St Patricks Day Parade Arrangements 2019

St Patricks Day Parade Arrangements 2019

NOTE THERE IS A FINAL REHEARSAL 4.30 to 6pm FRIDAY 15th IN OLD ABBEY DANCE STUDIOS ON SUNDAY THE 17TH..  STUDENT SAFETY COMES FIRST.. MEETING AT St Vincent De Paul Shop, OPPOSITE MOTHER HUGHES PUB ON THE NORTH ROAD AT 11AM. Please note this is different to other years, we are NOT meeting at the O’Raghaillighs GAA. Report to Wendy on arrival and please ensure you give her your name and number. The parade begins 12pm. The route continues down the North Road, across Fair Street, down Peter’s Street and Shop Street concluding on the North Quay. The parade takes between 1 to 1.5 hours to conclude....

RTE News looking to film students today at Kidkast

RTE News looking to film students today at Kidkast

RTE News contacted us this morning and are looking to film in Old Abbey Dance Studios today for this evening’s news. They are doing a piece on the Drogheda St Patricks Day Parade and have asked if they could film a short piece showing our students preparing for the parade this Sunday. We are looking for students who have already emailed us to take part in the parade and you must be free to come to the studios for 2.30pm today. Students will need parental consent to be filmed. We expect this to be finished by 3.30pm.

Parents Consent

Parents Consent

We emailed everyone in the school today regarding consent to publish photo’s and video online. This is a very important email and if you did not receive it please email info@kidkast.ie with your child’s name so that we can resend it.

Tonights Fashion Show At The D Hotel

Tonights Fashion Show At The D Hotel

This is only for those students performing tonight for the Fashion Show in aid of Cu Chulainn Blood Bikes in the D Hotel , Tonight Friday 8th March Rehearsal takes place in the D Hotel from 5.30-6pm sharp.  Performers should be back in the Hotel by 7.30pm.  Show commences at 8pm and should be finished by about 10pm. “Marry you” Bridal section will need white leotards, and tan jazz shoes. (you should have these) “Greatest showman” need red & black costumes (you should have these) “Come Alive” need black leotards and shorts (you should have these), I will provide skirts...

Information for students performing this Sunday in the Drama Show at the Droichead Arts Centre

Information for students performing this Sunday in the Drama Show at the Droichead Arts Centre

Drama Show Sunday 10th March in Droichead Arts Centre Our get in time is 12 Noon at the Theatre. We list rehearsal times on the Sunday by class below: – Saturday 1pm Class & Tuesday 7pm Class Arrive at Theatre 12.15pm finish 12.45pm Tuesday 6pm Class Arrive at Theatre 12.45pm finish 1.15pm Saturday 12pm Class Arrive at Theatre 1.15pm finish 2pm Tuesday 5pm Class Arrive at Theatre 2pm finish 2.30pm (students will have to stay at the end of their rehearsal) Showtime is always busy. Whereas we will aim to keep to the above times we may go over, please...

All Ireland Hip Hop Championships Trabolgan Cork

All Ireland Hip Hop Championships Trabolgan Cork

We are entering the All Ireland Hip Hop Championships again this year and this is open to all crew members. Always a fun weekend of curry chips and pumping beats our crews will be working hard over the coming months in preparation. We will depart early on Friday 4th and return on the evening of Monday 7th of October. The cost is €155 per person and this covers accommodation and entry to the competitions for the weekend. The village is set around houses of differing sizes. As this is a weekend event all students require a parent or adult to...

Kidkast Entry St Patrick’s Day Parade Drogheda 2019

Kidkast Entry St Patrick’s Day Parade Drogheda 2019

Kidkast will be entering again this year in the 2019 Drogheda St Patrick’s Day Parade and Jennifer has been busy organising our entry. This is free and is open to all students age 7 years and over from both our Collon and Drogheda Schools. This is a huge event in the Kidkast calendar and really fun. We have scheduled two workshops in the studios on Monday 11th and Friday 15th March from 4.30 to 6pm. Please email info@kidkast.ie with your child’s name and age. Booking by email is essential for insurance purposes. We will issue a letter with all information re drop...

New Hip Hop Crew Members

New Hip Hop Crew Members

Opportunity to be part of our Competitive Hip Hop Crews. We are opening our crews to our students this week and next week (closes 7th March 2019) and after this crews will be closed to new members until November 2019. Crew training is open to all General Dance or Hip-Hop students in Kidkast.  Please note, crew rehearsals are an additional training class not to take the place of regular classes. Our 5 Crews compete throughout the year and our next big event is the All Ireland Hip Hop Championship, which takes place in Trabolgan Co. Cork this October. Depending on...

“Past Tense” Our Drama Show At The Droichead Arts Centre

“Past Tense” Our Drama Show At The Droichead Arts Centre

The annual Drama show “Past Tense” takes place on Sunday 10th March. We have two shows at 3pm and 6.30pm. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow from the Droichead Arts Centre box office, 041-983-3946 or www.droichead.com priced €10. BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKET.. Senior Students from the Tuesday night class at 7pm and Saturday 1pm classes are sharing lead roles, with the Saturday classes taking the lead on the 3pm show, and the Tuesday classes taking the lead on the 6.30pm show.  All students are performing in both shows, however check with your son/daughter as to which they are featured...

Collon Showcase This Weekend At The Droichead Arts Centre

Collon Showcase This Weekend At The Droichead Arts Centre

Our annual Collon showcase takes place this Sunday the 24th February in the Droichead Arts Centre and we are really looking forward to seeing our students take to the stage. Tickets are through the box office at Droichead Arts Centre and it is nearly sold out. If you have not organised your ticket yet please do so to ensure you are not disappointed. OUR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SHOW: STUDENT SAFETY COMES FIRST Before the show. Please drop your child to the side door of the Theatre (beside Box Office) Students will be grouped and have minders who will stay with...