Key Dance Information
All classes are free but costume fees do apply for ballet/jazz classes, tap classes and ballroom dance classes.Students are expected to attend their dance class each week if they wish to be placed in routines and have the opportunity to perform at the end of year Dance and Glee Concert. Many groups will also have the chance to perform at other school and community events throughout the year.The ballet/jazz and tap dance classes have limited places. Preference into these classes will be given to students who have been in the dance program in previous years.
A notice regarding expression of interest for dance classes was provided to all dance students in 2022 in October. Students who returned the forms have a place in a dance class for 2023. Information regarding the dance classes will be sent out to students by their dance teachers. Prep students do not need to complete any forms and will all be invited to attend Prep Dance in Term Two.
Parents/Guardians of students new to the school should speak to:
Kathryn Macalister - Junior School Tap
Cheyne Lethbridge - Middle and Senior School Ballroom Dancing
Jennifer Whiteoak - Junior, Middle and Senior School Ballet and Jazz (please be aware Jennifer is on leave until Term Two - Ballet and Jazz dance classes will not start until Term Two in 2023)
PrepPrep students can join Prep Dance when it starts in Term Two. The class is open for all Prep students to come along and try. Students will be asked to commit by the end of Term Two if they wish to perform in the end of year Dance and Glee concert at the theatre.
Junior School
The Sparkle Dance Troupe is a beginner jazz and ballet classes for Junior School students. Students will learn two routines. There will be a costume fee of up to $50.00 for these classes. Girls require ballet shoes and boys require black jazz shoes.
The Topaz Tap Troupe is a beginner tap class which will focus on teaching basic tap technique. There will be a costume fee of up to $40.00. Girls require tan tap shoes and boys require black tap shoes.
Middle School
The Star Dance Troupe is an intermediate jazz and ballet class for Middle and Senior School students. Jazz and ballet technique as well as routines are taught in these classes. Students are given the opportunity to perform at different school and community events as well as the end of year Dance Concert. Girls in one of these classes need tan jazz shoes and matte tan tights. Boys need black jazz shoes. There will be a costume fee of up to $50.00 for these classes.
Senior School
The Star Dance Troupe is an intermediate jazz and ballet class for Middle and Senior School students. The Diamond Dance Troupe is an intermediate - advanced jazz and ballet class for Senior School students. Jazz and ballet technique as well as routines are taught in these classes. Students are given the opportunity to perform at different school and community events as well as the end of year Dance Concert. Girls in one of these classes need tan jazz shoes and matte tan tights. Boys need black jazz shoes. There will be a costume fee of up to $50.00 for these classes.
Students in Junior and Middle School may choose to join Glee C.
Students in Grades Three, Four, Five and Six may audition for Glee A and B. Usually around twelve students are selected for each group after a singing and dancing audition.
For more information regarding any dance classes or dance programs please speak to:
Jennifer Whiteoak - Jazz and Ballet Dance Troupes
Cheyne Lethbridge - Ballroom
Kate Macalister - Tap Dance Classes
For more information regarding Glee please speak to:
Julien Miet - Glee A and Glee B
Angela Wuttke and Sharni Peters - Glee C
