Coastal Dance Company

We hope everyone enjoyed their well deserved breaks!!! Just a reminder classes resume Monday January 6th. See you all soon!!

The Christmas parade is going ahead today! Come out and see our senior and advanced performing groups!!

Don’t forget all regular classes are cancelled today and Christmas show rehearsal starts at 5pm!

Don’t forget tickets go on sale for our Christmas Show “A Holiday of Hope: Christmas Movie Marathon” tomorrow November 21st at 10am at Holy Heart Theatre 🙂 We would love to fill the theatre for such a wonderful cause. The show falls on Saturday December 21st at 7:00pm.

If you have not received you Term 1 letter by now please let us know!!

Remember Midterm break is from November 11th-16th . There will be NO regular classes during this time.

Tomorrow Nov. 4th is the last day to purchase studio clothing.

Dont forget that Miss Katie’s Modern (6:45-7:45) and Hip Hop (7:45-8:45), Ms. Melissa’s Modern (7:15-8:30) and both Senior and Advanced Performing Groups are cancelled for tonight Sunday Nov. 3rd! Tomorrow night Monday November 4th Miss Katies 5:45 Grade 4 class and the Senior Hip Hop and Modern are cancelled as well as Ms. Melissa’s Grade 5 and 6 Ballet! We have dress rehearsal for tomorrow nights DTAN show at the Arts and Culture Centre. There are still tickets available if you would like to come out and watch the show!

Just a quick reminder that all students can wear their Halloween costumes this week to classes!

Also that our Halloween party is tonight evening from 6:30-8:00. Can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes!

Ok everybody.. We know you are all anxiously awaiting performing group lists. We have been at this for days and this has sincerely been the hardest decision. We want everyone to know how amazing all of the auditions were and we hope that no one is discouraged by the result. You should all be so proud of yourselves! We ask that everyone respects our decisions – as it has been the most difficult one yet.

Advanced Performing Group – Sunday 8:30-9:30
Olivia Anstey
Kathryn Summers
Jess Squires
Amy Carter
Ann Marie Hickey
Leah Murray
Ashley Spurrell
Samantha Edwards
Sarah Piercey
Carolyn Cooper
Sequerra Batino
Rebecca Cole
Amelia Scott
Meagan Simms
Staci Woodman
Heather Tidswell
Courtney Tapper

Senior Performing Group- Sunday 8:45-9:45
Olivia Lawson
Katherine Smith
Lauren Jackman
Hannah Ireland
Olivia Nesbitt
Vanessa Noel
Danielle Short
Haley Everson
Sophie Lawson
Aurora Roos-Paul
Olivia Moores
Kelsea Furlong
Chantal Cross
Mackenzie Furey
Katelyn Parsons
Jennifer Foote
Sierra Jackson

Intermediate Performing Group – Friday 6:45-7:45
Mackenzie Rowe
Mackenzie Cahill
Allie Green
Mackenzie Fancey
Laura Green
Katie Staubitzer
Emily Everson
Emilie Wall
Emily Grimes
Amber O’Keefe
Emma Dwyer
Jane McCormack
Katie Hollett
Kristin Wall

Junior Performing Group – Friday 6:45-7:45
Kayla Critchon
Maria Dunphy
Emily Wells
Abigail Patten
Madison Rowe
Madison Quilty
Charlotte Fowler
Lauren Ryan
Emma Hillier
Nicole Martin
Hayley Evans
Tessa Thorne
Claire Green
Katie Moore
Kaitlyn Manning

• Please note that attendance will be absolutely mandatory and if you miss 2 rehearsals you will not be permitted to continue with performing group.

We are hoping to start rehearsals this upcoming weekend – however please check your email, website or facebook for scheduling.

** Due to overwhelming response for the JUNIOR performing group auditions, we are asking for a second audition – This Friday from 6:45-7:45. We WILL NOT be re-teaching the choreography from last week so PLEASE remember and refresh for this Friday. See you all then!

Here is the very much requested times for the performing group auditions Please let Melissa or Katie know if you have any questions. See you soon!

Ages 10-12 – Friday September 20th 6:45-7:45
Ages 13-15 – Friday September 20th 6:45-7:45
Ages 16-17 – Sunday September 22nd 8:45-9:45
Ages 18+ – Sunday September 22nd 8:30-9:30

Alright Coastal Family its almost that time again!! We open for classes on Monday September 16th 🙂 Everyone who has pre registered should have already received their times via email. Please let us know if you do not know your class times .

We will in the studio just a few more times for final registration. Those times are:

Tuesday September 3rd 5:00-7:00
Thursday September 5th 5:00-7:00
Friday September 6th 2:00-6:00
Tuesday September 10th 5:00-7:00
Thursday September 12th 5:00-7:00

Please keep in mind that classes are first come first serve and multiple classes are full. Don’t miss out on your preferred class 🙂

Happy Labour Day Everyone!! We hope you enjoyed your summers as much as we have!!! 🙂

Attention Ballerinas!

Have you lost your turnout over the summer? Can’t wait to try out your new shoes? Well have we got a class for you!

The lovely Miss Sandra Blackmore will be spending the day at Coastal Dance Company on Sunday, September 8th and is offering classes at three levels.

12:00-1:00 Cecchetti Grade 2/3 Level Free Class
1:00-1:30 Pre-Pointe

1:45-3:00 Cecchetti Grade 5/6 Free Class
3:00-3:30 Pointe

3:45-5:15 Intermediate/Advanced 1 Free Class
5:15-5:45 Pointe

While the levels of the workshops are based on Cecchetti grade work, you do not have to be an exam student to take these classes. All free work will be taught!

The rates for the workshops are as follows:

$15 per student for the Grade 2/3 Workshop
$20 per student for the Grade 5/6 Workshop
$25 per student for the Int/Adv 1 Workshop

(All fees include the accompanying pointe class.)

Please see below for Miss Sandra’s bio…in case you weren’t already aware of how truly fantastic she is 🙂

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Sandra holds her Fellowship with the Cecchetti Society of Canada in association with Cecchetti International Classical Ballet. She also holds the Cecchetti Advanced 2 exam along with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing’s certificate of Applied Anatomy and Physiology.

Sandra studied in Toronto for several years where she attended the Lois Smith School of Dance/ George Brown College, Joan Kohal Studio of Ballet as well as summer seminars at the National Ballet School and York University. Sandra returned to the province where she established her own studio where she taught for over twenty years. Also in demand as a guest teacher and private coach, she has entered dance teachers for their qualifying examinations as well as Primary through to Advanced 2 level examinations.

As a performer and choreographer, Sandra has worked with Newfoundland Dance Theatre Young Dancers Company, Neighbourhood Dance Works, Kittiwake Dance Theatre, Sound Symposium, Festival of New Dance and the Labrador Creative Arts Festival.

Sandra has received grants for both creation and professional development from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. Other agencies, including the City of St. John’s and the Margaret Saul Scholarship, have assisted Sandra’s continued professional development that has taken her to Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Victoria, Vancouver, Canada and New York City, U.S.A.

Appointed to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council in 1998, Sandra served as both dance representative and Chairperson. She was the Cecchetti Society of Canada’s first Newfoundland representative and sat as a nationally elected board member to the National Council from 1996 – 2001. Since its formation, Sandra has been a member of the Dance Teachers Association of Newfoundland.

Inspiring dancers for over 25 years Sandra teaches classical ballet firmly rooted in the tradition of Enrico Cecchetti while incorporating current techniques and new developments from the international community. Drawing from her studies in contemporary dance, anatomy, history along with a variety of classical dance styles Sandra teaches with a broad and dynamic perspective. A performer herself for many years, she encourages a rhythmic, energetic use of space and with a strong sense of performance.

Currently Sandra teaches at MAX Arts Athletics Wellness, Catherine’s Dance Studio in Bay Roberts as well as guest classes and workshops. Sandra has just returned from the week long Cecchetti Conference at the National Ballet School of Canada and has also attended the Cecchetti Day at NBS this past February.