Performing Arts Summer Camp

Exams

The L.A.M.D.A. Musical Theatre & Drama exams are taking place on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May in Claremont Stadium, Commons Rd, Navan. Please ensure that your child is in the centre at least 20 mins prior to his/her examination time. It is important that each child brings their own cd (backing track), favourite toy/book/photo or costume/props (if required) with them to the exam. It is not necessary to wear the academy uniform on the day, just whatever your child is comfortable in. We wish you all the very best of luck and enjoy the day as it is a fantastic experience and opportunity for everyone. The results of the exams will be given to the students at an Award Ceremony later in the month, time and venue to be confirmed.

Performing Arts Summer Camp

This year’s summer camp is even bigger and better than last year with the addition of an extra week and a new location. The theme for this year’s camp is Musical Theatre and it will be a fun packed and exciting week. If you are interested in taking part please send in your application asap, as places are limited. The following are the dates and times in each of the venues –

Academy Members €140, Non Members €150

Virginia – Ramor Gaelic Football Club – 5th – 8th August – 10am – 3pm,Tues – Fri

Ratoath – Community Centre – 11th – 15th August – 10am – 2pm, Mon - Fri

Navan – Korean Martial Arts Centre – 18th – 22nd August – 10am – 2pm, Mon – Fri

Please book early to avoid disappointment!!

Congratulations to

• Emily Woodfull from Virginia who has successfully been chosen to sing a solo part in a new single, which will be released for Christmas. The song titled “Christmas is a special time” is being launched for Christmas and all proceeds are going to the Holy Family in Cootehill for children with Autism. There are six schools from the Virginia area singing on the CD and Emily along with another girl is singing the solo parts. Well done Emily and we look forward to getting a copy of the CD!!

• Well done to Rachel McNamee from our Virginia Academy who modelled for Minx Clothes Shop in Navan on 26th March. Rachel hit the headlines in the Meath Post where they did a two-page spread on her modelling some of the clothes worn on the night. Looking good girl!!!

• Everyone at the Fashion Show in the Bettystown Court Hotel on 25th April had a fantastic night and it was all in aid of a great cause, Autism Ireland. Well done to the following students who danced on the night and those who modelled for Tantrums & Tiaras in Navan, and especially those who braved all and dressed in fancy dress for our new Costume and Dancewear Shop -

Aisling Grimes, Katie Duffy, Rachel McNamee, Kellie Rogan, Aisling Smith, Simone Murphy, Eddie Walker, Rochelle O’Reilly, Sadhbh Doherty Corcoran, Lisa Markey, Shona O’Dowd, Katie Emmett, Deborah Agbase, Kristina Keenan, Orla Cosgrove, Soricha Sheridan, Emma Dwyer, Jamie McClean, Sarah Bateson, Andrew Guy, Conor Tolan, Dillon Gorman, Laura Duggan, Scott Lyons, Ben Travers and not forgetting Sheena Duggan!! A night to be remembered!!

• The Korean Martial Arts Centre in Navan held an exhibition in Claremont Stadium on Saturday 26th April and we were there as guest performers on the night. We had two troops of dancers, students reciting poems, singers and drama pieces performed. Thank you to the following who performed on the night – Simone Murphy, Anna Leddy, Courtney McGrath, Saoirse O’Looney, Aisling Grimes, Rachel McNamee, Kellie Rogan, Aisling Smith, Eddie Walker, Rochelle O’Reilly, Ciara Menton, Laura Duggan, Orla Cosgrove, Lauren Hughes, Sarah Moran and Santino Santoro.

• We would like to thank the following who went to Filmbase in Dublin last week for auditions for the film Wakewood – Aoife O’Reilly, Saoirse O’Looney, Rachel O’Dwyer, Aisling Brennan, Saoirse Kearney, Emily Muldoon, Ellana Barber Reilly, Lauren Angell, Shannon Eager & Olivia Smith. It was a great experience for everyone and especially for Emily Muldoon who has been called back for a second audition, which will be confirmed at a later date.

• Aisling Brennan from our Virginia Academy was in Filmbase again this week for an audition for the film “Little Foxes”. We are waiting to hear back from the casting company as to how it all went but well done again Aisling.

• We would like to wish Eddie Walker (assistant dance teacher) continued success as he performs in the Sallynoggin College of Further Education’s Annual Show on 26th May. Booking Office Tel: 01 2312929

• Dance Ireland – Grainne O’Reilly our dance teacher in Navan is performing in the O’Reilly Theatre from 3-5th July. We recommend you try to see these shows especially any students wishing to pursue a career in theatre. Booking Office Tel: 01 2304115

• Congratulations to both Simone Murphy and Scott Lyons who filmed in RTE this week and will be seen on The Den adverts over the coming weeks.

• Also in RTE recently was Jenny Balfe McKeown from Kells who was picked to do special impersonations on The Den. Well done to Jenny.

At this stage I’m sure you are all aware that we are putting on Annie in The Solstice Theatre in Navan in January next year. We would like to thank all of you who auditioned over the past weeks and we were very happy with the numbers who turned up in all venues. The talent was amazing which meant it was tough when it came to the final casting but we are delighted with the final selection. Don’t worry if you weren’t available for the auditions as everyone from junior to senior classes will be involved in the show. We are looking forward to the rehearsals over the coming months and we promise a fantastic show for the entire family, one not to be missed. Dates of rehearsals and shows will be confirmed very soon.

New Recruit

We would like to welcome Ciara Menton from Ratoath to our team. Ciara will be helping out in the Teeny Tot Class every Saturday in Ratoath.

Farewell

Dan Huet our dance teacher in Ratoath will be leaving us on Saturday 24th May to travel and pursue his dancing career in China. We wish him the very best as he will be missed especially by many of his teeny tot fans!!! Eddie Walker will be teaching the remaining 3 classes of this term.

Mid Term Break

There will be no classes held on the following dates due to our Summer Mid Term break –

Saturday 31st May – Ratoath /Navan

Wednesday 4th June – Virginia

Thursday 5th June – Kells

The last class of this term is on the following dates –

Virginia – 18th June

Kells – 19th June

Navan/Ratoath – 21st June

NEW TERM IN SEPTEMBER

To secure a place for your child in September, please forward a €100 deposit. (This is for existing members only).

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Al All Others

Please note that this term is very long. We all know that September can be an expensive month so to secure your child’s place please send in a €100 deposit before 15th August. We will be offering additional places to new students on our waiting list from 18th August. If you would like to book in a new student, post full fee to us and we will call you to confirm your place is accepted. The new term runs from 3rd September – 13th December 08 inclusive. There will be no classes from 27th October – 3rd November due to the mid-term break.

May we take this opportunity to wish you all a great summer break and look forward to seeing you all at summer camp or back at class in September.

Sheila & Academy Team