tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:15:06 +000010 Year Old Ballerina100% Pass Rate3rd Term 2010 NewsAnnual Concert 2009Badge Tests 2010Ballet Exams 2010Ballet Exams LorraineDance Dynamics Badge Tests 2009End of Year ConcertExams in Jeffreys BayFestival 2009Final Newsletter 2010Gaynor MindenGold Award WinnersHappy HolidaysHappy Holidays and Keep StretchingHip Hop Exams 2010Modern Exams 2009Modern Exams 2010New WebsiteNewsletter - 2nd Term 2010October 2010 NewsletterOpera HousePE Dance Festival 2010Photo'sRAD Ballet ExamsRehearsalsTribute to Moms and DadsTrophy Winners 2009Vocational Exams 2009A Dance Dynamics Studio News Blog for your enjoyment.http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)Blogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-810122927470388442Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:05:00 +00002011-01-12T14:05:55.878+02:00New WebsiteAs of this year, we will be posting on our new site at http://dancedynamicspe.com Hope you enjoy the new look.&nbsp; Will leave this site open for any of you who like to look at past entries.http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-6706889674222796688Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:47:00 +00002010-11-27T03:47:12.509+02:00Happy HolidaysA big thank you to all our dancers who worked so well as a team together last night to make The Enchanted Tree such a success. After a chaotic rehearsal on Wednesday, the show fell very nicely into place last night.&nbsp; Thank you all for so diligently attending the rehearsals, even though most of you were in the middle of exams. Thanks to all the parents for supporting your children this yearhttp://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/11/enchanted-tree.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-5148178892187007685Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:54:00 +00002010-11-18T20:54:46.090+02:00Final Newsletter 2010 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Comic Sans MS"; panose-1:3 15 7 2 3 3 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:script; mso-font-pitch:variable; http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/11/final-newsletter-for-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-332259463389114471Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:33:00 +00002010-11-03T21:33:14.923+02:00Hip Hop Exams 2010Today Avril Owen also examined our Hip Hoppers.&nbsp; Nine girls entered and all looked like they were having loads of fun dancing with a live audience. Although nobody achieved 'Da Bomb' this year, which is 90 - 100%, three girls did get 'Fly.' (80 - 90%) They were Lisa Mare Botha, Jeanie Adendorff and Jamie Smith.&nbsp; All the others received a respectable Awesome (70 - 79%). Carrie http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/11/hip-hop-exams-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-4801413688846949468Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:06:00 +00002010-11-03T21:09:27.191+02:00Modern Exams 2010Today, we all had fun doing our A.I.D.T. Modern Dancing Exams.&nbsp; We were privileged to have Avril Owen from Johannesburg to examine the girls, and she definitely gets our vote for one of the most friendly examiners around. Well done to all 17 girls who participated today you all passed well and we are proud of you all.&nbsp; As usual a special mention to those who got top marks. Honours http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/11/modern-exams-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-838597086660482314Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +00002010-10-15T20:06:59.151+02:00Badge Tests 2010On the 15th of October we all had fun doing our badge tests. Well done girls you all earned your badges. Although all did well, here is a special mention to all the girls who got A's and A plus's: Izaan Mostert Carli van Onselen Holly Whitfield Storm Whitfield Jessica van Blerk Este Smith Shannon Zeelie Jime Bezuidenhout Ashleigh Pereira Adriane Bestic Bianca Romer Kirstie Muller Here are ahttp://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/10/badge-tests-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-6312139064318449443Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:31:00 +00002010-10-15T18:50:59.264+02:00October 2010 Newsletter <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-2010-newletter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-210833996193735930Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:54:00 +00002010-08-30T06:36:25.624+02:00PE Dance Festival 2010A&nbsp;HUGE well done&nbsp;to all you girls who had the&nbsp;courage and determination to go up on stage and do a solo this year.&nbsp; We know that it takes a lot of hard work and nerves of steel to get out there in front of all those people and perform to your best ability. Also well done to the few groups that we did enter this year.&nbsp; We are proud of each and every one of you. Here is ahttp://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/08/pe-dance-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-5518817401209868419Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:09:00 +00002010-08-08T14:19:38.062+02:003rd Term 2010 NewsDear Parents and Pupils, Congrats to all the ballet girls for passing your exams so nicely. Well Done!! Modern Exams: Modern Exams will take place at the end of October. Please make sure that you have your unitards well in advance, as Rae gets very busy near exam time. Her number is (041) 360-2898. Remember no Navy or Black. You could also try Ronel Reid at 082 977-1951 for an appointment. http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/08/3rd-term-2010-news-letter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-9096311123290008072Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:53:00 +00002010-07-16T12:53:35.093+02:00Gaynor Mindenhttp://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-gaynor-minden-pointe-shoes-are-made.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-5634875107694827564Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:24:00 +00002010-06-19T17:24:30.691+02:00Ballet Exams 2010Yes, the ballet exam results are finally here.&nbsp; Well done to all, once again 100% pass rate.&nbsp; Contact your teacher if you really can't wait until next term to find out what you got.http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/06/ballet-exam-results-are-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-6277385874443103743Sat, 22 May 2010 18:50:00 +00002010-05-22T20:50:34.901+02:0010 Year Old Ballerinahttp://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/05/some-inspiration-for-you-this-girl-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-6205109266821280821Tue, 11 May 2010 17:50:00 +00002010-05-11T19:50:50.382+02:00Ballet Exams Lorraine Today, our girls enjoyed performing for Miss Irvine. The weather was freezing, the wind was blowing, but other than that, everything went smoothly.&nbsp; Here are some pics to share with you!! http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/05/ballet-exams-in-port-elizabeth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-6047738576483257445Tue, 04 May 2010 17:41:00 +00002010-05-04T19:57:56.173+02:00Exams in Jeffreys BayToday Miss Irvine examined the Jeffreys Bay Portion of our ballet studio.&nbsp; The girls all came out smiling, having enjoyed their exams.&nbsp; A big thank you to Verna Clack for being our pianist - don't know what we would do without you! http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/05/jeffreys-bay-rad-ballet-exam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-4616377776314571078Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:22:00 +00002010-04-18T18:27:53.771+02:00Newsletter - 2nd Term 2010Dear Parents and Pupils, We have a hectic term ahead of us once again. This is a lengthy news letter, so please read through carefully, as we will not be sending out another reminder this term. Please note there will be no dancing on the following days due to ballet exams and holidays this term Friday the 23rd of April (Pianist Rehearsals) Monday the 26th of April (Unless otherwise told) http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/04/newsletter-2nd-term-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-3609485140896990342Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:40:00 +00002010-03-30T06:57:33.774+02:00Happy Holidays and Keep StretchingWishing you all a wonderful break. May you all return in the new term with renewed vigour and energy ready to tackle all life's obstacles. We will open up again on the 12th of April 2010. Ballet Students - Don't forget you have a workshop to attend on the first weekend back.&nbsp; This is an absolute must if you are doing your exam in May.&nbsp; Keep up the Stretching see below: http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2010/03/easter-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-3510045562848358432Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:42:00 +00002010-01-02T20:29:52.600+02:00Annual Concert 2009Trophy Winners 2009 On the 5th of December 2009 we hosted our annual concert. This year for the first time we built the concert around a theme and we chose Countries of the World, as there is such a variety of cultures around the world, and it was educational for the students to explore different styles of dance to what they were used to. Apart from a few technical hitches backstage, we all had a ball http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/12/dance-dynamics-end-of-year-concert-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-3076258062361309131Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:59:00 +00002009-12-09T20:01:59.677+02:00Vocational Exams 2009 Well done to the following girls who got through their Vocational Exams with flying colours. We know how hard you all worked to get through these tough exams. Intermediate: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sarah Young Advanced 1: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Biance Romer &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kirstie Muller &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/11/vocational-exams-september-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-3568747047024340752Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:17:00 +00002009-11-17T11:12:22.920+02:00Dance Dynamics Badge Tests 2009 Wow, what a busy day. 33 Dance Dynamic Pupils entered for their N.S.D.T. Badge Tests today and did extremely well for themselves. Thank you to our adjudicators Helen Dean and Annette Evans - an awesome day was had by all. The results are as follows: B Awards: Megan Timm Ruth Johnson Mere Pieterse Dane van Dyk Taryn Hunter Ilze Boolsen Storm Whitfield Anneke van Zyl B Plus Awards: Margarethttp://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/11/dance-dynamics-nsdt-badge-tests-16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-4318412490983892959Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:01:00 +00002009-11-14T14:03:13.594+02:00Tribute to Moms and DadsBehind almost every successful dancer are devoted, supportive Moms, Dads, Granny's and Grandpa,s who sacrifice to make their loved ones dancing dreams come true. Your parents and family pay for all those classes that you love, and make sure that you are kitted out in all the right gear.&nbsp; They are the ones that drive you to lessons and rehearsals, and often wait on the side lines while you http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/11/heres-to-dance-dynamics-familys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-3297408992640713837Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:58:00 +00002009-11-14T14:33:01.554+02:00Modern Exams 2009Photo'sOn the 6th and 7th of November, we all had a blast with our modern and hip hop exams. Christelle Smit from George was the examiner for the two days and the girls all enjoyed performing for her. Here are some pictures of the girls - some before and some after.&nbsp; Unfortunately the downloaded images are a bit fat.&nbsp; Congrats to all, as there was a 100% pass rate.&nbsp; Top Marks in the http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/11/modern-and-hip-hop-exams-november-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-4075490884433888221Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:55:00 +00002009-11-01T17:22:03.964+02:00100% Pass RateRAD Ballet Exams RAD Ballet Exams went off well this year. We were privileged to be able to use Robyn's Studio in Jeffrey's Bay, which made it easier, as the girls didn't have to travel through to Port Elizabeth. Rene Callis was our examiner and we found her marking very fair. We had 100% Pass Rate, so well done to all the girls. We were particularly happy that the girls all got Merits or Distinctions and http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/08/ballet-exams-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-1132590514025865432Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:15:00 +00002009-08-26T20:29:24.084+02:00End of Year ConcertOpera HouseRehearsalsThis year the theme of our Dance Dynamics concert will be Countries of the World. During the next few weeks we will be getting into full swing with rehearsals. Exciting Stuff!! Some of the countries we plan on representing are Spain, London, Hawaii, Germany, China, Arabia and of course South Africa.The concert will take place at the Opera House on the 5th of December 2009 starting at 18H00.http://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/08/dance-dynamics-year-end-concert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7626553589192483025.post-4663837174212504796Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:57:00 +00002009-09-09T12:16:41.216+02:00Festival 2009Gold Award WinnersWe have had an exciting festival this year. Well done girls you all outdid yourselves. The fact that you were brave enough to get out there on the stage and dance in front of a live audience in the first place was awesome.A special mention to the girls who achieved Gold Award/s.They are as follows:Modern Section:Shani SmitMarne BothaSteffany BothaIzelle van der Westhuizen (Medal Winner for besthttp://dancedynamicspe.blogspot.com/2009/08/dance-dynamics-festival-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MichelMaling)0