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Report from Hawkes Bay Summer School January 2008

Hawkes Bay Teachers & Judges held their 5th Summer School at Hastings on 31st January - 2nd February 2008.

Our tutors this year Mrs Janet Allison - Lower Hutt, and Mrs Julie Hawke- Christchurch., shared their wealth of knowledge and experience with the hard working dancers . The enthusiastic tutors were treated to some excellent dancing from all dancers.

Although numbers were down slightly on last year the dancers that attended were lucky to be a part of smaller classes . We did not have exam classes this year but dancers could participate in a highland, step and reel class and we have had some very positive feedback from those attending. Each class presented a dance at a concert on the final day and this was enjoyed by all

The tutors then presented HB T & J scholarships to the following :

• 18 & Over Jayden Withington Hastings
• Class 1 Cheri Cadman Normanby
• Class 2 Aine Blackman Tauranga
• Class 3 Hannah McRae Hastings

Comments from a few dancers on the last day. They were all asked "How did you feel about Summer School this year? "

• Sarah & Jayden (18 & Over ) : It was worthwhile and beneficial having an 18 & Over Class as you can specifically concentrate on 18 & Over movements and competition preparation.
• Nicole (10) : I liked catching up with my friends that I only see at competitions and I learnt lots.
• Dayna (10) : I enjoyed learning new things and the tutors were nice.

HB T & J are holding an Exam School on 19th and 20th April 2008 at Havelock North. Tutor : Mrs Jacqueline Jones, Christchurch. Any enquiries to either Jill McIntosh or Gaye Reid.

Junior dance class	Junior dance class
Intermediate dance class	Senior class - 18 & over
Scholarship winners

Report from Christchurch Summer School January 2008

2008 has been a very successful and happy Summer School attracting 124 participants. This figure includes both students and Teacher Observers and is almost double the number of participants we had last year.

Due to St Andrews College alterations we were forced to find a new venue this year. Rangi Ruru Girls School proved to be a wonderful venue with a large hall, gym and dance room. A well situated common room/cafeteria was a great meeting place for parents and students alike and once again the swimming pool was popular with students. This year we held a very successful "takeaways" by the pool evening which was enjoyed by many families.

This year our Tutors were Mrs Sherilyn Hall, Mrs Robyn Simmons, Mrs Jacqueline Jones. Due to injury Ms Jan McKerrow had to pull out. Fortunately for us Mrs Lynette Mitchell was attending Summer School and agreed to take 3 classes, Mrs Julie Hawke took 1 class and Mrs Jones filled in for the last class.

We had a new logo and name designed this year "Summer Fling" and have successfully sold shorts, singlet tops, caps, bags and drink bottles.

This year the local Radio station arrived and handed out free ice creams to all students not in class after a number of students spoke on the radio. We also had a write up in the local newspaper with some great action shots of the dancers.

Dance and Step Dance Classes still continue to be popular, with numbers in Grade classes being on the increase from previous years. Both the junior and senior Choreography classes were well supported and enjoyed by all. Once again we held a Boys only class which attracted 6 boys. All seemed to enjoy this class even though there was the large range of ages.

Ten $50.00 scholarships were awarded this year by the Tutors of each examination class from Initial thru to Advanced. We also requested from the tutors runner-up winners in the event that the winner cannot attend next years Summer School.

The following students were awarded scholarships at our demonstration concert

• Initial Sian Sunckell (Leeston)
• Preparatory Samara Lloyd (Blenheim)
• Grade 1 Hannah Potter (Oamaru)
• Grade 2 Brittany Findlay (Christchurch)
• Grade 3 Sarah McQueen (Auckland)
• Grade 4 Serena Sangster (Dunedin)
• Grade 5 Kate Hunt (Blenheim)
• Elementary Hannah Cocker (Blenheim)
• Intermediate Rebecca Hunt (Blenheim)
• Advanced Nicole Preston (Winton)

A new scholarship was donated this year by Mrs Gail Dodson to an Advanced Performers student to attend three classes at the 2009 Summer School. This was awarded to Hollie Diack of Christchurch

Senior class	Summer Fling logo & uniform
Intermediate class	Boys Class
Senior performers class

Report from Auckland Summer School January 2007

Auckland Summer School, held 8-12th January was one of the most successful ever held with 77 students coming form Warkworth, Tauranga, Levin, Hawera and New Plymouth to join Auckland dancers.

All exam grades plus Irish I, Sailors I & II were covered with a Dance Class in five different age groups, 4 Step Dance classes plus Getting Started and Senior evening classes.

The 4 1/2 days of dance and friendship concluded with an afternoon Display of Items which finished off a great week.

The 2007 tutors were Robyn and Sara Simmons and Kate Deane(Millar).

Scholarships were received by the following students to attend this School:

Academy Scholarships awarded to

• Louisa Sutton, Waiuku:
• Abigail Collenette-Pritchard, Auckland:
• Charlotte Payne, North Shore.

Auckland Summer School Scholarships awarded to

• Amanda Kirk, Tauranga
• Paula Thomas, New Plymouth
• Lexi Bunting, Waiuku
• Meghan Kenney, North Shore
• Charnee Bath, North Shore
• Mikayla Cadman, Hawera
• Aimee Cornish, North Shore

Tutor Kate Deane with four of the Getting Started students after receiving certificates of achievement	Under 10 Dance Class at conclusion of their presentation of a "Scottish Serenade"
10-12 Dance Class Display item	14 & over Dance Class after their performance of "The Celts"
12-14 Dance Class students on the barre	Dancers with tutor Kate Deane
Dancers with Tutor Sara Simmons	Dancers with tutor Robyn Simmons

Report from Hawkes Bay Summer School January 2007

The Hawkes Bay Summer School was held in Hastings from 28-30th January 2007. There were 35 dancers this year and as well as the local dancers, dancers travelled from Gisborne, Tauranga, Auckland, Palmerston North, Levin and Paraparaumu.

The tutors were Mrs Pamela Fleming, Auckland and Mrs Lynette Mitchell , Mosgiel. The dancers enjoyed their hard working, energetic tutors and the tutors were in turn treated to some excellent dancing from enthusiastic, happy dancers.

Hastings turned on its best summer days, and a swim was the only way to cool off. Two Sunday night classes on Core Body Strength with a physiotherapist from Focus Health was a huge success, particularly for the Senior Dancers who gained a lot from their class.

Scholarship Winners were:

• Nicole Harvey - Takapau
• Emma Stent - Havelock North
• Isla Maples - Auckland
• Ariana Ballantyne - Gisborne
• Ruby MacLaren - Tauranga
• Ashlee Mulcahy - Paraparaumu

Report from Christchurch Summer School January 2007

This year our Tutors were Mrs Janet Allison(Lower Hutt), Mrs Kerryn Withington (Hastings) and Mrs Gail Dodson (Blenheim). Our Guest Tutors were Mr Brian North for the Boys only class and Mrs Adrienne Haberfield for the Jazz Fun Class.

We have had a very successful and happy Summer School with the weather being kind enough once again for us to enjoy the use of the swimming pool at St Andrews college. We must say a big Thank You to all parents who helped out with Pool duty and kitchen duty. What more could you wish for at a dancing school besides wonderful Tutors – new and old friends, lots of swimming and plenty of yummie fresh food!!!

The concert was again a highlight on the final night with everyone coming together in kilts and putting on a wonderful display. This year we were extra lucky to have an item by the fun Jazz class lead by their tutor Mrs Haberfield – it was great to see students enjoying a new form of dance.

• Scholarship winners are:
• Initial – Annabel Watts - Clarkville
• Prep - Stephanie Hoare - Christchurch
• G 1- Ella Cameron - Ashburton
• G2 - Julia Tarbotton - Ashburton
• G3 – Neryda Duncan - Lumsden
• G4 - Phoebe Todd - Waimate
• G5 - Sarah Gluyas - Ashburton
• Elem - Danielle Jelley - Christchurch
• Int - Nadine Terry - Gore

Report from Auckland Summer School 2006

Summer School was also held in Auckland this past January.

Tutors were Mrs Julie Hawke, Ashburton, Mrs Kerren Withington, Hastings, and Mrs Pam Fleming, Auckland..

Photo 1 - Auckland Summer School Getting Started in Dance - tutor Pam Fleming	Photo 2 - Dance Class U/10 'B' - tutor Pam Fleming
Photo 3 - Dance Class U/10 'A' performing item 'Tartan Belles' at Dance Display	Photo 4 - Dance Class 10-12 performing 'Battle of Culloden' at dance Display
Photo 5 - Dance Class 12-14 with tutor Kerren Withington	Photo 6 - Dance Class 14yrs & over with tutor julie Hawke -

Report from Hawkes Bay Summer School 2006

Summer School 2006 held in Hastings from 22nd to the 24th January was again enjoyed by all, with 44 dancers attending. Dancers travelled from Wellington, Masterton, Palmerston North, Gisborne, and Tauranga and a large contingent of local dancers.

Dancers were tutored by NZ Academy Technical Director Mrs Sherilyn Hall - Raumati and NZ Academy Technical Member Mrs Susan Edwards - Auckland.

On Sunday Evening a very informative workshop on Injury Prevention was conducted by Katie Low, Exercise Therapist. All participating dancers enjoyed Katies "Hands On" approach and there was a lot of fun and laughter as dancers got in pairs and with Katies guidance massaged each others legs.

Scholarships were awarded by the Tutors for Perseverence and Diligence:

• 14 Years & Over
  • Danielle Mulcahy - Paraparaumu,
  • Harriet Denby - Napier
• 10-14 Years
  • Mikaela Guy -Palmerston North
  • Alyssa Carle -Waikanae
• Under 10 Years
  • Anna Wallace Upper Hutt
  • Christina Cotton Fielding

It was also a pleasure seeing Mrs Emma Brown attending classes. .Mrs Brown was a Technical Member of the NZ Academy of Highland & National Dancing from 1953, and was the Director for many years until her retirement 11 years ago. Mrs Brown was a familiar face at Napier Summer School, as the organiser and Tutor the first year it was held (1978) and a Tutor every year until it stopped.

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Under 10 Dance Class A	14 & Over Championship Class
Under 10 Dance Class B	10-14 Dance Class
Under 10 Dance Class A	Injury Prevention workshop
Under 10 Scholarship winner: Christina Cotton	Under 10 Scholarship winner: Anna Wallace
10 - 14 Scholarship Winners: Alyssa Carle, Mikaela Guy

The following is a report and list of photos from the 2006 Christchurch Summer School.

Christchurch Balmoral Summer School was recently held from 19 January to 23 January at St Andrews College. We had three well received Tutors Mrs Adele Swanson, Mrs Lynette Mitchell and Mrs Kylie Allison-Miller and three wonderful pianists Miss Allison Holden, Mr Bill Grubb and Mrs Irene Grey.

Once again we had a great weather (fortunately not as warm as last year) with the swimming pool being almost as popular as the actual dance classes!! The cafeteria was a great meeting place with not only great food but a wonderful warm friendly atmosphere.

Registrations were slightly up on last year with 77 enrolled students and 10 enrolled Teacher Observers. Enrolments came from as far south as Invercargill and as far north as Tauranga making it a great place to catch up with old friends and make many new friends in a non competitive environment. ( As a matter of interest 26 private teachers sent students to Summer School this year).

This year for the first time a 'Boys Only' classes was trialled with the tutor being Mr Brian North. This class was well received by all but especially appreciated and enjoyed by the 6 boys who participated in it ranging in age from 6yrs to 15yrs and will definitely be on the time table again next year.

During the lunch hour 16 students enjoyed a fun class taken by Highland Dancer and NZ aerobics instructor Miss Nuria Novoa. This was lots of fun and included a fitness programme, aerobics, hip hop and some Highland Dancing movements added in!

Summer School concluded on Monday evening with a concert with items from all dance and step dance classes, three examination grade Sword Dance Sections, the Boys class and the Lunch time fun class.

Scholarships were once again kindly donated by the NZAHND and were awarded to students from each examination classes. The winners each received $50.00 towards the Balmoral 2007 Summer School. The winners were:

• Initial Shnece Duncan (Lumsden)
• Preparatory Courtney Ridden (Leeston)
• Grade One Bridget Karton (Tauranga)
• Grade Two Jasmine Davern (Ashburton)
• Grade Three Leighton Terry (Gore)
• Grade Four Jemma Turner (Clarkville)
• Grade Five Rebecca Hunt (Blenheim)
• Elementary Serena Jensen (Christchurch)
• Intermediate Jessica Findlay (Christchurch)
• Advanced Sharon Hostick (Christchurch)

A big thank you to all parents, teachers, students, tutors, and pianists for helping to make 2006 Balmoral Summer School a great success and a fun and happy place to be!!

Warm up class	14&over Dance class
Performers Class (3 absent)	10 & under Dance class
11-13 Dance Class	Under 8 Dance class