Frequently asked Questions

  • Are there any other time commitments for my child?

    • A few times a year the students will have the opportunity to be involved in public displays on weekends. They will demonstrate the dances they have learned in class time.
    • There will be an end-of-year awards celebration evening for our members and their families, and there will be a small cost for families.
    • Competitions: As we are a team sport, participants must be available for the October NT Team Championships.
    • All soloists must commit to teamwork over solo commitment.

  • What are we required to bring?

    • Students come dressed in a black sleeveless leotard. Available from Danceworld, or on occasion Target or BigW.
    • An aesthetic skirt (Sub-Juniors-Inters)
    • A water bottle

  • What do our Fees cover?

    • Training venue hire
    • Coaches fees
    • Certificates, trophies and medals
    • Administrative costs (including  advertising, bookkeeping, portal costs and competition fees)
    • Prop use for example streamers and rods
    • Storage space to house all the club's costumes
    • Maintenance and upkeep of these costumes
    • Funding materials for new costumes, however there may still be a need for further fundraising or additional fees to cover new costumes at times
    • Celebration function set up costs

  • Why are parents discouraged from staying during classes?

    • Parents and siblings can be a distraction for the student and the whole class.
    • Some students tend to behave better when parents are not there.
    • Siblings are not covered by any club insurance if injured from playing on equipment in the training room.
    • Training venues have requested that equipment not be touched to avoid injury.
    • Parents will be invited to come early to the end of class to watch their child’s progress at times advised by the coach.