June Performances open next weekend!

Our June performances open next Saturday, June 8, at 7:00 pm, at Mt. Spokane High School Theatre.  We promise a delightful program for the entire family to watch.  Our new ballet "The Chrysalis in the Garden" will involve dancers ages 3 and up, and tell the story of the metamorphosis.  The story begins with three mischievous boys wandering through the garden, discovering sunbeams, flowers, raindrops, and even a caterpillar.  Later, finding a chrysalis in the garden, and knowing they probably shouldn't, try to peel away the layers of the chrysalis to reveal what is inside.  The Fairy of Moonlight scolds them, and then tells them how it is the struggle of the butterfly that makes her strong.  That without the struggle to get out of the chrysalis (which is what pushes meconium into the wings and creates strength), the butterfly's wings would remain weak, and she would die.
The boys then leave the chrysalis, and watch in wonder as the butterfly struggles, breaks free of her shell, and dances the beautiful allegro of spring!  Please join us for this delightful story.  Admission is free, but seating is limited, and usually fills to capacity, so arrive early to secure your seating.
If you have questions regarding any of our performances, please call the studio at 467-0765 or e-mail inlandnwballet@aol.com.  If you would like to arrange for your child to meet the butterfly backstage after the performance, please contact Studio Director Janine Fraser at inlandnwballet@aol.com early this week.

Registration Day is upon us!  Many of our current students were able to pre-register, as long as they are remaining in the same class.  Registration for current students moving to a new class will be held on Saturday, June 1st at noon.  You must be a current student to register on this day.

Registration for new students will take place beginning Monday June 13, at 10:00 a.m. for the openings that remain after Saturday.

If you are a current student, please read your packet carefully to make sure you understand the easiest way to register.  If you are new, please call to have a packet mailed to you.  We have a fabulous fall schedule lined up with some excellent instructors, and are excited to begin planning for the new year!  :)

Link for ballet music...:)

As promised, here is the link for the music we have been using in our ballet classes this spring.  "Pavane" music is tradional court dance music used in England during the 16th and 17th centuries...

http://www.amazon.com/Pavane-Shelley-Phillips/dp/B000005C35

For the particular selection that your child's ballet class is using, please ask his or her instructor...:)

An artist's review of this musical selection:

"If you enjoy traditional/baroque folk music of the British Isles, unadorned by vocals, and sparsely orchestrated so that each note shines through, this music deserves your rapt attention. I would compare this to the best of British 16th and 17th Century "roots" music from the likes of The Broadside Band, Hesperus, Chatham Baroque and the Baltimore Consort - which is distinguished company to be in indeed!   Even the numerous very upbeat pieces have a certain gentle refinement to them that transports one to imaginary Elizabethan times."

 

The artist, Shelley Phillips, whose talents include playing the harp, recorder, oboe, English horn and whistle,  received her M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In addition to performing and recording in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas, she is director of the Santa Cruz Community Music School. She is a member of the Narnian Consort, Coulter/Phillips Ensamble, the Shaker Ensemble and the Anjali Quartet.  We are delighted to listen and share her music.  You can purchase her music at the link above...:)

Wow, as you can see, we have not been using our blog lately, as most of our updates go directly to Facebook page, where we have a direct interaction with our readers.  If you have not checked out our facebook page, that is the place to go for consistent updates on our latest happenings...:)

We do have a new facebook page dedicated solely to our Ballet Barre Core Conditioning Class, with a session beginning this week.  If you want tights abs and glutes, now is the time to get them, because you know, summer bodies are made in the winter!  Follow the link from our main facebook page, or ask in the studio for info regarding this class...:)

Ballet 4 and 4+ and Contemporary costumes...:)

 

 

Ballet 4, here you are...:)

For Contemporary Costumes, photos are unavailable on our blog,
so simply click the following link...

http://www.kellecompany.com/catalog/2013/index.html#/138/
This costume is for Contemporary 5/6, in eggplant and silver, top left corner...:)


http://www.kellecompany.com/catalog/2013/index.html#/156/
This costume is for Contemporary 4, in aqua blue orchid and sunrise orange, Miss Sarah will choose who wears what color...:)

Costume orders must be postmarked by Saturday!

Costumes orders postmarked from Monday Dec. 17th froward, will cost a full 25.00 higher...Yikes!  Order on time to save you stress and money.  Costumes ordered after Dec. 15th are not guaranteed to arrive in time for photos or performances...:(

 

 

We like the no stress, lower cost option, don't you?  Photos of costumes are posted below...:)

Size charts are available in the studio, but your instructor cannot show them to you while she is teaching another class, so please ask at another time, or come in during the daytime to check the charts.  We do not pass out copies for everyone, just bring in your measurements and check it against the charts that we have.

2013 Performance Costumes

 

Above in blue:  Creative Dance 1 Ballet Only

 

Above in yellow/peach:  Creative Dance 2 Ballet Only

 

 

Above: Ballet 1

Above in peacock blue:  Ballet 2 and 3

Ballet 4 and 4+ photo not available online at this point

 

Above:  Ballet 5/6 in either salmon (shown) or aqua

Below:  The sunrise soloist costume in yellow/peach, and Miss Janine's tap/ballet in aqua...:)

 



 

 

 

 

Above: Friday 4:30 and 6:15 Hip Hop costume photo, both classes will wear the coral and black costume shown, but in different performances...:) 

 

Above:  Thurs. 6:30 tap class in hot pink/orange, so fun!

 

Above:  Fri. 5:30 possible costume, final decision by Friday...:)  If we choose the sparkly hoodie, it will be in pink, as shown in the group photo, rather than blue.  The blue is shown for back detail.

If we choose the mesh top and hip hop pants (online photo not available at thsi time), the color will be red or blue...:) 

Miss Sarah's costumes will be posted online soon...:)

Spokane Nutcracker tickets on sale at the Symphony ticket office now!

Yes, we just had auditions, 

and yes, the Symphony is already selling tickets to the December Production!  We are preparing our group ticket order and will be offering them at discounted rates to students and parents soon, look for sign up info posted on the bulletin boards...:)

On achieving goals...

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Thought for this week:  

Figure out what you want most, don't let what 

you want right this minute 

(such as "to sleep in instead of get up and train for your goals") 

get in the way. Give up the short term 

good thing for the long term best thing...:)

Happy Goal Achieving!

Meet us at the ballet barre for a great class...:)

Have you always wanted to feel like a dancer, with beautiful posture that only comes from a strong core?  Longing for strong tight glutes as well?  Join us for our "Ballet Conditioning" class, based on ballet barre exercises and core strengthening exercises to train you in the way a dancer trains.  

After the 10 minute center port de corps warm up, we complete a 30 minute barre, then we return to center for 15 minutes to train our glutes and core, and stretch it all out with 20 minutes of a yoga based balance and stretch.

This fun class will focus on glutes, abs, lower back, inner and outer thighs, as well as hamstrings, quads, calves, shins, and the upper body.  Classes are held Tuesday mornings at 5:45 a.m., and Friday mornings at 9:30, and last one hour and 15 minutes.  You may sign up for one class or both, tuition for an 8 week session is 100.00 attending twice a week, 75.00 attending once (you must indicate whether you choose Tuesday OR Friday on your registration form).  Please know that this class is not designed to change your body with a once a week class, but the knowledge you will gain with exercises and posture and muscular awareness will  give you options for exercises you can perform within your own workouts on your off days from class.

Drop ins are allowed if space is available, for a charge of 12.00 per class.

Please speak with Studio Director and instructor of the class, Janine Fraser for more details...inlandnwballet@aol.com or 467-0765

We also have a possible Tuesday evening class in the works, please speak with studio director Janine Fraser if interested.

The mind determine what's possible.  

The heart surpasses it.

Pilar Coolinta

Nutcracker auditions taking place Saturday, Sept. 21, 2012

Auditions will be held at Academy of Dance, located at 14214 Sprague, and this year's cast will be rehearsed by our favorite Peggy Goodner...:)

Dancers ages 6 and up, with a height range of 3' 6" - 5' 5' are welcome to audition

See Miss Janine for specific times and details of each of the four audition sessions, 

and info regarding specific roles

Audition fee $15 cash only

Performance fee if chosen $50 cash only

Fall classes are in full swing!  We look forward to a fantastic year ahead.  To help your dance year go smoothly, please review our dress code policies to ensure that you enter the studio prepared for each and every class.  If you have any questions about studio policies and procedures, please ask Susie or Cheryl, they will be happy to help you!  Remember that most of our updates are now sent through facebook. so please check in often.  We love to hold facebook drawings, and in fact, just gave away 5 eight week scholarships for dance tuition, so don't forget to check in...:)