News
News
Farewell!!
We all have to say goodbye to Alison Caldwell (aka Aly) who is leaving dancing, after 13/14 years, to go to uni, we wish her all the best in her adventure!!! A night out will be held on 2nd July'10, if you would like to attend please let Fiona know by Thur 1st July.
Holidays
There will be no dancing from Monday 5th July for 2 weeks. Dancing will be back on a usual week beginning Monday 19th
Dance gear
If you require any leotards/shoes/t-shirts please ask for an order form. Once completed hand it in to Fiona with the correct money and your items will be ordered.
Exams
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the dance exams, everyone passed with great marks!!! The results of the exams will be handed out in Aug. I will put up a date in the dance hall once the medals have arrived.
Bag packing
We will be bag packing on Sat 21st Aug'10 11.45 - 4pm at Asda Livingston. I expect all teenagers and adult dancers to attend this to raise money for this years show. Remember if you do not take part in the fundraising you will have to pay for your own dance costumes.
London trip
For the second year running we had a trip to London where not only did we have a fantastic time at 'move it' where we took dance lessons from top dancers/teachers we also met some famous people and had a great time. Some of us also enjoyed a spot of shopping while others had a very 'scary' tour of London bridge and the tombs!! there was also the trip to the BBC studios where we had a very educational tour and watched Graeme Norton rehears for the Euro vision song contest auditions.
Christmas parties
The under 10's class will be having a Christmas disco on Monday 21st Dec'09, 5.50-7pm. If you are able to please put your name on the food list which will be on the notice board soon.
The over 10's classes and the adult class will be going bowling on Tue 22nd Dec'09 we will be playing a game of bowling with a buffet table beside our bowling isle!! dancers will have to pay for this it will be around £12 each. Any one wanting to go must get their names to Fiona.
The dance show will be held in Linlithgow academy on Sunday 13th Dec'09, the show will start at 2pm. All dancers to arrive at 1.30pm. All under 10's dancer to bring a hair brush and 2 small bobbles as they will be getting their hair done by our hairdressers!!
The sound and lighting rehearsal will be on Thur 10th Dec'09 at 6pm until9pm, all younger dancers should be finished by 8pm.
Craigshill Gala
We have been asked to perform highland dancing in the gala again this year! The gala will be held on 22nd Aug. The parade is leaving Letham primary school at 11am and walking to Riverside primary school.
I am looking for parent and dancers help to man our t-shirt decorating stall!!!
London trip
This was a fantastic trip enjoyed by all who went. We got a lot out of it and learned lots of new dances, steps and styles. Next year's 'move it' will be held on 13th and 14th March'10.
Competitions
Congratulations to Alison C, Alison T, Nicole and now Emma N who are competing in highland competitions. Alison C and Nicole both shared the novice cup at Bathgate this year. The girls have always done me proud not only winning lots of medals but dancing really well in their sections. Keep up the hard work girls. x
If you are interested in compeating in highland competitions in the future please let me know.
Raffel money 2006
The money raised went towards supporting a group to work volantry in Peru for 2 weeks helping to improve facilities for orphaned boys in Peru, there will be photos of the boys and the work party in action! on the night of this years show.