Welcome to your 2026 Junior Concert Information Pack. In here you will find everything you need to know to help prepare your dancer for the stage.

Important Dates

• Junior Concert In House Rehearsal: Sunday 8th of November

  Location: Elevation Dance Studios

  Times: TBC

• Junior Concert Dress Rehearsal and Show: Saturday 14th of November

  Location: Clocktower Centre Moonee Ponds

  Times: TBC

Extra Costume Document + Hair and Make Up

Stage Make Up
The idea of “stage make up” is to make you look as close to the real you as possible. When you are on a stage with good lighting, your features can be washed out, so make up is used to enhance your natural facial features. If you are uncomfortable putting make up on your child, please do not hesitate in reaching out to discuss this.

Rehearsals

CLASS TIME

We believe the key to a confident and happy performer is preparation. During Term 3 and 4, it is important to attend as many classes as possible (except during times of illness). During our weekly classes our students learn choreography, positions and transitions, develop muscle memory, kinaesthetic awareness and grow/ connect with their classmates in the lead up to the show.

IN-HOUSE REHEARSAL

In additional to attending regular classes, we hold an In-House rehearsal so that our students get a chance to:

1) Connect with the other students- encouraging community spirit

2) Practice in front of a friendly audience - building confidence for the big day

3) Get a feel for how the show will run

This rehearsal will take place at the studio on Sunday the 8th of November the week before the show.

As there will be a large number of students in attendance, please see which studios students should enter for check in:

Primary Students - Studio 4

Junior - Studio 3

Leads/ Student Leaders - Studio 1 

• Please note this is a closed rehearsal to students only, parents will not be permitted in the studio.

What to wear: EDS Uniform

Hair: Low Bun (Long hair), brushed off face (Short hair)

DRESS REHEARSAL/ Concert Day

On the day of our concert our students get the opportunity to practice on stage, in their costumes, with their hair and make-up done. This is a very important event and is mandatory for all students wanting to perform. Besides building confidence on the stage, during this rehearsal students learn the following:

-       Backstage etiquette

-       How to organise quick changes

-       How to navigate around the stage before, during and after their dance

-       OH&S practices of the theatre

By engaging in the above areas, our students at Elevation hit that stage with pride and confidence, resulting in an unforgettable experience for performer and audience alike.

What to wear: Arrive wearing first costume

Hair: Low Bun (Long hair), brushed off face (Short hair)

Finale clothes: EDS uniform

*All costumes will be collected after the students finish their items and they will get changed into their EDS uniform for the finale.

MEDICAL PLANS AND MEDICATION

We will need to be notified of any medical conditions prior to the in house rehearsal, please email info@elevationdancestudios.com.au with required action plans.  

-       Epi-pens, asthma puffers and all medication need to be bagged and labelled

-       Medication bags must be handed to an EDS staff manager at the beginning of the day    

-       For the ease of locating, all medication will be kept in one location

-     Students will need to remember to take their medications home

Please check their bags before departing the Studio (In-house Rehearsal) and Clocktower Theatre (day of concert) to ensure all items have been taken with them.

Classes involved

Monday
Primary Tap (6-7yrs)
Primary Jazz (6-7yrs)
Primary Lyrical (6-7yrs)

Tuesday
RAD Primary Ballet (6yrs)
RAD Grade 1 Ballet (7yrs)
RAD Grade 2 Ballet (8-9yrs)
Junior Contemporary (8-9yrs)

Wednesday
Primary Hip Hop (6-7yrs)
Junior Hip Hop  (8-9yrs)
Junior Tap  (8-9yrs)
Junior Jazz  (8-9yrs)

Friday 
Junior/ Pre Inter Hip Hop (8-11+yrs)
Junior/ Pre Inter Musical Theatre (8-11+yrs)

Saturday
RAD Primary Ballet (6yrs)
Primary Jazz (6-7yrs)
Junior Jazz (8-9yrs)
RAD Pre Grade 2 (8yrs)
RAD Grade 2 (8-9yrs)

Primary and Junior levels and R.A.D Primary, Grade 1, Pre Grade 2 and Grade 2