Great South Ballet Academy Welcome to Term 2, 2013 Term 3 Dates: 29 July – 28 September Fundraising Week 2 Term 3 – Exam week 5-10 August Monday 5 August - Classes running as per normal Tuesday 6 August - All usual classes cancelled due to exams, the following classes only; 5.00 Intermediate Foundation 6.00 Grade 6 Jazz 7.00 Intermediate 8.00 Finish Wednesday 7 August - No evening classes due to exams Thursday 8 August - Classes running as per normal Saturday 10 August - Classes running as per normal Concert Timetable The timetable is now available online, http://gsba.co/events The concert timetable will take effect as of Monday 12 August, 2013, week 3. Also available is a breakdown of the timetable for the rest of the year. Please read this carefully especially around the concert weeks, early term 4. Costume Invoices are being emailed in the holidays. The invoice will include both the term fees and costume hire fee. This is a hire fee which contributes to the total cost of the costume and accessories. Costume hire fees will range from $15 - $50 per costume. If your child requires a specific costume which costs more I will contact you directly. Hair and Make-Up Hair and make-up requirements for the concert are available on the website. There will be two demonstration days available for those unsure of how to do the hair/ make-up. Contact Miss Niven if you have any questions. Backstage and side of stage During the concert we will need assistance both in the dressing rooms and backstage. If you are able to help please add your name to the list which will be released mid-term 3. Arts and Crafts Day This year we will be holding as arts and crafts day where anyone interested can come help create the props, headgear and other items which will be used in the concert. You are welcome to come for the whole or a part of the day. Details Date: Monday 30 September Location: 45 Montilla Place, Manurewa Time: 9am – 4pm (or until we finish it all) Fundraising Meeting We will be holding our next meeting to discuss the next few events of the year. All are welcome. Details Date: 3 August, 2013 Time: 10am-11am Location: Church Hall Disco After a huge success last year, this year we are holding our disco on Saturday 28 September. This event is a chance to 'let our hair down', get dressed up and have some fun. Further information will be available in Term 3. Details Date: Saturday 28 September Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Location: Church Hall Theme: Movie/ Story Book Characters In-House Competition The in-house competition is Details Date: 30 November Time: 9am – 5pm Location: Church Hall What to bring: Costume/ Ballet Uniform, music for your dance Prize Giving and Demonstration Show The final event of the year! During the evening we will have a demonstration from various students and hand out the prizes for the year. Date: 30 November Time: 6pm – 8pm Location: Church Hall What to bring: Costume if you are performing. Grade Information All Jazz and Contemporary Students The GSBA uniform must now be worn to all classes. Details and prices for the uniform can be made via the website. http://gsba.co/uniform-2