Prospectus 2007/08
Moving Bodies School of Dance specialises in Jazz, Contemporary, Flamenco and Hip Hop.
The School aims to deliver the highest standard of Dance teaching. It emphasizes on technique and purity of line ultimately creating outstanding dancers. Such a high standard of technique and teaching requires discipline, perseverance and passion.
The principle that makes Moving Bodies such a unique dance school is that it offers students a thorough and versatile form of training that achieves the best results in a very short time. The credits that the students have achieved since the school's start in August 2006 is proof that hard work, discipline and value are all keys to successful results.
The school has offered 3 students tuition scholarships, the chance to perform and train intensively and opportunities to participate in national and international events.The classes and courses that the school offers give the students an understanding of the intensity and consistency of training that is required to become a competent dancer.
TIMETABLE
Tuesday
Training Package for Teens & Adults)
Technique Fusion
Performance Project
Hop Hop 5 - 8pm
Thursday
Yummy Mummy Workout *NEW* 1-2.15pm
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Friday
Ballet Technique
Contemporary Technique
Jazz Combination Movement 5-8pm
An opportunity to make and perform dances, meet new people and have lots of fun
Technique Fusion ISTD Modern Theatre Creating Dances Hop Hop 3.30-6.30pm
Technique Fusion
A structured technique class bringing together the flavours of ballet, contemporary and jazz techniques which aims to develop high standards of technique, purity of line and effortless performance through the use of the centre. This class includes a Ballet Floor Barre and culminates with turns, adagio and traveling sequences.
Performance Project /Creating Dances
Allows creativity through the art of choreography Incorporating a variety of styles and techniques in a choreographic class.
Hip Hop
The latest dance phenomenon guaranteed to make you funky. MTV style dance routines.
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Ballet Technique
This class will be based on the most important technique of all. It will include a variety of Techniques mainly Cechetti Ballet Barre, Floor Barre and Centre Practise and also techniques used in the New York City Ballet Workout.
Contemporary Technique
Emphasising on the Graham Technique which focuses on the use of contraction, release, fall and recovery. It explores the relationship between dancer and the use of Floorwork in a very grounding manner.
Combination Movement and/or Repertoire Work
This class will take the dancer through a thorough warm up and centre practise which will mainly involve adagio, pirouettes, Matt Mattox style isolations, travelling combinations from the corner
ISTD Modern Theatre/Ballet Syllabus (Exam Work) Junior Grades to Advanced - NEWAll leading to Examinations and recognized Qualifications
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The Strong Stretch
A vocabulary of static poses and dance techniques makes this new program a thorough and highly energetic body conditioning class designed to develop stamina and immense dynamic, static and passive flexibility, emphasizing on strength and stability of the core, toning, strengthening, realigning and rebuilding muscular strength after injury whilst giving the heart and body the equivalent of a cardiovascular workout.
Yummy Mummy Workout - NEW
The Ultimate toning, strengthening, low impact cardio class for all levelsIt combines dance, yoga and pilates and it is a simpler version of the Strong Stretch.
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Since the opening of the school in August 2006
August 2006 MTV Intensive Dance Course
October 2006 Kent Dance Challenge
March 2006 Angley Craze.
April 2006 Le Jazz Hot - Cabaret Act
May 2006 Kent Dance Congress
June 2006
Controversy In Motion Moving Bodies Dance Production
Dance Grand Prix
Kent Dance Challenge
Dates for your diary
Term 1
4th September 27th November 07
October Break 22nd 26th
Term 2
8th January 5th April 08
February Break 18th 22nd
Term 3
5th April - end of June
no mid term break
Classes will be held at Sissinghurst Village Hall starting the 5th April
What The Parents Had to say
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Just wanted to drop you a line to say how wonderful the show was last night.
It's obvious that everyone had worked extremely hard to deliver such a
professional show. Well done to all the girls and well done to you too. The
choreography was excellent. Now I don't know much about dancing but on a
personal note you were fabulous - well done.
Guy
WOW! I am a fan.
Thank you so much, Jan, the show was staggering.
I just hope all those girls realise how lucky they are
to have such an inspirational teacher.
The overall standard was unbelievable and there were,
to my inexpert eye, several dancers with real potential
star quality. I have to admit, though, that I only noticed
them when you weren't on stage with them! Your own
accuracy of line, timing and athleticism meant that I
could not help but follow you round the stage!
As for your first solo and Flamenco piece - worthy of an
international stage any day of the week.
I thought the running-order, music and costumes all worked
really well.
Hope you thought it went well and will repeat it soon.
Thanks a million.
Paul x
hi Janet
that really was a fantastic show last night, I hope you are pleased with the way it went- it all run so smoothly and looked very professional. I had my mother, sister, nieces and other 2 daughters with me who all thought it was amazing! Congratulations!
Well done again!
Karin x
Hi Janet, well done for last night it was fantastic, we thoroughly enjoyed the show, I have to admit it was far better than I thought it would be, excellent in fact.
Jackie
What The Critic had to say
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With a faultless blend of technique and attitude, "Controversy in Motion" led its audience through a broad range of emotions and reactions. From the poignant Too Much to say
to the tongue-in-cheek Look at Me, the dances were superbly choreographed to each dancer's strength. The girls glittered with enthusiasm and passion as they moved seamlessly from one dance to another. Choreographer and teacher Janet Vella performed an emotionally charged solo to Conversation with my 13 year old self by Pink and then moved back from the spotlight to let her students bask in the limelight. Soloists Sophie Ford and Blake Curtis Woodcock showed their talent and potential when they carried their pieces with grace, styleand fervour. The group all came together in the stunning Lament. The tight choreography and innovative use of space transcended the theatre itself and took the audience Classes will be held on Tuesday at
into another world and almost another time. Moving at breakneck speed, the show was unrelenting in its grasp of the audience's attention and most left waiting eagerly for the next one.
Angele Paris (Jounalist and Art Critic)
What The Students had to say
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Just to say thank you so so so much for giving me the experience of a lifetime.
Lots of Love Naomi x x
erm..well yer just wanted 2 say thanku soooooo much 4 taking us 2
i would never have got so far and have been part of winning a international compitition if it wasnt 4 u! so thanku soooo much! next time we'll win everything lol
ellie
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Hiya Janet
Want to say a HUGE thankyou for all the hardwork you put into taking us to
winning was just the icing on top of the cake! You're such an inspirational
teacher and you have given us so many great oppurtunities,I'm sure you will
make us reach wherever we want to go!
I can't wait for the next trip now! Thank you for everything, you're the
best!
Lots of love Sophie xxx
MOVING BODIES IS THE BEST!
We won, whoooo! Arghh I love you guys so much! Thanks for making it so amazing and most of all thanks to Janet for organising it for us!
It really was an experience of a lifetime!
I miss you all
MOVING BODIES ROX OUR [FURRY] SOX
the show was immense so whoeva sed it was rubbish is a pile of methane!
so ha!
ellie and blake
1. Parents and/or friends are invited to watch classes on specified dates only
2. Parents must ensure that drop off and pick up times are punctual.
Late arrivals will be participating in class at their own risk. Missing the warm up adds risk of injury.
Parents are asked to collect students promptly at the end of class.
The Organiser will not be responsible to wait unless notified of the late arrival in advance.
Students will not be allowed to leave any class before finishing time unless they present a note from parent/guardian.
3. Pupils are only allowed to drink water in classes. Food intake will be allowed during break time and not during class.
4. Uniform should be worn at all times.
5. Chewing Gum/Bubble Gum is not permitted.
6. Jewellery should not be worn in class
7. The Organiser will pass on all relevant information through printed newsletters and/or emails. Direct phone calls and texts after 8.30pm on weekdays will not be answered unless very urgent.
8. Students demonstrating disruptive or offensive behaviour in class will be asked to leave the class.
9. The Organiser will not tolerate any verbal abuse from students or parents. This will result in the expulsion of the student from the school classes and/or any event or course organised by the Organiser.
10. No Mobile phones are allowed in class. In the case of the students personal belongings placed in the dance studio and not in the changing rooms, the mobile phones should be switched off.
11. No Recording of any choreographic dances to be taken by the students during class time without prior permission from the Organiser.
12. No Choreographic pieces from the Moving Bodies Repertoire are to be used for any student festival/event without prior permission from the choreographer. Any student using any of the repertoire under any name, other than the Choreographers, will be immediately expelled.
13. The Organiser will take no responsibility for any injuries incurred during class times
1 class per week - £60.00
2 classes per week £117.60
3 classes per week - £170.00
4 classes per week £219.00
5 classes per week £249.00
6 classes per week £290.0
7 classes per week £332.00
8 classes per week £360.00
9 classes per week £397.00
Term Deadline Dates for Payment
Term1 17th September 07
Term 2 11th January 08
Term 3 5th April 08
Payments after this date will incur a £10.00 late payment charge
Payments for classes are payable termly in advance. Fees can be paid monthly at a slightly higher rate. (Monthly and half termly payments will be increased by 10%)
On enrolment, a £10.00 refundable fee will be charged to all students. This fee will be paid back when the student leaves providing at least half a terms notice in writing. This fee will also ensure the return of any costume/s used or borrowed by the students. Any costumes returned damaged will result in the £10.00 fee to be kept by the Organiser.
Term fees should be settled by the first week of each term. The student, whose fees are outstanding after the due date, will not be allowed to attend classes. There will also be a late payment fee of £10.00 added to the bill.
Payment should be made by CHEQUE only please. We ask this because any cash payment does not provide security for either our clients or ourselves.
Please make your cheques payable to JANET VELLA,
Please enclose all payments in a sealed envelope marked with student(s) name and class(es) and invoice number.
Return slips should accompany the payment.
No Refunds will be given for missed classes. Any classes cancelled by the Organiser will be replaced.
Any non-payments will be vigorously pursued.
Uniform Requirements
Moving Bodies will be introducing a uniform scheme for all classes.
For Technique Classes students are required to wear:
Short/long sleeved leotard or stretchy top.
Jazz Pants preferably Ύ length exposing calf muscle and ankles.
Footless Tights
Jazz/Ballet Shoes, Socks or Bare Feet.
The above should be Lycra or any stretch material in BLACK, GREY OR WHITE.
No tracksuit bottoms are allowed during Technique Classes.
Any baggy garment does not allow the teacher to assess posture and alignment.
No Uniform Jumpers are to be worn during class time.
For Choreographic and/or Hip Hop Class
Tracksuit Bottoms or Combat Trousers.
T Shirts or Sweat Shirts
Jazz Sneakers or Trainers
Students need to invest in Protective knee pads for certain classes.
Hair needs to be tied back at all times. Headbands or caps can be worn.
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Name of Pupil
Sex: Male/Female:
Date of Birth: ....../....../......... Age: ..........................
Address for correspondence:
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Postcode: .........................................Telephone: ......................................
E-mail: ..................................................................................................................
Father/Guardian: Mother/Guardian:
Name: ................................................................. Name: ......................................................................
Address: .............................................................. Address: .................................................................
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Occupation: ......................................................... Occupation: ...........................................................
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How did you hear about The School
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Tell Your Friends Scheme To qualify for free classes the school is running a Tell Your Friends Scheme - Introduce four friends during one term and get the equivalent of what they enroll on, for free. Eg Four friends are introduced and join one class per week for a whole term, you will get one class for free for one term. The more classes they take, the more free classes you get. All four need to all enroll during the same term and join the same number of classes during that term. Please name all contacts you are introducing to the school and enclose four application forms.
Dance Experience
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Name of other Dance Schools attended
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Medical History
It is the responsibility of the course/class participants to ensure that they are fit and able to undertake practical dance work without the risk to their health
I, the parent or guardian of the above applicant, approve and give my consent to this application.
Signed: ............................................................................................................................... Date: ......../......./..........
Please ensure that the following are enclosed with this application
1. Term fee including £10.00 refundable deposit Cheques made payable to JANET VELLA
2. Signed Declaration
3. Chosen Class/es
4. Uniform Slip
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I declare that to the best of my knowledge the statements in this application are true, accurate and complete.
To be completed if applicant is under the age of 18.
I the parent or guardian of the above applicant, approve and give my consent to this application.
Signed: ............................................................................................. Date: ......../......./..........
Please ensure that the following are enclosed with this declaration form
- Application Form
- Term fee including £10.00 refundable deposit. Cheques made payable to: Janet Vella
- Class Slip
- Signed Declaration
- Uniform Slip
COMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS AND ENCLOSURES SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Please ensure that you inform the school of any change to either your correspondence address or your parents/guardians address
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