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I am thrilled to announce that Fleet-Wood Dancentre will be moving to a new location in August of this year!!!  I am joining Theatre Collingwood in the "former Enterprise Bulletin building" beside the Library, 51 St. Marie Street at the corner of Simcoe St.

Borrowing a quote from Theatre Collingwood's Press Release The collective dream of a vibrant cultural arts scene is truly a win-win partnership between Rick & Anke Lex (owners) and Theatre Collingwood for the benefit of the entire community.

I am THRILLED to be able to move Fleet-Wood Dancentre, and be a part of, this exciting new Arts & Culture Centre in Collingwood.

Rick notes, "the conceptional rendering of the exterior by local artist Jason Alexander suggests a grand entrance and facade which complements the heritage surroundings.


Attached is a copy of the artist's picture for you to have a peak!  I will be investing in a new sprung sub floor for Fleet-Wood dancers, and hope that I can count on a few "carpenter dads" to help me complete the task.

 

Sharron Fleet

Artistic Director

 

And...

September 30th, "Miss Sharron" was honoured to receive the "Arts and Culture Award" recognized for her outstanding achievement in fostering dance arts in the Collingwood area. She put forward her student/alumni Colin Eccles as an up and coming artist in the field of music and dance. Since then, Sharron Fleet, Fleet-Wood Dancentre students, alumni and staff worked hard to produce their 9th Nutcracker, December 17, 2011 at Meaford Hall!! Two sold out performances!!! Bravo dancers !!!
 
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April Update

RECITAL TICKETS ON SALE ....... You choose your seats!!   $20 per seat. No Refunds.
This is the time when Tracy Langlois, Recital Coordinator is available to answer you questions, and help you choose your seats.   If you want to have several seats grouped together for family, this is the day to purchase your tickets.   Fleet-Wood accepts cash, cheques, and post-dated cheques. 

Recital:  June 9,  2 pm and 7 pm.   Meaford Hall (is a beautiful spacious, air conditioned theatre! short 25 minute drive from Collingwood)

D1 and C2 (Sat morning classes) dance in the 2 pm show
B5B and Boys hip hop dance in the 7 pm show.
Everyone else dances in both shows.

Volunteers: A tradition at Fleet-Wood is to ask for volunteers to help at the recital, to keep it a well oiled machine, running smoothly.   Various positions are available from greeting dancers, to selling flowers, chaperones, back stage help, etc. etc.   So plan to watch a show and help a show.   Some volunteer positions require purchasing a ticket.   All these details will be clearly stated, and posted in our entrance way. 

Tutus: March was Tutu month for me....  You can have a peak during your visits to Fleet-Wood!

Ballet Exams: June 28:  confirmed   Rehearsal June 27.   I will be contacting the students/parents shortly as to who qualifies this year.   Adult Modern noon to 1:00, followed by Adult Ballet 1:00-2:00 on Fridays.

 

Also:

  • March 31: Recital tickets go on sale. $20 all seats. Giving parents two months to purchase their tickets. You choose your seat when you buy your tickets. Large groups should plan to purchase March 31.
  • June 9: Year End Recital... 2:00 pm and 7 pm. Your child will dance in one, or both shows, list will be up early March.

Snow,rain, snow rain, crazy winter weather!!! Should we have to cancel, due to unsafe driving conditions, please check your emails that day after 3:00 p.m., also I will leave a message on the Fleet-Wood Answering Machine 705 446-1568, also announced on 95.1 The Peak FM. So when in doubt, please call or check your emails.

  • Recital 2012: "Fleet-Wood Time Warp" Held at Meaford Hall, Meaford. Work is beginning for the older students. We have a good mix of the "oldies from Beatles to Genesis" ...Long John Baldry, disco, and more to pick. By the end of January everyone except the C2 and D1 (3-6 yrs) will have started their piece. Little ones start late Feb/March. Costume sewing has begun!!! to complete the 500 plus pieces needed to dress our show!
  • Cecchetti Day is for the ballet students taking Cecchetti Ballet Classes. If you class begins with the letter "A" you will have received the necessary information. At Fleet-Wood Dancentre, children have the opportunity to take the pre-professional training under the "Cecchetti Method of Ballet" which provides stepping stones to becoming a professional dancer or Cecchetti ballet teacher. This training begins at the age of 6 years.
 
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January begins the process for Recital 2012 entitled "Time Warp". Lots of music from the past including Genisis! Adult classes begin in Ballet, Modern and Social Dance. Cecchetti Ballet students prepare for Cecchetti Day in February where they will have classes at Canada's National Ballet School with Cecchetti teachers from the school and Examiners. The process of designing and sewing over 600 pieces of costumes for the year end performance will begin.