November Taploid!

Dia Dhuit, Dia Dhuit O álainn ones! (Irish Gaelic this month!)
Earrach is in the air!
I hope you are keeping the hay fiabhras at bay and your capall won in the Melbourne Cupán!

Sick teachers.

Our beautiful teachers work very hard and love their magical job, but quite often they become ill because they are in contact with so many children and with so many different bugs.
Most of our teachers are professional dancers and performers and often rehearse and perform on top of their teaching job.
Because they are working their bodies continually, they often pick up anything that they come into contact with.

Please be patient with us if your teachers become ill, we prefer that they rest and recover and not pass it onto your children.
Please be mindful that if your child is unwell, keep them at home and book in a make-up class.

TERM 4

Term 4 will finish up on Saturday the 17th of December.

2012

Very soon we will have our proposed schedule for 2012 on the wall.
If there are any major problems please speak to Miss Jess, as it is not set in stone.
If you have any special requests and there are a few kids keen on these requests we are happy to try and create what you are suggesting!
Please pop your child’s name on the list and either holds your place with a deposit or term fees.

PARKING St Kilda Studio

The Bike Shop man asked me very kindly to ask Mums not to park in his parking spaces. He is getting very busy now its coming up to summer and his customers have no where to park.
We are happy for you to park down our lane way. (Just not in front of the blue and orange door as there is a gentleman in the office who needs wheel chair access.
Thank you in advance : )

FAIRY KIDS CONCERTS

CONCERT WEEKS –
Northcote the week of the 28th of November.
Mordialloc the week of the 5th of December.
St Kilda the week of the 12th of December.

Next week we will be handing out envelopes for the Fairy Concert Costume/Concert fee. The cost is $35.
Please return this as soon and possible with the correct amount enclosed would be most appreciated.
This fee covers a gorgeous costume for your child, and helps cover the cost of hiring lights and curtain, which will make it feel more concerty for the little ones.
We decided to keep the concert In-House/at the studio for the pre schoolers this year as it can be a very long, tiring and sometimes stressful event.
Our special In-House concert will give them the thrill of performing for an audience, with special costumes without all the other bits.

Families will arrive close to their normal class time e.g. 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm which will give us an extra 15 minutes to have families of the class prior out and families of the next class in!

AFTER YOUR CHILD IS FINISHED THEIR CONCERT, WE ASK IF YOU COULD EXIT FAIRLY QUICKLY AS WILL BE RUNNING TO TIME AND WE NEED TO GET THROUGH ALL THE CONCERTS.

Each “In-House Concert is just their class. If there is a studio 2 class running at the same time, they will join your class but will have their own dance routine and costume.
The concert will run within the 45 minute time frame, but the 45 mins it will include the child getting changed into and out of their costume.
We expect about 20 minutes of fabulous entertainment from your little fairy!

Mummy will need to help your Fairy change into and out of their costume back stage.
When everyone is ready, the kids will perform their routine and many gorgeous things we have planned.
You can take photos and video as they dance and they will finish with a pose at the end of the routine so you can take a group photo.

MAKE UP AND HAIR

We will have lots of pins and elastics to tie hair and they are welcome to wear a little make up on the day, or not.
Maybe some lipstick and a little rouge, but its not necessary.
Mostly the fairies will have either a ponytail, or a half up half down hairstyle. We wont be stressing you out with ballet buns or overnight rags in their hair. Hair will be simple and natural.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Yay this summer we will have a holiday program!!

Tuesday the 10th of January
Princess & Fairy Morning (Ages 3 to 5yrs) – 9:30am to 12.00 noon
Disco & Funky Afternoon (Ages 5 to 7yrs) – 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Wednesday the 11th of January
Super Hero Funky Morning (Ages 3 to 5yrs) – 9:30am to 12.00 noon
Ballet Princess Afternoon (Ages 5 to 7yrs) – 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Thursday the 12th of January
Princess & Fairy Morning (Ages 3 to 5yrs) – 9:30am to 12.00 noon
Disco & Funky Afternoon (Ages 5 to 7yrs) – 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Each session starts with a 45 minute dance class related to the theme.
Stop for a snack and drink and then glitterize a jewel box.
Back for another 45 minute session of dancing and learning a fabulous routine for parents to see at the end.
Rest for 15 minutes to sit quietly and hear a magical story.
Finally they will perform their routine for Parents and receive a Glittery Tapping Wonderland Dance certificate.

$60 for 1 Session
$100 for 2 Sessions or 2 siblings.
St Kilda booking call Miss Snowdrop 0423 095 590
Northcote bookings call Miss Lollipop 0423 095 855 to hold your spot…

HEALTH CORNER

Dear Dr. Lottie,
I am preparing for our end of year concert, I am a little anxious as feel I want to look and dance my best.
Do you have any secret beauty or performance tips for me?
Signed Agitated and Unsightly.

Dear Agitated and Unsightly,
I am mildly flattered with your unfortunate letter.
But, you have come to the right person as I am a woman with a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dance and performance.
The Professor and I have been performing for many years at the local RSL and Elderly Citizens Club.

Firstly, make sure you have a good bath and put on some deodorant. It’s ghastly dancing next to someone who reeks.

Secondly, get yourself some decent foundation, at least 4 shades darker than your natural skin tone. Pack it on densely and evenly. This will give you a nice healthy appearance on stage.

Lastly, make sure you are warmed up before going on stage, whether it’s a shot of whiskey or a few laps around the theatre.
The professor is always going on and on and on about stretching and vocal warm ups, he does enough chit chatting for twenty elderly women.
Personally I prefer a swift nip and away we go.

Thank you for your amateur letter.
Dr Lottie.

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Thanks for reading! Love Miss Lou Lou xxx