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New Preschool Street/Jazz classes!

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

We are very pleased to announce that Jo Roberts, our popular streetdance teacher, will be opening new preschool street/jazz classes in the new year!

These classes will introduce children aged 2-4 years to the fun modern styles of street and jazz.

To be held on Wednesdays 10-10.30am and 2-2.30pm, commencing 7th January 2009.

Register now to book your child’s place! Call 01895 631858 or email info@suzannes-dance.co.uk

Show Feedback

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Well done to everyone who performed in our show at the Beck Theatre last week! We are so proud of you all and hope you enjoyed the experience. A huge thank you to everyone who helped backstage and in dressing rooms, the show wouldn’t be possible without such dedicated parents and relatives.

We would like to get your feedback on the show while it is still fresh in your minds. It won’t be long until we start planning our 2009 show and we want to make it even better than this year’s! If you have any comments on what went well or suggestions on how we can improve please submit them using the form below. If you would like a response to your message please add your email address but this is not essential.

 

 

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Final Show Information

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Before the first rehearsal…

  • Please check the running order on display in the shop and inform us immediately if there are any clashes.
  • Make sure you have paid your production fee and costume money in full.
  • Label all costumes and props with your child’s name.
  • Please check that the emergency contact details we have are up to date – it may be some time since you supplied them.

 

On the day…

  • Please treat dress rehearsals as though they were performances.
  • Performers should arrive in the first costume with hair and make-up done.
  • Unless the class teacher has specified otherwise, all ballet dancers should have their hair in a bun and all other performers should have their hair in a neat ponytail with no accessories (unless part of the costume).
  • No jewellery will be permitted on stage and staff will not look after valuables so please do not wear jewellery or bring anything of value to the theatre.
  • Please do not bring any non-essential items to the theatre as we are very limited on space and possessions are easily lost.
  • All dressing room supervisors will be wearing ID badges and no-one will be permitted to enter dressing rooms or the backstage area without ID.
  • On arrival please sign in with the dressing room supervisor.
  • If your child suffers from asthma, severe allergies or any other medical condition which may require intervention by staff, please hand over their labelled medication to the dressing room supervisor along with instructions for use.
  • No-one will be permitted to enter the auditorium during rehearsals and the foyer may be closed. We would ask that you leave the theatre after handing your child over to their dressing room supervisor.
  • Releasing children to their parents/guardians can be a lengthy process. This is to ensure your child’s safety and we would appreciate your co-operation and patience.

Please note that it will not be possible for parents to visit their children during the performance. This is to ensure your child’s safety.

 

Arrangements for arrival and collection

 

All rehearsals and shows take place at the Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 2UE. On arrival, performers should sign in with their designated dressing room supervisor in the foyer. A list of dressing rooms will be available in the foyer but it would be advisable to check the list in the shop before the first dress rehearsal as the foyer does get very congested.

 

Performers in the Matinee Show

 

1st Half Performers

  • Sun 19th October Dress Rehearsal – Arrive 10.00am   Depart 12.15pm
  • Sat 25th October Performance – Arrive 12.30pm   Depart 2.45pm
  • Sun 26th October Performance – Arrive 12.30pm   Depart 2.45pm

Children in the Green Room will be released from the double doors next to the bar. All other performers will be released from the double doors next to the ticket desk.

 

2nd Half Performers

  • Sun 19th October Dress Rehearsal – Arrive 12.30pm   Depart 2.15pm
  • Sat 25th October Performance – Arrive 2.30pm   Depart 4.15pm
  • Sun 26th October Performance – Arrive 2.30pm   Depart 4.15pm

Children in the Board Room will be released from the double doors next to the ticket desk. All other performers will be released from the double doors next to the bar.

 

Performers in the Evening Show

 

1st Half Performers

  • Sun 19th October Dress Rehearsal – Arrive 3.00pm   Depart 5.00pm
  • Thurs 23rd October Dress Rehearsal – Arrive 4.00pm   Depart 6.15pm
  • Fri 24th October Performance – Arrive 6.00pm   Depart 8.30pm
  • Sat 25th October Performance – Arrive 6.00pm   Depart 8.30pm

 

2nd Half Performers

  • Sun 19th October Dress Rehearsal – Arrive 5.00pm   Depart 7.00pm
  • Thurs 23rd October Dress Rehearsal – Arrive 6.15pm   Depart 8.00pm
  • Fri 24th October Performance – Arrive 8.15pm   Depart 10.30pm
  • Sat 25th October Performance – Arrive 8.15pm   Depart 10.30pm

There will be staff on hand at the theatre to answer any questions you may have. Please note that the school will not open at the usual times during the show period as most of our staff will be at the theatre.

 

Final Running Orders

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

These running orders are now final and will not change. If you have any queries about the running order, or if you have a quick change that you don’t think we know about, please email debbie@suzannes-dance.co.uk.

Good luck everyone!

Matinee Running Order

 

1st Half

 

Oliver Medley - Sat 2.00 Singing Workshop – Penny Lane

 

Dingle Dangle Scarecrow – Playgroup - Jo Pratt / Suzanne Ware

 

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo - Tues 4.00 Primary Ballet – Hayley Taylor

 

Pas de Deux - Rachel Ware & Louis Constantine – Rachel Ware

 

Swan Lake - Tues 2.00 & Thurs 11.00 Baby Ballet – Suzanne Ware / Caroline Dillamore

 

Fly a Kite - Friday 4.30 Primary Ballet – Caroline Dillamore

 

Under the Sea - Lydia Kalian – Lauren Stroud

 

Elite Syncopations - Tues 4.45 Grade 1 Ballet – Hayley Taylor

 

The Ugly Bug Ball - Wed 4.00 4yr Ballet – Hayley Taylor

 

The Sound of Music - Thurs 4.00 Musical Theatre – Hannah Dillamore

 

Glitter Fairies - Sun 9.30 Ballet Technique – Sophie Ware

 

Drummer Boy - Fri 4.00 Pre-Primary Ballet – Caroline Dillamore

 

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear - Thurs 1.00 Tiny Tap – Jo Pratt

 

Tell Him - Sophie Ware & Lauren Stroud – Sophie Ware / Lauren Stroud

 

He’s A Tramp - Mon 3.45 & 4.15 Tap – Alex Bootman

 

Ballet Solo - Tamara Lim – Sophie Ware

 

Windmills of Your Mind - Fri 5.15 Grade 1 Ballet – Caroline Dillamore

 

I Wanna Sing Scat / Davey Lee Crocket - Sat 2.00 Singing Workshop – Penny Lane

 

First Half Finale

  

 

 

 

Matinee Running Order

 

2nd Half

 

Happy Together / Sing a Rainbow - Sat 2.00 Singing Workshop – Penny Lane

 

April Showers - Sat 9.45 Primary Ballet – Sarah Hewitt

 

Waltz of the Flowers - Sat 9.00 Baby Ballet – Helen Locke-Williams

 

Ballet Solo - Morgan Hartley – Sophie Ware

 

Bratz - Sun 9.45 Street – Jo Roberts

 

Ballet Solo - Georgia Ware – Georgia Ware

 

You’re the One That I Want - Sat 1.00 Jazz & Tap – Sophie Ware

 

Candy and Cake - Sat 9.00 Pre-Primary Ballet – Sarah Hewitt

 

Fabulous - Mon 5.00 Jazz – Sophie Ware

 

The Mini Moverz - Thurs 3.45 Street – Bradley Cook

 

Nicest Kid in Town - Sat 1.00 Jazz & Tap – Sophie Ware

 

Puppet On a String - Micaela Infante & Olivia Ward – Lauren Stroud

 

Jellicle Cats - Monday 4.15 Jazz – Sophie Ware

 

Little Bird - Sat 10.30 Grade 1 Ballet – Sarah Hewitt

 

Magic! - Sat 9.45 4yr Ballet & Sat 10.30 Rising 5s Ballet – Helen Locke-Williams

 

Whistle Down the Wind - Sat 3.00 Musical Theatre – Lauren Stroud

 

Second Half Finale – What Time Is It?

  

 

 

 

 

Evening Running Order

1st Half

 

Little Shop of Horrors / Skid Row - Sat 3.00 Singing Workshop – Penny Lane

 

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Tues 5.30 Grade 2 Ballet – Hayley Taylor

 

Fat Sam - Old Thurs 4.45 Street – Gwen Jno Baptiste

 

Glitter Fairies - Sun 9.30 Ballet Technique – Sophie Ware

 

The Lonely Goat Herder  - Iris Kalian – Lauren Stroud

 

Don Quixote - Wed 4.30 Grade 3 Ballet – Hayley Taylor

 

 The Rising Starz - Thurs 5.30 Street – Bradley Cook

 

Hidden Life - Sat 11.15 Ballet Show Class – Sophie Ware

 

Little People - Alex Kalian – Lauren Stroud

OR Lydia Kalian – Under the Sea – Lauren Stroud

 

Dark Understorm - Thurs 4.30 Street – Bradley Cook

 

Grease Medley - Mon 5.45 Jazz – Sophie Ware

 

Ballet Solo - Martina Jones – Sophie Ware

 

Beyond the Sea - Mon 5.00 & 5.45 Tap – Alex Bootman

 

Angel of Music - Tues 6.30 Grade 3 Ballet – Hayley Taylor

 

I Could Have Danced All Night - Sat 3.00 Singing Workshop – Penny Lane

 

Wouldn’t it be Loverly - Fri 4.00 & 5.00 Grade 4 & 5 Ballet with Sat 3.00 Singing Workshop – Hayley Taylor / Penny Lane

 

Stand By Me - 3.00 Singing Workshop – Penny Lane

 

4 Minutes - Sun 10.30 Street – Jo Roberts

 

Ballet Solo - Lauren Porter – Sophie Ware

 

Rodeo - Sat 11.15 Grade 2 Ballet – Sarah Hewitt

 

Life Aquatic - Sat 12.00 & 1.00 Grade 3 & 4 Ballet – Sarah Hewitt

 

Ching-A-Ling - Thurs 6.30 Street – Gwen Jno Baptiste

 

Jump n Jive - Wed 5.30 Commercial Jazz – Tiffany Hendriks

 

I Know Him So Well - Lacey Marcangelo & Christine Donnelly

with Victoria Riley, Ellie Haran, Abigail Patience & Sophie Keeping – Penny Lane / Sophie Ware

 

Whistle Down the Wind - Sat 3.00 Musical Theatre – Lauren Stroud

 

Hairspray - Mon 6.30 Jazz – Sophie Ware

 

 

 

Evening Running Order

 

2nd Half

 

Season of Love / The Rose - Sat 3.00 Singing Workshop – Penny Lane

 

The Chickies and the Duck - Tues 6.30 Street – Jennifer Lissar

 

Hoodlem - Wed 7.30 Street – Laura Beard

 

Puppet On a String - Micaela Infante & Olivia Ward – Lauren Stroud

 

The Way You Make Me Feel - Thurs 7.30 Inter Foundation – Sarah Hewitt

 

I Can Show You the World – Jessica Allen & Lawrence Michalowski – Penny Lane

 

Fame - Thurs 5.30 Musical Theatre – Hannah Dillamore

 

Candyman - Wed 4.30 & 6.30 Commercial Jazz – Tiffany Hendriks

 

Move, Dance, Be Born - Wed 6.30 Advanced Jazz – Hayley Taylor

 

Ballet Solo - Georgia Ware – Georgia Ware

 

One…Singular Sensation - Mon 6.30 Intermediate Tap – Alex Bootman

 

Ballet Solo – Tamara Lim – Sophie Ware

 

Stardust - Sat 2.00 Grade 5 Ballet – Sarah Hewitt

 

Dynamic - Sun 11.30 Street – Zarina Furmenger

 

Y2Dance - Tues 5.30 Street – Jennifer Lissar

 

Lux Aeterna - Fri 7.00 Advanced Foundation – Hayley Taylor

 

Sleeping Beauty - Sun 10.30 Ballet Technique – Sophie Ware

 

I’m a Woman - Mon 7.30 Adult Tap – Alex Bootman

 

J’s Crew - Tues 7.30 Street – Jennifer Lissar

 

Pas de Deux - Rachel Ware & Louis Constantine – Rachel Ware

 

Sun Goes Down - Wed 5.30 Contemporary – Hayley Taylor

 

Tell Him - Sophie Ware & Lauren Stroud – Sophie Ware / Lauren Stroud

 

Little Rascals - Sun 12.30 Street – Zarina Furmenger

 

Legally Blonde - Sun 11.30 Musical Theatre – Lauren Stroud

 

FINALE – You Can’t Stop the Beat - Reprise

 

 

More Pupil Achievements!

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Congratulations to the following pupils:

Georgia Ware will take up a place in Year 10 at White Lodge in September

Holly Williams has earned a place at the London Junior Ballet

Lila Beck is now a Junior Associate at the Royal Ballet

Victoria Riley has won the cup for Summer School 2008

We are very proud of you all!

Box Office Now Open!

Friday, July 18th, 2008

The Beck Theatre Box Office is now open. Please call 020 8561 8371 to book tickets.

Please note that if your child is in one half only you may buy a half price cast seat for them to watch the other half of the show with you. Details of which classes are performing in which half are given below.

Matinee Show - Both Halves

Saturday 2.00 Singing Workshop

Matinee Show - First Half Only

Monday 3.45 Tap – Alex
Monday 4.15 Tap - Alex
Tuesday 2.00 Baby Ballet
Tuesday 4.00 Primary Ballet - Hayley
Tuesday 4.45 Grade 1 Ballet - Hayley
Wednesday 4.00 4yr Ballet – Hayley
Wednesday 3.45 Jazz - Natalie
Thursday 11.00 Baby Ballet
Thursday 1.00 Tiny Tap – Jo
Thursday 4.00 Musical Theatre - Hannah
Friday 4.00 Pre-Primary - Caroline
Friday 4.30 Primary - Caroline
Friday 5.15 Grade 1 – Caroline
Sunday 9.30 Ballet Technique – Sophie

Matinee Show - Second Half Only

Monday 4.15 Jazz – Bradley
Monday 5.00 Jazz – Bradley
Thursday 3.45 Street - Bradley
Saturday 9.00 Baby Ballet – Helen
Saturday 9.45 4yr Ballet – Helen
Saturday 10.30 Rising 5s Ballet – Helen
Saturday 9.00 Pre-Primary – Sarah
Saturday 9.45 Primary – Sarah
Saturday 10.30 Grade 1 - Sarah
Saturday 1.00 Jazz & Tap – Sophie
Saturday 3pm Musical Theatre – Lauren
Sunday 9.45 Street - Jo

Evening Show - Both Halves

Saturday 3.00 Singing Workshop

Evening Show - First Half Only

Monday 5.45 Jazz – Bradley
Monday 6.30 Jazz – Bradley
Monday 5.00 Tap – Alex
Monday 5.45 Tap – Alex
Tuesday 5.30 Grade 2 Ballet - Hayley
Tuesday 6.30 Grade 3 Ballet – Hayley
Wednesday 4.30 Grade 3 Ballet -Hayley
Wednesday 4.30 Jazz – Natalie
Wednesday 5.30 Jazz - Natalie
Thursday 4.30 Street – Bradley
Thursday 5.30 Street – Bradley
Thursday 6.30 Street – Gwen
Thursday 7.30 Street – Gwen
Thursday 8.30 Street – Gwen
Friday 4.00 Grade 4 Ballet - Hayley
Friday 5.00 Grade 5 Ballet – Hayley
Saturday 11.15 Grade 2 Ballet – Sarah
Saturday 12.00 Grade 3 Ballet – Sarah
Saturday 1.00 Grade 4 Ballet – Sarah
Saturday 3.00 Musical Theatre – Lauren
Sunday 9.30 Ballet Technique - Sophie
Sunday 10.30 Ballet Technique - Sophie
Sunday 10.30 Street – Jo

Evening Show - Second Half Only

Monday 6.30 Tap – Alex
Monday 7.30 Adult Tap – Alex
Tuesday 5.30 Street – Jennifer
Tuesday 6.30 Street – Jennifer
Tuesday 7.30 Street – Jennifer
Wednesday 5.30 Contemporary - Hayley
Wednesday 6.30 Advanced Jazz - Hayley
Wednesday 6.30 Jazz - Natalie
Wednesday 7.30 Street – Laura
Thursday 5.30 Musical Theatre - Hannah
Thursday 7.30 Inter Foundation – Sarah
Friday 7.00 – Adv Foundation – Hayley
Saturday 2.00 Grade 5 Ballet – Sarah
Saturday Ballet Show Class – Sophie
Sunday 11.30 Musical Theatre - Lauren
Sunday 11.30 Street – Zarina
Sunday 12.30 Street – Zarina

Summer Holiday Activities

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

We have lots going on over the summer holidays!
All our activities are open to both new and existing pupils. Places are limited and are quickly being filled so please book ASAP on 01895 631858 or email info@suzannes-dance.co.uk

Summer School

This year’s summer school will run from Monday 4th to Friday 8th August, 10am-4pm.

Group 1: 5 to 9 years
Group 2: 10 - 16 years

The summer school will include ballet, jazz, contemporary and musical theatre classes as well as a creative workshop. There will be a performance for parents on Friday 8th August at 3pm.

The five day course will cost £150.

Ballet Workshops

Our popular ballet workshops will be running on the following days:
5-9 years: Monday 11th and Monday 18th August 11am-2pm
10-14years: Wednesday 13th and Wednesday 20th August 11am-2pm
£15 per day

Ballet Workshops are aimed at improving basic technique and there will be a short performance for parents at the end. For the younger age group there will be a creative workshop after lunch for children to use their artistic skills. This will include decorating masks and ballet shoes. For the older group there will be an ‘Introduction to Pointework’ workshop which will include pre-pointe exercises, foot care and progress into pointework.

High School Musical Workshops

For 5 to 9 year olds. Running Tuesday 12th and Tuesday 19th August, 11am-2pm. £15 per day.

Hairspray Workshops

For 10 to 14 year olds. Running Thursday 14th and Thursday 21st August, 11am-2pm. £15 per day.

New classes opening in September!

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Register now for classes opening in September! Call 01895 631858 to book.
Classes marked with an asterisk* will be taking part in our October show at the Beck Theatre!

Adult Bodytone

Tuesday 10-11am

LAMDA Drama

Tuesday
4.00 – 4.45 6-9yrs
4.45 – 5.30 10-14yrs

*Disco Jazz with Natalie

Wednesday
3.45 – 4.30 4-6yrs

*Commercial Jazz with Natalie

Wednesday
4.30 - 5.30 10-12yrs
5.30 - 6.30 7-10yrs
6.30 - 7.30 11-16yrs

*Musical Theatre with Hannah

Thursday
4.00 - 5.30 5-8yrs
5.30 – 7.30 9-13yrs
Please note that due to very high demand, pupils already attending Saturday or Sunday Musical Theatre will not be able to join these classes.

*Street with Bradley

Thursday
3.45 – 4.30 4-6yrs
4.30 – 5.30 7-10yrs
5.30 – 6.30 11-16yrs

*Street with Gwen

Thursday
6.30 – 7.30 13yrs+ (advanced)
7.30 – 8.30 13yrs+ (beginners)
8.30 – 9.30 Adults

*RAD Ballet with Hayley

Friday
4.00 – 5.00 Grade 4 (10-11yrs)
5.00 – 6.00 Grade 5 (11-12yrs)

*Ballet with Sophie

Saturday
11.15 – 12.15 Show Class 9yrs+
12.15 – 1.00 Pointe Class

Current class availability

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Join now and be in our October show at the Beck Theatre!

We have places available in the following classes:

Monday Tap
3.45 – 4.15 4-5yrs
4.15 – 5.00 6-7yrs
5.00 – 5.45 8-9yrs
5.45 – 6.30 11-13yrs
6.30 – 7.30 11yrs+
7.30 – 8.30 Adults

Monday 8-10pm Adult Ballroom (Intermediate)

Tuesday 2-2.30pm Baby Ballet (2-4yrs)

Tuesday Street
5.30 – 6.30 9-14yrs
6.30 – 7.30 Junior Show Class
7.30 – 8.30 Senior Show Class

Wednesday Jazz
4.30 – 5.30 10-12yrs
5.30 – 6.30 7-10yrs
6.30 – 7.30 13yrs+

Wednesday 7.30 – 8.30 Street 13yrs+

Wednesday 7.30 – 8.30 Adult Pilates

Thursday 11-11.30am Baby Ballet (2-4yrs)

Thursday 1-1.30pm Tiny Tap (2-4yrs)

Thursday 7.30 – 8.30 Intermediate Foundation Ballet

Friday 10-11am Adult Pilates

Friday Ballet
4.00 – 4.30 Pre-Primary (4-5yrs)
4.30 – 5.15 Primary (6-7yrs)
5.15 – 6.15 Grade 1 (7-8yrs)

Saturday Ballet
9.00 – 9.30 Baby Ballet (2-3yrs)
9.30 – 10.15 4yrs
10.15 – 11.00 Rising 5s
9.00 – 9.45 Pre-Primary (4-5yrs)
9.45 – 10.30 Primary (6-7yrs)
10.30 – 11.15 Grade 1 (7-8yrs)
11.15 – 12.00 Grade 2 (8-9yrs)
12.00 – 1.00 Grade 3 (9-10yrs)
1.00 – 2.00 Grade 4 (10-11yrs)
2.00 – 3.00 Grade 5 (11-12yrs)

Saturday 1.00 – 2.00 Jazz & Tap

Saturday Singing Workshops
2.00 – 3.00 Under 10s
3.00 – 4.00 10yrs+

Sunday Street
9.45 – 10.30 5-7yrs
10.30 – 11.30 7-10yrs
11.30 – 12.30 10-12yrs
12.30 – 1.30 12yrs+

Pupil Achievements

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

We are very proud of the recent achievements of our pupils, which include:

Ealing Dance Festival

Alex and Iris Kalian (3rd in their song and dance duet)

Lydia Kalian (3rd in her song and dance solo)

Micaela Infante and Olivia Ward (1st in their song and dance duet)

Olivia Ward (gold for her song and dance solo + cup)

 

Alex Kalian and Olivia Ward were both invited to compete in the Stella Mason competition and Alex won a bronze medal.  Well done both of you.  Congratulations also to Morgan Hartley who danced her first ever ballet solo at Ealing and scored a very creditable 82 marks.

 

Lauren Porter has gained a place at The Royal Ballet School (White Lodge) and starts there in September.

 

Lauren Lucas has gained a place at Central Ballet School starting in September.

 

Sophie Ware has gained a place at Laine Theatre Arts starting September.  Sophie will continue teaching at Suzanne’s on Saturdays and Sundays.   

 

Martina Jones has gained a place at Young Dancers Academy and will be joining Georgia Ware there in September.

 

Singing          

Congratulations to Jessica Allen, Lawrence Micaelowski, Georgia Ware and Martina Jones who all successfully auditioned for the AMTC Group and will be competing at Euro Disney in November.  Thank you Penny for all your hard work in their vocal training.

 

Beck Youth Theatre

 

 

Lauren Stroud and Sophie Ware will both be performing lead roles in the Beck Youth Theatre production of Summer Holiday. Laura Arnold and Hannah Dillamore have earned lead dancer roles.  Well done girls, we can’t wait to see you perform!