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Northside School of Dance
Guide – 2019
Welcome to Northside School of Dance. To guide you during your time at the studio, we have provided
the following information. If you have any queries during the year they must be directed to Belinda
Williamson only.
Parent Guide
The information in this guide will answer many questions that may arise, so please keep it handy. In any
activity involving a number of people there needs to be some rules to ensure that everyone enjoys
themselves. Your understanding and co-operation is appreciated.
We hope that your experience with the Northside School of Dance is rewarding and fulfilling and results
in a special and ongoing love of dance.
2019
About NSD
Timetable
Class Info
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Contents
Exams
Concert
Performance Group
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Fees 5 General Dress Code 8
Payment Options 6 Uniforms 9
Missed Lessons 6 Studio Policies 10-12
Private Lessons 6
The information printed in this guide is correct at the time of publication.
Changes may occur after publication.
Copyright 2019
Contents About NSD 2 Concert 6 Timetable 3 Performance Group 7 Class Info 4 Dress Code 7 Fees 4 Uniforms 8 Payment Options 5 Studio Policies 9 - 11 Missed Classes 5 Contact 11 Private Lessons/Solos 5 Calendar 2019 12 Exams 6 About NSD Northside School of Dance is Brisbane's only Boutique Dance Studio. Every NSD student is given the support, attention and devotion to help them become the best dancer that they can be. Dance is our passion and we endeavour to pass this one to each and every student. NSD offers small class sizes to ensure that each student receives personalised dance tuition whilst also being part of a close knit dance family. Since opening NSD has grown to a reputable dance school of choice and offers the highest standard in dance education. Northside Dance opened in Clayfield, Brisbane in 2007 and since opening has helped many students embrace movement, dance, singing and acting. Students are taught not only to dance but how to gain confidence, project movement, trust. Students have a choice of RAD Ballet, CSTD Jazz, Contemporary and Tap, as well as Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Song & Dance. Students have the opportunity to sit exams in all genres, as well as participating in eisteddfods, annual concerts and local performances. NSD staff are all fully qualified in their given genre and offer a safe environment for students to learn. Dancing @ NSD Gives Students: • Confidence • Love of Dance • Lifelong Friendships • Drive & Goals • Fun • Energy & Inspiration !2
Timetable
TIMETABLE - 2019
MONDAY TIME STUDIO 1 STUDIO 2
3:30 - 4:15pm Prep Ballet Primary Ballet
4:15 - 5:00pm Pre Modern Jazz Prep Tap/Jazz
5:00 - 6:00pm 15’s/Open Performance Group (Jazz) 5:00 - 5:45pm Junior Hip Hop
6:00 - 7:30pm Open Acrobatics 6 - 7pm Intermediate/Senior Hip Hop
TUESDAY TIME STUDIO 1 STUDIO 2
3:30 - 4:15pm Grade 3 Ballet Pre School Tap (Foundation/Jnr/Grade 1)
4:15 - 5:00pm Grade 1 Ballet Junior/Inter Tap (2,3,4)
5:00 - 5:45pm Grade 5 Ballet Junior Contemporary
5:45 - 6:30pm Junior/Intermediate
5:45 - 6:45pm Senior Ballet
Stretch & Strength
6:30 - 7:15pm Intermediate
6:45 - 7:15pm Pointe Class
Contemporary
7:15 - 8:15pm Senior/Open Contemporary
THURSDAY TIME STUDIO 1 STUDIO 2
10:10:30am Mummy & Me
10:30 - 11:15am Tiny Dancers
3:30 - 4:15pm Tiny Dancers Prep Tap/Jazz
4:15 - 5:00pm Senior Jazz Pre School Acrobatics
5:00 - 6:30pm Teachers Exam Class Grade 7 Jazz
7:00 - 8:00pm Open Acrobatics Senior Tap (5,6,7,8)
FRIDAY TIME STUDIO 1 STUDIO 2
3:30 - 4:15pm Grade 3 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet
4:15 - 5:00pm Grade 3 Jazz Grade 1 Jazz/Jnr Modern Jazz
5:00 - 6:30pm 8/10 & Under Performance Group 12 & Under Performance Group
6:30 - 7:00pm April Solo Lesson Solo Lessons
7:00 - 7:30pm Solo Lessons Solo Lessons
7:30 - 8:00pm Solo Lessons Solo Lessons
SATURDAY TIME STUDIO 1 STUDIO 2
8:00 - 8:45am - Tiny Dancers
8:00 - 9:30am Intermediate Acrobatics
8:45 - 9:30am Pre School Acrobatics
9:30 - 10:15am Junior Acrobatics Intermediate Jazz
10:15 - 11:15am Grade 5 Jazz 10: 15 - 11:00am Junior Jazz
11:15 - 12:15pm Senior Ballet Grade 5 Ballet
12:15 - 12:45pm LUNCH BREAK
12:45 - 1:30pm Senior Stretch & Strength
15 & Under Performance Group
1:30 - 3:30pm
(lyrical, ballet, contemp)
Valid as of 22/11/18
Subject to change without notice
!3 17Class Info
• Students have an option of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary or acrobatics
classes.
• All ballet, jazz and tap students learn the relevant exam work.
• There are no classes on public holidays or during standard Qld school holidays,
except for the last Saturday of each term and for extra rehearsals as needed.
• There are classes on pupil free days including Exhibition Thursday.
• Classes can be cancelled at any time and no refunds are available.
Fees
• Please see attached class price list.
• Fees are not refundable.
• Accounts are emailed out prior to the week prior to each term. Payment is required
by the 2nd week of each term.
• Continued participation is dependent on the payment of fees.
• Once a student is enrolled, an account for the term will be forwarded. Accounts will
not be adjusted if a student decides to discontinue a class. Fees will apply to the
end of term.
• Payments made after the second week of term will attract an $25 Late fee. If this is
not paid on the relevant invoice it will be automatically added to the next invoice.
Late fees are not optional. If they are not paid in the relevant invoice they will be
included in subsequent invoices until they are paid in full.
• If you are unable to pay fees within the above time allocated, you must contact
Belinda Williamson, to arrange an alternative method of payment.
• If a student/parent fails to pay fees for any reason, it will be put in the hands of a
debt collector at the cost of the parent.
• Any extra classes will be charged seperately.
CLASS LENGTH PER TERM PACKAGE DISCOUNT
45 minutes $160.00 3 Classes P/W 5%
1 hour class $175.00 4 Classes P/W 10%
1.5 hour class $200.00 5 Classes P/W 15%
Performance Groups 6 or More Classes P/W
$110.00
(Umlimted from 6 classes 20%
Acro Levy $20.00 per week)
Enrolment Fee $35 per year
*Package prices apply per student
***Performance Group, Acro levy, enrolment fee are not included in package costs.
****Performance group is charged per age level I.e 12 & under or acro are charged
separately.
!4Payment Options
• If paying by cash please make sure it is in an envelope clearly marked with students
name and amount.
• Payments can also be made by direct deposit at any ANZ Bank or by the internet.
Bank details are:
BSB: 014 255
A/C Number: 491 466 541
A/C Name: Northside School of Dance
• Fees are based on a rate per term with the year comprising 4 terms.
• The fees outlined below are current up until 31 December 2019.
• Fees may be changed at any time.
• Discounts do not apply to performance Group classes or private classes.
• No further discounts apply.
Missed Classes
Any lessons that are missed are non-refundable. If your child is unable to attend a
lesson for any reason, where possible they are able to attend a make up class of the
same level, prior arrangements must be made with Bel if this option is possible.
Private Lessons
• Private lessons offer our students the chance to build on their technique and skills
with their teacher one on one. Solo students are encouraged to compete in
eisteddfods and performance days. Students taking solo classes students attend
at least one ballet class a week to be considered.
• Private lesson price is $30.00 per 30 mins and discount packages cannot be used
for private lessons. There will also be a fee for costumes when performances arise.
• Private lesson time slots are subject to teacher and studio availability.
!5Exams
• Examinations are offered in RAD Ballet and CSTD Jazz, Tap and Contemporary.
• Examinations are not compulsory, but students are encouraged to sit for their
appropriate exam.
• Exams require more commitment and practice and incur extra expenses (uniform,
entry fees)
• Vacation classes and any extra classes required will be notified at the appropriate
time.
• Exam holiday classes are always held the 2nd week of the June/July (RAD Ballet)
and September (CSTD Jazz/Tap) school holidays. Please ensure that students are
able to attend these classes.
• Students wishing to sit their exams are required to practice and the teachers need
to see weekly improvement.
• It is at the Principals discretion whether a student is ready for his/her exam. If they
are not ready, they may sit for the examination the following year. Exams are not
compulsory every year. Sometimes a student isn’t quite ready for several reasons:
missing classes, illness/injury or if their work is just not quite strong enough.
• Students who are entered for exams can be withdrawn for the same reason.
• Students sitting jazz exams from Grade 4 and above are required to take 1 ballet
lesson per week.
Concert
• An annual concert will be held on November 24, 2019.
• Involvement in concerts can be expensive in terms of commitment, time and cost
but is extremely rewarding for everyone invovled.
• Participation is not compulsory.
• Those participating must attend all classes and rehearsals in Term 4 unless there is
an important school or family event and plenty of notice is given. This is
compulsory.
• If students do not attend the dress rehearsal and any other compulsory rehearsal
they will not able to participate in the concert.
• Your choice regarding participation will be formalised via an online form at the end
of Term 2.
• A costume invoice is paid in Term 3 to confirm your commitment to the concerts. It
is non-refundable.
• Costumes and tickets will not be available to students who have unpaid fees in Term
4.
!6Performance Group
• A very high level of commitment is required for eisteddfod work and performance
group.
• Students have the opportunity to join the performance group from age 6. Students
get to perform in eisteddfods, fetes and the CSTD convention each year along with
extra items in the NSD concert.
• Performance group teaches students to work as a team, dedication and
commitment while having a lot of fun as a group. Students who commit to
performance group improve their technique, performance skills and gain skills well
above their age levels. We compete across all genres of dance.
• All rehearsals for eisteddfods are compulsory.
• Students are required to take jazz and at least one other genre preferably ballet.
General Dress Code
• No jewellery is to be worn during classes, except sleepers or studs. When performing,
all jewellery, including belly-button and nose rings must be removed (covering piercings
will not be sufficient). NSD accepts no responsibility in relation to the wearing of
jewellery.
• Hair must be neat and tidy at all times, in a bun for ballet or at least a pony tail for
shorter hair. A headband or bobby pins must be used to keep hair off the face. All
major students should have their hair in a bun at all times.
• Pink Ballet shoes can be worn with elastics for class. Shoes should always fit firmly so
that the teacher can see that the foot is working correctly. Half a size bigger is
acceptable but no more.
• Pointe Shoes will be recommended if the student is sufficiently strong and feet suitably
developed. They should fit firmly, without being too tight. Cotton toe caps may be
used for protection. Please be aware that Pointe work does entail a certain amount of
pain i.e. blisters. Pointe shoes must be fitted by a professional fitter.
• Black jazz shoes must be elastabootie, no lace ups.
• Bloch or capezio are the preferred brand of Tap shoe as they come with taps and
rubbers already attached. Students should keep a screw driver in their bag for
adjusting taps. Taps should not be screwed in too tight but should ‘rattle’.
• All uniform items can be purchased directly from the studio website.
!7Uniform
The following items are compulsory for every class unless stated as optional. Uniforms (leotards, shorts,
sock and tights) can be purchased directly from NSD website. Shoes will be available to order at the
studio. We can fit students in the appropriate size and then order their shoes within a week.
Tiny & Prep Dancers:
Girls:
NSD Leotard
Black NSD Skirt
Ballet tights Salmon Pink or Ballet Socks
Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes
Hair tied back neatly off face in a bun
Elastabootie black jazz shoes (Prep)
Boys:
Singlet, Leotard or Fitted T-Shirt
Black Bike pants
Black Ballet Shoes
Ballet - Primary and Above
Girls:
NSD Leotard
Ballet tights Salmon Pink or Ballet Socks
Pink leather full sole ballet shoes (Ballet)
Hair: Ballet Bun
Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Hip Hop
NSD leotard
NSD singlet or Crop Top
NSD jazz Leggings OR shorts
Matte Tan Convertible Tights
Jazz Shoes: Elastabootie black jazz shoes
Tap Shoes: Camel Show tapper (tiny & Junior Tap)
Black Lace Up Flex Shoes (Intermediate & Senior Tap)
Contemporary Shoes: Foot Thongs
Acrobatics: No shoes
Hip Hop Shoes: Flat soled Sneakers
Hair: Ponytail minimum with hair out of face
!8Studio Policies Enrolment • Classes are run as per Qld Public School Terms. • Fees are non refundable. • Enrolled students are not to attend classes that are offered at NSD at any other dance studios without the agreement of Belinda Williamson. • Students participate in classes at their own risk. Dance is an art form that requires physical exertion. While care is taken to prevent injury, no guarantee is given that injury will not occur. • Teachers need to make physical contact with students in order to aid their development and correct their technique. • Parents/friends etc. are are asked to leave the studio once class has commenced. It can be very distracting for students to have other people in the studio while they are trying to concentrate. Parents and friends are welcome to attend our Open Week, which are run in the last week of term 2. This allows parents to view the progress of students. • A parent/friend is welcome to stay with Tiny Dancer students for the first two classes to make them feel comfortable and also to show off some of their new moves in class. Thereafter, students should be confident enough to attend classes by themselves. • Your place will be automatically held for each new term during the year and 2 weeks notice of withdrawal must be given prior to the term commencing or full terms fees are payable. • At the end of the year all students must re-enrol/enrol in the classes they wish to secure their position. PLEASE NOTE CURRENT ENROLMENTS DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY ROLL OVER TO THE FOLLOWING YEAR. A NON-REFUNDABLE $30.00 ENROLMENT FEE APPLIES OR YOUR POSITION WILL NOT BE SECURED. • Every student must pay an annual enrolment fee of $30.00 (Inc. GST) that contributes to coverings music copyright fees that exist on the music we use along . These fees go directly to the companies i.e. APRA, ARIA. These are organisations that represent the interests of singers, musicians, producers and technicians who make their living from music. Large fines are payable for infringements. Once a student is enrolled, this fee will apply and will be charged in their first term for the whole year’s levy. !9
Behaviour and Ettiquitee • Students & parents must show respect for the Principal, teachers and other students at all times. • Your enrolment can be terminated at any time if the behaviour & etiquette policies are not adhered to. • Students must not re-choreograph any part of a dance without prior consent from the Principal. • Mobile phones must be off and not checked during class time. • Students must not enter the studio if they are not part of that class. • All NSD Choreography and Exam dances are not to be performed in part or whole in any public place, school or other dance school. Pick Up/Drop Off Info • Please encourage your children to sit and wait in front outside the studio door until they are collected by a parent of carer. This allows them to be in view of the teacher at all times. • We understand that unavoidable delays occur, but it would be appreciated if you could be as punctual as possible. • We are not responsible for students outside the classroom. • Please be considerate of other classes when waiting for your child’s class to begin by keeping noise outside the studio to a minimum. This can be distracting to the students and teachers in the studio. Injury/Medical Conditions • It is the students and parents responsibility to notify their teacher in the event of injury/ medical condition during or prior to class. • Parents need to report any injuries, disabilities (physical or mental), allergies to the principal each year upon enrolment. • It is the students and parents responsibility to inform their teacher of any injury being treated or may be of concern. • The first aid box is available to any student through their teacher. Due to government regulations we are unable to provide anyone with Panadol or equivalent medication. • All medical conditions need to be reported to Northside School of Dance and the teacher of your class prior to the student commencing class. It is the parents or students responsibility to inform the teachers of Northside School of Dance of any medical conditions. • All care will be taken by Northside School of Dance, however no responsibility for injury or loss to person or property will be taken howsoever caused and without limiting the generality of the afore going damage or injury resulting from or caused by any negligence of the principal, instructors or other employees of the said “Northside School of Dance”. !10
Parking
• Parking is available off View Street behind the church or on the roadside of Bonney
Ave.
• NO parking is permitted in the driveway off Bonney Avenue. This is a safety hazard
with so many children around.
Emails
• It is the parents and students responsibility to read the emails sent out on a regular
basis and collect any notices from teachers for relevant information.
• Email updates are sent out regularly especially around busy periods so it is important
that you read all relevant information carefully.
Fundraising
• NSD conducts fundraising in Term 1, 2 and 3 each year.
• The money raised is used to reduce the costs of the end of year concert costumes.
• Participation is not compulsory in fundraising events but your support is appreciated.
The fundraising directly benefits students who participate.
Contact Details
Principal: Belinda Williamson
Mobile: 04000 11 444
Email: dance@northsidedance.com.au
Website: www.northsidedance.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/northside.dance
Studio: 170 Bonney Ave, Clayfield, 4011
!11Calendar 2019
Term Date Event
TERM 1 BEGINS Monday, Feb 4
UNIFORM STALL Saturday, Feb 9
TERM 1, BRING A FRIEND TO DANCE WEEK Feb 11 - 16
2019 PRINCESS/PRINCE WEEK (FUNDRAISING) Feb 18 - 23
CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER Mar 4 onwards
TERM 1 ENDS Sat April 6
EASTER
EASTER EISTEDDFOD CLASSES Thurs & Fri 11-12 Apr
HOLIDAYS
TERM 2 BEGINS Tues, April 23
ANZAC DAY PUBLIC HOL NO CLASSES Thurs, April 25
IPSWICH EISTEDDFOD May 3 - 6
TERM 2, LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOL NO CLASSES Mon, May 6
2019 BRISBANE EISTEDDFOD May 17 - 26
CRAZY HAIR WEEK (FUNDRAISING) June 17 - 22
TERM 2 ENDS Sat June 29
TERM 3 BEGINS Mon, July 15
TERM 3, EVOLUTION DANCE COMPETITION July 26 - 28
2019 MOVIE NIGHT (FUNDRAISING) Fri, 9 August
TERM 3 ENDS Sat, Sept 21
QUEENS BDAY PUBLIC HOL NO CLASSES Mon, Oct 7
TERM 4 BEGINS Tues, Oct 8
CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE Mon, Nov 4
TERM 4, PHOTO DAY Fri, Nov 8
2019 FINALE REHEARSAL (ALL STUDENTS) Fri, Nov 15
DRESS REHEARSAL Sat Nov 16
TERM 4 ENDS Sat, Nov 23
!12 CONCERT 2019! Sun, Nov 24
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