Make up Classes

Classes that were cancelled Wednesday, November 5 will be made up Saturday morning, November 22.  The schedule is as follows:

9:30 - 10:15     Grade II

10:15 - 11: 15  Grade III

11:15 - 12:30   Seniors

12:30 - 1:30     Adults

Ballet Exams and Presentations

Ms. Steer handed out a permission form for Exams and Presentations last week.  Here are some general answers to some general questions.  If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll get an answer back to you as quickly as possible.

Q:  What is the difference between an Exam and a Presentation?

A:  In both cases the students present material from the curriculum before an Royal Academy of Dance Examiner.  Primary students do a Presentation as a group.  They are not graded, but if memory serves correctly, they are given constructive criticism.  It is an excellent opportunity to experience dancing before a real RAD Examiner without the pressures of being graded.  Certificates are given to each participant.

Grade I students and higher may do either a Presentation or an Exam.  It is up to the discretion of the instructor as to which one is a better fit for each individual student.  Both are done as a group.  My daughter has done an exam and tells me that although there are routines that the Examiner asks for the group to do together, sometimes the individual students are asked to perform a specific routine or step. Exams are graded.  Certificates with their grades are mailed to the instructor by the end of the year and given to the student.  If they arrive later, we will do our best to deliver them to you.

Q: When are Exams and Presentations being held?

A:  The last information I have is that they will be held in February.

Q:  Where will they be held?

A:  At the Starz in Motion studio at the far east end of Petawawa.

Q: Are Exams and Presentations mandatory?

A:  Nope!  We do encourage students to participate because it is an excellent opportunity to get feedback and instruction from another set of skilled and trained RAD eyes.  However, we know not every student is comfortable with this, so participation is not demanded.

Classes Cancelled - November 5

Classes are cancelled for this afternoon/evening.  We hope to be able to reschedule these classes soon.  We will keep affected students up-to-date.  Thank you for your understanding.

Santa Claus Parade

The annual Deep River Santa Claus parade is coming up soon on December 6.  I've heard whispers that parents and students are hoping to participate this year.  To do this I would appreciate the following:

1. A committee of volunteers who would be willing to coordinate this and

2. A truck or a vehicle with a trailer that would be suitable for the smaller children to ride on.

If you can help with either of these, please let us know.  Our executive is down to three members and we need all the help we can get to be able to add the extra thrills for the kids.