There are some additional requirements for the Junior School Performance Stream which have been put in place to ensure student safety and training are a priority and to provide the students with the best opportunity to reach their potential.

Eisteddfod and Troupe Members - Technique Class

• It is compulsory for Junior School students to attend a 1 hour Technique class as part of their commitment to the Eisteddfod and Performance Team. 

• Students registered in the RAD Ballet Stream will not be required to participate in the additional Technique class as RAD Ballet will count as their Technique training. 

• Students in 2 Selective Groups will receive a 40% off one Side stage Class, Students in 1 Selective Group will receive a 30% off one Side stage Class.

Eisteddfod Dance Members Only - Supplement Class

In addition to the compulsory Technique Class, Junior Eisteddfod students will be required to register in 1 x Onstage Dance Stream Class if selected for an Eisteddfod Group. This registration will be at the normal registration fee for the class.

Students are expected to register online for the Supplement and Technique or RAD Ballet classes when the 2025 Co-curricular online registrations open.

* Students wishing to apply for an exemption for any of the above requirements should email dance@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au with full exemption request information. Students are recommended to do their technique training through the Pymble Dance Program to ensure the repertoire of skills developed matches the technique development plan of the Pymble Dance Program. 

Any Junior School students wishing to be a member of the Eisteddfod and Troupe Performance Stream must:

• Commit to attending the schedule weekly class all year

• Commit to performing at all Eisteddfods the group is entered in during the year Eisteddfod dates will be announced when information is released. Some Eisteddfods release their dates six months in advance, others only two to four weeks before the event.

• Commit to performing at the College Co-curricular Dance Showcase and be available for all rehearsals during Showcase in Week 5 of Term 4.

• Register in and attend one Ballet or Technique class

• Wear the full dance uniform to classes and Eisteddfods

• Check student / parent communication regularly for information regarding Eisteddfods and classes

• Advise the Dance Department of potential clashes of commitments as soon as possible

• Uphold the College values while participating in all Eisteddfods and classes

• Communicate with the Dance Department about any issues that may arise during the year

Additional Requirements for Eisteddfod Groups Only

• Attend the entire Eisteddfod Intensive Weekend: Date TBC

• Keep their hired Eisteddfod costume in excellent condition all year and return by the due date after showcase

Eisteddfod Groups

Compulsory Eisteddfod Class: 1.25 hours per week

Compulsory Pymble Technique Class: One Junior Technique Class per week OR Pymble RAD Ballet Classes

Compulsory Pymble Supplement Class: One Onstage class per week (Jazz, Jazz Cheer, Lyrical or Hip Hop)
* Tap is not counted

* RAD Ballet at Pymble will also count as the students compulsory Technique class for 2025.

Dance Troupe 

Compulsory Dance Troupe Class: 1 hour per week

Compulsory Pymble Technique Class: 1 x 1 hour Junior Technique Class per week OR Pymble RAD Ballet Classes

Junior Eisteddfod Group Yearly enrolment fee (per group): $1,280.00 per student (Jazz), $1,315.00 per student (Lyrical) (charged in Term 1)

Inclusions: Performance Stream T-Shirt, Costume hire fee, weekly lessons, Intensive Weekend, Eisteddfod entries, pre-season Dance Workshops and extra sessions required for Eisteddfods

Exclusions: 

• Optional Holiday Workshops and excursions

• Dance Uniform

• Dance Showcase Package Fee (approx. $100.00)

Junior Dance Troupe Yearly enrolment fee (per troupe): $1,070.00 per student (Year 5 and 6), $995.00 per student (Year 3 and 4) (charged in Term 1)

Inclusions: Performance Stream T-Shirt, Weekly lessons, Eisteddfod entry

Exclusions: 

• Optional Holiday Workshops and excursions

• Dance Uniform

• Dance Costume Hire Fee / Purchase (approx. $65.00 to $100.00) 

• Dance Showcase Package Fee (approx. $100.00)

Discount Scheme for Performance Stream - Side stage class discount

All students in Performance Stream will be eligible to receive the following discounts on one Side stage class.

Average full cost of one Side stage Class is $860.00

Students in 3 Selective Groups - 50% off one Side stage Class
Students in 2 Selective Groups - 40% off one Side stage Class
Students in 1 Selective Group - 30% off one Side stage Class
Performance Stream students in Year 12 HSC Dance - one Complimentary Side stage Class 

Conditions for the Technique discount

• Students receive the discount once in a calendar year the advertised price of the class selected

• The discount can only be applied to one Technique or Ballet class

Unlimited Dance Class Package

Students enrolled in more than 9 hours per week (TBC) in the Co-curricular Dance Program will be eligible for our Unlimited Class Package. Once a student reaches 9 hours of class registrations, any additional classes will be included at no extra cost.

Uniform 

Singlet - $35.00
T-Shirt - $25.00
Shorts - $42.00
Tights - $42.00

Other Expenses

Students musts have their own black Jazz shoes (Jazz only), costume hosiery (to be advised), hair and makeup accessories (bobby pins, hair spray etc.). Please note: prices listed for clothing and costumes are approximate, due to external factors.

Showcase Package Fee

Each student in the Dance Showcase will have a Showcase package fee which will include a Showcase T-Shirt and an online link to the video footage. The 2025 price for the Showcase package will be approx. $100.00 and will be charged in Term 3.

Eisteddfod Classes

The Eisteddfod class is a weekly class taught by the Eisteddfod teacher. The structure of this class is to learn challenging routines for the Eisteddfod season and Dance Showcase and build strong teamwork skills within the group.

Troupe Classes

The Troupe class is a weekly class taught by the Troupe teacher. The structure of this class is to learn routines for an Eisteddfod and Dance Showcase and build strong teamwork skills within the group.

Technique Classes

Eisteddfod class time is devoted to learning and polishing routines. Although it is expected that students in the Eisteddfod groups have already accomplished a high standard of technique, for their age, it is important that they are regularly attending a compulsory Technique class to continue developing their strength as a dancer and for injury prevention.

Supplement Classes

As the Eisteddfod class is dedicated to challenging students in their style it is necessary for students to be taking classes in more than just an Eisteddfod level class at the College. This ensures students in the Junior School age group are improving their choreography learning and retention processes, exposing themselves to different teaching methods and styles of dance and, ensuring their foundational skills are regularly being consolidated under the guidance of our Pymble Dance staff.

Proposed Dates

TBC

2025 Eisteddfod Intensive Weekend *Eisteddfod Only

Dates: Friday 2 to Sunday 4 May

All Eisteddfod groups are required to attend a compulsory intensive weekend of workshops. The weekend will be held at the start of Term 2 and will include a variety of exciting workshops, as well as sessions dedicated to learning and polishing the 2025 Eisteddfod routines. Students may not be required for the full duration of the weekend and a full schedule will be released in Term 1, 2025.

Costumes - Eisteddfod Group

Students are required to hire their costumes for the year at a cost of $65.00 per student, per group (included in the yearly enrolment fee). At the end of the year, students who do not return all costume items in a satisfactory condition will be charged the full price of the costume (approx. $200.00 per costume). Costumes for each group will either be from the College costume stock, or new garments which will be ordered specifically for the groups theme of dance. Students may be required to source specific accessories.

The Dance Troupes will either hire their costumes from the College or purchase. If the group is hiring their costumes for the year it will be at a cost of $65.00 per student, per group. If the group is required to purchase their costume it will be at a cost of $120.00 per costume. may be required to source specific accessories.