YouTubes: Big Ideas 2019

It was a day with no classes, an exam night for some; it was after Breakout, Bell, and the Winter Showcase, most were tired and feeling finished - but we persevered. We went somewhere new and we learned a new space, met new people, and said hi to old friends. We rode on a new bus and got unhealthy treats at Husky beside the Dojo. We helped our friends and supported one another. You made Ms. J proud. Thank-you Killer Beez. Thank-you Ms. Valencia for this awesome idea and for putting on an amazing show. You are an inspiration. Thank-you Ms. Jensen for hosting us in your new school. We appreciate you.

Semester 2: Dance Handbook









Big Ideas Show: January 24, 2019

What: Big Ideas Showcase

When: Thursday, January 24, 2019 


This is a course completion day, so there are no classes. Students can arrive at Frank Hurt at 2:00. (I have an appointment at 12 and plan to be back at 1:30.) 

2:15 School Bus leaves Frank Hurt 
2:50 Arrive at Salish Secondary
Walk to Husky and get a snack or the Dojo Coffee spot. 
4:00 Registration 
4 - 5pm Quick tech run for all live performances. 5pm Short dancers meeting and thank-yous 5:30 Doors open 6:00 Show starts
7:45 Bus picks us up at Salish and brings us back to Frank Hurt. 

Where: Salish Secondary School 7278-184 St, Surrey 

Who: Explosions, I Got You, Vending Machine, Electric Avenue, Angle Grinders, Chance Dance, Artistic Atoms

Cost: Tickets are by donation (suggested $5) and proceeds will go to the Kettle Society for Mental Heath. Last year we raised $300! Ms. J has tickets. 


BIG IDEAS is about building bridges, embodying knowledge, and making an impact. Thank you for taking this on! I am so excited! I will be in touch with each of you individually on the January 16th and beyond as I piece the show together! Please get your edits (if any) in by then! 

 Student MC's - because many of our dances are student choreographed and the conceptual value of these dances are so high. I think it would be so meaningful to have the student choreographer of each dance introduce their dances. Please let them know this ahead of time. They can read straight out of the program from the blurb they submitted if they want to. It  does not have to be an elaborate presentation. Just a hello to the audience, introduce who they are, what their big ideas is and maybe some insight on their creative process or anything they wish their audience to know before they perform.





Photos: Breakout 2019

Thank-you to Mya D. for taking these photos for us!! You captured some amazing moments and we are thankful for the memory!! You can follow her on IG @myadempseyy














YouTubes: Breakout 2019

I posted these videos before the students received their awards. Awards are awesome and I love it when the students win, but making dances from start to finish and watching these kids put in the blood, sweat, and tears while making something out of an idea and trying something new is better than any award. Watching them bravely step outside of comfort zones and break away from expectations while remaining true to themselves and developing their own style is above and beyond the most rewarding gift a teacher and coach can receive. Then, to have these students recognized and their little faces overflowing with emotions because they did what they set out to do... those little faces and tears... and smiles... and jumps and yells... are in my memory forever.

I love the community that we have built together here at Frank Hurt. You are all awesome little Killer Beez. Thank-you to all the coaches. Do you know, I have always dreamed of our program turning into what it is... with alumni that keep coming back to create and share what they have learned? I appreciate all of you.

Congratulations coaches and dancers. You KillaBeed BREAKOUT!

Junior Hip Hop First Place
Senior Hip Hop Second Place
Break Team First Place




















Shamrock Dance Competition March 8, 2019

Staging time: 2:55


Juniors: $4 / dancer 
Seniors: $6 / dancer 
Break: $4 / dancer

Rules & information


Registration Fees
  • Junior Group (Grades 8-10) - $100
  • Senior Group (Grades 11-12) - $100
  • Duo/Trio (Grades 8-12) - $80
  • First 2 Sponsors/Coaches - free   |   $6/additional sponsor/coach
    • No Refunds issued.
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Registration Deadline
  • Friday, February 15, 2019 @ 11:59 PM. We will not accept any registration forms after this date.
  • Please meet the registration deadline to avoid any issues.
  • No refunds will be issued.

Music:​
  • DEADLINE for music: on or before, Friday, March 1, 2019 to shamrockdance@stpats.bc.ca in .mp3 format.
    • ​Please mention your school name, category, and whether you begin ON or OFF stage.
      (Ex. St. Pat's - Senior Group - On stage).
  • 2 minutes minimum & 3 minutes maximum.
  • Bring alternative copy of music as backup.
  • Offensive or inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
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Arrival Time & Competition Rules:
  • All dancers must arrive at 30 minutes before their scheduled rehearsal time.
  • Present valid student ID upon check-in at the Cafeteria entrance.
    *** Look for signs on the street for the competitor’s entrance.
  • Any persons not on sign-in roster will be denied access into competitors entrance.
  • A designated area will be reserved with your school name posted on the wall.
  • Competition is open to high school students (grade 8 – 12) in registered school.
  • All teams must have at least one teacher sponsor present at check-in and during the competition.
  • All teams must have only one coach present at the competition.
  • Choreography, music and costumes must be appropriate for a school & family environment.
  • Sale of drugs & alcohol is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification & discretionary actions by the police force present.
  • All teams must show respect to all competitors.

Staging Time
  • Staging/practice time is TBA and will be sent out closer to the date.
  • Each team will be timed to practice on the dance floor.
  • In a time allotment (TBA), all teams from a particular school will have a chance to rehearse
    • Example: in 10 mins, Juniors, Seniors, Trio and/or Duo will rehearse one after the other.
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Audience Tickets:
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Concession
  • There will be a concession available in the cafeteria beginning at 4:30 PM
  • CASH ONLY
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Security
  • Due to the gymnasium capacity at St. Patrick’s, there will be no in and out privileges.
  • The Vancouver Police will be present at the dance competition.
  • Sale of drugs & alcohol is strictly prohibited and will result in discretionary actions by the police force present.

YouTube: Surrey Secondary Dance Festival at the Bell on Jan. 11, 2019

Thank-you to Kiran, Ikjot, and Alice for filming.

Breakout 2019

FRANK HURT REGISTRATION TIME IS 10:40 am. 

The following classes / teams will be participating in Breakout: 

Block A: Jessie's Dance
Block D: Atoms / Abstract Painting / Angles / 3 shapes / Steven Paxton: Contact Improv Block B: Shadows / Chance / Merce Cunningham / Lines / Shapes / 1-11 / Tilt the ball game
Break Team
Bhangra Team
Junior Hip Hop Team
Senior Hip Hop Team 
BREAKOUT 2019
Please take note of the following rules and procedures.  Please review with your students ahead of time.  Reminder to all that there is no access to space within the school.  All teams/classes are being held in the small gym.
·       Each school will have a specific time for registration, teachers must arrive with their students.  The entrance for registration is through the main entrance at the top of the school.  The entrance for audience members will be the lower entrance down the stairs near the gym.
·       To make registration faster have students stand in alphabetical order with their Go Cards.
·       Once registered students will be given a stamp and will proceed down the stairs to bag check, from there we ask that teachers take their students to their designated spot in the small gym.  Signs with each school name will be on the wall in the small gym.  Dancers will be allowed to watch in the large gym, but we ask that they are seated on the sides of the stage, sitting on the ground.  Dancers should not be seated in the bleachers with audience members.
·       There is no space for students to run their dances full out, so please be prepared for that.
·       Students have access the bathrooms in the large gym and the bathrooms in the hallway. 
·       Teachers will need to make sure their music is uploaded to the drive and have a back up with them.
·       To access bathrooms, large gym entrance (to watch), and concession students will have to exit out the designated exit door from the small gym, walking outside and around to another designated door.
·       There will be a concession set up down the hallway towards the cafeteria, cash only.  The cafeteria / Pitt will NOT be open for students to practice.
·       There will be a NO IN AND OUT policy in effect.
·       Please remind your kids that there can be NO HAIRSPRAY OR HOT IRONS ON THE GYM FLOORS.
·       DANCERS MUST COME TO THE COMPETITION READY WITH HAIR AND MAKEUP, only dancers in multiple dances with varying hair and makeup may occupy the bathroom getting ready. Dancers are sharing the bathrooms with the audience, so please help keep them clean.
·       Outdoor shoes are not allowed on the gym dance area, no boots or black soled shoes that will scuff the floor are permitted.
·       All school rules apply to this event.  Any students who have broken school rules will be asked to leave by our school security team.
·       Dancers will enter from stage left and exit stage right (through the equipment room)
·       We will have a dancer meeting in the small gym at 11:30
Registration Time
10:00 – Panorama Ridge                        Queen Elizabeth            LA Matheson                           
10:20 – Sullivan Heights                        Fleetwood Park             Earl Marriott
10:40 – North Surrey                             Frank Hurt                   
11:00 – Princess Margaret                     Enver Creek                  Salish
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11:15 – Lord Tweedsmuir                      Kwantlen Park  

FINAL PROGRAM


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