>Wednesday 1.15pm &#8211; Funky Jazz &#8211; 3.5 to 5 yrs<br />
With Miss Rainbow (Miss Katherine) </p>
<p>Wednesday 6.00pm &#8211; Ballet &#8211; 9 to 14 yrs<br />
Miss Tinkerbelle (Miss Elana) </p>
<p>Friday 11.45am &#8211; Funky Jazz &#8211; 3.5 to 5 yrs<br />
With Miss Wildfire (Miss Helen) &#8211; Great for Boys! </p>
<p>Friday 5.30pm &#8211; Hip Hop with Props! 9 to 14 yrs &#8211; great for boys!<br />
With Mr. Troy &#8211; Cool moves with a hat, cane &#038; chair! </p>
<p>Friday 6.30pm &#8211; Funk/Hip Hop Open 9 yrs +<br />
With Mr. Troy </p>
<p>Saturday 10.45am &#8211; Intro Ballet &#038; Funky Jazz &#8211; 5 to 7 yrs<br />
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina) </p>
<p>Saturday 11.45am &#8211; Tap with Mum or Dad Ã5 to 7 yrs<br />
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina) </p>
<p>Saturday 12.30pm &#8211; Funky Jazz &#8211; 8 to 10 yrs<br />
With Miss Twinkle Toes (Miss Brianna)</p>
<p>Mordialloc &#8211; Adults</p>
<p>Monday 12.00 noon &#8211; Gentle Jazz<br />
With Miss Elana </p>
<p>Monday 6.30pm &#8211; Absolute Beginners Tap<br />
With Miss Brianna </p>
<p>Wednesday 1.00pm &#8211; Beginners Tap-ercise<br />
With Miss Katherine </p>
<p>Wednesday 2.00pm &#8211; Funky Jazz<br />
With Miss Katherine</p>
<p>Armadale &#8211; Kids</p>
<p>Monday 11.30am &#8211; Fairy Ballet &#038; Funky Jazz &#8211; 2 to 3.5 yrs<br />
With Miss Snowdrop (Miss Melanie) </p>
<p>Tuesday 11.00am &#8211; Fairy Dancing &#8211; 3 to 4 yrs<br />
With Miss Honeycomb (Miss Lou Lou) </p>
<p>Tuesday 5.00pm &#8211; Funky Jazz &#038; Acrobatics &#8211; 7 to 9 yrs<br />
With Miss Dynamite (Miss Kali) </p>
<p>Friday 11.15am &#8211; Fairy Ballet &#038; Funky Jazz &#8211; 4 to 5 yrs<br />
With Miss Snowdrop (Miss Melanie) </p>
<p>Friday 5.00pm &#8211; Funky Jazz &#038; Beginners Glittery Tap &#8211; 6 to 8 yrs<br />
With Miss Kitty (Miss Katrina)</p>
<p>Armadale &#8211; Adults</p>
<p>Monday 12.30pm &#8211; Beginners Tap-ercise<br />
With Miss Melanie </p>
<p>Friday 12.00noon &#8211; Beginners Funky Jazz<br />
With Miss Melanie</p>
<p>Caulfield Sth &#8211; Adults</p>
<p>Tuesday 7.00pm &#8211; Beginners Tap-ercise<br />
With Miss Bessie </p>
<p>Tuesday 8.00pm &#8211; Almost-Intermediate Tap<br />
With Miss Bessie </p>
<p>Thursday 7.00pm &#8211; Intermediate Funk/Hip Hop<br />
With Miss Kali </p>
<p>Thursday 8.00pm &#8211; Beginners Funk/Hip Hop<br />
With Miss Kali</p>
<p>My Poppet</p>
<p>My Poppet is a brand new children&#8217;s boutique specializing in all things wonderful for the wee ones in our lives.<br />
Miss Cinti has collected a wonderful range of clothing for newborns to 6 year olds that is absolutely one of a kind. You&#8217;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.</p>
<p>And as a special offer to all Glittery Tapping Wonderland students, you will receive a 10% discount off Huggalugs when mentioning this newsletter!<br />
What are Huggulugs you ask?<br />
They are only the grooviest children&#8217;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.</p>
<p>My Poppet &#8211; wear play give<br />
717 Glenhuntly rd, Caulfield South 3162<br />
Phone: (03) 9528 5465<br />
email: mypoppet@optusnet.com.au<br />
web: www.mypoppet.com.au<br />
blog: www.mypoppet.blogspot.com</p>
<p>Questions for the highly qualified<br />
Dr Lottie Prospect. </p>
<p>Dear Dr Lottie,</p>
<p>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.<br />
Signed Noisy and Embarrassed.</p>
<p>Dear Noisy and Embarrassed,</p>
<p>I feel your noisy habit shouldn&#8217;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!<br />
Thank you for your boisterous letter.<br />
Dr Lottie.</p>
<p>Click here to read more letters from<br />
Dr. Lotties Health Corner!</p>
<p>Love from Miss Lou Lou xxx</p>
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