Royal Academy of Dance at SCAS

Welcome to St Columba Anglican School's Royal Academy of Dance after-hours program. Our highly experienced team are thrilled to have you and your child embark on this new and exciting journey with us. Outlined below is some important information regarding the operational side of the program.

New in 2025!

Junior Jazz and Stretch Class – Starting 2025

Get ready to move, groove, and grow with Junior Jazz and Stretch! Perfect for budding young dancers, this dynamic class blends the upbeat energy of jazz dance with the calming benefits of stretching. Learn exciting choreography, build confidence, and improve flexibility in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you're new to dance or looking to enhance your skills, Junior Jazz and Stretch is the perfect way to leap into the new year!

This class is offered twice a week and is in between ballet classes. This allows students the opportunity to enjoy participating in the Junior Jazz and Stretch Class before attending their ballet class.

Uniform: students will wear their ballet tights and ballet leotard and are encouraged to purchase flesh-coloured split sole Jazz shoes. All of which can be purchased from Dance Dreams Dancewear.

Lesson Cost: $60 per term.

Grade 1 Ballet

Students who were in Primary Ballet in 2024 will now progress to Grade 1 ballet. You will notice on the timetable that there are two classes a week. Grade 1 ballet is an exciting new journey as students embark on a wider scope of classical ballet technique, including the National Character technique. Therefore, it is encouraged that students attend both lessons to support this progression.

Timetable 2025

All classes commence in Week 2 on Monday, 3 February.

Please contact dance@scas.nsw.edu.au for more information.

Fee Schedule 2025

Fee Policy

Please note that there is an annual non-refundable registration fee of $40 which will be added to your term 1 tuition fees.

Terms of Payment

All Term Tuition Fees will be invoiced three weeks into the commencement of each term and forwarded via email. Fees are payable by the end of the fourth week of each term. The number of weeks in a term varies, however, the term price remains unchanged.

If you would like a trial lesson for your child before paying for the term, the first class can be considered a trial lesson whereby if your child decides they do not wish to continue after this, you are not billed for the class. You are only billed for the trial lesson if your child decides to continue on with us.

Uniforms

Uniform Information

At St Columba Anglican School we take pride in our uniform dress code. It is important that our students of all ages understand that it is part of their discipline to come dressed and groomed appropriately for class. All students taking a Classical Ballet class with us must come with their hair in a ballet bun, and boys must look presentable. Below is a list of our Uniform requirements for specific levels. Whilst we understand it may be tempting to purchase some of these items from commercial retail outlets, it is important that uniforms are purchased from our supplier so that there is consistency.

We are proud to have a strong business relationship with Dance Dreams Dancewear, our exclusive suppliers for all our after hours dancewear. You can be confident that Cathy Smith and her experienced team will ensure your child is correctly fitted from head to toe with all their uniform requirements.

Dance Dreams is located at:

Unit 8/11-19 Bellbowrie Street
Port Macquarie
P: 6584 3380
E: dancedreamsd@hotmail.com

Pick up and drop off arrangements

Before School Lessons With the exception of Boys Dance, students will meet their teacher at the allocated classroom. The Boys Dance class will meet their teacher at the front of the school on the silver bench seats near the Iona Cafe. If students arrive late, they may walk themselves up to the allocated classroom. After School Lessons Due to some classes running back to back, it will now be necessary for parents to collect their child from the allocated classroom. This will apply to the following classes: Monday Junior Jazz/stretch class Pre-Primary Ballet Thursday Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet All remaining classes, teachers will walk students out the front of the school to meet parents and carers. Please be advised that siblings of students attending RAD classes will not be permitted to wait around whilst their sibling is attending a lesson. These students will be required to adhere to normal school protocols in regards to morning and afternoon drop off supervision. Notification of Attendance at Classes Where possible, emailing us prior to your child attending one of our classes is always appreciated. Additionally, it would be helpful if you could place a note in your child’s diary advising the classroom teacher of their afternoon arrangements, for example, “RAD Ballet”.
How to enrol

New families interested in enrolling with us are encouraged to email dance@scas.nsw.edu.au before the student's first class. For any questions relating to your new enrolment, please call 6581 4188. Consent for your child to participate in this activity is required by way of acceptance of the Terms and Conditions within the Parent Lounge (Events and Payments Section). Your child will be unable to participate where consent is not provided. Please review the information available and accept or decline to confirm your child’s attendance. Please also ensure that you have reviewed the Student Code of Conduct information and the Risk Warning under Section 5M of the Civil Liability Act 2002 document. By giving permission for their children to attend this excursion, parents and guardians acknowledge that this event is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the school policies and procedures. Parents and guardians acknowledge and accept that there is a risk that their child may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating in this event, and confirm that their child will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders.
Ballet examinations

The St Columba Anglican School After Hours Program follows the renowned Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus for all our Classical Ballet based classes and examinations. The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world and features exquisite music and beautiful new enchainments to challenge today’s ballet students. Whilst many students commence ballet simply for enjoyment and fitness, many students go on to sit ballet examinations. What are the benefits of sitting a ballet examination? Having a goal to work towards Attaining a higher standard of technique, musicality and performance Receiving recognition from the world’s largest ballet examining body Receiving a report, certificate, and medal in recognition of achievement Gaining confidence and increasing enjoyment in dance SCAS examinations are scheduled in line with the RAD’s North/West Tour, towards the end of the year, usually in the October session. In order for students to reach their personal best, there are several requirements you must meet before being considered to sit an examination: Students must attend both syllabus classes per week. Exam coaching classes and school holiday workshops may be held at the School in preparation for examinations. Please note that there are additional fees payable to the Royal Academy of Dance in order to sit examinations. These will be published before the commencement of the first term.