Ms. J's Warm-up Music!!!!

Copy and paste this link to download the warm-up!!! Here it is again: http://www.4shared.com/file/138615688/6096b9c0/Warm-up_October_2009.html

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!




Coaches: I need your music - please e-mail your music for Breakout over the holidays. Thanks!! I have to send it to the competition by Jan. 7!! Thanks!!!

Dance Clothes: I will have them the day we get back - come and see me to get yours!! FINALLY!!!!!

Breakout DRAFT schedule

``BREAK OUT PROGRAM JANUARY 16TH 2010


OPENING : M.C.
SINGING OF OH CANADA

PANEL JUDGES A PANEL JUDGES B

BEGINEERS CLASS INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1, EARL MARRIOT 2. PRINCESS MARGERET
3. TAMANAWIS (A) 4.FRANK HURT
5 PRINCESS MARGERET 6. NORTH SURREY
7,. TAMANAWIS (B) 8 FLEETWOOD PARK
9 QUEEN ELIZABETH (GR8)
11. LORD TWEEDSMUIR
OPEN DIVISION
BEGINEERS CONT.
10. LORD TWEEDSMUIR

13.. FRANK HURT (GR. 8) 12. FRANK HURT
15 FLEETWOOD PARK 14. FLEETWOOD PARK
17. FRANK HURT (GR. 9)

SMALL TEAMS JUNIOR SMALL TEAMS SENIOR

16. A.R. MACNEILL
19. PORT MOODY 18. SULLIVAN HEIGHT (DUET)
21. A.R. MACNEIL 20. SEMIAHMOO TRIO
23. SEMIAHMOO (QUAD) 22. SEMIAHMOO (TRIO)
25. FLEETWOOD PARK (QU) 24. SULLIVAN (6 BOYS)
27. FRANK HURT 26. FRANK HURT (CAM/FAGE/ED)
29. NORTH SURREY (QU) 28. NORTH SURREY (TRIO)


BREAK TEAMS SENIOR BREAK
30. FLEETWOOD PARK (5 BOYS) 31. FRANK HURT
32. FRANK HURT
34. NORTH SURREY (DUET)

JUNIOR TEAMS SENIOR TEAMS

36. SULLIVAN HEIGHTS 33. L.A. MATHESON
38. PRINCESS MARGERET 35. PORT MOODY
40. SEMIAHMOO SEC. 37. KWANTLYN PARK
42. GUILDFORD PARK 39. SULLIVAN HEIGHTS
JUNIOR TEAMS SENIOR TEAMS

44. QUEEN ELIZABETH 41. PRINCESS MARGARET
46. LORD TWEEDSMUIR 43. LORD TWEEDSMUIR
48. FLEETWOOD PARK 45. QUEEN ELIZABETH
50. NORTH SURREY 47. FRANK HURT
52. FRANK HURT 49. NORTH SURREY
51. FLEETWOOD

Mighty 4 is THIS WEEKEND!!!

this will be the BEST JAM OF THE YEAR!!!!
The MIGHTY 4 Vancitywill be here December 18/19th
Location: the Oakridge Auditorium, Oakridge Centre on Cambie & 41st!
BBOY / HIP HOP WORKSHOPS & BATTLES
SPECIAL GUESTS:
BIONIC MAN from SUPREME SOUL (America's Best Dance Crew)
EDDIE STYLE from JABBAWOKEEZ (America's Best Dance Crew)
BBOY VIETNAM (from Rock Force Crew/Killafornia, World Champion B-Boy)



MIGHTY 4 VANCITYSCHEDULE:
Friday, December 18
• 6:00-7:00 — Popping Workshop
• 7:00-8:00 — Hip Hop Workshop
• 8:00-9:00 — BBoy Workshop
• 9:30 — Q&A Session
– Cost for each one-hour workshop class: $25
-- Cost for two classes: $45
– Cost for all 3 classes: $60 (includes Q&A session)

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Saturday, December 19
The Mighty 4 Event — starts promptly at 2:00
• 2:00 — Popping Battle
• 4:00 — Hip Hop Battle Special Guest Judge: Kelly Konno
• 6:00 — BBoy battle
– $20 in advance and $25 at the door
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
ClubZone: http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/172726/Mighty-4

Sr. Open Practice cancelled on Dec. 18

There will be no practice on Friday, December 18 for Sr. Open!! Go home and start your vacation!! YAY!!!

Permission forms are on their way home!! Please sign and return ASAP!

Permission forms are coming home for January 8th at the Bell Centre - please sign them and send them back to school! Thanks!!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

All of the dance classes will participating in the Secondary Dance Festival at the Bell Centre on January 8, 2010. This is a great opportunity for students to perform and to watch other schools in our district. Parents are welcome to meet us at the Bell Centre and watch the performances. We will be leave Frank Hurt at 8:45am and returning at 12pm. Please have students return the parent and teacher permission form as soon as possible. The due date for this form is January 7, 2010 at 3pm.

Hope to see you there!!
Happy Dancing!
Paula Johnson
fhdance@gmail.com
frankhurtdance.blogspot.com

Footloose it is!!!

The dance teams have voted and Footloose wins this year! Footloose is Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 from 4pm - 10pm. This is a pro-d day for our school so the students will have to find their own way to the competition. Maybe we can get parents to carpool? Students can enter at 4pm but the audience will not be allowed in until 6pm - maybe carpool parents can go and have a nice dinner, shopping or a coffee??? Tickets are $8 in advance - deadline for buying advance tickets is JANUARY 8 at 8:30am. You may also purchase tickets at the door for $10 - but be safe and get your tickets early. I wouldn't want you to drive out and there be no tickets left at the door!!! Thanks!!

It is the students' responsibility to find their own way to the competition - please try to carpool so no one gets left out. Here are the directions:
8160 St. Albans Road
Richmond, BC V6Y 2K9


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Evolution 2009 YouTubes

OK - I don't know what happened or how I messed up... but I swear I recorded all of our dances and I was also filming for my friend at QE... Then.. why do I only have the breakdance teams and QE???? I am sorry guys.. I am super bummed... if you know of anyone that has a copy send me the youtube.. I want to see them again and again!!



Thanks Matt's Dad!!! Here are his videos from Evolution!!!




No Practice Monday - Sr. HH / Jr. BD


I will be away on Monday so there will be no practices before or after school. If you would like to get a teacher to come in and supervise you may do that.

Updated Important Dates

Evolution Dance Competition at Lord Tweedsmuir: Nov. 28, 2009: 1-5:30pm - students will have to arrive at 10:30am. All dance teams participating.
Tickets will be available in advance for $10 and $15 at the door.

Yoga Field Trip: December 17, 2009: 1 – 4:45pm
Bikram’s Yoga Delta
First in with forms and $15 – parents are welcome!!

Dance Festival at the Bell Centre: Jan. 8, 2009: during school day for dance classes only.
Free for audience members.

Semester 1 Dance Show Dress Rehearsal: Jan. 8, 2009: 3-5pm

Dance Show Day: Jan. 14, 2009: 12:30-2:30 (Block A and B)
For elementary schools

Dance Show Night: Jan. 14, 2009: 5:45-8:45 - students/ 6:45-8:45 - audience members
Tickets will be for sale for $5 the week of the show at lunch and after school and at the door the evening of the performance.

Breakout Dance Competition at the Bell Centre: Jan. 16, 2010: 1-4pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA.
More information TBA.

Footloose Dance Competition at RC Palmer: Feb. 5, 2009 from 4-10pm –doors open for the audience at 6pm – All Hip Hop and Breakdance Teams performing

Frank Hurt Open House: Feb. 18, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Jr. Hip Hop Team Extra Practice/ Pizza Party!! (At least that is what I am thinking of making it!! Check back for sure closer to the date!!)

Harbour Dance Field Trip: TBA (end of March)

Works in Progress Dress Rehearsal: Apr. 7, 2010: 3-4pm

Works in Progress Show: Apr.8, 2010: 5:45-8pm - students/ 6:45 - 8pm family members only.
By donation at the door. I will be greeting parents at the door. This performance is for family members only so we can show you what we have been working on in a safe learning environment.

Dance Festival at the Bell Centre: Apr.6-9, 2010 exact date TBA: during school day for dance classes only.
Free for audience members.

Driven Dance competition in Kelowna: Apr. 17 and 18, 2010. All dance teams will be performing.
More informatino TBA.

Outbreak Dance Competition at the Bell Centre: May 2, 2010: 1-4pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA.
More information TBA.

Yoga Field Trip: TBA (May)

Semester 2 Dance Show Dress Rehearsal: June 4, 2010: 3-5pm

Dance Show: June 10, 2010: 5:45-8:45 - students/ 6:45-8:45 - audience members
Tickets will be for sale for $5 the week of the show at lunch and after school and at the door the evening of the performance.

Dance Team Votes: High School High or FootLoose?

Check out the two competitions. Choose which one you would like to go to. We will be voting next week during dance team practices. Check the dates and money info with your parents.. which would they prefer? Ask kids who have been to both - which do they prefer?

Footloose: Hip Hop Dance Competition free to students (Frank Hurt Pays)
~February 5, 2010!~
Doors Open at 6:00pm
8160 St. Albans Road
Richmond, BC
V6Y 2K9
SEE YOU THERE!
Tickets:
General Admission $8 (pre-sale)$10 at the door
Kids under 5 years are free
Here is a youtube from last year... Sullivan Heights.. I loved this trio!!


or

High School High: Friday, March 5, 2010 at The RiverRock 4-9pm Cost: $20/ dancer and $15/ audience member
Friday March 5th, 2010 at 4:00pm
River Rock Show Theatre
8811 River Road in Richmond, B.C.
Doors open at 3:00pm.
Here is a collage from last years competition:

Evolution Information - we will meet there at 10:30am - our practice time is 10:42

Newest Schedule for the show:
Well everyone here is draft for Saturday ... if you find it too tight for your dancers let me know, especially if you have cross over dancers .. There is SOME room .. not much .... other then that, Final revision will be released on Friday!!!


1. Jr Hip Hop Div Frank Hurt Secondary
2. Sr Open Div Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary –Lyrical
3. Jr Hip Hop Div Fleetwood Secondary
4. Sr Open Div Frank Hurt Secondary – Lyrical
5. Jr Hip Hop Div Holy Cross Regional High School
6. Sr Open Div North Surrey Secondary – Contemporary
7. Jr Hip Hop Div Semiahmoo Secondary
8. Sr Open Div Fleetwood Secondary - Lyrical Lucie is this Correct???
9. Jr Hip Hop Div Queen Elizabeth Secondary
10. Sr Open Div Pleasant Valley Secondary – Musical Theatre
11. Jr Hip Hop Div North Surrey Secondary
12. Sr Open Div L.V. Rogers Secondary – Lyrical
13. Jr Hip Hop Div Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary
14. Jr Quads Div Fleetwood Secondary Aaron Singh, Kyle Castro, Alex Sereda & Cidric Butac
15. Gr 8 Team/Class Div Queen Elizabeth Secondary
16. Jr Breakdance Div Frank Hurt Secondary
17. Gr 8 Team/Class Div Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary
18. Sr Triples Div Semiahmoo Secondary Jami Ishikawa, Tessa Lind, Stephanie Song
REFRESHMENT BREAK
19. Jr Class Hip Hop Div Fleetwood Secondary Blk D
20. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Frank Hurt Secondary
21. Jr Class Hip Hop Div Wellington Secondary
22. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Sir Charles Tupper Secondary
23. Sr Class Hip Hop Div Fleetwood Secondary Blk C
24. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Holy Cross Regional High School
25. Sr Breakdance Div Frank Hurt Secondary
26. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Kelowna Secondary
27. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Sir Winston Churchill Secondary
28. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Fleetwood Secondary
29. Sr Team Hip Hop Div North Surrey Secondary
30. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Queen Elizabeth Secondary
31. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Kwantlen Park Secondary
32. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Pleasant Valley Secondary
33. Sr Team Hip Hop Div Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary





Time schedule of practise times on the floor.

Your team(s) must be checked in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled practiced time.

You have only 3 minutes. NO MUSIC unless you bring your own. You will be timed, if your team(s) miss their scheduled time, no other time will be given... Sorry


10:30 Kwantlen Park Sr Team
10:33 Queen Elizabeth Sr. Team
10:36 Queen Elizabeth Jr. Team
10:39 Queen Elizabeth Gr.8 Team
10:42 Frank Hurt Jr. Team
10:45 Frank Hurt Jr.Breakdance
10:48 Frank Hurt Sr. Team
10:51 Frank Hurt Sr. Open ( Name??)
10:54 Frank Hurt Sr. Breakdance
10:57 Semiahmoo Jr. Team
11:00 Semiahmoo Sr. Trio
11:03 Holy Cross Jr Team
11:06 Holy Cross Sr. Team
11:09 Sir Charles Tupper Sr.Team
11:12 Sir Winston Churchill Sr. Team
11:15 Fleetwood- Sr. Class Blk A Open
11:18 Fleetwood Sr. Class Blk C Team
11:21 Fleetwood Jr. Class Blk D
11:24 Fleetwood Jr. Team
11:27 Fleetwood Sr. Team
11:30 Fleetwood Jr. Quad
11:33 North Surrey Sr. Team
11:37 North Surrey Jr. Team
11:39 North Surrey Sr. Open
11:42 LV Rogers Sr. Open
11:45 Wellington Jr.Team
11:48 Kelowna Sr.Team
11:51 Armstrong Sr. Team
11:54 Armstrong Sr. Open




Junior Hip Hop Division
1. Frank Hurt Secondary -24 Dancers
2. Semiahmoo Secondary - 15 Dancers
3. Holy Cross Regional High School - 14 Dancers
4. Fleetwood Secondary - 21 Dancers
5.Queen Elizabeth Secondary - 17 Dancers
6. North Surrey Secondary - 14 Dancers
7. Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary - 15 Dancers
Grade 8 Team/Class Division
8. Queen Elizabeth Secondary - 13 Dancers
9. Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary - 14 Dancers
Junior Class Hip Hop Division
10. Wellington Secondary NEED # of DANCERS
11. Fleetwood Secondary Blk D - 18 Dancers
Senior Class Hip Hop Division
12. Fleetwood Secondary Blk C - 10 Dancers
Junior Breakdance
13. Frank Hurt Secondary - 13 Dancers
Senior Open Division
14. L.V.Rogers Secondary - 19 Dancers
15.Frank Hurt Secondary - 11 Dancers
16. Fleetwood Secondary - Blk A - 14 Dancers
17. North Surrey Secondary - 26 Dancers
18. Pleasant Valley Secondary - 24 Dancers
19.Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary - 11 Dancers
Senior Breakdance Division
20. Frank Hurt Secondary - 12 Dancers
Junior Triples/Quads Division
21. Fleetwood Aaron Singh, Kyle Castro, Alex Sereda & Cidric Butac
Senior Triples/Quads Division
22. Semiahmoo Secondary Jami Ishikawa, Tessa Lind, Stephanie Song
Senior Team Hip Hop Division
23. Frank Hurt Secondary - 24 Dancers
24. Sir Charles Tupper Secondary - 12 Dancers
25. Holy Cross Regional High School - 15 Dancers
26. Kelowna Secondary - 19 Dancers
27. Sir Winston Churchill Secondary - 9 Dancers
28.Fleetwood Secondary - 14 Dancers
29. North Surrey Secondary - 10 Dancers
30. Queen Elizabeth Secondary - 11 Dancers
31. Kwantlen Park Secondary - 12 Dancers
32. Pleasant Valley Secondary - 24 Dancers
33. Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary - 14 Dancers


PARENT, DANCER, & COACHES INFORMATION
For
EVOLUTION 2009
The Hottest Fall Hip Hop Dance Competition

DATE: Saturday, November 28, 2009
TIME: Doors open at 12:30 pm, Show starts at 1pm

PLACE: Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary – Large Gymnasium
6151 – 180th Street
Surrey, BC V3S 4L5
GENERAL ADMISSION
$10.00 Advance Tickets (available until Friday November 27, 2009)
$15.00 the day of Competition.

For Information Contact:
Ms. A. Kermode – Dance Teacher at LTSS
Email: Kermode_a@sd36.bc.ca
Phone: 604-575-7536 FAX 604-575-7540

Costume Note: Coaches were to select a style that is age appropriate and tasteful with respect to a family audience, costumes that are not acceptable include; revealing/suggestive low V- necklines, tube tops or halters/spaghetti straps. I will not allow dancer/team to perform if costume is unsuitable.

Parking:
There is a lot of free parking available.

Awards
Door Prizes for Audience Members
Performance Certificates for every Dancer
Plaques for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in Class & Team Divisions
Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th in Class & Team Divisions
Medallions for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in Duet, Triples/Quads Divisions

Note: Score Sheets will be mailed to each school with the Final Results.



MISCELLANEOUS
Coaches and Dancers Organizational Meeting at 12:15 pm in the small gym. During this meeting I will explain/show the entrance and exit doors to the large gym, where we will be dancing.
All Dancers to LTSS before doors open at 12:00pm. They must enter through the back doors.
No Dancer will be allowed through the main gym doors.
First Aid will be available in the small gym.
Teams:
- If dance teams arrive early (10:30am – 12:00 pm) they may have one practice/rehearsal with no music. Once doors open to the public, no dance teams to be on the dance floor.
- All gym doors are to remain closed at ALL times. Don’t open the small gym doors for any reason. You will be asked to leave the building and will not be able to perform.
- Only Dancers and coaches are to be in the small gym. No friends or family.
- Please remind Dancers to keep all valuables with them at all times.
LTSS will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Dancer:
- Dancer is to bring school ID. – enter through back doors. No dancer to enter through front/main doors.
- Dancer will be check-in and be given a Wristband to be worn on the left wrist.
- Dancers must sit in the Dancer Seating area only. Please don’t stand, you will be asked to sit down.
- No Dancer to sit in general seating area, you will be asked to move.
- If you want to watch the other performances, you must enter the large gym through the gym-supply room doors, not the main entrance.
- No dancer to be hanging around the main door entrance.
- Dancers are asked to clean up garbage and their area in the small gym
- Dancers are not to do their makeup in the bathroom
Parents:
- Parents must wait until the doors open at 12:30pm to enter the building. (Unless it is snowing then we will open the door early
- Seats are first come first serve
- Video cameras are allowed but no flash photography please.
- A concession will be available.
- $10.00 Advance Tickets are available by picking up at:
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary. (Before Friday, November 27, 2009.)
6151 – 180th Street
Surrey, BC V3S 4L5
Phone: 604-575-7536
Fax: 604-575-7540
Contact Person: Ms. A. Kermode
Warning:
All school rules in effect.
No alcohol, drugs, weapons, or inappropriate behaviour
No refunds will be granted if you are denied entrance or asked to leave due to intoxication or alcohol on your breath.

A question from a mom about sweatpants -why don't we have them yet? Here is what I said:

Now, with the sweatpants - we needed more people to order them to get them at that price. We were all trying to round up more students to get enough to run the order. Since that failed, our new plan is to design a new pair of sweat pants and get them from our usualy printer which should be cheaper. If the students who have already ordered sweatpants don't like the new design or if you want your money back now I just need to fill out a form for the secretary and she will write you a cheque. If she likes them she will get a cheque for the difference. Sorry for the delay - I really want them too!! I am just waiting on a design right now. Thanks for the e-mail!! Have a great day!! I should put this info on the blog too.. for other parents!! THANKS AGAIN!! See you tonight!!

Important Dates 2009 - 2010 - Updated Today!

Important Dates 2009-2010

Harbour Dance Field Trip: November 9, 2009 11:20- 5pm

Works in Progress Dress Rehearsal: Nov. 18, 2009: 3-4pm

Works in Progress Show: Nov. 19, 2009: 5:45-8pm - students/ 6:45 - 8pm family members only.
By donation at the door. I will be greeting parents at the door. This performance is for family members only so we can show you what we have been working on in a safe learning environment.

Evolution Dance Competition at Lord Tweedsmuir: Nov. 28, 2009: 1-5:30pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA. All dance teams participating.
Tickets will be available in advance for $10 until Nov. 27 and $15 at the door.

Yoga Field Trip: December 17, 2009: 1 – 4:45pm
Bikram’s Yoga Delta
First in with forms and $15 – parents are welcome!!

Dance Festival at the Bell Centre: Jan. 8, 2009: during school day for dance classes only.
Free for audience members.

Semester 1 Dance Show Dress Rehearsal: Jan. 8, 2009: 3-5pm

Dance Show: Jan. 14, 2009: 5:45-8:45 - students/ 6:45-8:45 - audience members
Tickets will be for sale for $5 the week of the show at lunch and after school and at the door the evening of the performance.

Breakout Dance Competition at the Bell Centre: Jan. 16, 2010: 1-4pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA.
More information TBA.

High School High Dance Competition at the River Rock: March 5, 2010: 4-9pm - All Hip Hop and Breakdance Teams performing - we will be taking a bus to and from the River Rock.
More informatino TBA.

Harbour Dance Field Trip: TBA (end of March)

Works in Progress Dress Rehearsal: Apr. 7, 2010: 3-4pm

Works in Progress Show: Apr.8, 2010: 5:45-8pm - students/ 6:45 - 8pm family members only.
By donation at the door. I will be greeting parents at the door. This performance is for family members only so we can show you what we have been working on in a safe learning environment.

Dance Festival at the Bell Centre: Apr.6-9, 2010 exact date TBA: during school day for dance classes only.
Free for audience members.

Driven Dance competition in Kelowna: Apr. 17 and 18, 2010. All dance teams will be performing.
More informatino TBA.

Outbreak Dance Competition at the Bell Centre: May 2, 2010: 1-4pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA.
More information TBA.

Yoga Field Trip: TBA (May)

Semester 2 Dance Show Dress Rehearsal: June 4, 2010: 3-5pm

Dance Show: June 10, 2010: 5:45-8:45 - students/ 6:45-8:45 - audience members
Tickets will be for sale for $5 the week of the show at lunch and after school and at the door the evening of the performance.

December 17 - 1 - 4:45 - Bikram's Yoga Delta - Come and try with us!!!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Thursday, December 17, 2009 we have a field trip to Bikrams Yoga Delta. The bus picks us up at 1pm and drops us back off at 4:45pm. The cost is $15/student and all dance students are invited. This field trip is on a first come first serve basis – first students who have their forms signed and their money in get to come on the trip. What a great way to start off your Winter Break! Let’s get in shape before the January rush!

Bikrams Yoga is the hot yoga. It is awesome for increasing strength and flexibility. It is comprised of two breathing exercises and twenty-six postures. It is important not to eat two hours before the class. Our class will be starting at 1pm so please don’t eat past 11am. If you have to eat it is best just to have a light meal or snack. Please make sure to pack a good lunch to eat on the way home from yoga! Some people get very hungry after yoga, while others have no appetitite – so be prepared!

You need to bring two bath towels with you – one to lie on your yoga mat and the other to shower or dry off with after class. If you have a yoga mat please bring that as well because they do not have enough rental mats for everyone. You will also need a big water bottle. There is a filtered water tap in the washroom that you can use to fill up your bottle before and after class. Class attire is shorts and a tank top or sports top.

Parents, you are invited as well! Is this something that you have always wanted to try? Why not come and sweat it out with us and learn something new – or if you are an old pro – come and show off your moves!!

Happy Dancing,
Paula Johnson
fhdance@gmail.com
frankhurtdance.blogspot.com

Works in Progress show info:

Works in Progress Show

Wednesday, November 18 - Dress Rehearsal - 3-4pm
Mandatory attendance for all dancers.
Missed classes must be made up by lunch on Wednesday.

Thursday, November 19 - SHOW - students arrive 5:45 - 8pm
Mandatory attendance for all dancers.
Family only. Doors open 6:45. Show begins at 7.
By donation.

Thursday - Jr. Hip Hop practice will end at 4. You must leave the building and return at 5:45. Trevor needs to do his cleaning. Thanks!

High School High has been changed to: March 5 - The Friday before spring break

EPHIN FRANK HURT DANCE SWEAT PANTS



We need 30 more people to buy sweat pants!! Let's have our orders in my Tuesday, Nov. 10 - so we can get them when we get back from our little vacation! See Ms. J in the dance office with $40 and your size. Let's do this!! New sweat pants are happiness!

Bikrams Yoga Delta Field Trip - December 17!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Thursday, December 17, 2009 we have a field trip to Bikrams Yoga Delta. The bus picks us up at 1pm and drops us back off at 4:45pm. The cost is $15/student and all dance students are invited. This field trip is on a first come first serve basis – first students who have their forms signed and their money in get to come on the trip. What a great way to start off your Winter Break! Let’s get in shape before the January rush!

Bikrams Yoga is the hot yoga. It is awesome for increasing strength and flexibility. It is comprised of two breathing exercises and twenty-six postures. It is important not to eat two hours before the class. Our class will be starting at 1pm so please don’t eat past 11am. If you have to eat it is best just to have a light meal or snack. Please make sure to pack a good lunch to eat on the way home from yoga! Some people get very hungry after yoga, while others have no appetitite – so be prepared!

You need to bring two bath towels with you – one to lie on your yoga mat and the other to shower or dry off with after class. If you have a yoga mat please bring that as well because they do not have enough rental mats for everyone. You will also need a big water bottle. There is a filtered water tap in the washroom that you can use to fill up your bottle before and after class. Class attire is shorts and a tank top or sports top.

Parents, you are invited as well! Is this something that you have always wanted to try? Why not come and sweat it out with us and learn something new – or if you are an old pro – come and show off your moves!!

Happy Dancing,
Paula Johnson
fhdance@gmail.com
frankhurtdance.blogspot.com

Congratulations Tara-Jean!!!



Read more:
http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Think+Dance+Canada+crowns+Tara+Jean+Popowich/2144212/story.html

Parent YouTube #2 - Harbour, WIP, Evolution, Sick

Notice for Parent YouTube #2

Dear Parents and Guardians,

There is a new Parent YouTube to watch at: frankhurtdance.blogspot.com

The YouTube goes over the following:

Harbour Dance Field Trip
This field trip takes place on Monday, November 9, 2009. We leave Frank Hurt on a school bus at 11:20am and we return on a school bus at 5pm. We will have an hour to eat after we dance. Please bring money for food. There are many choices: pizza, sushi, McDonalds, Burger King, pitas. Please bring comfortable clothes to dance in and water.

Works in Progress Show
Wednesday, November 18, 2009: 3:00 – 4:00 – Works in Progress Dress Rehearsal at Frank Hurt Theatre
 All dance classes and teams will be rehearsing.
 Dress rehearsal is mandatory and for marks for dance classes.
 Dancers must come prepared to school with their costumes.
 Dancers who do not attend the dress rehearsal will not be in the show.
 Students in dance classes who do not make up their missed classes before dress rehearsal will not be in the show.

Thursday, Novemeber 19, 2009: 5:45 – 8:00pm – Works in Progress Show at Frank Hurt Theatre
 All dance classes and teams will be performing.
 Dance class students will be marked on their performances.
 This show is for family members only.
 Doors open for the audience at 6:45 and the show starts at 7.
 I will be greeting families at the door – so I can get to know you!
 Donations will be accepted at the door – to go towards costumes and competitions.

Evolution Dance Competition
 Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary – 6151-180St. Surrey, B.C. V3S-4L5
 Saturday, November 28, 2009 – Doors open at 12:30 and the show starts at 1till 4pm
 Students will have to arrive at an earlier time TBA – (no earlier than 10:00am)
 Tickets are $10 in advance from Ms. J and $15 the day of the competition
 Frank Hurt has 5 team entries: Jr. Team, Jr. Breakdance, Sr. Team, Sr. Open, Sr. Breakdance
 Video cameras are allowed but no flash photography
 A concession will be available

Dance Team rules – why we have them
I have to admit, I have been getting some bad vibes about how strict dance team is. I want to make it clear to everyone that I am not mean or scary or unfair. We have rules and contracts for dance team so that everyone is treated equally and to learn to be responsible members of a team. If we had no rules you would not be the strong dedicated teams that you are. If we make excuses for one person and not for another feelings could be hurt and misunderstandings could occur which would soon start to break away at our strength. Also note, that dance team is an honour and a privilege and it is not something that I am required to do. I run five teams and live at the school for you because you are amazing and you are dedicated.

The NEW sick policy
If you are sick you should stay home. Please bring a note from your parents indicating that you are ill. These practices will not be counted if you have a note. Please include the practice date that you missed, your name, and your parent’s signature.

If you are sick, but not too bad – please come to practice to participate by watching and giving feedback. This way you will not miss as much.

If you do miss practice it is your responsibility to learn what you have missed and catch up – hopefully before your next practice. (This would be a bit hard for juniors!)

Photos from practices
I have been taking some photos at the practices – have a sneak peek into our studio lives!!


Happy Dancing!
Paula Johnson
fhdance@gmail.com
frankhurtdance.blogspot.com

MJ Tribute week 4


WHOA!! I messed this up!! It took SOOOOO LONG to get up on youtube!! I am not doing it again.. next week!!! The second one is messed up too!! OH WELL!! As long as you guys can dance better than I can edit video.. we will be coolio!!

Harbour Dance Field Trip - Forms available FRIDAY!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Each semester I take 23 students to dance at Harbour Dance Centre downtown Vancouver. This is an awesome opportunity for dancers to learn new styles and choreography from new teachers. Thanks to the Surrey Dance Teachers’ Association, the cost to students is $25. (Last year it was $20 but the Surrey Dance Teacher Association paid the GST and transportation.)

This field trip takes place on Monday, November 9, 2009. We leave Frank Hurt on a school bus at 11:20am and we return on a school bus at 5pm. We will have an hour to eat after we dance. Please bring money for food. There are many choices: pizza, sushi, McDonalds, Burger King, pitas. Please bring comfortable clothes to dance in and water.

All students from dance classes and teams are invited on this field trip. The first 23 students who get their parent/ teacher permission forms and money in will be the 23 students I take on the trip.

Happy Dancing!
Paula Johnson
fhdance@gmail.com
frankhurtdance.blogspot.com

MJ Tribute Edit - so you can practice at home!!


http://www.4shared.com/file/134456583/985f1c40/MJ_Tribute_Edit.html

Dance Team Contract and Contact Information

Please e-mail the following information to Ms. J at fhdance@gmail.com before your audition. I will announce the new teams for 2009/ 2010 at the June show on the 11th! There will be late auditions in September for new students :)


Frank Hurt Dance Team Application Form 2009 – 2010

Please e-mail (fhdance@gmail.com) this application to Ms. Johnson by: Friday, June 13, 2008
If you are chosen to be on one of the dance teams – the contract will have to be signed and fees will have to be paid by Sept. 15, 2008 at the first meeting.

Early Auditions for the dance team are: Wednesday, June 18, 2008: 10 - 12



Full name and grade:

1. Circle which dance team(s) you are auditioning for: (8-12 can audition for senior teams.)
a) Sr. Hip Hop b) Sr. Open (jazz and modern) c) Jr. Hip Hop d) Sr. Breakdance e) Jr. Breakdance

2. If you are grade 8-10 and you are not chosen for the senior team – will you accept a place on the junior team?

3. Have you ever been on Frank Hurt Dance team before?


4. IF you have been asked to leave the team before, what was the reason?


5. Why are you interested in being on the dance team?


6. What skills and qualities will you bring to the team?


7. If you had to make your own definition for TEAM – not the Webster definition – what would it be?

Dance Team Members Health History and Contact Information:

Dancer’s Full Name:
Dancer’s Date of Birth:
Grade dancer will be in 2008 – 2009:
Dancer’s e-mail address:
Dancer’s cell phone number:
Dancer’s home phone number:
Parent name:
Parents’ daytime contact number:
Parents’ e-mail address:
Emergency name and number:
Family name and doctor:
Health card number:
List any current health problems:
List any current medications:
List any current injuries:
Do you take dance at Frank Hurt?
If no, where do you take dance classes?
School or recreation centre name and phone number:
Dance class(es) that you take:
Questions or concerns about being on the dance team:

Frank Hurt Secondary School
13940 77th Ave., Surrey
(604) 590-1311
fhdance@gmail.com
www.dancevancity.com

Frank Hurt Secondary School Senior Dance Team Member’s Contract

As a member of the Frank Hurt Dance Team I agree that I have the following obligations to my team, coach, my choreographers and myself.
In the school:
Obey all school rules
Obey any classroom rules instituted by different teachers
On the team:
To attend all practices/meetings – This is extremely important for team building
To arrive at all practices and performances prepared, on time, and ready to participate
To listen to my coach/ dance captain and follow their instructions
To be positive in all of my comments and actions
If a student quits without valid reason (valid would be: injury, academic considerations, parent request) or is removed from the team for discipline reasons, the student will not be permitted back on the Dance Team the following season.
If a student misses a Dance Team practice they must show responsibility by informing the coach ahead of time. Excuses may need to be verified. A team member is only allowed to miss 3 practices in an entire season so think carefully before you miss. If a student misses more than 3 practices they will be removed from the team.
If a student is experiencing academic or behavioural problems in school he or she may be placed under suspension from the team until the matter is cleared up. Further team penalties may follow at the coach’s discretion.
This is a competitive team and performances will take place outside of school. Students must do everything possible to attend all performances. If a student cannot attend they must inform their coach as early as possible. Students will also be responsible for finding their own transportation to most performances/competitions.

________________________________________________________________
I understand and will comply with the above agreement:
Team member _________________________
I will do my best to help my daughter/son follow this agreement:
Parent _______________________________
Please enclose a cheque made out to Frank Hurt Secondary to help cover team costs.
Team fee: $30 – 1st team, $15 – 2nd team, $0 – 3rd team. This fee is non-refundable.
Uniform/costume fee:
Costume – A $50 deposit is required for costumes. The deposit will
be refunded when the costume is returned in good condition. Please make a separate cheque for each of the above. Please post-date deposit cheques ‘June 1, 2009’ Please include student names and numbers on the cheques.

Dance Team Parent Meeting - contract and rules!


Parents - please leave a comment below after you have watched the video - agreeing with the contract and that you allow your son or daughter to be apart of dance team.

You could write something like...
Ms. Johnson.. you are so funny... and your hair is not that bad! My daughter Nora can totally join the dance team and she will obey all of the rules. I look forward to seeing you at the competitions. Thanks for all your... hard work!!
Nora's mom ... Mrs. Nora!

Week 1 I love YouTube!!!!



COACH MEETING: FRIDAY SEPT. 18 - 2:50pm

Alison, Anjali, Cierra, Andrew, Richard, Jordan, and Stephanie - There is a very important meeting for you.. this Friday.. right after school in the dance studio. Let's start off this year right!

Dance team practices start Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at 7am. I will be supervising all practices the first week. After that the schedule is:

Monday Tuesday Wednesay Thursday Friday
7am - 8 Sr. Hip Hop Sr. Open Jr. B-Peeps Sr. B-Peeps Jr. Hip Hop
3pm - 4:30 Jr. B-Peeps Sr. B-Peeps Sr. Hip Hop Jr. Hip Hop Sr. Open

Coaches Alison / Anjali Cierra Andrew/ Richard Jordan/ Andrew Stephanie/ Cierra
Andrew/ Richard Jordan/ Andrew Alison / Anjali Stephanie/ Cierra Cierra

Supervisors Marilyn Menzies Ms. J Ms. J Ms. J Ms. J
Ms. J Aimee Bergevin Ms. J Ms. J Megan Barnet

Important Dates for Semester 1

Important Dates for Semester 1:
TBA: Harbour Dance Field Trip – 25 students first come first serve – signed forms and $20
Nov. 18: 3-4 Works in Progress Dress Rehearsal
Nov. 19: 5:45- 7:45 Works in Progress Show – for family only!
Apr. 17-19: Adrenaline Dance Competition in Armstrong – Dance Teams
Nov. 28: 1-5:30 Evolution Dance Competition – Teams only
Jan. 8: 3-5 January Show Dress Rehearsal
Jan. 8: Dance Festival at the Bell Centre – Dance Classes
Jan. 14: 3-5 January Show Dress Rehearsal
Jan. 16: Outbreak Dance Competition at the Bell Centre – Dance Teams and Classes

Important Dance Dates 2009-2010


Of course this list is not exhaustive - but here is what I know as of June 25, 2009! Have a great summer everyone!!

Harbour Dance Field Trip: TBA (end of October)

Works in Progress Dress Rehearsal: Nov. 18, 2009: 3-4pm

Works in Progress Show: Nov. 19, 2009: 5:45-8pm - students/ 6:45 - 8pm family members only.
By donation at the door. I will be greeting parents at the door. This performance is for family members only so we can show you what we have been working on in a safe learning environment.

Evolution Dance Competition at Lord Tweedsmuir: Nov. 28, 2009: 1-5:30pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA. All dance teams participating.
Tickets will be available in advance for $10 until Nov. 27 and $15 at the door.

Yoga Field Trip: TBA (December)

Dance Festival at the Bell Centre: Jan. 8, 2009: during school day for dance classes only.
Free for audience members.

Semester 1 Dance Show Dress Rehearsal: Jan. 8, 2009: 3-5pm

Dance Show: Jan. 14, 2009: 5:45-8:45 - students/ 6:45-8:45 - audience members
Tickets will be for sale for $5 the week of the show at lunch and after school and at the door the evening of the performance.

Breakout Dance Competition at the Bell Centre: Jan. 16, 2010: 1-4pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA.
More information TBA.

High School High Dance Competition at the River Rock: Feb. 4, 2010: 4-9pm - All Hip Hop and Breakdance Teams performing - we will be taking a bus to and from the River Rock.
More informatino TBA.

Harbour Dance Field Trip: TBA (end of March)

Works in Progress Dress Rehearsal: Apr. 7, 2010: 3-4pm

Works in Progress Show: Apr.8, 2010: 5:45-8pm - students/ 6:45 - 8pm family members only.
By donation at the door. I will be greeting parents at the door. This performance is for family members only so we can show you what we have been working on in a safe learning environment.

Dance Festival at the Bell Centre: Apr.6-9, 2010 exact date TBA: during school day for dance classes only.
Free for audience members.

Driven Dance competition in Kelowna: Apr. 17 and 18, 2010. All dance teams will be performing.
More informatino TBA.

Outbreak Dance Competition at the Bell Centre: May 2, 2010: 1-4pm - students will have to arrive earlier: TBA.
More information TBA.

Yoga Field Trip: TBA (May)

Semester 2 Dance Show Dress Rehearsal: June 4, 2010: 3-5pm

Dance Show: June 10, 2010: 5:45-8:45 - students/ 6:45-8:45 - audience members
Tickets will be for sale for $5 the week of the show at lunch and after school and at the door the evening of the performance.

Dance Team Practices 2009/2010

Mornings: 7am - 8
Afternoons: 3pm - 4:30

Monday
Sr. Hip Hop
Jr. B-Peeps

Tuesday
Sr. Open
Sr. B-Peeps

Wednesay
Jr. B-Peeps
Sr. Hip Hop

Thursday
Sr. B-Peeps
Jr. Hip Hop

Friday
Jr. Hip Hop
Sr. Open

No Hawaii :(

Frank Hurt will not be going to Hawaii 2009/2010. Thanks to all of you who showed interest. 2010/2011 there is the possibility of dancing in Disneyland. Maybe we need to start saving now!!

Have a great summer!!

Hawaii Update!!! Payment Schedules - Choose one!


I need a $150.00 payment (refundable until September 15, 2009) at the meeting to secure a seat for the trip. Only 50 seats are available. The LTSS Cheer Team and Dance Team are going as well. Here are the payment options for the Aloha International Spirit Championship Dance and Cheer Competition February 16 – 21, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. All cheques are to be made out to LTSS (Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School). Please choose only one Payment Schedule.

Cost of Trip ($1699) with Medical and Cancellation ($66.40) is $1765.40

Please make sure you have a VAILD PASSPORT I also need a photocopy


Payment Schedule A
June 17, 2009 $150.00 Refundable in September
September 15, 2009 $450.00
October 15, 2009 $400.00
November 15, 2009 $400.00
December 15, 2009 $365.40

Payment Schedule B
June 17, 2009 $150.00 Refundable in September
September 15, 2009 $450.00
October 1, 2009 $200.00
October 20, 2009 $200.00
November 1, 2009 $200.00
November 20, 2009 $200.00
December 15, 2009 $365.40

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Anissa Kermode at LTSS at
604-575-7536 or email [ mailto:Kermode_a@sd36.bc.ca ]Kermode_a@sd36.bc.ca.