Dear Parents and Students,
Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to the JB DANCE family!
We hope this information pack provides you with all of the answers to any questions you may have. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us on 0401 473 457 or via email [email protected]
JB Dance Mission
JB DANCE has IGNITED the CENTRAL COAST with a new flavour and passion for everything DANCE!!
JB DANCE brings a hot new expression of movement to the Central Coast with unrivalled enthusiasm and talented staff. We are a fun, fresh and friendly school and I’m sure you will find your time with the JB DANCE team enjoyable.
FUN : At JB DANCE there is always time to have FUN an even a giggle! All of our classes have a positive and encouraging environment and students will leave with a buzz of enjoyment!
FRESH : Our choreography is always FRESH as all teachers at JB DANCE are on top of the latest styles of dance. We also have a FRESH approach on teaching as every child learns differently.
FRIENDLY: We see you as family! Our teachers at JB DANCE always take the time to get to know each and every student building a good rapport with them and their families.
At JB DANCE we are dedicated to creating quality dancers and catering for students of all ages and abilities. We are also committed to providing excellent quality tuition at a very reasonable $5.50 per class. At JB DANCE we encourage a stress and pressure-free learning environment where students are able to learn at their own pace and enjoy themselves along the way. Your experience at JB DANCE School should be friendly and uncomplicated: we don’t like to overwhelm parents and always try to keep everything simple.
Miss Jessie – Owner, Director and Teacher
The JB DANCE studio was opened in 2009 by Jessie Byrne, who is a Central Coast born and bred. Jessie brings unrivalled enthusiasm to her teaching with a passion to ignite young minds and bodies to DANCE!
Trained in Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Ballroom, Musical Theatre, Modern Jive, Singing and Drama for over 18 years, Jessie loves to share her experience with the JB DANCE students of all ages. Her studies have included full time Performing Arts at Brent St and the RAD Classical Teaching Course.
JB Dance Shop
The JB Dance Shop is located at Shop 8(in the arcade, opposite the Pathologist), 128 Wyong Road, Killarney Vale. We are opened 10am – 2pm Monday through to Satur- day. The JB Dance Shop is the central hub for JB Dance, we stock all of our uniforms and shoes, can take payments for class fees and discuss class options for your child.
Enrolments If you would like your child to enrol in classes you will need to come down to our JB Dance Shop to complete an enrolment form and to arrange payment for the term before any classes can be taken. If you can not make it into the Shop, please email our office ([email protected]) and we can discuss your child’s enrolment with you via email or phone. We are capping classes this year so it is important to make sure there are still availabilities in that class before taking your child to any class. Enrolment Forms are available on our website - www.jbdance.com.au
Term 1 Monday 3rd February 2014 – Friday 11th April 2014 – 10 week term
Term 2 Monday 28th April 2014 – Friday 27th June 2014 - 9 week term
Term 3 Monday 14th July 2014 – Friday 19th September 2014 – 10 week term
Term 4 Monday 7th October 2014 – Friday 12th December 2014 – 10 week term
We do not operate on Public Holidays and during school holidays. The 2014 JB Dance Team
Director & Teacher: Miss Jessie Byrne Teaching team: Miss Chloe, Miss Meagan, Miss Gemma, Miss Laura, Miss Megan G, Miss Amelia, Miss Elle, Miss Megan C and Miss Chenai Miss Taylor For teacher biographies and qualifications, please go to www.jbdance.com.au Our dance studios are based at:
• Tumbi – Tumbi Hall, Roberta St, Tumbi Umbi
• Bateau Bay – Bateau Bay Public School Hall, Bateau Bay
• Terrigal – Terrigal Basketball Stadium, Duffys Rd, Terrigal
• Tuggerah Community Hall - Anzac Parade, Tuggerah (opposite Hungry Jacks)
• Mardi - Woodbury Park Community Hall, Woolmers Crescent, Mardi
• The Entrance – Community Centre, corner of Oakland Ave and Norberta St, The Entrance
• Tumbi High School, Bellevue Rd, Tumbi
• Berkeley Vale High School, Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Vale
• The Entrance Primary School Hall, Oakland Ave, The Entrance
• Tuggerah Primary School Hall, Pacific Highway, Tuggerah
• Berkeley Vale Primary School, Pindarri Ave, Berkeley Vale
Double Classes Jazz & Jazz Technique – To be able to take a Jazz class, you will be required to take our Jazz Technique Class. This class is designed to go hand in hand with Jazz and is beneficial for your child. We have placed Jazz Technique first so the students can start with a warm up and stretch. In Jazz Technique they learn and practice their kicks, turns, leaps and splits and this helps the students when performing their Jazz routine. Jazz Technique will be compul- sorry if your child is in our Jazz classes. This will cost $11 per week for the 2 classes. (This does not apply to Jelly Beans classes)
Ballet - Our Ballet classes are graded and grades are taught to each specific age group. R.A.D Ballet syllabus (Royal Academy of Dance) is taught in all of our Jb Dance classes and each class goes for one hour due to the size of the syllabus that needs to be taught. (This does not apply to Jelly Bean classes)
Performance Group – All Students are welcome to join the JB DANCE Performance Group. Being a part of the performance group shows that you want to take your dancing to the next level. Our performances are mostly on weekends. To take part in our Performance Group, you are required to take the following classes: Ballet, Jazz and Jazz Technique. There will be no exceptions for any student. Performance Group Classes will now run for 60 minutes instead of 30 minutes, as in 2014 we will aim to learn 2-3 routines with different styles so our performances will be more diverse with a variety of routines. This class is now an $11 class. (This does not apply to Jelly Bean classes) Boys Hip Hop - Our Boys Hip Hop classes will be an hour long class, we will be spend- ing 30 minutes focusing on skills – such as breakdancing, popping, locking and other styles of Boys Hip Hop. The remainder of the class will be focusing on a class routine. This class is an $11 class. Costume for End of Year Show Costumes for our end of year concert will be issued accordingly and will have a due date being September 12, 2014.
Class Code of Conduct At JB DANCE we treat you as family, not as a number, and we love building relationships with our students and parents! However, we have put a few rules in place in order for your child to get the most out of the JB DANCE experience. • At JB Dance, we strive to help your child become the best dancer he or she can be – after years of training open classes, we have found that a child learns best in a quiet and a distraction-free environment. • If students arrive before their class has started, they must be quiet and respectful. • If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s fees, newsletters, events or anythingelse, please contact Miss Jessie anytime on 0401 473 457 or email Miss Jessie or Michelle at [email protected] ,As we run our classes back to back, we prefer it if you could avoid talking to the teachers directly before or after their class, as this can cut into class times. Uniforms & Shoes Uniforms are compulsory and are to be worn to every class. Uniforms will be worn for the mid year concert. Uniforms are available at the JB Shop (128 Wyong Rd,Killarney Vale) Jelly Beans Jazz: Junior Leotard or Crop Top with Jazz Shorts, Ballet or Ballet shoes required. Jelly Beans Ballet: Junior Leotard with Ballet Tutu, Ballet shoes required. Kinder to Year 6 Jazz, Jazz Technique, Hip-hop & Performance classes: Junior Singlet or Crop Top, Junior Shorts or 3/4 pants and Jazz Shoes must be worn for these classes. Kinder to Year 6 Contemporary Classes: Junior Leotard and Junior Shorts, Foot Thongs required. Kinder to Year 6 Ballet Classes: Junior Leotard and Junior Tutu with Ballet Tights and Ballet Shoes. High School Jazz, Jazz Technique, Hip-hop & Performance classes: Senior Shirt or Crop Top with Senior Shorts or 3/4 Pants and Jazz Shoes must be worn for these classes. High School Ballet Classes: Senior Leotard & Senior Wrap Skirt with Ballet Tights and Ballet Shoes. High School Contemporary Classes: Senior Leotard with Senior Shorts, Foot Thongs required. All Boys Classes: JB Boys Shirt, Black Pants with Black Sneakers. Concerts
At JB DANCE we believe that all students should have the opportunity to perform and present what they have been learning in class. All concerts are compulsory. Concert: Students wear: Date: Mid-year concert JB DANCE Uniform Saturday 14th & 21st of June End of Year concert Costumes (Studios for each weekend to be confirmed) End of Term 4, Date TBC Costs and Payment of fees
All classes are $5.50 We issue invoices for each term. If your child/children are participating in 3 or less classes a week you will be required to pay your Term Fees in full in advance. If your child/children are participating in 4 or more classes a week, we will require a prepayment of 2 weeks of classes, and then weekly/fortnightly payments after that. All term accounts must be paid in full by week 8 of Term. Each week we will send you a statement via email or a text message reminding you of how much is left to pay on your child’s account. A late fee of $10 will be added to any account which is not paid before the due date.
There are 2 payment methods for fees:
1.Direct Deposit into our account – BSB: 062 606 Account: 1029 0966
2.Via EFTPOS or cash at our JB DANCE Shop or over the phone - 8/128 Wyong Road, Killarney Vale (behind George Brand Real Estate)
All missed classes must be paid for and fees must be paid in full before commencing a new term.
If you have a question about fees, please be aware that only Miss Jessie or our Office Manager Michelle are authorised to answer. Feel free to email [email protected] or phone 0401 473 457. .
Thank you for taking the time to read all of the important information in this booklet. I look forward to a great year! Miss Jessie and the JB DANCE Team