The Dance Room 2017 Information Brochure Phone: 9077 0097 / 0418 883 608 Email: thedanceroom@bigpond.com Website: thedanceroom.net Classes in Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Breakdance,, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, & Acrobatics Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd, (Behind DiCaprio s) West Brunswick 386 Moreland Rd, (Moreland Baptist Church Hall) ww.thedanceroom.net 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,, Classical, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre, Breakdance & 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 Karen Gauci Ballet Burak Cagin Breakdance Molly Rigby Jazz/Funk, Contemporary, & lessons Samantha Merckel Atlanta Marshall Acrobatics, Courtney Grocock Reception, Ballet, musical theatre, Jazz & Tap 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. Performance Group: 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. 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. Burak Cagin Burak is an enthusiastic and popular teacher, specialising in Breakdance & hip hop. He has danced with a number of Dance Crews throughout Melbourne and is still very much in demand for his dance style and hip hop skills. Berak is very passionate about passing on his dance knowledge to his student and is receiving brilliant results. Fees and Term Payments Enrolment Fee: $10 (annual fee) We have two options available Dance fees are paid by the term or by the month (auto pay only) Term Payments: The Dance year is broken up into four equal terms. The table below indicates your term payment based on the hours your child dances per week. Term Payment 30 mins $88 $32 45 min $108 $39.20 1 hour $127 $46 1 hour 30 mins $166 $60 1 hour 45 min $185 $67 2 hours $205 $74.50 2 hours 15 mins $224 $81.50 2 hours 30 mins $243 $88 2 hours 45 mins $258 $94 3 hours $273 $99 3 hours 15 mins $292 $106 Monthly Payment Monthly payments: You must first register for autopay via our portal. Your dance year will be divided into 11 monthly payments and your account will be charged on the 1st of the month. 10% Discount applies for a second child. Fees are non-refundable Term Dates for 2017 Classes commence on Monday 30th January 2017 Term 1 Monday 30th January Saturday 1st April Term 2 Tuesday 18th April Friday 30th June Term 3 Monday 17th July Saturday 23rd September Term 4 Monday 9th October 10th December
CLASSES West Brunswick : 386 Moreland Rd, Saturday: 8.30 am Ballet Mini s 9.00am Jazz/Tap Mini s Ages 3-5 Ages 3-5 Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd Monday Marnie $88 30 minutes Marnie $108 45 minutes 9.45am Jazz/Tap Petites Ages 5-8 Marnie $108 45 minutes 10.30am Ballet Petites Ages 6-9 Marnie $108 45 minutes 11.15am Jazz/Funk Ages 9-11 Marnie $127 60 minutes 12.15pm Tap Ages 9-11 Marnie $88 30 minutes 12.45pm Jazz/Funk Inters Ages 12-14 Marnie $127 60 minutes 1.45pm Tap Ages 12 + Marnie $88 30 minutes 2.15pm Jazz/Funk Seniors Ages 14 + Molly $127 60 minutes 3.15pm Contemporary Ages 14+ Molly $127 60 minutes 4.00pm Musical Theatre Ages 8 + Courtney $108 45 minutes Studio B 4.30pm Jazz/Funk Ages 11-14 Marnie $127 60 minutes Studio A 4.45pm 5.30pm Breakdance/ (boys only) Breakdance/ (Boys Only) 5-8 Burak $108 45 minutes Studio B 9-11 Burak $127 60 minutes Studio B 5.30pm Tap 11-14 Marnie $88 30 minutes Studio A 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm Competition Class Jazz Breakdance/ (Girls & Boys) Lessons Lessons 12-14 Molly $166 90 minutes Studio A Ages 12+ Burak $127 60 minutes Studio B Molly $25 30 minutes Studio A Molly $25 30 minutes Studio A 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 Tuesday 4.00pm Grade 2 Ballet (Exam Class) 4.00pm 4.30pm 4.30pm Group Ballet Mini s Ages 9 11 Ages 12 14 Ages 3-5 Karen $166 90 minutes Studio A Samantha $150 30 minutes Studio C Courtney $88 30 minutes Studio B Samantha $300 30 minutes Studio C 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,, 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. 5.00pm 5.30pm Group 5.30pm Grade 4 Ballet Exam Class 6.00pm 6.30pm Group Ages 9-11 5.30pm Jazz/Tap Ages 9 11 Ages 12-14 Samantha $150 30 minutes Studio C Samantha $300 30 minutes Studio C Courtney $127 60 minutes Studio B Karen $205 2 hours Studio A Samantha $300 30 minutes Studio C Ages 15 + Samantha $150 30 minutes Studio C Timetable Information Classes may alter at the start of the year/term depending on enrolments. classes and private lessons are taught by 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. Primary, Grade 2 Ballet and Grade 4 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. Competition Classes: Are available for selected students. If you are interested in joining a competition class you must speak to Marnie as there are requirements to the class. 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.
Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd. Wednesday 9.30am 4.00pm 4.45pm 5.00pm 5.30pm Jazz/ Ballet Competition Class Acrobatics Beginner Acrobatics- Petites Acrobatics Intermediate Ages 2-4 Marnie $88 30 min Under 10 Atlanta $108 45 min 9-11 Atlanta $108 45 min 5-8 Molly $108 45 mins Ages 10-15 Atlanta $127 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. 5.45pm 6.30pm - Competition Class Under 10 Molly $108 45 mins Ages 10 15 Atlanta $127 60min 6.30 pm - Intermediates Ages 12+ Molly $127 60 min 7.30pm Adv Acrobatics Ages 11 + Atlanta $127 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 Contemporary Half ballet shoes or foot undies 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 Niddrie or LePoint Dance Shop 49 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Performances Performances are held twice yearly: mid-year and end-of-year. 2017 Concert Dates are as follows: Mid year concert is scheduled for the 24th & 25th June End of Year Concert is scheduled for the 8th, 9th & 10th 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. Dance Exams Classes listed as a Grade eg. Grade 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 (Approx. $80-$90) when enrolling in exams. Dance Competitions Dance competitions are available for students wishing to compete in jazz, hip hop, contemporary or tap solo performances. (Participation in these competitions is not compulsory.) Entry fees per competition are approximately $10-$25 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 Tullamarine 14/217 Mickleham Rd Thursday 4pm Primary Ballet Exam Class Ages 5-8 4.15pm Jazz/Tap Mini s Ages 3-5 Karen $127 60mins Marnie $108 45 min 5pm Jazz/Tap Petites Ages 5 8 Marnie $127 60 min 5.00pm Grade 2 Ballet Exam Class 6.30pm Ballet Grade 4 Exam Class Saturday 9am 9.15am 9.30am 10am Jazz/Ballet Mini s Jazz/ Funk Petites Mini s Contemporary Ages 9-11 Karen $166 90 mins Ages 12-14 Karen $205 120 mins Ages 2-5 Ages 6 9 Molly $108 45 mins Ages 3-5 Courtney $88 30 mins Courtney $88 30 mins Ages 7 9 Molly $127 60 mins 10am Ballet Petites Ages 5-8 Courtney $108 45 mins 11.00am Jazz/Funk Ages 8 11 Courtney $127 60 mins 11am Contemporary- Intermediates Ages 10 14 Molly $127 60 mins
Glenroy : 5A Cromwell Street Monday: 4pm Ballet Mini s Ages 3 5 $108 45 min 4.45pm Ballet Petites Ages 6-8 $108 45 min 5.30pm Acrobatics Ages 6-8 $108 45 min 6.15pm Jazz/Funk Ages 8 11 Petites & Tuesday 4.15pm Jazz/Tap Mini s 5pm 6pm Jazz/ Tap Petites Jazz/ Funk Ages 3 5 $127 60 min Marnie $108 45 min Ages 6 7 Marnie $127 60 min Ages 9 11 Marnie $127 60 min 7 pm Tap Ages 9 14 Marnie $88 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. Term 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: 062-948 (Commonwealth Bank) Account No. 13907124 Term fees are due during the first two weeks of Term. Invoices will be emailed and also posted on The Dance Room studio pro portal. Accepted payment methods are: Cash Cheque Direct Deposit Paypal (online or at Tullamarine Studio) Monthly Payments: If you prefer the convenience of smaller and more regular payments we now accept monthly payments. Registration must be made through the portal https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/thedanceroom Your account will be deducted on the 1st of every month for 11 months. As overheads remain the same regardless of attendance numbers, fees are nonrefundable for classes missed or if your child does not complete the whole term. 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. Wednesday 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. 4.15pm 5pm Petites Ages 5-8 Marnie $108 45 min Ages 9 11 Marnie $108 45 min New students may trial their fist class at $10 per class. Additional trial classes will be charged at the casual rate of $15 per class. A couple of times through the dance year we offer a free trial week, this is a perfect time for current students to try different classes and invite friends along.