2022 Term 4 Newsletter
We hope everyone has enjoyed a relaxing break and is ready for a busy term 4.
Please take time to read all of this Newsletter as it contains very important information such as concert timetables, dates & tickets.
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We have such a busy term ahead but first we would like to reflect on some of our achievements in Term 3!
CECCHETTI BALLET EXAMINATIONS
Congratulations to all of our students from Kindergarten to Year 9 who sat their Cecchetti Ballet Examinations last term. We are so proud of each and every student who worked hard to achieve their best result.
If you have not yet received your results, they will be handed out during the first week of term.
PERFORMANCE GROUPS
Our Performance Groups have had such a successful 2022. Our 12/U Contemporary, 14/U Contemporary & 10/U Jazz Groups have been invited to perform at TUDC’s Finals on 23rd October which will cap off an amazing season.
You can find the full list of Term 3 competition results at the end of this newsletter.
CECCHETTI MEDAL AWARDS
Congratulations to our students who competed in the Cecchetti Ballet NSW Medal Awards on Sunday 9th October.
Congratulations to Adabelle L for coming Runner Up in the Pre-Junior section and Amy S for receiving an Honourable Mention.
Well done Emily T for receiving an Honourable Mention in the Junior section.
And a huge congratulations to Tom B for Winning the Intermediate section.
We are so proud of you all.
Please remember the academy does not have pupil free days like the education system. Our first day of Term 4 is Monday 10th October.
In this Newsletter;
- Concert Dates & Timetables
- Concert Tickets
- Parent Volunteers
- Term 4 Invoices & Costume Balance
- Active & Creative Kids Vouchers – last chance to redeem!
- COVID Safe Procedures
- Term 4 Dates
- 2023 Summer School
- CONCERT DATES & TIMETABLES
We are very excited to see our students on stage again! Please make sure you have all concert related dates & times in your diary.
ALL STUDENTS
Sunday 27th November – Full School Dress Rehearsal at LCDA
Sunday 4th December – Photo Day at LCDA
Wednesday 14th December – Full School Dress Rehearsal at Glen St Theatre (Students must attend this rehearsal in order to be a part of our end of year production).
Please see here for REHEARSAL Timetables
Please see here for PHOTO DAY Timetable
RED SHOW GROUP – Kindergarten, Year 2, 4, 6 & 8 Students (school years)
Thursday 15th December – 6:30pm performance at Glen Street Theatre
Saturday 17th December – 11am performance at Glen Street Theatre
Students must perform in both Thursday & Saturday shows.
WHITE SHOW GROUP – Year 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 Students (school years)
Friday 16th December – 6:30pm performance at Glen Street Theatre
Saturday 17th December – 4pm performance at Glen Street Theatre
Students must perform in both Friday & Saturday shows.
Year 10+ Students, Performance Group Students & some addition classes
The following classes will perform in all 4 shows; Thursday 15th at 6:30pm, Friday 16th at 6:30pm & Saturday 17th, 11am & 4pm.
- Contemporary 9 Monday
- Advanced Hip Hop Monday
- Advanced Acro (Friday 5:45-6:45pm class)
- Senior Jazz Monday
- Senior Contemporary Wednesday
- Advanced 1 & 2 Ballet Thursday
- Advanced 1, 2 & Diploma Ballet Tuesday
- All Performance Group classes
Tiny Tots & Pre-Ballet Students
Mrs Moran’s Tuesday Tiny Tots class will perform on Saturday 17th December at 4pm
Mrs Moran’s Tuesday Pre-Ballet class will perform on Saturday 17th December at 4pm
Mrs Moran’s Thursday Tiny Tots class will perform on Saturday 17th December at 4pm
Mrs Moran’s Thursday Pre-Ballet class will perform on Saturday 17th December at 4pm
Miss Grace’s Saturday Tiny Tots class will perform on Saturday 17th December at 11am
Miss Grace’s Saturday 9:30am Pre-Ballet class will perform on Saturday 17th December at 11am
Miss Grace’s Saturday 10am Pre-Ballet class will perform on Thursday 15th December at 6:30pm
We know this is a lot of information so if you have read the timetables but are still unsure when your child is required at photos, rehearsals and performances, please send us an email; lcda@lcda.com.au
Additional information re drop off and pick up times, theatre information, costume, hair & make up will be posted on our website. Please make sure you are subscribed to the website to receive all future concert information.
- CONCERT TICKETS
Concert tickets will go on sale on 16th November. Please make sure you are subscribed to the website to receive booking information.
If your children are performing in two separate show groups (e.g. a Kindergarten student (red group) and Year 3 student (white group)) please contact the office for discounted show tickets, lcda@lcda.com.au
- PARENT VOLUNTEERS
We are seeking parents who wish to be involved in volunteering during the upcoming LCDA concert season. Kids get a huge kick out of seeing their parents get involved.
We are also looking for someone to be our volunteer coordinator.
We require interested parents for the following dates;
Sunday 27th November – Full School Dress Rehearsal at LCDA
Sunday 4th December – Photo Day at LCDA
Wednesday 14th December – Full School Dress Rehearsal at Glen St Theatre
Thursday 15th December – Performance at Glen Street Theatre
Friday 16th December – Performance at Glen Street Theatre
Saturday 17th December – Performances at Glen Street Theatre
Duties involve registering kids, kiddie crowd control at the door, and finding the odd lost water bottle or ballet shoe.
If you are interested, please email lcda@lcda.com.au
- TERM 4 INVOICES & COSTUME BALANCE
Term 4 invoices will be raised shortly. You will receive an email once they are available on your Family Portal.
Costume balances will be added to your Term 4 invoice.
If you did not advise the Academy that your child was not participating in the concert, before 1st June 2022, a costume was ordered and the full cost is now payable through your family portal. This cost must still be paid even if your child no longer attends the Academy. You will be notified once your costume is ready to be picked up.
Students with unpaid 2022 invoices will not be given their end of year concert costume, will not be able to purchase concert tickets or enrol in classes for 2023.
- ACTIVE & CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS
To use your remaining 2022 vouchers towards your invoice just follow the link and enter your voucher details. Your voucher will then be applied to your Term 4 invoice.
https://forms.gle/oNiYFHjAiLcUdXbRA
Please note that we cannot use your 2022 vouchers for your 2023 Term 1 invoice. You must redeem all remaining 2022 vouchers over the next few weeks.
Once the voucher has been applied you will receive a confirmation email and you can pay as normal through the family portal. Vouchers MUST be applied before you pay your fees.
Please note that Active/Creative Kids Vouchers WILL NOT be applied to overdue invoices, vouchers MUST be received by the Academy before the due date of the invoice.
Active/Creative Kids Vouchers will not be transferred to another organisation once LCDA have received them. Nor will they be accepted from another Active/Creative Kids Provider.
- COVID SAFE PROCEDURES
As COVID continues to circulate through the community we will keep our COVID safe plan in place for the foreseeable future. If you would like to remind yourself of our COVID safe plan you can view it HERE.
- TERM 4 DATES
Term 4 will start on Monday 10th October and finish on Saturday 17th December.
However, our last day of classes at the studio will be Tuesday 13th December. From Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17thwe will be at the theatre.
- 2023 SUMMER SCHOOL
SAVE THE DATE
Our 2023 Summer School will be held 16th to 19th January.
Please make sure you subscribe to the website to receive Summer School booking information.
Have a great term and we can’t wait to see everyone at the concert!
COMPETITION RESULTS
The Ultimate Dance Challenge – Dural
1st Place – 10/U Jazz
1st place – 12/U Ballet
1st place – 12/U Contemporary
1st Place -14/U Ballet
1st Place – 14/U Contemporary
2nd Place – 10/U Ballet
3rd Place – 8/U Ballet
Highly Commended – 12/U Jazz
Highly Commended – 12/U Hip Hop
City Of Ryde Eisteddfod
1st Place – 14/U Jazz
1st Place – 14/U Ballet
1st Place – 12/U Contemporary
1st Place – 12/U Jazz
1st Place – Mia M & Allegra L, Jazz Duo
1st Place – Kiara M & Eden H, Jazz Duo
3rd Place – 12/U Ballet
3rd Place – 14/U Contemporary
Highly Commended – Kiara M, Contemporary Solo
Highly Commended – Amarlie W, Ballet Solo
Highly Commended – Mia M, Jazz Solo
Highly Commended – Adabelle L, Ballet Solo
The Hills Dance Spectacular
2nd Place – 10/U Ballet
2nd Place – 14/U Ballet
3rd Place – 12/U Ballet
3rd Place – 8/U Ballet
Highly Commended – 12/U Contemporary
Battle Grounds
3rd Place – 12/U Hip Hop
The Ultimate Dance Challenge – Narrabeen
1st Place – Adabelle L, Ballet Solo
1st Place – Mia M & Allegra L, Jazz Duo
1st Place – Zoe R, Jazz Solo
1st Place – Chrystina M, Jazz Solo
2nd Place – Kiara M & Eden H, Jazz Duo
3rd Place – Kiara M, Contemporary Solo
3rd Place -Chrystina M, Lyrical Solo
Energy Express Eisteddfod
1st Place – Kiara M, Jazz Solo
1st Place – Anya F, Hip Hop Solo
2nd Place – Isabelle M, Jazz Solo
2nd Place – Kiara M, Contemporary Solo
Vibe Dance Competition
3rd Place – Adabelle L, Ballet Solo
Time to Shine Dance Competition
3rd Place – Isabelle M, Jazz Solo
Fierce Talent Dance Competition
3rd Place – Isabelle M, Jazz Solo