MY TURN 2010 letter

Crossways: Saturday 20th March, 12pm – 1pm
Prendergast: Saturday 27th March, 12pm – 1pm


“My Turn” is your event – your turn. Now you can have a go, so choreograph your own dance, write your own song, or write your own comedy drama. If you’ve always wanted to, or just don’t know what it might be like – please have a go. It’s for you and we’re all here to cheer you on.


This event is open to students from Montage’s Saturday Schools. It is not a competition, but there are guidelines and your progress will be closely monitored by staff to help you produce the best work you possibly can. So here goes:


· You can do a dance, a comedy script or a song in any style you wish. Really enjoy choosing your music for dance (be original!), or the topic for your drama or song. You can use music for another song if you wish or sing without any music accompaniment. Nothing offensive please.

· Each piece must be no longer than 2 minutes 30 seconds and no shorter than 1 minute 30 seconds – we will be VERY strict on this.

· Your number or numbers can be performed solo by you or as a duet/trio with friends.

· You must create your pieces outside of the Montage classes – so do it at home!

· Musical accompaniment - you must provide your own named CD.

· Costume can be worn, but usual class clothes are absolutely fine – this is not a show! Small props may be used.

· Teachers will give positive feedback and guidance.


To join in there are 2 dates you need to work to:

Ideas by 6th Feb: You need to write a few lines on a named sheet of paper telling us what you’d like to do – parents can help with this! Please give this info to- the relevant teacher.

Plans by 6th March: This is where we need to see a plan of your story or dance or song, so write down its beginning, middle and end and give it to your teacher.
If we’ve got a lot of entries, the teachers will ask you to show your work before
the “My Turn” event. We will tell then you if your piece is developed enough to be shown.

Presentation Day: You will perform your song, dance or act on the stage to students, teachers and families.

Parents/Carers: Parents do encourage your children to take part and help them along the way – it’s always great fun. Just ask a teacher if you have any questions.

HAVE A GO – AND HAVE A BALL!
We look forward to seeing what you come up with!