NAPA News - Week 3, Term 1, 2021
Dear NAPA Families,
What a busy first two weeks it has been! So many eager new faces trialling our classes and our Meet & Greet sessions with our parents. For all the new students who have now enrolled this week, a big WELCOME to you all. Thank you to all of the parents who came to meet the teachers; the teachers enjoyed meeting you. We hope you found it informative.
Now we are more settled with our enrolments, in week 3 we will be starting our Studio Spirit Awards system. In this system, students are awarded for positive behaviours, attitudes, kindness, work ethics, commitment and achievement of goals. The students work at achieving rewards or points (depending on their ages and classes) to reach the Bronze, Silver or Gold Studio Spirit Awards presented on Awards night at the end of the year.
UNIFORMS
ORDER CUT OFF - 20 FEBRUARY
A reminder that uniform orders need to be in by 20 February. There will be no orders for the Activated Industry Range after this date for the entire year, so please ensure you don’t miss out. We have had quite a few questions from new parents regarding uniform and have realised what makes sense to us doesn’t translate so easily for new families. So, in response, we have devised a chart with photos of every item available including the shoes required for each style of dance. Thank you to our College students who modelled these for the photo shoot. Ballet leotards and dance shoes are not sold at NAPA. You can buy these at Park Avenue Dancewear on Park Ave in Burleigh; mention you are from NAPA and you will get a discount. There are also other local dance stores listed on our Uniform Policies chart (see links below).
UPDATED UNIFORM POLICIES + IMAGES
Check out our updated Uniform Policies that are now located (with images) on our website. At NAPA, our industry training begins with maintaining high expectations in students’ appearances at all times, both in and outside the classrooms, and while representing NAPA at performances and competitions.
For parents who are new to dance, or new to NAPA, we have also provided images of the footwear and stockings that are often referred to and required for classes and performances.
GET THE BEAT TWEED SOLO RESULTS
This weekend saw our first Eisteddfod for solo entries at Get The Beat Tweed Regional. Our students achieved awesome results – congratulations cherubs and their teachers and choreographers! Here are the results of our students who entered:
Maddie
Contemporary 1st
Song & Dance 1st
Jazz 3rd
Top 7 for improv and...
RUNNER UP PRE-JUNIOR CHAMP!!!
Dakota Janssen
Jazz 1st
Lyrical 1st
Acro 2nd
Contemporary 2nd
Song & Dance 2nd
Top 5 Improv
4th Overall Petite
Alex Andrews (at 4 1/2 years old)
Jazz 1st
Lyrical 1st
Hip Hop 1st
Tap 1st
Ballet 1st
5th Overall Mini
Lalita Zielinski
Musical Theatre 1st
Student Choreo 1st
Lyrical 3rd
Contemporary 3rd
Brooklyn Perkins
My First Solo 1st
Jazz 2nd
Overall Mini 7th
Alex and Brooklyn duo – 1st
Dexter
12 yrs Tap 1st
11 yrs Tap 3rd
Mr GTB
10th overall
Lacey
My first solo 1st
Acro 2nd
Mia
Broadway Jazz 3rd
BRAG BOARD
Whilst congratulating our eisteddfod students, it is timely to mention that in the foyer area we have a Brag Board. This is to share any achievements by our students, even if it is something outside of NAPA eg Academic or Sporting Awards, gaining a professional role in a production etc. If your child achieves anything you would like us to display on our board, don’t hesitate to send me the news and a photo of your child. We also have a Birthday Board there as well, so now our numbers have settled, I will be putting up this month’s birthday students.
Wishing you all a very happy week ahead.
Lynn
ACTING HEADSHOTS - where do I go?
We have had many parents asking where they can go to get professional Acting Headshots. While there are so many amazing photographers out there to choose from, one of our NAPA mums, Trina Power Creative, offers 10% discount for our NAPA families on all packages, and her photography services include headshots, portraits and creative sessions. And if you’re up for a little bit of sparkle, she can throw in a little bit of glitter too. Just mention the code NAPAFAM to receive your discount. Head on over to her website to see if there is a package to suit your needs, or to make a booking.
We are excited to offer a 6-week intensive acting course for adults with professional actor Scott Johnson. This is an incredible opportunity for performers to their skills to the next level. The course starts on Wednesday, 17 February. Please pass this information or link to anyone wanting to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and would benefit from this fantastic course.
