Hello Ballet Gloria Dancers and Families,
Merry Christmas! I just wanted to remind you all that tomorrow, Friday 12/29/06, is the Ballet Gloria Christmas party. Please wear comfortable clothes that are modest and easy to move in. If you are in the 4:15-5:15 class, please wear your leotard and tights under black (movable) pants and a Christmas sweater. If you have been learning "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear", please try to review it before tomorrow. Also, I would really appreciate everyone reviewing their memory verse--tomorrow will be recitation day. See you all tomorrow.
God Bless
Josie
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Student Performances of The Nutcracker
Hello Ballet Gloria Dancers and Families,
This post is for those who have purchased seats for either of the two Student Performances of "The Nutcracker" (Wed. Dec. 13 or Thurs. Dec 14). Several of you have asked me whether you will receive tickets to present at the door and, if not, how you will be able to gain entrance. You will have no tickets or proof of payments--just show up and tell the people at the desk that you are with the "Ballet Gloria Homeschool Group". They will then check you off a list and direct you to your seats. If there are any problems, please call my mom at (210)-710-7806.
The performance will start at 10:00a.m.--it would probably be best to plan on getting downtown and parked by 9:30a.m.
I will look forward to seeing you all there.
Thanks
God Bless
Josie
This post is for those who have purchased seats for either of the two Student Performances of "The Nutcracker" (Wed. Dec. 13 or Thurs. Dec 14). Several of you have asked me whether you will receive tickets to present at the door and, if not, how you will be able to gain entrance. You will have no tickets or proof of payments--just show up and tell the people at the desk that you are with the "Ballet Gloria Homeschool Group". They will then check you off a list and direct you to your seats. If there are any problems, please call my mom at (210)-710-7806.
The performance will start at 10:00a.m.--it would probably be best to plan on getting downtown and parked by 9:30a.m.
I will look forward to seeing you all there.
Thanks
God Bless
Josie
Monday, November 20, 2006
Thanksgiving Break
Hello Ballet Gloria Dancers and Families,
I just wanted to remind everyone that there will be NO CLASSES this Friday, November 24. I hope you all have a restful and pleasant Thanksgiving that is rich in God's abundant grace.
Classes will resume on Friday, December 1.
God Bless
Josie
I just wanted to remind everyone that there will be NO CLASSES this Friday, November 24. I hope you all have a restful and pleasant Thanksgiving that is rich in God's abundant grace.
Classes will resume on Friday, December 1.
God Bless
Josie
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Hello Ballet Gloria Dancers and Families,
I just wanted remind everyone that we WILL have classes tomorrow, 11/3/06. We will be starting a new dance. We will also start working on a new memory verse, 1 Peter 1:8-9 MSG (you can access this online at http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%201:8-9;&version=65). Level one will work on 1 Peter 1:8 (the first two sentences of 1 Peter 1:8-9).
Please make sure your child is ready to recite 1 Peter 1:6-7 (or 1 Peter 1:6b for level one)--we will be doing recitation and treasure box tomorrow.
I am so sorry that I did not post a reminder about classes last week. I will look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! God bless you all!
Josie
I just wanted remind everyone that we WILL have classes tomorrow, 11/3/06. We will be starting a new dance. We will also start working on a new memory verse, 1 Peter 1:8-9 MSG (you can access this online at http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%201:8-9;&version=65). Level one will work on 1 Peter 1:8 (the first two sentences of 1 Peter 1:8-9).
Please make sure your child is ready to recite 1 Peter 1:6-7 (or 1 Peter 1:6b for level one)--we will be doing recitation and treasure box tomorrow.
I am so sorry that I did not post a reminder about classes last week. I will look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! God bless you all!
Josie
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
October 6 Classes
Classes for levels 2 (3:15-4:15p.m.) and 3 (4:15-5:15p.m.) will be held this Friday, Oct. 6, 2006. Alex Bowden will be teaching these classes. Please continue working on 1 Peter 1:3-5.
Thanks
God bless you all
Josie
Thanks
God bless you all
Josie
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Where and When
Ballet Gloria will meet at OHC in the D1 wing on most Friday afternoons. See the different level descriptions for different times.
Dates: These dates are planned meetings. Please be sure to check this blog on Thursday afternoons to be certain that there are not schedule changes. The slim schedule in October and November is due to Miss Josie's travel schedule and college audition/interview dates. It is possible that we could arrange a substitute teacher for those Fridays on which Miss Josie is unavailable. Again, please check this page for schedule updates.
2006
September 8, 15, 22, and 29
October 13 and 20
November 3, 17, and 24 (yes this is the day after Thanksgiving!)
December 1, 8, 15 (Christmas party), and 22
2007
pending
Dates: These dates are planned meetings. Please be sure to check this blog on Thursday afternoons to be certain that there are not schedule changes. The slim schedule in October and November is due to Miss Josie's travel schedule and college audition/interview dates. It is possible that we could arrange a substitute teacher for those Fridays on which Miss Josie is unavailable. Again, please check this page for schedule updates.
2006
September 8, 15, 22, and 29
October 13 and 20
November 3, 17, and 24 (yes this is the day after Thanksgiving!)
December 1, 8, 15 (Christmas party), and 22
2007
pending
Guidelines for Participation
1. Dress Code:
Solid color leotard – no low cut front or back, and preferably no spaghetti straps.
Pink tights.
Pink ballet shoes (avoid Starlight or Dance Now brands)
Ballet skirt (optional)
If wearing cover up pants, please make sure that they are not too tight – and no slogans across the backside.
If you do not have ballet attire, a modest tee shirt and leggings or sweats are fine.
Cover ups should be worn to and from class. Please do not walk around the building in your leotards. If you leave the area to use the restroom, cover up. Ballet attire helps you move freely. It also allows the teacher to see where your technique needs correcting. It is NOT to show others the beauty of your body. God knows how beautiful you are – He made you, and He is who counts. Please think carefully about your clothing selection and why you choose to wear what you wear. A current ‘Christian’ tee shirt has the slogan “modest is hottest” across the breast area. So it begs the question, how does an invitation to look at the breast area in order to read a slogan show modesty? It doesn’t. And does the word ‘hottest’ lead the mind to pure thoughts? No. That does not mean that you cannot have any slogans on any tee shirts …just be careful.
Please remember that modesty is a form of respect for our brothers and sisters in Christ. It is one of the ways that God has called us to bless, love, and protect those around us, both on and off of the dance floor. If you know that you should not wear a certain outfit to Ballet Gloria because it violates our modesty rule, then don’t wear that outfit – anywhere!
2. Parental Supervision: Parents need to be with their children. Do not leave your child unattended. If your child will need a snack, please provide that, and encourage your child to clean up after the snack. Because we cannot adequately track all food allergies, please ask your child to eat only the snacks that you provide.
3. Safe Place: Ballet Gloria is a safe place. Competitiveness, defiance, degradation of self or others, or disrespect of parents will not be tolerated. We are here to be the hands and feet of Jesus to each other. Please choose to bless others with our words, actions, and attitudes.
4. Respect the Building: Please respect this place which so many people call their worship home. Please minimize messes and clean up trash. Please do not play with the foam art work on the walls.
5. Attendance: Although we do not require perfect attendance, and understand everyone’s busy schedules, we do ask that you attend as often as you can.
6. Borrow Box: The Ballet Gloria borrow box has extra skirts, tights, leotards, and old shoes. Please feel free to borrow as needed, and recycle what your child no longer needs for the use of her classmates.
7. This is a free class. If you feel led to give, please consider making a donation to Christian Hope Resource Center or Fundacion del Suenos. Information on both programs is available through the OHC office.
Solid color leotard – no low cut front or back, and preferably no spaghetti straps.
Pink tights.
Pink ballet shoes (avoid Starlight or Dance Now brands)
Ballet skirt (optional)
If wearing cover up pants, please make sure that they are not too tight – and no slogans across the backside.
If you do not have ballet attire, a modest tee shirt and leggings or sweats are fine.
Cover ups should be worn to and from class. Please do not walk around the building in your leotards. If you leave the area to use the restroom, cover up. Ballet attire helps you move freely. It also allows the teacher to see where your technique needs correcting. It is NOT to show others the beauty of your body. God knows how beautiful you are – He made you, and He is who counts. Please think carefully about your clothing selection and why you choose to wear what you wear. A current ‘Christian’ tee shirt has the slogan “modest is hottest” across the breast area. So it begs the question, how does an invitation to look at the breast area in order to read a slogan show modesty? It doesn’t. And does the word ‘hottest’ lead the mind to pure thoughts? No. That does not mean that you cannot have any slogans on any tee shirts …just be careful.
Please remember that modesty is a form of respect for our brothers and sisters in Christ. It is one of the ways that God has called us to bless, love, and protect those around us, both on and off of the dance floor. If you know that you should not wear a certain outfit to Ballet Gloria because it violates our modesty rule, then don’t wear that outfit – anywhere!
2. Parental Supervision: Parents need to be with their children. Do not leave your child unattended. If your child will need a snack, please provide that, and encourage your child to clean up after the snack. Because we cannot adequately track all food allergies, please ask your child to eat only the snacks that you provide.
3. Safe Place: Ballet Gloria is a safe place. Competitiveness, defiance, degradation of self or others, or disrespect of parents will not be tolerated. We are here to be the hands and feet of Jesus to each other. Please choose to bless others with our words, actions, and attitudes.
4. Respect the Building: Please respect this place which so many people call their worship home. Please minimize messes and clean up trash. Please do not play with the foam art work on the walls.
5. Attendance: Although we do not require perfect attendance, and understand everyone’s busy schedules, we do ask that you attend as often as you can.
6. Borrow Box: The Ballet Gloria borrow box has extra skirts, tights, leotards, and old shoes. Please feel free to borrow as needed, and recycle what your child no longer needs for the use of her classmates.
7. This is a free class. If you feel led to give, please consider making a donation to Christian Hope Resource Center or Fundacion del Suenos. Information on both programs is available through the OHC office.