Concert season is magical and the most anticipated and rewarding event of the year for all dancers.
It fosters team work and commitment, and it gives students an opportunity to work together toward a shared goal. Not to mention it's heaps of fun dancing in a professional theatre for a supportive audience.
We hope you will join us for this exciting event!
THEME REVEAL
Stay tuned, we’ll reveal our 2023 theme to enrolled families on Monday 14 August!
VENUE
The dress rehearsal and concert is held at the Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds.
FIRST UP – REGISTRATION!
All students currently enrolled in classes MUST complete a Concert Registration Form.
This includes students opting out for any reason.
All forms are due no later than Friday 18 August.
You can find the form and all the concert information on a link via your Portal. Log in and go to Shared Files.
Students enrolling after this date can complete the form on enrolment.
CONCERT DATES
Wednesday 1 November
Dress Rehearsal at the Clocktower Centre
Please note that Wednesday 1 November is the only additional day we have at the venue for rehearsals with students. Due to time limitations, we need to start early.
Your child may be required at the Clocktower Centre as early as 1.00pm on Wednesday 1 November, which means an early finish for school on this day. This won't be necessary for all students, but please ensure you are able to make this work, if required.
Sunday 12 November
Concert Day at the Clocktower Centre
Senior Students (Grade 3 to Year 12) must dance in both concerts if opting in.
Junior Students (Prep to Grade 2) will only dance in ONE concert on this day, as follows:
MORNING CONCERT, 11.00 AM START (note, arrival time is earlier)
Prep students whose regular dance classes fall on a weekday.
Grade 1-2 students whose regular dance class falls on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
AFTERNOON CONCERT, 2.30PM START (note, arrival time is earlier)
Prep students whose regular dance classes fall on a Saturday.
Grade 1-2 students whose regular dance class falls on a Thursday or Saturday.
MORE INFORMATION
The above is just a short summary for our website.
We have created a full google site for all detailed information that is accessible to current families. Please log in to your Portal then go to Shared Files > Junior/Senior Concert 2023 for your link and other helpful docs.
FAQ
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We have a strict ‘no push’ policy, which means students who are hesitant on the day are encouraged to watch from backstage in the care of one of our team. We will never push a child to go on stage if they are feeling anxious. It is important to remember that the concert experience is not just about those few minutes on stage. As a parent, it is easy to get caught up in this and of course we understand it can be disappointing if your child doesn’t make it on stage, but we encourage you to see it from your child’s perspective. Students gain so much from being part of the concert experience – the hype in the lead up, getting dressed up in a costume, seeing the theatre and backstage areas (likely for the first time ever) and feeling the excitement and joy during the event itself.
Our relaxed and student-led approach means it is rare that children don’t make it on stage, but we still ensure a positive experience regardless – and they come back more confident and 100% ready the following year! It’s important to focus on the long-term goals, not specifically the one day.
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If a performer is sick on the day and unable to attend, the $25 videography fee will be refunded upon provision of a Medical Certificate.
All other concert fees are strictly non-refundable.
I HAVE A QUESTION YOU HAVEN’T ANSWERED
Please contact us by email if anything is unclear.
Your feedback is welcome and your cooperation and patience is sincerely appreciated.
Happy concert season everyone – enjoy the magic!!
WHAT DO OUR PARENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE CONCERT EXPERIENCE?
“I just wanted to say a huge congratulations and thank you for an amazing concert.
We enjoyed every second of it and because of the amazing culture and encouragement at Dance Habit, our daughter did not have one minute of nerves. She has come along way in her confidence since joining Dance Habit and I thank all that have been involved with her for that.
I got to experience all the hard work back stage by all involved and loved every minute of it also. Loved helping out.
From the youngest to the oldest all I saw were smiles and words of encouragement. I have been involved in a few concerts over the years and Dance Habit stands out as truly unique in not only does it talk about it being inclusive it actually manages to achieve this.
Keep doing what you are doing because we need more Dance Habits in this world.”
