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“Aiming to share enjoyment and appreciation of dance

while enabling each student to reach their full potential”

Dear Students and Families,

Thank your enquiry to be a member of Centre Stage School of Dance during 2020. I hope you find our school to be a place where you can gain confidence and reach your dance goals.

I hope you see value in the quality tuition you receive at Centre Stage – it is important to receive training which covers the fundamentals and develops good technique. This may not seem important when students are young but as dancer’s mature technique becomes paramount.

Enrolments for 2020 are now open. Enclosed is the necessary information needed to enrol in the school for 2020. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. Some classes will fill up quickly so please enrol promptly to avoid disappointment. I will set up waiting lists once classes have reached maximum capacity.

Classes resume from Monday the 3rd of February.

Yours Sincerely

Leanne Smithers

Principal

Studio located at: The Peninsula Community Centre’s Dance Studio

93 McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, NSW 2256

Ph: 0425 382 383

E: [email protected]

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The only choice: Centre Stage School of Dance

• You will find classes are taught in a professional manner establishing good technique in all dancers. You will be taught in a fully equipped, air-conditioned studio by caring, qualified and experienced teachers who share a love of dance.

• We limit class sizes so that all students get the attention they need and deserve in order to develop to their full potential. For this reason, we suggest that you enrol for 2020 as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

• You will have an opportunity to perform on stage. We have an annual concert, mid-year display, creative dance challenge and improvisation challenge.

• We take pride in our choices for costumes, songs and choreography. We consider the age of our students and culture when making these choices knowing that our influence will remain with students for life.

• For our serious dancers we offer examinations in ballet and tap classes. Our students achieve great results and we are very proud of our 100% success rate. We also have performance teams and private tuition available for those wishing to compete in eisteddfods. Please see further information guides if you are interested.

• We aim to offer a school where students can grow and learn. We are expert in offering part-time high-quality tuition with the aim of preparing students for life. We are very proud of our students who have continued into full-time study of dance and/or performing arts. Part-time dance study allows student to balance their training with family, school, other interests and social needs. This allows students to make an informed decision about their future at an appropriate age having developed good technique that can support their future choices should they wish pursue a career in the industry.

• We welcome students from ages 2.5yrs to adults and offer expert tuition in: o Ballet – RAD o Tap – LGTDA o Jazz o Hip Hop o Cabaret/ Musical Theatre o Pointe

o Contemporary o Expressive/Lyrical o Conditioning o National Character o Demi Character o Cheer

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• You will love learning dance in a creative, healthy and fun atmosphere while developing new skills that will remain with you throughout life.

• You will improve your coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance, sense of well-being, musicality and creativity.

• You will learn to be disciplined, dedicated, organised, a team player, passionate, confident and creative.

Expectation of students We think dance class is more than just learning dance steps. We would like to see our students develop skills for life, we therefore expect students to:

• Attend on a regular basis and arrive to class on time.

• Be well groomed. This includes having hair in a bun. Girls with very short hair and/or Boys are to be neat and tidy of off your face.

• Wear the correct dance shoes and uniform – see page 9 for more information

• Bring a water bottle – no other food or drinks in the room please.

• Be respectful to fellow students and teachers.

• Most importantly come to each class with the desire to learn and do your best!

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How to enrol:

• Complete an enrolment form (pages 15 & 16) -1 form per student and pay the enrolment fee for 2020. This will secure your place in your classes of choice for the first week of term 1 2020 only. Term fees are due in week 2 of each term. Once enrolled, a student is automatically enrolled from term to term throughout the year unless the Principal is informed otherwise.

• We do not offer free trials. If a student would like to join a class the enrolment and full-term fee is payable when attending the second lesson. Please note that the enrolment fee must be paid if you wish to secure a place in a class – classes may become full if you wait to pay your enrolment fee in week 2.

• If you withdraw an enrolment before the end of a full term, you are still responsible for the entire term’s fees. This is because we limit our class sizes to ensure that all students receive the attention, they deserve in order to develop. In doing so we do turn away students from attending once classes are full – we do maintain waiting lists for students who miss out on class places.

Payments must be made by the end of week 2 of each term. Each student pays the term price listed next to their class/classes in the timetable. The enrolment for the 2020 calendar year is $55. No further discounts apply.

Payment Methods IMPORTANT!!!, PLEASE NOTE – THE BANK ACCOUNT HAS CHANGED

1. Direct Deposit Account Name: Centre Stage School of Dance Account BSB: 012 842 Account Number: 423799627 Description: Include your Family name as the reference, then first name(s) of students 2. Cash – we would appreciate the correct money if possible. No change will be given during class (those requiring change will need to wait until the following week).

Payment conditions • Fees are neither refundable nor transferable between students or terms. • Discounts will only be given in circumstances where a class is cancelled by the school • Prices listed are GST inclusive

Active and Creative Kids Vouchers I am currently completing the process to accept Creative and Active Kids Vouchers and expect to start

accepting these by the start of term 1 (TBC).

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LESSON TIMETABLE 2020 – TERM 1, WEEK 1 TIMETABLE COMMENCING MONDAY THE 3RD OF FEBRUARY- THURSDAY THE 9TH OF APRIL

(10 WEEK TERM EXCEPT SATURDAY, 9 WEEKS) THIS TIMETABLE IS FOR WEEK 1 ONLY AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON ENROLMENTS.

MONDAY:

TIME: CLASS: TEACHER: TERM FEES:

3:45PM-4:30PM GRADE 1 BALLET MISS MARIAH $ 120.00

4:30PM-5:00PM JUNIOR JAZZ MISS MARIAH $ 90.00

5:00PM-5:45PM JUNIOR TAP (TEST 3) MISS MARIAH $ 120.00

5:45PM-6:30PM INTERMEDIATE JAZZ MISS MARIAH $ 120.00

6:30PM-7:00PM HIP HOP MISS MARIAH $ 90.00

7:00PM-7:45PM SENIOR JAZZ MISS MARIAH $ 120.00

7:45PM-8:30PM SENIOR TAP MISS MARIAH $ 120.00

8:30PM-9:00PM PRIVATE LESSON WALSH FAMILY MISS MARIAH $ 400.00

TUESDAY:


3:45PM-4:30PM PRIMARY BALLET EXAM CLASS MISS LEANNE $120.00

4:30PM-4:45PM 8/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: A MILLION DREAMS (PRICE INCLUDES PRIMARY EXAM CLASS, 3:45PM-4:30PM)

MISS LEANNE $150.00

4:45PM-5:30PM GRADE 3 BALLET MISS LEANNE $120.00

5:30PM-6:00PM INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARY MISS LEANNE $ 90.00

6:00PM-7:00PM GRADE 4 BALLET AND CHARACTER MISS LEANNE $ 150.00

7:00PM-8:00PM INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION BALLET MISS LEANNE $ 150.00

8.00PM-8:20PM INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION POINTE MISS LEANNE $ 70.00

WEDNESDAY:



4:40PM-5:00PM PRIVATE LESSON DUO RS & PLF, WKS 1,3,5,7,9 DUO RD & IH, WKS 2,4,6,8,10

MISS LEANNE $65.00 $65.00

5:00PM-5:15PM PRIVATE LESSON: RS MISS LEANNE $200.00

5:15PM-5:30PM PRIVATE LESSON: PLF MISS LEANNE $200.00

5:30PM-6:00PM SENIOR CONTEMPORARY MISS LEANNE $ 90.00

6:00PM-7:00PM INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION BALLET MISS LEANNE $ 150.00

7:00PM-7:30PM SENIOR CONDITIONING MISS LEANNE $ 90.00

7:30PM-8:30PM INTERMEDIATE BALLET MISS LEANNE $ 150.00

8:30PM-8:50PM INTERMEDIATE POINTE MISS LEANNE $ 70.00

No further discounts apply Enrolment fee is $55 per student, payable on enrolment

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THURSDAY:


3:45PM-4:30PM GRADE 2 BALLET MISS LEANNE $ 120.00


5:30PM-6:00PM JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CONDITIONING MISS LEANNE $ 90.00

6:00PM-6:30PM 12/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: NEW CLASSICAL (PRICE INCLUDES JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CONDITIONING CLASS, 5:30PM-6:00PM)

MISS LEANNE $150.00

6.30PM-7:15PM GRADE 4 BALLET MISS LEANNE $ 120.00

7:15PM-7:35PM PRIVATE LESSON: JD WKS 1,3,5,7,9 LD WKS 2,4,6,8,10

MISS LEANNE $130.00

7:35PM-8:05PM ADULT BALLET/ CONDITIONING/ LYRICAL MISS LEANNE $90.00*

8:05PM-8:35PM ADULT TAP MISS LEANNE $90.00*

* DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR BOTH ADULT CLASSES IS $165.00 FRIDAY: STUDIO CLOSED ON FRIDAYS FOR TERM 1 SATURDAY: PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO SATURDAY CLASSES ON THE 11TH OF APRIL – SATURDAY CLASSES HAVE BEEN CHARGED AS A NINE WEEK TERM


8.30AM-8.45AM PRE-SCHOOL TAP MISS LACEY $54.00**

8.45AM-9:15AM PRE-SCHOOL BALLET MISS LACEY $81.00**

9:15AM-9:30AM PRE-SCHOOL JAZZ MISS LACEY $54.00**

9:30AM-10:15AM PRIMARY BALLET MISS LEANNE $108.00***

10:15AM-10:45AM PRIMARY JAZZ MISS LEANNE $81.00***

10:45AM-11:15AM PRIMARY TAP (TEST 1) IN HALF OF STUDIO MISS LEANNE $81.00***

11:15AM-11:35AM PRIVATE LESSON: SK IN HALF OF STUDIO MISS LEANNE $210.00

11:35AM-12:05PM PRIVATE LESSON: YH IN HALF OF STUDIO MISS LEANNE $315.00

12:05PM-12.35PM PRIVATE LESSON: EL IN HALF OF STUDIO MISS LEANNE $315.00

** DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR ALL 3 PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES IS $174 *** DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR PRIMARY BALLET, PRIMARY JAZZ AND TEST 1 OR 2 TAP IS $255 SATURDAY IN MEETING ROOM 3/ SHARING THE STUDIO: PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO SATURDAY CLASSES ON THE 11TH OF APRIL – SATURDAY CLASSES HAVE BEEN CHARGED AS A NINE WEEK TERM.


9:40AM-9:55AM PRIVATE LESSON: EL & SK IN MR3 MISS LACEY $67.50 9:55AM-10:40AM BRONZE STAR TAP IN MR3 MISS LACEY $135.00

10:45AM-11:15AM TEST 2 TAP (ROOM TBC, SHARING STUDIO/MR3) MISS LACEY $81.00***

11:15AM-11:35AM 8/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: UNICORNS/TEST 2 EXAM ROUTINE IN HALF OF STUDIO

MISS LACEY $ 36.00

11:35AM-11:50PM 12/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: SODA POP IN HALF OF STUDIO MISS LACEY $27.00

11:50AM-12:35PM SILVER STAR TAP IN HALF OF STUDIO MISS LACEY $135.00

12:35PM-12:50PM PRIVATE LESSON: PLF MISS LACEY $180.00

No further discounts apply Enrolment fee is $55 per student, payable on enrolment

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2020 TERM DATES FOR CENTRE STAGE SCHOOL OF DANCE

TERM START DATE END DATE NO. OF WEEKS NOTES (to account for public holidays)

1 Monday 3rd Feb Thursday 9th Apr 10-week term 9-week term for Saturdays (no classes 11/04/20)

2 Monday 27th Apr Saturday 4th July 10-week term 9-week term for Mondays (no classes 08/06/20) 3 Monday 20th Jul Saturday 26th Sep 10-week term N/A

4 Monday 12th Oct TBA TBA N/A

NB. The finish date for term 4 will depend on the date of our end of year concert (exact dates to be released after Laycock St Theatre offer dates to dance schools for the 2020 dance concert season- usually at the end of term 1) Regular classes do not run during school holiday breaks. Ballet exam classes (will be held in the second week of the July School Holidays), workshops and eisteddfods may occur during the break. Private lessons may also be arranged as required. AGES/ GRADES/ CLASSES

JAZZ CLASS BALLET GRADE

TAP GRADE

Age/ Requirements

PRE-SCHOOL PRE-PRIMARY

PRE-TEST 1

2.5-5 years, not started school.

PRIMARY PRIMARY TEST 1/ 2 Attending school in Kindy, Year 1 or 2 Test 2 tap if Test 1 was studied in 2019

JUNIOR GRADE 1 / 2 TEST 3 Approximately 7-9yrs of age (Age 6 if Primary exam or class award completed) Junior Jazz is intended for students in grades 1 & 2 ballet or equivalent. Grade 2 ballet is for students who have taken their grade 1 exam or class award.

INTERMEDIATE/ SENIOR

GRADES 3 AND HIGHER

BRONZE STAR AND HIGHER

Higher grades are for students who have progressively worked through the syllabus. Students who are successful in exams move on to the next level after completing each exam. Students who do not take part in exams often need more time in each grade before moving to the next level as exam students have more learning time with teachers at the additional exam classes. Intermediate Jazz is intended for students in grade 3 & 4 ballet or equivalent.

# Ages listed are for students who have previously trained consistently with Centre Stage School of Dance. New students and students returning after a break from dancing will be graded into classes according to ability and experience. Please discuss which level to start in with Miss Leanne. Beginners may find joining a class with younger students is better suited to their abilities and therefore is more rewarding. Struggling to keep up with experienced dancers who are the same age as you when you are a beginner is not good for self-esteem. For example, a student who is 8 years old and who has trained since age 3 already has 5 years training – expecting to be at the same level because you are the same age is unrealistic- please discuss your goals with Miss Leanne so you can join a class that will be suited to achieving your goals. Special Conditions Pointe Students participating in Pointe class must attend at least two ballet classes per week (in addition to the Pointe class) in order to build the strength and correct weight placement required for safe Pointe work. Intermediate/Advanced students who have already built strength and control can choose to attend one ballet and one Pointe class if desired. Ballet syllabus classes All ballet exam students are required to attend their two weekly classes. The additional class includes a national character component (except in Primary). Students attending the two scheduled grade classes for their level are able to attend additional ballet examination classes (lower grades) for further training with no additional fees payable. NB. If the additional classes are disadvantaged by the attendance of additional students this offer will be revoked (at the discretion of the ballet teacher and/ or studio principal). Attendance at higher grades may also be approved on request. This offer also applies for tap and jazz classes at the discretion of the studio principal.

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Our Talented and Creative Teachers

Miss Leanne Smithers Miss Leanne is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, having completed the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies in 2013. Miss Leanne has also completed a Junior Tap Teaching certificate with the Australian Tap Dancing Association as well as a Certificate IV in Performing Arts (Dance) with Mango Dance Studio, North Sydney in 2010. Miss Leanne began dance teaching in 2011 and has taught for a number of dance schools on the Central Coast and region. Miss Leanne is the school principal and teaches ballet, character, pointe, contemporary, conditioning, jazz and tap. Miss Leanne has worked professionally as a dancer as well as been part of several musical productions. Miss Mariah Leslie-Fitch Miss Mariah has trained within the school since 5 years of age. Miss Mariah has taken part in solo

and troupe eisteddfods for many years and has also undertaken RAD ballet and LGTDA tap exams.

Recently, Miss Mariah has been a featured dancer in both the 2016 and 2017 seasons of Central

Dance Company’s the nutcracker. Miss Mariah has been teaching at our school for 4 years and

teaches all styles of dance. Miss Mariah is currently studying to be a school teacher.

Miss Lacey Lyons Miss Lacey has studied all styles of dance and has over 23 years’ experience teaching dance. Miss Lacey is qualified with the Les Griffith Tap Dancing Academy, gaining Honours Plus in her final teaching exam. Miss Lacey has trained with the Royal Academy of Dance in syllabus levels 1-5 inclusive and has studied sports science and physical education while completing her degree. Miss Lacey is the former school principal and teaches Tap, Jazz, Cabaret, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance and Stretch. Miss Lacey is an experienced performer and choreographer helping all students in the school to develop their stage craft and performance skills. Miss Misty Drady Miss Misty has trained within the school since 3 years of age. Miss Misty has taken part in solo and

troupe eisteddfods for many years and has also undertaken RAD ballet and LGTDA tap exams. Miss

Misty is a strong dance technician and has performed as a senior dancer with Central Dance

Company for the past 3 years. Miss Misty started teaching in 2019 and will teach cheer in 2020. Miss

Misty is a national champion winner in cheer.

Miss Grace Foskett and Miss Katie Woodham Miss Grace and Miss Katie will continue to develop as assistant teachers during 2020. Both Miss

Grace and Miss Katie have trained within the school since age 4 and have participated in dance

exams, group eisteddfods, community performances and our end of year concerts. Miss Grace and

Miss Katie both have a passion for dance and love working with young children.

Most importantly, all of our teachers are passionate, loyal and dedicated. We teach in caring and nurturing manner. We have all benefited from being involved in dance and hope to share our love for dance with our students.

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Uniforms Please make an effort to wear correct studio uniform to all classes. Wearing a uniform helps students to prepare mentally for their class, allows free movement when dancing and makes it easier for teachers to observe and therefore help students improve. Girl’s uniform Correct dance shoes, a leotard and pair of ballet tights (or tan for other styles if preferred) are the correct uniform for all types of classes. Any other dance attire is OPTIONAL and is not a requirement. Leotard colours are:

• Pale pink for students in Pre-school up to Primary classes • Berry or Mulberry for students in Junior classes (Ballet Grades 1-2) • Teal or Berry for students in Intermediate classes (Ballet Grades 3-4) • Plum, Teal or Black for students in Senior through to Advanced classes (Grade 6 +)

Boy’s uniform Black or white singlet with black shorts/tights. Shoes Wearing the correct dance shoes is essential for learning correctly in dance. Students will not be permitted to dance in socks or stockings as they become very slippery and can be dangerous:

• Ballet – leather ballet shoes (pink for girls, black or white for boys). Grade 3 and above have the option of wearing ribbons. Please tighten your shoes with the front narrow elastic, double knot it then trim the excess elastic so there are just a few centimetres remaining. This makes the front elastic easy to tuck in. Please do not wear the front elastic in a bow – this is a trip hazard.

• Character - small heel for Grades 1 & 2, Cuban heel for Grades 3 onwards.

• Pointe - Pointe shoes required for Pointe classes AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN ASSESSED BY THE TEACHER FOR READINESS FOR POINTE. Please discuss purchasing your pointe shoes with Miss Leanne when the time comes.

• Tap – tap shoes (tan buckle up for girls, black lace-ups for boys). Please do not buy tap shoes with high heels; lower heels make heel beats much louder. Tap shoes with pre-adjusted loose fitting taps are available for purchase from the school.

• Jazz – jazz shoes (tan for girls, black for boys). Jazz sneakers are not encouraged as they do not promote full stretching and strengthening of your feet, they also make sliding difficult.

• Contemporary – bare feet or foot thongs. This is so you are able to grip the floor when required.

• Hip Hop – jazz shoes or plain sand shoes Optional extras

• Pre-school up to Pre-Junior classes (Up to Primary Ballet). Pale pink sheer wrap skirt. Pale pink cross-overs for winter. Tight fitting black shorts for tap/ jazz. Dance socks can be substituted for ballet stockings if desired.

• Junior through to Pre-senior classes (Ballet Grades 1-5). NO SKIRTS AT ALL – PLEASE WEAR TIGHTS TO ALL CLASSES. Cross-overs for winter. Tight fitting black shorts for tap/ jazz/ hip hop/ contemporary.

• Senior through to advanced classes (Intermediate Foundation – Advanced). NO SKIRTS AT ALL – PLEASE WEAR TIGHTS TO ALL CLASSES. Cross-overs for winter. Tight fitting black shorts for tap/ jazz/ hip hop/ contemporary.

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• Hip Hop only, girls can wear a baggy plain black or white top (or studio T-shirt) with tight fitting black short or ¾ pants. Basic class uniform (leotard and tights) is also acceptable.

Hair Hair should be worn in a bun for all classes. Students will find it easier to concentrate and use their head properly. If hair is short it can be neatly presented or a head band can be worn (head bands to match leotard colour). Girls with very short hair and/or Boys hair need to be neat and tidy with hair off the face. Jewellery Please do not wear jewellery to class. It can be dangerous or could become damaged or lost. Second Hand Items The school provides a second-hand shoe and uniform pool. The honesty system applies. Those wishing to sell second hand items can place clearly labelled and bagged items in the second-hand boxes at the studio (include your name, the amount you are asking for and the item size if known). Those wishing to purchase items are welcome to look through the box and try items on. Items can only be taken home after the items have been paid for. Please pay the teacher at the studio the correct amount for the item you wish to purchase. The money will be passed on to the family selling. Centre Stage School of Dance Logo Uniforms I am currently in the process of developing a studio jacket with the new logo and possibly some additional uniform items. A group order will be placed in early 2020. I would like all students representing our school at competitions to wear this uniform. This uniform will be available to all students.

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Further Development Dance Examinations We offer examinations in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus and the Les Griffith Tap Dancing Academy (LGTDA) Syllabus. We offer dance exams in order to maintain and continually improve the standard of dance at our school. Following a syllabus means that you are taught in proved and tested method of progression. It also means that your teacher has met the requirements needed to teach that syllabus and an examiner not affiliated with the school will assess your level. We believe that taking part in dance exams is extremely beneficial to students as they are motivated to achieve a higher standard. We know from past experience that hard working students go on to progress and achieve their personal best and taking part in an exam can be an excellent tool on this journey. Please consider your motivation for taking dance class prior to committing to dance exams. Additional focus and some practice at home can leave some students feeling bound while for most students this is a time to flourish and achieve goals. Please see the exam newsletters to find out more about the commitment needed to take part in a dance examination – these will be available early term 1. We do not offer exams in other styles of dance as we feel they evolve too quickly to in today’s technological world. This gives us more flexibility to keep up with current trends while maintaining the fundamentals of other styles such as Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary. Performance Team Performance Team is a great way for students to excel in dance and performance. I do expect a high

level of commitment from team members. I expect that those who have committed to the team

attend all practices above social events and do some practice at home. To be part of a performance

team you need to express your interest via the enrolment form or directly to Miss Leanne. Our

performance teams usually enter approximately 4 local eisteddfods each year. Dates will be provided

as soon as possible and attendance is compulsory. In order to be eligible to take part in a performance

team, dancers need to meet the following training requirements:

Tap/ Jazz stream – it is compulsory for students in tap/jazz stream performance teams to attend at

least 1 ballet class per week. This to assist students with posture, core strength, arm placement,

flexibility, stamina and turn out. Students also need to attend a class in either tap and/or jazz

depending on the routine being prepared.

Ballet stream - it is compulsory for students in ballet stream performance teams to attend at least 2 ballet classes per week (in addition to the performance team class). This is to help prepare students with the technique, strength, stamina and flexibility required for eisteddfod performance. Private lessons Our school offers private lessons for students who would like to compete as a soloist or in a duo/trio at eisteddfods. Private lesson students are expected to have a strong commitment to dance. Lessons to help students with technique are also available. Please enquire with Miss Leanne to discuss.

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Etiquette and culture Communication Please read your newsletters thoroughly as they are the main form of communication between teachers and families regarding the school’s activities. Please advise Miss Leanne of your email address on your enrolment form. Newsletters are also available on our website. We are very keen to earn and keep the trust and support of all the families who are part of our school. Please discuss any issues you are experiencing with the school principal. We understand that everyone is interested in the way in which the school is run and I appreciate your feedback. Without feedback we are not able to respond to your needs. We also hope you understand that it is necessary for the teachers to make the final decision. Respect We expect all students, teachers, family members and guardians to act in a respectful manner towards each other. This includes in person and on social media. The culture at our school is supportive and friendly creating an atmosphere conductive to learning and development. Viewing classes The viewing of classes is not permitted. Parents/ Guardians can watch the first class to ensure students are settled (up to 3 weeks for students of pre-school aged students if needed). Open days will be held for each class at the ends of terms 1 and 3. The mid-year display, end of year concert, creative dance challenge and improvisation challenge are great opportunities to see your child’s progress in dance and celebrate their achievements. Class start times Students are asked to wait in the hall way area until their class starts. This is so students finishing off their lesson are able to concentrate and not be distracted by students coming in. This gives the teacher the ability to escort their class to the door and see who is there to collect them. The teacher can then welcome the next class into the room. Student photos and video footage Photographs or video recordings may be taken in class or at performances throughout the year. By enrolling at Centre Stage School of Dance, you give permission for us to use photographs or video recordings of your children for promotional and advertising purposes. Working parents If you are using the before and after school care –Woy Woy we may be able to arrange for your child to attend class while you are still at work. Please enquire if you have a child who is keen to dance but your work commitments are making this difficult. Before and after school care are currently bringing a number of students to classes and we are returning the students back to after school care when they are finished. Please note, this needs to be pre-arranged and does depending on staff availability. Alternatively, students can be brought to class by after school care and then collected at the end of class by their parents if that is more convenient.

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Health and Safety All tuition is given following safe dance practices. Dance like other physical activities can be physically demanding. Please notify the school principal in writing if your child has any recurring medical condition/s that staff should be made aware of. Staff at Centre Stage School of Dance take the safety of all students very seriously and will endeavour to ensure the highest safety standards are adhered to at all times. Dance/Fitness classes can involve a risk of personal injury and Centre Stage School of Dance accepts no responsibility for any injury caused during activities at the studio or any associated performance/competitions. It is the individuals or Parent/Guardians responsibility to ensure that the enrolled students are physically and medically fit for class and Performances. Please be advised that first aid will be given to your child in the event of an accident/injury whilst involved in dance activities. You will find that we are among a few dance schools who do not offer ‘acro’ classes. While commercial dance is getting confused with gymnastics in the media, I believe that dancers are able to show their strength, flexibility and coordination in a dance specific fashion without the need for ‘acro’ tricks. I hope to see a resurgence of ‘dance’ as an art form and less ‘crowd pleasing tricks’ as parents come to the realisation of the dangers involved in some of the trending ‘acro’ tricks. I suggest that students who wish to learn acrobatics join a gymnastics club. You can then expect to be coached in a purpose-built facility with a proper gymnastics floor (not matts put on top of a dance floor) by staff who specialise in gymnastics (not dance teachers who teach gymnastics on the side) and who have smaller student to teacher ratios. Gymnastics is a highly regulated sport and I don’t feel as a part-time dance school I can offer the same level of quality for tuition in ‘acro’. I feel some students at some other dance schools are being exposed to unsafe practices. I do not feel the performance surfaces dancers are offered safely cater for many of the ‘acro’ tricks currently in commercial dance. Physically dancers and gymnasts’ bodies differ greatly yet a lot of dancers are being asked to perform the same ‘acro’ tricks in a less safe environment – I fear for the injuries that the next generation of dancer’s being poorly trained in ‘acro’ will sustain and compel you to make a wise choice in regards to this emerging trend. Parents and guardians are requested to collect children promptly from the waiting area at the studio entry at the end of each lesson. Please be aware that the waiting area is outside the studio in the community centre hall which is a public space. There will be minimal supervision for students waiting between classes. Teachers will be primarily focused on teaching the students in classes rather than supervising students waiting.

• Parents and Guardians of Primary School aged students – Children must be supervised at all times and must not leave the dance studio unless supervised by an adult. This means that young students (primary school aged) will need to be either walked into the centre and to the dance studio or dropped off and watched as they enter the dance studio via the side access door (on the same side of the centre as the Woy Woy Community Childcare Centre).

• Teaching staff are responsible for the safety of the students in classes and are unable to ensure individual students cross the road and get to the car park safely.

• Older students (high- school aged) must wait inside the glass door to be picked-up (this applies to the front door and the side door next to the dance studio). When dropping off, please make sure classes are definitely on and the teacher is in attendance (I will make every effort to contact you should classes be cancelled/changed – this is a highly unlikely event).

All students must bring a bottle of water to all classes to ensure they remain hydrated.

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Annual concert Our end of year is usually held in December or November at Laycock Street Theatre (Concert newsletters released from term 2 onwards will provide further information). Participants in the annual concert can expect the following:

• Purchase of costuming. The costume fee and concert photo fee will be included in term 3 and 4 fees. This will not be a separate fee as in previous years.

• A dress rehearsal (in full costume), usually two weeks prior to the concert date.

• A stage rehearsal (this is likely to be on a school day as the local theatre has limited rehearsal times available to dance schools – this is a compulsory rehearsal).

• Payment of a rehearsal fee (approximately $66) that covers the dress rehearsal, on-stage rehearsal, block week rehearsals and a DOWNLOAD OF THE EOY CONCERT! (access to download and save what is normally contained on the concert DVD – Ordering the same content on a physical DVD will come at an additional charge for those who still prefer a physical DVD. Please note the HD quality of the download better than that supplied on a physical DVD).

• Students in the Tap Opening (exam students), Classical Finale (exam/students taking multiple weekly ballet classes) and the National Character routines will have an additional rehearsal charge of approximately $30 to cover all of the additional weekend rehearsals for these routines.

• Other costs at concert time include concert tickets – available from Laycock Street Theatre approximately one month prior to the concert for those wishing to watch the performance. Additional concert photos are available to buy directly from the companies supplying the service.

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NEW STUDENT ENROLMENT FORM – 2020

STUDENTS FULL NAME:…………………………………………………….. DATE OF BIRTH:……………………..................

STUDENTS ADDRESS:………………………………….………………….……………….………….POST CODE…………………..…

STUDENTS PHONE NUMBER (IF DIFFERENT TO PARENT/GUARDIAN):…………………………………………………

PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

NAME(S):………………………………………..........................................................................................................

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS PHONE NUMBER (S):……………………………………………………………………………………….

EMERGENCY CONTACT (IF DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL TO PARENT/GUARDIAN):

NAME:……………………………………………………………...…….. PH:………………..………..……………………………………....

ARE THERE ANY ALLERGIES, MEDICAL OR OTHER ISSUES OR THINGS WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF?

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CLASS OR CLASSES THAT YOU ARE ENROLLING IN FOR 2020: (PLEASE CIRCLE – YES)

PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES FOR STUDENTS BETWEEN 2.5-5YRS WHO HAVE NOT STARTED SCHOOL:

CLASS: SATURDAY MORNING:

TAP YES

BALLET YES

JAZZ YES

BALLET:

CLASS: PLEASE CIRCLE: EXAMINATION/ CLASS AWARD:

PRIMARY BALLET (FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN OR YR 1) YES YES NB. MUST BE 6 YEARS BY

01.09.2020 TO DO EXAM/ CLASS AWARD

GRADE 1 BALLET YES YES****




INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION BALLET YES YES****

INTERMDIATE BALLET YES YES****

POINTE (LEVEL CORESPONDING TO YOUR GRADE) YES NA

ADULT BALLET YES NA

**** Students work through each exam level for ballet and/or tap. In cases where students have missed some grades teachers wi ll assess which grade best suit the dancer’s needs. TAP:

CLASS: PLEASE CIRCLE: EXAMINATION:

PRIMARY TAP (TEST 1) YES YES****

TEST 2 TAP YES YES****

TEST 3 TAP YES YES****

BRONZE STAR TAP YES YES****

SILVER STAR TAP YES YES****

GOLD STAR TAP YES YES****

ADULT TAP YES YES****

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JAZZ:

CLASS: PLEASE CIRCLE:

PRIMARY JAZZ YES

JUNIOR JAZZ YES

INTERMEDIATE JAZZ YES

SENIOR JAZZ YES

OTHER STYLES:


HIP HOP (APPROX 9YRS+) YES

INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARY (GRADES 2-4 BALLET LEVELS, OR APPROX 8-12YRS IF NOT STUDYING BALLET)

YES

SENIOR CONTEMPORARY (GRADES 5+ BALLET LEVELS)

YES

CONDITIONING (STRETCH, STRENGTH, TECHNIQUE)

YES

PRIVATE LESSONS (IF NOT SHOWN ON TIMETABLE):

PERFORMANCE TEAMS: (EISTEDDFORD GROUPS)


8/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: A MILLION DREAMS/ TERM 2 NEW CLASSICAL

YES

8/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: UNICORNS (TAP) YES

12/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: NEW CLASSICAL YES

12/U PERFORMANCE TEAM: SODA POP (TAP) YES

Please discuss your additional requests regarding performance teams with Miss Leanne STYLES OFFERED IN TERMS 3 & 4: (EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST)


CHEER, OFFERED TERMS 3 & 4 (APPROX 10YRS+) YES

CABARET, OFFERED TERMS 3 & 4 (APPROX 10YRS+)

YES

MUSICAL THEATRE, OFFERED TERMS 3 & 4 (APPROX 7YRS +)

YES

ENROLMENT AND ENROLMENT FEE

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE INFORMAITON INCLUDED IN THIS ENROLMENT PACK WHEN RETURNING THIS FORM INCLUDING:

• Enrolment and Fees (page 4)

• The timetable that is subject to change (page 5 & 6)

• Etiquette and Culture (page 12)

• Health and Safety (page 13)

The 2020 enrolment fee is $55 per student. This is non-refundable and is required with this form to secure your place in 2020 classes. Please supply your email address here so you can receive newsletters. Name of email address owner: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Email address (add more than one if desired): ………………………….………………………………………………………………….

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PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM (PAGES 15 & 16 OF ENROLMENT PACK) for enrolment please direct deposit

into the school account and email your form to: [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR

CENTRE STAGE SCHOOL OF DANCE FOR 2020 AND BEYOND ARE: Account Name: Centre Stage School of Dance

Account BSB: 012 842 Account Number: 423799627

mailto:[email protected]

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