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Dear Families,

Thank you for choosing Dance3D for your child’s dance experience and welcome to our new and exciting Dance education facility.

Dance3D will be following the pathway set by Andrea Dalton Dance Dynamics, which has been in operation for more than 30 years. By keeping the dance school in the family, we will still be committed to providing the same professional and caring environment for all our students.

The staff and I are dedicated to dance education whether it be for vocation or recreation and we pride ourselves in offering the best environment for your children, where they can feel safe and develop a love for dance.

Enclosed is a variety of information that will help you and your family settle into our dance family. You can find additional information on our website - www.dance3d.com.au

Please do not hesitate to contact myself or talk with our staff if you have any questions.

We look forward to getting to know you and your family.

Yours Sincerely

Heidi O'Hehir Principal

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OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

w Strive to develop a love and appreciation of dance and music associated with the specific genre of dance. w Instill a working understanding of safe dance technique, encouraging correct postural stance, fitness and general coordination within the bounds of enjoyable activities associated with dance. w Encourage skill development of dance in a safe and progressive manner according to the age and ability level of each individual student. w Work towards attainable goals for each student as in preparation for examination, concerts, competitions and performance opportunities. w Develop work ethics and self-discipline that will not only be associated with dance but with general life skills in order to attain individual goals. w Provide opportunities for self-expression, creativity and fun in relation to dance. w Develop the ‘all round’ dancer with opportunities for both the recreational and vocational dancer. w Promote individual talents in specific genre. w Provide awareness and guidance in the selection of extra learning activities in the form of master classes, auditions, displays, charity events. w Establish examination based goals which will lead to the gaining of qualifications. w Provide training for the 'teacher' of dance in a positive learning environment and with access to an extensive teacher training program, with certificate level courses. w Encourage a happy family style environment between all parents and students.

TERM DATES - 2014

Pre-term shop hours The dance shop and reception will be open at the studio from Tuesday 28th January - 31st of January, between 3.30 - 5.30pm.

Term 1: Monday 3rd February - Friday 4th April Term 2: Tuesday 22nd April - Friday 27th June Term 3: Monday 14th July - Friday 19th September Term 4: Tuesday 7th October - Friday 21st November

Concert Rehearsals and Performance dates: 22nd November - 30th November

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UNIFORMS

We encourage a level of discipline in our genres and in the presentation of our students. A uniform is an important part of this discipline and helps students take pride in their appearance. The uniform also encourages the students to be part of team and is designed to allow teachers to observe dance technique, muscle use, posture and body placement, effectively. Students are required to have a full uniform for their particular genre. Full uniforms (including hair and footwear) are to be worn by the third week of the first term and to each class thereafter.

As this is a transitional year, students may continue to wear their red or black uniforms to class.

NewdancewearwillbeavailableforDance3D.

Items include: Turquoise Leotard Black Shorts Crop Top Loose Hip Hop Pants Loose Singlet Lace Ballet Skirt All-in-one leotard and dress (early dance education only)

For more information please go to our website.

DANCE WEAR & COSTUMING GeneralDanceAttire Uniforms will be available for fitting during reception hours and may be purchased at this time also. However, uniforms will also be available for purchase online in 2014 and more details will follow.

Dance shoes can be purchased online through MDM dancewear. MDM creates market leading technical footwear for dancers. Please read the information enclosed for further details. Dance3D students receive a 20% discount on all products. The link is available on our website or can be accessed directly at www.mdmdance.com

Costuming All concert costumes are made for the students with parents required to purchase the final products for the end of year concerts. No costumes are made by the parents. Students are sized off samples and then orders placed. Once paid and distributed, the students own their costume. Costumes per dance group, can range between $80 - $120. We aim to keep costs to a minimum, wherever possible.

IndividualCompetitionCostumes For students who choose to compete in eisteddfods or other events where costumes are required, these can be sourced by staff members. The staff who manage the reception area, can assist with questions regarding enrolment, classes and dancewear, please ask for assistance.

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OUR LOCATION

Unit 2/127 Sugar Road, Maroochydore (behind ARB Maroochydore)

MAIN CONTACT DETAILS

Studio Phone: (07) 5443 9466 (answered during reception hours) Mobile: 0402736836 (outside reception hours) Email: admin@dance3d.com.au Pleasesendallenquiriestotheemailabove.Thiswillensureyouremailwillberespondedtoswiftly.

Postal Address: PO Box 5230, Maroochydore BC QLD 4558

OPENING HOURSStudio hours are as per timetable, please see the full timetable at the back of this pack.Receptionhours-To Be Advised.

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REGULAR COMMUNICATION

Newsletters are distributed regularly (generally once per month).

These newsletters are distributed via email only. So it is very important that you provide a current email address with your enrolment and inform us if your contact details change.

Fee invoices are provided in hard copy to students at the beginning of the school term.

From time to time, extra information is communicated via additional emails for special events such as examinations, competitions, costuming, and concerts and on some occasions, via handouts to students.

We also have a facebook page where we post news, comments and reminders of upcoming dates. We encourage parents and older students to become fans of our page to keep in touch with the latest info.

At any time parents or students can email or call us with questions. Please see our contact section of this pack.

CLASS VIEWING

Each term, parents will have the opportunity to attend their child’s classes. Dates for our ‘open week’ will be provided in the relevant newsletter.

During term 4, the open week generally coincides with concert dress rehearsals.

Parents are sincerely encouraged to attend during open week, to observe their child’s progress. If during these sessions parents have questions regarding their child’s dance development or behavior, we encourage you to email in the first instance to admin@dance3d.com.au with your questions or concerns. This email address is monitored by senior members of staff and your email will be dealt with appropriately and confidentially, providing you with actions and outcomes as swiftly as possible.

Outside open weeks, classes are closed to spectators.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Apart from our wonderful end of year concert, Dance3D regularly holds other events during the year. These can vary from year to year and examples of the types of events are listed below;

Eisteddfods/Performance Teams - are offered every alternate year, the next teams will perform in 2014. Display Day - showcasing the work students have been doing Fundraising Activities - vary from dance nights, to barbeques Demonstrations - showcasing dance choreography of particular groups in shopping centres, festivals, school fair’s etc.

Dance3D will also be taking a team to Europe to perform in an international showcase and on a cruise ship in 2014. More information regarding this will follow.

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EXAMINATIONS IN DANCE

Examinations are held annually in the genre’s of ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and tap with the Australian Teachers of Dancing Ltd (ATOD). For more information on this organisation, feel free to visit their website, www.atod.net.au

Examinations, although encouraged, are not compulsory. An exam is a wonderful way to gain feedback, from an outside dance professional. It also serves as a worthy goal or achievement and can also lead to obtaining teacher qualifications.

ATOD examiners are pleasant, encouraging to students and reports are always constructive and comprehensive.

Students perform their examination in groups, not individually and teachers do assist at the preschool and test 1 level’s.

Dance3D students who choose to undertake an examination are provided with the highest quality of instruction, to ensure they are fully prepared for the examination.

Students can also experience examinations as a participant, this allows those who are new to dance or who feel they may not be ready to be examined, a great opportunity to participate and gain valuable feedback.

All participants are provided with a copy of their comprehensive report and a medal for each grade they successfully pass.

We pride ourselves in consistent pass rates for all examinations and will provide feedback to students who may not be ready for their examination. Private tuition is available for students who require extra lessons.

Rehearsals are held each year prior to examinations and students are strongly encouraged to attend. This session is complimentary to students and is treated like a mock examination, so it provides the students with valuable experience of the exam process.

Parents are welcome to attend all exam rehearsals.

Fees do apply for examinations and these are provided separately, normally during the beginning of term 2.

Examination fees are approximately between $35 - $40, depending on the grade.

OUR TEACHERS

We have a team of wonderful qualified teachers, who are passionate about dance. All teachers hold blue cards and are dedicated to continuing development of their skills and the skills of their students.

For more information about our teachers we invite you to view the staff page, on our website; www.dance3d.com.au

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CLASS ATTENDANCE

We keep current rolls for every class and these are marked each week.

Arrival/Collection

Students are highly encouraged to learn good time keeping skills and arrive to class, 5-10 minutes before their start time. Students are not to be dropped off at the studio’s, more than 15 minutes before their class, unless special circumstances have been arranged. Our waiting room has the capacity to accommodate a good number of students and all students must adhere to the waiting room etiquette, to keep noise to a minimum and ensure their safety and the safety of other students.

Waitingroometiquette

w Students under the age of 5, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. w Students must respect all furniture and property belonging to Dance3D. w Students must refrain from playing or making any excessive noise while waiting, this is distracting for reception and participants in studio two. w Students must remain seated while waiting, moving around the waiting room or hallways constantly is not allowed. w For safety reasons, no running is allowed at any time. w No waiting by any parties is allowed in the toilet areas, or hallways. This is a confined area and safety is of the utmost importance. w Students are to ensure they keep their belongings together at all times and dispose of rubbish, etc in the bins provided, assisting with the cleanliness of the waiting room and other adjacent areas. w Students who are distracting, loud or jeopardising the safety of other students or parents, will be asked to wait outside. w Students are to be collected immediately after their class or close to, wherever possible. Parents are to inform senior staff or Reception, if this is not possible. Staff are not expected to wait after class for collection of students. w Students are not to leave the dance studio unless they can see their parent in the parking area. All children 7 years and under must be collected from the inside the studio by a parent or guardian. w Students will not be allowed to run around or play in the parking area or any area’s adjacent to. w Students are encouraged to bring water bottles to their classes as cups and glasses for water are not available for students.

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Runninglateormissedclasses

We encourage parents and students to arrive on time, however in the event students are late, we are happy to receive a phone message that will be passed onto the teacher.

We encourage students to attend every week. This ensures students receive the full benefit of our dance programs, particularly those choosing to do examinations. This is particularly important during concert choreography. Attendance weekly gives the student the best chance to master the dance choreography and develop the confidence they need to perform on stage. Dance at Dance3D also allows students to be part of a team and regular attendance encourages that.

Where consistent absences are recorded, students may not be able to perform in certain routines in our concert, particularly where pattern, partner or solo work is choreographed. We understand that it isn’t always possible to advise us, that you are unable to make it, however we are happy to receive a phone call (you can also leave a message - outside shop hours) and we will pass the absence information on to the teacher.

If you wish to discontinue with a particular class, please provide us with 2 weeks notice, by email, to assist us with planning of classes.

ATTENDING EXTERNAL DANCE CLASSES & AUDITIONS All registered students are required to ask for consent if they wish to attend dance classes, workshops or auditions at other dance establishments.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS For a detailed description of all classes offered at Dance3 D, please visit our website www.dance3d.com.au

w Jazz - Students work towards completing ‘Jazz Moves’ examinations with ATOD. The syllabus incorporates cardio warm ups, stretching, floor and corner work, turns, kicks, jumps, historical steps, etc.w HipHop - This is street dance at its best. Students have the option of working towards examinations with ATOD in some levels. Classes include isolations, turns, freezes, tricks, tutting, floor work and performance styles.w Tap - The syllabus was co-created by former members of ‘Tap Dogs’ and includes traditional tap techniques along with modern combinations to help develop rhythm and coordination.w ClassicalBallet - Students work towards completing examinations with ATOD. Classes aim to develop students classical technique, strength and flexibility as well as performance skills.w Contemporary - This is a popular form of modern dance, which incorporates many different styles into a very physical genre. Students learn floor work, travelling combinations, lifts and partner work and incorporate ballet and jazz techniques into modern/abstract movements.w Acrobatics - Cartwheels, rolls, handstands are the basis for strength and control based skill development.

NEW IN 2014!

w MusicalTheatre - Combine singing with movement. Students learn vocal control to allow confident singing whilst dancing. Lessons incorporate current and classic musicals. A fun way to develop performance skills.w EarlyDanceEducation - TheImagineProgram - An exciting program developed for young children to develop movement skills through a numeracy and literacy base. Students will learn musicality and rhythm and basic dance techniques in a fun and positive learning environment. w CommercialJazz - This class combines many styles of jazz and hip hop to produce an energetic personal style. Think: Music Videos. This is a perfect class for the casual dancer or as an extension to a jazz class.

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SAFETY GUIDELINESRightsofChildren

ChildrenandYoungPeoplehavetherightatDance3Dto: - feel safe - be listened to - at times, be involved in decisions that affect them - have their cultural values respected - have their best interests considered

ChildrenandYoungPeopleatDance3Dshould: - show respect for other children, young people and adults - keep themselves safe - report inappropriate behaviour, unsafe situations and harm

Dance3D supports the Child Protection Policy and have expectations of parents and carers to support this policy.

SafetyRequirements

- Students are to be neatly groomed with hair suitably off the face. This is a safety requirement for the eyes - The studio has a sprung wooden floor to minimize risk of injury to the dance student. - No responsibility will be taken for students outside of their class times. Please ensure students are collected promptly after their class. - Students are to remain within the dance school building when waiting for parents to collect them. - No running or playing in the car park is allowed at any time. - During open days, please ensure that you supervise any other children who you have in your care. Adults and non-participating students must remain seated during open day classes. Movement between rooms is not allowed. - If a serious injury/ illness should occur, the parents will be contacted by phone initially and then if required the ambulance will be called. - A first aid trained staff member is always on site. - Always drive slowly and with great care around the car park area to avoid accidents involving other vehicles or children. - Students will warm up according to the level of difficulty and genre specific to each class. - Exercises and dance combinations will be given to enhance skill development in a safe manner according to safe dance practice. - Parents will be notified of any behavioural issues should they arise with the student. - Appropriate water breaks will be given in class time. - Students will be encouraged to engage in taking responsibility for their own progress, motivation, learning, creativity and actions within the dance school.