Dates For 2010
DATES FOR 2010
Saturday 16th to
Thursday 21st January
VICTORIAN CONVENTION
Jane Moore Academy of Ballet
Highett
Wednesday 7th to
Sunday 11th April
TEACHING CERTIFICATE COURSE
Sunday 18th April
COMBINED SCHOOLS CONCERT
Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading
Sunday 2nd May
PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOP
Sunday 23rd May
CLASSICAL MASTERCLASSES
Sunday 30th May
JAZZ MASTERCLASSES
Sunday 6th June
TAP MASTERCLASSES
Sunday 6th June
SCHOLARSHIP TECHNICAL CLASSES
Sunday 27th June to Wednesday 30th June
COMPETITIONS
Whitehorse Centre, Nunawading
Sunday 24th October
CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
South Oakleigh Secondary College
Please note the onus is on individual members to ensure that entries for all events are received at head office by the cut off date advised. All forms are located in the SFD Manual. Updated pages for the manual will be distributed at the Convention or posted to members who do not attend.
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Introduction of DVD's
Please note that the new syllabus DVDs are now available for purchase. A reminder that they are priced the same as the videos ie. $66.00 for Levels 1 & 2, $77.00 for Levels 3 & 4 and $88.00 for Levels 5 & 6.
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Fabric Numbers
Schools might be interested to learn that Kwik Kopy (there are various locations across Melbourne) now print on fabric (light mesh) numbers which can be customised in any font or size. These can be pinned to exam attire and are light and hard wearing.
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Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students (and their teachers!)
Students who successfully completed Level 10/Advanced in 2009:
Georgia Doyle
Tap
Dance Central
Hayley Fairweather
Tap
Dance Central
Kate Cremer
Tap
Casinia School of Dance
Jenna Cremer
Tap
Casinia School of Dance
Rebecca Gleich
Tap
Bell-Rose Academy of Dance
Amanda Jones
Classical
Beau-Rock Ballet School
* Level 10 Jazz candidates results not available at time of newsletter production
Students who received Honours With Distinction for their exam in 2009:
Chloe Eckley
Jazz 3
Ringwood Ballet
Sophie Pomie
Jazz 3
Ringwood Ballet
Lilian Miniken
Jazz 4
Ringwood Ballet
Madeline Pratt
Jazz 6
Ringwood Ballet
Tahlia Alonaritis
Jazz 6
Ringwood Ballet
Phillippa Keltie
Jazz 6
Dance Lab
Madeleine Clark
Jazz 6
Brighton Dance
Isabelle Spinoso
Jazz 8
Ringwood Ballet
Emily Mignot
Jazz 8
Ringwood Ballet
Natasha Ritchie
Jazz 9
Ringwood Ballet
Chloe Eckley
Tap 3
Ringwood Ballet
Miranda Garofalo
Tap 3
DanceStruck
Morgan Smith
Tap 3
Dance Central
Alexander Ritchie
Tap 4
Ringwood Ballet
Eliza Mignot
Tap 4
Ringwood Ballet
Matilda Lamb
Tap 4
Ringwood Ballet
Brittany Cubitt
Tap 4
Croydon Dance
Shaylee Griffiths
Tap 4
Mt Isa Dance
Tahlia Alonaritis
Tap 6
Ringwood Ballet
Danielle Christesen
Tap 9
Croydon Dance
Tegan Dry
Classical 3
Victorian Dance Academy
India Lancaster
Classical 3
Dance Station
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Annual Convention 2010
Please be advised the annual Convention will be held from Saturday 16th – Thursday 21st January 2010. Further details and a registration form have been included with this newsletter. Please contact Head Office for any additional queries. Also just confirming that attending an express day every second year would be all that is necessary in order to fulfil Inservice requirements.
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Working With Children Check
As you would be aware, it is a compulsory requirement for all Active teachers to gain a Police Check or Working With Children Check. Please note as a requirement to secure your exam booking, you must provide a photocopy to head office with your booking form. These can be obtained at any Police Station or Post Office. For further information please call 1300 652 879 or visit www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren.
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Exam Dance Reminder
Teachers are reminded to keep the content and music of the exam dance movements relevant to the students age. Some movements sourced from video clips and similar media may not be appropriate for inclusion in their routines.
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Teaching Certificate Success
Southern Federation of Dance wishes to congratulate the following person for gaining her Teaching Certificate during 2009.
Amanda Burt
Jazz
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Choreographic Competition
This day was again another great success. We had wonderful performances by participating students and the standard of work shown was varied and really interesting. Thank you to all helpers and to the teachers for encouraging your students to perform. We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful support of teachers and parents on the day who gladly give up their time to help run this event.
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Membership Renewals
Membership renewals are enclosed with the November/December newsletter. Just a reminder that you must be a financial member to participate in the convention.
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Member News
Some exciting news from Isolation Performing Arts studio students ~
Previous scholarship winner Brianna Anderson is currently on her second contract at the Moulin Rouge Paris and Lauren Anderson (also past scholarship winner) is currently appearing in the Wicked show at Universal Studios Japan. Also four VET Dance students received perfect study scores last year and are all receiving Premiers’ Awards in 2009.
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SFD Committee 2010
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED JOINING THE SFD COMMITTEE?
A very important part of the future of Southern Federation of Dance is the commitment and enthusiasm by members to join the Committee of Management. Are you able to contribute one day a month to attend a meeting and assist at the various events throughout the year because we would love to see some new faces. The following points provide you with an idea of what to expect:
• The minimum term on the Committee is for a period of 12 months.
• You are required to attend regular meetings (approx. 4-6 weeks apart) at pre-arranged destinations during business hours. Meeting dates will be set for 12 months at the first meeting after the AGM – to help you with planning.
• You are expected to volunteer your services to assist with the running of major SFD events like the Competitions (General and Choreographic), Combined Schools Concert, Teaching Certificate Exam days, Inservices, Masterclasses, fundraising days etc, when available.
Please consider the valuable input you could make to supporting Southern Federation of Dance through your opinion and ideas. This is the perfect way to make your voice heard!!! Please contact Head Office for a nomination form if you would like to take up this opportunity.
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Retiring Examiner - Janine McGrath
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge a person fundamental to the establishment and continued success of SFD – Janine McGrath is retiring as an Examiner after 23 years. As one of the organisation’s longest serving and dynamic forces behind the growth and development of the jazz syllabus, we would like to thank Janine for her experience and dedication to examining SFD students from all over Australia. Her encouraging words and enthusiasm at Masterclasses will be sadly missed.
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Updated Syllabus
Southern Federation of Dance is extremely excited to advise the ongoing continuation of updated syllabus levels with the launch at the Convention of Classical levels 1 to 5 and Tap levels 7 & 8.
Classical 1 - 5
The syllabus for Classical 1 to 5 has been revised. Some existing exercises have been incorporated along with new enchainements, which is accompanied by a completely updated compilation of music. The existing levels 1 to 5 will only be covered on the express day, with the new syllabus launched on Wednesday 20th January commencing with the Classical 5 class.
These new updates are optional in 2010, but will become compulsory from 2011.
Tap 7 & 8
The Examiners have also updated levels 7 & 8 Tap - you will still recognize some exercises, but many new combinations have been included. This work will be launched on Monday 18th January, commencing with Tap 8.
These new updates are optional in 2010, but will become compulsory from 2011.
Jazz 7 & 8
A reminder to all members that from 2010 it is compulsory to enter students in Jazz 7 & 8 using the updated syllabus.
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Trainee Examiner Program
Due to the considerable growth in SFD in recent years ... a number of new trainee Examiners will commence training in 2010.
Prospective Examiners are invited by a joint decision of the Board of Examiners and Committee of Management to submit a resume outlining reasons for wanting to become an Examiner and reasons they feel they would have the ability to examine. Board of Examiners and Committee of Management jointly assess resumes, taking into account past experience and qualifications. After deliberation, the prospective Examiner may be offered the opportunity to commence training. Consideration is given to potential Examiners who may have strength in one particular style, or who may be able to examine across a number of styles.
A one on one training program commences with an experienced SFD mentor who has at least 5 years examining experience in the main style to be examined. Trainee Examiners sit in at examinations for at least 20 hours, viewing a range of candidates in a variety of levels in styles they will prospectively examine, for future consistency. Additional work with their mentor away from examining to assist with formalities of report format and writing is also undertaken. If successful during the training period, their mentor will recommend to the Board of Examiners and Committee of Management for the trainee Examiner to be offered a probationary contract for a 1 year period.
Congratulations to the recently approved Trainees who you may observe attending examinations at your studio during 2010.
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Exam Certificate Amendments
As per the Examination Recommendations guidelines, any teacher requesting amendments to certificates must notify the office IN WRITING of any changes and include payment of $11.00 per certificate for replacements.
Changes include:
- Candidate name spelling
- Incorrect levels
- Change of dates
- Changes needed due to illegible writing
Exam confirmation sheets should be typed or written in block letters as the writing on certificates is taken directly from these forms.
All amendments will be processed after 1st October, and collated for distribution to members via the examiner. NO AMENDMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
Examiners may use spelling corrections offered on the day for their written reports.
Southern Federation of Dance
P.O. Box 2218
Rowville VIC 3178
sfd@pacific.net.au
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