New ballet barre class this spring!

Are you looking for a ballet barre class, or are enrolled in our spring Intensive 1, 2, or 3 dance class?

As per the description in our brochure and online,  GNAG Intensive is our intermediate dance program, which will focus on the overall techique of the dancer in a wide range of dance styles.

Prerequesites for all levels is must be currently enrolled in a classical ballet class. To be permitted in the Intensive 1 class, dancers must be currently dancing for the last 24 months. Prerequesite for Intensive 2 - must complete a minimum 3 sessions of Intensive 1 or permission from the instructor.

If your dancer has not yet enrolled in a ballet class, we are now offering a new spring ballet barre class on Saturdays from 12:30pm-1:00pm!

If this class is something you would be interested in enrolling your dancer in, please send an email to kailena@gmail.com.

Welcome spring!

GNAG dance would like to first of all welcome you to our spring dance program!

We are about to start another exciting new session, which will end on Sunday, June 5th with our spring dance recital, from 1pm-3pm.

A couple of reminders!

* Classes begin this Saturday, March 26th.

* dance classes are drop-off only

* all dancers must come to class in appropriate dance attire

* proper footwear & hair tied back, no jeans or tight skirts

* Friday dance classes are always on even if there is a scheduled P.D. day. 

* There will be no dance classes on the following dates:

• Saturday, April 2 (Gleebe Musical will be on)
• Friday, April 22 (Good Friday)
• Monday, April 25 (Easter Monday)
• Saturday, May 21 (May long weekend)
• Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day)

Dance Camps:

• CDR Summer Intensive in Toronto, Ontario (July 24-28) - registration forms are due ASAP! We are finalizing details this week so please contact kailena (Kailena@gmail.com) if you have any questions on the dance convention.  For more details on the dance convention we are attending, visit http://www.gnagdance.com/cdr-summer-intensive-dance-camp-in-toronto.html
• Dance camps at GNAG are almost sold out! Each week at GNAG dance camp, we introduce a whole new theme with fresh choreography for the dancers, so no matter how many weeks your dancer participates, it is always a new experience! register online at www.gnag.ca, click online registration and look for summer program registration

Dance classes:

• registration for dance classes are ongoing online at www.gnag.ca or by phone at 613-233-8713. If a class is “sold out” call or email us to place your name on the waiting list

June Dance Recital

• all classes will perform in the June recital (June 5th) in the Main Hall
• doors will open at 12pm, and the performance will begin at 1pm
• refreshments and treats will be for sale as a fundraiser for our dance program
• there will also be a raffle and 50/50 draw (all proceeds will go towards GNAG’s dance program)
• recital is free of charge and all are welcome!

last week of dance classes before March Break! A few reminders

It is the last week of dance classes before March Break! Here are a few reminders:

March 7-12th - Bring a friend to dance class day! 

This is for all the after school classes (ages 5 and up). Please note - if your dancer is bringing a friend from school and does walkover, their friend must make their own arrangements to meet at the GCC

March break Dance Camp - March 14th-18th

We still have a few spots left in our awesome half-day dance camp over march break! ages 9-12 from 9am-noon, and ages 6-8 from 1pm-4pm. Register online https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=1512 , or by calling us at 613 233 8713.

Registration for our Spring dance classes has begun!

Classes are filling up fast, so be sure to log on and register as soon as possible. If a class is full, call, email or see us at the front desk to get your name on a wait list. The spring session will have an end of year recital which will take place Sunday, June 5th from 1-3pm. Register online https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=1906 or by calling 613 233 8713.

Registration for our Summer dance camps

Online registration began for our summer dance camps began last night. Each week in the summer, we have dance camp for dancers of all ages and levels, including a new age group, for 12-15 year olds. Spots do fill up quickly and are limited. Register online https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=1876 or by calling 613 233 8713

Coastal Dance Rage Summer Intensive

The deadline for registering to attend Coastal Dance Rage Summer Intensive in the summer is coming up at the end of the month. If your dancer is interested in attending, please contact Kailena (kailena@gmail.com) if you have any further questions on the trip. 

New dance classes session registration coming soon!

REMINDER!

WE STILL HAVE SPOTS IN OUR MARCH BREAK

 DANCE CAMP!

MARCH 14-18

9-12 YEARS: 9AM-NOON

6-8 YEARS: 1PM-4PM

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SPRING DANCE CLASSES:

MARCH 1ST, 9PM

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER DANCE CAMPS:

MARCH 3RD, 9PM

WWW.GNAG.CA

DANCE CAMPS 2011!

WEEK	DATES	AGES
1	JULY 4-8	KINDER DANCE (HALF DAY) 5&6YEARS/3&4YEARS
2	JULY 11-15	6-8 YEARS
3	JULY 18-22	8-10 YEARS
4	JULY 25-29	COASTAL DANCE RAGE  SLEEP-AWAY CAMP  8-17 YEARS
5	AUG 2-5	KINDER DANCE (HALF DAY) 5&6YEARS/3&4YEARS
6	AUG 8-12	6-8 YEARS
7	AUG 15-19	9-12 YEARS
8	AUG 22-26	12-15 YEARS
9	AUG 29-SEPT 2	8-10 YEARS

Spring lineup....

	ballet	jazz	hip hop	contemporary	intensive	highland
3-5 years	Mondays 10:30-11:15am Wednesdays 2:00-2:45pm	Wednesdays 3-3:45pm	Thursdays 3:15-4pm
5-7 years	Tuesdays 4-5pm	Wednesdays 4-5pm	Thursdays 4-5pm
8-10 years		Wednesdays 5-6pm	Thursdays  5-6pm	Fridays 4-5pm	Saturdays 1-3pm  *prerequisites apply
11-14 years	Mondays  5-6pm	Tuesdays 5-6pm	Thursdays 6-7pm	Fridays 5-6pm	Saturdays 3-5pm  *prerequisites apply
13-17 years				Tuesdays 6-7pm	Saturdays 5-7pm  *prerequisites apply
15-Adult	Sundays 6-7:30pm (Ballet/Jazz)	Sundays 6-7:30pm (Ballet/Jazz)	Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm (Emilie) Wednesdays 7-8:15pm (Abbey)
6-10 years						Mondays 4-5pm

GNAG Dance's trip to Toronto for the Pulse on tour = SUCCESS!

WHAT A WEEKEND! Of all the conventions GNAG Dance has attended as a group, we must admit this one was by far the most successful!

GNAG Dance at dinner!

The group arrived in Toronto after a long train ride from Ottawa a little later than expected, but being the super-girls they are, they all managed to spend some money at the Eaton Centre before heading to our group dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory! 

We had four of our girls participating in the Opening Performance, so after dinner, while they where rehearsing, the others watched a movie in the hotel room.

Saturday morning was met with much excitement and anticipation. The four girls in the performance had an early morning rehearsal, meanwhile the other girls got ready and did a bit more shopping at the dance merchandise booths. 

Our Pulse Performance girls!

The first day of classes proved to be a huge challenge for GNAG dancers (and teachers!) each faculty member introducing more challenging routines for them to learn. At the end of the day, sweaty and tired, the girls were rewarded with a pizza party in their hotel room as they got ready for the Pulse Performance Showcase. 

We lined up as a group early in order to get good seats to watch the show, and it was so much fun to cheer on four of GNAG Dance's talented girls on stage, opening the evening in a routine choreographed by a couple of the Pulse's protege dancers.

GNAG Dance @ The Pulse 2011!

On Sunday morning, after the girls packed up their rooms and were ready to head down for another day of classes, GNAG dance teachers set the day on an inspirational note by giving the dancers a pep talk. This proved to be very effective, as they all performed incredibly well in each new routine taught. A couple of our dancers were even selected to perform in a small group in front of the entire class (which, at the Pulse, is a HUGE honour).

GNAG Dance Teachers!

At the awards and scholarship ceremony, one of our dancers received a Leadership Scholarship! We are so proud that she was recognized for her hard work and determination in class!

The train back was not the expected quiet ride after the exhausting weekend - the girls and parents alike were buzzing with their newfound friendships, stories, and experiences of the last few days.

Our next trip for GNAG dance will be to the Coastal Dance Rage Summer intensive in Toronto from July 24-28, followed directly by the Pulse NYC Summer Intensive from July 28-31st! If you and/or your daughter are interested in more information on going to either convention, please let Kailena know ASAP!

GNAG Dance goes to the Pulse on Tour in Toronto this weekend!

For the third year in a row, GNAG Dance is travelling to Toronto for the Pulse on Tour! At this convention, dancers will take classes with the dance industry's top choreographers. Our GNAG group consists of 19 dancers and teachers between the age of 11-27, along with 5 chaperones. The girls are so excited to leave tomorrow morning! Pictures to come so keep an eye on the GNAG website!

A reminder to parents that due to our trip, contemporary classes on Friday and Intensive 1,2, 3 on Saturday are cancelled!

Have a great Valentine's Day Weekend!

GNAG Dance Reminders for this week!

Just a reminder that this friday, Feb. 11th and Sat. Feb 12th, Contemporary and Intensive 1,2, and 3 classes are cancelled. This is in the brochure, but we wanted to make sure that you marked it in your calendars!

Also, our March Break half-day dance camp registration is on-going, so make sure to visit our website at http://www.gnagdance.com or call us at 613 233 8713!

Have a great week!