DANCE! MOVEMENT! FUN! PERFORMANCE!
Dance Factory is the perfect school to harness the passion and energy that young people now have for Dance.
Why Dance Factory?
40 YEARS HISTORY
We have a proud history of producing some of Australia’s finest performers and choreographers and we apply that same attention to Dance technique, safety and performance to our junior school.
DANCE PROFESSIONALS
Our kids and teenager classes cover a variety of dance styles, all taught by Dance professionals.
PERFORM ON STAGE
We believe in learning through performance. Our Junior School performs on stage in both our mid and end of year shows & teenagers perform at the end of every term.
SHOW COSTUMES SUPPLIED
No need to make or sew your own costumes.
Our students are encouraged to treat dance as part of a balanced lifestyle, with schoolwork, social life and leisure being of equal priority. Students can choose from Jazz, Ballet, Tap and Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Lyrical or a combination of these. If you are unsure of which classes to select, we can advise you.
Teachers are advised that classes should be fun, friendly and non-competitive. Our teachers are aware of the need for safe dance technique in young bodies, each student’s body is treated individually
Download our 2024 Junior and Teenage school brochure here!
Download our Junior & Teenage Enrolment form 2024 – PDF version
Download our Junior & Teenage Enrolment form 2024- Word version
For information on VET Dance click here!
HOW TO BOOK:
Please fill in & return an enrolment form or send an email letting us know your child’s name & which class & date they will be attending & then an enrolment can be filled in at reception in person on arrival.
Booking in advance is preferred.
HOW TO PAY:
Please either fill in your card details on the enrolment form for the transaction to be processed, call reception on 9429 9492 to pay via a credit card, transfer the balance using the bank details which can be found on the enrolment form, or you can pay by cash or card in person on arrival.
Bookings are only confirmed once payment has been made.
ENROL NOW FOR TERM 2 – COMMENCING 15th APRIL
13 Years & Under
13 YEARS AND UNDER
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | STANDARD | AGE GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEDNESDAY | 4.30-5.30PM | BALLET | BEGINNER/INTER | 7-13 YEARS |
| WEDNESDAY | 4.45-5.30PM | HIP HOP/FUNK/JAZZ | BEGINNER | 3-6 YEARS |
| WEDNESDAY | 5.30-6.30PM | HIP HOP/FUNK/JAZZ | BEGINNER/INTER | 7-13 YEARS |
| SATURDAY | 9.30-10.30AM | TAP | BEGINNER/INTER | 7-13 YEARS |
| SATURDAY | 10.30-11.30AM | HIP HOP/FUNK/JAZZ | BEGINNER/INTER | 7-13 YEARS |
| SATURDAY | 11.30AM-12.30PM | MUSICAL THEATRE | BEGINNER/INTER | 7-13 YEARS |
14 Years & Over
| DAY | TIME | CLASS | STANDARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAYS | 6.30-7.30PM | COMMERCIAL JAZZ | BEGINNER |
| MONDAYS | 7.30-8.30PM | HIP HOP/FUNK | BEGINNER |
| TUESDAYS | 6.30-8PM | JAZZ | INTER/ADVANCED |
| WEDNESDAYS | 6.30-7.30PM | JAZZ | BEGINNER/INTER |
| WEDNESDAYS | 7.30-8.30PM | TAP | BEGINNER/INTER |
| THURSDAYS | 6.30-7.30PM | BALLET | BEGINNER |
| THURSDAYS | 7.30-8.30PM | JAZZ | BEGINNER |
| THURSDAYS | 8.00-9.00PM | HIP HOP | BEGINNER |
| SATURDAY | 10.00-11.00AM | BALLET | BEGINNER/INTER |
| SATURDAY | 11.00AM-12.00PM | LYRICAL | BEGINNER/INTER |
| SATURDAY | 12.00-1.00PM | JAZZ | BEGINNER/INTER |
| SATURDAY | 1.00-2.00PM | LYRICAL JAZZ PERFORMANCE | ALL STANDARDS |
| SATURDAY | 2.00-3.00PM | HIP HOP PERFORMANCE | ALL STANDARDS |
If there is a style, time or day you prefer that is not listed above, please leave your name at reception. We are always adding new classes.
JUNIOR & TEENAGE CLASSES
Every class involves teacher led practical warm up exercises, isolations, stretch and strengthening, travelling and dance routines. Some of these dances are created and rehearsed for the end of term performances and the class exercises are for exams.
PERFORMANCES
Students participating in performances will be required to purchase 3 compulsory tickets.
CLASSES INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCES
¨ 13 & under 2nd & 4th Term performances at a Theatre
¨ 14 & over Students in performance classes will be involved in all 4 term performances. 1st and 2nd term at Dance Factory, 3rd term at a cabaret venue and 4th term at a theatre
Parents do not have to make or buy expensive costumes for these performances. There is a costume levy of $50 per performance for your first class and $10 for every class after that.
Costumes are tried on at the studios and students leave the costumes at the theatre for the Dance Factory staff to collect, wash and put away in the costume wardrobe.
EXAMS
The D.F.T.A. syllabus (Dance Factory Teachers Academy) is incorporated into all junior classes to assist students with improvement of their standard by repetition and gradual achievement at different levels of dance. Exams are held in Term 3 and 4, and are conducted at Dance Factory. Students will receive a report.
This is an excellent way of improving students self esteem and setting an achievable goal.
COMPETITIONS
Dance Factory students ages 7 years & older will be invited to compete at dance competitions around Victoria. If anyone is interested in participating in dance competitions, please let us know. Students can enter in troupes, duos & solos.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons can be booked at reception. For competition solos, duos or help with technique. The cost is $95 for 30 mins & $150 for 60 mins.
DANCE PARTIES
For all ages – includes a 1 hour dance class, please ask at reception for more details.
CLASS ATTIRE
Although a specific class uniform is not required, students are asked to wear flexible and tight fit clothing. Teachers need to see the body to correct alignment and technique. We recommend students wear the DFTA uniform for class, as it is compulsory for exams.
Ballet- girls need to wear leotard and pink tights, and boys wear leggings and t-shirt.
Short ballet skirts can be worn but are not compulsory.
SHOE REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate dance shoes must be worn for all classes.
Jazz – Black Jazz Shoes or Boots (girls & boys)
Hip Hop – White volley runners (girls & boys), Jazz shoes can be worn for classes
Tap – Camel Tap Shoes (girls) & Black Tap Shoes – not boots (boys)
Ballet – Pink Ballet Shoes (girls) & Black Ballet Shoes (boys)
Lyrical – Pink Ballet shoes, pirouettes or foot thongs (girls) & black ballet shoes, pirouettes or foot thongs (boys)
Hair must be neat and off the face at all times.
DANCEWEAR:
Dancewear, Dance shoes and Exam Uniforms can be purchased at reception.
CLASS STANDARDS & AGES
You will find that all dance schools have different standards & titles for the names of their classes. Please trust that we will monitor your child to be in the correct class for their age and skills. At Dance Factory’s discretion, we will only advance students to the next level if the class is age appropriate and they show capabilities to achieve without embarrassment or risk of injury.
SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024
Senior Summer School – Adults & 13 years & over: Inter/Advanced Standard
Senior Summer School – Adults & 13 years & over: Beginner/Inter Standard
Night classes for Adults & Senior Students (13 & over): Over 20 classes to choose from, All Standards – Beginner to Advanced, All Styles
For more information, please enquire at reception.
ENROL NOW FOR 2024! VET Dance – Certificates II & III in Dance
Complete a certificate while still at school!
Students in Years 10, 11 & 12 can enrol.
4 hours per week on either Saturdays or Wednesdays.
Classes include Jazz, hip hop, lyrical and performance.
Fees may be payable by your home school (partially funded).
Please see our VET brochure or contact reception for more information.
