Latest Letter......October 2024
Helen’s School of Dance
Dear Parents
I have a couple of things I need to remind everyone about.
- The residents of Beechcroft Rd have been to see me regarding the speed traffic is coming & going out of the school. This is a residential area with a lot of children & elderly crossing the roads. Please be aware they are looking into having police present to combat this problem. I know I can’t control the speed you do, but please be more mindful of others while driving on the estate. Thank you.
- There has been lots of lost property lately and very few items are named. Please label all dance clothes and shoes, so we can get them back to you.
- Can I also remind you that the children’s hair needs to be tied up for dancing and that jewellery must not be worn. We still have lots of pupils coming into class with earrings in and asking for tape. I’m sure a lot of them have had their ears pierced for longer than 6 weeks and we will be asking them to be removed.
- Now that the evenings are drawing in, can I ask the parents of Juniors 4,5 & 6 and Intermediates, to come to the door & collect your children, as we can’t see who is in the car.
- If anyone would like to help with cutting costumes out or sewing them up, please see me as every little bit of help makes it easier for us. (Please don’t be afraid of having ago as I will show you how to do everything!!!)
- If anyone would like to be a chaperone and help backstage at the show (Not one your child is in), please see me as soon as possible.
- Can I also remind all parents of our dancing school policy of no pants (other than seamless neutral dance pants for older pupils) to be worn under costumes. If anyone has a problem with this then you should see me asap, as to not upset the child/children on the day of the show.
- We will be placing an order for polo shirts & sweatshirts. If you would like to place an order, please see Joyce before Saturday 2nd November, to guarantee Christmas delivery.
Here are some dates for your diaries:
Saturday 5th October......................Presentation Day....During this time pupils will give a small
demonstration of their dances, before being presented with their results & awards.
Everyone is welcome as this is a celebration of their achievements. Cameras are
permitted, but please only take photos of your own child
Show 1 Juniors 1,2 & 3..............12.15pm
Show 2 Juniors 1,2 &3.............2.15pm
Juniors 4,5 &6.......................4.15pm
Thursday 10th October..................Presentation Evening for Intermediates starting at 7.15pm. During this
time pupils will give a small demonstration of their dances, before being
presented with their results & awards. Everyone is welcome as this is a
celebration of their achievements. Cameras are permitted, but please only take
photos of your own child
Saturday 2nd November……………………..All orders for sweatshirts etc need to be in by today.
Saturday 9th November @ 9.30am..................................Tickets go on sale on a first come first served basis.
They will continue to be on sale until the day of the show.
Ticket prices are:
Gold Tickets £19
Blue Tickets £18
Pink Tickets £17
Any child under 2 will have to sit on the parent’s lap with their ticket costing £4.
Tickets can’t be preordered or saved. Tickets will be on sale at dancing and payment is required
in cash or cheque when purchasing. Tickets only available in the stalls & dress circle.
Seating plans available on helensschoolofdance website.
Saturday 7th December....................Dancing at the following times...
Babies normal times
All Juniors 123........11am – 1pm
All Juniors 456........1pm – 3pm
25th, 26th, 28th, December, 1st January..........................No Dancing
Wednesday 16th January…………………….. Inters costumes handed out…7.30pm
Each child will need a parent present at the above times for them to see the
Costume examples and ask any questions.
Saturday 18th January ………………………...Costumes to be given out at the following times:
Babies Show 1………..….9.40am
Babies Show 2……….…10.40am
Juniors 1,2 &3 Show 1…….12.30pm
Juniors 1,2 &3 Show 2…….2.30pm
Juniors 4,5 &6……………..4.30pm
Each child will need a parent present at the above times for them to see the
Costume examples and ask any questions.
Thursday 31st January................................................Dress Rehearsal for Inters, Seniors & Advanced
Details to follow
Sunday 2nd February…………………………Dress Rehearsal for Babies, and all Juniors (details to follow)
Saturday 8th February. ……………….…..Dancing at the following times:
Babies Show 1……….…..9am – 10am
Babies Show 2……….…..10am – 11am
Juniors 1,2,3, Shows 1 & 2 …..11am – 1pm
Juniors 4, 5&6 ................…...1pm – 3pm
Sunday 9th February ………………………….Show day......... Show 1 to start at 2.30pm
Show 2 to start 6.30pm
details to follow
12th & 13th February ….…………………….. No dancing
Saturday 15th February ….…………………………. All Dancing back to normal times.
May I also take this opportunity to request that a £20 contribution from each child in the babies, a £25 contribution from the juniors 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 and a £30 contribution from the inters, seniors and advanced, to go towards the cost of the costumes. (If it makes it easier for those with more than one child in the show or like a lot of us struggling with ever increasing over heads you can pay small amounts weekly from now until you complete your payment). Can I also ask that if anyone has a problem with giving this contribution, that they see me and not Joyce, thank you. This payment MUST NOT be paid via bank transfer. Thank you
I’m still working on costume designs I have started a list of some of the things your child will need for the show:
Juniors 1,2&3........Old school uniform
Juniors 4,5&6........Blue hoop available from Hayley for £2.50
As soon as I have any more details regarding any of the above, I will let you know.
The full costume lists will go out with the costumes, but if you are unsure of any of the above, please come and see me.
All copies of any letters are available on our web site: www.helensschoolofdance.co.uk
Thank you , HELEN
