We finally have skating times scheduled for our use as follows. PLEASE NOTE that the rink MAY not be usable (closed) on days with adverse weather conditions (ie: the warm temps & torrential rain we had the other day) It IS in full operation as of today and the plan is to keep it open until the end of first week of March.
Creative Movement for ages 18 months – 2.5 years and a parent or caregiver
You are never too young (or too old) to move to the music and express yourself through dance.Parents and their toddlers will wiggle, jump, somersault and dance in this fun class.With developmentally appropriate activities we will work on coordination, rhythm and muscle development, experience lots of different kinds of music and have a lot of fun!Come and join us!
6 sessions for $40.00
Tuesdays, January 19 – February 23
11am – 11:45
For Our Young Dancers
Come have fun!We play games, explore different styles of dance and different kinds of music in this class for children aged 3 – 5.We will work on coordination, gracefulness and self-esteem. The emphasis will be on creativity and supporting the young dancers in discovering and connecting to their own inner expression. Our 12 week session (see below) culminates in a magical performance choreographed by the teacher and the dancers
Creative Movement for ages 3 – 5
6 sessions for $60.00
Tuesdays, January 19 – February 23
1 – 2pm
12 sessions for $120.00
Thursdays, March 4 – May 20
2 – 3pm
For Our Young Ballerinas
This beginning ballet class is about connecting children with the real beauty and art of ballet and encouraging the creativity and natural talent of the dancers. We go on a journey deeper into the passion, the discipline, the beauty and the art of ballet.We use the technique of this dance form to explore self-expression and learn more about dance in general. This class will culminate in a performance that the students will choreograph together and with the teacher.
Creative Ballet for ages 6 – 10
12 sessions for $120.00
Thursdays, March 4 – May 20
3:15 – 4:15pm
All classes facilitated by
Andrea Clarke
All our dance classes are held at the Inner Light Yoga Studio at
Andrea Clarke is passionate about dance.She formally studied ballet for almost 10 years.Watching her 3 daughters grow and develop led her to understand that children naturally dance and that they can execute even complicated steps from simply observing and copying – as with many other physical skills.Her dance classes are based on this philosophy – teaching basics in coordination, physical development and dance form and exposing children to recorded and live dance performances.She encourages children to find their own rhythm and expression and uses dance to access and express their Inner World.The dance performances that she choreographs with the children incorporate the children’s ideas and highlights each dancers own unique style and interpretation.
Christmas Craft Day FRIDAY, December 4th, 10:00am Vernon Christian Fellowship Church (behind Canadian Tire) RSVP to lina-r@shaw.ca Cost: $2.50 per set of candles Details: We will be making rolled beeswax candles. The children will then be able to make a simple “gift bag” to put the candles in and a “gift tag” or card if they want to give their candles away as a gift to someone special. Note: Parents of small children will have to help their children roll the candles. We will also have a table set up with some coloring sheets and toys to occupy some of the toddlers.
A couple of developments. The first is that this year they are charging parents $15. I argued and explained that these parents are their children's teachers and that we are only a loosely associated group of homeschoolers, so it would be taking children you didn't know to the show. But they have been adamant. The second development is that they are no longer taking cash at the door but I have to have confirmed numbers and pay in advance. This week, in fact. So I have already confirmed the numbers and I am currently collecting money. If you still want to come and you haven't already contacted me, let me know and I will see if we can get more seats but at this point it doesn't look likely. They don't issue tickets and we are considered an entity like a school. We will be given a section to sit in together.
Hello everyone, the rhythmic gymnastics is a show again this fall and we are welcome to attend the school performance at $5 a ticket. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend as these tend to fill up fast (right now there is lots of room) so I can reserve enough seats for everyone who wants to go.
Contact me (Andrea) at agordon-smith@shaw.ca.
Following is the letter from Camille Martens describing the production:
I am writing you as Head Coach/Choreographer of the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club to let you know of a Production of The Wizard of Oz that we will be presenting at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre this November.
The show uses a dynamic fusion of drama, dance, music, gymnastics, acrobatics, rhythmic gymnastics and cirque-like storytelling to relay the captivating tale of Dorothy, her dog Toto, the lion, the tin man and the scarecrow as they chase after their dreams. The show has been creatively crafted to be especially dazzling and interesting for children.
It is a story that will captivate young and old alike and we believe that it will be a great opportunity for students to be exposed and inspired to an artistic/athletic endeavor.They will have the opportunity to see young performers, current national and international competitors and even past Olympians in this exciting show.
We are presenting a morning show (9:30am start…or 9:40am if necessary) and are open to the possibility of also doing an afternoon show for students and staff on Friday, November 27thSeats are $5/person.The production is one hour and 35 minutes long including a brief intermission.Buses need to be there at least10-15 minutes before start times so we can accommodate seating and start/finish on time.
We are confident that adults and children of all ages will delight in this experience.
The Cedarbridge School (Lumby) has invited all of us to attend their Lantern Walk on Friday, November 6th from 4:30 until 6pm. It's a BYOL (lantern). We attended last year and it was incredibly magical.
