Firstly, congratulations to all the dancers who performed in the Concert. I have received some wonderful feedback from other dance schools and from individuals about our items. Well done!!
COMPETITIONS
Good luck to those dancers competing at the Grand Australasian this weekend. And the Internationals at Gosford on the 19th and 20th July. These are two of the biggest competitions of the year, with dancers from interstate and overseas. So work your very best, and anything else is a bonus. A few housekeeping items before these competitions:
a) Check your costumes now (including braces for your kilt)
b) If you have any questions write them in your journal and show it to me or email me
c) Every dancer must be in full BANKSIE uniform every time they step into the venue.
d) I will be there to support you but will be moving between stages so don't rely on me to warm you up, However, I will do my best to be in a thousand places at once! But be there ready in plenty of time.
e) If you are called up onto the stage to receive a prize please curtsey or bow and thank the person handing the prize to you.
f) Congratulate the other winners in your section. Good sportsmanship is remembered and commented on.
g) Stay in costume for photos and please find me to talk and discuss your dances…. regardless of the results.
h) As we all learn, placings change with every adjudicator. You know when you have given a winning performance when you step off that stage.....
Remember YOU are always being watched and admired for grooming, sportsmanship and unity as a team.
EXAMS
We have 4 girls doing their exams at the City Exams on the 11th July. Good luck to Kirstin, Ashley, Courtney and Greer.
COMPETITIONS COMING UP
Please have a look at the notice board for upcoming competitions and let me know what you would like to enter.
TERM3
Term 3 will recommence on Monday 21st July and conclude on Wednesday 24th September.
HOLIDAY CLASSES
Because of the Internationals & Exams in July there will be holiday lessons held on the following days (all dancers welcome $8 per class):
Wednesday 9th July 6-7pm
Saturday 12th July 9 – 10am
Wednesday 16th July 6-7pm
I am also offering some extra time for any dancers who may want a lesson before the Internationals. Please reply to this email and I can schedule a private class to SUPER SUPER fine tune your competition dances.
Classes will need to be paid for at the time of the lesson- $10 per half hour.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
About Me
- Banks School of Scottish Dancing
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- My name is Justine and I began dancing when I was 3 years old with Carolyn Woollett in Sydney. 18 years later she successfully put me through my examiners (SDAA) and judges exams. In 1988, when I was 16, I travelled to Scotland to compete on the Games Circuit and at the world championships. It was the most amazing experience of my life. Two things stand out; placing sixth in the Jig at Stonehaven games (there were 18 in the section and at least 8 world champions there as well!) and standing on the stage at Cowal for the Worlds. In 1995 I moved to Scotland to live there for 12 months. While in Scotland, I worked as a school teacher and took dancing lessons from Anna Bain and Sheila McKay. It was a wonderful time. I returned to Australia in 1996, married my college sweetheart Mark and set up my own dancing school, 'Banksies'. Fourteen years later we are still going strong! I currently have approximately 20 students whose ages range from two years to adults in my 'wifeys' class. I run both competitive and recreation classes. Highland Dancing is more than just a hobby; it is a part of my life and I love it!
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