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*NEWS*
Sandhurst Studio opening Term 3
12th July 2010
Lyrebird Community Centre, Carrum Downs
Ph: 0407 718 606
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• Performance Academy Of Dancing & Performing Arts takes Dance Education seriously and operates its classes in compliance with our own & the State Dance Associations professional dance education structure to ensure the students are taught correctly & in a fun & friendly environment.
• Students attending Performance Academy of dancing are required to have the correct school uniform including shoes & school t.shirt with black dance pants .
• Fees are calculated per Term.  Unfortunatly we do not offer casual classes.
• Fees are due- Term 1 (by week 2), Term 2 (week 1), Term 3 (week 1), Term 4 (week 1)
• Performance Academy Of Dancing follows Victorian School Term dates.  Please check your newsletter for term dates in detail or call 0407 718 606
• All students will require a School T.Shirt & Black Dance Pants.  Uniform is an essential part of the dance discipline & is expected to be worn to ALL classes.
• Performance Academy of Dancing consists of a Junior School & Senior School
• Students who may have missed a class due to illness, travel are entitled to a make up class
• Unfortunatly no refunds are given on Fees

• Performance Academy Of Dancing is a member of the State Dance Association Inc.
• Formal Examinations are not compulsory however we do encourage students to participate and gain experience. 
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• All students have the opportunity to perform & compete in a range of Dance Competitions
• Students must discuss with the Director their interest & arrange a weekly Private Lesson. 
• Please call 0407 718 606 to discuss availabilities

• The Mid Year Recital, End of Year Concert & other Performances are not compulsory however we do encourage students to participate and gain the experience, confidence & excitment that stage performance brings.
• Students wanting to participate must submit a "Commitment to the Concert Form" which outlines compulsory dates and events for participants.
• Costumes for the Concert are purchased finished & ready to wear and are the students to keep.  We do not expect families to sew or bead costumes.  Some minor individual adjustments may need to be made depending on your child such as strap alteration. Performance Academy Of Dancing uses Professional Dance Stage Costuming. Prices generally range from $40-$80 p/costume
• We have a Concert Savings Fund available to all families who would like to put a little something aside each week to assist in Compulsory Concert Charges.  Many families who have taken advantage of this have ended up with left over credit to spend on tickets, dvd etc.
• Compulsory Concert Charges are Standard Term Fees, Costumes, Rehearsal Fee, Costume Deposit (which is deducted from your final costume invoice)
• Additional Concert Costs such as Professional DVD, Professional Photos & Concert Tickets are additional to the Concert charges