The Taploid – June

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.

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