ENCORE! Occasional notes on recent activities This is our 'magazine' page containing reports on previous Ballet Society functions and items of specific interest. The contents are edited by a sub-committee of the Ballet Society. Items are replaced as events progress.

BALLET SOCIETY COMMITTEE 2009-2011 A note from the Society's President, Josie Woodgate O.A.M. Elections were held at the Annual General Meeting on 30 April. The following members were re-elected/elected to the Committee of Management and I am sure you will join me in congratulating all of these people who have committed to supporting the Society's aims: Helen Amoore (New Member), Catriona Bruce (Vice Pres.), Coralie Carson, Joy Cassidy (Vice Pres.), Jenny Chynoweth, Robin Collins, Ian Drew (Hon Treas.), Norma Drew, Terri Fitzsimons, Helen Hunwick, Marlene Kavanagh, Jeanette Levy, Pamela Luhrs (Hon Sec.), Patsy Martin, Ann McKie (New Member), Colynette Patrick, Constance Pennell, Ruth Triggs, Kay Williamson, Josie Woodgate (President). The Society wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Margot Seeley and Patricia Tyler for their years of service on the Committee, particularly for their work in the Dancers Deli and for the Trading Table. We look forward to seeing them at the Ballet Centre and know they will continue to enjoy the ballet and our functions. Top.

"MEET THE NEW DANCERS" Evening function, February 2009 Six dancers who joined The Australian Ballet this year were welcomed by Ballet Society President, Josie Woodgate and interviewed by Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet, David McAllister (right) - against the backdrop of the Studio 8 barre and wall mirrors. We learned about their backgrounds in ballet, their present interests, and their aspirations for the future. Back row: Noah Gumbert, David McAllister, Brett Chynoweth. Front row: Luke Marchant, Kristy Corea, Karen Nanasca, Valerie Tereschchenko. The session began with a short video prepared by Paul Brickhill, Head of Music and Audio-Visual Coordinator at the Australian Ballet School, showing excerpts from the 2008 Graduate Exhibition, featuring the five dancers who graduated from the school last year. After the session the dancers and David joined members and guests in The Dancers' Deli for supper and champagne. There is more on the new dancers on The Australian Ballet's website. Top.

Notes ... The Australian Ballet e-mail Newsletter. The Australian Ballet provides a monthly e-mail Newsletter entitled "Spin". You can subscribe through their web site. Top.

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