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22 July 2010

JUDGES SEMINAR

The Manawatu Highland & National Dancing Teachers & Judges Assn is holding a Judges Seminar on Sunday August 22nd in Palmerston North – Tutor Mrs Sherilyn Hall.

If you would further information please contact the Secretary: Shelley Reid – email: stu.shelley@xtra.co.nz


 2 June 2010

Invitations to a cocktail party for teachers have been posted to all Academy members with pupils entered for the NZ Championships in Blenheim. If you are attending the Championships (whether you have pupils dancing or not) and have not received an invitation by post, we would love you to join us - see invitation below.

 

Click Here For Invitation


 1 June 2010

KILTIE CLUB MAGAZINE

Anna Millar and Kim Burnside are in the process of organising a special edition Kiltie Club for the NZ Championships.

We are hoping you can help us by providing the following contributions for the magazine:

1. Pictures of dancers and their friends.

2. A junior dancer who has just recently sat their first medal test (along with a photo), that we can profile in the magazine.

3. Quotes from dancers who are going to the NZ Championships and what they are looking forward to most.

4. Anyone willing to create a dancing themed wordfind/crossword.

5. Anything else - dancing related.

We would really appreciate it if you can provide anything for the magazine by 8 June. Please email the information to kimberley.burnside@simpsongrierson.com. If you can recommend anyone for the above contributions, please let us know their contact phone number or email and we can contact them directly.

If you are a teacher and would like a previous copy of the Kiltie Club Magazine to show your pupils, then please let us know. Membership numbers are low and we really need help from teachers in trying to increase the numbers.


 1 June 2010

2010 EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE “VALUING CARE “

On Saturday 8th May,  Jacqueline Jones, Cushla Piesse and Elizabeth Smith presented a workshop “Starting on the Right Foot” which was held at the Christchurch Convention Centre.

Thirty three participants attended from all parts of New Zealand and Asia including one of our own academy members, Nikki Reynolds.

The presentation included seven tracks from Starting on the Right Foot and for each song used, a detailed explanation was given of its developmental benefits.

Content covered the seven elements of dance and music along with the basic fundamental movement skills including stability, locomotor and body awareness, and also covered the basic skills of hopping, galloping and skipping.

The workshop provided delegates with a great insight as to how dance can help with a child’s development to stimulate and energise their brain and giving them a very special start on life’s pathway.


 1 June 2010

CHRISTCHURCH GETTING STARTED IN DANCE CANDIDATES RECEIVE THEIR TEDDIES

For the first time The NZ Academy  of Highland & National Dancing have given Teddies and badges for the candidates in Getting Started in Dance and Lets Dance Assessments.

These have been very well received by the candidates, parents and teachers.

Pictured is Examiner Mrs Janet Allison (Lower Hutt) presented Christchurch candidates with their teddies.

 


 8 May 2010

MAY EXAMINATION INTERVIEW TIMES

Please Click On the Link Below to View the dates and times for your areas examination Interviews.

Please contact your area exam organiser for venue details.

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 29 March 2010

Dear Members

 

It is with great sadness to report the passing of our much loved and respected Patron, Mrs Jeanie Paton,  Mrs Paton has not been unwell for past few months and passed away peacefully early this morning.  We have as an organisation been priviledged to have shared Mrs Paton's wisdom and knowledge for such a long time.  Our sincere thoughts are with the family.

 

 

 


28 March 2010

EXAM WORKSHOP

Saturday and Sunday 24/25 April in Hawkes Bay

Exam classes for Preparatory – Advanced – No Intermediate exam class.

One class per day.

For a schedule or further enquires please contact Jill McIntosh 06 8767 313 or Gaye Reid – barry-gaye@xtra.co.nz


 28 March 2010

2011 SUMMER FLING - CHRISTCHURCH

Venue and dates for Summer Fling Christchurch 2011 have been confirmed.

Wednesday evening (Performers class only) 19th January

Thursday 20th January to Sunday 23rd January all classes.

Held at Rangi Ruru Girls School once again.

Boarding will be available from Wednesday evening 19th January and this year we are pleased to confirm that we can stay Sunday evening checking out by 10.00 Monday 24th January.  All meals can be provided.  Cost for all meals and accommodation will be $63.00 per day.  More information on boarding and breakdown of cost can be provided on request.  For more information or to pencil in your booking contact Elizabeth Smith eliric@xtra.co.nz


 27 February 2010

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

On Sunday 14th February the Canterbury West Coast Centre of the Piping and Dancing Association participated in a Scottish Cultural Festival afternoon. The venue Riccarton House and Bush was picture perfect and the afternoon remained fine and sunny. It was estimated some 2000 people attended.

The main theme was a Pipe Band Competition, however there was whisky tasting, Scottish Country Dancing and Highland Dancing displays. The afternoon also included a wonderful Vintage Car display and  men and women in Edwardian and Victorian costumes.

A grand parade took place around 2pm and the afternoon was completed with a Haggis Ceremony at 4.30pm.

This event is organised by the Canterbury Burns Club in conjunction with all other Scottish organisations in Christchurch. The future of this Scottish Cultural Festival is very bright and it is envisaged that a Highland Games in Christchurch will eventuate. Wonderful prospect for the Garden City.

CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES


 27 Feburary 2010

SHELLEY REID MARRIES STUART EASTON

The wedding was on 16th January.  2 other Academy members were bridesmaids, Sister Kendall and cousin Brodie Reid. She had a guard of honour of local dancers.


 20 February 2010

KATHERINE (NEE GREENWOOD) AND MICHAEL WASHINGTON'S WEDDING

 

Katherine and Michael Washington (nee Greenwood) were married at St Joh of God Church at 3pm on Friday 8th January.  They are pictured here with local dancers.


20 February 2010

AUCKLAND SUMMER SCHOOL 2010

Tutors:

  • Mrs Adrienne Haberfield
  • Mrs Kimberley Mavor
  • Mrs Susan Edwards

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS


 20 February 2010

MAY EXAMS

Reminder that May exam entries close on 1st March.

Please ensure your entries are with the Examination Secretary prior to this date.

 

Also there will only be Group interviews held after the May exams. Please indicate on your entry form whether you wish to attend a Group Interview.


 20 February 2010

2010 SUMMER FLING - CHRISTCHURCH

2010 was a very successful Summer School this year attracting 165 participants (10 observers and 155 dancers).  Numbers being well up on 2009 with some classes numbering well in the 30’s.  This year we had dancers and observers from all of New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Blenheim, Timaru, Oamaru, Ashburton and Invercargill. 

 

This year our Tutors were Mrs Sherilyn Hall, Mrs Robyn Simmons, and Miss Sara Simmons, with Mrs Julie Hawke taking two extra classes due to large numbers. This year we also used two senior dancers who are Balmoral Club members. Miss Kate Wills took the Junior Fun Class and Miss Jeana Wheeler tutored a new class of Junior Dancers. This class was for two days only and covered the Highland Fling and Irish Jig only.

 

Both the junoir and senior fun classes also continue to be very popular with each new tutor taking a different approach each year. Instead of a Boys only class, this year we ran a one day Shillelagh Class which proved popular with the boys and a couple of girls preparing for Irish exams.

 

Once again AMI Insurance donated Drink Bottles and Key Rings to present as spot prizes and also the prizes for guessing the correct number of chocolate bars consumed by the dancers over teh 4 days at Summer School. (the correct number was 570 chocolate bars and 643 incuding M&M's)

 

Ten $50.00 scholarships were awarded this year by the Tutors of each examination class from Initial through to Advanced (there was no scholarship for Intermediate as there was only 1 dancer in this grade who had won the scholarship the previous year so was not eligible to win this year). The Balmoral Club have chosen to award these scholarships even though Academy has been unsuccessful in getting a grant.

 

The following students were awarded scholarships at our demonstration concent:

 

INITIAL Jenna Welton Christchurch
PREPARATORY Charlotte Thieme Christchurch
GRADE 1 Annabel Watts North Canterbury
GRADE 2 Nicole Bond Oamaru
GRADE 3 Emma Trafford Ashburton
GRADE 4 Larissa Banks Christchurch

 

 

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Academy Member Mrs Zenda   Smith who received her 60 year bar cutting the cake at the NZAHND Conference – Auckland 2009.

 

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Upcoming events:

Chch Summer School 21-24 Jan 2010

Auckland Summer School 11-14 Jan 2010

July 2009 - Under 16, Under 18 and 18 and over NZ Championships- Blenheim, 9th - 12th

2010 NZAHND conference 24-26 September - Oamaru