2018 Exam Entries:

TERM 2 2018:
Mon 30th Apr:
Term 2 starts
Sat 12th May: RAD Grade Exam entries close
Sun 13th May: RAD Vocational Exams
Fri 1st June: AJDA Jazz Exam entries close
Mon 4th Jun:
Queens Bday – No Classes on
2nd-7th July: Watching Week
Sat 7th July:
Last day of term 2
7th-8th Jul: Kairos Dance Convention
16th-20th July:
Exam holiday classes (timetable TBA)

TERM 3 2018:
Mon 23rd July:
Term 3 starts
Between 27th of July & 31st of Aug:
RAD Ballet Exams (Dates TBA by RAD)
Between 1st & 5th of Aug (Dates TBA by AJDA):
AJDA Jazz exams
Between 1st & 23rd of Sep: 
NZAMD Tap and Contemporary Exams (Dates TBA by NZAMD)
Sat 29th of Sep: 
Last day of term 3

TERM 4 2018:
Mon 15th Oct: 
Term 4 starts
7th-9th Dec: End of Year Shows
Sat 15th Dec: 
Last day of term 4

Uniform Requirements:
A list of the uniform items required for each class can be found on tour website shoredance.co.nz/uniforms. Please note that the uniform requirements are compulsory for all students, except for those attending adult classes (no uniform requirements). Adult students attending vocational level ballet classes are required to dress in vocational uniform as this is essential to be able to perform the work correctly at this level.

Jazz Shoes – Intro Level 2 upwards:
Many of our younger jazz students in particular are attending class in bare feet. Please ensure they are wearing the correct jazz shoes to jazz class from the start of term 2 so they are able to perform the work correctly and safely. 

Character Uniforms:
Please note that all students from Grade 1 ballet upwards are now expected to have the correct character shoes and character skirt at every ballet class. This is particularly essential for students who are entering in an exam as they need to be able to practice their character work wearing the correct shoes and skirt.

Pointe Shoes:
We would like all Intermediate Foundation students to please have their pointe shoes in time for the start of Term 2. We recommend visiting either The Dancer’s Wardrobe (319 Remuera Road) or Pure Dance (10 New North Road) to have your pointe shoes professionally fitted.

Uniform Shop:
You can purchase your uniform items from our uniform shop located at the studios. The shop is open during the school terms at the following times:
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesdays: 4:30-5:30pm
Fridays 4:15-5:15pm
Saturdays 9-10am (please note change of time)
Alternatively, you can purchase your dancewear online by visiting our online shop www.thedanceshop.co.nz. 

Second Hand Uniforms:
We have a Facebook group where you can list second hand uniform items you would like to sell, and purchase second hand uniform items. You can join this group by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shoredancesecondhanduniforms/ 

Hairstyles:
Please ensure that all students have their hair tied up neatly off their face for all dance classes. Ballet students from Primary level upwards are expected to come to every class with their hair in a ballet bun. This is to ensure the students are able to dance properly.

Facebook Group:
We have created a Facebook group for all of our Shore Dance parents/caregivers and students. We have decided to create this as a place we can easily communicate with each other regarding upcoming events, notices, and news. Parents/caregivers can also communicate with one another (i.e. to organise carpooling) and can notify teachers of students absences, plus much more! This will be a closed group so only Shore Dance members can join. To join this group, simply follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/shoredancemembers/ 

Social Media Pages:

To join our Shore Dance Facebook page, simply visit www.facebook.com/shoredance and “like” our page. You can also follow us on instagram: www.instagram. com/shoredance. This is a great way to see what is going on at Shore Dance, and we also run fun competitions and giveaways! If you have any photos of our classes or any events, please send them into us so we can share them with everyone.

Water Bottles:

It is important that students bring a water bottle with them to every class. Teachers will give the students water breaks during their classes to keep them hydrated. We recommend naming your drink bottle incase it is left behind. Please note that no food or sticky drinks are allowed in the studios.

Absences:

If your child is unable to attend class due to illness or any other reason, please let us know by either emailing contact@shoredance.co.nz or sending us a text message to 027 563 0883. If your child has an injury, they can still come along and watch the classes so they do not miss out on anything, especially those who are sitting exams.

Housekeeping:

Please ensure that you place all rubbish in the rubbish bins provided. If you have take away coffee cups to dispose of, please can you take them down to the kitchen and empty out any left over liquid into the sink before placing in the rubbish bags. Please push the chairs back up against the wall once you are finished with them, and place books/magazines back on the shelf when you are finished with them. We ask everyone to please respect our studios and waiting areas by keeping them tidy so everyone can enjoy the space.