Stage Rehearsal (at venue): Saturday the 24th November 10.00am - 1.00pm Westlake Boys High School Theatre *You will not need to wear any costumes for this rehearsal Parent help: We require 2 parents to help with children back stage for each class & each performance. If you are able to help it would be greatly appreciated. Due to safety regulations, we cannot have any extra parents back stage. However, I will discuss this situation with parents of Fairy Class & Pre-School Classes. Costumes: Jazz Costumes Primary 1 Jazz (Dancing In The Moonlight ) : Black Jazz shoes or Black Slip-on shoes and Black knee height leggings Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Primary 2 Jazz (Walking On The Sunshine ) : Black Jazz shoes or Black Slip-on shoes Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 1 Jazz (Reach Fo The Stars) : Black Jazz shoes and black knee height leggings Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher Grade 2 Jazz (Brighter Than the Sun) : Black Jazz shoes and black bike shorts. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 3 Jazz (All Stars) : Black Jazz shoes and black bike shorts. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 4 Jazz (Moonlight) : Black Jazz shoes and black bike shorts. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. * This week I would like to discuss the option of wearing the Jazz tights. Pre-Elementary Jazz (Another Day Of Sun) : Black Jazz shoes & Black bike shorts. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Elementary Jazz & Advanced Jazz (Standing On The Sun) : Black Jazz shoes. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Ballet Costumes Fairy Class (Sun Sun Mr.Golden Sun) : Yellow T-shirts, Pink Ballet shoes & Yellow costume. Pre-School Ballet (Space Unicorn): Monday 10:15am Devonport & Wednesday 9:40am Devonport : Pink Ballet shoes, Ballet tights & Unicorn dress. Pre-School Ballet (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) Monday 9:10am Takapuna &, Friday 10:00am Devonport : Pink Ballet shoes, Ballet tights, White singlets & Blue Star costume. Pre-School Ballet (Days in The Sun ) Saturday 9am Takapuna : Pink Ballet shoes and Ballet tights. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Pre-School Ballet ( You Are My Sunshine ) Saturday 10am Devonport: Pink Ballet shoes and Ballet tights. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Rosette Pre Grade (Shooting Star) Monday 3:30pm, Friday 3:30pm Devonport & Saturday 9:40am Takapuna : Pink Ballet shoes & pink tights. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Rosette Pre Grade (Here Comes The Sun) Saturday 10;50am & Saturday 11:35am Devonport : Pink Ballet shoes & Pink Ballet tights. Other costumes will be supplies by the teacher. Grade 2 (The Star) : Pink tights & ballet shoes. Other costume swill be supplied by the teacher. Grade 4 Ballet ( Talking to the moon ) : Ballet shoes & Ballet tights. Grade 6 ( Swimming In The Stars ) : Ballet shoes & Ballet tights. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Advanced (All Of The Stars ) : Pink tights, ballet shoes & Point shoes. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Contemporary Costumes Preparatory Contemporary (Galaxy) : All costume will be supplied by the teacher. Level 2 : All costume will be supplied by the teacher. Level 4: All costume will be supplied by the teacher. Make-up and hair: We ask that everyone does their own make-up and hair prior to coming to the theatre. This is due to the fact that there is no allocated space to do hair/make-up & there is no staff member to help you. Please ensure you use foundation, blush, eye liner, eye shadow, mascara & lipstick. There is a full guide below. Ballet students must tie up their hair in a neat bun with no fringe. Jazz students must tie up their hair in a pony tail with gel and hair spray. Please name all belongings such as shoes, clothing and bags as there is a possibility that they may be lost during the concert and rehearsals. We will not be responsible for any lost items. 
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 Maddy has been a critical part of the L'Ecole de Danse team for nearly three years now. Besides being an incredibly talented dancer and choreographer, our students love her for her kind and caring nature and bubbly personality. We sat down with her in our studio to ask her a few questions... 1. When and where did you learn to dance?
I started dancing at age 3, in a small town called Mackay, along the East coast of Australia. 2. What made you first realise you wanted to pursue a career as a dancer and dance teacher? I first realised I wanted to pursue a creative career in my early teens. I went full time as a dance student at 14 and did all my school by correspondence, I regularly saw my older girls that Iidealised go to auditions and accept jobs overseas. I think that's what made me want to pursue dance, travelling to new places and having a common love for this art. Also I love bringing joy to the people that get to watch you perform, its such a great feeling to see and hear their reactions to what you've created. I decided to pursue a teaching career a few years ago, I've always loved working with children and students, to see their faces light up when they have finally nailed a step they've been practicing for weeks is so rewarding. I like to think I can make a positive impact to these kids lives and be there as another role model for them if they ever need guidance. 3. What is your favourite style of dance and why? I started at 3 years old learning ballet, it wasn't until I was closer to a teenager that I found a love for this style. I absolutely loved the graceful, fluidity of every step, as well as the strong lines and the discipline you have to have to accomplish each difficult movement with a sense of ease. As I continued along this path I started to dip into other styles and find anincredible love for contemporary dance. I love the different type of movement, the floor work, the continued movement pathways, what you can create is honestly endless. 4. What are your must have items in your dance bag? Ballet Skirt and shoes, Mini first aid kit with LOTS of band strong aids, hair pins, ear phones, note book and pens. 5. What do you enjoy doing when you’re not busy dancing? I like to relax in some way, either going for walks, hanging out with friends, I love finding new places to visit and see. 6. What do you love about teaching L'Ecole de Danse dancers? I love the dedication they have towards each class. I also love that they know when they need to knuckle down in class and ask questions as well as having fun. I love hearing the stories about what the did at school and what they have coming up as well as their accomplishments outside of LDD. 7. If you could go back in time, what advice and lessons learned would you had given your “younger self”? I feel like this is the toughest question, umm.... probably, Don't be so hard on yourself. I feel like this industry can sometimes be quite negative, so its important to be in a positive learning atmosphere with people you trust. Do what makes you happy as life is way too short for anyone to be unhappy. Know its never ok to continuously compare yourself to others. Working hard pays off, never underestimate the power of practicing. and probably the biggest one, don't question yourself if what you're doing is right when you haven't even started.
Dancing can often be thought of as simply just an after school activity and all too often overlooked for all the other physical, emotional, social and educational benefits for children. Going into the New Year, I thought it was important to highlight some of the many amazing benefits your child is getting through their classes at L'Ecole de Danse.
Stage Rehearsal (at venue): Saturday the 2nd December 10.00am - 1.00pm Westlake Boys High School Theatre You will not need to wear any costumes for this rehearsal. VIEW STAGE REHEARSAL ORDER HERE. Make-up and hair: You must do your own make-up and hair prior to coming to the theatre on the day of the concert as you not have time to do it there. There is also no allocated place to do so and no staff members will be available to do your make-up and hair for you. Please use a foundation base, blush, eye liner, eye shadow, mascara & lipstick. The ballet students must tie up their hair in a neat bun with no fringe. Please use gel and hair spray to make your hair look nice and tidy. For Jazz students, please tie up your hair in a pony tail with gel and hair spray. For all Hip-Hop students please discuss hair styles with your allocated teacher. Please name all belongings such as shoes, clothing and bags as there is a possibility that they may be lost during the concert and rehearsals. We will not be responsible for any lost items. Parent help: We need 2 parents to help with children back stage for each class for each performance. If you are able to help, please let me know as soon as possible. Due to safety regulations, we cannot have any extra parents back stage. However, I will discuss this situation with parents of the Fairy Class & Pre-School Classes. If you are able to offer parent help, it will be greatly appreciated. CostumesJazz Costumes Primary 2 Jazz (Black Magic ) : Black Jazz shoes or Black Slip-on shoes and Black bike shorts. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 2 Jazz (Red Balloon) : Black Jazz shoes. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 4 Jazz (Pink Panther) : Black Jazz shoes. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. * This week I would like to discuss the option of wearing the Jazz tights. Pre-Elementary Jazz (Lorde) : Black Jazz shoes & Black bike shorts. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Elementary Jazz & Advanced Jazz (Black & Gold : Black Jazz shoes & Jazz tights. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Ballet Costumes Fairy Class (Somewhere Over The Rainbow) : White singlet & wings. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Pre-School Ballet (Frozen) Saturday 10am : Pink Ballet shoes & White singlet. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Pre-School Ballet (Moana) Thursday 9:15am Devonport, Wednesday 9:15am Takapuna & Saturday 9:50am Takapuna: Pink Ballet shoes, Pink leotard & hula skirt ( please chose your own colour). Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Hula skirts are available to be purchased from most 2 dollars shops. Pre-School Ballet (Mini Mouse ) Friday 10am & Friday 10:50am : Pink Ballet shoes and Black T-shirt. Please purchase the mini mouse outfit from Eriko. Rosette Pre Grade (Let It Snow) Friday 3:30pm : Pink Ballet shoes & pink tights. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Rosette Pre Grade (Lavender's Blue) Saturday 10;50am : Pink Ballet shoes & Pink Ballet tights. Other costumes will be supplies by the teacher. Rosette Pre Grade (Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer) Saturday 9am Takapuna : Pink Ballet shoes & Pink Ballet tights. Other costume supplied by the teacher. Grade 1 & Grade 2 (Painting the Roses Red) : Pink tights & ballet shoes. Other costume swill be supplied by the teacher. Grade 4 Ballet (Caribbean Blue) : Ballet shoes & Ballet tights. Grade 6 & Elementary ( Snow White ) : Ballet shoes & Ballet tights. Advanced (99 Red Balloons & Silver Fairy) : Pink tights, ballet shoes & Point shoes. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Contemporary Costumes Fun Contemporary (Lion King) : Black short bike pants. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Level 2 : Black leggings. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Level 3: White singlet (camisole). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher Open level : White singlet Hip Hop Costumes Your teacher would have spoken to you about your costume this week. If you are still not sure about your hip hop costume, please contact Eriko on e.finlay@xtra.co.nz.  Our senior dancers were fortunate enough to be invited to perform at Auckland Art Gallery on Sunday the 7th of May as part of NZ Dance Week 2017. It was the first chance for our Contemporary and Lyrical troupe to perform their competition pieces along side our Intermediate Ballet dancers and Hip-hop duo. We were only one of five dance schools in Auckland to be chosen to perform and were very grateful for the opportunity.
Thank you so much to our dancers who performed and a big thank you to all the friends and family who supported us as well. What a special performance in a beautiful space!  It's NZ DANCE WEEK from the 22nd - 30th April and we are so delighted to be a part of this celebration of dance! L'Ecole de Danse will be getting involved with a big Holiday Photo Competition and a performance at the Auckland Art Gallery. Please see below for more details. WHAT IS NZ DANCE WEEK? New Zealand Dance Week (NZDW) is an annual event organised by Dance Aotearoa New Zealand to elevate the presence of dance in New Zealand. The aim of this event is to get New Zealand dancing and highlight the value and joy the art-form can bring our society. This is an opportunity to celebrate the talents of our local dancers and choreographers and for our communities to be introduced and engaged in the beautiful world of dance. Check out DANZ's events page to see what's on during NZ Dance Week; http://danz.org.nz/see+dance  HOLIDAY PHOTO COMPETITION
To celebrate NZ Dance Week 2017 , we are running a Holiday Photo Competition! Get your camera's out and take a photo of your favourite dance pose, jump, move...whatever you want! This competition is open to all ages and all dance styles* To enter, simply email Eriko your photo entry to e.finlay@xtra.co.nz before Sunday 30th April, 5.00pm. PRIZES: Junior 1st prize (3-8 years): L'Ecole de Danse T-shirt + Tote Bag + Drink Bottle OR L'Ecole Danse Duffle Bag + Drink Bottle. Senior 1st prize (9+ years): L'Ecole de Danse T-shirt + Tote Bag + Drink Bottle OR L'Ecole Danse Duffle Bag + Drink Bottle. *One entry per person only. Competition closes Sunday 30th April, 2017 at 5.00pm. We will announce the winner on Monday 1st May.  The L’Ecole de Danse summer holiday workshop is a fun, high energy, dynamic and engaging workshop to keep your children inspired and active during the school holidays. After a very successful summer workshop in 2016, we have decided to run another one in 2017! Students between the ages of 5 and 15 will be able to advance their skills in various forms of dance such as contemporary, jazz and hip-hop in a fun and supportive environment. This year, our teachers will be Sasha FInlay, Eriko Finlay and Shania Chilver. Daily programme: Each day starts at 9.45am with registration to ensure all children enrolled and present before beginning. Each class is approximately one hour long. There will be 3 breaks in the day for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The day concludes at 1.30pm for the junior group and 4.00pm for the intermediate and senior group. Please note that your children will be supervised at all times including break times. Groups: Junior (5-8 years old) Intermediate (9-12 years old) Senior (12-15 years old) Teachers
RegistrationFees: Juniors $120.00 Intermediate $200.00 Seniors $230.00 In order to enroll, please click on this button and fill out the form. Please note that spaces are limited due to health and safety reasons, so please enroll your child as soon as possible.
Make-up and hair: You must do your own make-up and hair prior to coming to the theatre on the day of the concert as you not have time to do it there. There is also no allocated place to do so and no staff member will be available to do your make-up and hair for you. Please scroll down for illustrated guideline. Please use a foundation base, blush, eye liner, eye shadow, mascara & lipstick.The ballet students must tie up their hair in a neat bun with no fringe. Please use gel and hair spray to make your hair looks nice and tidy. For Jazz students, please tie up your hair in a pony tail with gel and hair spray. For all Hip-Hop students please discuss hair styles with your allocated teacher. Please name all belongings such as shoes, clothing and bags as there is a possibility that they may be lost during the concert and rehearsals. We will not be responsible for any lost items. Parent help: We need 2 parents to help with children back stage for each class for each performance. If you are able to help, please let me know as soon as possible. Due to safety regulations, we cannot have any extra parents back stage. However, I will discuss this situation with parents of the Fairy Class & Pre-School Classes. If you are able to offer parent help, it will be greatly appreciated. CostumesJazz CostumesPre-School Jazz ( Mickey ) : Black Jazz shoes or Black Slip-on shoes and red and white dress. Primary 1 Jazz ( Hit The Lights ) : Black Jazz shoes or Black Slip-on shoes and Black leggings ( knee length ). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Primary 2 Jazz ( Light Up The World ) : Black Jazz shoes or Black Slip-on shoes and Black leggings ( knee length ). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 3 Jazz ( Neon Lights ) : Black Jazz shoes and Black leggings ( knee length ). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 5 Jazz ( Am to Pm ) : Black Jazz shoes & Black short bike pants. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Pre-Elementary Jazz ( Glow ) : Foot undies (optional ) & White camisole singlet. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Intermediate Jazz ( Jar of Hearts ) : Black bike shorts & foot undies ( optional ). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Advanced Jazz ( Latch ) : Black bike shorts & foot undies ( optional ). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Ballet CostumesFairy Class ( Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star ) : All costume will be supplied by the teacher. Pre-School Ballet (Mermaids) : Monday 9:20am, Wednesday 1:50am & Friday 10:00am : Pink Ballet shoes, pink tights, pink leotard & mermaid tale. Pre-School Ballet (Tinker bell) : Friday 1pm & Saturday 10am: Pink Ballet shoes & Tinkerbelle costume set. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Rosette Pre Grade ( Angelina Ballerina ): Pink Ballet shoes, pink leotard & pink tights. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 1 Ballet (Tangled): Pink Ballet tights & Pink ballet shoes. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 2 Ballet (All In The Golden Afternoon): Pink tights & ballet shoes. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 3 Ballet ( Glow Worm ) : Pink tights & Ballet shoes. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Grade 5 Ballet: Pink tights ,Ballet shoes & Black leotard (if you have). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Pre-Elementary: Pink tights & Ballet shoes. Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Intermediate ( Fade ) : TBA Contemporary CostumesLevel 1 : Black short bike pants and foot undies (optional). Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Level 2 : Black leggings & foot undies (optional). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Level 5 : Black leggings & foot undies (optional). Other costume will be supplied by the teacher. Hip Hop CostumesHip-Hop 1 ( No Money ~ Runaway ) : Plain white short-cut laced shoes & jeggings. Other costumes will be supplied by the teacher. Boys Hip-Hop 1 & 2 : We will advice you about the costumes shortly. Hip-Hop 3 & Hip-Hop 4 : We will discuss the costumes in the class.  |
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