Posted 05 May 2009 by Nicole Hensley

Term 2 Changes for weeks 2,3,4 & 6

I'm apoligising in advance for what a mess this term is going to be, i'm so sorry! Please ring me if you are confused and I will help you.
Week 2, myself and Miss Kate are going to be flat out with the Gulgong Eisteddfod so we may be away for some of the junior classes but we have organised some great teachers for you so your classes will run normally.
Classes will be in Mayne Street, Gulgong (where Dew Drop used to be and a couple of doors down the the Chemist), our sign will be in the window so you will see us there, this is for week 2,3 and 4. We were lucky enough to find somewhere with floorboards that won't give you all splinters! but unfortunately it is not big enough for 2 studios so the timetable will be different for those 3 weeks, it will not interfere with the majority of you but some of the senior classes have been moved to the Friday for those 3 weeks.
Can I also ask that because I may not be there for some of the junior classes and my senior students will be teaching that parents, friends, brothers and sisters please drop the students and go, if you have any questions they need to come to me as they won't know the answers. A lot of our classes have grown this year which means we need their attention only on us and not whose coming in and out of the door or standing there watching (this includes Tiny Tots classes). Thankyou for making this easier for us! and again I'm very sorry about the mix up and as I said I will be at the eisteddfod during week 2 from the Tuesday so I if you do ring and I'm not available, I will ring you back asap.
Thanks again!

PS. We are still working about week 6, there is an exhibition in the hall before the June Long Weekend. I will let you know what we end up doing.

Posted 28 Apr 2009 by Nicole Hensley

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A great start to 2009...

We have had a fantastic start to 2009 and we are very excited to have more students than ever! Thankyou for being understanding, it's very hard trying to answer questions when we're teaching so if you need anything please try to catch us in between classes very quickly so we're not wasting your childs classtime.
The mirrors donated by the Leatherbys at Mudgee Glass have been fantastic, they are a great asset to our new premises at the Memorial Hall and we have so much space to dance in which is a great improvement for the school.
Some groups, solos and duos will be performing at the show which is this weekend, the 14th. We also have an Eisteddfod concert coming up on the 28th of March. I have also put in all your eisteddfod entries for Gulgong!! It took me forever because we have so many dancing in the eisteddfods this year which is great!! We are very excited for it to begin. Now we need to organise some costumes!!
I just wanted to let you know i'm having a lot of trouble trying to get our new photos on here.. I think its because we have so many now! but I am trying to fix it asap.
Thankyou to everyone for showing so much enthusiasm for your dancing this year!

Posted 11 Mar 2009 by Nicole Hensley

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Summer Workshops!!

Bec Sheath started dancing with Rachel Murdoch and has since moved to Sydney to further her dancing career. Bec has recently completed
Certificate 5 in musical theatre and performing arts at Ed5 international. She also dances casually at Sydney Dance and Urban Dance Centre. The 24th and 25th of January are the dates you need to keep free to participate in these great classes. They are $15 each or $45 for 3 or more classes. Bec will be teaching classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, stretch and strengthening (also for adults!) and modern/contemporary. We are very excited to be offering these classes over the school holidays for those of you that miss your dancing during the break! All ages over 5 years are welcome to attend and you don‘t need to be an enrolled student with Step Up to participate so bring your friends!! To sign up for this great opportunity see Miss Nicole on enrolment day (January 23rd 10am—6pm).
onwards @ The Memorial Hall) and start 2009 with Step Up!


Saturday 24th:
9.00 - 12 years and under ballet
10.00 - 12 years and under jazz
11.00 - 12 years and under hip hop
12.00 - 12 years and under
modern and contemporary
1.00 - lunch
1.30 - 12 years and under tap
2.30 - 13 years and over tap
3.30 - 13 years and over jazz
4.30 - 13 years and over hip hop
5.30 - 15 minute break
5.45 - 13 years and over
contemporary and modern
6.45 - 13 years and over ballet

Sunday 25th:
10.00 - 8 years and under jazz and hip hop
11.00 - 8 years and under contemporary and modern
12.00 - 8 years and under ballet
1.00 - lunch break
1.30 - 8 years and under tap
2.30 - Stretch and Strengthening Class for all ages (adults too)
3.30 - 12 years & under jazz
class #2
4.30 - 12 years hip hop class#2
5.30 - 13 years and over jazz
class #2
6.30 - 13 years and over hip hop class #2

Posted 07 Jan 2009 by Nicole Hensley

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Step Up Trophy Winners of 2007 and 2008

2007 Winners:
Most Improved Junior: Tammy MacMahon
Most Improved Senior: Kadii Hilton-Cluff
Most Promising Junior: Alanah Hill
Most Promising Senior: Elise Woods
Best Male Dancer: Cody MacMahon
OVERALL DANCER: Georgie Fabien



2008 Winners:
Most Improved Junior: Summer Malone
Most Improved Senior: Gracyn Endacott
Most Promising Junior: Grace Hensley
Most Promising Senior: Landy Ruming
Junior Encouragement: Anastasia Germon
Senior Encouragement: Emily Lewis
Baby Dancer Scholarship: Maddison Morrissey
Best Male Dancer: Ben MacMahon
OVERALL DANCER: Georgia Reddish


Congratulations Everyone!

Posted 06 Jan 2009 by Nicole Hensley

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New Premises!!

Just so you all know we will have a fantastic new place to dance in next year at the Gulgong Memorial Hall and we will be getting mirrors for you all to watch yourselves dancing!!
I can't wait til next year now!!

Posted 21 Dec 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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The Concert "Step Up to the Musicals"

WOW! I can't believe another year is over! Students, we are so proud of you. You are all such wonderful kids and I want to thankyou for working so hard all year and for making mine and Miss Kate's job so easy. It is a pleasure to teach you!
Parents, you were all so organised, your children looked gorgeous on stage in their costumes. Thankyou for bringing your children to us, we really appreciate it and cannot thank you all enough.
Bathurst Sound and Lighting who always do a wonderful job! The lights were fantastic and the children really appreciated you streaming the concert out the back for them to watch!
R.S.V.P, I cannot wait to see the DVD. I'm sure its going to be excellent.
Julie Gillan, the photos were just as beautiful as last year. Thankyou for taking them for us.

Thankyou everyone for making our concert so wonderful!
If anyone wants a programme, let me know and I will get some more run off, all the photo's will be available on enrolment day for you to scroll through and order. I'm looking forward to our workshops with Bec in the new year and if any of you are unsure on what to do next year the workshops will be a great opportunity for you to experience them all!
I hope you all have a well deserved break and a magical Christmas and New Year and I looked forward to seeing you all next year. Thankyou!

Posted 14 Dec 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

TICKETS FOR "STEP UP TO THE MUSICALS" ARE ON SALE NOW!!

Our evening concert in selling fast!!

Matinee concert at 12pm
Evening concert at 6pm
Prince of Wales Opera House
Adults: $15
Concession/Children: $9
Step Up Dancers: $5

Posted 20 Nov 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Wellington Dance Festival 2008

Congratulations to all of the students who travelled to Wellington at the start of November. Miss Kate and I love coming with you and watching you all receive well deserved places and you should all be very proud of such a great year at the eisteddfods and dance festivals!
Gracey -
1st place in tap solo
Georgie -
1st place in OPEN jazz
1st place in jazz improvisation
1st place in Jazz Duo with Georgia
3rd place in classical solo
2nd place in OPEN tap
Georgia -
1st place in classical solo
3rd place in OPEN jazz
1st place in jazz duo with Georgie
Summer -
3rd place in baby dance
2nd place in jazz duo with Paige
Paige -
2nd place in jazz duo with Summer

And two very special girls who didn't receive places, Alanah and Tammy, you done a wonderful job in all of your dances.
Congratulations Girls!!

Our Eisteddfod/Dance Festival tally for 2008 so far:
12 x 1sts
9 x 2nds
9 x 3rds
9 x Highly Commendeds
6 x Encouragements

Posted 20 Nov 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Exams 2008

Congratulations to all the students that participated in their exams this year. You all did such a wonderful job and your results reflect that. Thankyou to all the parents for helping me and taking your kids out of school for the exam. You should all be very proud!

Beginners Ballet:
Peyton: Commended
Abigail: Pass
Pre-Primary Ballet:
Alanah: Honours
Anastasia: Pass Plus
Primary Ballet:
Georgia: Honours
Georgie: Honours
Jacintha: Pass Plus
Maddie: Pass Plus
Grade 3 Ballet:
Monique: Pass Plus
Grade 4 Ballet:
Landy: Pass Plus
Maddy: still to come
Pre Elementary:
Emily: still to come
Pre Primary Tap:
Anastasia: Pass
Jacintha: Pass Plus
Tammy: Pass Plus
Primary Tap:
Grace: Honours
Georgie: Honours
Maddie: Highly Commended
Grade One Tap:
Ben: Pass
Ellie: Pass Plus
Grade Two Tap:
Danica: Pass Plus
Kadii: Commended
Grade Three Tap:
Gracyn: Honours
Monique: Honours
Grade Four Tap:
Gracyn: Pass Plus
Monique: Pass Plus

Congratulations!!
Special thankyou to Miss Newton for a wonderful day. All the children were very relaxed and excited about their exam and you made them feel very comfortable so thankyou very much.

Posted 08 Sep 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Wellington Eisteddfod 2008

Miss Kate and I have never been more impressed by all your wonderful performances at Wellington Eisteddfod this year. You all deserve those fantastic places and all your hard work shows when you perform. We are SO proud of you all! You just get better everytime we watch you! Thankyou for making the effort and travelling to perform as part of Step Up. See all the photos taken by RSVP from Dubbo Eisteddod in our slideshow and we will update as soon as we get the Wellington photos. Thanks again to the parents for making our job really easy, they wouldn't be such great kids without you.

The result so far..
Georgia's Solo:
Jazz: 1st (in an open section!!!)
Georgie's Solo's:
Jazz: 2nd
Tap: 1st
Alanah's Solo:
Jazz: HC
Summer's Solo:
Jazz: 3rd
Grace's Solo:
Tap: 2nd
Georgie and Georgia's Duo's:
Modern: 2nd
Jazz: 1st
Summer and Paige's Duo:
Jazz: 3rd
Gracyn's Solo:
Tap: 1st

Well done to Tammy in her tap (you performed it the best i've ever seen you do it!), Georgie and Georgia in their classicals, Gracey in her modern, Alanah in her second jazz solo and Gracyn and Hayley in their jazz solos. You should be very proud of yourselves.

Our Eisteddfod tally for 2008 so far:
7 x 1sts
7 x 2nds
6 x 3rds
9 x Highly Commendeds
6 x Encouragements

Good girls!!

Posted 12 Aug 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Dubbo Eisteddfod

A big big big! congratulations to our very gorgeous step up students that travelled to Dubbo to dance last week. We have had the best eisteddfod yet with everyone receiving great placings.
Alanah's Solo
- Jazz: 2nd
Gracey's Solos
- Modern: encouragement
- Tap: 2nd
Georgie's Solos
- Classical: encouragement
- Tap: 3rd
- Jazz: 1st
Georgia's Solo
- Jazz: 3rd
Hayley's Solo
- Jazz: encouragement
Tammy's Solo
- Tap: encouragement
Georgie and Georgia's Duo
- Jazz: 2nd
Summer and Paige's Duo
- Jazz: 3rd

This was a wonderful achievement considering you were all the smallest and youngest in the very big sections! This was well deserved girls, so congratulations. Thankyou to the always easy going parents that travel to take their children to these events especially on such a busy weekends.

Posted 15 Jun 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Henry Lawson Parade

Thankyou to our very loyal students that have participated in the parade for us this year and chose to walk with us. It is very much appreciated and you will all receive one free class coupon that can be redeemed at any time this year. Thanks everyone!!

Posted 07 Jun 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Gulgong Eisteddfod 2008

We have had a wonderful week at the Eisteddfod and we are so proud.
Here are the results:
Alanah's Solo
- Baby Dance: 1st
Georgia's Solos
- Classical: HC
- Jazz: 1st
Georgie's Solos
- Jazz: HC
- Classical: HC
- Tap: HC
Georgie and Georgia Duos
- Jazz: 2nd
- Modern: encouragement
Summer and Paige Duo
- Jazz: HC
Gracey's Solo
- Modern: encouragement
Gracyn's Solo
-Jazz: HC

Group Day:
-Pre-Primary Ballet: HC
-6,7,8 Jazz - Fabulous: HC
-6,7,8 Jazz - Tarzan: 3rd

AND Georgia has been asked to perform her Jazz Solo in the Gala Concert at the end of the month! Congrats George!

Congrats Girls!!! The majority of these girls competed in very large sections so to even receive a place is such a great accomplishment.
I need to thank Elise and the Endacott's for being there bright and early on group day to help all the little ones get on stage in time and also to the parents for bringing them and supporting us all day.
Also a special mention to Tammy, Hayley, Maddy, Monique and the Senior Jazz group!! You're all stars!!

Posted 30 Apr 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Good Luck!

Miss Kate and I just wanted to say good luck to all of our students that will be performing in the Gulgong Eisteddfod this week. All results will be posted as they come! :)

Posted 29 Apr 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Gulgong Show

Thankyou to all our beautiful students that danced at the Gulgong Show today, we are so proud to take you places!
Thankyou parents for bringing them to the extra practices and allowing your child to come. We are lucky to have you!
Miss Nicole and Miss Kate.

Posted 08 Mar 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Update for Term One

Term one has started back so welcome back all our students from last year and our new ones. We are very proud to say that over 100 students are now enrolled to dance with us in 2008, a great number considering we had 75 last year and we're only a small country town! We look forward to working with you all.
This term we will be concentrating on getting organised for the Gulgong Show, early March and the Gulgong Eisteddfod, first week in May.
There will also be some small changes to the timetable in the next couple of weeks but we will give you notice beforehand.
I want to thank parents for waiting outside while your childs class is in progress, we find that the children concentrate more and are less distracted.
Last of all, I wanted to remind you all to look at our concert photos if you haven't already ordered some as we won't have them for much longer. Our DVD is in the process of being fixed as some dances were missed on the DVD so we need to get the original off the videographer and we are trying very hard to do that as quickly as possible!

**The timetable tab is in the process of being updated. In the meantime you can get copies of our timetable from us during classtimes. Thanks for being patient**

Posted 21 Feb 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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Workshops

A big thankyou to Emma for coming down and teaching you all some fantastic routines. We look forward to having her back one day soon!
Thankyou to all the students that put in the extra effort and attended the workshops and to the parents that were so helpful over the weekend.
Miss Kate and I look forward to continuing the routines in class this week!

Posted 11 Feb 2008 by Nicole Hensley

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The Concert

Congratulations everyone! You all did a fantastic job in the concert and we are so proud of you all.
Thankyou so much to the parents, you don't get enough credit for all of your hard work and thankyou for being so co-operative in my first year with the school. I really appreciate it.
All of the helpers in the concert, the parents that helped out the back and Mark Harris for a taping our concert. Julie Gillan for taking the photos, they are absolutely beautiful.
Bathurst Sound and Lighting did a fantastic job with the music and the lights so thankyou very much guys.
On behalf of Kate and I, we cannot describe how happy we are with your performances in the concert. You were all just so wonderful.
DVD's and photos from the concert are available in 2008, we also have spare copies of the programme if anybody missed out.
Don't forget out enrolment day on the 1st Feb, followed by the dance workshops on the 8th, 9th and 10th of Feb which is $15 per class or $40 for all classes. We recommend that you attend all four if you are unsure of what classes you want to take in 2008 to help make the decision!

To all of the parents and students, have a MAGICAL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR and we'll see you on the 1st of Feb 2008!!!

Posted 16 Dec 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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Wellington Dance Festival

We had a very successful participation in the Wellington Dance Festival with all our students performing brilliantly. We are very proud.

Gracyn received first place for her Tap solo
Maddy received HC for her Classical and her Modern
Alanah received HC for her Baby dance
Sarah and Ashlee received HC for their tap duo

This is our last performance in an eisteddfod for the year. Our last public performance will be at the All Hallows School Bazaar and then the concert!!

Posted 04 Nov 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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Tickets on Sale!!

TICKETS ON SALE AND OUR NIGHT CONCERT IS SELLING FAST! have you got your tickets??

"STEP RIGHT UP!"
Shows at 12pm and 6pm
15th December
Prince of Wales Opera House, Gulgong
Adults (15 years and over): $13
Children/Concession (3-14 years): $7
Step Up Students: $5

Don't miss out!

Posted 15 Oct 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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Winners of the Raffle

Congratulations to the winners of the raffle;

1st place; A term free of Jazz Class - Alanah H
2nd place; A step up dance bag - Dayna H
3rd place; 2 Free tickets to our Matinee concert - Paige G
4th place; A step up hat - Bronte C

Thanks to all those who have been very generous in supporting this fundrasier.

Posted 17 Sep 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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Fundraising!

Step Up are doing some fundraising to raise money for some local families suffering from illness. We are trying to help raise some funds for the costs of their treatment and to help ease the burden on their families.

$1 per ticket or $3 for 5 tickets

See Miss Nicole or Miss Kate for tickets between classes.

1st prize; One free term of one class eg. one free term of jazz
2nd prize; Step Up dance bag
3rd prize; 2 free tickets to our Matinee concert
4th prize; a step up hat

Please help support these families.

Tickets need to be in by the 13th of September!! Raffle to be drawn at the Prince of Wales Hotel on the 15th of September :)

Posted 21 Aug 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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The Wellington Eisteddfod

We've had a great week at Wellington Eisteddfod with our students receiving places for almost all their routines.
The results were:
Georgie; Highly commended for her tap solo
Highly commended for her jazz solo
Georgie and Georgia; 1st place for their modern duo
Highly commended for their Jazz duo
Monique; Highly commended for her tap solo
Gracyn; Highly commended for her tap solo
Alanah also did an excellent job on her Jazz solo, as did Maddy on her classical and her modern.

Congratulations girls!

Posted 09 Aug 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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2007 BAL Exam Results

Yesterday we received all of our exam results back. The students received outstanding results and we could not be happier with them.
Here are the results:
Beginners Ballet:
Keira - commended
Hannah - commended
Pre Primary Ballet:
Georgia - Honours
Georgie - Honours
Maddie - Highly commended
Jacintha - Pass Plus
Grade Two Ballet:
Maddy - Honours with distinction
Landy - Honours
Grade Three Ballet:
Maddy - Honours
Landy - Honours
Beginners Tap:
Alanah - Honours with distinction
Tammy - Commended
Pre-Primary Tap:
Grace - Honours with distinction
Georgie - Honours
Maddie - Highly commended
Grade One Tap:
Gracyn - Honours
Monique - Honours
Kadii - Highly commended
Dayna - Highly commended
Grade Two Tap:
Gracyn - Honours
Monique - Honours with distinction
Grade Three Tap
Ashlee - Commended
Angela - Pass
Intermediate Tap
Ivy - Highly commended

A special thankyou to all the parents for bringing them in and to everyone that helped make the day run smoothly. Also a big thankyou to our examiner, Mrs O'Halleron.
You should all be very proud of yourselves!!! Congratulations girls!

Posted 26 Jul 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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The Dubbo Eisteddfod

Yesterday we travelled to Dubbo with Alanah, Gracey, Georgie and Monique to compete in the Eisteddfod. All the girls danced very well!!
Georgie received Highly Commended for her tap solo and her jazz solo, which was an excellent placing as her sections had lots of competitors and tough competition.
Monique from REPS received 3rd place for her tap solo, also a great result for her section.

Special thanks to the girls parents for helping them prepare for their routines and for bringing them over.

We were very proud of our dancers, they danced with beautiful big smiles and lots of confidence! Congratulations girls!!

Posted 12 Jun 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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Henry Lawson Festival

Thankyou to all our wonderful students that participated and helped decorate our float. Thanks to you we won BEST FLOAT! See gallery for pictures!

Posted 09 Jun 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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The Gulgong Eisteddfod

We received some fantastic results from the Gulgong Eisteddfod this year!

Georgie received first place in the Restricted Baby Dance and second place in the Restricted Tap Dance Solo 8yrs. She was also asked to perform in the Gala Concert at the end of May.

Georgie and Georgia received Highly Commended for their Modern Duo.

Orlander and Maddy received an encouragement award for their Modern Duo.

Sheridan also received an encouragement award for her Hip Hop Solo.

We also had a number of other students that performed but didn't receive places but they all danced beautifully and we're very proud of them all!

Coming up this term:
Saturday 2nd June; Gala Concert
Saturday 9th June; Henry Lawson Parade and Dubbo Eisteddfod starts
28th and 29th June; Exam Day!

Posted 29 May 2007 by Nicole Hensley

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