October Newsletter

Quote of the month:

“When I miss class for one day, I know it. When I miss class for two days, my teacher knows it. When I miss class for three days, the audience knows it.” – Rudolf Nureyev




Happy Fall, Master Ballet Academy families! October is finally bringing a bit of cooler weather to Phoenix, and with it, our Nutcracker season is starting. We held our auditions in the last weekend of September, and we’ve seen lots of wonderful dancers eager to be part of our show. The preliminary cast was announced on the last day of September, and we have our first rehearsals scheduled on Friday, October 8th. Hope everyone is excited. Please plan on attending the cast meeting for important information about the production and to sign up as volunteers. Thank you to the parents who already signed up. The production would not be possible without all of you.

October is also Michael Jackson month. In his honor, Nikkia is teaching Thriller to her hip-hop students. Hope you all have fun with that! Anyone want to join them? Just sign up for his month. It is a great way to celebrate Halloween, too.

Speaking of Halloween, on Saturday, October 30th, we invite all students to dress up for class. Of course, you should still consider that you'll need to dance in your costume, and you'll need to wear your dance shoes, but other than that, you can be as creative as you'd like. Best costume in each class will win a small prize.

Studio Announcements:

Unfortunately Zumba will no longer be available on Wednesday nights. You can still get a good workout with Tony on Saturdays, regular times.

If you are interested in competing for Master Ballet Academy, please sign up at the front desk, so Mr. and Mrs. Wozniak can meet with you and set a schedule for you. We are currently getting ready for Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition and The World Ballet Competition.
Upcoming Events:

Nutcracker 2010

Cast meeting: October 8th, 5pm

First rehearsal is following the meeting, at 5:30 pm, Oct. 8th.
Please plan on attending both.
Rehearsal schedule is posted at the studio and emailed to the dancers.
If you don’t get an email with the schedule, please contact the studio and make sure that we have a correct email for you on file.


Shows: at Herberger Theater,
On Thanksgiving weekend,
Friday, Nov. 26th at 2pm and 7pm,
Saturday, Nov. 27th at 2pm and 7pm.
Sunday, Nov. 28th at 11am and 2pm.


Writing Contest
In 100 words or less describe what the Nutcracker ballet means to you, your past experiences, if you’ve done it before, your thoughts about it if it is your first time. Best entries (it could be as short as one sentence, or a full paragraph) will be published in the November newsletter, as well as in the Nutcracker program. Please email entries to the studio at masterballetnews@gmail.com no later than October 30th.




Student of the Month
Our student of the month this time is Billy Lee. He is signed up for unlimited classes and is taking ballet technique, stretch and ballroom. He had perfect attendance this past month, he is always there on time, and is working hard in every class. He has a great attitude in and outside the classes. Billy is a home schooled 8th grader.


October Birthdays:
Gabi Keski - October 13th, Tony Garcia (Zumba teacher) - October 17th, Hailey and Kirsti Reinsch - October 17th, Hayley Man - October 17th, Karina Sbiera - October 20th, Sophia Maxie - October 20th, Rachel White - October 27th, Elyse Salisz - October 31st.
Happy Birthday to you all!