INFORMATION HANDBOOK 2021
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INFORMATION HANDBOOK - 2021
STAFF
PRINCIPAL – Miss Keyarna
TEACHER –Miss Keyarna
CONTACT DETAILS
PHONE – 0424 308 013
EMAIL – hughesdance@hotmail.com
WEB – www.hughesdance.com.au
FACEBOOK – Hughes Dance School
INSTAGRAM – hughesdance_co
BANK DETAILS
FEES BSB 016 318 A/C 322090352
COSTUMES BSB 303 092 A/C 5180652
Keep this handy to answer all your questions
1HOW WE WORK
Term 1 - Teaching (new steps taught)
Term 2 & 3 - Teaching the concert routines
Term 4 - Concert is held in week 2 & the rest of the term is teaching. Students
should complete the whole term after the concert if they intend returning
the following year, as this is when a lot of new teaching is done.
Management will decide when your child will advance to the next class - this
is not automatic if they have not learnt the required steps (especially in tap).
Acro - from 3 years
Lyrical - from age 9 years
Hip Hop – from 9 years
Tap & Jazz - from 3 years
• No experience required - we welcome beginner students as well as
students who have had previous tuition.
• Terms run the same as school terms, and we break during school
holidays.
• Classes are held on public holidays during the school term unless
otherwise notified by management.
• All children are to be dropped off at the door – no parents are to sit
inside to watch as this is very distracting for the students – particularly
the little ones.
• We often get requests for fun classes but children are required to do
structured classes if they enrol – this is still fun for them!
• Remember your child is learning to dance so there is a certain level of
discipline required and their homework is to practice each day please.
• Please remember when organising swimming lessons or winter sports to
try and book a different time to your dance class.
2EXPLANATION OF CLASSES AND LEVELS OF ABILITY
Age is a guide for any class – all classes have a range of ages.
BABIES – this class covers a little bit of everything for the little ones: jazz, tap, ballet
and acro.
BEGINNER – this is for suitable for 3 - 6 year old beginners. They will stay in this class
until they achieve a certain level of tap steps before they move into the next level.
JUNIOR – this is for children who are aged between 6 - 10 years of age. When they
are at a more advanced level they will move to Intermediate level. Teacher will
decide this move.
INTERMEDIATE – this is for students who are aged between 11 - 13 years of age.
Students need to have attained a high level of tap steps. If they start at this level they
may find it a struggle. It is recommended they start at junior level and then will be
assessed.
SUB SENIOR – this is an extension of the Intermediate class for older students, 13
years and older. A certain level of tap experience is required.
ACRO – minimum age is 3 years. Beginner Acro is for beginners with little or no
experience. The teacher will decide promotion to the next level. There are minimum
levels for acro grading (refer to website). Acro students are required to do a jazz or
ballet class as acro requires dance moves as well as tricks.
BALLET – this is for students who are over 11 years of age.
JUNIOR LYRICAL – little or no experience necessary. This is for children aged
between 6 – 10 years.
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY – this is for children who are over 11 years of age.
HIP HOP – Minimum age is 6 years Beginner Hip Hop, for those with little or no
experience. The next level of Hip Hop is an advanced class and requires some
dance experience. Minimum age for this class is 11 years.
3UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
** NO SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE TO BE WORN **
Requirements are as follows – NO DENIM PLEASE
Our dance school colours are BLACK, PURPLE, TURQUOISE and WHITE.
Although not compulsory for the official dance school uniform to be worn at
this stage, it is compulsory to wear appropriate dance clothing.
**If children wish to wear their costumes from previous concerts this is
acceptable **
We have small stock of logo uniforms at reasonable prices. If you would like
to place an order please return order form and money ASAP.
TINIES - can wear a uniform, fairy dress or costume with correct shoes
(leather ballet pumps or tan leather jazz shoes can be worn at this level).
BEGINNERS - uniform items only with correct shoes (leather ballet pumps
or tan leather jazz shoes can be worn at this level).
JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE / SUB SENIOR - uniform items only with correct
shoes – tan leather jazz shoes.
LYRICAL – leotard, bare feet or toe socks.
ACRO - uniform items & tan acro shoes - NO SKIRTS/DRESSES OR DENIM
SHORTS.
HIP HOP - uniform items & joggers/canvas shoes or leather jazz shoes.
4UNIFORM cont…
• Dance clothing should be fitted and have some stretch for easy
movement.
• Hair is to be TIED UP (no free flowing hair).
• Jazz & Tap & Acro – tight fitting clothing, eg dance pants, leggings,
shorts, singlet or crop top and T-shirts.
• Shoes – all children will be expected to have the correct leather
TAN shoes for class by week 3.
Parents are requested to make sure your child/ren bring all their dance needs
each week please. Children may be asked to sit out if not dressed in
appropriate clothing.
DANCE JACKETS – we have dance jackets available for purchase. These are
fleecy and very warm for winter. Price is $30 and they are available in size 6,
8 and 10.
SHOES – jazz, acro and tap (tan only) must be the standard dance shoes. If
you are unsure then please ask Miss Keyarna.
SUPPLIERS:
Dance Exchange – Willetton
Unit 4, 20 Roxby Lane, Willetton
Dance Alley – Canning Vale
Unit 2, 110-114 Bannister Rd, Canning Vale
Studio Scene – Melville
352 Marmion St, Melville
5CONCERT INFORMATION
Please take note of this important information.
Our annual concert will be held on Saturday, 23rd October, 2021.
Rixon Theatre, Penhros College.
• All children will be included in the annual concert unless we are
notified otherwise.
• All students will be charged for a costume deposit on their term 2
invoice, unless we are notified before the end of term 1 that your child
will not be participating in the concert. Costumes need to be organised
in term 2 and you will be required to pay a deposit of $50 per item (this
may change). Deposit covers partial costs of fabrics etc. and sewing
starts in April each year. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
• Tickets – money is to be paid to Keyarna and tickets will be issued on
receipt of funds.
• There are no door sales on the day, all tickets are pre-sold.
• Dress rehearsals are usually held during class in the week or two before
concert date. Daily practice is required!! See back cover for dates.
• Costumes are given out at the dress rehearsal, as long as they have been
fully paid for. No costumes will be given unless payment has been
received.
• Once costumes are given out at dress rehearsal they ARE NOT to be
worn again until the concert. We do not want any costumes damaged
or ruined before the big day.
• It is important to continue with the term after the concert so the
children learn some new steps to start the new year with a BANG!
Class attendance leading up to the concert is compulsory.
6CONCERT INVOICE
Please note - separate invoice is issued for the concert - this will not include
the regular term fees. Costume/concert invoices are issued around week 5
of Term 3 and payment is due by dress rehearsal – costumes will not be given
out until full payment is received.
All new students will receive a pack that includes a wig (curly sue), stockings
and socks (if part of costume).
Added concert costs include:
• Costumes will be one per dance style.
• Stockings.
• Wig (curly sue).
• Socks.
• DVD – although not compulsory children usually like to watch
themselves and the other dances from the concert.
• ALL children need to wear correct TAN shoes for all classes. Laces are to
be replaced with elastic – check with Miss Keyarna if unsure.
• Makeup – RED lipstick is the minimum requirement. If you wish to use
eye shadow please use only brown/pink variations – no blue or greens
are to be worn. All intermediate and sub senior students are required
to wear makeup.
• Hair needs – bobby pins, fringe pins, hairnets, hair spray, hair gel, hair
elastics etc. All fringes are to be slicked back. If you require a
demonstration on how hair is to be styled then please ask.
• Costume bags are a good idea to keep all of your child’s gear together
and this helps the backstage helpers too.
On concert day:
• Children are to be dropped at the back door of the theatre by designated
time please.
• Children are to wear appropriate dance clothing for rehearsal, and bring
ALL costumes and shoes. CORRECT DANCE SHOES ARE A MUST!
• Hair and makeup are to be done, stockings and socks on.
• Bring ‘clean’ food and water only.
• Small children can bring a small favourite toy if needed.
7POLICIES
PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY BEFORE ENROLLING IN A CLASS AS NO
REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ONCE A TERM HAS COMMENCED.
Enrolment forms must be signed and annual enrolment fee paid, returned and
processed PRIOR to the commencement of any dance class.
As a courtesy please notify us when you change your plans or decide not to return
to classes – this will avoid any misunderstandings that may occur.
Please read and understand all the payment enrolment conditions as per our
Policies.
PAYMENT
Term accounts/invoices are issued each term by week 3, and payment is due by end
of week 5. Bank transfer or cash is our preferred way of payment. Surname of child
is to be added to payment description when doing bank transfer please.
Multiple classes - the maximum family cost is $700 per term.
REFUNDS
NO REFUNDS will be given once a term has commenced unless a timetable change
is made by management.
Classes are run on a term-by-term basis and are charged for as such. Once enrolled
in the term, all classes for that term will be charged for, and must be paid for (in
advance) regardless of whether attended or not. If the school has to cancel a lesson
for any reason then a refund will be issued in the following term.
Absences due to illness, family vacations, religious holidays or if you simply decide
not to continue with a particular class, are not eligible for refunds. Unless otherwise
instructed, all active enrolments will automatically continue into each new term of
the current year. You do not need to re-enrol each term.
Should you decide not to continue or have a change of plans please notify us in
writing (email or text message is OK).
TRANSFERS BETWEEN CLASSES
Unfortunately at this stage we are unable to offer transfer between classes.
8TIMETABLE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
2021 COMO COMO APPLECROSS APPLECROSS
3.30 - 4.15pm
Babies Ardross **
$130 per term
3.30 - 4.15pm
Tap & Jazz Beginner
$100 per term
4.15 – 5.15pm
Beginner Junior
$130 per term
5.45 - 6.45pm 4.45 – 5.45pm
Junior Intermediate
$130 per term $130 per term
6.30 – 7.15pm
Opening item
$100 per term
7.15 – 8.30pm
Sub Senior
$150 per term
4.00 – 4.30pm
Ballet Exam
$70 per term
5.15 – 6.00pm
5.15 – 5.45pm
Lyrical
Lyrical Junior
/Contemporary
$70 per term
$100 per term
4.00 – 4.45pm 4.30 – 5.15pm
Acro Beginner Intermediate
$100 per term $100 per term
3.30 – 4.00pm
Hip Hop Beginner
$70 per term
5.45 – 6.30
Intermediate
$100 per term
6.45 – 7.15pm 4.00 – 6.00pm 6.00 - 6.30pm
Private Lessons
Fees apply Fees apply Fees apply
Note: Timetable is subject to change at any time.
** Ardross location: Guide Hall, McCallum St, Ardross.
Parents please DROP OFF and PICK UP your children up ON TIME, thank you.
9FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I enrol?
You can enrol at any time via email. It is recommended you enrol as soon as possible
due to class size limitations. Re-enrolling each term is not necessary but if you choose
not to then please notify the school.
Do I have to pre-enrol for class?
We recommend you secure your place in class by registering prior to the new term,
particularly for the beginner tap & jazz, and beginner acro classes. Due to the high
number of younger students we are limited to class size.
I need to speak to someone with regards to my class/es
Keyarna is available via email or text at any time (prefer this to phone calls so there
is written information to refer back to) and will be at classes for you to ask any
questions you may have (before and after class).
Will the timetable change?
It is possible that some class times may change for age related and style changes,
due to popularity or lack of interest. As our school grows it will be necessary to make
timetable changes to accommodate numbers and classes as required – this will
usually only happen at the start of the year.
I’m not sure if I’ll like the class, can I pay for 1 casual class?
Casual classes are available, subject to space availability, as preference is given to
dancers committing to a 10 week term. Accordingly, we encourage you to watch a
class in the previous term to assess if it’s what you are after. We don’t recommend a
decision be made about any dance class after attending only once, as it is unlikely
that you will achieve anything with less than 5 lessons.
Do you hold exams?
We offer exams through a different dance school. Please speak to Miss Keyarna if
you are interested.
Can I do competitions?
Some students will be given the opportunity to do solos, duos and trios.
This is INVITATION ONLY by the teacher.
10Do I have to wear the uniform?
Yes, the uniform colours for our school are black, purple, turquoise and white. If you
choose to wear your own clothing please ensure it is appropriate dance attire.
NO SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE TO BE WORN TO CLASS. Children may be asked to sit out
from their lesson if they do not wear correct dance clothing.
Do I have to do ballet?
All competition students are required to enrol in the Ballet Exam class.
What if I am having trouble paying my fees?
If you are finding it difficult to pay your fees you need to contact Miss Keyarna ASAP
about this. A payment plan may be available to you.
Do you have an annual concert?
Yes we do, and all children are included unless otherwise informed. Costs associated
with the concert will be charged to you, even if they do not participate, if you have
not notified us by the end of Term 1.
Will I have to do the concert?
Performing in the concert is not compulsory although the children usually want to
once they have spent time learning their routines. There are extra costs associated
for this – one costume per dance, hair piece, shoes, and various other costs. A deposit
is required in Term 2 and will be added to the term account/invoice. Final costs will
be handed out closer to the concert date. Tickets are also available at an extra cost
and range in price depending on the venue. All tickets are available on a first come
basis. Tickets must be pre-ordered, as no door sales will be available on the day.
When will I get my costumes for the concert?
Costume making starts in April and continues until the October school holidays, and
will be ready for the dress rehearsal. Costumes will only be given once FULL
PAYMENT has been received.
11CHECKLIST
Please take note of the concert date and mark it in your calendar now!
• Concert date – Saturday, 23rd October, 2021. Penhros College.
• Public holidays – classes are held unless cancelled by management.
• Uniform colours – black, purple, turquoise and white.
• School uniforms – are NOT to be worn.
• Hair – is to be tied up.
• Shoes – tan.
• Fees – are due by week 5 of each term.
• Hair demonstration – if required please ask.
• Please DROP OFF and PICK UP your children ON TIME.
2021 public school term dates:
• Term 1: 1st Feb – 1st Apr
• Term 2: 19th Apr – 2nd July
• Term 3: 19th July – 24th Sept
• Term 4: 11th Oct – 9th Dec
I hope you enjoy your dance experience with us.
Miss Keyarna
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