Update

Hello!

Only 2 more Fridays until this semester ends. Please private message me if you will NOT be attending winter semester (Jan-March). I have a waiting list and I need to let those families know by the end of this semester if their child has a spot.

First day of Winter Semester will be Friday, January 9th. We will be doing a recital on Friday March 20th (Spring Break is the following week). Also, I will be gone on February 11-18th on vacation so no ballet during those days.

Merci Beaucoup all you wonderful ballet families, it has been a great semester of hard work and progress!

A few Dates to Remember

October 17th there will be no class, I will be out of town.
November 21st last day of semester.

A few things...

I really don't like making "rules" but I thought we should set up a few things before ballet starts.

*No Trampoline use during Friday Ballet
(For safety of students and siblings and liability reasons. And there usually is not any supervision.)

*You may use the play house but please clean up after yourself.

*Parents, please do not leave children (students or siblings) unattended during Friday ballet in my yard, playhouse, etc. I am not able to watch them because I am teaching.

 *Remember no street shoes on the marley floor. No food and drink (besides water) allowed in studio.

*Please feel free to park in front of studio, on my driveway on the north side. My drive through driveway is great for drop offs. Parking on the road can be dangerous for through traffic.

Merci Beaucoup

Also, I need all Ballet III students to order THIS book.

Fall Semester Begins Friday September 12th

I am so excited for another semester to begin. I also wanted to announce this semester will have our first pointe class! I definitely need new registration forms filled out as well as tuition by Friday.

Merci Beaucoup

SUMMER CAMP

STEENS MOUNTAIN BALLET SUMMER CAMP AUGUST 5-7 (Tues., Wed.,Thurs.)
Please wear ballet attire. Bring water bottles. Come ready to dance!

I encourage my current students to come to camp to maintain technique. Just like anything else, you have to use it or you will lose it. :) If your child has not signed up and plans to attend please let me know. Tuition due first day.

CAMP TIMES
8-9:20 Ballet II and Ballet III $30
9:30-10:20 Pre-Ballet and Ballet I $20
10:30-11:20 New to Ballet Class $20

Pool Party June 21st 10-12 High Desert Swim Pool

Saturday from 10-noon is our POOL PARTY to celebrate a great performance! (Hopefully the weather warms up by then.) This is for ballet students as a reward (sorry no siblings), we will do a short barre in the pool for fun.

I will have a sign up for summer camp which is August 5-7 (my current students are encouraged to attend to maintain technique). It would also be great if you could bring your registration form for Summer/Fall Semester. I need all students planning to continue to fill out the new form. I will have some there if you don't have the one I sent home a couple of weeks ago. I can email it to you as well.

Email me at steensmountainballet@gmail.com

Merci Beaucoup

Note CHANGE

For rehearsal THURSDAY do not worry about costume, hair, or makeup just have dancers in dance attire so they can be ready to rehearse! Please pass this info around to other ballet families.

Disney Recital FRIDAY!

Reminder about Rehearsal Thursday, June 12th
5-6 pm Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet I,
6-7 pm Ballet II, and Ballet III.
DO NOT WORRY ABOUT COSTUME, HAIR or MAKEUP
Please wear dance wear so we can mark out our places on the stage and run through it a couple of times.

PERFORMANCE DAY June 13th, please be there between 5-5:30. Performance starts at 7. Please bring 1-2 dozen cookies per family to share for our after show reception.

Alice Herauf invited us to perform during Slater Grade School's last assembly. They have some gals singing "Let it Go" from the movie Frozen, so we thought it would be fun to have Ballet II perform "In Summer" on  June 10th at 1:45. However the dancers need to be in costume by 1:30 before the assembly starts and bring your top hats as well. This will be a great practice before the recital. I will need all dancers to sit together so it will run more smoothly.

Information on Upcoming Events

To all my wonderful ballet families:

Costume Money Due:

Creative Movement $10

Pre-Ballet $35

Ballet I $35

Ballet II $35

Ballet III 11-12 $35 Teen $40

Make checks payable to Rebecca Madsen. Costumes will not be distributed until I receive payment.

To be prepared for our recital PLEASE be sure your child comes to class.

Dates to Remember:

June 6^th Picture Day during regular class time, please come with your hair in a neat bun and costume on. Leah Planinz Photography is offering very affordable prices like last time. We will also be rehearsing as well.

June 12^th Dress rehearsal

5-6 pm creative movement, pre-ballet, and ballet I

6-7 pm ballet II, and ballet III

You may stay for the entire rehearsal if you wish as this will be your child’s opportunity to watch the other dancers.

June 13^th Performance Day, please be there by 5:30 so we can warm up and be ready to start on time at 7 pm. Please bring 2 dozen cookies per family for the after show reception. If you have a Mickey Mouse ears/hat you would let me display as a decoration for the recital let me know. After the creative movement class performs parents may come get their children and have them sit with them. All other dancers need to stay in the dressing rooms. We will reserve a section for these parents toward the back so as not to disrupt the performance.

June 21^st Ballet Pool Party for all dancers. 10am to Noon. We will have a short ballet class for ballet I and up, then free swim! Snacks and drinks provided. Parents please stay if your child can not swim.

August 5-7, 3 day ballet camp. Please register soon, so I can get my class schedule set up. This is a great way to keep technique going during the summer. New this year I will be offering an additional “Beginner’s Class” during the camp. $20 5-8 $30 9-teen.

September 12^th Fall semester begins. As a courtesy, please let me know if your child does NOT plan on continuing ballet in the fall as soon as you know. I have a waiting list and I need to know how many spots I have available. I have new registration forms that I need filled out for this fall that I have distributed, so I can keep updated information on file.  I will need them each fall.

I love teaching ballet to your wonderful children!

Merci Beaucoup

Rebecca Madsen

Please check my blog for updates. http://steensmountainballet.blogspot.com/

541-573-0802

541-589-3475

steensmountainballet@gmail.com

Costumes Ordered

Costumes are ordered!

Please remit payment to Rebecca Madsen

Creative Movement Classs $10

Pre-Ballet $35

Ballet I $35

Ballet II $35

Ballet III $35

Teens $40

Costumes will not be distributed until I receive payment.

Merci Beaucoup

Mark your Calendars!

Spring Ballet Recital will be Friday, June 13th at Lincoln Auditorium.

To finish the semester off right, Steens Mountain Ballet will host a ballet dancer pool party Saturday, June 21st from 10-noon at the Hi-Desert Swim Pool. We will have a short water ballet class then let the dancers swim and play. Snacks and drinks provided. In ballet class we discuss how our arm movements should be like we are moving through water. What better way to learn that concept than to try it at the pool!

Spring Semester starts in 1 week on April 11th

I am very excited for another great semester. We will have a concert this semester. I will up update with the specifics soon.

A couple of reminders. Please keep hair up and tidy and off neck for class. Please label all dance wear including shoes and skirts, and bring a water bottle. No food or gum in studio.

Merci Beaucoup

Nutcracker class photos. So sweet.

Photos Courtesy of Leah Planinz Photography

Pictures from Act II of "The Nutcracker"

Photos Courtesy of Harold Reed

Winter Semester Begins

Ballet starts tomorrow!

Please be prompt to drop off and pick up children, with the cold weather it will help keep things running smoothly. Also, have ballet I and up bring their own water bottle, it makes the breaks more efficient. Here is the schedule and tuition for classes. See you tomorrow! 

Classes will be held once a week on Friday's

Creative Movement: ages 3 and 4
30 minute class $45
8:30-9:00

Pre-Ballet: ages 5 and 6
40 minute class $60
9:10-9:50

Ballet I: age 7-8
50 minute class $75
10:00-10:50

Ballet II: ages 9-10
50 minute class $75
11:00-11:50

Ballet III: ages 11-12 and teen
50 minute class $75
12:00-12:50