Parent Pointers
We sell second-hand dance-wear on consignment to keep the cost of dance training as low as possible, and to reduce waste wherever we can.
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Dress Codes When you enrol in a dance or performing arts class, it is important that you understand how you should present yourself before you attend your first class. A reputable studio will enforce a dress code which defines the overall appearance of the student in terms of clothing, footwear, hairstyle and accessories. At the Fraser […]
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For Discipline An important aspect of dance training is the development of discipline which begins with students arriving on time for their classes neatly presented in the proper attire and appearance. For Unity Dress codes also create unity among the students, much like a school uniform policy, instead of causing a few students to stand out. As […]
Read moreStudent helpers play a very important role in our Academy performances. In the Primary School Show, we assign two helpers to every class. They are their helpers for the whole week, helping them change into and out of costume, making sure that they are in the right place at the right time, keeping them occupied with […]
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The complexity of the thoughts and movements that need to be considered in order to execute a correct pirouette are very nicely summed up in this excellent illustration Notes on Pirouettes by A Ballet Education. Visit their site for more of these wonderful sketches.
Read moreProduction Week is the week leading up to a main performance. For the Annual School Show, Production Week is between the Photo Day weekend and the School Show weekend. During the rehearsal days, there are no classes. We concentrate on rehearsing for the school shows, practicing any quick-changes, and ensuring all costumes, props and accessories […]
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