Dance News - January 2024
Everything you need to know as we approach another year of DANCE!
Here’s what’s included:
What’s new
Timetable
Fees
Calendar of important dates this year
Uniform
Important notes
NEW VENUE: All dance classes will be at our new venue in the Stoke Methodist Hall, 94 Neale Ave Stoke. It is a beautiful space and I know we’re all going to feel right at home there. There isn’t a lounge space there but there is a big wide carpeted hallway that people can utilise and of course kitchen and bathroom facilities.
NEW CLASS: There is a new contemporary modern jazz (CMJ) class at 4pm on Wednesday which is perfect for our grade 3 and new grade 4 students. It is just 30 minutes long and will give students a great introduction to this strong but beautiful style of dance. INTRO OFFER: pay $180 for a combo of grade 3/4 ballet and this CMJ class. Type ballet & intro cmj when enrolling to secure your space!
TEACHER TRAINEES: I’m delighted to announce that a number of my senior students will be joining my teacher training programme this year. For existing families, you will be used to seeing the ‘big girls’ in class, them attending classes will be a part of their training. I know our younger students will be very pleased to hear this!
Fees
Preschool
$80 per term
$10 casual (cash at class)
School age
One class per week - $125 per term
Ballet and contemporary modern jazz (2 classes per week)
1st year of 2 classes per week - $180 per term
Thereafter - $240 per term
Fees are payable at the beginning of the term, please pay when registering as no invoice will be sent.
Payment plans can be arranged by contacting Jane
Happy to discuss trades if that is helpful for you ( I hate to see kids miss out on dancing due to cost)
Payment is by cash or direct debit. Bank details: J Pascoe - 06 0705 0244320 31 - student’s name as a reference
2023 Dates
Wednesday 24th January - Meet the teacher afternoon at our NEW VENUE, Stoke Methodist Hall from 4.30 - 5.30pm. New and existing welcome but not compulsory, entire enrolment process can be done online.
8th, 9th and 13th February - Dance classes start. (Please note NO CLASSES on 7th Feb due to Waitangi Day)
June 2024 - 1st round of IDTA exams (dates tba)
Second week of July school holidays and 27th July - Show rehearsals from 12pm
29 July - 3 August - Wakatu Dance Theatre show week @ The Theatre Royal
November/December - 2nd round of IDTA exams, dates TBC
Thursday 12 December - end of year break-up
Uniform
Primary - Grade 4 uniform is a navy blue leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes and bodysuit*
Grade 5 and up is black leotard, ballet tights, ballet and jazz shoes, bodysuit, and exploring demi pointe shoes for those looking towards pointe work.
No uniform for preschool, wear something fabulous!
* bodysuits for grade 2 +
Other important notes
Classes commence from Tuesday 7th February
parents viewing classes
I encourage parents to drop off and pick up (with the exception of preschool and new students). Parents are welcome to view classes but this new hall is not set up with lots of chairs like our last one. I ask you to please not talk during the lesson time. We are fortunate to have plenty of space in the entranceway so if you wish to talk or have siblings with you please use these alternative spaces. It’s just too distracting for the students and I so I thank you for your support with this.
Presentation
Please make sure your child comes to dancing with their uniform, hair done neatly, and a drink bottle.
philosophy
At Jane Pascoe Movement, we nurture children’s love of dance in a supportive environment and promote good posture, poise, strength and creativity while striving to develop confident, kind and self-assured individuals. Co-operation, positive attitudes and kindness are key at our place and use of these will be celebrated!
studio location
NEW VENUE: Stoke Methodist Church 94 Neale Ave, Stoke
Have I missed something?
Please make contact with me if you have any questions at all, I’m always happy to chat - via email or phone: 021995009. You can also check out the FAQs on my website