Our mini programme teaches children the foundations of all styles of dance and sets them up perfectly with everything they need to progress onto the next stage of their dancing which may include official examinations when they are old enough. By the end of the mini programme we will have a really good idea of your child’s strengths, focus and passion and can offer good advise on their next steps.
Parents just drop children off for these classes so we can keep the children focused without too many distractions. There is a waiting area close by. If your child is struggling to leave you then please contact us and we can help make it easier.
Aimed at dancers 3 – 5yrs old and cover dance and basic gymnastics.
Aimed at dancers 4 – 6yrs old.
For our mini students they have two class options, one multi dance and one acro gym. Most of our students do both classes as this gives them a full range of training covering all areas to help keep their training balanced and options open. Mini boys classes include acro gym already.
The multi dance class focuses on clarifying their understanding of a range of dance genres and offers them strong foundations for each of these styles. Further development in co-ordination, contrasting movements, improvisation and technique is taught throughout the year.
The acro gym class starts to introduce basic acro skills and tricks and some other gymnastics conditioning work that will help build their strength. Strong focuses on their balance, strength, flexibility and agility will be offered throughout the term.
Children in this programme who are at least 5 years old are also offered the chance to join our performance squads which train together and perform up to four times per year or they can choose to learn their own solo routine for our in-house comps.
During term three we also offer optional dance exams where the children sit a test and receive helpful feedback in a report as well as a lovely certificate with their name, result and photo printed on.
The uniform can all be purchased from our website..
| Mini Boys | 001 Black Silhouette Tshirt 103 Black Bike Shorts |
| Mini Girls | 001 Black Silhouette Tshirt 103 Black Bike Shorts |
Footwear is not required as we want to be able to see the use of the feet in these early stages
Long hair needs to be in a slick ponytail with their hair right off their face. We do not allow hair to be out for class.
Children in these classes have two performance opportunities per year. If they join a performance squad then they have additional opportunities within the in-house comps each term.
June 14th & 15th – Mid Year Showcase (Silhouette Studios Theatre)
December 14th – End of Year Showcase (McCombs Centre, Cashmere High School)
Term Fees are invoiced three weeks prior to the start of each term and are expected to be fully paid by the first week of classes. No refunds after the first lesson for new students. No refunds given after the term has started for returning students. Fees cover minimum of 8 weeks of lessons although most terms are 9 – 10.
| Mini 1 Fees | |
| One Class per week | $95+gst per term |
| Mini 2 Fees | |
| One Class per week | $110+gst per term |
| Two Classes per week | $215+gst per term |
| Performance Squad (competitive dance) | $280 per year |
| Annual Exam Fee (optional) – mini 2 only | $40.00+gst |
| Production Fee (invoiced term four) | $25.00+gst |
| Costume Hire Fee (invoiced term four) | $30.00+gst |
