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This newsletter is sponsored by Prima Movement Academy, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK with Teaching Qualification and student exams available worldwide.

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DTOL member Mary Ellis (mary_ellis@btconnect.com) from London, UK has some costumes for sale.

"I have got loads of costumes for sale as I am semi-retired and no longer require my collection of allsorts. I have made a DVD of a great selection of costumes. I did mention this on 'Dance Teachers on-line' some time ago I did have a few people sending for my DVD and I'm sure they were happy. I still have quite a few  costumes and have created a second DVD, But this time I will charge £5.00 for each DVD and return the £5.00 with the first order or the return of the DVD.

Postage & packing will be charged extra."

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And Jane White (jane@uniquecouture.co.uk) from  Skidby, East Yorkshire, UK also has "costumes I am looking to sell.

Last year I made costumes for a classical snow white and I am trying to sell them on - 42 chorus costumes for 8, 10 & 12 yrs and 5 principal dancer costumes.  They are unique (not Disney style) designed and made by myself and described as west end quality.  Unfortunately the person who made them did not pay for them and I have had to take them back.

The chorus costumes comprise a leotard in white lycra with organza frill at neck and organza puffed sleeves.  The skirts are made from 3 layers of net with an over layer of sparkle organza (not the hologram type).  The layers are attached to a white grossgrain band with is attached to the black belt. The belt is easily removed to be either used alone or for something else to be attached to the skirt or for the skirt to be used without the belt.  The belt velcros at the back and there is room for size adjustments with the lacing at the front.  The front edges are lightly boned to stop them collapsing.  They are for age 8yrs x 11 in white, 10 years x 19 white or peach and 12 years x 1 in lilac.  The 12 yr leotards have 2 layers of lycra at the front.  They all come with matching flower headbands.

The 'Snow White' Costume is a dress with skirt made for 14 yr old but will fit various sizes.  The skirt is yellow satin with a textured white voile overlay.  The waistcoat is separate and the red panel can be easily removed and replaced.  The front edges are lightly boned to keep it straight.  It has a net underskirt. It was worn with a white leotard underneath.

The wedding dress is best quality lace with lace edging made for a 14 yr size but will fit various sizes.  It has a net underskirt and a sash. It was worn with a white leotard underneath.

The black and white boys 'prince and king' shirts are in cotton with front eyelets and braid for approx 14 yr old.

Red and gold jacket is velcro'd at the front and can be adjusted for size. It is mounted onto calico for durability and has a matching shirt.

All garments have been cleaned and are an 'as new' condition.  They have been referred to as 'West End' quality and the brief was for good quality garments that could be broken down and reused for other productions.

I am looking for £35 for individual chorus costumes, £80 for the wedding dress and £70 for Snow White.  The shirts are £20 each.  The Princes jacket and shirt are £50.  I am prepared to negotiate on the price with anyone who wants larger numbers or the whole lot.

My phone number is 07946 648748."

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DTOL's online Shop now has a new DVD available for members resident in the USA and Canada.

The Up Down & All Around DVD is a great teaching tool to assist in teaching dance fundamentals to your students. The lessons are divided by specific dance skills and follow the same progression as a dance class. The Up Down & All Around Movement Guide is an added bonus which explains the lessons in detail, the skills you are addressing as well as fun variations you can do!

The Up Down & All Around DVD focuses on the elements of movement, creating a dynamic program accessible to all movers, regardless of age, experience or ability. Through games, teamwork, and imagery the DVD program works on enhancing body awareness, gross motor skills, balance and spatial awareness. The end result is an interactive fun kinesthetic learning experience developing stronger bodies and minds aware of their movement potential. This program is 42 minutes in length and is great for movers ages 2 and up.

The Up Down & All Around DVD received Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2009 Award and 10 Best Active Products 2009 Award. The DVD has also been featured in many magazines including Dance Teacher and Dance Retailer News. In its August 2009 issue, Dance Teacher called the DVD "an essential tool for teaching the fundamentals of movement."

You can check out more details at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/leapinglegs1.htm and make your purchase through the DTOL Shop at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/shop.asp

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A reminder that you can perform a number of DTOL membership functions online on your Member Page at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/memberlogin.asp

You can edit your DTOL listing, register your summer school/camp details and access the online newsletters and the DTOL Forum.

Don't forget to change the email address shown on your DTOL listing if you change the address! If you don't, you might not receive the newsletter!

Changing your password is easy - log in with your existing password and make the changes. Just make sure the new password is exactly 5 characters long and only alphanumeric.

If you link to the DTOL Forum from your Member Page, remember that the Forum password is:

teachingdance (case sensitive)

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Michaela Reeve (michaelareeve@hotmail.co.uk) from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire has "a 3 1/2 year old daughter and would like to start her with some dance classes. If possible at the weekend. Please can you confirm if you have any vacancies and when she could start?"

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THIS WEEK'S NEW DTOL MEMBERS

The reason for listing new members each week is to foster DTOL's community. I hope that, from time to time, you will find a DTOL member in your area, or who is teaching your specialism in another area, and you will want to make contact with them, to share experiences. That's what DTOL's all about! But the listing is also a "welcome" to the new members. Perhaps you can take a minute this week to email one of these members to welcome them to DTOL.

The second line in each case is what each member says about themselves.

Keisha Grant, London, United Kingdom. Email: keneishdance@mail.com
Keneish Dance a fresh and innovative Dance company. Combining African and Contemporary.

Keisha Grant, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Email: keneishdance@mail.com
Contemporary, African, Street, African contemporary

Victoria Thornton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. Email: victoriascruton@hotmail.co.uk
I am an experienced and qualified teacher in all aspects of syllabus and non syllabus.

Harry Andreou, Cyprus. Email: hrrandreou@googlemail.com
Contemporary Dance / Street Dance / Contemporary Street Dance

Kathryn Beamer, Queensland, Australia. Email: dance@qldjamfactory.com.au
Hip hop all styles, contemporary, ballet R.A.D, acrobatics, show teams, workshops

Reena Kulkarni, Texas, USA. Email: reena2k@yahoo.co.in
I have 6years experience in kathak and have represented my state in a no. of competitions

Jennifer Mac Mahon, Ireland. Email: jennimacmahon@gmail.com
Offering classes in Ballet, Modern/Jazz and Hip Hop, Ages 3 - 18, Fri/Sat

Miss Pole , Wisconsin, USA. Email: customercare@misspole.com
Wisconsin's original Pole Dancing, Lap Dancing, and Striptease Studios!

DTOL now has 6,871 members, in 95 different countries.

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Dance Teachers On-Line thanks Prima Movement Academy for sponsoring this newsletter.

Contact Prima Movement Academy at:

www.primamovement.co.uk
Email Clare Robson at info@primamovement.co.uk

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