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We are so excited to announce the details for this years End of Year Concert - DUALITY!!

DUALITY - noun; an instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism.  

Life is a balance of opposing forces—light and shadow, strength and vulnerability, chaos and order. In “Duality,” we explore the dynamic tension between contrasting elements, revealing the beauty and complexity of coexistence. Through movement, dancers embody the push and pull of opposites, delving into the spaces where conflict and harmony meet. This performance invites you to reflect on the dualities within us all,  the fictional world as well as the delicate equilibrium that shapes our world. Prepare to be captivated by the interplay of extremes as they unfold on stage.  

Our concert allows parents, grandparents and friends to see what your children have learnt in class throughout the year. Our end of year concert is always a favourite amongst our students and families.On this site you will find the concert breakdowns; show times, arrival times and everything you need to know. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to the team!

WHEN - Sunday 8th December 2024

LOCATION - IPAC - Wollongong

ARRIVAL TIME - 1:00pm - Open,14/u,12/u AND 10/u

Arrive in - Finale T-Shirt with black pants and sneakers. Hair and make up fully done.

Drop off Only - STAGE DOOR Located on Town Hall Place Wollongong (Around the side of IPAC)

Show Time -  3:00pm

PICK UP - In the Foyer of the IMB Theatre - We will bring the kids around via Door 2 :)

WHAT TO PACK

Costume changes, Shoe changes, Food, water (NO SOFT DRINK or Milk) No ipads!

All students participate in our End of Year Concert and students work on these routines each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

In terms of attendance, it is very important that students do not miss any of their scheduled classes between now and concert time so they can spend their rehearsal time together to perform their routines, feel confident and look amazing. Of course, this is only if it can’t be helped and in line with studio guidelines. If for any reason your child will miss a number of their regular classes in Term 4, we ask that you contact reception to let us know in advance.

If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the concert on the dates and times provided, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

A concert fee of $90.00 per student will be payable. This will be debited along with thE remainder of your costume fee's on 31st OCTOBER. Students who have not paid their concert fee will be unable to perform in the concert.

Please see attached breakdown of costume Fee's. Final Costume Fee will be debited along with your Performer Fee on 31st October. COSTUME FEE BREAKDOWN

Please click below for the concert run order

-- CONCERT RUN ORDER --

We will have QR codes around the venue on concert day leading you to our offical concert program :)

CONCERT TSHIRT

All students receive a concert commemorative t-shirt included as part of their performers fee. You can pre-select the size you wish to receive by filling out the form below. Please see the dates to remember graphic above for the due date for these selections - anyone who has not preselected their shirt size will have their t-shirt assigned based on their age.

T-SHIRT ORDERS HAVE NOW CLOSED

VIDEOS

We engage the services of a Professional Videographer. All parents will receive a digital download of their dancers show included as a part of your concert performers fee. All parents will be emailed with a unique log in which will enable you to view and download the concert videos at home.

Concert videos will be emailed out early January and will be available for 4 weeks only to download.

FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 6:15PM-8:15PM

We are excited to hold our dress rehearsal at the studio this year! Dress Rehearsal will be drop off and pick up only.

DROP OFF & PICK UP

On concert day, all of the students will be staying backstage with us for the duration of the concert. Students need to have their hair and makeup done and stockings on before being dropped off. Please ensure you drop off at STAGE DOOR Located on Town Hall Place Wollongong (Around the side of IPAC). Please do not park near here as we have had clear instructions from IPAC to communicate this to our families.

All students will need to be picked up from the Door 2 in the Foyer. Students will stay in this location and need to have their name marked off by their group leader.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us. We will ensure that we talk you through the concert day procedure again in the weeks leading up to the concert.

SECURITY & STUDENT SAFETY

As always, the safety of our dance family is our #1 priority. On concert day all students will need to be signed in / out of security lists to gain access backstage. All backstage helpers will be issued with security passes that are required to be worn at all times. We are unable to run messages or food to students, so please make sure they have everything before dropping them off. Please try not to bring anything valuable, especially electronic devices. Mobile phones are not to be taken backstage or in the changing areas during the concert. Our studio will take no responsibility if an item is damaged, misplaced, lost or stolen.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child has any Medical Conditions that may require attention whilst in our care or are carrying any medication with them, please notify our supervisors when you sign in.

WHAT TO WEAR

Arrive in Finale t-shirt, black pants and sneakers.

SHOES & STOCKINGS

Tap - Black tap shoes with tan stockings

Jazz/Musical Theatre - Black jazz shoes with tan stockings

Ballet - Pink ballet shoes with tan stockings (We won't have time to change into ballet stockings)

Contemporary - Canvas 1/2 Soles and convertible tan stockings

Lyrical - Canvas 1/2 Soles and convertible tan stockings

Hip Hop - Plain white hightops (please no flat sole raben/cons style shoes)

Cheer - Plain white hightops (please no flat sole raben/cons style shoes)

Stockings are available for purchase at the studio in the lead up to concert or they are available from any dance shop.

COSTUME REQUIREMENTS

This is a list of costume requirements for each costume available in the following tab

UNDERWEAR

Please be aware that under stage lights, dark coloured or patterned underwear does not look good under light coloured costumes. Please make sure your child is wearing flesh coloured underwear.

HAIR

Dancers will require a low middle part pony tail You will need to use a lot of hairspray/gel and a fine tooth comb to achieve the slick look and possibly multiple elastics. Please also use an elastic the same colour as their hair.Please note, for boys neat and tidy hair is all that is required. No colours or crazy hairstyles please.

MAKEUP

Stage makeup needs to be heavier than normal day makeup. Please try not to cake it on or make it look like a mask as this does not look natural on stage.

Make Up Requirements:

-Base foundation 

-Dark Brown and champagne coloured eye shadow

-Mascara

-Eye liner

-Liquid eyeliner

-Blush 

-Red lipstick

-False eyelashes  - (12 years and older)

JEWELLERY

Diamonte studs are recommended

WHAT TO BRING

FOOD & DRINK

Snacks only. Please bring a labelled water bottle ONLY.

PACKING CHECKLIST

It is suggested that students bring all of their belongings in a small plastic box. It is much easier than rummaging through a bag. Please write their names all over the box and on everything that they bring, every year we have so many pairs of dance shoes and uniforms lost that are never claimed. Please use the following checklist:

-Stockings and dance underwear (wear on arrival)

-Concert t-shirt and black bottoms for finale (wear on arrival)

-Shoes

-Makeup for touch-ups

-Extra bobby pins, safety pins, hair spray, elastics

-Water, water and more water

-Students may want to bring a small quiet game, book or something to keep them amused.

Costumes are an exciting and important part of our End of Year Concerts.

Please click here to see costumes requirements - COSTUME REQUIREMENTS

Aerial: Saturday 23rd November from 1:30pm-4:30pm

Dance: Sunday 24th November from 9am

Bookings are essential – You can make a booking via your online portal. 

1.Login to parent portal

2. Click on "Register"

3.Go to “Book Private Lessons and appointments”

4.Book the times you would like.

5.If you are in one routine, you need to only book one time slot, if you are in two routines, you will need to book 2 time slots.

Please allow changing time in between booking times.For example if your child is in cheer and hip hop, you could book Cheer for 10am and then book Hip Hip for 10:15am OR Lyra and Silks book Silks at 10am and Lyra at 10:15am

COSTS

$25 per routine OR Sibling/Friend photo - $20

PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCHEDULED PHOTO TIME.