GNAG Dance registration is now open online for CDR in October! Ottawa 2011!!!

Dancers are parents!

Our fundraising efforts have paid off and it is time to register for our fall conventions! Coastal Dance Rage will be coming to Ottawa for the second time, and we are taking our studio!

To register you or your dancer online with GNAG Dance, just click HERE!

For the first 50 participants registered, tuition will be $100! (original cost is $190) WOW!

Jump Dance Convention and CDR, Fall 2011!!!

Dear parents:

Spring classes may be over, but it’s never too late to plan for the fall! Check out the two conventions we will be attending!! Coastal Dance Rage AND Jump Dance Convemtion!!!

1) COASTAL DANCE RAGE Convention FALL 2011 - OCTOBER 1-2

What is CDR?

• dancers ages 7 and up take part in multiple classes throughout the day
• classes are in a variety of styles, including hip hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, etc.
• dancers are divided by age group and dance abilities
• classes are taught by top choreographers in the industry
• each dancer wears a number attached to their clothing. At the end of each hour-long class, choreographers use these numbers to select dancers for scholarships and prizes

 Do I as a parent have to attend?

• Parents may observe the classes for a small fee 
• for dancers under 8, a parent must accompany

 How Much will it cost to register?

• Discounted rate of $100 for the tutition for the entire weekend will be given to the first 50 dancers registered! (original fee is $190)

 How do I register my dancer?

• visit the GNAG website starting this MONDAY at http://www.gnag.ca or call us at 613-233-8713

GNAG dance has attended many conventions in the past four years, with many scholarships and awards being presented to our deserving and hard-working participants. Last year in Ottawa, we brought a group of 38 GNAG dancers; it was indeed a weekend to remember.

2) Jump Dance Convention 2011 - October 29-30th

What is Jump?

• dancers ages 5 and up take part
• classes are in a variety of styles, including hip hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, etc.
• dancers are divided by age group and dance abilities
• classes are taught by top choreographers in the industry
• each dancer wears a number attached to their clothing. At the end of each hour-long class, choreographers use these numbers to select dancers for scholarships and prizes

Do I as a parent have to attend?

• Parents may observe the classes for a small fee 
• for dancers under 8, a parent must accompany

 How Much will it cost to register?

TEACHER (16+) $260
SENIOR (16+)   $220
TEEN (13-15)         $220
JUNIOR (11-12) $195
MINI (7-10)        $195
JUMPstart (5-7) $95
OBSERVER        $35

 How do I register my dancer?

- contact Kailena at kailena@gmail.com , as registration will be done as a group. Deadline to register will be no later than July 15th.

GNAG Dance Roadtrip to Montreal - registration is now open online!

We have now opened our registration online for our newest and most exciting GNAG Dance roadtrip to the vibrant city of Montreal! This will be an exciting 3 night, 4 day trip with Kailena Van de Nes and Katie Eaton! Your dancer will have the opportunity to

visit dance studios for specialty master classes, watch a brand new Cirque du Soleil show Totem, and of course, do a little

shopping! For ages 9-14! Cost for this trip is $650, and it includes transportation to Montreal, accommodations at a four star hotel, tickets to cirque to soleil, class fees, and food.

Since we must make our reservations for this trip as soon as possible, we are closing registration to this camp on Friday! Go to http://www.gnag.ca for online registration, or give us a call at 613-233-8713!

Thank you and reminders!

Dear parents, 

Thank you so much for making this session at GNAG Dance a huge success! We are so proud of each any every performer who danced yesterday - they were all superstars!

We would love to hear your feedback on the show, so let us know what you thought!

ORDERING A RECITAL DVD

If you missed out on ordering a DVD of the recital, it is not too late! We are extending the deadline until tomorrow. Drop by the GCC front desk between now and tomorrow to fill out a form. It iscash only (exact change would also be great!).

CLASS PHOTO

Want to order a frameless class photo? Send Kailena an email no later than Wednesday! kailena@gmail.com

SUMMER CAMPS!

Dance doesn't have to end just yet! Spend your summer dancing with GNAG Dance! Spaces are available in our 9-12 (Aug 15-19) and 12-15 (Aug 22-25) full day camps! Looking for half day dance camps? We have half dayoptions for July 4-8 and August 2-5 for ages 5-6 year olds!

**NEW!!**GNAG DANCE TRIP (July 24-July 27) - GNAG Dance goes to MONTREAL!

An exciting 3 night, 4 daydance trip to Montreal with Kailena Van de Nes and Katie Eaton! Your dancer will have the opportunity to

visit dance studios for specialty master classes, watch a brand new Cirque du Soleil show (Totem), and of course, do a little

shopping! For ages 9-14. If this camp interests you, email kailena right away for more information(No later than Wednesday!), as we are making our bookings this week for the trip! 

Thank you once again for a phenomenal session, and I hope to see your dancer this summer at Dance Camp!

Last week of dance class reminders!

GNAG Dance reminders 

LAST WEEK OF CLASSES!  It is also class photo week, so don't forget to send along your dancers in their dance costumes for their group shots!

FLASHMOB - 

On Saturday, May 28th, GNAG Dancers and staff surprised the crowds at the Great Glebe Garage Sale with a flashmob! We had around 100 participants, stopping crowds and traffic!

Here is our youtube link to view the dance!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj3n9VmJMOo

PHOTO PERMISSION FORM

GNAG Dance frequently takes photos in class and at the upcoming recital. We will be verifying this week with parents once again that your dancers have permission to be photographed at the GNAG events. This includes group or individual photos taken of your dancer in class or at the recital, which may be used in our brochures, website, facebook pages, and any other form of advertising for the GNAG programs. Please note - dancers will NOT be identified by name.

Dance recital is THIS SUNDAY!

Doors will open at 12pm for parents and dancers, with the show beginning at 1pm. Dancers will sit on assigned blue mats in front of the chairs, and parents can sit anywhere they choose. A list of the order of dances will be posted on the walls in the Main Hall the day of the recital. 

Admission to the recital is free of charge, and there will be a fundraising bake sale and raffle, so bring your loonies and toonies! 

The recital will be recorded and available for sale ($12 cash only) to those who have pre-ordered. Forms are available at the front desk and the dance studio.

The following classes will be asked to come rehearse and set up at 10am on Sunday:

• Ballet 11-14
• Contemporary 13-17
• Contemporary 11-14
• Intensive 1, 2, and 3

Reminders for the last week of Spring Dance Classes at GNAG!

Reminders for dancers!

1 - Flashmob is THIS SATURDAY!

 For those participating in our first GNAG Dance Flashmob, here is what you need to know!

• we are meeting in the MULTI PURPOSE ROOM at 11AM on Saturday. We will do a few run throughs, answer any questions.
• We are performing at 12PM (NOON) right on the street at the intersection of Lyon and Third, and will be facing down Lyon towards the GCC. (we will make a human barrier to protect the dancers from all four corners)
• You can wear whatever you want
• PLEASE film and post up on Youtube as GNAG Flashmob 2011 

2 - Dance Classes are still on this Saturday

• Ballet 8-10 and Intensives 1, 2, 3 still have classes on Saturday! Very important to attend as we are taking our class photos!

3 - Dance Class Photos are this week!

• Starting May 28th-June 3rd, we will be taking dance class photos as a fundraiser for the GNAG Dance Program
• To receive a copy of the group photo, you must pre-order before the end of the week (June 3)
• Please do not forget to send your dancer to dance class with all costume pieces
• Dance photos can be picked up on June 5th at the Dance Recital

4 - Dance Recital is Sunday, June 5th

• Doors will open at 12pm. 
• Dancers should arrive between then at 12:50pm in the Main Hall in full costume
• Intensive 1, 2, 3 and contemporary 11-14/13-17 will be asked to arrive at 10am Sunday Morning
• DVDs of the recital are available for pre-order no later than June 5
• Admission to the Dance Recital is free. There will be a bake sale and raffle event taking place, so don’t forget to bring some loonies!

a list of songs being used in the recital!

In case parents would like to download songs, here's this years musical playlist for our upcoming recital!

song	artist
Despicable Me	Pharrell
Dream	Priscilla Ahn
I Just Cant Wait To Be King	Lion King
The Rose	Piano Solo
Firework	Katy Perry
Celebrate You	Corbin Bleu
Hallelujah	Kate Voegle
21st Century Girl	Willow Smith
Higher	Taio Cruz and Kylie
Rolling in the Deep	Adele
Born This Way	Lady Gaga
Electric	Shawn Desman
Fix You	cover
Hello	Martin Solveig
Blow	Kesha
On The Floor	J-Lo
Party Rock Anthem	LMFAO