PLEASE SEE ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

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 performance, 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.

This is without a doubt the highlight of our year and we are giddy with excitement to show you how hard our dancers have been working!

Thank you for taking the time to read all information contained on this site. It should cover any questions you have, if not, please feel free to reach out to one of our team. Hope you are all looking forward to the concert as much as we are!

Yana Dwyer xx

LOCATION

Our End of Year Concert will be held at:

Ipswich Civic Centre

50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

DATE & TIME

Our End of Year Concert will be held on Saturday 9th Nov at 5:30pm.

See the Concert Day Procedures below for arrival times.

All students participate in our End of Year Concert and 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.

In terms of attendance, it is very important that students do not miss any of their scheduled classes between now and concert time so they can spend their rehearsal time together to perform their routines, feel confident and look amazing. Of course, this is only if it can’t be helped and in line with studio guidelines. If for any reason your child will miss a number of their regular classes in Term 4, we ask that you contact front desk to let us know in advance.

If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the concert on the dates and times provided, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

CONCERT TSHIRT

All students receive a concert commemorative t-shirt. You can pre-select the size you wish to receive by filling out the form below. Anyone who has not preselected their shirt size will have their t-shirt assigned based on their age. This shirt is included in the concert fee, which was already covered in your annual invoice.

Please Note - pre - selecting sizes will close on 8th October

>> CLICK HERE TO SELECT YOUR CHILD'S CONCERT TSHIRT SIZE <<

CONCERT SUPPORTER T SHIRTS

This year, we have special T-shirts just for our amazing parents and big supporters! These T-shirts are perfect for showing your support in the audience and can be purchased through our online store.

Please Note - Orders for these T-Shirts will close on 8th October

>> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR SUPPORTER T-SHIRT <<

CONCERT MEMORABILIA

VIDEOS

We engage the services of a Professional Videographer. All parents will receive a digital download of their dancers show. All parents will be emailed with a unique log in which will enable you to view and download the concert videos at home. The video download of the concert is included as part of the concert fee, which was already covered in your annual invoice.

Concert videos will be emailed out approx. early December and will be available to download.

ON STAGE PHOTOS

We have a professional photographer capturing on-stage photos during our onstage dress rehearsal. Please note that these are “live on stage” images, so we cannot guarantee individual photos of every child. All digital images will be available for viewing and purchase a few weeks after the concert. We will email you a link to access and purchase the photos.

Here are the Performance Team GYO Costume details and viewing dates, with easy-to-access mood boards:

Opening - All Performance Team

- 8/U, 10/U, & 12/U: 11th October

- 15/U & Opens: 15th October

>>Click here for the mood board<<

10/U + 12/U Contemporary

- 9th October

>>Click here for the mood board<<

12/U Musical Theatre

- 11th October

>>Click here for the mood board<<

This rehearsal is at The Base Performing Arts Studio (170 Mount Crosby Rd, North Tivoli) on Sunday 27th October. We will be marking our student rolls on this day as each student arrives so please be patient when dropping your child off and picking them up. Below is the drop off and pick up times. All students are to remain at the rehearsal for the entire time allocated.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP TIMES - Sunday 27th October

All Performance Team -

Drop Off - 9:30am

Pick Up - 1:30pm

This rehearsal is a crucial part of concert prep—the first time all students will run through the entire show together. It’s a chance to make final adjustments, ensure everyone knows their roles, and help the kids feel confident before performance day.

This is a parent-free rehearsal to ensure smooth supervision. Drop-off will be at the front, and students will be supervised by our team. Please make sure your contact and medical details in Dance Studio Pro are up to date, and send any alternate contact info if someone else is picking up your child.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bring a water bottle and a few snacks

• No valuables or devices—we can’t be responsible for lost items

• Wear class attire (Ready Set Dance Dress or TBPA uniform) and bring all dance shoes

• No costumes or make up required at this rehearsal

We’re excited for a fun and focused rehearsal as we get closer to the big show!

DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES - Ipswich Civic Centre (Stage Door)

Students are to be dropped off and picked up from the Stage Door. It can be found around the side of the civic centre on Nicholas street. Parents will set their child up in their assigned dressing rooms

8/U + 10/U Performance Team

Drop Off: 8:15am

Pick Up: 11:45 am

12/u + 15/U + Open Performance Team

Drop Off: 8:00am

Pick Up: 11:45 am

During the dropping off times, we ask that one parent/guardian comes with their child into the drop off area (you will be directed once inside the venue).

All students will need to be picked up from the drop off point after the show. Students will stay in this location and need to have their name marked off by their group leader.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us.

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING?

Check the tab below 'What to wear and bring' for all details!

SECURITY & STUDENT SAFETY

To help with student organisation and safety, all students will be put into an allocated 'group’. Please see the "concert groups and order" on this site and make sure your child knows what colour group they are in.

As always, the safety of our dance family is our #1 priority. On concert and rehearsal days all students will need to be signed in / out via their assigned dressing rooms. Only TBPA staff and registered volunteers are permitted backstage. We are unable to run messages or food to students, so please make sure they have everything before they come into the dressing room for rehearsal and the recital/concert. Please try not to bring anything valuable, especially electronic devices. Mobile phones are not to be taken backstage or in the changing areas during the concert. Our studio will take no responsibility if an item is damaged, misplaced, lost or stolen.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child has any Medical Conditions that may require attention whilst in our care or are carrying any medication with them, please notify us by email prior to the rehearsals.

We’re excited to announce that we will have a professional photographer set up at the studio to capture individual shots of your child, along with group photos. All digital images will be available for viewing and purchase a few weeks after the concert. We’ll email you a link to access and buy the photos.

Save the Date:

As we have many age groups, the photo sessions will be spread over two days. Photos will begin around 4 PM on both afternoons, and we will share an updated timetable with specific times for each group closer to the date.

Wednesday, 6th November

Tots (Born 2020/2021)

Petites (Born 2019)

15/U + Open Performance Team

10/U Performance Team + 12/U Performance Team

Thursday, 7th November

Dynamites (Born 2018/2017)

8/U Performance Team

Recreational

All photo day arrival time emails have been sent out. You will be required to bring all concert costumes for this day and parents will dress their kids. Full schedule will be given out on the day

DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES - Ipswich Civic Centre (Stage Door)

8/U + 10/U Performance Team

Drop Off: 4:45pm

Pick Up:Upon conclusion of the show, please allow 10 minutes after the show to get all the children ready before collecting them.

12/u + 15/U + Open Performance Team

Drop Off: 4:30pm

Pick Up:Upon conclusion of the show, please allow 10 minutes after the show to get all the children ready before collecting them.

The same protocols apply for this just like our dress rehearsal. If you are unsure tap the tab above.

WHAT TO WEAR !

COSTUMES

By the time of the dress rehearsal, students will have received their costumes during class. We kindly ask that once costumes are received, they be hung up on a coat hanger and placed in a costume bag, ready for the dress rehearsal.

WHAT TO WEAR TO THE VENUE AND FINALE COSTUME

All students participate in a finale at the conclusion of the show. Students will wear their concert t-shirt and can wear any bright coloured bottoms. It can be a tutu, tights, skirt, shorts – whatever they would like! We just ask that it is nice and bright and one solid colour with no prints. They will also wear this in and out of the venue.

SHOES & STOCKINGS (Girls)

Tap - Tan tap shoes and tan full stockings

Jazz - Black jazz shoes, tan full stockings with black crew length socks

Ballet - Pink ballet shoes and pink full ballet stockings

Lyrical/Contemporary - Foot undies and capri tan stockings

Tan and Ballet Stockings are available for purchase at the studio in the lead up to concert - orders will close 13th October

>> VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP BY CLICKING HERE <<

SHOES & STOCKINGS (Boys)

Tap - Black tap shoes, black socks and no stockings

Jazz - Black jazz shoes, black socks and no stockings

Ballet - Black ballet shoes, black socks and no stockings

UNDERGARMENTS

All students must wear a skin-toned bodysuit underneath their costumes for privacy reasons.

For Boys - Please match their underwear to the colour of their costume.

Bodysuits are available for purchase at the studio in the lead up to concert - orders will close 13th October. If you are unsure of which size to get your child, don't hesitate to see us at the front desk

>> VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP BY CLICKING HERE <<

HAIR

Dancers will require any hair style to finish into a low ponytail. E.g braids to low pony tail, twists to low ponytail. For those who do ballet they will require to pack bun supplies so the dressing room helpers can put their hair in a bun.

Please note, for boys neat and tidy hair is all that is required. No colours or crazy hairstyles please.

MAKEUP

When doing your child's makeup please try not to cake it on or make it look like a mask as this does not look natural on stage.

Base - Foundation/tinted moisturiserMake sure the colour matches your child's skin tone. There is no need for it to be darker. This is purely to even the skin tone and ensure the other makeup, such as blush, has something to stick to and doesn’t come off the minute your child touches it.

Eyes - Eye shadow

Colour - medium browns. If your child has very fair eyebrows, I would also pop some light brown eyeshadow on their eyebrows.

Mascara - either dark brown or black (if you can get it on them, if not no big deal)

Blush - warm/medium pinks.

Lipsticks - Red, regardless of their natural lip colour

Please note, boys are not required to wear makeup.

JEWELLERY AND NAIL POLISH

No Jewellery is to be worn (including earrings), please leave all jewellery at home. Also, please remove all nail polish.

WHAT TO BRING

FOOD & DRINK

Children can pack a few snacks to bring, please make sure these are mess-free and won't stain costumes and only water to drink - no soft drinks or juice.

PACKING CHECKLIST

It is suggested that students bring all of their belongings in a small bag. Please use the following checklist for what to pack:

• Stockings and dance bodysuit (wear on arrival)

• Concert t-shirt and coloured bottoms for finale (wear on arrival)

• All Dance Shoes - please do not wear any dance shoes to the venue please wear alternative shoes

• All Costumes

• Makeup for touch-ups

• Extra bobby pins, safety pins, hair spray, elastics

• Water, water and more water and a few snacks