Jazz Jazz is a form of dance that arranged to popular music with fast beats. It is a physical movement that requires high energy.

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1 ENROLMENT PACKAGE

2 Classical Ballet Classical Ballet is a traditional, formal style of ballet that adheres to classical ballet technique. It is known for its aesthetics and rigorous technique. It s graceful, flowing with precise movements and ethereal qualities Classes Modern Dance Modern Dance is very similar to Ballet, combining classical technique with freedom, fluidity and emotion. It is expressive, subtle and dynamic and focused on conveying emotion through musicality. Contemporary Dance Contemporary Dance is a form of dance which incorporates elements of both Classical and Modern Dance. It permits a greater range of movement that goes beyond the strict body lines of Ballet and is much more interpretive. Jazz Jazz is a form of dance that arranged to popular music with fast beats. It is a physical movement that requires high energy. Hip Hop Hip Hop is a broad conglomerate of artistic forms that originated as a specific street sub-culture that started in South Bronx, New York. This style is usually danced to RnB music..entertainment Musical Theatre combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. Stretch and Cardio These classes are very important for a dancer as it strengthens and stretches the muscles which helps prevent injury. It combines Yoga, Pilates and stretch techniques. These classes help condition a dancers general fitness levels. Acro This class is a non performance class where students Will learn partnering skills, balances and tricks using dance technique Tap Tap is a form of dance in which the rhythm variation is audibly tapped out with the toe or heel wearing a special hard sole shoe with taps attached.

3 DRESS CODE - 10 yrs & UNDER Ballet & TINY dancers - Red leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes. Red Chiffon Skirt, Hair must be in neat bun yrs & UNDER Modern and Contemporary - Red leotard, pink footless ballet tights, no shoes. Hair must be in neat bun Years & Over Ballet - Black Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair Black Chiffon Skirt, must be in a neat bun yrs and over Contemporary and Modern - Black leotard, pink footless ballet tights, no shoes. Hair must be in neat bun yrs & UNDER Jazz - Red leotard For under 10's. Black Leotard for 11 years and Over, black shorts, tan jazz shoes. Hair in slick pony tail Years & Over Jazz - Black leotard, black shorts, BLACK jazz shoes. Hair in slick pony tail. - Hip Hop - Free Choice, Casual Comfortable clothes ODC T-SHIRT, basketball shoes/runners/jazz shoes - Tap - Black or Red leotard, black bike shorts and tan tap shoes No jewellery is to be worn All uniform and dance supplies can be purchased from Blugum clothing in Macquarie street Dubbo (next to bob jane t-mart)

4 Students are expected to be courteous and respectful at all times. GENERAL RULES Students need to be picked up promptly after classes. Class uniform is to be worn at all times. All hair must be done neatly as listed in the dress codes below. No food or drinks to be in the studio or bathrooms. Chewing gum is NOT permitted. Mobile phones are NOT allowed in the studio. Parents are NOT to enter studio without permission. A waiting room is provided. Students are to arrive at least mins before class so that they are warmed up and prepared. Bullying will NOT be tolerated what-so-ever. We want to keep ODC a fun and friendly environment. Consistent attendance and effort is key to improvement. Students must attend class regularly or they may fall behind in the class level. Parents: If you do not wish for your child to participate in eisteddfods throughout the year, please inform the class teacher at the start of the year.

5 Eisteddfod INFORMATION & RULES * Students who commit to perform in an eisteddfod group must be available for all rehearsals and eisteddfods during the year. Parents must also be committed to bringing their child/children to all scheduled rehearsals and all eisteddfod and performance dates. * Students must all attend a regular Jazz or Ballet class in order to take part in the Eisteddfod *Parents must be willing to pay for eisteddfod costume fees at the beginning of the eisteddfod season as well as concert costume fees towards the end of the year. * This rule has been implemented to avoid absences and students leaving without notice during the eisteddfod season: If a student is absent from an Eisteddfod or Rehearsal without discussing the matter with Miss Hayley at the beginning of the year may result in a $100 fine and the student involved may be removed from the eisteddfod team for the remainder of the year. In the event of sickness on a scheduled rehearsal or performance day you must contact Miss Hayley BEFORE the rehearsal. Exceptional circumstances (Funerals and emergencies) must be discussed with Miss Hayley to avoid the fine. The fine has been implemented to cover additional work and time required to removed the absent student from the group.

6 TEACHERS Hayley McKernan (Principal) Hayley started ballet at the age of 8 and was trained right here in Dubbo before moving to Sydney at 15 to continue full time training at Tanya Pearson s Classical Coaching Academy. Her first job was at age 17 with the Queensland Ballet Company where she was quickly promoted to soloist within a year of joining. At age 21 she moved to London where she danced with the Royal Ballet Company for 2 years. She then moved on to the USA and danced with the San Francisco Ballet Company where she remained for the following 6 years. After moving back home to Australia she worked at Marie Walton Mahon s National College of Dance in Newcastle for 3 years as a choreographer and teacher and completed her Certificate IV in training and assessing before settling back in Dubbo. Hayley has worked with many famous choreographers such as William Forsythe, Helgi Tómasson and Wayne McGregor and has danced for dignitaries from the Queen to the President of France. Hayley specializes in Classical Ballet, Modern and Contemporary Dance. Zoey Sweeney (Assistant Principal) Zoey was trained here in Dubbo and started dancing at the age of 6 learning Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and National Character. She completed advanced examinations in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and National Character. At 14 Zoey was accepted into the British Ballet Organization scholar program for Ballet and Jazz which involved training at McDonald College and Urban Dance Centre in Sydney. At 15 Zoey began teaching Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Modern in Dubbo and produced award winning solos and troupes for students of all ages. At 21 Zoey moved to Toowoomba QLD, where she taught Ballet and Contemporary. She was also part of 2 performance crews of selected dancers who performed at sporting games, functions and other events in southeast QLD. Zoey has been teaching for 15 Years and specializes in Jazz, Funk, Tap & Hip Hop Samantha Griffith Sam has been teaching for 16 years and has a certificate 4 in Dance Teaching and management from Australian Dance Vision. Sam started dancing at 8 and was trained in all styles of dance including the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) ballet syllabus. At 17 Sam was accepted into the Brent Street full time ballet and contemporary course in Sydney. Sam also took regular classes at Sydney Dance Company and performed as part of a professional caberet group through Joanne Stevens in Sydney. After leaving Sydney Sam moved to Armidale and managed her own dance school for 3 years before deciding to relocate back to Dubbo to be closer to family.

7 TEACHERS Rhiannon Griffith (Student Teacher) Rhiannon currently trains with Orana Dance Centre in all genres and has been dancing for 13 years. In preparation for teaching, Rhiannon has been assisting our senior teachers for 2 year and began her role as a student teacher mid Rhiannon will teach all styles as she beins her teaching and choreogray career. Rhiannon has trained in RAD Ballet and has a strong understanding of the technique and skills required for teaching our junior students. Rhiannon has an amazing future ahead and we are very lucky to have her teaching with us at Orana Dance Centre. Sharlene Roberts Sharlene started dancing when she was 3 years old at Fiona's Studio of Dance in Morisset. At 9, she continued her training at the Marie Walton-Mahon Dance Academy in Lambton and went fulltime when she was 13. Sharlene graduated with a Certificate III, IV and Diploma in Elite Dance Performance from the National College of Dance, before moving to France to train at l'ecole Superieure de Danse, Rosella Hightower. She has performed with European companies such as Cannes Jeune Ballet in France, Northern Ballet in the UK, and project companies in London. Since returning to Australia, Sharlene has worked music videos and dance films and has been teaching for ballet schools in Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast. Sascha Wykes Sascha began dancing when she was 8 years old after her Mother grew sick of watching her spin around in the kitchen. She immediately fell in love with Jazz and Tap and they remain her favourite styles to this day. At 12, she moved to Adelaide, SA where she was selected into the special interest dance program at Golden Grove. Here she had the opportunity to participate in many major performances across South Australia including 'Candance for a cure' and the "Arts around the world tour" where along with a select few Sascha travelled to America to perform. Due to family circumstances however Sascha and her family moved back to Dubbo. At the beginning of 2016 Sascha joined the Dubbo Theatre Company and the Dubbo drama club where she has been fortunate enough to so far play the role of 'Belle' from Beauty and the beast, 'Ariel ' from the little mermaid. Sascha specializes in Jazz, Tap and Entertainment.

8 FEES Orana Dance Centre's Fees are charged per term Payment options include: direct deposit (manual), Direct debit (Automatic withdrawals weekly/monthly) Tiny Dancers - 1 Class Per Week - $120 Per Term 1 Class Per Week - $143 Per Term 2 Classes Per Week - $286 Per Term 3 Classes Per Week - $396 Per Term 4 Classes Per Week - $529 Per Term Unlimited Package - $714 Per Term The Unlimited Package means you are able to attend as many classes as you want for a set price each term. There is a $40 registration fee required at the time of enrolment A $10 Eisteddfod Fee is payable at the time of Enrolment if you will be taking part in eisteddfod groups. PRIVATE LESSONS Private Lessons - $340 per term for 1 x 30min private per week Student Teacher Private Lessons available for 10 years & Under Students For $15.00 per 30min lesson

9 CONTACT Orana Dance Centre: Phone: Address: 19 Bourke Street Dubbo NSW