January Events
Productions and Classes with Elise
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The Little Mermaid Auditions!
Dancing bubbles, enchanted mermaids, magic sea
flowers and glowing eels are just a few of the exciting characters that
will dance across the stage in the new ballet The Little Mermaid!
The Little Mermaid will be presented by the newly formed Red Rose
Civic Ballet (see next article). Elise Ericksen will be producing and
directing the production. Auditions will be held on January 13th at the
Collins View Dance Center, 318 SW Palatine Hill Road in SW Portland. All
who audition will receive a part, but attendance to the audition is very
important. If you are interested in participating, but cannot come to the
audition please call as soon as possible.
The Audition Schedule
1:00 - 1:30 ages 5 - 7 (beginning/pre-ballet, also pre-approved 3 or 4
year olds may audition at this time)
1:30 - 2:30 ages 7 - 10 (beg and int levels or ballet 1 and 2)
2:30 - 3:30 ages 10 through adult (int and adv levels or ballet 3 and
higher)
3:30 - 4:00 pointe work for all advanced dancers
We are looking for as much parent participation on stage as possible,
so if you would like to be a part of the production just let us know. As a
parent dancer you do not have to audition, just sign up!
There is a suggested $5.00 donation for the audition class.
There is no experience necessary to be a part of the ballet.
By February 1st all children participating in the ballet must be
enrolled in a ballet class at the school of their choice. (A few
exceptions will be made, if you have a concern please call.)
The performance date is scheduled for Saturday, April 21st at the
Multnomah Arts Center Theater in Multnomah Village.
Rehearsals will be at the Collins View Dance Center, 318 SW Palatine
Hill Road. The rehearsals will be held every Saturday between January 13th
and April 21st and they will be between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Depending on
your part the rehearsals will vary. A rehearsal schedule will be available
at the auditions. Dancers may miss a rehearsal, but all absences must be
excused. The dress rehearsal on Friday April 20th is mandatory.
The cast list will be posted on the website before midnight on Sunday
January 14th.
There will be small production and costume fees of $30 each. The
production fee will help to cover the cost of the rehearsal space and
theater as well as sets and props. The costume fee will go towards the
creation of the costumes. Although all parents are encouraged to volunteer
there are few key roles that will require more time and energy. For these
roles there will be a break in the fee.
Costume Mistress: No costume fee
Stage Manager: No production fee
Set-Up/Strike Manager: No production fee
Also for a second child in your family there is a reduced fee of $20
and parents may participate for free.
If you have any questions please call (503) 975-2049 or e-mail
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Introducing The Red Rose Civic Ballet
The Red Rose Civic Ballet's mission is to present
innovative interpretations of classic fairy tales and ballets. The goal of
RRCB is to present one ballet for every season. For 2007 there will be a
Spring ballet (The Little Mermaid) and a Fall ballet. In 2008 we hope to
present a Summer and Winter ballet as well. Be looking forward to further
information in regards to the future of this exciting new ballet
performance group.
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Five Point Ballet
Program
The Five Pointe Ballet Program begins January
8th!
The Winter Term runs through March 23rd. Classes in ballet are offered
at levels Pre-Ballet I through Ballet III. Classes are offered Monday
through Thursday. The Five Point Ballet Program is offered through the
Tigard Recreation Association. Elise also teaches two ballet/tap
combination classes with TRA Pre-Dance II and Ballet/Tap I and II.
Pre-Ballet I (FULL) Monday 3:00 - 3:45
Pre-Dance II (FULL) Monday 12:30 - 1:15
Ballet/Tap I/II (One Spot Left) ages 6-9 Monday 4:00 - 4:55
Ballet I/II for ages 6-9 Thursday 5:00 - 5:55
Ballet II/III for ages 8-15 Monday 5:00 - 6:25
Ballet III for ages 10-18 Wednesday 4:00-5:25
Pre-Pointe for ages 9 and up Monday 6:30 - 6:55
All Classes Are Located At The Tigard Grange Hall
13770 SW Pacific Hwy Tigard, OR
Pricing for Winter Term Jan. 8 - March 23
Registration Fee: $15.00
Pre-Pointe: $38.50
All Classes 45 mins - 1 hour: $77.00
All Classes over 1 hour: $115.50
Ballet III Mon. and Wed. plus Pre-Pointe: $269.50.
Recommended Uniform: Pink Tights, Pink Soft Ballet Shoes and a black
leotard. Hair in a neat bun with hair pins.
The Five Points
1. Placement
2. Performance
3. Practice
4. Pre-Pointe (level II and up)
5. Pilates (stretching and strengthening level II and up)
And of course, FUN!
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Portland Dance Academy with Pacific
Festival Ballet
Miss Elise will be teaching several class for
ages 3 - 5 at Portland Dance Academy (also known as Pacific Festival
Ballet) on Friday and Saturday mornings. Friday mornings beginning January
5th, there will be a class for 3 - 5 years olds from 9:30 - 10:30am. Also
there will be an intro to dance class for 4 -5 year olds on Saturdays from
9:00 - 10:00am and a creative dance class for 3-4 year olds on Saturdays
from 10:00-11:00am. For class details call (503) 975-2049. January
registration is currently open for all of these classes. For pricing and
registration information call Portland Dance Academy at 503-245-5269 or
visit their website www.portlanddanceacademy.com.
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Gym Kids
There will be some exciting new classes in
Gresham, OR at Gym Kids. Miss Elise will be teaching several classes in
ballet and jazz on Tuesday nights in Gresham.
3:15 - 4:00 Intro To Dance ages 3-4
4:15 - 5:00 Intro To Dance ages 4-5
5:00 - 6:00 Intro To Dance ages 5-7
6:00 - 7:00 Ballet/Jazz Combo ages 8-12
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Garden Home Recreation
Center
Tap and Ballet At Garden Home Recreation Center
Tuesday
9:00 - 9:45 Itsy Bitsy Ballet I 2-3 year olds
10:00 -10:45 Itsy Bitsy Ballet II 3-4 year olds
Friday
4:15 - 5:00 Tiny Tappers 3-5 year olds
5:00 - 5:45 Tapping Kids 5-6 year olds
To register call GHRC at 503/629-6341
Garden Home Recreation Center
7475 SW Oleson Rd
Portland, OR. 97223
If you are out of district you can still participate by paying is a
$50.00 fee. Out of district registration begins January 12th.
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Website Coming Soon!
Be on the look out for a new website that will
have all of the information found here and more! This site will be a
source of information for The Little Mermaid and class information. The
cast list for The Little Mermaid will be posted here and fun pictures and
videos will be available for viewing. Everyone in this newsletter e-list
will receive an e-mail as soon as the website is up (unless you request to
be removed).
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Dancer Photo Shoot
I will be taking some photos at rehearsals for
The Little Mermaid and a couple classes that I teach. I would also like to
have a special photo shoot for any dancers who would like to come! Stay
tuned for dates and times!
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Who Is Miss Elise
Elise Ericksen has been instructing young dancers
for 8 years. Ms. Ericksen has a B.A. in dance from St. Olaf College. She
has taught at several dance schools in the Portland area as well as in
Northfield, MN. While training with the Vashon Dance Institute and Dance!
Vashon in Washington, she performed such roles as the Sugar Plum Fairy
(shown in picture), Firebird, Alice (from Alice In Wonderland) and many
others. She has also choreographed and produced two full length ballets:
The Year of The Fairies and Hansel and Gretel. She also assisted with
Portland Community Ballet's production of The Sleeping Beauty. Elise is
very excited to be directing the Five Point Ballet Program and The Red
Rose Civic Ballet!
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