<![CDATA[SFH Irish Dance Studio - What\'s New?]]>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:32:50 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[March Break 2016]]>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:06:59 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/march-break-2016
]]><![CDATA[Summer / Fall Registration]]>Sat, 30 May 2015 20:07:17 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/summer-fall-registrationSummer registration - we are still taking summer registration. If you plan to register your dancer please do asap. 9 week session. 


This Summer we will have an adult beginner class on Wednesday from 8:00-8:45. A few dance moms have already signed up. If you are interested, please let us know asap. Dance dads welcome also!


Fall/Winter Registration 2015/2016 - Pre-registration is now. 
Thank you to those who have already sent in your registration forms and post-dated payments. If you have any questions regarding your dancers appropriate class for fall please send us an email to confirm. 

]]><![CDATA[April Newsletter]]>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:26:48 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/april-newsletterWelcome back.  :)
We hope you all had a wonderful Easter and Spring break!
Lots of information below...please read until the end :)


Time has flown. What an exciting few weeks it has been for our SFH dancers and family’s. Congratulations to all our lovely dancers whom took part in many performances over the March break madness. And we're not talking basketball.

Well done to dancers from beginner to championship level who came out and danced your very best at our SFH school feis. A chilly but great day!

Don’t forget to check out all the lovely photos on shutterfly thanks to Leanne Watt.  And if you missed our surprise celebration for Sue for her 35 years as a TCRG we got to enjoy a cake that reads” Celebrating 35 years of lifting our hairy legs” one of Sue’s most famous saying.

To finish off a long winter we headed to worlds held in Montreal. First time even in Canada SFH proudly brought 7 Solo dancers and 2 Ceili teams. These dancers worked the hairs off their legs for months to perform on the World stage. We are nothing but proud of our Canadian girls! Hats off to all of you on your hard work and dedication to solo’s and teams along with your wonderful parents and SFH supporters.  Congratulations again to our U13 Ceili team who placed 12th!

And lastly before we get into Summer, Oireachtas Boot-camp and Fall/Winter/Spring registrations….……We are happy to announce that SFH Irish Dance Studio has won the Best Small business award for the Irish Society of the National Capital Region woohoo! Thank you to all for voting!

 

April 2015

Spring is finally here!
All classes are back to regular schedule.

  • Registration is now available for Summer term, Oireachtas Boot camp & Fall/Winter 2015/2016.

*If your dancer is not taking summer classes please make sure to complete your registration for Fall/Winter 2015/2016 before the end of 2nd term. Please contact us is early August for any shoe fittings that your dancer may need for September.

*Parents if you have any question regarding the appropriate class for your dancer please send us a quick email as we do not have time to answer between classes - thanks!

Summer term:

Our 7 week term is offered the all dancers that are registered with SFH during 2014/2015. The cut off for this offer is Thursday May 7th. Any registrations after this date will pay the full 9 week term. No exceptions.

 Note: A new registration form is not needed for summer term. Please make sure when dropping off your payment, dancers first and last name is indicated on the memo line along with your 2 weeks holiday dates.


Oireachtas Boot-camp:

If your dancer has taken part in the Oireachtas in 2014. Your dancer is qualifies to take part in our Oireachtas boot-camp. Sue will be inviting some Novice and Open prizewinner dancers that she feels would also qualify to take part in this premiere level championship which is held in Montreal November 6th, 7th, 8th 2015 @ the Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotel.

Previous “O” dancers you will receive your registration form by email. Please print and return by May 7th.  deadline. Invitations for new dancers to take part as first timers will receive this invitation during regular classes.

 

Boot camp week 1: Prelim/Open champs dancers. July 20th – 24th.

Please note: These dancers will compete at the Oireachtas Friday November 6th or Saturday November 7thh. For Solo’s and Figures/Ceili  Nov 8th.

Boot camp week 2: Novice/Open prizewinner dancers. July 27th – July 31st.

Please note: The above dancers will compete in the premiere solo competitions Sunday November 8th. Some of these dancers will also take part in figures which are also danced Nov 8th.

Pre-registration is required and due Thursday May 7th.

We welcome postdated payment for summer classes dated July 7th and for boot-camp July 20th.

 

FALL/WINTER 2015/2016:  

All dancers must fill out a new registration form.

Cheques to be dated for Tuesday September 8th 2015 & Tuesday February 2nd 2016. 

*Due to Monday September 7th being a holiday our terms will begin on a Tuesday.

Drop boxes will be available in the Studio waiting area for all registrations.  

Please make sure each registration is in an envelope indicating your dancers first and last name.  

 

  • Capital Feis extra classes will begin this Saturday April 18th for all levels.

In these classes we will also be preparing dancers for Grade exams which SFH will be hosting for the first time on Monday May 18th. Dancers that would qualify for all 3 grades would be Novice, Open prize winner, and Champ level dancers. 

(sat schedule below)

Grades 1, 2& 3 will be available for recreational and competitive dancers. If your dancer is interested please register now as we have limited space and time for these exams. Exams will also be open to Irish dancers outside of SFH as this is a CLRG event and must be open for all dancers interested.  

These exams are optional. SFH dancers that are planning to register are expect to be at all classes. Exams will take place at our studio from 9:30-3pm. We will confirm the dress code with our examiner and let you know shortly along with any other details. 

Get Registered! 


May 2015

Syllabus is available online now and will be handed out to dancers in classes mid-April.

Feis Venue: St. Peters High School, Orleans.

  • Saturday schedule: April 18th, 25th, May 2nd, 9th, 16th,

               - Classes are tentative to change due to numbers.

                Studio A               
               *9:30-10:15 – Beginner dancers (soft shoe)
               *10:15-11:30 – Adv beginner (soft & hard shoes) $20

               Studio B

               *9:45-11:15 – Prelim/Open champ $20

               *11:15-12:45 – Novice/ Open prizewinner $20

 **The above classes are pay as you go. Parents/dancers are asked to pay at the office before the start of each class.

 
  • Studio is closed Monday evening May 18th for Victoria Day.
  • Grade exams will take place at the Studio between 9:30-3:00pm.


June 2015
Last week of 2nd term is June 9th -12th.

Since we are not attending Nationals this year we will hold some extra classes during the break for Novice, Open PW and Champ dancers attending feis’s during this time.

 July 2015
Summer classes to begin Tuesday July 7th and Wednesday July 8th.

August 2015

*End of Fall/Winter registration 2015/2016.


September 2015
Due to Monday September 7th being Labor Day our first term will begin on Tuesday September 8th.

  • Oireachtas classes begin Saturday September 12th. 
  • Oireachtas falls a week earlier this year so we will only have 8 weeks of classes to prepare all team dances and solos. Dancers committed to teams cannot miss any classes. Sunday feis’in is approved! TY 
  • Dress rehearsal weekend will be Saturday Oct 31st, & Sunday Nov 1st. Schedule for this is available on your boot camp registration form.
  • Oireachtas classes- September 12th
               *9:30-11:00 - Senior Solo
               **11:00-12:00 - Senior & Junior Teams
               **12:00-1:30 - Junior Solo
               **1:30-3:00pm - Premiere solo & teams



]]><![CDATA[SFH School Feis Schedule]]>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:13:21 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/sfh-school-feis-scheduleSchool feis is this Sunday, March 22.
Doors open at 8:15 and Feis begins at 9 am
If you are in a show group, please arrive no later than 8:30 am!

St Brigid's Centre for the Arts
310 Saint Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5K5
]]><![CDATA[Happy Snappy New Year!]]>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 23:00:50 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/happy-snappy-new-yearThank you for a wonderful 2014 and we wish all SFH dance families a Happy New Year’s! 
Here is a sneak peek at what is up and coming for this year!  For more information, see the newsletter mailed out to all the SFH families today.

January 2015

School dress rentals from Feile Nollaig should all have been returned. If not please make sure they are back and a late fees will apply $25. Dancers name must be attached.

We are still in first term for another 3 weeks. Second term begins Monday Feb 2nd. Cheques will be cashed at that time.

The best of luck to Ainsley Smith and Isabelle Hebert as they head off to the All Scotlands in early February.


Heads up to all Open championship dancers and National qualifiers. Sue has been selected to adjudicate the North American Nationals this year in Rhode Island. She is honoured and excited to be attending this event. Unfortunately, this does mean that our dancers cannot attend this year’s Nationals L .



SFH School feis & Recital – Sunday March 22, 2015
Make sure to save the date on your calendars!

Syllabus will be available shortly along with extra preparation classes. See schedule below.

 

Feis’in/Show classes
These classes are in place for all SFH dancers.

·        Dancers that feis regularly.

·        Ddancers taking part in the SFH School feis/Recital,

·        School feis is open to the following levels. Beginner, Advance beginner, Novice, and Open prizewinner all ages.

Saturday Schedule:   see Calendar for details

Parents please note:

All dancers taking part in our recital and shows during March break must commit to all the Saturday classes.

 Dancers attending Saturday class as an extra solo practice, only have to stay an 1.5 hrs. Dancers do not have to be taking part in the recital or group dances in order to take part in the School feis solos.

 
Dress rentals will be available for the school feis.

Please contact Domenique Reynolds as soon as possible to make arrangements.  domeniquereynolds@rogers.com.

Beginner/Advance beginner navy or black skirt with white blouse.

 

February 2015
·        2nd term begins February 2nd.

·        Studio closed Monday Feb 16th. Family Day.

 March 2015

·        SFH School Feis & Recital. Sunday March 22nd.

·        Located @the old St. Bridget’s Church. 310 St Patrick St.

·        This is a family day out and a great opportunity to meet other SFH families. Lots of dancing, performances by our show companies, Potluck Food, raffles, Irish coffee and more.

·        March break condensed schedule. Please see website and posted at the studio. (March 16h-20th)

·        St Patrick’s Day parade. Saturday March 14, 2015. Follow the Irish Society website for all updates regarding parade, any route changes and times. 


·        St Patrick’s Day - Tuesday March 17th.

 
April 2015
·        Studio closure from Easter Monday April 6th – re-opening Monday April 13th.

 ·        Summer schedule, Boot camp & Fall registration will be out shortly. *If your dancer is not taking summer classes please make sure to complete Fall/Winter 2015/2016 registration before the end of 2nd term.

·        Capital Feis extra classes will begin Saturday April 18th for all levels. (Schedule below)

 

May 2015
·        Capital Feis Sunday May 17th 2015.

Syllabus will be handed out to all classes closer to date.

Location: St.Peters High School, Orleans.


Saturday schedule: April 18th, 25th, May 2nd, 9th,  16th,

-      Classes are tentative to change due to numbers and the fact that it’s only January! J


9:30-10:15 – Beginner dancers (soft shoe)
9:45-11:15 – Prelim/Open champ 
10:15-11:30 – Adv beginner (soft & hard shoes) 
11:15-12:45 – Novice/ Open prizewinner

 *this is pay as you go. Parents/dancers are asked to pay at the office before the start of classes.


·        Studio closed Monday May 18th for Victoria Day.


June 2015
Last week of 2nd term is June 9th -12th.

Since we are not attending Nationals this year we will hold some extra Novice/open PW and Champ classes during the break for those feis’in.

 July 2015
Summer classes begin Tuesday July 7th and Wednesday July 8th.

-      Schedule out shortly

 

Oireachtas boot camps:

Boot camp week 1: Prelim/Open champs dancers. July 20th – 24th.

Boot camp week 2: Novice/Open prizewinner dancers. July 27th – July 31st.

 
August 2015

*End of Fall/Winter registration 2015/2016.

 September 2015
Due to Monday September 7th being Labour Day. First term will begin on Tuesday September 8th.

Ø Oireachtas classes begin Saturday September 12!

 

October 2015
Ø Studio closed – Thanksgiving Monday Oct 12th.
Ø Oireachtas classes continued.
Ø Beginner dancers are welcome to dress up for Halloween week of Monday Oct 26th to 29th.

 

November 2015
Oireachtas MTL - Nov 6th, 7th & 8th.
-      This is our last “O” in mtl as the Oireachtas will move to Toronto Downtown Marriot for 2016 & 2017

 
December 2015
Feile Nollaig – Saturday Dec 12th. Save the date!

 

 







]]><![CDATA[Congratulation Emily]]>Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:35:16 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/congratulation-emily
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Congratulations to our newest TCRG, Emily Lupiano! What a great accomplishment. We are so proud of you!

Emily wrote the rigourous TCRG exam this summer and just received the great news that she is now an official Irish Dance teacher.  What a great accomplishment.


]]><![CDATA[Fall Feising]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:10:43 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/fall-feisingJust a reminder for all the dancers attending the Oireachtas this year that mandatory Saturday practices start September 6.  This means that if you want to feis, it will need to be on  a Sunday.  

There is one Saturday that is authorized for those who want to feis and that is Saturday September 27.  
We strongly encourage all of our dancers to support the  Vieux-Quebec Feis in Quebec city on Saturday Sept. 27th.

Two Sunday feisanna are:
1. Syracuse Feis: Sunday Sept.21
2. Young School Feis: Sunday October 5
For a list of other current Sunday feisanna you can look at the list on the NAFC website.]]><![CDATA[Emily]]>Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:55:22 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/emilyPicture
Now that Boot Camps are done we would like to take a moment to express how proud we are of Emily Lupiano for achieving 4th place at the 2014 World Championship.  It is a tremendous achievement.  We know how hard she has been working for this and it was wonderful to see the hard work pay off! 
We got to take a moment after the Prelim/Champ Bootcamp and present Emily with a replica cup to commemorate her outstanding achievement.  
Once again, Congratulations Emily!
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]]><![CDATA[North American Irish Dance Competition]]>Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:24:36 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/north-american-irish-dance-competition
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We are so proud of all of our dancers who attended the recent North American Irish Dance Competition in Montreal.  Everyone danced beautifully!
We had some great results for SFH including 
both of our Ceili teams placing 19th!

Congratulations to the dancers who placed in their solo competitions:

Kenzie:  U16 - 20th
Rowan: U16- 34th
Meghan: U16 - 35th
Michelle: U20 - 42nd
Fiona: U13 - 15th
Laurenne : U13 - 31st
Isabelle: U12 - 6th
Jenna: U12 - 44th
Ainsley: U11 - 37th
Rosalie: U8 - 33rd



]]><![CDATA[Last Week of Term]]>Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:40:12 GMThttp://www.suefayhealy.com/whats-new/last-week-of-termLast week of term is here. Week of June 9th-12th. 

Quick Reminders:
- Your SFH Fathers day hats are available for pick up at the studio office!

- Summer classes begin Tuesday July 8th, & Wednesday July 9th.
*If you are not taking part in Summer classes please make sure your fall registration is in by Thursday June 12th. 

Bring a Friend to class for the following beginner classes.
Monday Beginners June 9th - 5:45-6:30pm
Wednesday Beginners June 11th - 5:30-6:30pm
* please remind your friend to bring a water bottle, wear shorts and t-shirt and in-door running shoes. 

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