ZION STUDIOS

Hip Hop Dance School

Can you believe that we are nearly at the end of the term??! It feels like this year is flying past,

but one thing that we always look forward to is our end of term concert showcase!!

The kids and teachers have been working really hard, and they cant wait for you to see what they have been working on

this term! Under the current event guidelines, and being at the orange traffic light setting we will be holding 2 x concerts with no limits - yay!

Tickets are on sale NOW!! They are $8.00 per ticket per session. Everyone requires a ticket to enter.

Friday 01st July 6.00-6.45pm

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Friday 01st July 7.30-8.30pm

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Concert Info

Term 2 Concerts- 6.00pm and 7.30pm:

We have two shows 6.00pm and 7.30pm. Everyone is involved in both shows. Please take note of the below dates and details:

6.00pm Concert:

When- Friday 01st July
Concert Time- 6.00-6.45pm
Call time- 5.30pm Sharp ( Not before please)
Please bring your child around to the Spark Room Door to be signed in.

7.30pm Concert:

When- Friday 01st July April
Concert Time- 7.30-8.30pm
Pick up Time- No later than 8.45pm ( Students are to remain in the Spark Room and be SIGNED OUT by their parents to leave. This is for everyone's safety)

Students are to remain in the building the duration of the time of both concerts. From when they arrive at 5.30pm until pick up by 8.45pm. We will have everyone in separated areas to allow for social distancing and to abide by the current guidelines. The café will be open with dinner options, so students can bring some money to purchase dinner in between the shows if they wish.

Dress rehearsal

Wednesday 29th June

4.00-6.00pm – ALL CLASSES/Crews

6.00-7.30pm-Academy (All Semi Advanced/Advanced students after the Studio wide rehearsal from 4-6pm)

Please note: This rehearsal is a dress rehearsal. All students MUST come in full costume, makeup/hair optional.

Costumes – List attached to the bottom of this email and is on your Dance Studio Pro Accounts.

Music/Mixes- Most of the music and mixes are already uploaded to your Dance Studio Pro Accounts. The rest will be by next week latest.

Café

The café will be open on the night with some dinner options, snacks and drinks. We will email out a food list on concert week what is on offer.

Health & Safety main points:

Masks are encouraged to be worn but not compulsory.
No parents will be allowed backstage (Teaching Team & performers only, and any parent volunteers.)
Performers will be in the backstage area, spectators/parents will be in the audience, we will need to keep these two areas separate.
If you are sick, please stay home.

Any questions, please let us know.

Alicia and Liise.

Zion Studios Timetable.

Here is our Term 2 timetable. If you are new to Zion and are unsure of what class would be a good fit for you then ask us via our chat icon on the website and we will be happy to help!

Fees

All payments must have been made or instalment plans underway by Monday 2nd of May. If you have not made a payment

or communicated with us regarding a payment plan by the 2nd May, your child may not be able to continue the term.

Classes

Please arrive at-least 5 minutes before your class starts.
All students must have a drink bottle with them.
Must wear appropriate clothes to move/dance in. e.g.- Lace up shoes, shorts/T-shirt
Beginner (4.00pm classes) classes finish at 4.50pm as the last 10 minutes is left available for communications & allows the Teacher to get sorted for their next class.

Important Dates for this Term:

June 6th Queens Birthday - No classes running

June 10th Catchup class for classes missed from Queens birthday

29th June Concert Dress rehearsal

July 1st End of term concert

Term 2 Concert – Friday 1st July

Our end of Term concerts are something that all the families, teachers and kids look forward to.

Our term 1 concert was an awesome opportunity to showcase how hard everyone worked amidst the uncertainties of covid and we were all so proud of every single student who performed. We can't wait to see how well this next concert will be!

We will send more information out closer to the date, so make sure to check your emails regularly!

Getting in Touch

We aim to reply to emails or queries within 3 business days. The easiest and most efficient way for you to communicate with us is via email – office@zionstudios.co.nz or through our website. Please check our FAQ section on our website before sending us a query as it may have the info that you are after.

Please note that our studio is staffed by part time teachers and management, supported by volunteers. This means that we may not be available to connect or respond straight away. If you want to meet with Zion staff you will need to email us and we will be in touch to find a time that works best for everyone. Please do not simply turn up and expect that there will be somebody available to see you.

Please also respect our personal time and don’t contact staff outside their work hours unless you have a specific agreement. Please utilise our email, website, or Zion Facebook account.

2022 Teachers and Leaders

We are very privileged to have a great team of teachers, interns, and teaching assistants.

Studio Coordinator: Alicia Murphy

Youth & Dance Development Coordinator: Annaliisa Fidow

Teachers: Setu, Jobelle, Ruby, Taylin, Jessie, Mistifah

Interns: Riley, Jess H, Chloe, Bronte

Teaching Assistants: Paige, Tyron.

Belongings

This is a busy building with several people and organisations using it, not just from our studio or Northcity church. It is open to people to come and go and the café area is not a secure area to leave belongings. Please ensure your child always keeps their belongings with them and takes responsibility for their own stuff. If you have lost an item, please ask to be directed to the lost property bin.

Queries

We have a website, that holds a lot of valuable information, so please utilise that. If you have any suggestions for things that would be useful to have on the website, please let us know. If you are unable to find answers to your questions, please email us.

Email: office@zionstudios.co.nz

Phone: 03 375 0850

Website: http://zionstudios.co.nz

Facebook/Instagram: Zion Studios

Thanks, Annaliisa & Alicia 😊

Term 2 Showcase!!

DANCE IS THE MECHANISM, WHANAU IS THE GOAL.

The primary purpose of Zion Dance Studios is:

Through Hip Hop Dance, to offer young people to express themselves creatively in a safe and welcoming environment, investing in their social development, personal well-being as well as there dance skills.

Come learn with some of the best at Zion Dance Studios. All of our dance instructors are passionate and ready to offer the knowledge that they have. Whether your focus is technique, improvement or you’re just looking for a new way to work out , have fun and make new friends, you can find it here. Explore our site for more information, and feel free to reach out with questions.