Dance Classes update

The Creative Movement and Creative Ballet classes will all be starting this week as scheduled.  There are 2 spots left in the Creative Movement and 3 in each of the ballet classes. 

However, the Creative Tap and Jazz are all being moved back a week in hopes of getting more registrations.  We have enough to run the intermediate jazz class and we only need two more to run the older tap class and 3 more to run the homeschooling one.

If you are interested, call Andrea at 250-503-5416 or e-mail innerworldschool@shaw.ca

Dance Classes at the Inner World School

edited to add a combined class for homeschoolers and to correct pricing for ballet class January 2, 2012 (scroll down to see corrections and additions)

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season with lots of family time.  We sure did.  Along with the usual Creative Movement Classes and Creative Ballet Classes, I am very excited to offer Creative Tap and Creative Jazz dance classes taught by my daughter, Eryn.  We offered these last year as well and I know the participants had a lot of fun and we sure enjoyed seeing their dances at the end of year performance.   Rhiannon is sure looking forward to doing these classes again.  The classes will be a similar format to the ones we already offer - the first half of class will focus on specific skill development and the second half of class will be dedicated to just dancing and having fun.  These new classes will also be a part of our end of the year performance and will also be expected to attend dance performances at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre with the other classes.  The schedule for the new classes is at the end of the e-mail highlighted.  We would greatly appreciate it if you could pass on the information to any you think might be interested.

Also just a reminder if you would like to attend the Ballet Victoria performance of Cinderella January 14th while I am away, there is still time to arrange it.  Please contact me right away (250-503-5416 or innerworldschool@shaw.ca).  Those of you who have said you would like to come, please get your money to me by January 5th.  Rather than driving all the way out to Coldstream, you can always e-mail me the money if you do internet banking.

And here are the details for dance class.  Please pass on to those who might be interested.  Thanks.

Inner World School

innerworldschool@shaw.ca

250-503-5416

At the Inner World School our dance classes have been developed out of a love of dance and a belief in the innate ability of children.  We teach children to use the medium of dance to express their feelings, ideas and creativity.  Their ideas and creative direction become an integral part of the class.  Each performance is unique and has an original story created just for the dancers using their ideas.  Come and join the fun in our next classes!

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

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, January 26 – May 3 (no classes March 22, 29 and April 12)

2 – 2:55pm

For Our Young Ballerinas

These creative ballet classes are 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.

Beginning Creative Ballet

for ages 5 – 8

(no experience necessary)

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, January 26 – May 3 (no classes March 22, 29 and April 12)

3:00 – 3:55pm

Intermediate Creative Ballet

for ages 8 – 13

(must have 1 semester of ballet, jazz or modern dance)

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, January 26 – May 3 (no classes March 22, 29 and April 12)

4:00 – 5:00

All Creative Movement and Ballet classes taught by Andrea Clarke

All Tap and Jazz Classes will be held at the Hub Art Collective on 30Ave (across from the Bean Scene)  Creative Movement and Ballet Classes will continue to be at the Coldstream Women's Institute.

Just for Homeschoolers: a combined class with 30 minutes of jazz and 30 minutes of tap

Combined Jazz and Tap
for ages 7 - 16 (no experience necessary)
13 sessions for $130.00
Tuesdays, January 24 - May 2 
15 sessions for $150    

For Our Young Jazz Dancers

These creative jazz classes are about exploring the fun and energy of jazz dancing.  The creativity and natural talent of the dancers will be supported in the medium of modern jazz.  These classes will culminate in a performance that the students and teacher will choreograph together.

Beginning Creative Jazz

for ages 7 - 10 (no experience necessary)

13 sessions for $130.00

Wednesdays, January 25 – May May 2 (no classes March 22 and 29)

6:00 – 7:00pm

Intermediate Creative Jazz

for ages 10 – 16 (no experience necessary)

13 sessions for $130.00

Wednesdays January 25 – May 2 (no classes March 22 and 29)

7:15 - 8:15

For Our Young Tap Dancers

These creative tap classes will be loud and so much fun!  Come learn the basics of tap and clatter around on the wood floors.  Brush and shuffle your way into this quintessential North American dance style.

Beginning Creative Tap

for ages 7 - 10 (tap shoes necessary)

13 sessions for $130

Mondays, January 23 – April 30

7:00 – 8:00pm

Intermediate Creative Tap

for ages 10 – 16 (tap shoes necessary)

13 sessions for $130

Mondays, January 23 – April 30

7:15 – 8:15pm

Jazz and tap classes are taught by former homeschooler, Eryn Kleyh.

To register call or e-mail Andrea at

Inner World School

innerworldschool@shaw.ca

250-503-5416

Energyplex Drop-In

Hello all

There are only two homeschool drop-ins left this month at Energyplex - the 6th and 13th (12.30 - 2.30). The owner was talking to us last week and said that from January there won't be a dedicated homeschool time. It's all changing and I'm sure that the changes will be listed on their website. However it looks like the best day to visit will be Fridays, as they will be open all day, and there will be a single entrance fee for all activities of $9.50. No time limit.

Hope to see some of you there this week and next.

Nicola

(I won't be there this week but hopefully the next - Kathy)

Citizens for Safe Technology Smart Meters Petition

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Tickets for this Saturday

Hello everyone,

I have 3 extra tickets left over from my dance class for $10 each for this Saturday's performance of the Kelowna Ballet at the Performing Arts Centre here in Vernon.  The performance is from 8 - 10pm.  Last year's was excellent and I am looking forward to this one.  Its called "Breaking Boundaries" and it looks good.  You can see the write up about it here.  Contact me (Andrea) as soon as possible if you are interested at agordon-smith@shaw.ca or 250-503-5416.

Coldstream Winter Farmer's Market

I am posting this for Anita:

Hear ye Hear Ye

This is a reminder about the Weekly Winter Farmers Market starting this Wednesday October 19 and continuing till April 2012.

Every Wednesday between 2:00 and 6:00pm a Farmer's Market will be held in the Women's Institute Hall across from Coldstream Elementary school.

The Vendors will include certified Organic and natural products ... Cheese, meat, vegetables, fruit, grains, baked goods, coffee, honey, jams and jellies and samosas.

Please Pass this message on to your friends and family and thank you for your support.

Plant Walk at Ellison Park

Thursday, October 20th
11-12:30

Marcie is organizing a plant walk with Mikaela, who we met at the Allen Brooks Nature Centre field trip. She is very passionate and knowledgeable about plants and trees and has given some information about what she will be offering: "A 1-1.5 hour plant walk at Ellison Park . We will look at a few select trees (Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Cottonwood, Rocky Mountain Maple and Birch) We will learn to identify them, talk about their uses and for those who want, they can try some Douglas fir chewing gum. Make sure no one is allergic to resin....quite a few people are. We will identify some shrubbery such as Oregon grape and snow berries and talk about uses and cautions. I will bring with me some frozen berries and some roots for the kids to try if they want and are allowed to. However most of the talk will be about the lichen and the moss that is just glorious right now. We will compare moss to lichen and also compare the species to each other. I will bring some magnifying glasses to look closer at them. If any of the children have their own it would be fantastic if they could bring that. We will learn about historic uses for some lichen and moss and I will show some yarn that has been dyed with lichen. I want to talk a little about how mosses and lichen grow and show the kids this miniature wonderland. I also intend to speak shortly about the animals at the park with special focus on Pileated Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, chipmunks and White tailed deer. At the end we will have a question and answer session. Of course they can ask questions at any time during the hike but I like having that time at the end to round the talk off. My fee will be $5 per child (This year the prices that I charge are less than I will in the future) The max amount of children in one group is 15. With 15 children I require minimum 2 adults to tag along. These adults will not have to pay the fee. If there are 8 or less children 1 adult is sufficient. I prefer if the ages of the children are sort of close together as it is easier to know at what level to talk, however if the group is mixed that is fine too. I want to stress that if the parents are uncomfortable with their children tasting Douglas fir resin and Oregon grape berries and root then they should perhaps not let their child along for the hike. I will not resume any responsibility for any allergic reactions. I have used these plants for a long while and I have not had any ill effects but I made a salve for my sister with resin in it and she flared up and had to treat it with antibiotic, we found out that she is super allergic to resin. So I just want to make it extra super clear that I will not take responsibility for the children. I will be very cautious as to what I let them try and what I teach them. I currently don't have liability insurance so I will need waiver forms to be signed by the parents. I hope that this stipulation is ok."

You can reply at the Vernon meetup group
http://www.meetup.com/North-Okanagan-Homeschoolers-Vernon/events/37347342/