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Ballet News Thursday, October 03 2019
FALL THEME: This fall, the dancers will be learning about how to guard their thoughts and words so that they are pleasing to God and a blessing to others - Philippians 4:8 is our key verse. COLUMBUS DAY – Monday, October 14 – Classes are ON! CLASSES ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31: All classes at regular times/locations EXCEPT: SEMESTER CALENDAR NOTES: Check out our full calendar on our website – www.perimeterballet.com/calendar. We will post any cancellations on the homepage when you enter our site. *NO classes the week of November 25-29 for Thanksgiving. RECITAL FEES DUE: Recital/Costume fees are due by December 1. A late fee of $10 will be applied if payment is not received by December 10. You may pay via check to Perimeter Ballet and drop off in the ballet office slot, via credit card authorization if you turned in a form to the office, or via online – just go to our homepage and click “Make a Payment” at the top right of the page (link will be active on November 1). Fees are: TUITION DUE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER: Tuition is due the first week of December even though classes end for the semester on December 12! Please do not combine with recital fees.
What to Bring to the Party: We need one parent from each class to bring drinks (small water bottles or juice boxes work great). If you’d like to be that parent for your class, please email ballet@perimeter.org ASAP. ALL other moms should bring some type of snack/finger food for the girls and guests to enjoy...NO popcorn and no nut-related foods please. If your dancer is in II-A, II-B, III, IVA/C (>one class per week), their dance/party will be as follows: Ballet II-A (M/W) Wednesday, 12/11 Ballet II-A (M/TH) Thursday, 12/12 Ballet II-B Wednesday, 12/11 Ballet III Thursday, 12/12 Ballet IVA Tuesday, 12/10 at 5:45PM Ballet IVC Tuesday, 12/10 at 7:45PM CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THE NUTCRACKER!
CHRISTMAS EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES AT PERIMETER CHURCH: BEAUTY & THE BEAST WITH PAQUITA IS COMING! PARENT MEETING FOR PERFORMING COMPANY AND BEAUTY & THE BEAST CAST! REMINDER: When waiting in hallways and area outside ballet office during classes, please keep noise down to a reasonable level, no running, and keep an eye on younger children especially before 5:00PM since church employees are still working. Please keep all areas neat and tidy as well! Thank you! SICK POLICY: Although we place a high value on attendance, if your child is sick (has a fever or an obvious runny nose and/or cough) please keep them out of class until they are better – 24 hours fever-free & not contagious. Please notify ballet@perimeter.org of your child’s absence. DONATIONS: If you have outgrown ballet shoes, leotards or tights around your house, please consider donating them to us so they can be used as needed. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A FINANCIAL DONATION TO HELP SUPPORT US as the year comes to a close! Any amount is greatly appreciated. Check out our website under “Support” for details on why and how to give. All donations are tax-deductible! LIKE US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow us on our Instagram and Facebook page “Perimeter Ballet.” We have and will be posting photos of our events along with other current news and information. Check it out and spread the word to your contacts! INTERESTED IN THE ARTS FOR YOUR STUDENT? INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT PERIMETER CHURCH? WORSHIP SERVICES ARE HELD: SATURDAY SUNDAY Tuesday, January 15 2019
THANK YOU! Thank you so much to our Perimeter Ballet and Perimeter Church families and friends for attending our Behold the Lamb of God Christmas production! We had the highest attendance ever for a Perimeter Ballet production! Thank you to Perimeter Church for hosting this beautiful event!
CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT NIGHT AT THE AVALON! Wednesday, January 16, from 6:00-8:00PM! Part of the proceeds will be donated to Perimeter Ballet to support our school & Coppelia production, so invite your family & friends!
COPPELIA: Thursday, January 31 @ 7:00PM Friday, February 1 @ 7:30PM Saturday, February 2 @ 11:00AM followed by the Doll Picnic
CALENDAR NOTES Monday, January 21 (MLK Jr. Day) & Monday, February 18 (Presidents Day) - NO Regular Ballet Classes!
WINTER THEME Our theme for the year is “Lessons from Coppelia.” We will continue with this through February. In March, we will focus on the words of the class recital songs which will make their songs/dances more meaningful and special! We will conclude with Easter devotionals in April.
WINTER FLU & COLD ALERT Although we place a high value on attendance, if your child is sick (has a fever or an obvious runny nose and/or cough) please keep them out of class until they are better. But do notify the office if your child will be absent.
TUITION Tuition payments are due the first week of each month for January – April.
MAY RECITAL DRESSES ARE COMING IN! We will be sending home recital dresses with your dancers over the next month or two. Please no playing in the dresses - keep the dress along with the headpiece in the garment bag until the recital so it stays neat and clean!
MAY 2 & 3 RECITAL CHAPERONE DUTIES Most of you will be asked to chaperone during a recital rehearsal or during the recital your child is not dancing in. The chaperone list will be sent out in March. If you have a situation where it would be difficult for you to chaperone, like you have a baby that is 8 months old or younger, you’ll be 7+ months pregnant come May, etc. please let us know SOON (by February 1) so we can take you off the chaperone list. To find out which recital night your dancer will be in, check the website under General Info - Ballet Recital.
PROFESSIONAL RECITAL PICTURES Friday, April 19 – afternoon in Upstairs Studio Keiko Guest will be here for individual photos of dancers in their recital costumes. For those new to our school, Keiko is a well-known photographer with a ballet background. She knows how to work with and pose even the youngest dancers. The pictures you will receive are professional quality and will be a precious keepsake. And, Keiko has not increased her prices over the past 10 years! More details coming in March.
SUMMER CAMP DATES – REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 15 ONLINE! God’s Little Princess Camps: June 3 - 7 (PreK – Grade 2); June 24 – 28 (PreK & K only) and July 15 - 19 (PreK – Grade 3) This is a sweet, creative and high energy camp for the youngest dancers, ages 3.5 – 9 (dancers currently in Creative Movement, PreBallet, Grade 1, Grade 2 & Ballet I). Throughout the week, characteristics of God’s princess will come to life through the artistry of thematic dances, hands-on crafts, games and imaginative play. Younger dancers (PreK & K) attend daily from 9:30-12:30 and older dancers attend daily from 1:30-4:30. More information coming your way in March, so be thinking about who your daughter can invite to join her for this fun camp.
Intermediate Intensive: June 17 - 21 This intensive is designed for our current dancers in II-A and II-B and for those who are 9 years old and above who are interested in learning more about dance. In addition to ballet classes, dancers will broaden their horizons with modern and jazz classes. Meets daily from 9:00-3:00. More information available in March.
Advanced Intensive: June 10 - 14 Required for all Perimeter Ballet Apprentice I and II dancers, Company dancers, and suggested for students currently in levels III-V. Open to advanced and intermediate level dancers who have had at least one year of pointe work or who receive instructor’s recommendation. The week will feature classes in technique, pointe, partnering, jazz, variations, and musical theater. Dancers should arrive at 8:50. The lunch hour will include a devotion and discussion time as we encourage students to seek, honor, and serve the Lord with their gifts and talents. Teachers will include those from Perimeter Ballet faculty as well as various guest teachers. Meets daily from 9:00-5:00. More information available in March.
FALL 2019 REGISTRATION Registration for next year 2019/20 begins April 15 online! Details to come! 14 5:09 PM
Thursday, October 18 2018
FALL THEME: Our theme for the year is “Lessons from Coppelia.” In October, we are focusing on FRIENDSHIP with “A friend loves at all times” (Proverbs 17:17). In November, we will focus on not conforming to the pattern of the world, but being transformed by the renewing of our minds by the Spirit (Romans 12:2). CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31: All classes at regular times EXCEPT: SICK POLICY: Although we place a high value on attendance, if your child is sick (has a fever or an obvious runny nose and/or cough) please keep them out of class until they are better – 24 hours fever-free & not contagious. Please notify ballet@perimeter.org of your child’s absence. RECITAL FEES DUE: Recital/Costume fees are due by December 1. A late fee of $10 will be applied if payment is not received by December 10. You may pay via check to Perimeter Ballet and drop off in the ballet office slot, via credit card authorization if you turned in a form to the office, or via online – just go to our homepage and click “Make a Payment” at the top right of the page (link will be active on November 1). Fees are as follows: TUITION DUE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER: Tuition is due the first week of December even though classes end on December 6! Please do not combine with recital fees. REMINDER: When waiting in hallways and area outside ballet office during classes, please keep noise down to a reasonable level, no running, and keep an eye on younger children especially before 5:00PM since church employees are still working. Please keep all areas neat and tidy as well! Thank you! CALENDAR NOTES: When in doubt if we are having classes, check out the calendar on our website – www.perimeterballet.com/calendar. We will post any cancellations on the homepage when you enter our site. NO classes the week of November 19-23 for Thanksgiving. CHRISTMAS DANCES & PARTIES – DECEMBER 3-6: What to Bring to the Party: We need one parent from each class to bring drinks (small water bottles or juice boxes work great). If you’d like to be that parent for your class, please email ballet@perimeter.org ASAP. ALL other moms should bring some type of snack/finger food for the girls and guests to enjoy...NO popcorn and NO nut-related foods please. If your dancer is in II-A, II-B, III, IVA/B (>one class per week), their dance/party will be: Ballet II-A (M/W) Wednesday, 12/5 Ballet II-A (M/TH) Thursday, 12/6 Ballet II-B Wednesday, 12/5 Ballet III Thursday, 12/6 Ballet IVA Tuesday, 12/4 at 5:45PM Ballet IVB Tuesday, 12/4 at 7:45PM CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD! Join Perimeter Ballet’s performing company as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ! This moving one-hour journey from the prophets to the Promised One features contemporary dance, visual art, and drama set to the beautiful music of Andrew Peterson. Performances are Sunday, December 2, at 3:30 or 5:30PM in the Perimeter Church Sanctuary. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show times. FREE ADMISSION, so please spread the word and come enjoy!
DONATIONS: If you have outgrown ballet shoes, leotards or tights around your house, please consider donating them to us so they can be used as needed. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A FINANCIAL DONATION TO HELP SUPPORT US as the year comes to a close! Any amount is greatly appreciated. Check out our website under “Support” for details on why and how to give. All donations are tax-deductible! LIKE US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow us on our Instagram and Facebook page “Perimeter Ballet.” We have and will be posting photos of our events along with other current news and information. Check it out and spread the word to your contacts! INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT PERIMETER CHURCH? You are invited to attend Taste of Perimeter - a fun, low-key evening that provides your family with an easy way to investigate Perimeter Church! Taste of Perimeter offers you a sample of how Perimeter works through children in our KidsQuest ministry, youth in The Bricks Student Center, and adults to prepare hearts of all ages to serve our community. Through the telling of the Perimeter Story by our lead teaching pastor, Randy Pope, you'll get a front-row seat in learning how Perimeter got its start. Our hope is that this first taste will whet your appetite to get connected at Perimeter through our Membership Class, where you'll learn a lot more about how and why we do what we do. Sunday, October 28 5:00 - 7:30 PM Fellowship Hall All Attendees: Please bring two dishes: a main dish and either a vegetable or salad to share. Register at: https://www.perimeter.org/page/visitors/visit-perimeter/taste-of-perimeter/
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