Information Pack
If you would like an information pack sent to you, with all our prices and information, please email us at info@gerrardsperformingartscentre.com.au or send us a message on our enrolment page.
COVID19 SAFE PLAN
Please download our COVID19 Safe plan and read before attending classes. All students must fill in a questionnaire before commencing classes.
Class Prices
Class are charged by the term only. Our terms are the same as the QLD Public School Term Dates.
$9.00 per 30min class
$12.00 per 45min class
$15.00 per 60min class
$21.00 per 90min class
Unlimited Package – $650 per student per term.
Private Tuition
Private tuition is for students who would like individual coaching for exams, solos, ballroom competitions and bridal couples.
$35 per 30min casual lesson
$70 per 60min casual lesson
10 x 30min Private Lesson Package $300
10 x 60min Private Lesson Package $600
Shared Private Lessons (2 students per lesson – For Ballroom couples and Eisteddfod Duo’s)
$17.50 per student per 30min
10 x 30min Shared Private Lessons $150 per Student
Uniform
Please download our uniform order/information form here:
Uniform Requirements
At GPAC we have a uniform that all students must wear for class and for exams. For more information on what uniform you will require, please see the document above. Please contact us for further information on what uniform you will require for class.
EXAMS
We offer Exams in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Ballroom. Exams are offered by invitation only. For more information please email us for an information pack.
Performance Opportunities and Competitions
GPAC Dance Performance Team
GPAC Dance Performance Teams competes in local eisteddfods and perform at community events throughout the year. It is a great opportunity for students to perform on stage, work together as a team and build friendships.
Entry in to the team is via invitation only.
All students who would like to join the GPAC Dance Performance Team must attend 1 ballet classes grade 2 or higher, and 1 jazz class level 4 or higher per week or 1 Contemporary class 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 are entered at the teachers discretion. Solo eisteddfod students will require a weekly private lesson.
Local Ballet Competitions
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 ask us for details.
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.
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, at least one routine they have worked on throughout the year.
Costumes are hired at $15/costume. Other costs involved include rehearsal fees, photo/video fees, tickets for families and friends, makeup/hair and costume supplies. Fees are determined closer to the concert. All information is sent out in term 3.
The concert rehearsal week is compulsory for all concert students to attend. Its a fun week where students learn the art of what it takes to put on a show!
Students are required to wear makeup, and have their hair in a bun for the concert.
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 promptly after their class.
- Attendance – Regular attendance is important. Students are at a disadvantage when they don’t attend regularly, as they fall behind and do not feel confident in class. Please let us know when you will be away so we can adequately prepare students for the missed lessons or arrange extra lessons with the student. 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.
- Please follow all rules and guidelines in relation to our COVID19 Procedures. Please see the plan for more details.
Correspondence 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 front window notice area.
f you have any questions, concerns, issues please email us, or call/text us outside studio hours between 10am-3pm weekdays.
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.
Our reception is open between 2:30-3:30pm weekdays.
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. All parents watching weeks will be in accordance with current COVID19 Procedures and restrictions.
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.