Royal Opera House Family Day 2018

On Sunday 16 December 2018, a group of 45+ students and families of our school were at the Royal Opera House in London for a Family Sunday.

The day started with a tour I offered about the history of the Royal Opera House and The Royal Ballet School. We even got to meet Dame Margot Fonteyn and did a ballet pose with her.

In the event, the theme was The Nutcracker and the house was packed with loads of dancing activities, beautiful music, real props used behind the scenes, crafts and more. We had a blast!

I strongly recommend families to take part in events like this, with a close link with ballet companies, and also to see ballet performances. These are priceless experiences for a child to learn about beauty, excellence and major art forms while bonding with their family.

Below you can see photos of the day. I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Real wigs used in the Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker production. From left to right:
Snowflakes, Sugar Plum Fairy's Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy, and Drosselmeyer.

Visit the Royal Opera House and Kingdom of Sweets

Sunday, 16 December 2018

I am delighted we are going again to visit the Royal Opera House and take part in one of their most popular family events, the Family Sundays.

The theme of this Family Sunday is based on The Nutcracker, it is the Kingdom of Sweets!

Royal Opera House 2015. The last time our school was at a Family Sundays.

Our visit is open to all family members and any friends you would like to bring, current and past students. It is suitable to all, however note activities are designed for families and children aged 3-10 years old.

This event is already sold out, however I am pleased to let you know I have contacted the Royal Opera House and managed to allocate and secure 40 tickets to our group.

Read below all information about the day, event and tickets and contact me as soon as possible to book your tickets. Booking is open until Tuesday 13 November, 1pm.

Please note I am not able to hood the tickets past this date.

About the Event

The Family Sundays are an event for families to explore ballet and opera with the Royal Opera House. The building is packed with all sorts of creative and practical activities throughout, such as live music and live performances, participatory dance activities, costume dressing up and make-up, crafts and more.

Please note this is not a performance we are going to see in the main auditorium, this is an event where the activities run in an informal setting in the different areas of the building.

Family Sundays. Royal Opera House 2015

Family Sundays. Royal Opera House 2015

Family Sundays. Royal Opera House 2015

Guided Visit and Tour

I will accompany you throughout the day and offer a guided tour to introduce the Royal Opera House, its history, artists and work.

I'm very excited the theme is the Kingdom of Sweets, I'm sure it is going to be a magical experience for the children and the perfect Christmas party for all the family.

Date and Place

Sunday, 16 December 2018

Royal Opera House

Bow Street

London WC2E 9DD

Times and Meeting Point

10am - Meet at the Royal Opera House café, Main Entrance on Bow Street + Guided Tour with me

11am - Event starts. Duration approx. 4h30

Tickets

Prices are: Child £13 and Adult £15. This includes the guided visit and tour, the booking and the event.

Children under 3 years old do not require ticket, although note they may not be able to be involved in activities for security reasons.

We have a limited number of tickets. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please note tickets are booked only when payment is made.

Tickets for our group are reserved only until Tuesday, 13 November by 1pm. Contact now to book your places!

Family Sundays. Royal Opera House 2015

Family Sundays. Royal Opera House 2015

For more information about the Family Sundays, see the Royal Opera House website.

Do not miss this for anything in the world, it is a truly magical and bonding day for all the family in such beautiful place.

I look forward to seeing you all there!

BOOKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 NOW OPEN

Bookings for the new academic year are now open with priority for current students. Bookings for new students open on Tuesday 14 August.

Should you wish to enrol your child for the first time in our classes, contact now to express your interest. Bookings will be considered and places taken on a first come, first served basis.

Current students can benefit from the promotion of no joining fee if bookings are made by Tuesday 14 August.

Please note places are reserved only when payment is made.

Class news for the Academic Year 2018/19:

- We are starting a new class for children 1-2 years old and their parents. Can't wait to see those Tiny Toes in class!

- We have a new Company Class for children Year 1+. This class is a performance company class for those who love to perform and want to have a taste of what it is to be part of a dance company. Check all information in Children Classes

- We are opening a new Dance Fitness Class for Adults. Come and dance to the 80s, 90s, 00s music you like the most and have a taste of Dirty Dancing, Flashdance or other dance movies. It is a joy to stay fit with dancing! Check Dance Fitness Class

I look forward to seeing you in the new academic year!

Check our Timetable and Term Dates 2018/19 and Fees

To book, contact now:

Mafalda Rodrigues

07550 722 693 / rod_maf@yahoo.com

The Wizard of Oz - Performance & General Rehearsal

I am delighted our end of the year show is almost here! This year we will have The Wizard of Oz, a performance for all our classes and families.

Performance

Sunday, 8 July 2018

1h30pm

St Angela's Ursuline School

Forest Gate (map below)

Theatre at St Angela's Ursuline School

General Rehearsal

- for classes and parents performing only -

Sunday 1 July 2018

11am-4pm

Here follows the schedule of our General Rehearsal day:

11.00 - 11.50 ALL GROUPS TOGETHER

11.50 - 12.40 Emerald City

12.40 - 1.25 Poppies

1.35 - 2.25 Flying Monkeys

2.25 - 3.15 Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion

3.15 - 3.50 Munchkins

All groups please arrive at 10.55am. We will have a rehearsal all together, then all groups leave and come back at their own group time.

All children and parents performing must bring their fully finished costumes.

Venue address

St Angela's Ursuline School

1 St George's Road, Forest Gate

London E7 8HU

view map

I look forward to seeing you all there!

Mafalda

Places available!

After all our classes being full and over capacity throughout this year, we have now one free place in our Reception class on Wednesdays 4pm, one free place in our Parents & Toddlers class on Tuesdays 3pm, and places available in our new class Year 1-Year 2 on Thursdays 4pm.

Do not hesitate to contact should you like your child to join us. Enrolling now, your child will have the opportunity to take part in our end of the year show plus, this 2nd half of the term, we have a promotion of no joining fee.

You can check our times and venues in Timetable and also Fees.

Hope to see you soon in one of our classes!

Mafalda