Classes And Structure

After years of working with many esteemed syllabi and not finding one that we completely agree with, Bethany and James have been developing Dance 4 Life.

Dance 4 Life is still in its infancy and is continuing to be developed in line with new studies and developmental guidelines in dance literature. Our Syllabus takes cues from well known syllabi such as ATOD, RAD, The Loral Martyn Dance System and Vaganova, but also takes into account developmental approaches to mental and physical health of children.

To achieve safe dance practise and technique we believe moving students at a pace their body can safely sustain. Dance 4 Life takes into account natural ability, developmental age, and maturity. For this reason there is flexibility within the class structure for students to move at their own pace.

We hope to turn Dance 4 Life into a fully accredited syllabus in the future. Currently, Bethany and James continue to write and amend ours syllabus to cover, Ballet, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. We aim to expand to other well known dance styles such Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical and Hip Hop.

Bethany and James hope to start to offer all three styles of dance here at Dance@ Mitcham over the next couple of years. Our aim is to become a nationally recognised Syllabus within 10 years.

Placement in a class higher than their grade level is at the discretion of the Directors, and will only occur if it is deemed the child is physically and emotionally capable.

Class Structure

As of Term 2 2025 we will be offering Ballet & Jazz for the Pre-School and Junior School.

Expression of Interest are also being taken for Tap, Musical Theatre & Singing in the above age group.

Pre-school

Mummy & Me - 2 to 3 Years

Tiny Tots - 3 to 4 Years

Kinder Dance - 4 to 5 Years

Junior School

Mini - Prep to Yr 1

Foundation - Yr 2 to Yr 3

Junior - Yr 4 to Yr 5

Senior School

Inter - Yr 6 to Yr 7

Senior - Yr 8 to Yr 9

Advanced - Yr 10+

Adult - 18 yrs and over

Expression of Interest are being taken for Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Singing for the Senior School.

  We love to learn different types of Dance.
  
    - Senior Student

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Time Table

Dance@ Mitcham

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Fee Structure

The Dance@ Program Fees are split across 3 categories:

1. Our Enrolment Fee: 

This is a $20 fee paid when you enrol. 

This covers your child and insurance for our business to make sure everyone stays safe.

2. Class Fees (Per Term): 

We aim to keep our fees reasonable and affordable for our Community.

For a student in more than 1 class, the number of hr’s will be added together to get the total per term.

Should a student join us after the start of the term, we will pro-rata fees accordingly. 

For siblings dancing there will be 10% off the second students fees.

 3. Concert Fees: 

Should your child be involved in the end of year concert there will be a concert fee based on number of dances your child is performing to cover the cost of costumes.

This Ranges from $35 - $70 depending on the number of dance your child does. 

We will inform you of the number of dances your child is in at the end of Term 2.
This will be payable in Term 3 for all students participating. 

**If your child should wish to not perform please inform us ASAP**




  Cancellation of Enrolment: 
It is expected that enrolment is for the full year. 
Should you wish to cancel your enrolment before the end of the year you will be required to pay the following: 
Cancel at the end of term = No further liability.
Cancel after start of term = 50% of current term fees.
LATE FEE: $15 per week up to $60.



    

  

  
    
      
        
          
            
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