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Steps 2 Stardom Performing Arts Academy

2015 Information Booklet Welcome to

Steps 2 Stardom Performing Arts Academy.

Please read this booklet before you sign your Enrolment Form.

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Congratulations on choosing Steps 2 Stardom!

We offer the very best in performing arts tuition with dedicated and

passionate staff, focussed on nurturing the development of your child.

Please keep this information booklet throughout 2015 for reference.

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MISSION STATEMENT Each student will be taught in a fun, nurturing, encouraging and motivating environment.

Steps 2 Stardom will provide unbiased tuition to all students regardless of ability.

Each student will be given tuition to enhance their talents to the best of their ability.

Steps 2 Stardom focuses on the process and path, rather than the result.

Good sportsmanship and respect are of upmost importance.

The professionalism of staff allow students and parents to feel comfortable to approach them with any queries they may

have.

Steps 2 Stardom Contact Details Ambarvale Studio: Cnr Crispsparkle Dr & Lightwood St

Smeaton Grange Studio: 10 Waler Cres

S2S Postal Address: P.O Box 3088, Rosemeadow, NSW 2560

Phone Numbers:

Ambarvale Office: (02) 46251761 (During S2S office hours only)

Smeaton Grange Office: (02) 46479132 (During S2S office hours only)

Studio Mobile: 0414 619125 (Mon to Sat 10am – 9pm)

Office Fax: (02) 46250951

Emails:

General Office: [email protected]

Accounts: [email protected]

Ambarvale Office: [email protected]

Smeaton Grange Office: [email protected]

Website: www.steps2stardom.com.au

Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/steps2stardom & www.facebook.com/s2stwinklingstars

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 3:45pm – 6:30pm (Smeaton Grange closed on Fridays)

Saturday Ambarvale: 9:15am-1pm Smeaton Grange: 9am –2pm

2015 S2S Staff S2S Directors: Cathryn & Annette Hill

Head of Facility: Annette Hill

Head of Dance Department: Cathryn Hill

Dance Teachers: Emilia Banic, Abbey Bowling, Shane Cook, Michelle Cope, Elisha Dunn, Annette Hill,

Cathryn Hill, Tiarna Leigh, Melanie May, Heather Miller, Kristie Pike, Kyara Treuer

Dance Student Teachers: Georgia Rose Wilson .

Head Gym Department: Jodie Anthony

Gym Coaches: Jodie Anthony, Megan Drew, Rhiannon Evans, Tim Farley. Brooke Hawkings,

Kerrie Hawkings, Krista Lee Hillman, Abbey Stapley, Lana Turner

Gym Student Teachers: Jayden Anthony, Teagan Cornale, Phoebe Heperi, Tayla Manray.

Singing Teachers: Lauren Waite & Chantelle Nabaki

Office Staff: Abbey Bowling, Trent Collins, Pamela Hill, Maddie Newcombe, Renae North.

Accounts Manager: Larry Hill

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*Baby Fairy Ballet

A 30minute class for children turning 3 or 4 years of age in 2015. This class will use the imaginative world

of Fairies to teach our students the love of Ballet. They can even wear their favourite fairy outfit every week.

Limit of 12 students to a class.

*Baby Funky Groovers

A 30minute class for children turning 3 or 4 years of age in 2015. This class will be a high energy class that

will teach our youngest students the love of Jazz and Tap. They can even wear their favourite Funky

costume every week. Limit of 12 students to a class.

*Tiny Cheer Stars

This is a 40minute class for children turning 4, 5 or 6 years of age in 2015.

This class will be a high energy class that will teach our youngest students the love of Cheer, Tumbling and

Pom. They can even wear their favourite coloured crop top / singlet and shorts every week. Limit of 15

students to a class.

*Jumping Jacks Gymnastics

This is a 40minute class for children turning 3, 4, or 5years of age in 2015.

Similar to Kindy Gym, it offers a pretty intensive workout, especially for a pre-schooler. You can expect

them to work up a sweat (and hopefully go for a nice long sleep later on in the day!). The program is

designed to promote healthy and active living and help children with coordination, teamwork, balance and

agility. They can even wear their favourite coloured crop top / singlet and shorts every week. Limit of 15

students to a class.

*Mini Fairy Ballet

A 40minute class for children turning 5 or 6 years of age in 2015. This class will use the imaginative world

of Fairies to teach our students the love of Ballet and Modern. They can even wear their favourite coloured

leotard and ballet skirt every week. Limit of 15 students to a class.

*Mini Funky Groovers

A 40minute class for children turning 5 or 6 years of age in 2015. This class will be a high energy class that

will teach our youngest students the love of Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap. They can even wear their favourite

Funky costume every week. Limit of 15 students to a class.

*Mini Stage Stars

A 30minute class for children turning 5 or 6 years of age in 2015. This class will introduce the world of song

and dance. Incorporating singing, acting and dancing, the students will learn songs from musicals with

emphasis on the Disney classics. They can even wear their favourite coloured crop top / singlet and shorts

every week. Limit of 15 students to a class.

ALL OUR TWINKLING STAR CLASSES provides children with a chance to socialise with other children,

learn instruction, develop good listening skills whilst having fun in a nurturing environment.

*Ballet

Ballet is a beautiful style of dance, and is a crucial aspect of training for all dancers. It teaches students deportment,

gives them strength and flexibility and of course, beautiful graceful movement. Not all of us will be Prima Ballerinas,

but everyone can enjoy Ballet and gain the benefits from it.

*Tap

Whether it be Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire or Dein Perry and the Tap Dogs, Tap is an incredibly fun and "noisy" style

of dance. Once you start tapping you will never stop!!! Tap students wear shoes with special metal tap plates on the

bottom. Tapping is full of great rhythmic patterns and teaches children incredible coordination and a great sense of

music and rhythm.

*Jazz

Jazz is the most diverse form of Dance, ranging from old musical styles of Jazz through to the modern styles you see

on the latest top 40 video clips!!!! Flexibility, strength and. coordination are all benefits you gain from Jazz, but most

of all, Jazz is simply great fun, dancing to all your favorite songs you hear on the radio today!!!

*Modern

Modern dance is both expressive and contemporary, ranging in movements that can be lyrical and soft, to abstract and

angular. It has a strong technical basis, and is a very popular form of dance now studied at schools in HSC level.

*Hip Hop

These fantastic classes bring all of the most up to date Hip-Hop moves you see on the current video hits and brings it

directly into the studio. The movements are broken down so even if you have never danced before, you can hop into a

level that best suits your ability. Students relate to current music therefore the exercises are choreographed to the

freshest chart music.

*KTL (Kicks, Turns & Leaps)

The exciting class focusses on learning new and popular techniques for kicks, turns and leaps. Students focus entirely

on these 3 disciplines, concentrating on perfecting their technique so that they can add some more WOW factor to

their dancing skills. We highly encourage all students 7yrs & over to attend one of these classes per week.

*Stretch & Strengthen

These 30 minute classes are for all ages and focus on flexibility and strength that are important for the dancer. We

highly encourage all dance students to attend at least one Stretch & Strengthen Class a week.

*ZUMBA

Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin music and easy-to-follow dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate

interval training, alternating fast and slow rhythms and resistance training. Zumba's fans say it's so popular because

Zumba is a fun way to work out. ZUMBA is for Adults and High School Students are welcome.

*Cheerleading

Steps 2 Stardom is proud to offer boys and girls of Macarthur OFFICAL USA Cheerleading. Steps 2

Stardom are Currently National All Star Champions!

Classes are open to both boys and girls aged 6yrs and over. The cheerleading classes involve all aspects of

cheer including stunting, tumbling, Pom, group synchronisation, dance, jumps, leaps, kicks, and of course –

CHEERS!

Three types of cheerleading classes are offered: Beginners fun (non competition class), recreational cheer

(beginner competition class for students 14yrs & under) & AASCF graded competitive cheerleading

*Tumbling

The Steps2Stardom tumbling classes are designed to promote basic to advanced tumbling skills in a fun,

safe and professional environment with a team of friendly qualified staff. Our incredible gym enables a

wonderfully diverse programme for students of all ages and abilities. Classes are divided with students being

placed into appropriate ability levels within each class allowing for individual progression throughout the

programme. Tumbling classes will cover various skills in the areas of slow and fast tumbling, individual and

group balances, partner and group skills, flexibility, strength, leaps and jumps. Classes are open to girls and

boys aged 5yrs and over. These extremely popular classes have a limited number of students so enrol

quickly.

*Dancers Tumbling (New in 2015)

Similar to the general tumbling class, this class promotes basic to advanced tumbling skills with a focus on

learning skills that are in dance routines and can be executed on a dance floor. Students must be dancers to

attend this class.

*Trampolining

The 2 competition size trampolines, mini tramp, double mini tramp, exercise tramps, full sprung floor and

other training aids are the centre of our wonderful trampolining classes. The classes are open to both boys

and girls aged 5 and over. The program includes all aspects of trampoline sports including trampolining,

mini tramp, double mini and tumbling. Children are able to progress through a professionally structured

program designed to promote skill progression in a safe, fun filled environment.

*Tricking (New in 2015) – For boys only aged 8yrs & over

Tricking (short for “martial arts tricking”) is the informal name of a relatively new alternative sport

movement, combining martial arts, gymnastics, and other activities to create an “aesthetic blend of flips,

kicks, and twists.” Tricking incorporates a variety of moves from different arts such as flips from

gymnastics, 540 kick from Taekwondo, butterfly twist from Wushu and double leg from Capoeira. Tricking

is recognizable by its flashy kicks, complex flips and twists, and its highly stylized movements which

separate it from other arts. An individual who practises tricking is typically referred to as a “trickster” or

“tricker”.

*Singing

Our academy offers private lesson tuition to cater for everyone's abilities and goals. All classes are taught

the technical requirements of singing as well as enjoying both old and new songs. Solo students have the

opportunity throughout the year to perform songs they have been working on at regular recitals.

Performance skills such as Microphone Technique and Song Interpretation are also taught and opportunities

for eisteddfod, community events & Talent Quest work.

*Musical Theatre (New in 2015)

This fantastic new class is for students in Primary School aged 7yrs or above in 2015.

Students will learn songs from popular Musicals such as Annie, Wicked, High School

Musical, Hairspray etc. This class combines both singing & acting as well as some movement & dance.

A high energy class great for your budding star!

Singing Private Lessons

Tuesday Smeaton Grange

Wednesday Ambarvale

Thursday Smeaton Grange

Saturday Ambarvale

Junior Musical Theatre

Thursday Smeaton Grange: 5:15pm – 5:45pm

Saturday Ambarvale: 10am – 10:30am

Students turning 3 – 6yrs of age in 2015

Ambarvale Studio Tuesday

3:25pm - 3:55pm Baby Fairy Ballet

3:55pm - 4:25pm Baby Groovers

4:25pm - 5:05pm Mini Fairy Ballet

5:05pm - 5:45pm Mini Funky Groovers

Friday

3:45pm – 4:15pm Baby Fairy Ballet

4:20pm - 4:50pm Baby Groovers


5:35pm – 6:15pm Mini Funky Groovers

Saturday

9am - 9:30am Baby Funky Groovers

9:30am – 10am Baby Fairy Ballet

10am - 10:40am Mini Fairy Ballet

10:45am - 11:15am Mini Stage Stars

11:20am – 12pm Mini Funky Groovers

Smeaton Grange Studio Monday

4pm - 4:30pm Baby Funky Groovers



Tuesday

9:55am – 10:25am Baby Fairy Ballet

10:30am – 11am Baby Funky Groovers

4.00 - 4.40pm Tiny Cheer Stars

Wednesday

10am – 10:40am Jumping Jacks Gym

3:30pm - 4pm Baby Funky Groovers


Thursday

4pm – 4:40pm Tiny Cheer Stars (Currently full)

4:15pm - 4:45pm Mini Stage Stars

4:50pm - 5:30pm Mini Funky Groovers (Currently full)

5:35pm - 6:15pm Mini Fairy Ballet (Currently full)

Saturday

8:45am - 9:15am Baby Fairy Ballet

9:20am - 9:50am Baby Funky Groovers

9:50am - 10:30am Mini Funky Groovers

10:40am - 11:10am Mini Stage Stars

11:20am - 12pm Mini Fairy Ballet

12:30pm – 1:10pm Tiny Cheer Stars

These classes are not part of the Twinkling Stars program.

Cost of these classes are in our general pricing structure. Monday – Smeaton Grange Studio

4.00 - 5.00pm All Ages Trampolining

5.00 - 6.00pm All Ages Tumbling

Tuesday – Smeaton Grange Studio

4.30 - 5.30pm Recreational Cheer

5.30 - 6.30pm Junior Tumbling (5 – 10yrs)

Thursday – Smeaton Grange Studio

5.30 - 6.30pm All Ages Tumbling (Currently full)

6.30 - 7.30pm Recreational Cheer

Saturday – Smeaton Grange Studio

11:30am – 12:30pm All Ages Tumbling

Students turning 7 – 10yrs in 2015

Dance Grades - Pre-Primary & Primary

Ambarvale Studio

Wednesday

4:15pm - 4:45pm Junior Stretch & Strengthen

4:45pm - 5:45pm Junior Jazz

5:45pm - 6:45pm Junior Ballet

Saturday

9:30am - 10am Junior Hip Hop

10am - 10:30am Junior Musical Theatre

10:45am - 11:15am Junior KTL

11:30am - 12pm Junior Modern

12pm - 1:00pm Junior Tap




Tuesday

4.30pm - 5.30pm Recreational Cheer

5pm – 6:30pm L1 Novice Youth Cheer

5.30pm - 6.30pm Junior Tumbling (5 – 10yrs)

6:30pm - 7:30pm Novice Cheer Tumbling

6:30pm - 7:30pm Dancers Tumbling

Wednesday

4.30pm - 5.30pm TRICKING (Boys 8/o)

Thursday

4:15pm - 5:15pm Junior Ballet

5:15pm - 5:45pm Junior Musical Theatre

5:45pm - 6:45pm Junior Jazz

4:30pm – 5:30pm L1 Novice Mini Cheer

5.30pm - 6.30pm All Ages Tumbling (Currently full)


Saturday

9:30am -10:30am Dancer Tumbling

10:30am - 11am Junior Stretch & Strengthen

11am - 11:30am Junior KTL

11:30am - 12pm Junior Hip Hop

11.30am - 12.30pm All Ages Tumbling

12pm - 1pm Junior Tap

1pm – 1:30pm Junior Modern

Students turning 11 – 13yrs in 2015

Dance Grades – Grade 1 -3

Ambarvale Studio

Tuesday

4pm - 5:15pm Intermediate Ballet

5:15pm - 6:15pm Intermediate Tap

6:15pm - 7:30pm Intermediate Jazz

Thursday

4:15pm - 5:15pm Intermediate Hip Hop

5:15pm - 5:45pm Inter Stretch & Strengthen

5:45pm - 6:15pm Intermediate KTL

6:15pm - 7:15pm Intermediate Modern




Tuesday


5pm – 6:30pm L1 Novice Youth Cheer


6:30pm - 7:30pm Senior Tumbling

6:30pm - 7:30pm Novice Cheer Tumbling


Wednesday

4pm - 5:15pm Intermediate Ballet


5:15pm - 6:30pm Intermediate Jazz

6:30pm - 7:30pm Intermediate Tap

Thursday



Saturday

9:30am -10:30am Dancer Tumbling


12:30pm - 1pm Intermediate KTL

1:30pm - 2:30pm Intermediate Modern

2:45pm - 3:15pm Inter Stretch & Strengthen

3:15pm - 4:15pm Intermediate Hip Hop

Students turning 14yrs & Over in 2015

Dance Grades 4 & 5

Ambarvale Studio

Monday

4:15pm - 5:30pm Pre-Senior Hip Hop

5:30pm - 6pm Pre-Senior KTL

6:15pm - 7:30pm Pre-Senior Modern

7:30pm - 8pm Pre-Senior Stretch

Thursday

4:45pm - 6pm Pre-Senior Tap

6pm - 7:15pm Pre-Senior Ballet

7:15pm - 8:45pm Pre-Senior Jazz




Tuesday





6:30pm - 7:30pm Rec Cheer Tumbling

Wednesday


Thursday



Saturday

9:30am -10:30am Dancers Tumbling


Dance Grades Elementary & Over

Ambarvale Studio Monday

4:15pm - 5pm Grade 4 & 5 Hip Hop exam

4:15pm - 5pm Elementary Hip Hop exam

5pm - 5:30pm Grade 6 Modern exam

5pm - 5:30pm Grade 8 Modern exam

5:30pm - 6:15pm Elementary & Int Jazz exam

5:30pm - 6:15pm Advanced Jazz exam

6:15pm - 6:45pm Senior KTL

7pm - 8:15pm Pre-Elementary Ballet exam

7pm - 8:15pm Ele / Int Ballet exam

8:15pm - 9pm Elementary Tap exam

8:15pm – 9pm Int / Adv Tap exam

Wednesday

4:15pm - 4:45pm Open Senior Pointe

4:45pm - 5:15pm Open Senior Ballet

5:15pm - 5:45pm Senior Stretch & Strengthen

5:45pm - 6:30pm Open Senior Hip Hop

6:30pm - 7:15pm Open Senior Tap

7:30pm – 8:15pm Open Senior Jazz

7:30pm - 8:15pm Open Senior Adv Jazz

8:15pm – 9pm Open Senior Modern

8:15pm - 9pm Open Senior Adv Modern




Tuesday




6:30pm - 7:30pm Rec Cheer Tumbling

Wednesday


Thursday



Saturday

9:30am -10:30am Dancers Tumbling


2015 Class Price List - Weekly Lesson Fee’s

Per Student

Dance class prices Per Student Gym class prices (cheer, tumbling, trampoline)

Per Student

1 x 30min class $8 Up to 1hr (60) $15.00

1 x 40min or 45min class $10 Up to 1.5hrs (90) $21.00

1 x 60min class $12 Up to 2hrs (120) $27.00

1 x 1hr 15min class $14 Up to 2.5hrs (150) $32.50

1 x 1hr 30min class $16 Up to 3hrs (180) $38.00

Unlimited Dance Price List Up to 3.5hrs (210) $43.00

Twinkling Stars $30 Up to 4hrs (240) $48.00

Junior $50 Up to 4.5hrs (270) $52.50

Intermediate $65 Up to 5hrs (300) $57.00

Pre-Senior $67 Up to 5.5hrs (330) $61.00

Senior $70 Up to 6hrs (360) $65.00

Dance Troupe Prices Up to 6.5hrs (390) $68.50

6u Troupe $10 Up to 7hrs (420) $72.00

9u troupe $15 Up to 7.5hrs (450) $75.00

12u, 15u & OA Troupe $20 Up to 8hrs (480) $78.00

Up to 8.5hrs (510) $81.00

9hrs or more - UNLIMITED $84.00 If you are on Dance unlimited, additional

Gym classes will be charged at $10per hour. $10 per hour If you are on Gym unlimited, additional

dance classes will be charged at $10 per hour. $10 per hour

Twinkling Stars Prices Per Student Private Lesson Fees Per Student 1 x 30min class $8.00 15 minutes $15

1 x 40min class $10.00 30 minutes $28



3 x 30min class $21.00 ZUMBA Per Student

3 x 40min class $27.00 Casual class $12

Unlimited Twinkling Star Classes $30.00

6u Competition Team (by invitation / audition only) $10.00 All Direct Debit transactions incur a $1 fee from Bill Buddy.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS 5% discount for 2 students enrolled in one family. 10% discount for 3 or more students enrolled in the one family.

Loyalty Discount If you have been with S2S for 10 or more years, you are entitled to a 10% Loyalty discount on your entire fee's.This is OUR

thank you for YOUR loyalty! The Loyalty Discount is taken for each individual student. Eg. If you have 2 children, 1 has

been with us for 6yrs then they are not entitled to a loyalty discount on all their fee's. Then the 2nd child has been with us for

11yrs, are entitled to a discount.

S2S Yearly Registration Fee Registration Fee: $30 each or $50 a Family / Re-Registration Fee: $25 each or $40 for a Family

WAYS TO PAY IN 2015 All students must be on the Direct Debit system. All new students have 2 trial weeks where they may pay by cash over the

counter. New students must be on direct debit by their 3rd week. Failure to go onto this system within the first 3 weeks of

enrolment will lead to your child being excluded from class.

Important things to note in regards to Direct Debit fee’s.

Cheque & Savings accounts are preferable but if paying through a Credit Card account, a 5% surcharge will be

automatically charged.

All Direct Debit transactions will incur a $1.00 fee from Bill Buddy.

You may choose to pay your fees weekly, fortnightly, bi-termly or term.

Once your direct debit is set up, the first payment will include all outstanding fee’s owing.

A failed Direct Debit transaction will incur a fee of $15.

It is your responsibility to fill in a new form if your old account becomes invalid or your credit card has expired.

General Rules and Conditions Our number 1 rule is that students come to class ready to learn & have fun. Be enthusiastic & motivated to be the best you can be.

FEE RULES

1. All fee's must be paid whether attended or not, no exceptions. If your child is away, they may attend a “make-up” class

only if there is another class available. This includes if you are absent due to a competition or performance.

2. All new students must be placed on the direct debit system within 2 weeks of their first class. 3. We must have two week’s written notice if you are going to change any classes. We also require 2 weeks written notice if you

are discontinuing with classes altogether. Please fill out the required forms at any S2S office. Failure to notify us immediately

of discontinuing classes altogether, will mean you will still be charged for lessons, until the relevant form has been completed

by you at our office. Refunds cannot be given. Phone calls and emails are not accepted.

4. No cancellation or swapping of classes will be accepted during Term 4 under any circumstances. (With the exception of

students finishing their Advanced Exam Grade).

GENERAL RULES

1. All students must wear correct clothes and correct grooming to all classes. Uniform needs to be purchased within the first 6

weeks of enrolment.

2. Definitely no dangly earrings, watches, bracelets, necklaces or large rings to be worn in class as they are potentially

dangerous & distracting. Students are not allowed to wear any loose clothes such as t-shirts, jumpers or jackets as it makes it

difficult for teachers to correct postures.

3. Students must be ready to enter class on time. Try and arrive approximately 10 minutes before your allocated class time.

Lateness will not be tolerated. Please ensure your child is on time for class as it is essential they do a full and complete warm

up prior to training.

4. Although all due care is taken with all our students, we do not take responsibility for students whilst they are not in class. If

your child has a break between classes, it is ultimately the parent’s responsibility to supervise their child if needed. For

students who have a break that exceeds one hour, parental supervision is compulsory.

5. Students are not allowed to play outside of the buildings at any time, especially not in any of the car park areas. Please take

care when driving in the area, & at the Ambarvale Studio please park your car on Crispsparkle Drive instead of Lightwood St.

6. There is to be no smoking in or around any of the Steps 2 Stardom buildings. This includes the Ambarvale verandah &

garage, and Smeaton Grange front area.

7. Tap shoes are not allowed to be worn in the toilets or on the slate or tiled areas at Ambarvale or Smeaton Grange.

8. All students are to be picked up promptly at the end of their last class, especially if they have classes at the end of the day.

9. Siblings of Steps 2 Stardom students, who do not take classes, are not to be left unsupervised at any time at the studios.

10. A bottle of water is allowed to be taken into class. Parents need to check the notice board at least once a week.

11. No responsibility will be taken for any lost items or injuries whilst at the studio.

12. If you choose to be a Steps 2 Stardom dance student, we do not allow our students to take dance classes at other academies,

unless it is in a style that we do not teach (such as Irish), with the exception of workshops (eg: a 1 day master class with an

industry professional or a holiday workshop for a week at Sydney Dance Company etc –) .

13. If you choose to be a Steps 2 Stardom cheer / tumbling student, we do not allow our students to take cheer or tumbling classes

at other academies, unless it is in a style that we do not teach (such as parallel bars), with the exception of holiday workshops.

14. Photographs and videos taken of students in class and at Steps 2 Stardom functions could be used for promotional and

website advertising. If you do not want your child to appear in our advertising or on our website, please let us know.

15. We reserve the right to start and finish our S2S Terms to suit the needs of our students and Steps 2 Stardom, not necessarily

the same as NSW Government School terms.

16. Parents are kindly asked to not engage in conversations with a teacher in between classes as the teachers do not have time

between classes due to the next class commencing immediately. If you need to speak to a teacher, it is usually easiest to send

an email to [email protected] or if you need to speak privately to a teacher, please leave your contact details with

the front desk.

17. S2S newsletters are sent out termly via email. If you do not receive one, please pick up one at the front desk.

RULES OF THE GYM ROOM Students are to wait in the foyer until called into each class by coaches.

All belongings are to be placed onto shelves in the gym during classes.

Only drink bottles containing WATER are allowed in the gym.

No food is to be eaten inside the gym area.

Hand Rosin must be placed on a towel when on the gym mats to avoid spillage onto the mats.

ALL equipment must be returned to its proper place at the end of each class.

ALL mobile phones are to be switched off and placed into the phone container during ALL classes. This will be kept securely by staff;

however, students who bring phones to class do so at their own risk.

No parent is allowed into the gym AT ANY TIME. If you would like to speak to any of the S2S coaches, please see the desk staff and

they will be able to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Parents are asked not to watch classes as this could distract students and may cause accidents leading to injury; Parents will be given

the opportunity to watch their child’s classes during our Open Weeks.

No child is to be in the gym or on equipment without a fully qualified coach present.

Most importantly – our main rule is ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE FUN AND BE LEARNING EXCITING NEW SKILLS

DURING THEIR CLASSES. Failure to comply with this rule will bring very sad faces to all the S2S coaches. Please prevent this by

coming to class full of enthusiasm and ready to TUMBLE & FLIP your way through 2015!!

DANCE UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS All basic uniform requirements must be purchased within the first 6 weeks of enrolment. Clothing is available from the office.

Shoes & stockings are available from Bloch , Devine Dancewear, Dance Fever and from the studio.

DANCE – TWINKLING STARS All Twinkling Star classes: hair should be tied back neatly off their face.

We prefer to have their hair in a bun for the Ballet classes.

Baby Ballet: Students can wear their favourite Fairy costume every week. Ballet Shoes

Mini Ballet: Students can wear their favourite coloured leotard and ballet skirt every week. Ballet Shoes.

Groovers: Students can wear their favourite Funky costume every week. Ballet or Tan Jazz shoes and Tan Tap shoes.

Tiny Cheer: Students can wear their favourite coloured crop top / singlet and shorts every week. White Joggers.

Jumping Jacks Gym: Students can wear their favourite coloured crop top / singlet and shorts every week. No shoes.

Stage Stars: Students can wear a coloured top and shorts. Joggers or jazz shoes.

DANCE - GIRLS JUNIOR BALLET (Beginners to Grade 5)

Split sole ballet shoe with elastic / Ballet stockings (seamless)

Purple leotard / Purple Cross-over

SENIOR BALLET (Pre-Elementary to Advanced)

Split sole ballet shoe with elastic (Pre-El)

Demi-Pointes (Elementary Ballet & above), Full Pointes (Pre-Elementary & above)

Ballet stockings (seamless) Purple or Black Cross-over, wrap chiffon skirt.

Choice of any black, purple or white leotard,

TAP

Up To & Including Grade 5 : Salvio tap shoes preferred or Bloch's tap shoe (camel colour) Buckle up shoe. (Not lace up)

Elementary & Over: Black lace up tap shoes (preferably hard soled)

Skin colour dance tights.

Choice of any combination of the following:

* S2S leotard *S2S shorts *S2S 3/4 leggins *Purple Cross-over * S2S Crop Top *S2S T-Shirt *S2S Singlet

JAZZ Up To & Including Gr 5 : Bloch's Or Capezio Elastabootie or split sole. (camel colour)

Elementary & Over : Bloch's Or Capezio Elastabootie or split sole. (Black)

Skin colour dance tights



MODERN

Stirrup or convertible tan dance stockings, Half ballet shoes.



HIP-HOP

A choice of any of Steps 2 Stardom uniform.

Predominantly White High top, flat bottomed sneakers for Hip Hop (Nike / chucks etc)

SENIOR STUDENTS Level 6 Modern, Elementary Jazz & Tap or over students may wear a black cross-over, and black stockings.

THINGS TO NOTE

* Ballet students are not allowed to wear any form of bike pants or dance pants in class. Only Senior Ballet students may wear the

purple or black chiffon wrap classical skirt.

* Stockings or socks MUST be worn with all footwear for hygienic and comfort reasons. We encourage students to wear

convertible foot stockings if they have a number of classes.

* All female students must wear their hair in a secure bun/s with hairnet and hair pins. A purple or white (or black for seniors)

ribbon / scrunchie may also be worn.

* Hair must be tied back neatly in a one or two ponytails for Hip Hop. A bun is also permissible for this style if other dance

classes are on the same day.

* All students from Intermediate and above must bring to class a journal and pen.

*Senior & Senior Adv students may wear their hair tied off their face for their open classes.

DANCE - BOYS Boys S2S Studio shirt or t-shirt / plain white skivvy /S2S Black shorts / Track pants / Black ballet shoes / Black Salvio tap shoes /

Black ultra flex jazz shoes / Hip Hop – any sneakers, preferably high tops. Black or White socks

TUMBLING, CHEERLEADING & TRAMPOLINING

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Full S2S attire is to be worn to classes. Any of the S2S uniforms are allowed except for the T-shirt / Jacket due to its

bulkiness making it difficult to see body alignment and posture. Bare feet for tumbling, socks for tramp, and cheer shoes

or white volleys for cheerleading are needed.

NO jewellery is to be worn to classes (exception is small stud earrings can be worn to tumbling & tramp but NOT to

cheer classes)

Please try to be aware of personal hygiene when coming to class. Antiperspirant deodorant is preferable to perfume

impulse type sprays and should be worn by all students aged 10yrs and over..

Socks that have been worn to school all day are “unpleasant” for staff and other students so please bring fresh socks if

coming straight from school.

All long hair needs to be securely tied up with no long fringes hanging in faces.

2015 Steps Uniform Price List

Competition Students Pre-requisites Dance Troupe & Solo Dance Students

All students must undertake classes and their corresponding exams when ready, in the styles of dance they are involved

in with Troupe or Solos.

All Troupe students aged 11yrs and under must attend a ballet class.

All students must attend a minimum of 1 Stretch & Strengthen class & 1 KTL class per week. (excluding 6u)

All students must attend their assigned Competition Dance class.

All students must maintain an 80% attendance average in all their classes.

Compulsory to attend all competitions, Eisteddfods and functions (such as fetes and community events)

All solo students must be a current Troupe student.

All classes must be paid for even if a comp / performance falls on a normal class day.

Cheerleading & Stunt Group Students Rec L1 team : 1 hr cheer + 1 hr tumbling.

Comp teams : 1 team: 1.5 -2 hrs cheer (2 days per week)

2 teams: 3 – 4 hrs cheer (2-3 days per week)

3 teams: 5 – 6 hrs cheer (2-3 days per week)

All comp athletes will also do 1.5hrs conditioning

All L1 & L2 athletes will also do minimum 1hr tumbling

All L3 & L4 athletes will also do minimum 2 hrs tumbling

Flyers will do additional 0.5 hrs flyer class. All students must attend a Performance Tumbling class at least one a week.

All students must attend their assigned Competition Cheer classes.

All students must maintain an 80% attendance average in all their classes.

Compulsory to attend all competitions, Eisteddfods and functions (such as fetes and community events)

All classes must be paid for even if a comp / performance falls on a normal class day.

Dance Leotard Childs $36

Ladies $40

S2S Shorts Childs $35

Ladies $38

S2S ¾ Tights

Childs $38

Adults $42

S2S Crop Top Childs $30

Ladies $32

S2S Girls Singlet

Childs $30

Adults $34

Crossover

Childs: $35

Adults: $40

S2S Boys Muscle Top

All sizes $30

S2S Boys Shorts

All sizes $30

S2S Jacket Childs $50

Adults $55

S2S Tracksuit Pants Childs $35

Adults $40

S2S Basic T-Shirt Childs $30

Adults $35

S2S Lycra T-Shirt

Childs $32

Adults $35

S2S Students Code of Conduct

Students are expected to work to the best of their ability in all classes and training sessions. Students are expected to aim

to be the very best they can be!

Students are expected to be respectful and courteous towards all fellow students. Bullying will not be tolerated.

Students will respect the coaches / teachers and the decisions they make for the greater good for each individual or the

entire team / class.

Students will demonstrate good sportsmanship during class as well as at Competitions.

Students are expected that their classes, training sessions, performances and competitions take priority over all other

hobbies, activities and social occasions.

Students are expected to wear their S2S uniform with pride and be wonderful representatives as elite Steps 2 Stardom

students in the community, at events, competitions and performances.

Students are expected to abide by all S2S rules.

Students are expected to put in extra practise at home to work on their skills, strength, technique, flexibility and

choreography.

All students in competition classes need to re audition in Term 4 each year for the following years teams.

When posting photos or comments on social media of S2S students, families or at S2S functions, please make sure they

are tasteful and are representing S2S in a favourable light.

There can be no use of mobile phones or cameras in any bathroom or changeroom.

Students are expected to be on time for all classes, training, competitions, community and exams.

Steps 2 Stardom Teachers Code Of Ethics

1. Studio principals will have clearly defined aims and goals. The benefits an individual student can expect to receive through staff's

conscientious implementation of these aims and goals will be clearly stated.

2. Studio principals will make sure that the school and its staff are capable of providing any services claimed.

3. Studio principals will employ teaching staff with the experience, knowledge and/or qualifications required for the range of levels and

techniques being taught. Student teachers will be trained and supervised to ensure the school’s teaching standards are maintained.

4. Studio principals will provide effective assessment procedures and will ensure that students and parents receive, or have access to,

advice when necessary.

5. Studio principals will conform to sound business practice and provide an efficient fee system.

6. Studio principals and individual teachers will ensure that class sizes are suitable to the levels and techniques being taught.

7. Studio principals and individual teachers will ensure that facilities provided:

o conform with minimum safety and space requirements

o have suitable flooring, with a safe surface designed and constructed to minimise risk of injury.

8. Individual teachers will use effective and flexible teaching skills to create a productive learning environment. Individual teachers will:

o strive to communicate a love of Performing arts and Cheerleading.

o show professional attitudes, including punctuality, reliability and responsible care of students

o strive to develop self-discipline and self-motivation in the students

o encourage and support the individual in the class situation

9. Individual teachers will recognise the role of Performing Arts and Cheer in the development of the whole person. They will also seek

to recognise and develop each student’s potential, whether it lies in Performing Arts and Cheer or in related fields, and offer

appropriate guidance for further progress.

10. Individual teachers will endeavour to recognise physical anomalies, modifying their teaching and seeking medical advice when

necessary. The teaching and choreography must be anatomically safe, and teachers must be prepared to deal with medical

emergencies.

11. Individual teachers will strive to develop in the students an appreciation of the characteristic style of each specific technique taught.

12. Individual teachers will take responsibility for seeking more knowledge in all aspects of their work.

13. Teachers will comply with the working with children’s check.

Adapted from Ausdance guide for Dance Teachers – Australian Dance Council 2012

S2S Parents Code of Conduct If children are interested in dance and sports, encourage them. However, if children are not willing, encourage them, do not force

them.

Encourage students to see live professional performances & events as often as possible.

Encourage students to practice at home. Always be willing to watch them or help them if they ask.

Focus upon the child's efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the examination, competition or audition. This

assists children in setting realistic goals related to their ability by reducing the emphasis on winning.

Teach children that an honest effort is as important as a victory, so that the results of each examination, performance, competition

or audition are accepted without undue disappointment.

Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake, not being placed at a competition or not passing an examination.

Remember, children are involved in dance and sports for their enjoyment, not yours.

Remember, children learn best from example. Applaud good performances by all of the performers, not just your child or your

team.

Always show respect to your child’s coaches and club.

If you disagree with an examiner, adjudicator or critic, raise the issue through the appropriate channels rather than question the

official's judgment in public.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from dance and sporting activities.

If you have any issues in regards to your child’s training, seek a meeting, phone call or email with the coach without your child

present.

When posting photos or comments on social media of S2S students, families or at S2S function, please make sure they are tasteful

and are representing S2S in a favourable light.

Do not approach a student of Steps 2 Stardom to lecture or “tell them off”. If there is a problem, let a staff member or their parent

know.

There can be no use of mobile phones or cameras in any bathroom or changeroom.

In the area of children’s dance and sports, where the students are often high achievers, perceived pressure to please parenting

figures can add to the stress, both positive and negative, of daily living and growing. The above suggestion for a code of

behaviour for parents is intended to support them in their efforts to reassure their children that dance and sports is for the child's

own enjoyment and that they are loved for themselves rather than for their achievements.

At Steps 2 Stardom, we reserve the right to ask Parents & their children who continue to break the above code of conduct to leave

Steps 2 Stardom.

Adapted from National Aussie Sport Program coaching manual—Australian Sports Commission, Bruce, ACT

2015 THE YEAR AHEAD

OPEN WEEKS –This is a wonderful opportunity for the family to come and watch all classes at S2S. This year’s open week

is Monday 1st until Saturday 6th June.

Dress rehearsal weeks are also open for parents to come and view non competition classes (competition classes are NOT open

during Dress rehearsal weeks). Dress rehearsal weeks are: Monday 15th – Saturday 20th June & Mon 30th Nov – Sat 5th Dec

DANCE CONCERTS – Our dance classes are involved in 2 concerts each year, 1 at the end of Term 2 (Sunday 28th June), and 1

at the end of Term 4 (Sunday 143h December). These exciting events are generally held in the daytime on Sundays.

DANCE CONCERT COSTUME HIRE - Dance concert costumes will be hired from us. Each dance class has a concert routine

and therefore will have a costume. There may be some small things you may need to purchase, but if this occurs, the cost will be

minimal. The concert costume hire is usually between $20—$35 depending on how elaborate the costume is. This is instead of

buying costumes which would generally cost $70—$100 each. Each costume also has a bond of $10 (maximum of $50 if you are

in more than 5 routines) which is refunded when the costumes are returned to us.

SINGING RECITAL – This entertaining night involves our Singers, Musical Theatre and Mini Stage Star students and is

held on Saturday 12th September

ACRO / CHEER / TRAMP / TRICKING DEMONSTRATION DAY –This fantastic day involves the Tiny

Cheer, tumbling, fun cheer, comp cheer, trampolining, tricking, and Jumping Jack class. This amazing day of spectacular skills is

held on a Sunday 15th November during the day.

2015 Dates to Remember Saturday 17th January Registration Day Smeaton Grange 11am – 3pm Mon 19th – Fri 23rd January USA TOUR REHEARSALS Tuesday 27th January Registration Day Ambarvale 4pm – 7pm Wednesday 28th January Registration Day Smeaton Grange 4pm – 8pm Friday 30th January 1st Day of Term 1 2015 Sunday 1st March Danceblitz - Open Age Dance Troupe Only Mon 2nd – Sat 6th March Mufti Week (Easter Egg fundraiser) Thursday 2nd April Last Day of Term 1 Friday 3rd April USA TOUR BEGINS Saturday 18th April 1st Day of Term 2 Saturday 25th April ANZAC DAY (there will be no classes on this day) Saturday 30th May Mid Year Dance Concert Tickets go on sale Sat 30th & Sun 31st May Troupe Eisteddfod (Comp Dance) Mon 1st – Sat 6th June Open Week Monday 8th June Queens Birthday – Public Holiday. (Comp Cheer & Comp Dance classes are still on) Fri 12th – Sun 14th June AASCF Winterfest Championships – Homebush (Comp Cheer & Dance) Saturday 13th June Dance Concert Costume Hire Fee Due Mon 15th - Sat 20th June Mid Year Dance Concert Dress Rehearsal Week Saturday 27th June Last Day of Term 2 Sunday 28th June Dance Mid Year Concert Monday 29th June Costume returns and Photoshoot (3pm – 8pm @ S2S Smeaton Grange) Monday 13th July 1st Day of Term 3 Fri 24th – Sun 26th July AASCF All Star Battle (Comp Cheer) Sat 1st & Sun 2nd August Troupe Eisteddfod (Comp Dance) Saturday 8th August Cheer Con (Selected Comp Cheer teams - TBA) Fri 4th – Sun 6th September AASCF NSW State Titles - Homebush (Comp Cheer & Dance) Saturday 12th September Singing Yearly Recital Dance Exam Fees Due Saturday 19th September Last Day of Term 3 Tuesday 6th October 1st Day of Term 4 Sat 17th & Sun 18th October Troupe Eisteddfod (Comp Cheer) ACE Cheer Comp (Selected Comp Cheer teams - TBA) 6th – 10th November Dance Exams Sunday 8th November Battle of the Beaches (Selected Comp Cheer teams - TBA) Saturday 14th November End of Year Dance Concert Tickets go on sale Sunday 15th November Gym Demonstration Day & Presentations Fri 27th – Mon 30th November All Star Nationals – Melbourne Saturday 28th November Dance Concert Costume Hire Fee Due Mon 30th Nov – Sat 5th Dec End of Year Dance Concert Dress Rehearsal week Sunday 6th December Cheer Try outs Sunday 13th December Twinkling Stars Presentation and Christmas Party 11am – 1pm S2S students Christmas Party 2pm – 5pm Wednesday 16th December Last Day of Term 4 Thursday 17th December Competition Students Gala Presentation Saturday 19th December End of Year Dance Concerts & presentations. Sunday 20th December Costume returns and photoshoot (3pm – 8pm @ S2S Smeaton Grange)

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