Author: SoHum Dancing

by

Special event!

Please join us at the studio for a presentation by our teen dancers on Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm. They will be performing the studies they have prepared for their examinations with the Royal Academy of Dance which take place on March 25. The exercises will be accompanied by local pianist Zech Gravander.
 
Then, the next day, on Thursday, at 4:30 pm, please join us for a presentation by the grade 2 students, performing their studies for the exams.
 
Hope to see you there!
by

Winter Schedule

SoHum Dancing Winter Session 2016, Monday, January11- Friday, March 25

SoHum Dancing, located at the Solar Suites building in Redway.
Contact Kathy kwolman@asis.com, updates on SoHum Dancing on facebook, sohumdancing.com

Mondays

@2-2:30 pre ballet 1ages 3-4
@ 2:30-3:15 pre ballet 2 ages 4-5
@ 3:30-4:15 intro to ballet 1 ages 5-6, RAD Dance to Your Own Tune
@ 4:30-5:15 ballet 1 ages 9-10, RAD grade 1
@5:15-6:30 ballet 3 teens, RAD Intermediate Foundation technique, pointe and variations

Tuesdays
@10-12 adults
@3:30-4:15 intro to ballet 2 ages 6-7 RAD pre-primary
@ 4:15-5:15 ballet 2 ages 10-12, RAD grade 2
@ 5:15-6:15 ballet and pilates with Alisa, teens

Wednesdays
@ 3:00-4:30 teen/ adult Intermediate
@4:30-5:15 ballet 1, ages 9-10, RAD grade 1
@5:15-6:30 ballet 3 teens, RAD Intermediate Foundation Syllabus

Thursdays
@ 10-12 adults
@ 3:30-4:15 tap with Jessie, children-pre teen
@ 4:15-5:15 ballet 2 ages 10-12, RAD grade 2, character and dances
@ 5:15-5:45 ballet 2  extended class time-pre-pointe

IMPORTANT DATES

No classes the week of February 15-19, Presidents’ Week
(some exam practices may be scheduled)
RAD Exams at the end of March
Spring session Monday April 4-Sunday, June 12
Recital at the Redwood Playhouse the week of June 5-12

Rates and fees

Registration $10 per year per family, usually paid in September
Costume use fee, usually paid in September – pre ballet and intro to ballet- $35 per year,
Upper levels- $50 per year

1x week $120
2x week $220
3x week $300
4x week $360

by

Winter Session to start soon!

Happy Holidays!  Thank you everyone for making our show such a success! I hear many compliments from the community, every time I am in town. I think we are getting comfortable in the new theater, too. I love being able to have our performances there and I think the dancers do too. It really raises the performance level a lot. I could tell that all the dancers were giving their “all” to the show.
 
Classes will start up again the week of Monday, January 11. We will be focusing on classwork and technique until spring vacation at the end of March, then Spring Session will lead up to our annual recital, the week of June 6-12.
 
There are no significant changes to the schedule, so just bring your dancer to class as usual. Hope to see you soon!
by

SHOW TIME!

Opening night! Well, we made it through dress rehearsal, and now it is “show time!” I think it will be a great show, and the dancing is wonderful, thank you everyone for making this happen.
 
If you have a chance, please bring some goodies to share in the lobby. Amy is in charge of the goodie table. The audience always enjoys our treats.
 
Is anyone a videographer? If so, let me know and maybe we can arrange for a video of the show to be made this weekend. We already have lots of great photos by Melanie and Natalie, but a movie would be fun to have.
 
See you all tonight!
by

Updates!

Hi everyone! Here are a few notes as we head into the show week.
 
*** A schedule change- on Wednesday we can start an hour earlier, as it is a short day at school. This rehearsal is ONLY for Kathy’s students, grade 2 and up. We will gather at 3:30 to warm up, and do a short run through for light and sound check starting at 4, and NOT at 5. We can be done by 5pm, I hope.
 
Tomorrow, Monday the 7th, Nina’s girls are meeting at 3pm all together, then staying for the rehearsal at 4. They do not need to come at 2. (Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think we set this last Monday). Nina’s girls are not required to come both Monday and Tuesday, but will be needed for dress rehearsal on Thursday, ready to dance by 5pm.
 
Remember to consider bringing some goodies for the table at the shows. Amy Arcuri will be handling this project.
 
I need two moms for each show to help backstage, one in the dressing room and one by the stage door to handle emergency bathroom runs, etc.!
 
That’s all for now, stay posted here for anymore news.
 
by

Improved schedule!

Hello dancers and families! Here is the schedule that will bring us up to the winter performances. If you have any questions or see any inconsistencies or errors, please let me know asap, so I can address them!
****************************************************************
WINTER WONDERLAND 2015 ORNAMENTS SCHEDULE
PRE-THANKSGIVING, ALL DANCERS WILL PRACTICE IN COSTUME AT END OF CLASS

POST THANKSGIVING

WEEK 1, NOVEMBER 30-December 3

Monday:
Class as usual for Nina’s students
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s girls
5:15-6:30 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens
Tuesday
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s grade 2
5:15-6:15 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens
Wednesday and Thursday, classes as usual

WEEK 2, December 7-13

Monday:
Class as usual for Nina’s students
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s girls
5:15-6:30 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens
Tuesday
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s grade 2
5:15-6:15 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens

*we will be moving materials and costumes into the theater on Monday and Tuesday, a few parent volunteers will be needed, especially to move the dance floor out of storage*

At the Redwood Playhouse:

Wednesday:
4pm all of Kathy’s grade 2 and teen dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
4:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
5 pm tech rehearsal all dancers, no costumes
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

THURSDAY, DRESS REHEARSAL, MANDATORY FOR ALL DANCERS
4pm all of Kathy’s grade 2 and teen dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
4:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
5 pm DRESS rehearsal in costumes
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO WATCH AND TAKE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS (IN CONSIDERATION TO OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE, THIS IS NOT PERMITTED DURING PERFORMANCES!)

FRIDAY, Opening night
4pm all of Kathy’s dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
4:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
6 pm performance,
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

Saturday and Sunday performances
12 noon, all of Kathy’s grade 2 and teen dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
12:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
2 pm performance,
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY, THEATER MUST BE CLEANED AND ALL OF OUR THINGS TAKEN OUT. We will need a few parent volunteers as well as a crew to return the dance floor to storage

*******************************************************************************
What does your dancer need to bring?
All dancers will need to have their hair in a well secured bun, or have short hair secured away from the face. A little makeup is suggested to show facial features under the stage lighting. Dancers will need clean tights without any holes and slippers. An “undertard” is recommended. I will contact Kevin about making these available for purchase.
A non-breakable water bottle is permitted; food is not allowed backstage. Dancers may NOT eat in their costumes!
***************************************************************************
We will be setting up a goodie table at each performance. Please consider bringing something to share with our audience. Remember to label with ingredients regarding allergens.
*******************************************
Parents, please do your best to have your child attend as many rehearsals as possible, but the most important one is dress rehearsal. If your child is sick, do not worry about missing an event, do whatever is needed to encourage them to get well so they can join us soon.
*********************************************************
Other important dates:
Thursday, November 19, applications due for the RAD Genee Challenge in January, for teens who are participating

Tuesday, December 1, RAD exam students paperwork and payment process started for exams in March

Thursday, December 17, Kathy’s teens will be performing at a fundraiser for the Redwood Playhouse

Tuesday, December 21, Nutcracker performance in San Francisco. Purchase your tickets from Melanie McNeely after Thanksgiving vacation. There are 20 tickets available for the group rate.