2024 ENROLMENT
Building Strong, Confident & Independent Kids!
AGE GROUPS
Class Options
Recreational
Fun, inclusive classes where students can receive quality training in a stress free environment. These classes will perform in our mid year and end of year concert.
Troupe
A selective class for students who wish to take their performance training to the next level. With competitive and non competitive performance opportunities, these students will work as a team to create high quality routines.
Troupe
Once we receive your application form we will advise via email whether your child has successfully received a position in one of our 2024 troupes and what age group they will be a part of. If your child hasn't been a member of our troupes before we may ask for an in person audition to see where they would be best placed. Troupes are based on the student's age as at 1st January 2024 unless advised otherwise.
Performances -
Troupes will perform at 5 competitions and 2-3 community events throughout the year including the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
6&U
Jazz + Ballet + Troupe
8&U
Jazz + Ballet + 2 x Troupe Classes
10&U
Jazz + Ballet + 2 x Troupe Classes
Senior Troupe
Jazz + Lyrical + Ballet + 1 x 1.5hr Troupe Class
RAD Ballet Exams
Miss Elise is our RAD registered teacher and each year will choose students who she recommends to sit their ballet exams. ALL exam students Grade 1 and above are required to attend 2 x ballet classes a week.
If you are interested in your child participating in their exams please contact us for further information.
In 2023 we will be offering the following Grades;
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Primary Ballet
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Grade 1 Ballet
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Grade 3 Ballet
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Grade 6 Ballet
Higher Grades may be offered, based on interest
2024 TERM DATES
TERM 1
Monday 29th January - Saturday 13th April 2024
TERM 2
Monday 29th April - Saturday 6th July 2024
TERM 3
Monday 22nd July - Saturday 28th September 2024
TERM 4
Monday 14th October - Saturday 14th December 2024
DOP
EXPECTATIONS
Uniform must be worn to class every week. We have a wide range of options to suit everyone at our in studio and online uniform store.
All BALLET students must wear a DOP leotard, stockings & ballet shoes with the option of a DOP crossover.
BALLET students require ballet shoes.
JAZZ students require black Jazz shoes.
TAP students require black tap shoes.
HIP HOP students must wear joggers.
TROUPE students require a DOP puffer jacket.
We recommend Prima Dance Warehouse in Penrith for all of your dance shoe needs.
ENROLMENTINFO
Once you have enrolled at DOP your place is secured for the remainder of the year. There is no re-enrolment process each term. If you choose to un-enrol you must contact us via email before your following terms FEES are due. No refunds will be granted for FEES already paid if you choose to unenrol mid term. A two week notice period is required for all un-enrolments.
CONCERT
MID YEAR CONCERT - Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June 2024
END OF YEAR CONCERT - Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December 2024