MINI STARS 6&U COMPETITION TROUPE

AGE

MINI STARS 6&U Competition troupe students will be aged -

  • 5 or 6 on January 1st of the dancing year and ideally in Year 1 or Year 2 at school *reception age students may be accepted

Students who turn 7 between January 2 and April 30 and are in Year 2 at school will attend the 8 & Under EEP Technique classes, but will compete in the MINI STARS 6 & Under EEP Competition Troupe. They may also be invited to join the 8 & Under EEP Competition Troupe in addition to the 6 & Under troupe.

COMPULSORY CLASSES

Mini Stars 6&U Competition troupe students must enrol in the following classes -

  • Mini Stars Jazz, Hip Hop, Singing and Flexibility

    60 minutes

  • Mini Stars Ballet

    30 minutes

  • Mini stars 6&U EEP Competition Troupe - Jazz and Song & Dance

TAP

All of the above classes plus -

  • Mini Stars Tap

    30 minutes

  • Mini Stars 6&U EEP Competition Troupe - Tap

TIMETABLES

COMPETITION TROUPE PROGRAM DATES

COST

Click here for current Fee Schedule

EEP ACCOUNTS (for other charges relating to Competition Troupe and Exams)

Each student will have a google sheet emailed to them at the commencement of the year, this is a personalised account of extra EEP charges. Please save this link so you can view at any time.

This sheet includes your EEP account details, where you can transfer funds, similar to a bank account. We will debit any charges from this account, and you can deposit funds at your convenience. You have the flexibility to set up deposits based on your needs and estimated yearly costs. Some parents prefer to make smaller weekly deposits to avoid larger payments when charges are due.

The costs below are all charged to EEP accounts and are separate to weekly class fees which are paid monthly via direct debit.

Click here for current EEP costs

  • COMPETITION TROUPE EXTRA CHARGES

    Competition choreographic and rehearsal workshops

    Competition troupe entry fees

    Competition competitiors registration/passes

    Costume hire fees

    Staff wages at competitions

    Troupe competition photo and video costs

    Showcase costs

PERFORMANCES / COMPETITIONS / END OF YEAR SHOWCASE

Please see link above for Performance Expenses (in COSTS)

Competition Troupe Routines

All students in Mini Stars 6&U Competition Troupe will perform their routines at selected competitions throughout the year.

End of Year Showcase

Students attending Mini Stars classes will perform in the Mini Stars End of Year Showcase.

Students in Year 2 and attending 8&U technique classes will perform in the EEP End of Year Showcase and also the Mini stars Showcase

*Please check the relevant streams information for performance information

Costumes

With performing comes costuming. We have a great hire service available, and parents hire all troupe costumes for the year. Absolutely everything is done for you and the cost is minimal compared to purchasing outright.

COSTUME HIRE AGREEMENT

Behaviour

All persons (dancers, parents and others) representing Generation Dance at any event must always follow our Code of Conduct.

COMMITMENT / ATTENDANCE

Commitment to your competition troupe lasts a full year. When you accept a spot on the team, it’s important for students and parents to understand that this means being available for all performances, workshops, and rehearsals according to the schedule.

Consistency and commitment are vital for success. Attending classes regularly leads to better results and we expect full attendance.

Missing technique classes can hinder individual growth as a dancer however missing a competition class or rehearsal affects the entire team, as your dancer may fall behind and impact the group’s progress. Dancers need to be in class to learn essential theory, technique, choreography and detail. While watching videos from missed classes can help, it can't replace the foundational learning that occurs in class.

We encourage a growth mindset in our dancers, helping them understand accountability and responsibility to achieve their goals. Whether it’s mastering a skill, earning a good exam mark, being selected for a competition troupe routine, or preparing for future training. The life skills learned in dance will benefit them long after their lessons.

Family holidays, events, and other commitments should be scheduled around the dance schedule. We only accept absences for mandatory school events or camps.

If your child is injured, they are expected to attend classes to observe and receive treatment for the injury. If they have a contagious illness, such as gastro, they should stay home for the recommended time.

If your child must miss a lesson, it’s their responsibility to catch up on what they missed before the next class, as teachers will not re-teach choreography.

Please notify us of your child's absence in advance, including the reason, so teachers are aware.

We use an app called BAND for rehearsal and competition schedules and to upload choreography videos, helping students practice at home. It is a requirement that students practice at home in between lessons.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS BAND

The program schedule clearly outlines all mandatory dates, however some of these are out of our control and may change. If a student is unavailable for any of those dates, they will become an “understudy” for that routine. The 4 weekly classes, plus blocking and dress rehearsals before a competition are compulsory, however students may miss 1 of these 4 classes for an acceptable reason (compulsory school events or contagious illness). Understudies will still attend all classes but will not perform unless required to do so. If a child is injured and not cleared by a doctor to dance by the first mandatory rehearsal, will also become an understudy.

Students wishing to withdraw from the program must follow the Withdrawal Policy outlined in our Terms and Conditions.

PRIVATE LESSONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS