To start us off, it’s important to us here at Footloose Performance Studios 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 Director, Teachers and Staff Members at our studio and it is the driving force behind every interaction with our students and their families.

"At Footloose Performance Studios our purpose is to create happy & confident kids. We provide a special place where students feel safe and supported allowing them to build self confidence through dance. We do this by creating a positive, inclusive and encouraging environment where every dancer feels valued and their individual achievements are celebrated inspiring and empowering them to reach their full potential."

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. Here 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 dates marked as TBC are tentative dates to be confirmed at a later time.

TERM 1 - Mon 3rd Feb - Fri 11th April
FUN Week: Monday 17th - Sat 22nd March

TERM 2 - Mon 28th April - Fri 4th July
FUN Week: Monday 2nd - Saturday 7th June
Public Holiday: NO CLASSES - Monday 9th June
Mid Year Showcase: Sunday 29th June
Welcome Week: Mon 30th June - Fri 4th July

TERM 3 - Mon 21st July - Fri 26th Sept
FUN Week: Monday 25th - Saturday 30th August

TERM 4 - Mon 13th Oct - Final Date TBC
FUN Week: Monday 27th Oct - Saturday 1st Nov
End of Year Performance: Sunday 30th November (School Age Classes Only. Preschool Performance Date TBC)

By now you have probably noticed that we are BIG on communication here at Footloose Performance Studios. Our friendly admin team can be contacted on 0483 912 612 during class time but for convenience, our primary means of communication is via email or BAND.

You will receive regular newsletters and important information via email and our Footloose Family BAND so please ensure you have provided the studio with an up-to-date email address that is regularly checked and have downloaded the BAND 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 [email protected] to your contacts so we don’t end up in the dreaded Spam folder! All information on what BAND is and how to gain access and join your child's classes can be found by clicking here.

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 and Instagram.

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 with our Staff 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.

At Footloose Performance Studios we have 3 different class levels.

LIL GROOVERS - Our Lil Groovers Classes are our preschool classes for children aged 2-5yrs. We have classes available in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Cheer, Acro, Ninjas and Tap but our preschool classes are more than just dance skills. Our focus is on confidence, co-ordination, gross motor development, social interactions and most of all building school readiness in our youngest dancers.
Click Here to see more about our Lil Groovers Classes!

RECREATIONAL - Our Recreational Classes are perfect for dancers who want to learn new skills and have some fun with friends. We have a wide range of classes available for ages Kindy to Adults in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Tap, Acro and Cirque. We provide a positive and inclusive environment where every dancer is celebrated and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Click Here to see more about our Recreational Classes!

COMPANY - Our Company Classes are for students who want to take their dancing to the next level. Company Classes participate in Competitions and Community Performances and in these classes students are passionate, dedicated to improving and are challenged and inspired to become the best dancers they can be.

Click Here to see more about our Company Classes!

At Footloose Performance Studios we believe that wearing studio uniforms give students a sense of belonging to our family as well as creating an identity for our studio in the greater community. Our uniforms also:

• Encourage discipline

• Help students resist peer pressure to buy stylish clothes for class

• Help identify non-students in the studio

• Diminish economic and social barriers between students

• Increase a sense of belonging and school pride

• Improve attendance

  Uniforms can be purchased year-round from the studio subject to availability.

  Note: Please ensure all parts of your child’s uniform are clearly labelled!

  Click Here to view our Uniform & Footwear Requirements for each Class Style

Full information about our Fees, Terms & Conditions can be found HERE

AUTOPAY

All Families are required to sign up for AutoPay on Enrolment.

Fees are calculated by the Term, however payments will be processed as weekly instalments rather than a bulk Term Fee upfront. Weekly Class Fees will be added to your Family Account each Monday, with Auto Payments being processed each Friday. Performance & Costume Fees will be charged in addition to the Class Fees on the following dates: 28/2, 23/5, 15/8, 31/10.

ACTIVE & CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS

Footloose Performance Studios is an approved provider for Active and Creative Kids Vouchers. All Vouchers must be submitted via the links below. We will not accept any vouchers via Email.

SUBMIT YOUR KIDS REBATE VOUCHER

WITHDRAWALS

Enrolment is presumed for the entire calendar year and re-enrolment term to term automatically rolls over from unless we are are notified of withdrawal. If you decide to withdraw from classes mid-term for any reason, at least 2 weeks notice is required and you will not be provided with a credit or refund for any class or performance/costume fees paid.

The opportunity to perform is an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of our dance training process. This is where we love to watch our students learn about the theatre and teamwork while they enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills in a professionally run production. Performances 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.

Footloose Performance Studios holds two shows per year:

MID-YEAR SHOWCASE - 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.

END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE - A professional display of dance enhanced by amazing costumes, special effects and lighting. Detailed performance information is sent out throughout the year with everything you need to know. Performance Levy & Costume Fees are charged as instalments throughout the year, details of which can be found in our Fee Information. Each class will begin learning their End of Year Performance routine at the beginning of Term 3. The students work on this each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

Our 2025 End of Year Performance will be held on Sunday 30th November at the Horsnby RSL Club.

Your child’s attendance in class is very important to their peers and our teaching staff. As a member of our Footloose Performance Studios 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 showcase and performance 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, 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 and refunds will not be issued for any missed classes.

With the safety of our families our number one priority, Footloose Performance Studios 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:

• 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 Footloose Performance Studios strive to ensure that all music and costumes are age appropriate.

• Our staff members 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 Footloose Performance Studios 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.

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 may be taken during classes as well as at our Mid Year Showcase, End of Year Performances and other Footloose Performance Studios Workshops & 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.

Footloose Performance Studios 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 Footloose Performance Studios 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.

To ensure the smooth, safe running of Footloose Performance Studios and an enjoyable experience for all, find below our code of conduct.

• Footloose Performance Studios 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 performance 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 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 Teachers or our Studio Director can happily be arranged via reception and our admin team is available during all timetabled classes.

• Footloose Performance Studios 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.

• Footloose Performance Studios 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 Footloose Performance Studios and may not be reproduced or sold by any students, parents or staff without permission of the Director.

Finally, it’s our pleasure to introduce our hand-picked faculty 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.

Director - Miss Candice

Admin - Karen & Aria
Our Teachers
Aria Elkington
Jane Stead
Kaitlyn Tavoletti
Makaila Thorne
Taylah Lowe