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FROM THE BARREMarch 2015
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
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Rockland School of Ballet
Founder & DirectorEmily Jenks
Images Jacob Gerritsen
Jessica McMahonXara Sunne
Founded in 1997 to promote artistic, creative and healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit while providing a fun-filled dance experience in a safe, positive, educational and nurturing environment.
207-542-3556
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EVENTS
UPDATED ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET EVENTS SPRING 2015..... P.12 - 16
Contents:Featured:
Studio Note-
A note from Rockland School of Ballet. p. 4
Boot Camp Fitness-
Work out and get fit with Brystle Noble.
Weekday morning classes at Rockland School of Ballet details on p.27
Happy Birthday-
Happy Birthday to Rockland School of Ballet’s very own dancers. p.18
Objectives-
March class objectives at Rockland School of Ballet. p.19
Words of the Month-
Find out the words of the month...
p. 28
Coppélia Ballet Camp!
Summer ballet camp information is
here!..... p.33
Angelina Ballerina Dance Camp!
Summer dance camp with Angelina Ballerina..... p.24
PORTRAIT DAY
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR’S PORTRAIT DAY INSIDE
THIS ISSUE OF FROM THE BARRE ......P. 6
FEATURED STUDENT
MARCH STUDENT OF THE MONTH.......P. 25
SUMMER INTENSIVE
INCREASE STRENGTH, BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE AND
IGNITE INDIVIDUAL ARTISTRY- SIGN UP FOR RSB SUMMER
INTENSIVE TODAY!......P. 17 & 23
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS YEAR’S SHOW!
MAKE -UP........ P. 8 & 9
ALL ABOUT THE SHOW...... P.10
HOW TO HAIR...... P. 11 PORTRAIT DAY
SCHEDULE
SMILE!.......P. 14
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Rockland School of Ballet a note from the studio
STUDIO NOTE
Rockland Ballet
We are fast approaching this year’s spring
recital! All dancers are busily learning choreography and excitedly anticipating
April’s show.
In this month’s issue of From the Barre you will find very important information about
upcoming events throughout the remainder of the school year as well as summer
programing. There is also pertinent
information regarding this year’s show including information about:
Portrait day
Hair and Make-up
Dress Rehearsal
As we enter the month leading up to the
show we would like to request that all dancers make their best effort to be at all of
their scheduled and extra rehearsal classes. It
will be important for making our show run smoothly and effortlessly and for ensuring
that each dancer is comfortable on stage. We appreciate the efforts of all dancers
and their families in helping to make this a
fantastic production! As always, we look forward to seeing you in the studio. Keep
dancing!
A Very Happy Belated Birthday Goes Out To:
Lydia - 7&
Richard - 62
We hope you enjoyed celebrating your Birthdays last month! It’s a pleasure dancing with you both at Rockland School of Ballet!
March 28, 2015
Portrait Day is scheduled for
Saturday March 28, 2015! All
students are asked to please mark
their calendars and to attend this
fun day!
What to Expect
Costumes!
Make-up!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Dancers, please come to the
studio with your hair in a proper
ballet bun and in full recital make
up (see page 11 for more
instruction on make-up).
Dancers will be handed their
costume, and each class will have
a group portrait. Additionally,
individual and small group shots
of each class will be taken.
Photo books, CDs and CalendarsAs always, Rockland School of
Ballet will be offering photo books
CDs and Calendars of the photos
taken on Portrait Day. Order
forms will be available to fill out
on Portrait Day and during the
weeks leading up to the recital.
Photo and video taken by
audience members will not be
permitted at this years show so
please take advantage of this fun
day and these memorable
moments!
A Bit More...While we try to be as organized as
possible, you can help us keep the
day moving along!
1. Arrive at the studio with your
make-up on and your hair up
in a ballet bun.
2. Arrive at the studio on time, according the the posted schedule(ready to receive your costume!).
3. Explain to young children what is going to happen, i.e. they will come into the studio, stand on the white paper in a pretty pose and Ms. Ruth Anne will help them with their pose and Mr. Jacob will take their picture.
Rockland School of Ballet Portrait Day
Please direct specific questions regarding Portrait Day to
Miss Emily. 207.542.3556
An Original Pop Ballet performed by Rockland School of Ballet
Saturday April 18, 2015 1:30pm
Rockport Opera House
Tickets Available April 1, 2015 and at the door
THE FROG PRINCESS
Stage Make-Up
What do I need?
Foundation
Eye Liner
Eye ShadowMascara
Blush
Lipstick
Tips:
Skin: Use a base that is
close to the dancer’s skin color.
Blend in and cover lightly with
a translucent face powder (not
required for small children).
Eye Liner: Select a navy-
blue, brown or gray. Avoid
making thick lines, but just
enough to accentuate the eye.
Eye Shadow: Layer your
shadows. Begin with a neutral
base before adding in
additional colors: light brown,
blue or gray to highlight the
eyes. Additionally, fill in the
eyebrows if they are light in
color.
Mascara: If you have a
curler, curl the lashes and apply
2 coats of mascara.
Blush: Light red or pink
rouge work well to highlight the
cheekbones. Blend the edges
and use enough to make the
cheeks rosy!
Lips: Lips are very
important! Use a light red or
pink lipstick to define the lips
and enough so the lips stand
out!
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another.
2: Base Color
1: Highlight
2: Accent
Filled eyebrows. Matched to natural colorLined eyes, dusted with neutral, highlight and darker accent. Finish with Mascara.
Rouge dusted cheek bones.
Lipstick
Eyes
Face
Dress Rehearsal & Show Time
It’s showtime! There are a lot of details and information is flying around. Here are the highlights of what you really need to know about for you and your child!
Portrait DayMarch 28, 2015
Portrait Day is scheduled to
capture those precious moments
you’ll not likely get again. Mr. Jacob
will be here to snap a group shot of
each class and individual shots of
each student.
Come dressed in leotard
and tights and with your hair
and make-up done.
CostumesAll costumes will be
handed out on Portrait Day!
Please make sure you are present to
pick up your costume and
participate.
Please keep the costume in
it’s bag with its accessories
and tights. Save new tights for the
day of the show, and please DO
NOT allow for your dancer to
touch, or wear the costume
before the show! Costumes and
accessories are not replaceable.
Hair and Make-upBuns and Beauties
Refer to tutorials online and in
this issue of From the Barre.
All dancers must have their hair
in a ballet bun and face in full make
up for the following days:
Portrait day
Dress Rehearsal
Performance
Dress RehearsalRockport Opera House
DRESS REHEARSAL IS
MANDATORY! Please contact
Miss Emily at your earliest
convenience if your child is ill the
day of dress Rehearsal.
Please arrive at the Rockport
Opera House at 4:15pm.
All dancers must be in
costume with hair and make-
up done ready to begin
dancing at 5:00om.
Please help us by being ready to go at the aforementioned time
5:00pm. With your cooperation we can all start on time and work through the show quickly and smoothly!
Show TimeSaturday 4/18/15
The world premiere of The frog Princess is Saturday April 18, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Dancers need to arrive at the Rockport Opera House at 12:30pm on Saturday, April 18th. All dancers must be in costume with their hair and make-up done, and ready to dance by 1:05.
All young dancers will sit in the designated dancer seating area in the front rows of the audience with their group and stage parent. Dancers may not sit in general audience space with their families. During intermission all dancers will be downstairs in dressing room with stage parents.
Performance Hair
What do I need?
All dancers (unless
otherwise instructed) must have hair secured away from
the face in a Ballet Bun.
To put hair into a Ballet
Bun you will need the following items:
Hair Elastic
Hair Brush
Bobby PinsHairspray
Watch this video for full
instruction on making the
perfect ballet bun!
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=tLKk4r4VZZY
Events at Rockland School of BalletMARCH EVENTS
PORTRAIT DAY
Rockland School of Ballet March 28, 2015
10:00am * See schedule posted in the
studio and on page 14
PLAYBILL ADVERTISINGFill out information to advertise
in this year’s playbill
STAGE PARENTS
Parents sign up on the bulletin board to be a part of the behind
the scenes action
BiographiesStudents (and parents!) please
submit your biographies no later than April 1st!
TuitionMarch Tuition due the week
of March 2, 2015
Events at Rockland School of BalletAPRIL EVENTS
DRESS REHEARSAL
Friday April 17, 20154:15pm
Rockport Opera House
PERFORMANCEApril 18, 2015
1:30 pmTickets available
April 1, 2015 and at the door
STAGE REHEARSALPlease read the schedule
posted on the bulletin board for additional class and on stage
rehearsals
APRIL VACATION
April 20 - 24, 2015No classes
TuitionApril Tuition due the week
of April 1, 2015
Portrait Day SchedulePlease arrive at Rockland School of Ballet ready to receive your costume. Smile Big!
10:00am Froglet Spirits : Angelina Ballerina’s 1 & 211:30 Validation : Leap ‘n Learn Primary Dancers (7 - 10)
12:15 Syndromes: Barbie, Beauty, Beast (Junior and Youth)2:00 Wisdom: Adults
Events at Rockland School of BalletJUNE EVENTS
LAST WEEK OF CLASSES
June 1 - 6, 2015
SUMMER SOLSTICE
PERFORMANCEJune 21, 2015
MDTC WORKSHOP
June 27-28, 2015Ages 7 and up
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
TuitionJune Tuition due the week of
June 4, 2015
Events at Rockland School of BalletAUGUST EVENTS
RSB OPENS for Classes
August 31, 2015
REGISTRATIONAugust 31 - September 4
2015
AUDITIONSAudition for RSB’s Winter
Recital of “The Snow Queen”August 31 - September 4
2015
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
summer intensive program
CURRICULUMAges: 10 - 14Full Tuition: $160/studentTIme: 9:00 - 1:00pm
Dates: July 20 - 21, 2015 Morning: Ballet Class Performance Qualities Break Modern/Contemporary Group Work Choreography
This exciting, intensive dance experience is designed for serious dancers looking to develop technique, increase strength, build self confidence and ignite individual artistry. Rockland School of Ballet’s summer intensive program was developed to help each dancer recognize his or her own potential as an artist while developing technical skills and deepening an appreciation for the beautiful art form of dance.
Dancers will be challenged to be better artists than they were when they walked through the door. If you are an open minded, eager dancer, then this is the place for you! Sign up today as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you in the studio!
Sign up today!207.542.3556/207.975.6588 http://fromthebarre.wix.com/summerintensive facebook
Level I
Happy Birthday to some very special
Rockland School of Ballet students:
Krista - 5Joanna - 27Emma - 6Elsie - 4
Marissa - 4Grace - 12
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Rockland School of Ballet
Monthly Objective
March
Relation"ip to #
Working Space and Sta$
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Relation"ip to # Working Space and Sta$
It is important for dancers to know where they are in space especially when preparing to go on stage.
Center Stage: This term defines the center point of the stage or room in which you are dancing.
Stage Right: The area of the stage to the right of center stage when facing the audience.
Stage Left: The area of the stage to the left of center stage when facing the audience.
Downstage: Towards, at, or on the front part of the stage when facing the audience.
Upstage: The rear part of the stage, away from the audience.
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Rockland School of Ballet
Movement Concept
March
Body Shapes and Rhy&m
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Body Shapes and Rhy&m
Body Shapes: A dancer’s body can make many different shapes. Dance is
created as these shapes move through space.
Shapes can be: Straight Curved or somewhere in between
Dancers can also make their body shapes symmetrical and asymmetrical using the midline of the body; matching and contrasting each side of the body.
Rhythm(n): The patterned, recurring alternations of contrasting elements of sound or speech.
Understanding musical rhythm is important for dancers as it helps us understand movement. When it comes to choreography, understanding the beats and rhythms of the song will help dancers piece together steps and dance gracefully across the stage.
ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET
summer intensive program
CURRICULUMAges: 15-20Full Tuition: $350/studentTime: 9:00 - 12:00pm 12:00 - 1:30pm Lunch 1:30 - 4:30pm
Dates: July 22 -24, 2015 Morning: Ballet Class Alignment & Mechanics Performance Qualities Choreography
Afternoon: Modern/Contemporary Stretching & Technique Partnering & Group Work Choreography
Sign up today!207.542.3556/207.975.6588 http://fromthebarre.wix.com/summerintensive facebook
This exciting, intensive dance experience is designed for serious dancers looking to develop technique, increase strength, build self confidence and ignite individual artistry. Rockland School of Ballet’s summer intensive program was developed to help each dancer recognize his or her own potential as an artist while developing technical skills and deepening an appreciation for the beautiful art form of dance.
Dancers will be challenged to be better artists than they were when they walked through the door. If you are an open minded, eager dancer, then this is the place for you! Sign up today as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you in the studio!
Level II
Sign up for Angelina Ballerina
Dance Camp at Rockland School of Ballet!
June 22-26 Angelina Camp level 1 Ages 3 & 4 9:00-11:30am
$125.00
July 27 - 31 Angelina level 2 Ages 5 & 6 9:00-12:30pm
$175.00
Have an absolutely stupendous time dancing with Angelina Ballerina and all of your friends.
Camp will be available for dancers ages 3-6.
Xara Sunne
Rockland Ballet
Miss Xara Sunne began dancing at the age
of 5. From the very beginning, Xara
demonstrated skill, effortless technique and
graceful ability as a dancer.
As she grew up Xara danced many styles
including ballet, pointe, creative movement,
tap, jazz, contemporary, and modern. Finding
her niche in ballet and contemporary classes at
Rockland School of Ballet. Xara eagerly
participates pushing herself to be stronger and
work harder. She has taken to heart specific
goals set before her in contemporary class and
works tirelessly to meet them before the end of
each month.
In the past couple of years Xara’s
technique, strength, talent, grace, and beauty
have grown tremendously. And in the last few
months her body/mind connection and her
artistic expression have soared, rounding out
her artistry even more.
Rockland School of Ballet, Miss Emily and
Miss Jessica are so thrilled to have Xara as a
student. She is someone who continuously sets
an example of what it means to have
wonderful technique and beautiful artistry.
Thank you, Xara, for gracing us with your
presence. Always keep dancing!
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Rockland School of Ballet
WORDS OF THE MONTH
February
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Petit Ba'ement
Petit Battement(n): (puh-TEE bat MAHN) Small battement. This is another term for a battement tendu. It is also a term for any small beating action of the foot or leg.
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Dévelo(é
Développé (n): (dayv-law-PAY) Time developed, developing movement. A Développé is a movement in which the working leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg and slowly extended to an open position en l’air and held there with perfect control. The hips are kept level and square to the direction in which the dancer is facing.
Développés are performed a la quatrieme devant, a la seconde and a la quatrieme derriere and may be executed in all directions of the body. They are done with the supporting foot flat on the ground, on demi pointe, full point or en fondu.
In the Cecchetti method the working foot is brought up to the retiré position with the toe pointed at the side of the knee before extending the leg in the required direction.
In the Russian and French schools, the pointed toe is brought to retiré devant before extending the leg forward or to retiré derriere before extending the leg backward. When performing the développé to second position the front foot is brought to retiré devant and then extended, or the back foot is brought to retiré derriere and then extended.
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Relevé Lent
Relevé Lent: (ruhlVAY lahn); A slow rising.
Battement Relevé Lent: From the fifth position slide the foot to pointe tendu to either fourth or second position and slowly raise the outstretched leg with strongly pointed toes to 45 or 90 degrees or higher. Slowly lower the leg to pointe tendu and close it to the fifth position. Battement relevé lent may be done in all directions.
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Relevé
Relevé: (ruhl-VAY) Raised.
A raising of the body on the points or demi points. There are two ways to relevé. In the French School, relevé is done with a smooth, continuous rise while the Cecchetti method and Russian school use a little spring. Relevé may be done in first, second, fourth or fifth position, en attitude arriere and so on.
Occasionally the term may refer to a lowering of the working foot from a position pointe tendu to the ground and re-raising it to the position pointe tendu, as in battement tendu relevé.
In the Russian school the term relevé is also used to mean the slow raising of the stretched leg to 90* in any direction.
Summer Ballet Camp 2015 at Rockland School of BalletMark your calendars and sign up for a week of fun and
all things dance.
June 29 - July 10 Coppélia 9:00am - 3:00pm
2-week Intensive level 3 (Age 10-12) $540.00
July 13 - 17 Coppélia level 1 (Age 7-9)9:00am - 1:30pm $205.00
Level 2 Age 9 - 11 to be determined
Each Summer Dance Camp will consist of a full ballet class, the ballet Coppélia on video, as well as the study of its history, psychology and cultural implications, valuable lessons in dance history, dance vocabulary, nutrition, anatomy,
art projects and much more!
The Frog PrincessAn Original Pop Ballet
Saturday April 18, 2015
Submit an advertisement for your own business, or ask your favorite local business to advertise in our playbill!!
All proceeds go towards supporting Rockland School of Ballet’s educational dance program and toward the
production of The Frog Princess.
Without your supportthese programs would not be possible!
Bake Sale
Parents please bake (not buy) cookies or a baked good for our annual
intermission Bake Sale.
Other snacks may also be brought: carrot, celery or other vegetable sticks, popcorn – in ziplock bags, homemade
savory treats.
Please label all baked goods and snacks.
Please check the bulletin board for a sign up sheet. We look forward to
tasting your baked goods! Biographies
Rockland School of Ballet is overjoyed to
announce the premiere of ‘The Frog
Princess’ an original pop ballet. After
producing many a show over the past
twenty-five years, this is sure to be our best
yet. Big thanks to all of our beautiful dancers
and their families for their support and
encouragement along the way!
Please submit biographies to Miss Emily no
later than 4/1/15. Include the dancer’s name,
age and a little something special for the
audience to read before the show.
ZFrog Princess Press