The important dates and information for November are below. Don’t forget that the calendar and dates of instruction can always be found on the website.
Staying Connected With Our News
We email this communication directly to registered students each month. You will also find a hard copy on the main hallway bulletin board.
LHSD News:
Nutcracker Group Tickets Available For Pick-Up
If you ordered Nutcracker tickets as part of our group, they are available for pick-up from your instructor. Season 33 of the Nutcracker opens on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. If you missed our group order, but would still like to attend, you can purchase tickets online at the Dalhousie Arts Centre Box Office.
October Words To Dance By Post – When to Start Pointe
When To Start Pointe – Readiness Guide for Dancers was published on the blog on October 15. The guide examines the physical, technical, and developmental factors that contribute to the complex issue of pointe readiness. The November post discusses a topic critical to the development of productive class planning and the creation of effective syllabi – step progressions.
Three LHSD Alumni Receive Talent Trust Awards
Congratulations to three LHSD alumni who have received Nova Scotia Talent Trust Awards to further their studies in the performing arts. The three recipients are:
- Lara Frame – Lara is attending her second year in the pre-professional training program at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
- Nadia Tonen – Nadia is attending her first year in the Music Theatre program at Sheridan College, Toronto.
- Brandon Winton – Brandon is in his first year in the Dance Performance program at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Instructor & Alumni News
Modern and jazz instructor Anastasia Wiebe performed at the national CanDance Network conference last month. She appeared in a piece choreographed by another LHSD alumna, Jessica Lowe. CanDance is a network of Canada’s dance presenters.
Alumna Hilary Knee is busy forging a dance career in her home province, Newfoundland. When she isn’t teaching at the Corner Brook Dance Hub, she is creating and performing original works. On September 27, she performed at the Festival of New Dance in St. John’s, NL, produced by the Neighbourhood Dance Works. To learn more about Hilary, visit her website.
Former instructor and alumna Rebecca Wolfe was on the set of Sullivan’s Crossing this Fall. Watch for her in their next season on CTV, Netflix or Prime. She also appears in the Nutcracker as Lotte Drosselmeyer and Mother Ginger this December.
KiDanCo News
As we prepare to relaunch KiDanCo this coming spring, we wanted to spark creativity through a group photoshoot outing during Nocturne on Saturday, October 18. With cameras in hand, we collaborated in the creation of site-specific dance photographs in downtown Halifax. Thanks to Anastasia Wiebe and Rebecca Strong for being our official photographers for the evening
November Important Dates:
- Friday, Oct. 31 – Halloween
There are no scheduled classes on Friday, Oct. 31. Have a safe and happy Halloween! - Sunday, Nov. 2 – Turn Clocks Back
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Nov. 2. - Nov. 4-10 – Class Viewing Days
Fall term class viewing days for family and friends will be from Nov. 4-10. - Tuesday, Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day
There are no scheduled classes with Michelle on Tuesday, Nov. 11. - Wednesday, Nov. 12 – World Ballet Day
This global event features a day of free live streams and pre-recorded content from over sixty leading ballet companies. You can watch the festivities on the websites of the participating companies and other platforms such as YouTube. - Saturday, Nov. 15 – North Woodside Centre Craft Show
Due to the Centre’s Annual Christmas Craft Show, there are no scheduled classes with Michelle or Leica on Saturday, Nov. 15. - Monday, Nov. 17 – Stage Rehearsal Day for LHSD Nutcracker Performers
This is a reminder for all the LHSD students performing in the Nutcracker this year. The stage rehearsals at the Cohn Auditorium are on Monday, Nov. 17, from 1:30-9:30. The schedule will be published soon.
