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The SSD NewsSSD-Bay SSD-Bay has been a huge success, so much so that we have not even had time to list all the items sold on our website! Remember, if you have dance wear and shoes that are now too small or surplus to requirements, just pass them to Neil and Sarka and we will sell them on your behalf so you can put the money towards those new items you've had your eyes on! Certification Congratulations to the Saturday team who all received their first certificates of achievement in Ballroom and Latin American dancing. The children have worked very hard to attain excellent grades ranging between grade 2 to grade 5 and should feel very satisfied with the effort and commitment that they have shown. SSD are introducing certification based upon the following scale of achievement (this is very similar to the IDTA Dance Education Syllabus standards). Our certification is as follows: (Juvenile/Junior/Youth/Adult) Level 1-5, Bronze, Bronze Plus, Silver, Gold, Gold Plus. All children who dance with SSD will be awarded certificates based upon their achievement against the above certification standards. St. Bedes Catholic School SSD have recently met with teaching staff at St. Bedes catholic school and are hoping to create an after school lesson which will take place every Monday at 15:35 until 16:20. Watch this space for further updates. All Saints CofE Junior School SSD are hoping to start lessons at All Saints CofE Junior School in Fleet very shortly. We are about to conduct an assembly with the school following a very successful workshop where 32 children participated in learning the Cha Cha. According to the school, ever since there has been a huge level of interest and many requests from the children for SSD to hold an after school lesson at the school. SSD have currently reserved the Wednesday after school lesson which we believe will be starting within the next 4 weeks. Street Dance
Christmas 2009 Please note that we will not be providing tuition during the period 18th December 2009 - 3rd January 2010, as we aim to have a well-deserved rest! Castle Hill Junior School SSD are delighted to announce that our next evening dance show and performances involving year groups 3, 4, 5 and 6 will take place in June 2010. This will be a ticket-only event and, when released, tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket prices will be announced nearer the performance date. Based upon this years show, this event will be spectacular and not to be missed! Tadley Primary School Tadley Primary School in Tadley, Hampshire is the latest school to join the SSD programme with nearly 50 children wanting to join the lessons. Lessons will be commencing after half term and will occur every Thursday starting at 3:30pm. SSD look to secure its own brand range of childrens training clothing. SSD are currently reviewing the possibility of introducing its own range of childrens dancewear specifically designed to provide families with a cost effective solution which will cope with the rigours of wear and tear, whilst remaining fashionable and affordable for all. Using the companies black and red colours garments are likely to include:
Click on the thumbnails below to see an example of what the clothing will look like: 
 Ravenscote Junior School Ravenscote Junior School in Frimley, Camberley, Surrey has recently joined the SSD program with an unprescedented response. With 50 students wishing to join the lesson, this has lead to a waiting list and the option for an additional lesson to be held subject to agreement with the school as the Year 3 group will also inevitably provide additional pupils. “SSD - Dance Bay” SSD are considering the creation of a portal on its website allowing parents to sell used dancewear including footwear at cut down prices. Due to the fast rate of growth of most children many items become unusable very quickly yet remain in perfect condition for re-use by another. This service is about to go live! “LETS DANCE”
Well done to Year 3 and Year 6 pupils at CHJS. Watch this space for more of productions in 2010! Adults Lesson (Camberley Area) SSD are planning to create a new Adults class in the Camberley area following many requests. Subject to permission this lesson may take place at Ravenscote Junior School and we are hoping to be able to provide this service from late Q4 2009 onwards. Watch this space! Summer Boot Camp 2010 Subject to finding a suitable venue from which to hold such an event, SSD plan to arrange for a Summer 2010 ‘Boot Camp’ allowing for up to 50 students to participate in a fun filled adventure vacation lasting between 4-5days. Our plan would include the following:
If parents are aware of suitable venues please let us know as well as any other ideas for consideration or inclusion. Watch this space! Facebook – Strictly School Dancing Ltd (www.facebook.com) SSD now has a Facebook page, so if you are old enough and allowed access and use then why not become a fan! Follow the link on our homepage for more information. Start and Finish Dates To date, SSD provides parents via their children, printed cards that detail start and finish dates throughout the school year for our lessons. We aim to publish this information as it becomes available to us through our website as this remains an easy access area for all to view the most up to date and relevant details regarding their childrens lessons. Links Do you run a small business? Would you like to add your website details to our links page? Could we add ours to yours? Would you like to advertise through our website? To find out more, simply contact us by phone or by e-mail through the website. In The Spotlight! Each month SSD will be offering students the opportunity to feature in our section “In the Spotlight”. This is a fun and new opportunity for students to write a few words about themselves their progress with dancing their likes their dislikes, where they see themselves in 12 months time, their age, school, which lesson(s) they attend and any personal requests they may have i.e. In need of a dance partner etc This feature will include a small photograph of the student also. |
