May 2021 Newsletter

MAY 2021 

AVR NEWSLETTER  

Check out our NEW WEBSITE* – www.avrdance.co.uk * New Website Launch 01/06/ 

WELCOME BACK! 

First of all, a huge welcome back to all our AVR family. It is so lovely to have everyone  in the studio again and thank you for putting so much effort into your lessons over  zoom. We are extremely proud of your resilience and work ethic and know we have  all come out stronger than ever. We also say a big AVR welcome to our new students  and their families who have joined us since lockdown ended. It has been fab to meet  you all and we hope you have enjoyed your experience here at AVR so far. We cannot  wait for all the exciting things that are to come this year for all our students!  

AVR THEATRE SCHOOL RETURNING  SEPTEMBER 2021 WITH MATILDA! THEATRE SCHOOL  

Returning this September! Applications for AVR Theatre School are now open. Returning every Saturday from September in preparation for our first show Matilda Jr, with performances in November. We are so excited to be one of the first set of ‘Revolting Children’ to be  able to perform this production as licensing has only just been released. 

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW TEACHERS 

WELCOME BACK
MISS SIAN!

Miss Sian has now
returned after her
maternity leave.
She gave birth to a
beautiful little girl,
Reeva. Miss Sian
will be teaching our
gorgeous Primary’s.

Dance Studio Pro

Thank you for all of
your patience and
support whilst
swapping over to
DSP. We swapped
to this software to
improve
communication.
Please keep an eye
out for emails from
DSP / Dance Studio
Pro.

Stay Connected

Please make sure
that if you have
Instagram or
Facebook you are
following us to see
pictures of what we
are getting up to in
class.

Another Welcome to the coolest kids in town! LIL BEATZ 

Another welcome! Lil Beatz has recently started using our studios for their street classes, open to children aged 2-6. We are so happy to be working with them and love seeing such smiley faces when the students arrive for their lessons. Mr Ryan is now teaching for Lil Beatz Blackpool, as well as continuing on with our street classes at AVR. We can’t wait to watch those little stars take to the stage! 

Renovation work 

During the last lockdown a large amount of building work  has taken place throughout the AVR leading to the  renovation of studio 3 (previously studio 2) and a fantastic  green room for our students. Work is continuing to add  another new studio (studio 4) to our facilities, with the aim that this will be ready for September, providing more options and benefits to all our students. Throughout lockdown we also renovated the sports bar downstairs  and continue to work on the lounge.  

You may also have noticed the bowlers. We officially  purchased the bowling green and pavilion 2 years ago  and we are thrilled and very proud that it has now been  restored to it’s former glory as a bowling green.  Downstairs is now a members bar, however parent’s are  very welcome to apply for membership. Membership will  give you discounted drinks and discounted entry on some  events. Please speak to Denise for more information.  

Competitions – We are extremely proud of how well our students have done with online competitions during  lockdown with lots of medals and trophies awarded. In our most recent competition, all 4 of the group dances  entered placed in 1st, with a number of our soloists placing in the top 3 for their categories too. We are already  looking forward to being able to compete in person again this year and our show teams are working super hard in  preparation. Big thank you to Kirsty for organising our competition teams.  

Performance Team – We are looking to add students to both of our current Performance Teams. Please enquire at  Reception or with Miss Amie for more information.  

Privates – Limited slots are still available for private sessions. Please enquire at Reception or by messaging AVR  directly if you are interested. 

MOANA JR SUMMER SCHOOL 2021  

The ocean is calling! We cannot wait to get started on our production of Moana Jr, which will be rehearsed over  our summer school (Monday-Friday for 2 weeks starting on August 2nd). It is open to all children aged 5+ and will  finish with 3 spectacular shows over Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August. The price for the 2 weeks is £200 which  includes all costumes and 2 tickets to any of the 3 performances. Auditions for main roles will take place on June  6th 2021. Application forms available from reception.  

AVR THEATRE SCHOOL RETURNING 2021  

Returning this September! Applications for AVR Theatre School are now open. Returning every Saturday from  September in preparation for our first show Matilda Jr, with performances in November. We are so excited to be  one of the first set of ‘Revolting Children’ to be able to perform this production as licensing has only just been  released. The Theatre School will replace the Musical Theatre classes which were put in place to comply with  COVID restrictions. If your child wishes to be part of the Theatre School please complete an application form.  Spaces are limited and we have received huge interest and wish to prioritise places to current AVR students. The  cost is £12 for 3 hours 9 -18yrs and £10 for 2.5 hours for 6-8 yrs Applications can be made online or via a form  from reception. Please note that there will be new packages available for September 2021 including the theatre  school.