NEWSLETTER Dance School
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10 February 2012 Dear parents, Thanks to all who have registered and paid for their child's dance which start next week (Mon 13 Feb). For those who have yet to pay, please note our change of bank account to 010322-0196712-00. If you paid the term fees into our old account, don't worry as that account will remain open for a short time, but please change the account in your internet banking set-up for next time. At this stage some classes have low enrolment numbers and may not turn out to be viable. However there may be people who may not know they need to pre-enrol and may just turn up on the day. If you have a dvd from the shows last year which still need to be collected, please call the office and we will arrange to get the dance teacher to take it to your child's class.
25 January 2012 Please make note of our new bank account number: 01-0322-0196712-00 Rhythmz Dance Co. If you have our previous one stored in your bank system please replace with the above. Our classes start back the week beginning Monday 13 February. Even if your child was enrolled in term 4 2011, a new on-line registration form must be completed. This is because some venues, times, classes have changed and also your child may have moved up an age group or you may have altered contact details. Children who will be attending all year do not need to re-enrol each term (only at the start of each year). We have several new classes this year including: Teens Only Boys Only (taught by Teejay) Adult Contemporary/Lyrical (as well as Hip Hop) Jazz And as of this year we now have a class at Tauriko School. Other schools we teach at are: Bellevue, Bethlehem, Matua, Mount Maunganui, Otumoetai, St Thomas More, Tauranga, Papamoa, Tahatai Coast, Tauriko, Te Puna, Selwyn Ridge, Maungatapu. Please see our timetables and enrol online: www.rdc.net.nz or call us on 5788780 for further enquiries. Fee discounts apply if paid before 7 February.
1 January 2012
Happy New Year!!!
18 December 2011
After a long wait the ‘Shine’ DVDs were delivered this morning.
Unfortunately you can’t hear the audience’s reaction - clapping, cheering etc so it’s not a great representation of how well your children performed on the day.
DVDs can be collected from any of Teejay’s Zumba classes this week if you attend, or from our shop at 56 Tom Muir Drive on the following days and times:
Sunday 18 Dec – 9am-9pm Monday 19 Dec – 12pm-5pm Tuesday 20 Dec – 9am-4pm Wednesday 21 Dec 12pm-4pm Thursday 22 Dec 1pm-5pm Friday 22 Dec 1pm-9pm Saturday 23 Dec 12pm-9pm Please do not come outside of these times. Our office will be closed from Sunday 24 Dec to Tuesday 3 January although emails will be checked periodically throughout this time.
In January DVDs can be collected from our Dance Holiday Programme from the 9th-27th January (excluding weekends) from 8am-4.30pm from 14B Hocking Street at the Mount.
If you have any queries regarding the DVDs or require further copies please contact Gavin from Bay Media, see www.baymedia.co.nz for further details.
Once again we apologise for the delay in having the DVDs available.
20 NOVEMBER 2011 Dear parents, Just a reminder, as previously notified, our dance year has now ended.
Yesterday's show's were such a special finish to a great year.
Thanks to the dance teachers, numerous volunteers behind the scenes, parents and of course, the children themselves for making "Shine" such a memorable show. If you have haven't ordered a dvd or missed the show, these can still be ordered by depositing $20 into our ANZ account 010322-0146854-00 Rhythmz Dance Co using "dvd" and your child's name as a reference.
To order professional photos from the show, see www.musaestudios.quikpix.co.nz
If your child went home with any accessories by mistake from the show please get these back to us so we can use for following shows, as we do from year to year. A good time would be when you come to collect your dvd. We will let you know as soon as they are ready.
Our 2012 timetable and on-line registration form are now up on the website. Don't forget our dance based school holiday programme from Monday 9 January to Friday 27 January 2012 at 14B Hocking Street. Lastly, on a sad note, our much loved dance teacher Rachel is leaving us this week for an Australian adventure. Thanks for everything Rach - we will all miss you heaps............. xxx
29 SEPTEMBER 2011 There seems to have been some confusion about how term 4 and subsequent fees are structured. Our 8 week term finished this week and classes start again the week beginning Tuesday 25 October (the first week back at school in Term 4). In term 4... If your child's class is on a Monday or Friday and they are performing at Baycourt Theatre, their term 4 fees are $57 school based class, $70 public class. This is made up of:
So students are getting more than the equivalent of a 7 or 8 week term in practice hours, just some of them need to be at different venues because of the scale of things. Note also for the practices on Friday 18 November at Baycourt, all Little Luvlies will only be required for 1-1.5 hours. If your child is not performing at Baycourt, but would like to continue into term 4, please call the office to discuss your options. Note that, because of the emphasis on Baycourt in term 4, we are taking no NEW registrations with the exception of Selwyn Ridge Primary and Little Luvlies classes that are not already at full capacity.
All those that pay their term 4 dance fees before 14 October go into a draw for TWO chances to win 4 tickets to 'Shine' (your choice of session times). Tickets for 'Shine' are now on sale through Baycourt or online through Ticket Direct.
15 SEPTEMBER 2011 Our term 3 finishes the week beginning Monday 26 September and our term 4 starts the week beginning Tuesday 25 October (the same day school starts back). In term 4 dance fees will $65 for primary classes and $80 for public classes. The term fees will include the regular weekly lessons leading up to the show, the extra Saturday practices (as previously advised), the Friday 18th November practice and the performance day at Baycourt. There will not be any lessons after Baycourt and everyone will have a well deserved break. As Labour Day falls at the beginning of term 4, children in Monday classes will pay a reduced term 4 fee. Likewise, children with lessons on a Friday or Saturday will miss a lesson due to the Baycourt practices and show. So children with lessons on Monday, Friday and Saturday will be required to pay $57 for a school class and $70 for a public class. To summarise, if your child's scheduled dance class is on a: Monday - $57 school based class, $70 public class for trm 4 Tuesday - $65 school based class, $80 public class for trm 4 Wednesday -$65 school based class, $80 public class for trm 4 Thursday - $65 school based class, $80 public class for term 4 Friday - $57 school based class, $70 public class for term 4 Saturday - $70 Children who are not performing at Baycourt pay $32.50 for school based classes and $40 for public classes, or ring for a price if you are a Monday, Friday or Saturday participant. TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – ENROL NOW
TERM FOUR
DANCE SHOES
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST CHANGE OF MOUNT VENUE We have found a fabulous new venue and dance classes will start there this coming Monday 8 August. The address is 14B Hocking St, Mount Maunganui. Hocking St is off Hewletts Road. Please leave a bit earlier the first time you come here as it can be a little tricky to find as there is a concrete median in the middle of Hewletts Road. Please click on this google map for directions: We are today and also on Monday contacting everyone from the Mount classes by phone to let you know of the change and give directions. We apologise for any inconvenience but hope you’ll agree the new venue is fabulous and much cosier and warmer. Check out our map too as you may have to do a (legal) U-turn if coming from the Bayfair end of Hewletts Road:
PAPAMOA PRIMARY DANCE CLASSES: Will from this term be split into 2 classes to accommodate the growth. 5-7 year olds at 2.45pm and then 8-12 year olds at 3.30pm. The older group are welcome to wait quietly for their class. We will encourage them to do their homework. All parents of these dancers will get a phone call either today (Friday) or Monday to confirm the above. SUPER SPECIAL – read on!! Sign your child up for a second class with Rhythmz Dance Co and you will receive 50% off the second class*! Yes that’s just half price for the 2nd class. This is a great opportunity for your child to extend their dancing skills and try a different dance style. If your child is currently in a primary school class enrolling them in one of our public classes exposes them to a more structured lesson with more emphasis on technique. If your child is in three dances at Baycourt the costume fee will be $70. If you have already paid for a second class in term 3 for your child we will give you a credit for your Term 4 dance fees. Please email or call us if this applies to you. *The half price class applies to the lower priced of the two classes. Eg if your child is enrolled in both a public class ($80 per term) and a primary school class ($65 per term) the half price class will be the $65 primary school class (costing just $32.50 for the term). The total fees payable for the two classes in this scenario would be $112.50. If you wish to take advantage of this special your child will need to be enrolled into both classes. If they were with us in Term 2 you will just need to enrol them in the new class they will be attending in Term 3. In the notes section at the bottom of the enrolment form please mention this special. Please remember to pay your costume fee along with your dance fees this term. The half price dance fees on a 2nd class will apply again in term 4 of this year. please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details of our sponsorship packages. FACEBOOK
MONDAY 25 JULY SUPER SPECIAL – read on!! Sign your child up for a second class with Rhythmz Dance Co and you will receive 50% off the second class*! Yes that’s just half price for the 2nd class. This is a great opportunity for your child to extend their dancing skills and try a different dance style. Check out our timetable for all available classes. We are currently trying to get both Jazz and Teen Hip Hop classes up and running. If your child is in three dances at Baycourt the costume fee will be $70. If you have already paid for a second class in term 3 for your child we will give you a credit for your Term 4 dance fees. Please email or call us if this applies to you. *The half price class applies to the lower priced of the two classes. Eg if your child is enrolled in both a public class ($80 per term) and a primary school class ($65 per term) the half price class will be the $65 primary school class (costing just $32.50 for the term). The total fees payable for the two classes in this scenario would be $112.50. If you wish to take advantage of this special, your child will need to be enrolled into both classes. If they were with us in Term 2 you will just need to enrol them in the new class they will be attending in Term 3. In the notes section at the bottom of the enrolment form please mention this special. Please remember to pay your costume fee along with your dance fees this term. The half price dance fees on a 2nd class will apply again in term 4 of this year. Fees Due Thanks to all who have already paid their term 3 dance fees. Please note they are due this week. Fees not received into our office by Monday 1 August incur the 10% late fee. Payment can be made by internet banking to: Bank: ANZ Bank Limited Account Name: Rhythmz Dance Co Account No: 010322 0146854 00 OR make a cheque payable to Rhythmz Dance. Mail to: 56 Tom Muir Drive, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112 OR choose "Creditcard Payments" from our home page. All classes start the week beginning 8 August 2011. CHANGE OF MOUNT VENUE We are looking for another venue at the Mount and will let you know with as much notice as possible when we find something. Please keep an eye on these newsletters for an update. SPONSORS FOR OUR UPCOMING SHOWS AT BAYCOURT FACEBOOK here: http://www.rdc.net.nz/shop.html
MONDAY 27 JUNE 2011 Our term 2 dance classes finish on Monday 4 July and term 3 classes start in the week beginning Monday 8 August. As soon as we have our term 3 timetable finalised we will get it up on the website. At that point, new registrants will be able to enrol on-line. Those continuing on from term 2 need not re-enrol but please note the cut-off date of 1 August 2011 for payment to ensure your child's place and avoid a 10% penalty fee. Please let us know if your child attended in term 2 but will not be returning in term 3 and we will remove them from the roll. Fees are once again $80 for the term for our public classes and $65 for our school based classes. Payment can be made by: Internet banking to ANZ account 010322-0146854-00 Rhythmz Dance Co OR a cheque sent to 56 Tom Muir Drive, Gate Pa, Tauranga, 3112 OR by choosing "Creditcard payments" from our homepage.
We have an exciting holiday programme planned for the 2 weeks of the July School Holidays at 36D MacDonald Street, Mount Maunganui. Check out all the details, including full programme on our website under "Holiday Programme". Enrolments are made on-line and must be received, with payment by Tuesday 12 July.
Questions? Don't hesitate to call us on 5788780.
7 MAY 2011
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16 MARCH 2011
PARENTS WELCOME TO ALL DANCE CLASSES NEXT WEEK
The whole of next week (from Mon 21 March) is open week for all dance classes. This means parents are welcome to come and observe any class your child attends. Please be mindful of noise and distraction and no siblings please.
MAUNGATAPU PRIMARY NOTICE
Maungatapu Primary only – Please note there will be NO class on Wed 23 March as there is a parent conference day at school and no children. This class will be made up at the end of the term so the last lesson for Wednesday Maungatapu class will be on Wednesday 13th April.
DANCE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
We are running a dance holiday programme these coming holidays Tues 26th April – Fri 29th April (Monday is a public holiday). It will be a fun based dance programme which will give the kids a chance to try out loads of different dance styles. Workshops will include Stomp, Acro-Dance (gymnastics based dance), Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Zumba, Ballet, mime/acting, theatre sports and body conditioning (stretch, strength and lengthen).
Plenty of other fun activities also including an easter egg hunt, art & crafts, creative cooking, games, xbox 360 dance central battles etc etc etc!
We will run the programme with two different age groups, 5-7 years and 8-12 years. Children will need to bring their own lunch. We provide morning and afternoon tea.
There is the possibility of a mid-week trip but this will depend on numbers so if you are interested please email us now to book in your children so we can start organising this.
A show will be put on for parents on the last day.
The cost for the programme will be $40 per day or $140 for all four days. You can book for any number of days (1-4). These costs are based on 9am-4.30pm. Before care (7.30-9am) is an extra $5 and after care 4.30-6.00pm is an extra $5.
25 JANUARY 2011
Thanks for enrolling your children in Rhythmz Dance Co classes. If you haven’t yet it isn’t too late! You won’t be charged for the classes that you’ve missed. Give us a call on 5788780 to discuss.
DANCE SHOP
Did you know we sell dance products? We have a range of dance shoes and tutu’s at very competitive prices. Please see our online shop http://www.rdc.net.nz/shop.html
Payment can be made via Paypal (credit card) on our website or via internet banking or cheque or cash at our office. If you wish to try anything for size our office is open Mon to Fri 9.30-4.30pm.
DANCE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
We are running a dance holiday programme these coming school holidays Tues 26th April – Fri 29th April (Monday is a public holiday). It will be based at our huge Mount venue – 36d MacDonald St.
It will be a fun based dance programme which will give the kids a chance to try out loads of different dance styles. Workshops will include Stomp, Acro-Dance (gymnastics based dance), Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Zumba, Ballet, mime/acting, theatre sports and body conditioning (stretch, strength and lengthen).
Plenty of other fun activities also including an Easter egg hunt, art & crafts, creative cooking, games, xbox 360 dance central battles etc etc etc!
There is the possibility of a mid-week trip but this all depends on numbers.
We will run the programme with two different age groups, 5-7 years and 8-12 years. Children will need to bring their own lunch. Morning and afternoon tea will be provided.
A show will be put on for parents on the last day at 4.30pm.
The cost for the programme will be $40 per day or $140 for all four days. You can book for any number of days (1-4). These costs are based on 9am-4.30pm. Before care (7.30-9am) is an extra $5 and after care 4.30-6.00pm is an extra $5.
Please email or phone us to book your children in.
DANCE FEES NOW DUE
On Wednesday 2 March we will be adding a 10% penalty fee to all outstanding fees. This does not include Papamoa Primary whose classes are due to start next week and Tahatai Coast School who will be starting the week after next. Enrolments for Papamoa Primary can now be made on-line and Tahatai will be on the website as soon as we have confirmed times etc.
UNIDENTIFIED PAYMENT
We have had an unidentified payment from around February 2nd for $80. There was no name, no student name or class info. If you think this may be you please let us know – we will require proof it was your payment.
ARRIVE ON TIME
Please do you best get your children to classes on time – late arrivals are distracting. Parents and siblings are asked not to observe the dance classes (excluding the Little Luvlies classes which are fine to observe). It can be distracting for both the children and teacher. It can also spoil the surprise of the dance performance student's will be working towards.
We understand there may be certain circumstances in which you will need to stay with your child. If there is a reason you would like to stay, please discuss this with us prior to the term starting so we can make an arrangement with the dance teacher.
Parents will be invited to watch a lesson near the middle of the term.
At many of the venues there is an adjoining room that you can wait in if you don’t want to leave the premises. Please ask the whereabouts of this area should you wish to use it.
19 JANUARY 2011
BOOKINGS FOR TERM ONE
Just a reminder that our dance classes start the week beginning Monday 14th February and pre-bookings are essential so we can determine whether we have the numbers to go ahead with each of the classes. We have many more classes on offer this term (37) so please have a good look at the timetables and forward this to anyone you think may be interested.
Bookings are ESSENTIAL, previous enrolments don't roll over from term to term.
NEW ONLINE ENROLMENT
We have a new easy to use online enrolment system that each child must be enrolled through (even if you have filled in an enrolment form in the past).
Click on the 'online enrolment' button underneath TIMETABLES on the left of this page.
Consider enrolling in more than one class. There is a 10% discount off the 2nd and subsequent classes booked (per person).
PAYMENT
As usual prepayment is essential and if your chosen class doesn't go ahead you will receive a full refund (if there is not another suitable class).
Fees for public classes in 2011 are $80 and for school classes $65. These fees are set for the year. If booking for the full four terms the fee is discounted to just $300 for Public classes and $240 for Primary classes.
Please note that there is a 10% late fee if payment is not received in the office by Wednesday 9 February 2011.
Payment can be made through the enrolment system using a Credit Card. Internet banking is also accepted as are cheques. Sorry NO cash can be accepted from the teachers at the classes but can be taken at our office.
CHANGE OF VENUE
We have a new venue at the Mount - 36d MacDonald St, opposite the new 'Good Food Trading Company' and 'Mount Topkids'. Very spacious with loads of parking.
This venue will be used for the MOUNT PRIMARY classes in Term One due to some renovations at the school.
Also as this venue is so close to Bayfair it will replace the St Mary's church for the old Bayfair class.
There are still a large number of DVD's to be collected and paid for. Our address is 56 Tom Muir Dr, Gate Pa, Tauranga. Our office hours are 9.30am-4.30pm.
If collection from our office in Gate Pa is a problem please deposit the $20 plus $5 for postage into our account and we will post it to you. Use your name as a reference and email us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name address to send it to. Our account details are: Rhythmz Dance Co, ANZ 010322-0146854-00.
BAYCOURT 2011 DATES
If you are interested in your child being involved in our production this year (optional involvement) please note these dates in your diary. Friday 18th and Saturday 19th Nov. There will be a practise at Baycourt at 4pm on Friday 18th with the shows being on Saturday 19th. There will also be practise dates on Saturday 5 and 12 of November with the venue to be confirmed. This year we will stagger the times for each group at the practises on the 5th and 12th of November so there is less waiting but the practise at Baycourt on Friday the 18th will be a full run through.
Please join us on Facebook. Search 'Rhythmz Dance Co' and press the 'like' button. This is a good way for us to keep you update with events.
DANCE SHOES
If you requre any dance shoes we have them for sale. Canvas dance shoes in many colours and black leather dance/jazz style shoes.
See you soon for another fabulous year of dance!
Many thanks from the team at Rhythmz Dance Co