31 August 2016

'Still Life' at the Penguin Café - 2015/16 End of the Year

Last academic year was full of adventures, laughs and wonderful learning, including a visit to the Royal Opera House for a family day and group trips to see ballet performances.

Our year couldn't have been better - it ended with our show 'Still Life' at the Penguin Café.

Show programme. Illustration and design by Roman Perona

It was a blast! All our classes participated, including the beginner adults, and even mums danced to surprise their children. All students did beautifully and everyone had a wonderful time.

Fleas - Years 2&3 Advanced class

'Still Life' at the Penguin Café - The Ballet

'Still Life' at the Penguin Café is probably one of my favourite ballets. It was created for the Royal Ballet in 1988 by David Bintley (at the time resident choreographer with the company) and features wonderful and uncommon music composed by Simon Jeffes, founder of the Penguin Café Orchestra.

This ballet raises awareness of our planet and endangered species of the animal kingdom. It is a metaphor for the salvation of animals and also of people and humanity.

Monkeys in rehearsal
Monkeys in rehearsal
Monkeys in rehearsal

The theme, dance and music are completely unexpected for a ballet. This production is a modern approach to ballet, influenced by world music and dance.

Our end of the year show was an inspiring and entertaining time that lured all dancers and audience into a heartened and fun atmosphere.

You can find links to original music and ballet at the end of the post.

Texan Kangaroo Rats strike a pose
Monkeys' dance

A Creative Show

Our show was the result of collaborative creativity between me as teacher and show director, students and parents. The dances were based on the original ballet and created with the students input. Costumes and makeup were created within given guidelines for each group, which parents and students freely explored.

In the pictures you can see the results of the costumes, while students show their character's favourite position.

Penguins - Nursery class
Texan Kangaroo Rats - Year 1 class
Monkeys - Reception class

The creative costumes absolutely amazed me. Even all students being different from each other, the groups were clearly cohesive. I love to see such creativity and collaborative participation - good job mums and dads, as well as adult students!

Zebras - Adult class
The Ark - all groups together

Transformation With Performance

It was fantastic to see students transformation throughout the weeks towards the show. At their own levels, all students improved immensely. They got fully involved with their characters and dances and applied themselves to the maximum.

Adult students, as well as mums in their surprise dance, did particularly well for overcoming stage fright and vulnerability in a new performance environment - and it became a powerful experience.

In an adult student's words, "it was an experience of personal enrichment where I have connected with my artistic self. As a performer, I felt myself a channel of energy, it was a privilege".

Zebras in rehearsal
Zebras in rehearsal
Zebras in rehearsal

Dance For All

To end the show, parents and friends and all audience of all ages and abilities, joined us on stage to dance together with one and only aim: to have fun.
This year we danced to 'Celebrate', a music ironically part of soundtrack of Penguins of Madagascar film. It was fantastic way to end, with such powerful energy - well done all!

From babies to grannies dancing together at the end of the show

Results of a Stimulating Artistic Experience

The performance experience was extremely good for all students, whether children or adults. Our show not only helped learn about a ballet, history and repertoire and expand technical skills, but it also boosted participants' confidence and the sense of school community was empowered.

Child form Monkey's group with Mafalda

In the third year of business, this was our second end of the year show and the first repertoire adaptation. I'm thrilled with how it went. Thank you all for your effort and commitment.

It was a pleasure to develop such creative and stimulating artistic experience for all involved, whether children, adults, mums only, or whole families. I just love doing it, it gives me life - can't wait for next year's! I hope our show has enriched everyone's hearts as it has mine.

I look forward to the start of our new academic year!

End of Fleas' dance

Link to original music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/122qCupASXUMZyZSeP8qvJ
Link to original ballet by the Royal Ballet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyhEpzBLwd4

13 June 2016

Invitation


I am delighted to invite you to our end of the year show. I am immensely happy we are heading to our second show since we started our classes three years ago. See our last year's end of the year show - Under The Sea.

This year our show is an adaptation of 'Still Life' at the Penguin Café, a ballet created for the Royal Ballet in 1988.

This ballet raises awareness of the animal kingdom, the environment and the destruction of the planet. The wonderful music by The Penguin Cafe Orchestra combined with the theme and choreography creates an inspiring ballet for both children and grownups. It is a modernist approach to ballet.

Come and join us in this dancing and loving afternoon to see from our 2 year-olds to our beginner adults perform.

The show is open to previously enrolled students, to those considering enrolling from September, and to all wishing to come for an entertaining afternoon.

Saturday, 9 July 2016

3.45pm

Chisenhale Dance Space
64-84 Chisenhale Road
London E5 5QZ

Dress Code
Smart. Colours: black, white, gold or fuchsia pink.

Come ready to be part of the party! As guests at the Penguin Cafe, you are dressed very elegantly. Our show is a collaborative and inclusive experience for all participants and audience.

Tickets
£5 per person; young children that sit on lap don't require ticket.

There are limited tickets available for general public. Tickets can be purchased in person on the day of the performance or directly with me prior to the day subject to availability.

I look forward to seeing you all there!


Contact to book your place:

07550 722 693 / rod_maf@yahoo.com


09 June 2016

Visits to the Ballet - Autumn Season

Our previous visits to the ballet both with adults to see Obsidian Tear/The Invitation/Within The Golden Hour at the Royal Opera House, and with families to see My First Sleeping Beauty, were a success! We are now planning our next visits to the ballet in the autumn season for both adults and children.

We are going to the Royal Opera House to see the productions bellow. Prior to the ballets, I will offer a guided talk.


The Nutcracker

Royal Opera House

Monday 2 January 2017, 2.00pm (bank holiday)

This visit is open to all, adults, children and families, and any friends who would like to join us.

The Nutcracker is a wonderful ballet that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. It's magical especially at this time of the year, and it's a great choice as first full-length production children see.


Wayne McGregor Triple Bill
Chroma / New Wayne McGregor (no name yet) / Carbon Life

Royal Opera House

Thursday 10 November 2016, 7.30pm - the premiere

This visit is open to adults, adult students and parents of children enrolled in our classes, and any friends that would like to join us. Please note this visit is not suitable for young children.

This ballet is a triple bill, which means a night with three different works, in this case of the choreographer Wayne McGregor. He is one of the most influential and avant-garde choreographers of today that is redefining the language of dance and ballet. This ballet includes the world premiere of his new work for the Royal Ballet.


Guided Talk and Visit

Prior to the ballet, we will meet at a local cafe (place and time to be confirmed close to the date) near the Royal Opera House and I will introduce you:
  • the ballet we are about to see
  • the choreographers, composers and other curiosities
  • the Royal Opera House and its work

It is possible to book our talk at a restaurant of the Royal Opera House if all are willing to eat/consume minimum £10 per person. I recommend this option for convenience.


Tickets Price Range (good view seats):

The Nutcracker
  • £92-£42
  • half-price tickets for under-18s - up to two adult full-price tickets and up to four half-price tickets for under 18s in top-price seats in the Orchestra Stalls/Stall Circle and the Amphitheatre

Chroma / New Wayne McGregor / Carbon Life
  • £50-£21

Booking arrangement, guided visit and support throughout the event:
  • £12 on the top of the ticket

    BOOKING

    Advance booking opens on 15 June at 9.00am. I have ROH membership so I can book tickets for us in advance of the general public.

    Please note as these are very sought-after productions - especially The Nutcracker - I strongly advise to book as early as possible on the booking opening day as the seats sell out very fast.

    Please note I am only able to buy the tickets once the total amount is paid into bank account.

    Bank details
    Sort code 20-46-57
    Account No. 03174301
    Ref: Name ROH


    If you'd like to join us, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss ticket options.

    It will be a great event. Come and see a ballet. Have a good time while learning about this high art form.

    For more info about the ballets, see the Royal Opera House website - The Nutcracker, Chroma/New Wayne McGregor/Carbon Life.

    Come and bring a friend. Can't wait to see you there!


    21 March 2016

    Booking for Summer Term

    BOOKING FOR SUMMER TERM IS OPEN

    If you wish to enrol your child in our classes for the summer term, book now, we have last places available.

    We have a waiting list for some of the classes so if we have enough people interested, it is likely we open new classes. Express you interest.

    You can see our timetable and term dates here - Timetable

    We will be back on the week commencing 11th April.

    PAYMENT OF FEES

    To secure your place in the summer term, payment have to be completed by Monday 4th April. If this if your first time in our classes, the taster session has to be paid by then too.

    Please note your place can only be secured once payment is completed.

    You can find all information about fees, payment policy and bank details here - Fees

    I wish you a Happy Easter and look forward to seeing you all next term!


    18 March 2016

    Going to the Ballet - My First Sleeping Beauty

    I am delighted to invite children and families to go to the ballet this Easter!

    We are going to the Peacock Theatre in Holborn (Central London) to see My First Sleeping Beauty, a production of the English National Ballet and English National Ballet School. Before the ballet, I will do a Guided Visit.

    This is a beautiful ballet show carefully designed for children from 3 years old, so all the family is welcome to have a good time at the ballet.

    I have worked at the English National Ballet School at the time they were developing this production and can tell you more details about it. This ballet is a wonderful experience for the children and families.

    This visit is open to children and families currently or previously enrolled in our classes and to any friends that want to join us.


    My First Sleeping Beauty

    Peacock Theatre

    Friday, 1 April

    Guided Visit: 10.00am

    Show time: 11.00am


    Details of the event:

    This ballet is a shorter version of the Sleeping Beauty ballet and has a narrator to help the young audience fully understand the story and dancing. It is set to the inspiring Tchaikovsky's score. It's a perfect introduction to the beauty of ballet performance and a great family day out.

    Guided Visit

    Prior to the ballet, we will meet at the theatre and I will introduce you:
    • the story of the Sleeping Beauty ballet
    • the adaptation of "My First" series
    • the English National Ballet and English National Ballet School

    Parents and children in visit to the ballet "My First Coppélia" 2014


    Prices of Tickets and Guided Visit

    Tickets:
    • Good tickets now available are between £15-£25

    Booking arrangement, guided visit and support throughout the event:
    • £10 on the top of the ticket

      Please note I am only able to buy your tickets once the total amount is paid into bank account.

      Bank details
      Sort code 20-46-57
      Account No. 03174301
      Ref: Name MFSB

      If you'd like to join us, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss ticket options, the tickets go fast.

      It will be a really lovely day at the ballet with the little ones. Come and have a good time while learning more about this beautiful art form.

      For more info about the ballet, see the Sadler's Wells website.

      Bring a friend. Can't wait to see you there!

      02 March 2016

      Going to the Ballet

      Our first Adult Class went very well and I'm thrilled we are already organising the Adult Class's first visit to see a ballet.

      This visit is open to our Adult Class, parents of children enrolled in our classes, and any friend that would like to join us. Please note this is not suitable for young children.

      We are going to the Royal Opera House to see the premiere of the ballet bellow and I will do a Guided Visit.


      Obsidian Tear / The Invitation / Within The Golden Hour

      Royal Opera House

      Saturday, 28 May 7.00pm


      Details of the event:

      This ballet is a triple bill, which means a night with three different works and, in this case, three different choreographers. This ballet includes the world premiere of Obsidian Tear of Wayne McGregor, the most well-known, avant-garde choreographer of today.

      Guided Visit

      Prior to the ballet, we will meet at a cafe (place and time to be confirmed close to the date) near the Royal Opera House and I will introduce you:
      • the ballets we are about to see
      • the choreographers Wayne McGregor, Kenneth McMillan and Christopher Wheeldon
      • the Royal Opera House and its work

      The advance booking for Friends is open, I have membership and I am able to book the tickets for us. The earliest you book the tickets, the best seats you get.

      Prices of Tickets and Guided Visit

      Tickets:
      • Good view/price tickets now available are between £58-£67

      Booking arrangement, guided visit and support throughout the evening:
      • £10 on the top of the ticket

      Please note I am only able to buy the tickets once the total amount is paid into bank account.

      Bank details
      Sort code 20-46-57
      Account No. 03174301
      Ref: Name ROH


      If you'd like to join us, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss ticket options, the tickets go fast.

      It will be a really lovely night. Come and see a ballet. Have a good time while learning about this high art form.

      For more info about the ballet, see the Royal Opera House website.

      Come and bring a friend. Can't wait to see you there!


      17 February 2016

      Ballet Class for Adults

      I'm thrilled we are opening a new Ballet Class for Adults.

      Have you ever wanted to do ballet? Have you done ballet in the past and would like to go back?

      We will start from 25th February on Thursdays at 7.00-8.00pm at ISTD2 Studios in Shoreditch, East Central London (close to Hackney Road and Shoreditch High Street junction).

      You will develop your skills and experience ballet in all physical, intellectual and artistic aspects. Come, meet like-minded people and be part of a group.

      See all information about my teaching approach, extra activities, pricing and venue - Adult Classes.

      Come and bring a friend. Can't wait to see you all there!


      15 February 2016

      The Nutcracker Family Workshop

      Saturday 27 February

      11.00am-1.00pm


      I am delighted to offer a new The Nutcracker Family Workshop.

      Children and grownups will dive their imaginations into the magic of The Nutcracker through dance and crafts. Enjoy this enchanting ever famous ballet, perfect for the whole family.

      Have fun with Clara and the Prince, Drosselmeyer and the magic that brings toys to life, create your own snowflakes and learn dances of soldiers and mice set to Tchaikovsky's inspiring score.

      What will we do?

      Our workshop includes a dance session followed by arts and crafts, ending with a snack, where we will make our own Land of the Sweets! Please bring your preferred snacks and sweets to share.

      This is a moment for families to have fun, to be together and bond, and parents have an enriched and fulfilled time with their children.

      Children and parents creating their crafts.
      Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Family Workshop 2015

      This is a workshop for the whole family, open to all ages, no experience needed. Brothers and sisters are welcome.

      Please note at least one adult per child needs to attend.


      Prices

      Child & Accompanying Adult - £25

      Bring a friend or sibling - £21 each

      Extra adult is free.

      Adult to child ratio: 1 adult to max. 2 children


      Where

      Morningside Hall
      Cresset Road
      London E9 6SJ
      (by Tesco Metro)


      Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. To book please contact:

      Mafalda Rodrigues

      07550 722 693 or rod_maf@yahoo.com

      I look forward to seeing you all there!


      04 January 2016

      Spring Term

      The spring term is about to start! Check bellow the news for this term.

      BOOKING FOR SPRING TERM

      We have only last places left. If you wish to enrol your child in our classes, contact now.

      Payments - New Payment Policy


      Payments have to be made before the first class your child is taking. For your child to take part in the class, payments need to be completed by then. Please note if payment is not made, your child won't be able to attend the class. See all information about fees and payment details.

      Clothing


      There is no uniform, but proper clothing for ballet class is obligatory. For girls, a leotard and skirt or a skirted leotard, socks or tights, and pink leather ballet shoes. For boys, a white leotard or t-shirt, shorts, and white leather ballet shoes. You can buy it yourself within my guidelines, or I can supply the items for you. For more information, see our web Clothing.

      Year 2&3 and Advanced Classes Merged


      The former Year2&3 and Advanced classes are now merged into the new Year2&3 Advanced. This class is part of the establishment of our training programme to offer a rounded and integral ballet education for children. This class will give children from Year 2 the opportunity to deepen learning about ballet in a more holistic and complete way.

      The class will keep the time length of 45 minutes and have the tuition approach of the former Advanced class, where children learn about ballet history, famous dancers, ballets, composers, and dancing technique. Read more about the Year2&3 Advanced class.

      Check the new times for this this class in Timetable and detailed Fees.

      Nutcracker Family Workshop


      We will have a new Nutcracker Family Workshop this term at some point in end January/early February. More information to come in time.


      New Class for Adults

      A class for adults is being planned to take place in East London (Bethnal Green/Hackney/Shoreditch). We are looking for an adequate venue and you will be informed as soon as we can confirm. Very excited for this!

      I wish you all a dancing Happy New Year!



      18 December 2015

      Happy Christmas and New Term

      And our first term had finished. It was lovely to have mums and dads to watch their little ones in our last class of the term, loved to see parents dancing with their children!

      BOOKING OPEN

      If you wish to enrol your child in our classes, we have only a few places left. To reserve your place, contact now.

      For our new term, here are some important notes.


      Payments - NEW POLICY
      Payments need to be made before our first class of the term. For your child to take part in the first class, payments need to be completed by then. If payment is not made, your child won't be able to attend the class.

      Clothing
      Make sure your child has proper ballet clothing for class. There is no uniform, but proper ballet clothing is obligatory.

      For girls, it is a leotard and skirt or a skirted leotard, socks or tights, and ballet shoes. For boys, a white leotard or t-shirt, shorts, and ballet shoes. You can buy it yourself, or I can also supply. For more information about clothing see our web - Clothing.

      Timetable
      The times for classes Advanced and Year 2-3 may be different this new term. Times will be confirmed by new year.

      Nutcracker Family Workshop
      We will have a new Nutcracker Family Workshop in the new term at some point in January/early February. More information to come in time.

      I wish you all a beautiful and dancing Christmas and a Happy New Year.

      We'll see us in the term!


      08 December 2015

      The Nutcracker Family Workshop

      Sunday 13 December - 10.30-12.30


      This time of the year has come. I am delighted to offer a new Nutcracker Family Workshop.

      Children and grownups will dive their imaginations into the magic of The Nutcracker through dance and crafts. Enjoy the festive season with this enchanting ever famous ballet, perfect for the whole family.

      Have fun with Drosselmeyer and the magic that brings toys to life, learning dances of soldiers and mice set to Tchaikovsky's inspiring score.

      Our workshop includes a dance session, followed by arts and crafts, children will build their own props. Fruit and biscuits will be available.

      Children and parents creating their props.
      Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Family Workshop 2015

      This is a workshop for the whole family, open to all ages, no experience needed. Parents, brothers and sisters are welcome.

      Please note at least one adult per child needs to attend.

      Prices
      Child & Accompanying Adult - £25

      Bring a friend or sibling - £20 each

      Extra adult is free.

      Adult to child ratio: 1 adult to max. 2 children

      Where
      HACKNEY FORGE
      243a Victoria Park Village
      London E9 7HD

      Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. To book please contact:

      07550 722 693 or rod_maf@yahoo.com

      I look forward to seeing you all there!

      Advertisement in LoveEast Magazine


      Have you checked our ad in the LoveEast magazine, December issue? Looking very nice. Tell your friends! :)

      Come and join us - booking open for January. I look forward to seeing you in one of our classes.



      20 November 2015

      Christmas Family Day at the Royal Opera House

      Sunday 29 November 2015

      I am delighted to invite you to come to the Royal Opera House for a family day. Open to all parents and children enrolled and not enrolled in our classes, brothers and sisters, all are welcome to join.

      This is an event where the ROH opens doors for families to explore its artists and the world of opera and ballet. There will be creative activities for all in an informal setting.

      Every family day is different, but example activities running throughout the day are:
      • live music
      • dance activities
      • informal performances
      • make-up
      • costume dressing up etc.

      Please note activities are for 6 year-olds and up; younger children are welcome but some activities may not be fully suitable for them.

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

      I have been in contact with the ROH' Education department and on our date the themes will include The Nutcracker. It will be magical!

      Guided Visit and Tour
      I will receive you and introduce the Royal Opera House:
      • its history and the Royal Ballet Company
      • its connection with The Royal Ballet School
      • current artists and work
      • guided tour in the outside and public areas inside
      • I will be accompanying you throughout the day.

      Prices
      Adult - £6
      Child - £4

      Times
      Meeting and Guided Tour - 11.30am
      Family Day Event - 12.00-4.00pm

      Please note:

      - Every child that takes part in the activities must have a ticket.

      - Tickets must be paid in advance until Saturday 28 November in person in class or by bank transfer. I won't be able to purchase any ticket that has not been paid.

      - A group of 40 people have already their tickets reserved. If you still wish to join us, the Royal Opera House releases 70-100 day tickets on the day, which is unlikely to sold out. I am happy to meet you there at 10am on the day to purchase the tickets and include you in our group.

      - If you wish to buy the ticket directly with the Royal Opera House, note you won't be able to attend the guided tour.

      Eating & Drinking
      The Royal Opera House will have an open bar with light food, snacks, coffee, tea etc. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch if you want. With your ticket, you can also go out and back in the building, being the last entry at 3pm.

      Meeting Point
      Royal Opera House
      Bow Street entrance
      London WC2E 9DD
      view map

      Transportation
      Tube stations: Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern lines) and Holborn (Central line). Please note the closest tube station is Covent Garden, however due to engineering works, on weekends westbound trains may be exit only. Check before you travel. Leicester Square and Holborn are a short walk away.

      To book, please contact:

      07550 722 693 or rod_maf@yahoo.com

      Don't miss this opportunity, it is going to be an amazing experience. I look forward to seeing you all there!

      More information on the family day at Royal Opera House website.


      16 September 2015

      Ballet Year 2015/16


      We have just started our new ballet year 2015/16! Very happy for it. It was lovely to see our little ones back again so grownup after holidays.

      Check our timetable and fees, discounts and payment arrangements.

      Know more about our classes and other ballet activities we have for the year.

      I look forward to welcoming your child in our classes!


      29 July 2015

      Conclusions of the year 2014/15

      And another year has finished. It was a great year, full of adventures, ballet enchanted lands, and lots of fun. The ballet magic culminated in our Under The Sea end of the year sharing at Chisenhale Dance Space. Our sharing was a fantastic time that completed the 2014/15 journey. Here are the conclusions of the year.

      Ballet Year 2014/15

      This was a busy and intense year of growth in several aspects. This year we opened three new classes, including a Baby Class for 2 and 3 year-olds. We started in September with 17 children and ended with almost 50!

      Baby class.
      Reception class.
      Year1-Year 2 class.

      At the end of another year teaching ballet to young children, I conclude a few important things:

      • Children's well being comes first than the ballet principles. It is crucial that children of any age (and I would say adults too) have valuable class experiences where they feel good and emotional attachment is generated. Emotional bonding is what matters specially in early years, as if a child doesn't enjoy what he/she is doing, he/she will never learn or engage. Children will have a lot of time to perfect their technique as they grown older if they want to. Robert Cohan says: “teach with love and love what you do”, the rest will come in time.

      • Ballet and dance are there to make children better and happier, not the other way round. As Sir Ken Robinson very well used english words when we had a little chat last June when signing his book - I work through ballet, not for ballet. With me, ballet and art are here to enrich and brighten people's lives. If this will end up having an impact in ballet... Well, I think it definitely will.

      • It is very important that parents and children dance together in class. It has a very positive impact on the children and parents and their relationship, and so on the overall ballet experience. Here children share and live their dancing with their most important ones, and they see their most important ones value what is important for them, ergo they and what they do are important. Besides, sometimes children get to teach parents or “see if they can do it as well as you do”, which empowers children giving them ownership of the dancing. This moment is an opportunity for family to bond, and then ballet exists as part integral of their lives. See examples of this in our Alice's Family Workshop and in our Under The Sea end of the year sharing.

      • Performance is necessary to complete dance education and experience. At the end of our end of the year sharing I clearly saw how good performance experience was for all the children. It boosted their confidence and self-awareness, children were feeling good with themselves by having accomplished something important such as dancing to an audience. It is never easy to be exposed, but when they do, they grow and feel fulfilled. The dancing experience is completed with performance.

      As for me, I have ended up enriched and fulfilled out of this year experience. I had lots of fun, constantly learned, and grew into a better person and teacher. I feel my classes are growing clearer into my mission, which makes me very happy. Thank you all for being part of this.

      We'll see us in September!



      Under The Sea Ballet Sharing

      And another year has finished. It was a great year, full of adventures, ballet enchanted lands, and lots of fun. The ballet magic culminated in our Under The Sea end of the year sharing at Chisenhale Dance Space. Our sharing was a fantastic time that completed the 2014/15 journey.

      Programme

      Here I share our Under The Sea performance and the conclusions of the year.

      Under The Sea Sharing

      Our sharing comprised individual group dances of different sea animals ending with all groups dancing together with their parents. I am very proud of all children, they did wonderfully! They had lots of fun and, to me, that's what matters most.

      The Crabs
      The Divers
      The Octopuses
      Parents and children ready to dance together.

      It was an amazing time when parents danced together with their children. The stage was full of people and energy could be felt in the air. This moment had a very positive impact on the children and so on their overall ballet experience.

      Parents dancing with children "Under The Sea" theme.

      Parents, thank you for sharing this moment with your children, I would like you to know how well you did for dancing with them. (See the link bellow to know more about this in the conclusions of the year.)

      Parents dancing with children "Under The Sea" theme.

      All children together with their parents have created their own costume under given guidelines – well done mums and dads, we definitely had group cohesion, it was an amazing creative result!

      Octopuses' different costumes.
      Water's different costumes.
      Starfishes' different costumes.

      At the end of the dances, we had a contest to see which group was the most creative – can you guess who won? Hard to choose, they were all so good, but this time were the Octopuses!

      The Octopuses, winners of the contest of costumes.

      Prizes and goodies were distributed followed by our Ballet Achievement Certificate that celebrated the completion of the ballet year.

      Child and Mafalda posing with certificate.

      At the end of the sharing, I clearly saw how good was performance experience for all the children. It boosted their confidence and they were feeling good with themselves, specially those who were not very confident in class little before the show. I was very positively surprised! (See the link bellow to know more about this in the conclusions of the year.)

      All groups on stage.

      In the second year of business, this was my first performance organisation with my classes and I am very happy with how it went.
      It was a pleasure to develop a creative and stimulating artistic experience for the children. Not only for them, I hope our sharing has inspired and enriched everyone's minds and hearts.

      Child and mother at the end of the show.

      Here see the Conclusions of the year 2014/15.