The Dance Room 2016 Information Brochure Phone: 9077 0097 / 0418 883 608 Email: thedanceroom@bigpond.com Website: thedanceroom.net Classes in Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Breakdance, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Singing & Acrobatics Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd, (Behind DiCaprio s) www.thedanceroom.net West Brunswick 386 Moreland Rd, (Moreland Baptist Church Hall) Glenroy 5 A Cromwell Street (Glenroy Community Hall)
The Dance Room Established in 2005 by Marnie Nelson The Dance Room: Offering classes in Jazz, Tap, Funk, Hip Hop, Classical, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre, Breakdance & Singing What I love about The Dance Room is the friendly, happy and relaxed atmosphere that I have with both parents and students. I love watching the children enjoying their dance classes and performances; seeing them improve their dance sills, social network and confidence in their performances. To help maintain this positive atmosphere, please read the following information about The Dance Room. It explains policies and procedures so that parents are aware of what to expect throughout the dance year. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Marnie Nelson Principal Classes Parents are permitted to watch classes. Out of courtesy to the students and other parents or family members, it is requested that noise be kept to a minimum. This also ensures less disruption for students. All classes are structured in a professional manner and follow safe dance practices and guidelines. They include the following components: Warm Up Stretch Barre Skill Development Routine for Performance Pre-school classes also include creative dance/play with some singing. Staff Marnie Nelson (Principal)- Jazz, Tap, Funk Domenic Carella Jazz, Musical Theatre, Private Lessons Karen Gauci Ballet Shane Marshall Breakdance Jess Quinn Ballet, Jazz Samantha Merckel Singing Elizabeth Dinsdale Ballet & Jazz/Funk Atlanta Marshall Acrobatics, Hip Hop Courtney Grocock Reception, Ballet & Jazz/Funk Keely Fox Reception Tyler Petch Reception Alyssa Montesano Reception Athina Lima Reception We offer two streams of dance classes: General: Perfect for children who want to dance for fun and fitness and who do a range of other activities. Generally children participate in one to two hours per week. Children get the opportunity to perform twice a year, at our Mid and End of year Concerts. Elite: Perfect for children who are more serious about their dance and want to take their dancing to an advanced level. This stream takes more dedication and commitment from not only the children but parents too. Children participate anywhere from 4 hours to 10 hours per week. (depending on age). Children have more performance opportunities and sit examinations.
Courtney Grocock Courtney began dancing at the age of 5 at The Dance Room and is trained in jazz, funk, ballet & tap. Courtney has completed her Certificate 2 in Dance and her VCE Dance certificate. Courtney has also completed her level 4 jazz certificate in the DFTA syllabus and will this year continue with level 5 and continue her ballet exam work and singing training. Courtney is very dedicated to her dance and performing Arts and is also very popular with her students. Elizabeth Dinsdale Elizabeth has studied for the past three years at Dance Factory where she completed a Diploma in Dance Teaching and management. In 2009/10 she was part of the TV series Fame Ultimate School Musical which aired on Fox8. Elizabeth is enthusiastic, reliable and very organised she is also well liked by all her students. We welcome back Elizabeth to our teaching team. Molly Rigby Molly began her dance training at the age of 5 in country Victoria. Her passion for dance grew as she trained and competed in styles such as jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, tap and ballet. In 2013, Molly embarked on her full time studies in dance and relocated to Melbourne. Here she completed a year of full time dance at The Edge Performers. In 2015, after training for 2 years at Jason Coleman s Ministry of Dance, Molly received her Diploma in Elite Performance and Certificate IV in Dance Teaching. Molly quickly cemented her spot in the Melbourne dance industry performing at events such as Fashion Aid, Fox FM s RnB Friday Launch, Emirates Melbourne Cup Parade, Australian Open Kids Day and many more. As a dance teacher at The Dance Room, Molly s aim is to create a fun and supportive environment where all students skills and passion for dance if free to grow. Fees and Term Payments 30 minute class $8 45 minute class $10 1 hour Class $12 1.5 Hour Class $14 2 hour Class $15 Adult Class $12 Casual Classes $15 (students that wish to pay week to week) Singing lessons (Group) $15 30 minute class Private Lessons Singing and/or Dance $30 half hour Students doing more than one class per week receive a discount on their second class. Terms Based on 10 weeks (Example) 1 hour Class per week $120 1 45min Class per week $100 2 hour Classes per week $220 2 45 min Classes per week $180 3 hour Classes per week $300 3 45 min Classes per week $250 4 hour Classes per week $370 4 45 min Classes per week $310 10% Discount applies for a second child. Dance Fees are paid by the term Term 1: 7 weeks (Monday & Saturday) 8 weeks: (Tues, Wed, Thurs) : 9 weeks (Monday) 10 weeks ( Saturday) 11 weeks (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Term 3: 10 Weeks Term 4: 9 weeks (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat) 8 weeks (Tues) Fees are non-refundable Term Dates for 2016 Classes resume on Monday 1st February Term 1: Monday 1st February Thursday 24th March : Monday 11th April Friday 24th June Term 3: Monday 11th July Saturday 16th September Term 4: Monday 3rd October Saturday 3rd December
CLASSES West Brunswick : 386 Moreland Rd, Saturday: 9am Jazz/Tap Age 3-4 9.45am Jazz/Tap Age 5-7 Prep G1 & G2 10.30am Ballet Ages 6 9 years 11.15am Jazz/Tap Age 8-9 G3 G4 12.15pm Jazz/Funk Age 10 12 G5 G6 Marnie $100 45min Marnie $100 45min Marnie $100 45 min Marnie $120 60 min Marnie $120 60 min 1.15am Tap Age 10-15 Marnie $60 30min 1.45pm Jazz/Funk Age 12 15 Y7 Y8 2.45pm Jazz/Funk Age 14 17 Y9-Y12 Marnie $120 60min Liz $120 60min 3.45pm Ballet Age 13 17 Liz $120 60min Timetable Information Classes may alter at the start of the year/term depending on enrolments. Singing classes and private lessons are taught be Samantha Merckel in Tullamarine. Please register your interest. We require 24 hours notice if you need to cancel your lesson, otherwise full payment is required. Level 1 Ballet and Level 3 Ballet students are required to wear a correct ballet uniform to class (leotard, short wrap skirt, Ballet tights, Ballet shoes and hair in a neat bun) The class also requires a set uniform for the exams. Some of our teachers still work professionally as performers, therefore from time to time may not be available for their classes. In these instances replacement teachers will be hired to teach. Karen Gauci Karen commenced dance lessons at the age of four and has studied across a variety of dance styles including Jazz, Classical Ballet, Character/Folkloric and contemporary. She completed VCE Dance and in 2007 completed the Diploma in Dance (teaching and Management) at the Box Hill Institute Centre of Performing Arts. During her time at the Box Hill Institute, Karen trained under Dianne Parrington and Laurel Martyn O.B.E and upon graduation received an award for Academic Excellence and the Laurel Martyn scholarship for Choreography and Outstanding Achievement. In 2008, Karen commenced her Cecchetti teaching studies under the guidance of Michela Dent-Causon and Athol Willoughby O.A.M. Karen comleted her Advanced 2 Examination in 2012 attained her Associate Status within Cecchetti Ballet in 2013. Karen began her teaching career at Essendon Academy of Ballet where over the past six years she has enjoyed spending her Saturdays and weekday evenings sharing her passion and giving back to the dance industry teaching Cecchetti Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz Classes to children. Committed to continuing to expand her knowledge Karen is currently working towards attaining a higher degree of teaching qualification in the Cecchetti Method (Associate Diploma) and is looking forward to introducing the Cecchetti Syllabus at The Dance Room in 2016. Samantha Merckel Born and raised in Melbourne, Samantha Merckel started training at a young age at Peter Wallace Dance Industry. Under the close tuition of Peter Wallace, Principal Dancer and Dance Captain of Bal Du Moulin Rouge, Samantha developed into a strong, passionate performer. In 2011, Samantha expanded her commercial and music theatre skills at Jason Coleman s Ministry of Dance where she was awarded a scholarship for her second year of study. During her scholarship Samantha was closely mentored in the art of vocal coaching and started teaching several junior school students. She has learnt broadway singing techniques off the likes of Deb Mitchelmore and Tim Smith and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Samantha's passion lies in musical theatre and soul/r'n'b but her singing technique caters to all types of genres. Throughout her career, Samantha has performed in many corporate and television gigs including The World Ballroom Championships, Hannah Montana Tribute Show, Neighbours, KPMG, Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony, Select Band, Copacabana and The Good Guys commercial.
About Our Teachers: Marnie Nelson (Principal) Marnie has been dancing since the age of 3, and teaching for the past 25 years at various dance schools around Melbourne. Marnie has completed a Fulltime Performing Arts Course at the Dance Factory and completed a DFTA Teaching Certificate with qualifications in Jazz, Tap and Funk. Marnie s aim is to introduce students to the joy of dance through a friendly but structured environment, and to help students develop co-ordination, rhythm, strength and confidence through safe, correct and positive teaching methods Jess Quinn Jess, originally from Cairns started her dance training at the age of 4 at Turning Pointe Studios. It was there that she completed all of her RAD Ballet exams and gained teaching qualifications in Tap and Jazz. Jess was lucky enough to have been accepted into the Australian Ballet Interstate Program at age 13 where she regularly flew to Melbourne to attend classes for 3 years. In 2009 Jess was accepted into Jason Coleman s Ministry of Dance and attended the Full Time Performing Arts Course as a scholarship student for three years. Jess has worked as a performer/ Choreographer at corporate events for companies such as KPMG, Forever New, ANZ, Vega FM and Hawthorn Football Club. Jess has also worked on television as a dancer on Neighbours, T20 Big Bash Series, the Kath and Kim Movie, Dancing with the Stars along side Red Foo and has danced along side MC Hammer. In 2011 Jess was a finalist in a contemporary hip hop duo called Teamrocket on Australia s Got Talent finishing up in the finals. Atlanta Marshall Atlanta began dancing at the age of 10, where she studied Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics and Song & Dance. From 2011-2013 she furthered her dance knowledge by completing a Bachelor of Dance at the Victorian College of the Arts. In the past six years, Atlanta has worked professionally in the dance industry appearing in a number of stage and theatre productions. Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd Monday 4pm Jazz/Tap Age 5-6 yrs G1 & G2 4.45pm Jazz/Tap Age 8 11yrs G3 G6 4.45pm Ballet Age 5 7yrs Prep G2 5.45pm 6.30pm 7.30pm Musical Theatre Int/ Adv Jazz Competition Class Jazz/Funk Intermediate Age 8-12 G3-6 Marnie $ 90 45min Marnie $108 60min Courtney $90 45 min Domenic $90 45 min Age 10 12 Domenic $108 60min Age 13 17 Y7-Y12 Domenic $108 60 min 7.30pm Tap 10 12 yrs Marnie $54 30 min **Children enrolling in the 6.30pm Adv Jazz must also be doing Ballet Classes. Private lessons available for competitions, please book at reception. Tuesday 4pm Ballet Level 1 Exam Class 4.15pm Ballet Grade 2-4 Ages 7-9 Ages 3-4 5pm Jazz/Tap Ages 7 9 yrs G2 G4 5.30pm Ballet Level 3 Exam Class Ages 10 12yrs Grade 5 6 Karen $154 90mins Courtney $110 45 min Courtney $132 60 min Karen $165 120 mins
Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd. Wednesday 9.30am Jazz/ Ballet Ages 2-3 yrs Marnie $88 30 min 4.00pm Hip Hop Ages 7 9 G 2 G4 4.45pm Acrobatics Ages 5 6 yrs Prep G1 4.45pm Acrobatics Ages 7 9 G2 G4 5.30pm Acrobatics Ages 10-14 G5 Y8 Atlanta $110 45 min $110 45 min Atlanta $110 45 min Atlanta $132 60min The Dance Room Parties Celebrate Your Birthday with Us One of our dance studios will be transformed Into a wonderful party room all set up and ready to go in your chosen theme. Your child will love our dance parties, we will have them moving and grooving around the dance floor. For two hours, your child will receive a party host who will give them a dance session consisting of dance routines, party games and dance activities. Different packages available to suit your needs and budget. Parties held in Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd. Call us today or email for more information. 6.30pm Hip Hop Ages 10 14 G5 Y8 Atlanta $132 60min 6.30 pm Jazz/Funk Adult Marnie $132 60 min 7.30pm Adv Acrobatics Ages 9 14yrs Atlanta $132 60min What to Wear Students are asked to wear sensible dance wear, defining body lines and allowing easy movements. Attire such as leotards, tights, leggings, dance shorts, wrap skirts and appropriate foot wear. Jazz Jazz Shoes (Tan coloured) Tap Tap Shoes (Tan coloured) Ballet Pink Ballet Shoes Hip Hop Black sneakers or black dance runners School Holiday Programs Each school holidays we run different activities, including fun discos and full day dance programs. For more information on what events are happening please speak to reception. No baggy clothing or school uniforms. Hair tied back from face, No chewing gum. We suggest buying shoes and dance wear from Energetiks Factory Outlet, 166 Buckley St Essendon, Inspire Dancewear, Niddrie Arcade shop 5B 334 Keilor Rd iddrie or Le- Point Dance Shop 49 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Performances Performances are held twice yearly: mid-year and end-of-year. 2016 Concert Dates are as follows: Mid year concert is scheduled for the 18th & 19th June End of Year Concert is scheduled for the 2nd, 3rd & 4th December Parents are to notify me as soon as possible if their child is unable to perform a concert. Costumes: Mid Year Concert: Ballet Students are required to wear their ballet uniform (Parents will be informed in class) All other students will require a Dance Room Singlet (available from studio $25) and black leggings. Costumes: End of Year Concert: Costumes are hired for a Fee Costume hire fee will be included in 4th Term invoice. (Costumes remain the property of the Dance Room and are not per mitted to be taken home.) Concert Tickets: These are available for purchase from the beginning of second and fourth terms for the respective concerts. Once purchased, ticket money is non-refundable. For the safety of students strictly one parent only is permitted backstage prior to concert commencing. Whilst the concert is in progress only preschool mothers are permitted to remain backstage. All other parents require a ticket and are watch the performance from the auditorium. All Dance Room staff have a current Working with Children check. Professional photos and a DVD are available for purchase for the end-of-year performance. Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd Thursday 4pm Ballet Level 1 Exam Class Grade 2-4 Ages 7-9 Karen $154 90mins 4pm Singing Group Ages 10 12yrs Samantha $165 30 mins 4.15pm Jazz/ Tap Ages 3-4 5pm Jazz/Tap Ages 5 6 Prep G1 5.00pm Singing Group 5.30pm Ballet Level 3 Exam Class Ages 6 9 Yrs G1 G4 Ages 10 12yrs Grade 5 6 Samantha $165 30 mins Karen $165 120 mins 6pm Breakdance Ages 6 10 yrs Will $132 60 min 6.30pm Singing Group Teenage Samantha $165 Dance Exams Classes listed as a Level eg. Level 1 Ballet, are exam classes. Children will be learning a set level in the Cecchetti Syllabus. Children will get the opportunity to sit ballet exams in their level. Children will require a uniform and there will be an examination fee when enrolling in exams. 7pm Breakdance Ages 11 15 yrs Berak $132 60 mins Dance Competitions Dance competitions are available for students wishing to compete in jazz or tap solo performances. (Participation in these competitions is not compulsory.) Entry fees per competition are approximately $10 Costumes are available for hire or you may provide your own. Students wishing to compete must take a ballet/technique class as well as their jazz and/or tap classes Saturday 9.15am Jazz/ Funk Ages 5 9 Prep G3 10am Contemporary Ages 7 9yrs G 2 G4 11am Contemporary Ages 10 14 yrs G5 Y8 Molly $100 45 mins Molly $120 60 mins Molly $120 60 mins
Glenroy : 5A Cromwell Street Monday: 4pm Ballet Ages 3 4 4.45pm Ballet Ages 5 7 Prep G2 5.30pm Ballet Ages 8 11 G3 G 6 6.30pm Jazz/Funk Ages 8 10yrs G3 G5 7.30pm Jazz/Funk Ages 11 14 yrs G6 Y8 Tuesday 4.15pm Jazz/ Tap Ages 3 4 5pm Jazz/ Tap Ages 5 7 Prep G2 6pm Jazz/ Funk Ages 8 10 G3-G5 Liz $90 45 min Liz $90 45 min Liz $108 60 min Liz $108 60 min Liz $108 60 min Marnie $132 60 min Marnie $132 60 min 7 pm Tap Ages 8 14 Marnie $66 30 min Enrolment and Fees A current enrolment form must be completed and signed or you may register online either through the website or by this link https://dancestudio-pro.com/ online/thedanceroom An annual enrolment fee of $10 per student must be paid with the enrolment form to cover administration and insurance fees. Classes are invoiced for the term. Fees may be paid in cash, by cheque, paypal or by direct deposit. Cash or cheques should be submitted in an envelope with the student s name, date and amount. A receipt will be issued the following week. Bank details for direct deposits: The Dance Room BSB: 704 191 (Victorian Teachers Credit Union) Account No. 187814 If you would like to pay week to week for your classes (casually) classes are $15 per lesson. Please submit payment each week in an envelope with students name, date and amount. Please note that casual students may not participate in our performances, it depends on attendance. Fees must be finalized by the second week of each term. Please Note: Term fees are non refundable. Students can not continue with classes after the second week until fees have been paid. Make up classes: If a student misses one of their classes, they are welcome to attend another timetabled class in their age group provided the class is taken during the same term. Unfortunately we do not credit missed classes. If you are unable to pay fees within the allocated time, please contact me so that a payment option can be arranged. Students will not be permitted to continue with classes if fees are outstanding or alternative payment arrangements made. New students receive their first class free. Wednesday 4.15pm Hip Hop Ages 5-7 yrs Prep G2 5pm Hip Hop Ages 8 10 G3 G5 5.45pm Hip Hop Ages 11 15 yrs G6 Y8 Marnie $110 45 Min