0404-67650
32, Castle Street Wicklow

Principal: Stephanie Murphy B Phil (Hons) A.R.A.D. A.I.S.T.D. RAD Teaching Dip,Certified in Reality Therapy, Tutor for RAD Diploma and Degree course
Staff: Jane O'Brien A.I.S.T.D. M B Dip Zoe Patterson A.I.S.T.D. M B Dip
Aine Stapleton BA in Dance Studies Accounts Ina Gogan

The aim of this Dance School is to provide a nurturing, positive environment in which all students can develop their mental, physical, and emotional ability through the medium of Dance. The students are trained through the Royal Academy of Dance London Ballet syllabus and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance modern syllabus. Pupils have progressed on to professional work and a number have gained degrees in dance. Motivation and enthusiasm are encouraged by a highly qualified teaching staff and the use of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy.

William Glasser's psychology system Choice Theory is based on the premise that the only person you can control is yourself. This concept once absorbed is a hugely valuable life skill and is assimilated by the students from four years old in small steps. This is achieved by avoiding blaming, criticizing, belittling etc which are seen as ineffectual behaviors that produces only short term results. What is required in order to be a technically strong dancer is explained within the context of each year's syllabus and then the students are asked to evaluate on the criteria they have mastered. This promotes a confident and sound understanding of personal quality and ability independent of the teacher's praise. This self-evaluation is the key to personal progress.

By meeting their Basic Needs for Survival, Freedom, Fun, Power and Belonging within the class context, both students and teachers enjoy the reward of positive learning. Reminding students that they have chosen to attend and other options are available to them eliminates behavioral problems. The multiple intelligences, verbal linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily - kinesthetic interpersonal and intrapersonal as described by Howard Gardner are equally valued as opposed to solely aiming for skill acquisition. This broad-spectrum approach encourages a more rounded and mature self-understanding that will be of benefit in all walks of life.

First Term: 19th September 2005 to 4th December 2005
Half Term: 31st October 2005 to 4th November 2005-08-19
Second Term: 5th December 2005 5th March 2005-08-19
Christmas 19th December 2005 to 8th January 2006
Third Term: 6th March 2005 to 4th June 2006
Easter 8th April 2006 to 24th April 2006

We welcome Aine Stapleton to the staff. Like Zoe Patterson, Aine is an ex pupil of W S D. Aine took her degree in Chichester and is working with Myriad Dance Co. in Wexford and her speciality is Contemporary dance. Kathryn Gleeson is also joining to assist in ballet classes. She is studying for her dance degree by distance learning and teacher training in this school. She is already an outstanding dancer with her Advanced RAD ballet exam and comes all the way from Sydney! We would like to thank Jade Duffy for the years she assisted and we wish her well in her life choices.

Ballet gives the essential technique and postural habits from which other genres can be more easily assimilated. This year we have broadened the options for students by introducing Cheerleading / Hip hop for juniors and Contemporary for seniors. With Musical Theatre, Modern Dance, Jazz and Ballet they form a broad base for progression in dance for fun or to the semi and professional levels. A senior performance group will be formed which will also include opportunities for choreography- an exciting year ahead!

Fees have increased due to expenses. However, along with quality teaching and teacher ratio there is also supervision in the changing room and students may do their homework there before or after class. No extra charge will be made but please sign in and out with supervisor.

Term fees are due at the beginning of each term of ten weeks

Babies, 75.00 euro per term 3/4 hr per wk
Pre-primary / primary ballet 75.00 euro per term 3/4 hr per wk
Pre-primary / primary ballet with primary modern 120.00 euro per term 1.5 hrs per wk
Grade one ballet 85.00 euro per term 1 hr per wk
Grade one ballet with modern or hip hop 120.00euro per term 1.75 hrs per wk
Grade one ballet with modern & hip hop 140.00 euro per term 2.75 hrs per wk
Grade two and three (two classes a week) 130.00 euro per term 2 hrs per wk
Seniors Grade four ballet up 200.00 euro per term 3 hrs per wk

Two classes a week are required for grade two and above after grade three, ballet optional.

Special Offer:
Seniors any number of classes 220.00 euro per term
Grade six up may work off fees by assisting with juniors on Saturdays am by arrangement

Reduction 10.00 euro per sibling per term

Classes held at: Glebe School Church Hill, Wicklow

First Term Monday 19th September 2005

Monday 3.30-4.15 pm Primary modern
4.15-5.00 pm Grade one modern
5.00-6.00 pm Grade two modern
6.00-7.00 pm Contemporary dance

Tuesday 3.30-4.15 pm Babies
4.15-5.15 pm Grade two ballet
5.15-6.15 pm Grade eight ballet

Wednesday 3.30-4.15 pm Primary
4.15-5.00 pm Cheerleading / Hip /Hop juniors
5.00-6.00 pm Grade two ballet
6.00-7.00 pm Grade eight ballet

Thursday 3.30-4.15 pm Pre-primary ballet last years babies
4.15-5.15 pm Grade one ballet
5.15-6.15 pm Grade four ballet
6.15-7.15 pm Grade six ballet

Friday 3.30-4.15 pm Primary ballet
4.15 -5.15 pm Grade one ballet
5.15-6.15 pm Grade three ballet
6.15-7.15 pm Grade six ballet

Saturday 10.00 -11.00 am Grade one ballet
11-00 -11.45 am Pre-primary last years Tuesday babies
11.45 -12.30 pm Babies

12.30 -1.30 pm Grade Three Modern
1.30 - 2.30 pm Musical Theatre /Hip Hop
2.30 - 3.30 pm Body conditioning /choreography
3.30 - 4.30 pm Inter modern

4.30 - 5.30 pm Rehearsal time for performance group

PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE BY PHONE AND LEAVING A MESSAGE OR CALLING TO
32, CASTLE ST BETWEEN 10-12.30 PM OR 2-4 PM

Classes may be altered to suit numbers

Code of Practice
As we have a waiting list we request that a term's notice or payment in lieu should be given in the event of leaving.
Fees are due at the beginning of each term. Lapsed fees may incur loss of place.
Proper notice should be given to a previous school attended.
The principal's approval is required before dance classes of a similar discipline are attended elsewhere.
The principal's approval is required before a student takes part in an external dance performance.
Unnamed lost property will be either given to charity or sold for student sponsorship.

Primary school children are requested to wait INSIDE the school premises until collected.

Parents/Guardians are reminded that dance teaching does benefit both pupil and teacher by the use of minimal appropriate physical contact. This allows for positive feedback in relation to correct placing and range of movement as well as support and encouragement. As Glasser's ideas of'Choice Theory' are employed in this school, teaching is always through positive reinforcement and self-evaluation. If you have any queries please feel free to contact me. Observing a class may be arranged for those unused to our dance class procedures.