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WELCOME to our EDGE FAMILY! 😃

We are thrilled to see many familiar faces return continually to the studio and just as excited when we have new faces join our family!

We have created this one-stop handbook to hopefully shed some light on how things run as well as answer a lot of queries you may have throughout the year. While we would love you to take the time to read this information carefully, don’t forget that our friendly team are always here to help and will happily answer any queries you may have. Nothing is too big or too small, we promise!

We can’t wait for a wonderful year of dance in 2025 and look forward to seeing you around the studio!

STUDIO MANIFESTO

To start us off, it’s important to us here at THE EDGE that all members of our team share our vision, our purpose and the philosophy that encompasses everything we do both in and outside of our classes. This is a vision that is shared and demonstrated by the Directors, Teachers and Team Members at our studio and it is the driving force behind every interaction with our students and their families.

BEFORE YOU START

Before pulling on those dance shoes, it’s important that all families – whether returning or new complete their enrolment forms so we can ensure we have the most up-to-date contact details for you and ensure you have reviewed the current terms and conditions of enrolment. This information includes you and your child's details, any medical conditions, our waivers, insurances and your payment details [see below links]. Enrolments are completed in person and viewed online through our Parent Portal.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Your registration fee covers your personal liability insurance with Dancesurance as well as music licensing fees and administration.

We encourage all of our students and families to try a variety of dance styles and we are more than happy to accommodate trial classes for existing students who are wanting to try something a bit different. Please contact our admin team if you would like to try a new class and we will happily schedule you in for a trial (provided the class has not reached capacity).

COMMUNICATION & STACK TEAM APP

By now you have probably noticed that we are BIG on communication here at THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE. Our friendly admin team can be contacted on 9888 9990 during class time most days, but for convenience, our primary means of communication is via email or TEAM app.

You will receive regular newsletters and important information via email and TEAM app so please ensure you have provided the studio with an up-to-date email address that is regularly checked and have downloaded the TEAM app. We are of course happy to include multiple email addresses per family if you would like your correspondence sent to numerous recipients. Don’t forget to add our email address admin@edgedance.com.au to your contacts so we don’t end up in the dreaded Spam folder!

All information on what TEAM APP is and how to gain access and join your child's classes can be found over the page.

We are always happy to chat in more detail about communications you may receive from the studio, so if you need any clarification please don’t hesitate to give us a call or see one of our helpful team members at the Studio.

We are also on Social Media and use these to often communicate also. You can find us on Facebook @edgedancecentre and Instagram @edge_dance_centre

Please note: We discourage parents/students from becoming ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ on Social Media with teachers or staff unless there is an existing relationship. We consider all studio members to be family and as such feel the obligation to respect and monitor personal boundaries. We request that you do not make personal contact regarding anything studio related. If you require to speak with your child's teacher please contact our studio and one of our Admin Team can assist you.

IMPORTANT DATES

We understand wholeheartedly how busy the lives and schedules of families can get as the year rolls on, so we try to get all of our important dates organised and ready for you so you can plan other commitments.

Below we have listed some of our most important “Save the Dates” and more details will be released as we get closer to the events. If you know ahead of time that your family will be unable to attend these events due to planned holidays or existing commitments, please let our admin team know at your earliest convenience.

* Please note these dates may be subject to change.

ENROLMENT DIVISIONS, CLASSES & EXAMS

At THE EDGE, we have 2 Enrolment Divisions and we offer many styles of dance classes. Please feel free to chat to our team about our classes

ENROLMENT DIVISIONS:

PRESCHOOL DIVISION

Ready Set Acro, Ready Set Ballet, Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Move & Jump 'n Jig Irish.

These are our beginners classes for our littlest dancers from ages 18 months - 6 years.

JUNIOR SCHOOL DIVISION

Pre-Junior: Kindy - Year 1

These are our independent classes for our Kindy - Year 1 students. We offer a range of styles in these classes learning fundamental basic technique and choreography. All classes work towards our 2 concerts every year. All styles of dance are offered (see below)

Junior: Year 2 - Year 3

These are our independent classes for our Year 2 - Year 3 students. We offer a range of styles in these classes learning advanced beginners technique and choreography. All classes work towards our 2 concerts every year. All styles of dance are offered (see below)

Intermediate: Year 4 - Year 5

These are our independent classes for our Year 4 - Year 5 students. We offer a range of styles in these classes learning intermediate technique and choreography. All classes work towards our 2 concerts every year. All styles of dance are offered (see below)

SENIOR SCHOOL DIVISION

Pre-Senior: Year 6 - Year 8

These are our independent classes for our Year 6 - Year 8 students. We offer a range of styles in these classes learning upper-intermediate technique and choreography. All classes work towards our 2 concerts every year. All styles of dance are offered (see below)

Senior: Year 9+

These are our independent classes for our Year 9+ students. We offer a range of styles in these classes learning advanced technique and choreography. All classes work towards our 2 concerts every year. All styles of dance are offered (see below)

ADULT DIVISION

Adult: 18yrs+

These are our independent classes for adults aged 18years and over. We offer a range of styles in these classes learning beginner - advanced technique and choreography. All classes work towards our EOY concert every year.

DANCE CLASSES & STYLES:

ACROBATICS

Our Acro classes are designed to promote basic to advanced tumbling and acro skills in a fun, safe and professional environment with a team of friendly qualified staff. Classes are level and skills progression based and are taught to the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus. Classes cover various skills in the areas of slow and fast tumbling, individual and group balances, partner and group acro skills, flexibility, strength, leaps and jumps. Students will develop coordination, strength and flexibility whilst learning exciting new tricks.

BALLET

The Edge Dance Centre specialises in teaching the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus (RAD) providing classes from Pre-Primary through to Solo Seal. This syllabus is a highly regarded syllabus recognised around the world.

Whilst exams are not compulsory, we encourage students from Grade 1 upwards, to take 2 Ballet Classes per week to help develop core strength, flexibility and musicality.

We pride ourselves on our 100% pass rate in both Grade and Vocational examinations with over 80% of our students attaining the highest level of Distinction.

The RAD have specific age requirements for each class level. For further information please see HERE or below or visit the RAD website www.rad.org.au

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL

Contemporary dance is a particularly innovative way of moving the body, blurring the lines between jazz, ballet and Hip Hop. We teach the students to dance in parallel, seamless movement in and out of the ground, contract and release, and fall and recovery – these elements making up the characteristics of contemporary dance. This style encourages self-expression, natural movement and personal interpretation. Lyrical is a melodic and more expressive form of ballet often accompanied by ballad music to which the students can relate.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is a street style of dance that has become very popular over the last ten years. We see this kind of dancing in music videos from Justin Timberlake, Usher and Beyoncé and also in films such as Step Up and Honey. Our teachers are committed to staying at the forefront of this exciting and constantly evolving genre through regular training and workshops with some of the world’s top choreographers. In class students are taught breakdancing skills as well as basic acrobatic exercises to help strengthen and improve their Hip Hop technique. Our classes also allow the children to learn some popular ‘groove steps’ and give them the opportunity to explore their own unique style – which is loads of fun!

JUMP 'N JIG (Preschool)

This is a high energy, fun Irish class for preschool aged dancers (2-5 years). With music from popular preschool artists combined with traditional Irish tunes, they won’t be able to keep their feet still! They will learn basic Irish dance technique, but most importantly have lots of fun.

JAZZ

Jazz is our most popular style of dance and where we recommend most students start. Classes will contain a mix up of the following; a warm up, corner work (skill progressions which travel across the floor), centre based skill work, flexibility exercises as well as learning a routine. Jazz is a very diverse form of dance influenced by old and new musicals through to modern pop music. Jazz class enhances flexibility, coordination and fitness, but most of all, Jazz is simply great fun, listening to all your favourite pop songs heard on the radio in class. We take pride in keeping all choreography and music choices age appropriate whilst ensuring students are engaged and challenged.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Our musical theatre classes comprise of both singing & acting.

Acting classes will cover performance skills that include:

Self -image, interpretation/comprehension of the written word, improvisation, characterisation, diction, acting for theatre/film techniques, monologues, mime, audition preparation, role playing and grooming/make-up techniques.

Group singing classes the students will learn correct breathing techniques, performance skills, stage- craft, mic technique, pitch control, scales and harmonies.

Students will have the opportunity of learning many genres of music ranging from pop, jazz, musical theatre, blues and country.

PRIVATE TUITION

Private lessons are offered in both dance and voice for either examination or eisteddfod work. Please speak with the director for more information. Spaces are limited.

READY SET ACRO

READY SET ACRO is a collaborative acrobatic program developed with Industry Leader Acrobatic Arts, specifically designed for preschoolers. It emphasises safe and effective progressions to foster the physical and social skills needed for healthy early childhood development.

The program is developed with original music with lyric cues and focuses on three key components: Stretch, Strength, and Skills.

STRETCH: Enhance flexibility and expand the range of motion in all major muscle groups.

STRENGTH: Young learners engage in a variety of exercises designed to promote physical strength and control.

SKILLS: Preschoolers develop social literacy and build confidence while exploring a wide range of AcroDance movements.

READY SET BALLET

A 30 minute magical ballet experience for 2- 5 year olds. Twirl our mascot will lead our little dancers through each step of the class as they learn the fundamentals of ballet.

MUSIC – Engage in specifically designed music that captures the beauty of classical ballet

CURRICULUM – Develop coordination, body awareness, strength and flexibility both through visual and auditory instruction.

MIME – Explore creativity and gain confidence by going on a picnic with FREEZE and TWIRL, riding the tutu train to storybook lane and so much more.

THEMED DANCES – Learn the beautifully themed dances that have music prompts to support preschooler’s playful participation.

PROPS – Have fun twirling with rainbow ribbons, swaying with feathers and popping bubbles. These resources support tactile awareness and strengthen fine motor coordination and control.

READY SET DANCE

READY SET DANCE is a 45min - 1 hour Ready Set Dance combo class of JAZZ, TAP, HIP HOP, SINGING and MUSIC. and a whole lot of fun!

The program caters for two levels, 2-3 years and 4-5 years.

JAZZ – Develop muscle strength, control and balance and achieve coordination milestones like skipping before going to school.

HIP HOP – Bust out some ice cold moves just like Freeze to our original hip hop tracks.

MUSIC. – Develop the musical ear, dynamics and tempo while having fun with instruments and the parachute.

SINGING – Sing like Twirl and build confidence singing on the microphone

TAP – (Except our 45min classes) Learn the fundamentals of tap in a playful and creative way splashing in puddles and shuffling like a penguin.

All these ingredients together create a super hour of fun!

READY SET MOVE

READY SET DANCE is a 30min dynamic program designed specifically for toddlers and their grownups, blending the elements of creative movement and music to foster holistic development and joyful interactions.

The class is thoughtfully structured into three engaging sections: ENGAGE, EXPLORE, and EXPRESS, each catering to different aspects of a toddler's growth and learning journey.

Our move class offers toddlers and their grownup a comprehensive and engaging experience, fostering physical, cognitive, and social development through the power of movement and music.

By engaging in this holistic approach to learning and play, participants not only build essential skills but also cultivate a love for movement and music that can last a lifetime.

Participating in READY SET MOVE with the support of a grown up can make a significant contribution to play, development and learning.

STRETCH & CONDITIONING

Group stretch & Conditioning classes help improve, flexibility, core strength, control and co-ordination.

TAP

Tap dancing was pioneered by greats such as Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, but today with groups like the Tap Dogs, the style has grown to be quite funky. Tap classes offer more than just learning how to move your feet. Some benefits our students gain from participating in these classes are an understanding of timing, rhythm, speed with coordination and strengthening of the legs and ankles. The sense of musicality learned will be of benefit in all other styles of dance as well.

TROUPE & PERFORMANCE CLASSES

For those who want to take their dance training to the next level, we offer these these classes for most age groups in varying styles. These classes are offered to students who show the appropriate level of commitment and work ethic in previous classes. To be eligible, these classes have specific eligibility requirements in regards to the amount of classes and styles that students must do. Team members learn a selection of well-choreographed dances, may perform in different styles and perform at events or competitions/eisteddfods.

Other performance opportunities are also offered to all EDGE students throughout the year; including Granny Smith festival and the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

EXAMINATIONS:

THE EDGE offers examinations in RAD Ballet & Tap.

Click HERE: RAD EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Dance examinations and exam syllabus are designed to help dancers develop their technique at a safe pace in order to prevent injuries, as well as assisting in proper development and safe dance training. Dance exams develop strong, disciplined and all rounded dancers.

RAD offer an internationally recognised portfolio of examinations and assessments designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities, outlining a progressive structure for learning and achievement.

Some universities including UNSW, UTS and Macquarie offer the Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL) program. The EAPL program awards adjustment factor points, also known as bonus points, to students who excel in performing arts, sports, academics, leadership, or music.

Students who sit an ADVANCED LEVEL RAD Ballet Examination in Years 11 OR 12, can qualify to receive 2 extra points towards their ATAR.
Students who sit an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL RAD Ballet Examination in Years 11 OR 12, can qualify to receive 1 extra point towards their ATAR.

More information on the EAPL program at UNSW can be found HERE

For further information, please contact our admin team.

EDC JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHOOL DIVISION UNIFORMS & FOOTWEAR

EDC JUNIOR & SENIOR SCHOOL DIVISION UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS: Kindy - Year 12

PRESCHOOL DIVISION UNIFORMS & FOOTWEAR

PRESCHOOL DIVISION UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS: Ages 18 months - 6 years

FEES

Our Fees are outlined on our 2025 Fee Schedule that was provided to you at time of enrolment. If you require another copy please see our admin team.

REGISTRATION & CONCERT

At THE EDGE we have an upfront registration fee and concert participation fee. All students are charged these fees at the commencement of their enrolment with us. All fees can be found on our 2025 fee schedule

FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT DEBIT FOR ALL FAMILIES

Fees are required to be paid by Fortnightly Direct Debit for ALL families. Debits can be processed from your:

Bank Account OR
Credit Card (VISA/MASTERCARD ONLY)

If you wish to pay for the term upfront please contact admin to discuss.

Class and Concert Fees are added to your Family Account each Term, with Debits being processed every Friday Fortnight. A statement of your account will be able to be viewed through the FINANCE section in your Parent Portal. Statements or invoices will be emailed out on the Thursday prior to Direct Debit. Full Terms and Conditions can be found in your Enrolment Agreements, on the website or as outlined on the Fee Schedule.

ACTIVE & CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS

THE EDGE is an approved provider for Active and Creative Kids Vouchers. Up to $100 per year can be used towards your fees. If you would like to submit your vouchers with us to be applied to your fees please do so via the link below. 👇 Scroll to the bottom of the page to fill out the form.

VOUCHER SUBMISSION > https://www.edgedance.com.au/active-kids-and-creative-kids

For full terms and conditions of this government program visit www.service.nsw.gov.au

WITHDRAWALS

Enrolment is presumed for the entire school year and re-enrolment each term automatically rolls over from term to term unless we are are notified of withdrawal in writing four (4) weeks prior. If you decide to withdraw from classes mid-term for any reason, you will continue being charged until we are formally notified as per below:

Notice of Withdrawal:

In the event that the dancer wishes to withdraw from their dance classes or commitments, the dancer must provide four (4) weeks' written notice to THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE. This notice must be delivered in writing via the online/digital jotform to administration admin@edgedance.com.au , and it will be considered valid once acknowledged by the studio director.

Effect of Withdrawal:

The dancer understands that they will remain financially responsible for any fees due during the notice period, which includes but is not limited to class fees, concert fees, or any other applicable charges as per the agreed- upon schedule. The withdrawal will become effective at the end of the 4-week notice period.

Failure to Provide Notice:

If the dancer fails to provide the required four weeks' written notice, they may be subject to penalty fees, forfeiture of concert fees (terms 1 & 2), as outlined in the studio's policies.

Full terms and conditions were provided to you at the time of enrolment, and can also be found on our website and through the parent portal.

Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes and only makeup classes are not available for holidays. Please refer our make-up lesson policies above, for further information.

PERFORMANCES & CONCERTS

The opportunity to perform in a concert is an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of the training process. This is where we love to watch our students learn about the theatre, rehearsals and teamwork while they enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills in a professionally run production. Concerts are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all students the chance to perform for their family and friends in this supportive and fun environment and encourage even our youngest and newest performers to be involved.

THE EDGE holds two shows per year:

MID YEAR SHOWCASE This display is an informal relaxed chance for parents, family and friends to see what the students have achieved in Terms 1 and 2. Costuming is not required for this performance as students wear their class uniform. The mid-year showcase is for ALL students aged 2 - 102.
PRESCHOOL END OF YEAR CONCERT [including our Musical Theatre students] This End of Year concert is professional display of dance enhanced by fabulous costumes followed by a special presentation and held at BEECROFT COMMUNITY CENTRE on SUNDAY 16th November.
THE EDGE END OF YEAR CONCERT The End of year concert is a professional display of dance enhanced by amazing costumes, special effects and lighting that is held at the CONCOURSE THEATRE in CHATSWOOD on MONDAY, 24th NOVEMBER @ 7pm.

Detailed concert information is sent out throughout the year detailing everything you need to know. A Concert Performer Fee is charged at the beginning of enrolment for the End of Year Concert and this is outlined in the Concert Information later in the year.

Classes work on their routines for these performances in Term 1 & 2 for the Mid-Year concert and Term 3 & 4 for the End of Year Concert. The students work on these routines each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

COSTUMES

At THE EDGE, most concert costumes are purchased by the students with one costume per dance, except for our preschool students. We use a "lay-by" system to pay off the costumes in Terms 1, 2 & 3, with the remaining balance payable in Term 4. All details are outlined in our Concert Performer handbook.

If participating in local fetes or other community performances, we generally will hire costumes or use class uniforms.

ATTENDANCE

Your child’s attendance in class is very important to their peers and our teaching staff. As a member of our EDC Family, it is a commitment for you to ensure your child attends their classes on time each week and attends all lessons planned for them. Not only do absences impact the concert routines we create, it also impacts the social and confidence-building principals we work hard to foster in each age group.

If you know ahead of time that your child will be absent due to holidays/vacations, commitments or school trips or illness, please let us know ahead of time so the class impact is minimal. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate make-up sessions for students who miss classes for holidays/vacations/personal leave/school events, but we do offer make-up lessons within the term for illness. Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes.

If you wish to withdraw from classes, please see our withdrawal policy here

STUDENT WELL-BEING & SAFETY

With the safety of our families our number one priority, THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE is very serious about upholding Child Protection laws and policies within the studio as well as at public performances and in the online arena (website and social media). We ensure child safety through a range of different methods:

We have a number of viewing windows in the studio which can be viewed by parents and family members.
We offer parent observation weeks throughout the year.
All of our teachers and staff members have undergone official Working with Children checks allowing them to work with children.
The Staff and Directors of THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE strive to ensure that all music and costumes are age appropriate.
Our staff members have been trained in first aid and we enforce a nut-free policy at the studio to ensure the safety of any students or parents with allergies to nuts or nut products.
Our staff members have an internal communication system to ensure studio and child safety at all times during studio operating hours.
All students at THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE are covered by accident insurance as well under the studio’s public liability insurance. For more information on the individual accident cover please see our admin team.

PRIVACY

We respect your privacy and we will never sell or pass on any of your information to third parties unless required by Government Authorities or in the event of debt recovery. Any information passed on will be done so with appropriate privacy and confidentiality protection.

As part of your registration, you will have read and signed a media waiver allowing us to proudly use images and video footage of your student for advertising and promotional purposes. Photographs and Videos are generally taken at our Mid Year, End of Year Concerts and other EDGE DANCE CENTRE events. Additionally, footage of children may also be taken in the studios for the benefit of sharing this with parents where required or with our internal team for training and development purposes. Should you have any concerns whatsoever with signing this declaration, please see our admin team.

You can view our full privacy policy HERE

SOCIAL MEDIA

THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE Social Media Policy refers to all social networking sites, video/photo sharing sites, blogs, micro-blogs, wikis, podcasts, forums, instant messaging and geo-spatial tagging (for example, Facebook check-ins). Please see below for our regulations regarding Social Media and feel free to contact our admin team if you have any questions.

Please remember that your anonymity on Social Media is never guaranteed and to exercise particular caution when posts, images or videos identify children in your care.
Remain mindful that your behaviour on Social Media remains in keeping with THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE code of conduct as outlined in this handbook.
Intellectual property laws (for example, costume design and choreography) must be observed by all studio patrons when posting online regarding studio matters.
All matters pertaining directly to the studio - whether it be fees, scheduling, placements or performance opportunities - we ask to not be communicated via social media. We have an open door policy and encourage all communication, complaints and feedback to be communicated to the admin team and Director directly.
We discourage parents/students from becoming ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ on Social Media with teachers unless there is an existing relationship. We consider all studio members to be family and as such feel the obligation to respect and monitor personal boundaries.

CODE OF CONDUCT

To ensure the smooth, safe running of THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE and an enjoyable experience by all, below you will find a brief overview of our code of conduct. As always we are open to feedback, so if any of the requirements outlined below are unclear or concerning, please speak to our admin team. The full code of conduct can be found here

THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE is a studio where all students are free to express themselves. Bullying in any of its forms will not be accepted.
Families who do not comply with their fee or costume payment obligations may be charged a late fee, and/or excluded from performances. External debt collection may occur when fees remain overdue and this will be at the expense of the client.
We are unable to take responsibility for our students before or after their scheduled classes and it is the responsibility of the parent to ensure their child is picked up and dropped off on time. In the case of an emergency or unavoidable delay, please contact the studio immediately to inform us of the situation so we can keep your child calm and safe until they can be collected.
Any questions or feedback must go through our admin team – we ask that parents and students do not contact THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE teachers via phone, email or social media with studio issues. We ask that you respect our staff members privacy and work hours by not contacting them personally. Personal meetings with Miss Nicky can happily be arranged via reception and our admin team is available during most timetabled classes.
THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE takes no responsibility for any stolen or misplaced property on the studio premises and we encourage our families to avoid bringing valuable items into the studio where possible.
THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE Management reserves the right to change teachers or timetabling when necessary at any time throughout the year. Where significant or permanent changes occur families will be notified in advance.
Choreography, costuming and studio policies remain the intellectual property of THE EDGE DANCE CENTRE and may not be reproduced or sold by any students, parents or staff without permission of the Director.

OUR TEAM

Finally, it’s our pleasure to introduce our hand-picked EDGE TEAM for 2025! Our enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated team are thrilled to be a part of your family’s dance journey this year. We are truly looking forward to growing together to mould this generation of skilled, confident, genuine and unique performers.

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