Events
Term Dates – commencing Monday of each term and finishing on the last Saturday of each term
Term 1 |
Monday |
2 nd February |
- |
Saturday |
4 th April |
Term 2 |
Monday |
20 th April |
- |
Saturday |
27 th June |
Term 3 |
Monday |
13 th July |
- |
Saturday |
19 th September |
Term 4 |
Monday |
5 th October |
- |
Saturday |
12 th December |
Public Holidays
New Years Day |
Thursday |
1 st January |
Australia Day |
Monday |
26 th January |
Labour Day |
Monday |
9 th March |
Good Friday |
Friday |
10 th April |
Easter Saturday |
Saturday |
11 th April |
Easter Monday |
Monday |
13 th April |
ANZAC Day |
Wednesday |
25 th April |
Queen's Birthday |
Monday |
8 th June |
Melbourne Cup Day |
Tuesday |
3 rd November |
Christmas Day Holiday |
Friday |
25 th December |
Boxing Day Holiday |
Saturday |
26 th December |
ASSESSMENTS & EXAMINATIONS
We teach the Russian Vaganova Method of Classical ballet from The Imperial Russian Academy of Ballet. Our external examiners are highly qualified in this method.
Assessment & Examination Fees
All internal assessment and external examination fees (see Appendix II) must be paid in full prior to examinations. These will be invoiced with Term 4 fees.
Classical Ballet Internal Assessments
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Pre-Primary |
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1.00 pm |
1.45 pm |
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Primary |
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1.45 pm |
2.45 pm |
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Prep Level 1 |
Sunday 11th October |
2.45 pm |
3.45 pm |
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Level 1 |
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3.45 pm |
4.45 pm |
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Level 2 |
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4.45 pm |
5.45 pm |
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Level 3 |
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1.00 pm |
2.15 pm |
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Level 4 |
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2.15 pm |
3.30 pm |
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Level 5 |
Sunday 18th October |
3.30 pm |
4.45 pm |
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Senior Level 1 |
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4.45 pm |
6.00 pm |
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Senior Level 2 |
Tuesday 20th October |
During class |
Classical Ballet External Examinations: Junior & Intermediate Levels
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Primary |
Sunday 25th October |
1.00 pm |
1.45 pm |
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Prep Level 1 |
1.45 pm |
2.45 pm |
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Level 1 |
2.45 pm |
3.45 pm |
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Level 2 |
4.00 pm |
5.00 pm |
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Level 3 |
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5.00 pm |
6.15 pm |
Classical Ballet External Examinations: Sub-Senior & Senior Levels
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Level 4 |
Sunday 8th November |
1.00 pm |
2.15 pm |
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Level 5 |
2.15 pm |
3.30 pm |
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Senior Level 1 |
3.30 pm |
4.45 pm |
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Senior Level 2 |
5.00 pm |
6.30 pm |
Jazz & Tap Examinations (during regular class)
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Junior, Intermediate, Sub Senior & Senior Jazz |
Friday 23rd October |
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Sub Jnr, Junior, Inter, Sub Senior & Senior Tap |
Friday 23rd October |
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Advanced Jazz |
Wed 21st October |
Character & Contemporary External Examinations (during regular class)
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Junior & Intermediate Contemporary |
Tuesday 27th October |
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Senior Contemporary |
Thursday 29th October |
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Junior Character |
Monday 26th October |
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Intermediate & Senior Character |
Thursday 29th October |
MDT Full-time Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary (during regular class)
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MDT Full-time ballet – 1st year |
Date TBA |
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MDT Full-time ballet – 2nd year |
Date TBA |
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MDT Full-time jazz – 1st year |
Date TBA |
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MDT Full-time jazz – 2nd year |
Date TBA |
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MDT Full-time contemporary – 1st year |
Date TBA |
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MDT Full-time contemporary – 2nd year |
Date TBA |
Open Weeks
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Term 2 |
Monday 11th May |
to |
Saturday 16th May |
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Term 3 |
Monday 10th August |
to |
Saturday 15th August |
CONCERT PERFORMANCE DATES 2009
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MDT Company – First Season
SDC & MDT mid-year production
The 360 Centre, Lower Plenty |
Saturday 2nd May
Evening: 7.30pm
Sunday 3rd May
Matinee: 2.30pm
Saturday 13th June
(performance starts at 5 pm) |
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“Winter in Banyule” Performance
The 360 Centre, Lower Plenty |
Saturday in August (TBA)
2.30 pm – 4 pm |
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MDT presents “Swan Lake”
The 360 Centre, Lower Plenty
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Friday 28th August
Evening: 7.30pm
Saturday 29th August
Evening: 7.30pm
Sunday 30th August Matinee: 2.30pm
Matinee 2.30pm
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MDT Term 2 Holiday Rehearsals for “Swan Lake”
Monday 29th June – Friday 4th July &
Monday 7th July – Friday 11th July
FULL cast MUST be present at these daytime rehearsals.
Some evening rehearsals (TBA) may be required. |
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SDC & MDT in-house performance
The 360 Centre, Lower Plenty |
Wednesday 18th November
Evening: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm |
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Normal classes will take place from 4pm – 5.30pm and continue after 8.30 pm where applicable. A rehearsal will take place from 4.30pm.
Tickets ($10.00) available at the door (proceeds go towards production costs)
Awards, examination reports and certificates will be presented at the conclusion of the performance. |
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SDC & MDT End of year performances
The 360 Centre, Lower Plenty
MDT Company – Final Season
The 360 Centre, Lower Plenty
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Saturday 5th December
Evening: 5.00pm
Thursday 10th December
Evening: 7.30pm
Sunday 13th December
Matinee: 2.30pm |
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