Please make sure you clean (and repair if needed) all costumes so that when they are returned after the next eisteddfod they will be in good condition. Also, please let me know if there are any parts missing so they may be replaced in plenty of time for their next use / owner.
Add comment July 12th, 2009
Three eisteddfods down and one more to go.
Gatton (Lockyer District) Eisteddfod groups will be held over the weekend of 11 - 13 September 2009, so please keep this weekend free. We may not be doing all routines at Gatton, but I will give you more information, including definate times, when it’s available, so please keep your eye out.
Add comment July 9th, 2009
Congratulations to all for a much calmer and swearing-free dressing room at Ipswich Eisteddfod. I know there are times when we all get tired, frustrated and stressed (especially at eisteddfod time), but it is important to think about where you are and who’s around before you say something naughty. Everyone made an effort to improve their dressing room behaviour at Ipswich, and it was a much more pleasant environment for all, so thank you.
Well done also to the 15’s and 20’s who trialed a virtually parent-free dressing room which worked very well and taught the students to work together and help each other. One student commented on how much extra space there was in the dressing room and how quiet it was.
As we all know, children talk to their parents the worst out of all the people they know, so here’s a suggestion to combat this: Try swapping children with another family for the day. This may result in better behaved children and a much more enjoyable eisteddfod for everyone.
Add comment July 6th, 2009
Just a quick reminder to all, that even though we do very well at eisteddfods, I would like everyone to stay humble and not make bad remarks about other dancing studios. Keep any nasty comments about anyone (including those from our own studio) to yourself, and please parents, remember that children are impressionable and easily influenced, so it is important that you don’t say anything untoward in front of your children (nor other people’s children for that matter).
Thank you
Miss J
Add comment June 30th, 2009
Congratulations to all involved in the eisteddfods so far this year, as we were very successful once again. This is a direct reflection on everyone involved….
A big thank you must go to the parents for all the behind-the-scenes work they do, and to all the dancers for their hard work and dedication. I hope they all enjoy the eisteddfods as much as I do.
A BIG BIG thank you to all teachers involved – especially Miss Yana.
We couldn’t do it without everyone’s involvement, so once again, congrats and thanks to all.
Add comment June 28th, 2009
Solos at Ipswich Eisteddfod start Tue 23rd of June and run till Sat 4th July. Many PPDC students are competing so I’m sure they would be pleased to see some of your friendly faces in the audience, supporting them. Here is a brief run down of the schedule, if you would like to come along to the Ipswich Civic Hall and watch your fellow dancers.
Tue Morning 23rd – 5 & 6 yrs
Tue Afternoon 23rd – 5 & 6 & 7 yrs
Tue Night 23rd – 13 yrs
Wed Morning 24th - 3 & 4 yrs
Thurs Morning 25th – 7 yrs
Thurs Afternooon 25th – 7 & 9 yrs
Thurs Night 25th – 9 yrs
Fri Morning 26th – 8 yrs
Fri Afternoon 26th – 8 & 12 yrs
Fri Night 26th – 12 yrs
Sat Morning 27th – 11 yrs
Sat Afternoon 27th – 11 yrs
Sat Night 27th – 11 & 12 yrs
Sun Morning 28th – 11 & 14 yrs
Sun Afternoon 28th – 14 yrs
Sun Night 28th – 14 yrs
Mon Morning 29th – 9 yrs
Mon Afternoon 29th – 9 yrs
Mon Night 29th – 16 – 20 yrs
Tue Morning 30th – 15 yrs
Tue Afternooon 30th – 15 & 16 – 20 yrs
Tue Night 30th – 16 – 20 yrs
Wed Morning 1st – 13 yrs
Wed Afternoon 1st – 11 – 20 & 13 yrs
Wed Night 1st – 15 – 20 yrs
Thurs Morning 2nd – 10 yrs
Thurs Afternoon 2nd – 10 yrs & 10/U
Thurs Night 2nd – 13-14 yrs
Fri Morning 3rd – 10/U & 11-12 yrs
Fri Afternoon 3rd – 10/U & 11-12 yrs
Fri Night 3rd – 11-12 yrs
Sat Morning 4th – Duos and Trios (all ages)
Sat Afternoon 4th – Duos and Trios (all ages)
Sat Night 4th – 13 – 20 yrs, presentation of trophies and SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE
I will be there all those days as well as teaching in the breaks, so if you can’t contact me just leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thanks
Miss J
Add comment June 26th, 2009
Ipswich eisteddfod proved to be a long and tiring weekend for everyone involved, but the kids seemed to have fun and the parents, I’m sure, are as proud as I am. Here are our results from Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod 2009:
FRED - WELL DONE
CELEBRATION - 1ST
ROCKIN AROUND THE XMAS TREE - 1ST
DANCING BABY - WELL DONE
EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD - 2ND
WOW - 1ST
HEY MICKEY - WELL DONE
SPANISH FLEA - 1ST
YOU GOT A FRIEND IN ME - 1ST
DEAER SANTA - 1ST
REED FLUTES - HC
AMERICAN BANDSTAND - 1ST
NEW YORK CITY - 1ST
CHECK THE POO - WELL DONE
FABULOUS - 1ST
FERGALICIOUS - 1ST
OVER THE RAINBOW - 2ND
RICK MAN’S FRUG - 1ST
QUEEN OF SHEBA - HC
INSPECTOR GADGET - 2ND
THAT’S ROCK’N'ROLL - 1ST
CRAZY FROG - 1ST
BIRDLAND - 1ST
BUGSY MALONE - 1ST
BOOGIE WOOGIE COUNTRY - 1ST
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN - 1ST
JUNGLE BOOGIE - 1ST
CHILDREN - 1ST
PHILLIPINO - 1ST
NOW & THEN - WELL DONE
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - 2ND
HOLLYWOOD - WELL DONE
UGLY - 2ND
WE RUN THIS - 2ND
WHAT IS THIS FEELING - 1ST
LET ME FALL - 2ND
MOVE - 1ST
PROUD MARY - 2ND
THE SPROUT & THE BEAN - HC
MERRY WIDOW - WELL DONE
FOUR BROTHERS - 1ST
STEAM HEAT - 1ST
LIL C - 1ST
FLOORSWEEPER - WELL DONE
THERE, RIGHT THERE - 1ST
NOTHING COMPARES - 1ST
LOCOMOTION - 1ST
RUN DMC - 1ST
MARRIAGE - 3RD
MOLDAVIAN - 2ND
YOU CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC - 1ST
MAN IN THE MIRROR - 2ND
HERE’S JOHNNY - 1ST
ROCK THIS PARTY - 1ST
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ - 1ST
WHAT YOU WANT - 1ST
BE MY GIRL - HC
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students, teachers, parents and helpers for all their hard work leading up to and at the eisteddfods. Obviously, none of us could do it alone, and it is wonderful to see what we can do when we all pull together as a team.
Add comment June 10th, 2009
Congratulations everyone on another successful eisteddfod. Here are your results from Ipswich Combined Teachers Dance Festival 2009:
ROCKIN AROUND THE XMAS TREE - 1ST
FRED - HC
CELEBRATION - 1ST
REED FLUTES - 2ND
DEAR SANTA - 2ND
DANCING BABY - 3RD
WOW - 1ST
SPANISH FLEA - 1ST
YOU GOT A FRIEND IN ME - 3RD
EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD - 1ST
HEY MICKEY - 3RD
RICH MAN’S FRUG - 1ST
FERGALICIOUS - 2ND
NEW YORK CITY - 2ND
AMERICAN BANDSTAND - 1ST
CHECK THE POO - 3RD
OVER THE RAINBOW - 2ND
QUEEN OF SHEBA - 1ST
FABULOUS - 2ND
NOW & THEN - 2ND
BIRDLAND - 1ST
BUGSY MALONE - HC
INSPECTOR GADGET - 3RD
CRAZY FROG - 2ND
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - 1ST
JUNGLE BOOGIE - HC
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN - 1ST
CHILDREN - 1ST
BOOGIE WOOGIE COUNTRY - 1ST
THAT’S ROCK N ROLL - 1ST
HOLLYWOOD - HC
THE SPROUT & THE BEAN - 2ND
UGLY - 2ND
WHAT IS THIS FEELING - HC
WE RUN THIS - 2ND
PROUD MARY - 2ND
MERRY WIDOW - 1ST
MOVE - HC
LET ME FALL - 1ST
FOUR BROTHERS - 3RD
STEAM HEAT - 1ST
NOTHING COMPARES - 1ST
YOU CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC - 2ND
MAN IN THE MIRRROR - 3RD
MARRIAGE - 1ST
LOCOMOTION - 1ST
RUN DMC - 1ST
HERE’S JOHNNY - 2ND
WHAT YOU WANT - HC
FLOORSWEEPER - WELL DONE
ROCK THIS PARTY - HC
THERE, RIGHT THERE - 3RD
MOLDAVIAN - 1ST
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ - 1ST
LIL C - 3RD
HAIRSPRAY/COOTIES - WELL DONE
PPDC WAS ALSO PROUD TO ACCEPT THE 12/U AGGREGATE AND OPEN AGGREGATE TROPHIES.
Add comment May 30th, 2009
Well, it’s the first eisteddfod of the year and everyone has been working hard to prepare for Twin Towns. Looks like all that hard work paid off…great work everyone!
Here’s the results:
ROCKIN AROUND THE XMAS TREE - VHC
FRED - 3RD
CELEBRATION - 2ND
EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD - HC
HEY MICKEY - HC
WOW - 2ND
SPANISH FLEA - VHC
REED FLUTES - 2ND
YOU GOT A FRIEND IN ME - 2ND
DANCING BABY - 2ND
OVER THE RAINBOW - 3RD
DEAR SANTA - VHC
AMERICAN BANDSTAND - 2ND
CHECK THE POO - 1ST
QUEEN OF SHEBA - 2ND
NEW YORK CITY - WELL DONE
FABULOUS - WELL DONE
RICH MAN’S FRUG - 1ST
FERGALICIOUS - WELL DONE
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC - WELL DONE
JUNGLE BOOGIE - 3RD
HOLLYWOOD - 3RD
NOW & THEN - VHC
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN - 1ST
BUGSY MALONE - 3RD
CRAZY FROG - 3RD
BOOGIE WOOGIE COUNTRY - WELL DONE
CHILDREN - 1ST
THAT’S ROCK’N'ROLL - 1ST
BIRDLAND - VHC
INSPECTOR GADGET - 2ND
WE RUN THIS - WELL DONE
MERRY WIDOW - HC
MOVE - VHC
UGLY - 3RD
THE SPROUT & THE BEAN - 3RD
4 BROTHERS - HC
LET ME FALL - HC
STEAM HEAT - 2ND
WHAT IS THIS FEELING - WELL DONE
PROUD MARY - WELL DONE
NOTHING COMPARES - HC
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ - 1ST
LIL C - WELL DONE
RUN DMC - 3RD
MARRIAGE - 2ND
COOTIES/HAIRSPRAY - HC
FLOORSWEEPER - VHC
THERE RIGHT THERE - 3RD
YOU CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC - 3RD
MAN IN THE MIRROR - WELL DONE
LOCOMOTION - WELL DONE
HERE’S JOHNNY - 3RD
WHAT YOU WANT - 2ND
BE MY GIRL - WELL DONE
ROCK THIS PARTY - WELL DONE
10/U GROUP AGGREGATE
Add comment May 17th, 2009
Twin Towns is now only a few days away. Have you checked that all your costumes are complete, clean, ironed (if necessary) and packed ready to go? Are your shoes all freshly painted to cover those unsightly scuff marks?
Make sure you have everything, or notify Miss J immediately if anything is missing, so that a replacement item may be sourced as soon as possible.
Costumes - tops, pants, skirts, jackets, leotards, unitards, demitards, hats & headpieces, jewellery, arm bands etc
Props - canes etc
Shoes - ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, chorus etc
Hair - wigs, bobby pins, bun nets, hairspray/gel/mousse, brush, comb
Make-up - foundation, powder, blush, eyeshadow (correct colours), eyeliner, mascara, false eyelashes (for seniors), glitter, lipstick (is it red enough?)
Other Make-Up Kit Items - safety pins in various sizes, hat pins, stockings (fiestas, ballet, fishnets, etc with NO holes or ladders), socks, toe thongs, earrings
In Case Of Emergency Items - clear nail polish (for ladders), sewing repair kit, spare stockings, spare ribbons (for ballet shoes), spare elastic
Optional Items That May Come In Handy - sticky tape, glue, velcro (any adhesive really), make-up / baby wipes are excellent for removing make-up, cotton balls, cotton buds
Add comment April 28th, 2009
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