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2021 COMPANY INFORMATION 39 Winnacott Street, Willagee | 9314 7997
CONTENTS Company Information 1 Venues 1 Our Management Team 2 Our Choreographers 3-4 Levels 5 2021 Term Dates 5 Open Week 5 Junior Company Timetable 6 Teen Company Timetable 7 Senior Company Timetable 8 Timetable by Day 9-11 Annual & Class Fees 12 Enrol Via The App / Enrol Online 13 Styles & What to Wear 14-16 End of Year Productions 17 Production Fees 18 Volunteers 18 Over 50s Yoga 19 Uniform 19 Dancer Etiquette & Conduct 19 Copyright 20 Further Development 20 Injuries 20 Absences 20 Performance Oppurtunities 21 Gift Vouchers 21 TDC Apparel 21 Scholarships 22 Workshops 22 Social Media 22 HOPE - TDC's Charity Work 23 Covid Safety Plan 24 Terms & Conditions 25
COMPANY INFORMATION
The Dance Collective is Perth’s premier dance training centre and performance company. We aim to transform
people of all ages and abilities into talented dancers. Award-winning director Charisse Parnell leads an outstanding
team who provide teaching of the highest quality in Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Heels,
Breaking, Commercial, Dancehall and Jazz Funk. Our choreographic and teaching team include industry profession-
als who work and continue their training with world class artists within Australia and abroad. The warm, positive and
friendly vibe that exists within our studio is created because teachers and dancers are encouraging and supportive of
one another. The Dance Collective has a reputation for supplying performances and workshops of the highest quality
for numerous event management companies, government bodies and corporations. We also supply teachers and
choreographers to primary schools, high schools and private studios who wish to enhance their dance programs. In
addition, The Dance Collective also acts as an agency for artists, supplying choreographers and dancers for corporate
events, children’s character shows, the television and film industry and print media. Welcome to our world.
VENUES
The Dance Collective PO Box 1139
39 Winnacott St, Willagee Willagee Central
(off Leach Hwy) WA 6156
We have two studios that are air-conditioned and mirrored with
sprung floors specific for dance. A mirrored warm up room is also
available for dancers to warm up and practice before class.
There are public Transperth buses which run along Archibald St &
Leach Hwy - visit http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au.
TDC Production House
26 Parkinson Lane, Kardinya
Located only 1km from The Dance Collective, TDC Production House
is a creative hub for production of all types.
Housing a main studio, costume lab, editing suite, dressing room
and viewing platform, TDC Production House is vibrant centre where
collaboration between artists (actors, directors, dancers, choreog-
raphers, videographers, makeup artists, hair stylists and costume
designers) can create content for events, social media, advertising,
film and television.
For information on hire sessions please contact:
The Dance Collective
info@thedancecollective.com.au
9314 7997
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OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Director - Charisse Parnell
Charisse has danced and choreographed professionally for TV commercials, films,
fashion parades, opening ceremonies and corporate shows, including Guy Sebastian,
The Veronica's, Jessica Mauboy, Tim Campbell, the WA Youth Awards, StyleAid, Oasis
Ball, Gold Plate Awards, Telethon, summer camps in New York as well as adjudicating
festivals, talent shows and breaking competitions. Her training in Jazz, Contemporary,
Hip Hop, Tap and Ballet includes the Contemporary Dance Centre (Perth), Broadway
Dance Centre (New York) and Pineapple Studios (London). Charisse holds a Bachelor
of Arts (Marketing and the Media), a Diploma of Education (Primary Teaching) and
has won state-wide awards in recognition of the highly successful dance program she
coordinated at Rossmoyne Senior High School from 2002-2006.
As well as directing TDC, Charisse has lectured at the Western Australian Academy of
Performing Arts and the University of Western Australia, written for the Curriculum
Council, delivered professional development workshops for teachers across WA and
worked as a TEE marker and consultant for the Department of Education and Training. In 2011, Charisse was nominated for
Australian of the Year – Local Hero Award and in 2012 the Western Australian of the Year “Community Category” for creating
The Dance Collective as “a safe haven and an outlet; a place where young people can go to escape the stressors that early life
can bring and transform it into something positive in a physical, psychological and social sense” (Weng Ho, Rio Tinto, nominee).
Assistant Director Junior Company Coordinator
Andrea Chan Jessica Bostock
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Diploma of Education (Primary)
Senior Company Coordinator Teen Company Coordinator
Kortnie Gadeke Hanna Maciejewski
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons.) Bachelor of Science
(Anatomy and Human Biology
& Physiology)
Administration Manager
Kate Spencer
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OUR CHOREOGRAPHERS
KENTARO ANDO HANNAH ANTULOV JESSICA BONE (BELL) ANJALI BHOGAL KIM BISHOP
JESSICA BOSTOCK MICHELLE BRYANT ANDREA CHAN REBECCA SARAH
CHARLESTON D'VAUZ JOHNSON
SHELDON ELLIOTT ALEX FENNA KORTNIE GADEKE MARISSA GANGEMI DUNCAN
GLOGOWSKI-WATSON
COREY HARRISON EMMA HEARNE-MILLS JUDY HENDRICKSE TILI HOFMEESTER MATTHEW HOLLIDAY
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MONICA ITALIANO HANNAH KEHOE CHANEL LIVESEY HANNA MACIEJEWSKI SAOLIN NAIDOO
ADRIEL NG BRAYDON NICHOLAS ELISKA O'CONNOR SARAH OVENS CHARISSE PARNELL
JACQUI PIVAC MIA POWELL HANA PRIEST CASS SANTOS FRASER STEWART
JESSICA TAN BETH TAVANI CLAUDIA TOMSON CAITLIN YOUNG JULIA YUSOF
TEACHERS IN TRAINING
Abbey Gilmour
Tiah Jervis
Claire Madlener
Reuben Rivalland
ELLEN ZWITSER
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LEVELS
Junior Company | Ages 2 - Year 6 Teen Company | Year 7 – 12
Tiny Tots Ages 2 & 3 Kids Club Year 1 & 2 Pre-Elementary Year 7 & 8
Kinders Ages 3 & 4 Pre-Junior Year 3 & 4 Elementary Year 9 & 10
Pre-Kids Kindy - PP Junior Year 5 & 6 Pre-Senior Year 11 & 12
Senior Company | Ages 18 yrs +
Senior Beginner (approx. 0-3 years experience)
For dancers who are new to the style, have limited experience and are seeking to learn and master the fundamentals.
Senior Beg+/Int (approx. 2-3 years experience)
For high level Beginner dancers and Intermediate dancers who have some experience and are seeking to de-
velop their technique and master the fundamentals.
Senior Intermediate (approx. 3-5 years experience)
For dancers who have mastered the fundamentals of the style, have a reasonable amount of technique and are
aiming to enhance their bodies capability and ability to express forms.
Intermediate+/Advanced (5+ years experience)
For higher level Intermediate dancers and Advanced dancers who are looking towards picking up and perform-
ing choreography at a professional level.
Advanced (approx. 7+ years experience)
For dancers who have vast experience and strong technique with the ability to pick up and perform choreography
at a fast and professional level.
* Please choose your levels wisely. We have catered for all levels. If you are unsure as to which level to enrol in,
please contact our studio to discuss.
* It is at TDC’s discretion to allocate dancers to classes most suited to their abilities. If dancers have enrolled
and paid for a class that is not suited to their experience, we will transfer them to a more appropriate class.
*NP (Non-performing) - These classes are not part of our end of year performances.
2021 TERM DATES
Term 1 Monday 1 February – Thursday 1 April 9 weeks
Term 2 Tuesday 19 April – Saturday 3 July 11 weeks
Term 3 Monday 19 July – Saturday 25 September 10 weeks
Term 4 Monday 11 October – Thursday 16 December 10 weeks
Classes do not operate on public holidays and term fees are adjusted accordingly.
OPEN WEEK
Family and friends are invited to watch our class progress at the end of term. Dancers are also encouraged to watch
classes of different styles and levels to get inspired and see what’s happening at TDC. For Junior Company classes,
viewing is for the final 15 mins of class and for Teen Company and Senior Company the full one hour class.
We commence Open Week the Friday before the last week of term to cater for families who start their holidays early.
Specific open week dates for all classes will be released during the term.
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2021 TIMETABLE
JUNIOR COMPANY | Tiny Tots to Year 6
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TEEN COMPANY | Year 7 to 12
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SENIOR COMPANY | 18 YRS +
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11ANNUAL & CLASS FEES
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
An annual membership fee of $40 per dancer is charged to all dancers per calendar year on commencement of
classes to cover administration, insurance and music licensing costs.
• Fees must be paid at time of enrolment to secure
CLASS FEES 30min 45min 60min your place.
Term 1 (9 weeks) $135 $162 $180 • Refunds and make up classes are not available.
Term 2 (11 weeks) $165 $198 $220 • Dancers can enrol mid-term and pay term fees from
Term 3 (10 weeks) $150 $180 $200 the week they commence.
Term 4 (10 weeks) $150 $180 $200 • No classes run Public Holidays. Term fees are
adjusted accordingly.
Casual $25 | Trial $10
LATE PAYMENTS
We expect all dancers participating in classes to have
PRIORITY ENROLMENT the courtesy to have paid their fees. If dancers are found
Priority is given to current TDC dancers before attending class with an outstanding balance, a $25 fee
enrolments open to the public. TDC placement can recovery charge will be applied and dancers will be
only be guaranteed if fees are paid upon enrolment. restricted from attending until payment is made.
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT PER DANCER Production fees paid after the due date will also incur a
Receive 10% off your third class, 15% off your fourth $25 fee recovery charge.
class, 20% off your fifth class and 25% off your sixth
+ classes. Fees are automatically calculated online
upon enrolment.
Example:
Class 1 $180
Class 2 $180
Class 3 $162 (10% off)
Class 4 $153 (15% off)
Class 5 $144 (20% off)
Class 6+ $135 (25% off)
12TDC'S APP
Download the app - TDC's central hub
• Get alerts with important announcements
• Remain logged in to your Client Portal - easier enrolments and payments!
• Check class details, term dates and more
• Register for workshops
Search The Dance Collective in the App Store.
iPhone Users: Android Users:
ENROL VIA THE APP ENROL ONLINE
1 Download the TDC app 1 Visit our website www.thedancecollective.com.au and
2 Select My Account select Client Portal to log in or Register to
create an account
3 New dancers select First Time Student
2
Registration, existing dancers enter Email and pass- Select Find Classes and filter classes by level, style,
word to login day, age etc
3
4 Select Find Classes and filter classes by level, style, Select View Details & Enrol, then select Enrol in this
day, age etc class
4
5 Select View Details & Enrol, then select Enrol in this Tick the name of the student and select Enrol. Select
class OK
5
6 Tick the name of the student and select Enrol. Select Select menu at top right and select Billing &
OK Payments
6
7 Select menu at top right and select Billing & Select Pay Now to pay immediately or Saved
Payments Payment Methods to check/add methods of payment.
8 Select Pay Now to pay immediately or Saved Once payment is made, your enrolment is confirmed.
Payment Methods to check/add methods of payment.
Once payment is made, your enrolment is confirmed.
13Focusing on stretching, strength, conditioning
WHAT TO WEAR
and flexibility, this style incorporates various
elements of acrobatics including tumbling, Compulsory uniform - Black
cartwheeling, balancing and lifts. leotard, black ¾ or full length
leggings or boy leg shorts with
Beginner – No experience required. tan footless tights, flesh coloured
Intermediate – Dancers must be able to briefs, bare feet and hair tied
demonstrate the following skills; cartwheel, back, headband recommended.
straight over, bend back kick over, round off.
ACROBATICS
See uniform specifics on page 17.
*Must be paired with a Dance class.
Classical ballet draws on WHAT TO WEAR
specific technique that Pre-Kindy to Kids Club - Black or pink leotard, flesh
gives you a full under- coloured briefs , black or pink ballet skirt, pink ballet
standing of your body. tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic; hair in tight bun.
The class focuses on
Pre-Junior to Pre-Senior Black leotard, black ballet
building strength, flexibility
skirt or boy leg shorts, pink ballet shoes with elastic.
and core stability is
recommended for all Senior 18+ Leotard, pink ballet tights, ballet skirt or
dancers to build a strong boy leg shorts, pink ballet shoes with elastic.
BALLET
technical foundation. Boys Black fitted tshirt/singlet, black shorts or tights,
black ballet shoes with elastic.
B-boying and b-girling - better known within
WHAT TO WEAR
the media as breakdancing - is the original
dance of hip hop to come out of the Bronx, New Non-restrictive streetwear
York in the 1970’s. Since its resurgence in the such as track pants or long
1990’s, this freestyle dance to funk and hip hop shorts with a t-shirt or tank
has gained popularity across the globe. You top, sneakers, cap, bandana.
will learn the essentials to becoming a b-boy or Knee pads optional.
b-girl, from top rock and down rock, to power
BREAKING moves and freezes.
Developed through the entertainment
WHAT TO WEAR
industry, commercial is seen in music
videos and concerts. This style focuses Comfortable clothing allowing
on choreography to popular music whilst you to feel good and move
maintaining an urban presence. freely, such as track pants,
leggings, t-shirt or tank top
and sneakers or boots.
COMMERCIAL
A creative dance WHAT TO WEAR
form which combines
Pre-Junior – Pre-Senior (compulsory uniform) Black
strong technique with
leotard, black ¾ or full length leggings or boy leg shorts
a sense of release.
with tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs, bare feet
Choreography
and hair tied back, headband recommended. See uniform
usually tells a story
specifics on page 17.
or portrays a theme
and can rely greatly on Senior 18+ Comfortable top (sports top, leotard, tank top),
the contribution of the 3/4 or full length leggings or boy leg shorts with tan foot-
dancers themselves. less tights, knee pads, bare feet, hair tied back.
CONTEMPORARY Boys Black fitted singlet or t-shirt, black shorts/pants.Dancehall is the heart of Jamaican culture.
Influenced by it’s African roots, Dancehall began
WHAT TO WEAR
as a form of freestyle in the 1970s. It has since Comfortable clothing
become popularised by Jamaican dancers and which allows you to move
music artists to become a style of choreographed freely such as track pants,
dance. It is known for it’s high energy and party leggings, t-shirt or tank top
vibe. Rhianna, Jorja Smith and Sean Paul are and sneakers.
DANCEHALL18 YRS +
artists who have incorporated Dancehall into
their choreography and video clips.
A fun and energetic introduction
to dance focusing on rhythm and
WHAT TO WEAR
movement, using elements from T-shirt/tank top, non-restrictive
Hip Hop and Jazz. shorts, track pants or leggings
FUNKY DANCE
and sneakers.
Hip Hop may have many individualised
WHAT TO WEAR
styles but the roots lay in the party
grooves and improvisational steps Comfortable street wear such
originating from the streets and clubs. as track pants, long shorts or
With the blending of different music leggings with a t-shirt, hoodie
styles, hip hop continues to re-invent or tank top and sneakers (no
itself with a broader range of influences jazz boots); accessorise with
hats or caps.
HIP HOP
and freer expression.
A class in heels for dancers who
WHAT TO WEAR
want to build confidence & strength
in their performance. The style’s Comfortable clothing allowing you
changing rhythm can range from to feel good and move freely, such
strong dynamic accents to captivating as track pants, leggings, shorts,
slow, sensual choreography. You will t-shirt or tank top. Sneakers for
be sure to leave feeling classy and the warm up and heels or boots for
the remainder of the class.
HEELS18 YRS +
empowered.
Jazz is a theatrical style of dancing WHAT TO WEAR
that incorporates technique such
Pre-Junior – Pre-Senior (compulsory)
as kicks, turns and leaps and is
Black leotard, black ¾ or full length leg-
great for developing flexibility and
gings or boy leg shorts with tan footless
fitness. Often associated with
tights, flesh coloured briefs, bare feet and
musicals such as Chicago or Fame,
hair tied back, headband recommended.
jazz is also the style used by pop
See uniform specifics on page 17.
stars such as Kylie Minogue,
Madonna and Britney Spears and Boys Black fitted singlet or t-shirt, black
often features in pop concerts, shorts/pants.
opening ceremonies and music Senior 18+ Comfortable top (sports top, leo-
videos. tard, tank top), 3/4 or full length leggings or
JAZZ
boy leg shorts with tan footless tights, knee
pads, bare feet, hair tied back.A commercial style with a hip hop flavour
WHAT TO WEAR
fused with street jazz. Movements can range
from smooth and funky to expressive and Comfortable wear which
strong, creating a fun and high energy class. allows you to move freely such
as track pants, leggings, t-shirt
or tank top and sneakers.
JAZZ FUNK18 YRS +
Based on Latin dance styles originating in Cuba WHAT TO WEAR
and Spain, Latin Fusion is a fresh and exciting
combination of Latin technique and movement Comfortable wear which
with an urban influence. This high energy style allows you to move freely such as
combines solo and partnering choreography to track pants, leggings, t-shirt or tank
a mix of traditional Latin and commercial music. top.
Latin Fusion draws on true Cha cha, Samba, Sneakers with a thinner sole to allow
Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble and Salsa technique, dancers to be grounded into the floor.
but with a twist.
Socks may be required when Latin
technique is taught.
LATIN FUSION18 YRS +
Combines the techniques of jazz,
WHAT TO WEAR
contemporary and ballet. Lyrical
invites dancers to use their bodies Pre-Junior – Pre-Senior (compulsory) Black leotard,
to interpret the music. While black ¾ or full length leggings or boy leg shorts with
mainly choreographed to music tan footless tights, flesh coloured briefs, bare feet and
with lyrics, “lyrical” generally hair tied back, headband recommended. See uniform
refers to the expressive, melodic specifics on page 17.
and highly emotional quality of Boys Black fitted singlet or t-shirt, black shorts/pants.
dance. Dancers gain fluidity of
Senior 18+ Comfortable top (sports top, leotard, tank
movement, grace and control.
top), 3/4 or full length leggings or boy leg shorts with
LYRICAL
tan footless tights, knee pads, bare feet, hair tied back.
Pointe is part of classical ballet WHAT TO WEAR
technique made possible by pointe
Ballet attire (see previous page) and pointe shoes.
shoes. Designed for dancers with
previous training, classes include It will be at the teacher’s assessment and discretion
barre exercises, centre work and as to when dancers will go en pointe. Their safety is
across the floor combinations. our highest priority. In the initial stages, whilst
dancers are strengthening their ankles dancers
POINTE *Must be paired with Ballet class. will begin training on demi pointe.
Combines the techniques of contemporary and ballet with the
WHAT TO WEAR
stylised flavour of urban choreography. It allows dancers to
use their bodies to interpret music in a way that blends fluidity Leggings, shorts or harem
and articulation. Movements are choreographed to accent not pants, a comfortable top,
only lyrics but also beats/sounds, whilst capturing emotion. knee pads and bare feet.
URBAN LYRICAL18 YRS +END OF YEAR PRODUCTIONS
While we remain in the midst of a pandemic, it is impossible for us to set in stone what 2021 will look like. We will
however plan for an end of year production, whether that be a showcase in TDC Production House, concert in a the-
atre or making films.
PAST YEAR PRODUCTIONS
2019
Junior Showcase – Perth Convention Centre
Teen Concert – Rixon Theatre
Senior Concert – Crown Theatre
2020
Junior In-class Showcase – TDC Production House
Teen Concert – Crown Theatre
Senior Red Carpet Movie Premier – Palace Cinemas Raine Square
2021 - TBA
We will release information as soon as plans are confirmed.
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8PRODUCTION FEES
The estimated fees associated with our end of year productions are listed below. As plans are made during the
year we will keep our families updated. *Fees are subject to change.
PRODUCTION LEVY
$50 per dancer (Junior, Teen & Senior Companies)
Includes music licenses, extra rehearsals, copy of music, concert t-shirt (part of concert uniform) and program.
COSTUME HIRE
TDC provides a full service to ensure there is very little for parents and dancers to do. There is no sewing of
sequins here! This hire fee contributes towards: sizing, styling/designing, sourcing and purchasing, altering,
maintenance, cleaning, organising and sorting costumes.
Dancers will be required to provide their own stockings, boy leg shorts and any other garments considered as
underwear for their costume. All dancers will need to supply their own white sneakers/sandshoes as part of
their concert uniform.
JUNIOR SHOWCASE - $50 per class TEEN & SENIOR PRODUCTION - $60 per class
TDC will transport all costumes and props Teen and Senior dancers will be supplied with a TDC costume
to the venue. Full supervision is provided so bag and coat hanger. Dancers will receive their costumes in
that parents can enjoy the show. the weeks leading up to their concerts and are responsible for
bringing their costumes to the concert venues.
HD VIDEO PRODUCTION
USB $30 - one charge per family per production
TDC concerts are filmed and edited professionally and supplied to each dancer on a branded USB. This allows
performances to be viewed from a laptop or TV and can be easily shared with family and friends who are unable
to attend.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are a valued and integral part of our company’s operations.
Throughout the year we call upon volunteers to help with concert
preparation, prop production and costume organising and washing.
Volunteers are generally our current and past dancers and their
participation forms a great sense of community within our studio.
If you would like to offer your time or skills or undertake work
experience at the studio, please see us at reception or email
admin@thedancecollective.com.au.
18OVER 50s YOGA
TDC offers weekly Over 50s Yoga classes. These classes calm the mind,
give bodies a good stretch and provide a beautiful sense of connection
and community. Class is followed by complimentary herbal tea.
Tuesdays & Fridays 9.30am-10.30am.
UNIFORM
RECOMMENDED UNIFORM SUPPLIER
Studio Scene, 352 Marmion Street, Melville
9330 7670
*For technique classes only
Uniform Style Colour Description
Ballet Shoes Bloch Or Energetiks Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
Leotard CL/AL04 Black Front Gathered Leotard
Leotard CL/AL04 Black or Pink Front Gathered Leotard (Available to Pre-Kids + Kids Club only)
Skirt CS/AS01 Black Chiffon Wrap Skirt
Skirt CS/AS01 Black or Pink Chiffon Wrap Skirt (Available to Pre-Kids + Kids Club only)
Ballet Tights AT27 Or AT30 SPK Footed Dance Tights Or Convertible Dance Tights
Pants CT/AT07 Or CT/AT44 Black 3/4 Leggings or full length leggings
Shorts CT/AT09T Black Fitted Bike Shorts
Tights CT/AT30 SKN Convertible Dance Tights
Briefs CB/AB10 Flesh Flesh coloured high cut briefs
DANCER ETIQUETTE & CONDUCT
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early to warm-up, stretch and practice choreography.
• Bring a water bottle (no glass).
• Wear correct dance attire. If you look the part, you will dance the part. No school uniforms.
• Classes are not open for viewing. Parents and friends are invited to watch the final classes in Terms 1, 2 &
(Open Week).
• Turn your phone to silent in class and do not check your phone. Immerse yourself in dance and switch off from
the outside world.
• Remove all jewellery – we don’t want anything broken or for you to injure yourself or others in class (watches
and fitbits included).
• If you are late to class quietly make an apology to the teacher before joining the class and ensure you stretch
and warm up to prevent injury.
• Change into your dance shoes after you arrive.
• Arrive to class having practiced your choreography from the week before.
• Be encouraging and friendly to those around you.
• Junior dancers are not to leave the studio without a parent or guardian.
• Act with respect, care and concern towards others.
• No chewing gum in class.
• Stand up straight, nod and be attentive. Beware of negative body language (like folded arms). Never sit down
unless you are asked to.
• Applaud when watching others.
• Say thank you to your teacher at the end of class.
19COPYRIGHT
All routines choreographed and rehearsed at TDC remain the intellectual property of TDC.
Permission must be asked and given in writing to perform choreography outside the studio, or use choreography
for audition purposes; this may also incur a fee. Under Australian Copyright Laws, using any choreography or part
thereof without written permission is punishable.
Do not record or photograph any class content without permission. Posting of class content on social media is to be
done by teachers and The Dance Collective staff only.
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
To enhance your own development at TDC the following is suggested:
• Arrive early to practice choreography with other dancers, warm-up and stretch.
• Stretch at home to improve flexibility. Warm muscles first by physical activity or hot bath and then stretch hold-
ing your positions for at least one minute to gain maximum flexibility.
• Practice your routines and progressions at home. We recommend you practice within one day of learning mate-
rial. Ask your teacher for the song title and artist and download it.
• Go to musicals, live dance performances and watch dance related movies and TV shows, you learn so much by
watching others.
• Listen to the feedback your teacher gives with a positive attitude.
• Join a ballet class. You will notice a huge improvement in your technique.
• Get to know others in your class. TDC has an inclusive community and we encourage you to get to know one
another. Say hi to someone different each week.
INJURIES
Inform your teacher at the beginning of the class if you have an injury. If an injury occurs in class, advise your teacher
immediately to ensure prompt medical attention if necessary.
ABSENCES
Explain all absences from class. Please email admin@thedancecollective.com.au, call our studio 9314 7997 or text
0448 788 346 and a message will be passed on to the teacher. Teachers will mark your absence as ‘A’ if not
explained and ‘E’ when explained.
More than two unexplained absences in a term may be detrimental to your progress and may affect your place in the
class and concert participation.
Should you miss choreography or class content, ensure that you make arrangements with another dancer to teach
you what you have missed. Private lessons with your teacher can be arranged at a reduced cost to help you catch up
if required. Please see reception or email admin@thedancecollective.com.au.
20PERFORMANCE OPPURTUNITIES
The Dance Collective works closely with numerous event management companies and with local community
groups. Throughout the year performance opportunities will be offered to dancers in a range of ages and levels.
If you are interested in being involved in performances it is imperative that you attend classes regularly to learn
the choreography and work hard at home to master it. In situations where only a limited number of dancers are
required, an audition may take place.
In 2019 and 2020 The Dance Collective performed at the following events:
The Canning Show McDonalds Australia
MBA Housing Awards Ronald McDonald House Charities Ball
Zoochella Enex
Oasis Ball & Campaign Brief Awards Bethanie Aged Care Expo
The Salvation Army Melville Primary School
Flight Centre Ernst and Young
World Singing Day St Catherine’s College
WA Mining Club World Supremacy Battlegrounds
Wella Professionals
GIFT VOUCHERS
Gift vouchers are available for any special occasion. We can
customise the voucher, e.g. Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas,
With Love etc, to add that personal touch.
Email admin@thedancecollective.com.au or purchase at the studio.
TDC APPAREL
TDC has a large range of stylish and
practical apparel for kids and adults.
Come to TDC reception or visit
www.thedancecollective.com.au/shop
21SCHOLARSHIPS
The Dance Collective awards a scholarship to a dancer in each age level. The dancers must be outstanding in some
way. This could be demonstrating outstanding performance, effort, improvement, energy, outstanding contribution
to class, etc. Scholarship winners are announced at the end of year concerts. They are presented with a certificate
and have their term fees paid for a year for one class of their choice.
Congratulations to the 2020 Scholarship winners:
Kids-Club – Emme Nailer Pre-Elementary - Abbey Cawthorn Senior Beginner - Jo Hansen
Pre-Junior – Tyler Morris Elementary - Aliyah Portinha Senior Intermediate – Madeleine Harper
Junior - Ivy Johns Pre-Senior - Jori Morrow Senior Advanced – Jess Brown
WORKSHOPS
TDC is proud to host a number of international and interstate guest artist
workshops open to TDC dancers and the general public.
Past workshops have included Shondra Leigh, Pom Arnold and Mike Cameron
(MJ Cirque Immortal World Tour), Marvellous (Brittney Spears dancer), Saidah
Nairobi (Usher dancer), Jason Bietel (Kylie Minogue dancer), Michael Schwandt
(Lady Gaga choreographer), Quon (Fergie, Pussycat Dolls choreographer), Ashlé
Dawson & Leslie Feliciano (Broadway Dance Centre, New York), Jason Winters
(Brent St Studios) and Doug De Voogt, Nick Guerts, Marko Panzic (So You Think
You Can Dance Australia, The Dream Dance Company) Loredo Malcolm (Lion
King) and Anthony Carr (TLC Tour).
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22HOPE - TDC'S CHARITY WORK
TDC’s charity branch is HOPE – Helping Other People Everywhere. Throughout the year we will be committed to
organising workshops and events where all proceeds will go towards needed charities.
TDC has raised money for the following organisations and charities
• Youth Focus WA • CARAD – centre for asylum seekers, refugees and detainees
• Beyond Blue • Not for Sale – support and aid to victims of human trafficking
• Dancehall for Change • St Patrick’s Community Support Centre
• Pre-Emptive Love • Oxfam – mobilising the power of people against poverty.
• Epilepsy Action Aus • HAART – homeless and abused animal rescue team
• Compassion • World Vision – child sponsorship
• Native Arc Inc. • Sock it to Sarcoma
• The Smith Family • Red Cross – Japan tsunami disaster relief fund
• Essentials for Women • Red Cross Disaster Releif – Cyclone Debbie
• Headspace • Save the Children – Syrian refugee crisis
• Starlight Children's Foundation • WWF - World Wide Fund for Nature
• UNICEF – Nepal earthquake appeal
2021 HOPE workshops - Wednesday 20 February and Thursday 21 January.
23COVID SAFETY PLAN BEFORE LEAVING HOME • Check your class location each Monday. If your class is at Willagee Community Centre please pick-up and drop-off there. • Use the toilet and wash hands thoroughly before coming to class. We would like to minimise the use of our toilet. • Pre-fill and label water bottles. • Bring minimal personal items. ON ARRIVAL • Arrive right on time at your class venue. If you are early please wait in your car. Our warm up room remains temporarily closed. • Sanitise hands. • Check in on the Safe WA app if you are an intermittent guest to TDC and not enrolled in a class. • Dancers enrolled in a class are not required to check in via the Safe WA app as their attendance will be recorded. • Reception is now open for payments and enquiries. Cashless payments encouraged. IN CLASS • Place water bottles on numbered dots spread 1.5m around studio. • Keep 1.5m distance in class (allowing 2m2 space). • Shared equipment to be cleaned by staff between use. ON DEPARTURE • Classes continue to finish 5 minutes early to avoid congestion. • Exit via side door of Studio 1 to ensure one-way flow of traffic. • If getting picked up, walk around to verandah and wait.
TERMS & CONDITIONS Fees 1. To secure your place all fees must be received immediately upon enrolment or your position will be forfeited. 2. A fee recovery charge of $25 will be added to your account if dancers are found attending without payment. 3. If accounts are not paid, class restrictions will apply and your account will be handed over to a collection agency, where all costs incurred are payable by the dancer. 4. No refunds on fees. 5. Term fees must be paid in full regardless of attendance. Make up classes are not available. 6. Account adjustments incur a $20 administration fee. 7. Account credits will automatically expire after 12 months if credit expiry date was not specified. 8. Accounts can be paid via online Client Portal, cash, EFTPOS or credit card in the studio or over the phone. 9. Casual dancers must pay class and registration fees prior to commencing class. Classes are subject to availability. 10. Online enrolments are only confirmed once payment has been received. 11. Dancers with special needs may require an assistant at a cost to the family. Classes 1. Any changes to your classes and account must be requested in writing to admin@thedancecollective.com.au 2. If you would like to discontinue any classes please email us prior to the beginning of term. 3. Teachers are subject to change at the discretion of The Dance Collective. 4. Age requirements apply to all classes. If dancers do not meet the age requirements they will be moved to the appropriate class at TDC’s discretion. 5. It is at TDC’s discretion to allocate dancers to classes most suited to their abilities. If dancers have enrolled and paid for a class that is not suited to their experience we will transfer them to a more appropriate class. 6. Dance is a physical activity that may involve teacher and student contact for demonstration and correction. 7. When enrolling at TDC it is the responsibility of the parent/student to inform us of any prior or current injury or illness in- cluding allergies, medical conditions and special needs. Showcase & Concert 1. Participating in the end of year showcase or concert incurs compulsory concert fees and rehearsals. Dancers are required to be at all rehearsals outlined in the Company & Concert Information Packages in order to participate. 2. Concert fees paid after the due date will incur a $25 fee recovery charge. 3. All dancers enrolled in Term 3 performing classes must pay concert fees by the cut-off date to have their costumes and concert merchandise ordered. If a dancer cancels their participation once Term 4 has commenced, written advice explaining the circumstances (admin@thedancecollective.com.au) must be given. Only a part refund will be considered depending on what items of costume/concert merchandise have been purchased already. Behaviour Policy 1. Negativity and disruptive behaviour is not tolerated at TDC. 2. Teachers reserve the right to ask a dancer to sit out for a portion of the class. 3. If disruptive behaviour is ongoing, parents will be contacted to discuss further action. 4. Physical, mental, emotional or cyber bullying by parents, staff or dancers will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the studio. Duty of Care 1. Utmost care is taken however no responsibility is taken by TDC for accidents incurred in the studio or at concert and other performances. Dancers dance at their own risk and TDC is not liable for any personal injuries. 2. In case of illness or injury where parents are not contactable, TDC will seek medical advice and act accordingly where treat- ment is deemed necessary. The cost will be incurred by the parent/guardian. 3. No responsibility is taken for students outside of class times. Copyright 1. All choreography remains copyright of The Dance Collective and the choreographers. Permission must be asked and given in writing to perform choreography outside the studio; this may incur a fee. Under Australian Copyright Law, using any chore- ography or part thereof without written permission is punishable. 2. No photographic or video equipment may be used in any class or concert without the express written permission from TDC. There are child protection laws in place as well as copyright issues with filming or photography in a class setting. Media Release 1. Permission is granted to use dancer’s name, photographic and video images for use on the website, brochures, newsletters, newspaper advertisements and any other promotional material. Personal Property 1. The Dance Collective will take no responsibility for parked vehicles at the premises and you are strongly encouraged to leave all valuables (cash, phones, iPods) at home or out of sight during your class time. 2. We also do not accept liability for loss or damage of personal property brought onto the premises.
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