One week of summer camp left!

Summer ballet students dancing with props for "Imagination Dance"...:)

 

We have only one week of summer camp left for our younger students!  For the week of July 29 - Aug. 1, we have a couple openings in our 3-5 year old Cinderella Camp, and only one opening left in our 6-9 year old Butterfly Camp.  If you would like more info on these camps, please call the studio at 467-0765...:)

Upper level camps take place the first two weeks in August, with classes taught by Peggy Goodner, call for info on those intensives as well!

Summer Classes Begin Tomorrow!

Summer classes begin tomorrow, and we are so excited!  

We have many different summer dances going on this summer, Cinderella camp, Butterfly camp, pointe and pre-pointe focus classes, Ballet at all levels and Hip Hip/Jazz too!  

We are so excited to share these camps with you...:)  

While camps for this week are full, we have camps happening every week until mid-August, many that still have a few openings.  Check out our camp schedule on our web site at inlandnwballet.com under the heading "Latest News" for info.

Fall schedule and Registration Form links!

For our registration form and 2013-14 fall schedule, click the links below!  Also available is our document to help you discern if your young child (3-4 year old) is ready for Creative Dance classes...:)

INB 2013-14 fall schedule

2013-14 INB Registration Form

ready for cd updated for 2013-14.doc

Drawings for dance tuition...:)

Do you know that we give away gift certificates on our new facebook fan page on a regular basis?  They include gift certificates for dance tuition, ballet slippers, ballerina bears and all kinds of fun.

We do this to reward our parents that keep up on Facebook, because you are usually among our most imformed parents!

Just go to facebook and search "inland Northwest Ballet of Spokane" (you must find the page with the "of Spokane" or you will reach our old friend page, which is no longer being used).  "Like" our page and watch for drawings!  We have one going on now for $50 in summer dance tuition, and you can win for you or someone else, don't you know a little dancer that wants to dance?  :)

Pictures passed out during class this week!

Remember that dance photos will be passed out during class this week, we can't wait to see them all!  Another note on performances - All of our performances went amazingly smoothly this year, thanks to all who helped out backstage, you are truly gems!  Backstage parents make it possible for all of the dancers to sit in the wings during the entire show and watch the dancing up close, something they simply love to do!  Thanks a million!  :)

Registration for both fall and summer classes, including summer dance camp for 3-9 year olds, and ballet intensives with Sarah Glesk and Peggy Goodner continue this week!  Call 467-0765 or stop by for more info...:)

Performances continue this weekend!

Our performances continue this Saturday, with a matinee at 2 pm and an evening 

performance at 7 pm, at Mt. Spokane High School.  

All performances have free admittance, but arrive early, the seats will fill!  INB will present "The Chrysalis" ballet, a story of the metamorphosis.  After intermission, we will present our contemporary/modern/tap/hip hop portion of the show, including "Cello Wars" pictured above...:)

Registration begins today for new students, come visit us and learn about our program...:)  We have a terrific schedule lined up for both summer and fall students. 

Summer camp includes both Cinderella Dance Camp and Butterfly Dance Camp, where students learn about the metamorphosis, and dance with the butterfly herself!  Call 467-0765 or e-mail us at inlandnwballet@aol.com for more info.

Also be sure to check out our new INB Facebook Page, for more drawings than every before...

Our old page will soon be abandoned, so be sure to "like" our new page to stay in touch!

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.