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The January calendar is out and you can click on the link above to view it or give me a call or an email if you didn’t get one.  New this session are Pilates Circuit training on Tuesdays at 6:30, Boys dance for ages 6-10 on Saturdays at 1:30 and Musical theatre for grades 5-7 of Fridays at GES at 2:00.

Also, I am very excited to announce that Gabriola Dance students, of whom there are 40 plus, will be performing in their own show at The Phoenix Auditorium on February 20th. Expect full lights and costumes to help stage this winter/spring themed show.

      The 6-12 year old Musical Theatre Class has been asked to perform as “Mudgekins” in The Community Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz.  The kids will do a preview at the GES assembly on Monday Nov. 23rd at 9am-ish and the community is invited to watch for free.

The Wizard of Oz opens at The Community Hall on Nov. 27th at 7:00 and continues all weekend; At 1:30 and 7pm on Saturday the 28th and at 1:30 on Sunday the 29th.  Tickets at Artworks.

The photo below is from the last performance class in September which was part of the Take Five Cabaret.  Great job Swans!!!

Monday

10am Beginner Pilates

11am Adult Ballet

4:30 Adult Ballet

6:00 Intermediate Pilates

Tuesday

3-4:30 6-9 yrs Ballet

Wednesday

11:30 Kinderdance

3-4:30 8-11yrs Ballet

5:00 Teen Ballet

6:15 Beginner Pilates (just started!)

Thursday

9:30 Beginner Pilates

11:00 Adult Ballet

Friday

10:00 Pre-school dance

5:30 Beginner Pilates

Saturday

9:30 Intermediate Pilates

10:30 Musical theatre ages 6-11

1:00 Intermediate Pilates

**Some beginners may need one or more private session before beginning group classes. Please phone in advance.

     It is a non-negotionable truth that reading makes you smarter.  Well, it is my belief that reading is to the mind what exercising is to the body.  So, for the time it takes you to read this page of The Shingle, I want you to try to use your body too.  Firstly, decide where to sit.  If you prefer a chair that’s fine, otherwise sit on the floor cross legged (or with straight legs forward, if you can!). Now sit tall: lift the crown of your head to the ceiling without poking your chin forward, pull your belly button to your spine without removing the natural curve of your back, lift your ribcage up and a bit forward without lifting your shoulders. Now, for the hard part…keep BREATHING while you read!
    

     After moving to Gabriola only a year ago it is clear to me that I am home. Thank-you all for that.  I have been amazed and impressed with the talented children and adults that I have taught dance to and inspired by the adults who have strengthened their bodies through Pilates.  I also owe a huge thanks to Carol Martin who patiently and meticulously helped us find a little piece of paradise to call our own.   Not only that but she helped me realize a life-long dream.  I have a Home Studio.  After almost 20 years of shlepping around mats and barres and sound equipment I finally have a place to rest my Dance slippers and it feels marvelous. 
 

     So, it is with great excitement that I am able to offer classes in my Studio now as well as through The Recreation Society.  For Adults, there are 5 weekly Pilates class options.  A ten class punch card is $100.00 and your eleventh class is free.  Dance-wise I am offering three barre and stretch classes at my studio for $120 punch card or $12 a class.   For those of you adults who think it’s too late or difficult to learn ballet, remember that even a bear can learn to dance!***Here’s the best deal*** Find 2 other people and shebang, you have a class for $10 each!  You can pick your own times that work for you and I’ll train you in my studio. Private training packages are also available. (For scheduled class times see the previous blog post.)
 

     For the kids,  Kinderdance is Wednesday morning and I’m happy to pick up your Kindergartener from school and take them to their dance class at The Commons.  Elementary aged children’s classes are conveniently Tuesday and Wednesday after school. As always, the kids will have opportunities to dance in performances throughout the community and if I have enough students, I would like to have a year end recital on June 12th.  For more details scroll down or give me a call at 8538.
 

     Pilates and dance help to develop the body uniformly, correct wrong postures, restore physical vitality, invigorate the mind, and elevate the spirit. My goal is to have you thinking about how you are standing while brushing your teeth or how you are picking up your child, or how you are sitting while reading The Shingle…or this blog.                      

Ballet barre and stretch (6 students max per class)

-Thursday 11:00-12:15

-Mon. 7:00-8:15 

-Mon 11-12:15 

-Wed 5:00-6:15 Teen ballet  

      

Pilates (6 students max/class)

-Sat. 9:30-10:30 intermediate level. THIS CLASS IS FULL

-Sat 1-2…intermediate.  Only 2 registered, so if you want this to go, call me.

-Mon.6:00-7:00 intermediate level. No experience necessary for physically active people.

-Tues and/or Thurs 9:30-10:30 beginner*

-Friday 5:30-6:30 Beginner*.

**Some beginners may need one private session before beginning group classes.  Please phone in advance. 

My New Home Studio…a dream come true! My Home Studio at 1030 Descanso VAlley Dr. (off HArrison rd.) accommodates 7 students at a time, so please come early so as not to be disappointed. 10 class punch cards for pilates are available for Rec. Programs and for Home programs for $100.00. ($120.00 for ballet) When the card is complete, you get a free class!Private training is also available on a sliding scale from $40-$50 an hour. If the times for the beginner classes don’t work for you, one or two private sessions may bring you up to speed enough to follow an intermediate class.Private training packages are also available. Five classes costs $175 and can include a take home program that has been specifically designed for your needs. 10 classes costs $300.00***Here’s the best deal***  Find 2 other people and shebang, you have a class for $10 each!  You can pick your own times that work for you and I’ll train you in my studio.Please call 8538 for more info on home studio options or to reserve a spot.

(please note that the email address on the graphic to the left is wrong.  Use info@maragoldtheatre.com)

Children’s programs

 

Preschool Creative Dance-10:15-11:15 Wed at The Commons starting Sept 23^rd. Parent participation optional.

 

Kinderdance-11:30-1:00 Wed. at The Commons starting Sept 23^rd. This class includes Creative dance, Ballet and a craft.  I am happy to pick up your child from kindergarten and bring them to class.

 

Ages 6-9 Creative Ballet- Tue. 3:00-4:15 at GES. Starts

Sept .22^nd.

 

Ages 8-12 Dance Technique-Tuesday 4:30-5:30 at GES.  Starting Sept.22^nd

 

^Ages 9-12 Creative Ballet-Wed. 3-4:30 at GES starts Sept 23^rd.

 

Children’s Fees:

 

Parents paying for children’s classes will have the opportunity to save money by paying, with post-dated cheques for the whole year.  For example, Sept 22nd to Dec 8th is one 12 week session.  Then from Jan 5th to Feb 23rd is 8 weeks. Then from April 6th to June 8th is 8 weeks.  (28 weeks total) If you sign up for the whole year with post dated cheques (Sept 22nd, Jan 5th and Apr 6^th) you save a bundle.  Of course the fees for just one term are also very reasonable.  We are doing this so that we can reserve GES for the whole year and not have to ask permission and scramble around each session. 

 

Prices are $8.50/hr. with post dated cheques; $9.50/hr. paying by session; saving    $34 paying the whole program. Approximately equal to one free class per session.  Please call Virginia at The Rec Society for info and fees for your specific class.

Performances:

AS always, the kids will have opportunities to dance in performances throughout the community and if I have enough students, I would like to have a year end recital on June 12th. Costume rental fees are minimal ($15) and not included in the price of classes.  There will also be 3 end of session recitals where parents and the community are invited to watch a class in session. The costume rental fee for these recitals is $5 and is not included in the price of classes. 

What to wear:

Pre school and kinderdance girls can wear any body suit, with any tights and/or skirt.  Boys should wear comfortable shorts and t-shirt. All dancers need proper dance footwear.  (See below)

Ages 6-9 Girls need a pink leotard (bodysuit) and light pink tights.  Boys need black shorts and a white t-shirt.  All dancers need proper dance footwear. (See below)

Ages 9-12 Girls  need a blue leotard (bodysuit) and light pink tights.  Boys need black shorts and a white t-shirt.  All dancers need proper dance footwear. (See below)

If you can only budget for one thing please ensure that your dancer has proper ballet shoes.  Ballet shoes should be bought ½ size too big.  Performing Fabrics is the dance outfitter in Nanaimo and it’s near Costco.  Leather shoes are best and will cost about $20.  Alternately, cloth ballet slippers can be bought cheaper at Walmart.

Contact info:

 

For more information about these programs please contact me at home at 8538.  You can also find most of what you need to know at this site. You can also email me at info@maragoldtheatre.com

 

If you have any comments or suggestions for programs, times, or classes please don’t hesitate to phone me.

 

Adult Programs.

For Rec Society programs pre-register by calling 2014. Phone me at 8538 for info or to register for Home Studio Training.

Ballet through Rec.

-Wed. 6:00-7:30 at The Community Hall starts Sept.23

 

Ballet at my Home Studio (1030 Descanso Valley,off Harrison)

- Sat. 10:30-11:45 at My Home Studio starting Sept.26^th

- Mon. 7:00-8:15 at my home studio starting Sept 21st

 

Pilates through rec.

-Tues. 5:30-6:30 at GES starting Sept. 22^nd

-Wed. 5:00-6:00 at The Community Hall starts Sept 23

         

Pilates at my home studio (1030 Descanso Valley, off Harrison)

-Sat. 9:30-10:30 intermediate level. Starts Sept 26^th

-Mon. 5:00-6:00 beginner. Starts Sept 21^st

-Mon.6:00-7:00 “Hardcore” advanced. Starts Sept.21st

-Tues and Thurs 9:30-10:30 beginner. Starts Sept 22^nd

 

My New Home Studio…a dream come true!

 

My home studio accommodates 7 students at a time, so please come early so as not to be disappointed. 10 class punch cards for pilates are available for Rec. Programs and for Home programs for $100.00. When the card is complete, you get a free class!

Private training is also available on a sliding scale from $30-$45 an hour. If the times for the beginner classes don’t work for you, one or two private sessions will bring you up to speed enough to follow an intermediate class.

Private training packages are also available. Five classes costs $140 and includes a take home program that has been specifically designed for your needs. 10 classes costs $250.00

***Here’s the best deal***  Find 2 other people and shebang, you have a class for $10 each!  You can pick your own times that work for you and I’ll train you in my studio.

Please call 8538 for more info on home studio options.

The address on the graphic here is wrong.

Please use info@maragoldtheatre.com or phone me at 8538.

More news on upcoming fall classes coming this week!