Information
Prices
Please download our Information pack for prices:
For uniform requirements please see the uniform requirements page.
How to enrol?
FIRST CLASS FREE!
Fill in the attached enrolment form and media release, scan and email back to us at info@gerrardsperformingartscentre.com.au. If you are unsure what classes would be suitable for you, please email us any questions you may have and we will be more than happy to advise what the best classes would be for you. Once we receive your enrolment form we will email you an invoice which you can pay via bank transfer, or in person at the studio at your first class. If you would like to attend a free trial class please email us.
Exams, Eisteddfods and Concert
At GPAC we offer exams in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Ballroom. Exams are optional for all students. We believe that exams provide the following:
- Sets a goal for the student to work towards.
- Establishes and maintains good technique
- Builds confidence and performance skills
- Exams allow positive feedback from a qualified examiner which helps students to improve and grow as performers.
At GPAC we study the following syllabi and enter students into exams for:
- Royal Academy Of Dance (Classical Ballet)
- Cecchetti Ballet International (Classical Ballet)
- Southern Federation of Dance (Jazz and Tap)
- Queensland Associated Dance Schools (Dancesport Ballroom)
Exam Requirements
All students wishing to enter into an exam must attend regular weekly classes. All Ballet Students Grade 1 and above must attend two ballet classes per week. The minimum age requirement to enter exams is 5 years by the 1st of January. Some other age requirements apply depending on the organization.
Eisteddfods and Competitions – GPAC Performance Team and Solos
GPAC Dance Performance Team and GPAC Dance Company
GPAC Dance Performance Teams competes in local eisteddfods and performs at events throughout the year. It is a great opportunity for students to perform on stage, work together as a team and build friendships.
GPAC holds an annual audition each year for its performance teams. Information is sent out via email. All students who would like to join the GPAC Dance Performance Team must attend 1 ballet class grade 2 or higher, and 1 jazz class level 4 or higher per week, as well as the performance team class. This maintains a high technique standard across all performers in the team. Parents will also be required to sign a 12 month commitment contract that states they will be available for all rehearsals and performance/competition dates scheduled throughout the year.
Solos
Students who would like to compete at eisteddfods and competitions in the solo dance categories will require weekly private lessons. We also compete each year in the Cecchetti Ballet Medal Competition, and RAD Jacqueline Morland Awards Competition. These are solo competitions where students learn a set dance. Minimum age and technical level ability is required to enter into these competitions. Please see Miss Hayley or Miss Heather for more details if you are interested in performing at eisteddfods and competitions.
Dancesport Ballroom Competitions
GPAC also enters into monthly local DanceSport Ballroom competitions. The competitions are for social, competitive couples and solo competitors. All competitive couples must attend one shared private lesson per week in addition to the weekly group class. Information for each competition is emailed out to all students who can then decide if they are available and would like to compete at that competition.
GPAC Drama – Beenleigh Eisteddfod
Each year GPAC offers drama students the opportunity to enter in to the Beenleigh Eisteddfod speech and drama sections. This is a great opportunity for speech and drama students to practice in front of a live audience and learn stage skills required to speak and perform in public. All students wishing to enter the eisteddfod must attend weekly drama classes and one private lesson just before the eisteddfod.
End of Year Concert
Every year we hold our annual end of year concert. It is our end of year celebration showcasing all the students hard work throughout the year. Performing at the concert is optional. All classes will perform at the concert, a routine they have worked on throughout the year, or as part of a production. Costumes are hired at $15/costume and rehearsals are charged at $65 per student. This fee covers all rehearsals the week prior to the concert. The concert rehearsal week is compulsory for all concert students to attend. This gives students the opportunity to practice how the concert will run and have a stage blocking. They learn where to stand, what side to come on and off, how long it takes to get changed, and have an opportunity to practice for hair and makeup etc. We do these rehearsals so students feel confident and prepared. It helps them not get overwhelmed on the concert day. Costumes are chosen by the teachers, depending on the theme and dance style of the routine.
Class Rules and Behaviour Policy
- Bullying by students or parents, will not be tolerated at GPAC. If a student is caught bullying, parents will be informed of students behavior and students who continue to bully will not be allowed to continue classes if this behavior does not stop.
- No physical or verbal abuse towards students or teachers will be tolerated and students will be asked to leave the school.
- Students need to be supervised until their class begins and need to be picked up on time at the end of their class. GPAC does not take responsibility for students outside their class time. All students need to be picked up from inside the studio and will not be permitted to walk through the car park.
- Attendance – Students are required to attend all classes leading up to exams and performances. If students do not regularly attend classes they may be pulled out of the exam or performance at the teachers discretion.
- Please be on time to class – It is disrupting to other students and teachers when students arrive late to class, and when students leave early. Please keep us informed if you are going to be away, or late via email or text.
- Wear the appropriate class uniform – Students need to wear the appropriate uniform for class with correct shoes. Hair must be tied off the face for girls, in a bun for ballet or in a bun/pony tail for other styles.
- Students must be respectful to the teacher and other students.
- Students are expected to participate in ALL aspects of the class.
- If a student has an injury please inform us at the start of the class. Injured students are allowed to sit down and observe classes.
- Please do not come to class if you are sick. Parents will be called to pick up students if they are sick as to not spread virus and infections to other students. If you are going to be away due to sickness please keep us informed via email or text.
- Parents please do not enter the studio whilst the class is in progress – this is very disrupting and distracting to the students – unless it is an immediate concern, please phone or email Heather/Hayley outside class times for any questions, as we need to start teaching our next class and need to give the students our full attention. We are always happy to talk at lengths about any concern outside of our teaching times and this allows us to give you our full attention.
Correspondance and Communications with Teachers at GPAC
All important studio information, updates, notices, flyers and invoices are delivered via email. Please make sure we have your up to date email address. If you do not have an email address, or do not check your emails regularly, please let us know and we will print out any information for you. We also put all notices and flyers on our notice board which is located in the hallway outside the main studio. If you have any questions, concerns, issues please email us, or call/text us outside studio hours. We cannot give you our full attention to you if we are teaching. We are always happy to talk at lengths about any concern outside of our teaching times.
Parents Watching Week:
Parents are invited to observe classes during the last week of term, except in term 4 when we have our annual concert. Parents are not allowed to watch classes unless it is parents watching week, as it is distracting to the students in the class. For new students and very young students, parents will be informed if we require you to come into class to help students ease into the environment by participating in the class with the student.
Photos/Video – Media Release Form
For promotion and marketing purposes we post photos/videos on our website, facebook and instagram page. The concert is also filmed for the dvd. All parents are required to fill in a media release form upon enrolment. If you do not want your child to be in photos/videos please inform us. Please be aware that students will not be able to participate in the concert if they cannot be filmed.