Studio info
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Dress code and uniform
There are different dress requirements for different classes at Studio 23. Please read through the information below for the classes you are taking.
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studio Uniform
Our studio colours are bl ack and purple so please wear them and be proud! We have a studio uniform available and although it is not compulsory we do encou rage students to wear it. Uniform includes t-shirts, singlets, shorts and 3/4 pants. Students are encouraged to mi x and match these items. The uniform is very affordable with tops starting from $20 and is available from the Letitia Street Studio. We love to see our students wearing at least some of the unifo rm and it helps students to feel part of the Studio 23 family.
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Hair
Hair Hair should be pulled back in a ponytail for most classes and in a bun fo r all older ballet classes.
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Ballet Dress Code
Girls taking part in their ballet exams MUST wear a ballet leotard to every lesson . Boys should wear loose shorts and a firm-fitting shirt to their ballet lessons. During wi nter, students may wear a crossover or tight-fitting dance top to keep warm. The character skirts need ed for students in Grades 1 to 8 are supplied by the studio. Although any colour leotard may be worn to class for practice, there are spec ific requirements for leotards worn in ballet exams.
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Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap dress code
Students may wear any clothing that is suitable and comfortable for dancin g to these classes but we do encourage students to wear the Studio 23 uniform. If the student i s already wearing a leotard from their preceding ballet class, they can put on a skirt, shorts, 3/4 pants or their Studio 23 top over the leotard.Shoes
- For jazz, camel jazz shoes (preferably with a split sole) should be worn.
- Camel tap shoes for girls and black tap shoes for boys are required for tap.
- For Hip Hop, students should wear street shoes, sneakers, etc.
Exams
Studio 23 provides students with the opportunity to do examinati ons in RAD ballet and Glenn Wood tap. If you would like more information about ballet or tap exams, pl ease contact Miss Beth . All students in Grade 1 and above who wish to participate in a ballet exam must attend two ballet lessons a week from the start of the year. Primary students must start attending their second ballet class in Term 2. There are specific dress requirements for ballet exams.
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Ballet exam dress requirements
Pre-Primary to Primary- Pink sleeveless leotard
- Pink ballet socks
- Pink ballet skirt
- Pink ballet flats
- Pale blue sleeveless leotard
- Pink ballet socks in summer, ballet stockings in winter
- Pink ballet flats
- Black character shoes
- Lilac sleeveless leotard
- Pink ballet stockings
- Pink ballet flats
- Black character shoes
- Navy sleeveless leotard
- Pink ballet stockings
- Pink ballet flats
- Black character shoes
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Studio Policy
To protect the safety and welfare of our students and parents, Studio 23 has the following policies.
No nuts
Students are not permitted to bring in any food products that contain nuts as we have friends at dancing who may be allergic to them.
No bullying
Studio 23 provides a safe and non-discriminatory place for all students, parents and teachers. Bullying is not acceptable and any such behaviour will not be tolerated.
Punctuality
Being on time for class is very important. All students must be ready to dance at least five minutes before the start of class. Late students miss work they have paid for and interrupt other students in the class.
Parking
Parents are asked to park and escort their child into the dance studio. Please consider the homes and businesses around our studios when dropping off and collection and do not park across driveways. For those attending at LPR Fitness Studio on Lorraine Street, please park on Lorraine Street and walk your child in to class. There are only 4 allocated car spaces for LPR/Studio 23 customers in this car park - spots 4, 5, 6 and 7. Other car park spots must not be used. For those attending at Peakhurst South Primary School, please park on Pindari Road.
Valuables
Studio 23 requests that students do not bring any valuables such as ipods, Nintendo DS or large sums of money to class. Studio 23 will not take any responsibility for property that is lost or stolen.
Parents watching
Parents of Pre-Primary students and older are not able to remain in the hall to watch their child dance as there simply is not enough room for both parents and children to move. The students find the background chat of parents and siblings very distracting. Studio 23 will have a special Watching Day in each of Terms 1, 2 and 3. On this day you may bring your mum, dad, grandma and, of course, your video camera to capture your little dancer!
Parents of Wiggle and Giggle
Parents of children in the Wiggle and Giggle class are allowed to stay in the hall during their child's class. However, parents are asked to keep talking to a minimum and to keep all siblings still and quiet also. At this young age it is difficult for children to keep up the concentration so please do help us by taking restless younger siblings outside during the class.
Parents of Funky 4s
Parents of children in the Funky 4s class may sit in the hall for the first few lessons but then we ask that they leave in the middle of the class and come back to watch their child for the last five minutes. Children at this age really do concentrate and learn more with as little distraction as possible. Please contact Miss Beth if you have any particular concerns or would like to discuss this further -
Fees and payment policy
Annual registration
An annual registration fee of $50 (inc GST) per student or $70 per family, must be paid prior to the first lesson to cover administration, insurance and music copyright.Payment of fees
Fees may be paid by cash, electronic transfer or direct debit. Cash should be placed in an envelope with your child’s name, the term / invoice number and the amount you are paying clearly marked on the front. This envelope should be given to either the class teacher or the person manning the desk. Details for paying by electronic transfer are provided on the invoice for each term. We try to be as flexible as we can and allow payments to be tailored to what suits each family. Accordingly, although we prefer payments made by the term but we also offer a 'Class Card' enabling you to pay for five lessons at a time. Missed classes
Overhead costs continue regardless of how many students attend classes, therefore there can be no refunds for classes not attended. Instead, students are encouraged to attend make-up classes on another day of the week. We request that you do not interrupt class with fee enquiries. Please make fee enquiries by contacting Miss Beth on 0408 979 864 before 3pm on weekdays or emailing studio23dancers@gmail.com.