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.
Timetable 2024
All classes commence in Week 2, from Monday 5 February.
Please contact dance@scas.nsw.edu.au for more information.
Fee Schedule 2024
Fee Policy
Non-refundable enrolment fee: $40 per student. Payable when lodging the Application for Enrolment.
Terms of Payment
All Term Tuition Fees will be invoiced at least two weeks prior to the commencement of each term and forwarded via email. Fees are payable by the end of the first 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
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Pick up and drop off arrangementsBefore School Lessons For all before school lessons, students must not arrive before 7:30am. Parents are required to drop students off at Kiss and Drop and a teacher will meet them near the Iona Cafe. After School Lessons Similar to a bus line or Kiss and Drop line, a RAD Ballet line will be created for all afternoon classes. A member of the RAD Ballet team will meet the students and walk them up to the Performing Arts building where they can get changed and have afternoon tea before their lesson commences. It would be helpful you could place a note in your child’s diary advising the classroom teacher of their afternoon arrangements, for example, “RAD Ballet”. At the conclusion of their lesson, their ballet teacher will walk all students down to the Kiss and Drop area where parents can promptly collect their child/ren. After School Lessons 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.
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How to enrolNew 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.
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Ballet examinationsThe 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.