Important Dates
 

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The studio will be closed on the following dates:

Christmas Mon., Dec. 21 to Sun., Jan. 3, 2010 inclusive
Classes start week of January 4, 2010

Family Day Monday February 15, 2010.

March Break March 14-21 (inclusive)

Easter Sunday April 4, 2010

 
 

IMPORTANT DATES


KEVANNA STUDIO PHOTO SHOOT
This is for all students auditioning for the National Ballet, Royal Winnipeg, Interlochen or Quinte Ballet School. Please be at Kevanna Studio on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in ballet attire. Bring $6.00 cash for each photo. Child must be 12 yrs. of age by July 2010 for Interlochen Audition.


INTERLOCHEN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS (Traverse City) AUDITIONS
(At Studio Dance Arts)
Sunday, September 27th, 2009.
Registration @ 9:30a.m. & class beginning @ 10:00 a.m. for all students presently 11 yrs. of age going to be 12 yrs. & over by July 2010. If you are strong in pointe, please bring pointe shoes & register for ballet major – if not register as a modern major – you’ll take same amount of ballet.


GENERAL COMPETITIVE MEETING
Sunday, September 27 @ 7:00pm.
Water Tower

AWARDS BANQUET
Sunday, October 18th, 2009 @ 4:30 p.m. @ *Marconi Hall*, Albert Street West. Dinner forms have been distributed and are available at the office.

*Please return with remittance by October 1st. * Also note only children 10 yrs. and under pay children’s rate. Hopefully everyone will attend whether your child did exams or not….


B.A.T.D. BALLET SCHOLARSHIPS
This will be held Friday, October 23rd, 2009 @ Holiday Inn Airport in Toronto.
Phone 1-800-524-8436.
Congratulations to 15 students who qualified to attend.
All forms with $ 25.00 cash should be given to Mrs. Walsh by September 15th, 2009.
Juniors perform Friday @ 9:00 a.m. and Senior scholarship classes @ 10:30 a.m.
*Please make your own hotel reservations.


NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL MASTER CLASSES
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 @ Sherry Walshd/Rugcutterz Danz Artz Studio.
Juniors (9 – 12 yrs.) class time 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Seniors (13 yrs. & over) class time 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

*FULL BALLET ATTIRE*

All student junior level (going into Grade 5 next September) and above are encouraged to attend these classes whether you are auditioning or not.
*OUR special fee is $10.00 per class. Please pay ahead if possible.*


NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL AUDITIONS (also at our studio)
Tuesday, November 3rd,2009.
School Grades as of September 2009:
Grades 5, 6 & 7 arrive 9:30 a.m. audition 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Grades 8 & 9 arrive 10:30 a.m. audition 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Grades 510 & up arrive 12:00 noon audition 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.


DANCIN’ WITH THE STARS
Fundraiser for the new hospice will be held:
White Pines Theatre on February 28th, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
Tickets at the Box Office - $ 25.00.
*Please be available for all costume fittings & rehearsals so we are prepared.*


RECITAL TICKETS

Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at Station Mall Kiosk.
*Please buy early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will not be limited due to two shows!!

DRESS REHEARSAL

Thursday May 27 and Friday May 28, 2010
White Pines Theatre
4:30 p.m. (schedule to follow)
EVERYONE MUST attend*
Kevanna Photography will take pictures in foyer

TWO RECITAL DAYS


Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 2 p.m.

AFTER RECITAL DINNER

Following our show @ approximately 5:30 p.m. an all you can eat family style dinner will be held @ the Marconi Hall. Menu to be announced. Hopefully everyone will join us.

EXAMS

June 11 – 15, 2010

SUMMER SCHOOL

Aug. 7-13 inclusive.
Everyone in competition is asked to attend in order to learn new work and stay fit. All students 7 years and older will greatly benefit from this workshop.

COMPETITIVE STUDENTS

SEVEN ON STAGE REHEARSALS AT White Pines Theatre for Competitive Students
a. Monday, February 8, 2010 – 3 – 10:00 p.m.
b. Monday, February 15, 2010 – 3 – 10:00 p.m.
c. Monday, March 1, 2010 – 3 – 10:00 p.m.
d. Monday, March 8, 2010 – 3 – 10:00 p.m.
e. Monday, March 22, 2010 – 3 – 10:00 p.m.
f. Monday, April 5, 2010 (Easter) – 9- 11:00 p.m.
g. Monday, April 26, 2010 – 3 – 10:00 p.m.
Your schedule for these practices will be given to you in December.
*IMPORTANT* ALL competitors MUST attend these practices.

COMPETITION DATES

Bedazzled Dance Championships
April 8-11, 2010
Centennial Hall
London, Ont.

Bedazzled Dance Championships
April 29-May 2, 2010
Americana Resort Spa & Waterpark
Niagara Falls, Ont