Please note that the dress rehearsal and photo shoot will be on Thursday June 14th at The Haven Auditorium from 3:30 -6:30.

Performances will be on Sat. June 16th at 11am, 2pm and 3pm.

Hi all,

The following classes are available, on a first come first serve basis, for drop ins and make up classes at my studio.  Drop in’s are $12

• Tuesday Advanced 6:30 pm
• Wed. beginner 10am
• Thursday intermediate 9:30 am
• Friday beginner adult ballet  5:30pm
• Saturday All levels 9:30 am (No class April 14)

These classes are available for drop in (not make up classes) at the Rec. office:

• Thursday  intermediate 3pm
• Thursday INTRO to beginner 4pm

Congratulations go out to Jacklin Buckingham, Devon Burroughs and Quartz Lavilla-Healey for their second place finish at the 2012 Upper Island Music Festival’s dance competition on Monday in the Ballet demi-point category. Jasmine Brenner earned a first place finish in the Young Choreographer’s category. They danced beautifully and showed great poise!

Pre school ballet ages 3-4.  Monday 12:45-1:15 April 23-June 11^th (8 classes, 1 dress rehearsal/photo day on Wed June 13^th, 2 performances on June 17^th and a costume rental) $90.00. Classes at MaraGold Home Studio

Kinderballet.  Friday 1:45-2:45 March 30^th to June 8^th .  Note: Dress rehearsal/photo day is on Wed June 13^th and 2 performances are on June 17^th. $110.00

Grade 1-2 ballet. Wednesday 3:00-4:15 April 3rd to June 6^th (no class May 23^rd) Note: Dress rehearsal/photo day is on Wed June 13th and 2 performances are on June 17th. $155.00

Grade 2-3 ballet. Tuesday 3:00-4:15 March 27^th to June 5^th (No class May 1^st) Note: Dress rehearsal/photo day is on Wed June 13th and 2 performances are on June 17th. $165.00

Teen ballet. Wednesday 4:45-6:15 March 28th to June 6^th Note: Dress rehearsal/photo day is on Wed June 13th and 2 performances are on June 17th. $185.00

Performance ballet. Friday 2:45-3:45.  By invitation only. April 13 to June 15^th.  Note: Dress rehearsal/photo day is on Wed June 13th and 2 performances are on June 17th.

Adult ballet Friday 5:30-6:30 to June 6th. $90 (9 classes) at Maragold Home Studio

For new clients…Please take advantage of the free assesment before the next session begins on March 27th. Email to register.

Private and partner training packages available.

Spring group classes are as follows:

Beginner Pilates:

Monday 10am April 2-June 4th $100

Wednesday 10am March 28th to June 6th (no class May 23) $100.00

Thursday 4pm INTRO to beginner March 29th to May 31st at GES

Intermediate Pilates

Thursday 9:30am March 29th to May 31st $100.00

Thursday 3pm (at GES) March 29th to May 31st
 

Advanced Pilates:

Tuesday 6:30pm March 27th to June 5th $110

All levels Pilates: Saturday 9:30 March 31st to June 2nd $80 (no classes April 14, May 5th)

Beginner Ballet:  Wednesday 6:15-7:45 March 28th to June 6th.  Register by calling 247-2014.

Classes for the winter session 2012 start this week and next.  The schedule is as follows:

Pilates:

A free private assessment classes is available to all new clients!

• Monday 10am beginner . Jan 9 to March 12. $90. No class Feb 27th
• Tuesday 6:30pm advanced. Jan 10- March 20 $80. No class Feb 7/14/28. FULL
• *Thursday 9:30am beginner. Jan 12-March 15. $90. No class Feb 23. FULL
• !!NEW!! Adult (very) Beginner Ballet Wed. 6:15-7:45 at GES $125
• Thursday at Gabriola Elementary School.  3:15 all levels. Jan 5-Mar. 15. No class Feb 23/Mar 1. $110
• *Thursday 5:30 All Levels. Jan 12-Mar. 15. No class Feb 23/Mar 1. $80
• Saturday 9am run/Pilates with Lesley and Mara. Jan 14-Feb 18 $100.00
  

* A $10 credit will apply to all clients who have paid for the Thursday holiday mini session.

Pilates private or partner training:

Private and partner training is the best way to boost your fitness level and learn to move as perfectly and efficiently as possible. These classes are available at my home studio at your home.  Take home programs are also available. The fall 2011 prices are in effect.

 Private training:

• 1 private class $55
• 5 Private classes $250 ($50 each) 
• 10 private classes $450 ($45 each)
   
  Partner training:

• 1 class $65

• 5 classes $300 ($60 each class)

• Ten classes $550 ($55 each class)

As always these rates are negotioable and a sliding scale is available where required.

Ballet: Classes Jan. 6th to March 16th. (no classes Feb 23-Mar 2)

• Pre school Ballet Friday 11:30-12:00 Jan. 13-Feb 17 $50. Classes at Home Studio
• Performance ballet. Friday after school. More info upon request.

The following classes will be held at the GES gym and registration is through Virginia at 247-2014 or by emailing Miss Mara

• Kinderballet Friday 1:45-2:45 $90
• Grades 1-2 Wed 3:15-4:30 $115
• Grades 2-3 Tues 3:00-4:15. $115
• Teen ballet Wed 4:45-6:15 $125
• * NEW* Adult (very) Beginner Ballet Wed. 6:15-7:45 $125

It has been a busy Winter season at Gabriola Dance.  Leadiing off, the “We Are Family Dancers” did a great job opening up the Pied Piper show.  Thanks as always to Jenny Feenan for letting up tag along with her production. It’s always a blast and the performance experience is invaluable. As for performances, I couldn’t be more proud of the Kindar/gr 1 children who played the parts of the Greek Godesses in the School’s Drama club performance of Icarus. They were truely beautiful and performed with a maturity well beyond their years.  Rounding out this winter’s highlights were the class recitals.  All the children have learned so much.  Sometimes it amazes me what even one or 2 hours or ballet a week can do to a childs physical and mental devellopment.

In the new year, dance class days will remain the same with some possible tweaking of times to accomodate the school’s needs.  Added to the schedule will be a performance class for the advanced students to prepare for the Upper Island Music Festival in Nanaimo in March. There will also be an end of the year show this May. Also, an adult beginner ballet class will be offered at the school gym on Wednesdays at 6:15. 

Check back here in late December for more details.

This holiday season I am offering 20% off all Pilates gift certificates. So, for every $80 you spend you get a $100 gift certificate to be spent on any Studio Pilates class…group or private.

It’s a great way to start the new year and keep those resolutions!

If you are looking to keep fit between turkey dinner and New Years Feasts, here are some options…Please register  via email.

 Monday 10am Dec 5, 12, 19, Jan 2, 9 $50 

Tuesday 6:30 advanced class Dec 13, 20, Jan 3, 10 $40

Thursday 9:30 beginner Dec 8, 15, 22, Jan 5, 12 $50.00

Thursday 5:30 All levels Dec 8, 15, 22, Jan 5, 12  $50