Fees
Tiny Tots - 30min per week = $105 per term
Pre-primary - 40min per week = $149 per term
Primary - 80min per week = $298 per term
Preparatory - 2hrs per week = $397 per term
Level 1 - 2hrs per week = $397 per term
Level 2 - 2.5hrs per week = $497 per term
Level 3 - 3hrs per week = $529 per term OR add optional 1.25hr open ballet class per week - 4.25hrs per week = $709 per term
Level 4 - 4.75hrs per week = $733 per term
Level 5 - 4.75hrs per week = $733 per term
Senior Level - 4.75hrs per week = $733 per term
Fees are a flat rate regardless of term length. Fees exclude GST and are subject to change.
Terms & Conditions of Payments
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Fees exclude GST and are subject to change.
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Term fees and payments will be invoiced during school holidays and are due by the end of week two of each given term. Late payments incur a $20 late fee and students may not continue to participate in classes until rectified
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An annual administration/insurance fee of $25.00 will be included on your term 1 invoice
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A production and costume fee of $75 for our end of year performance will be included on your term 3 invoice, as well as additional fees for additional costumes
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External examination fees are set by Ballet Conservatoire and are subject to change
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Refunds will not be issued for state implemented lockdowns. Instead, regular classes will continue online OR make up classes will be offered at a later date (usually in the school holidays)
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Fees are a commitment made per term, refunds will not be issued for mid-term withdrawals
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Refunds cannot be offered for absences, however students may attend a make up class in a lower level
Studio Requirements
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Students must be enrolled in all classes for their level, this is to allow students to learn syllabus and performance work
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Students must have at least 75% attendance to be able to participate in any performances/exams
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Students may be invited to participate in external examinations at the studio owner's discretion
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All students are encouraged to participate in annual internal examinations to receive feedback
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All students are invited and encouraged to attend our Mid-year Showcase week (in-studio at the end of term 2) and End of Year Production (theatre performance at the end of term 4)
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Audience members will not be permitted to take photos or videos during any live-theatre performances due to copyright and privacy laws
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Students must be in correct uniform for all classes
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Students participating in Pilates classes will require their own Pilates mat and theraband
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Female students moving into Level 4 will be required to see a physiotherapist for a pre-pointe assessment
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If students are to appear at any events including but not limited to; examinations, competitions and fundraisers, students must represent The Extension Ballet Studio in a professional manner. This includes being on time, being well groomed and in uniform, and being polite to others in attendance
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The Extension Ballet Studio has a zero tolerance policy for bullying and strives to be inclusive and provide equal opportunities for all students
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The Extension Ballet Studio is required to enforce all government mandated rules in regards to COVID-19.
Uniform
Please note that Mino Dance in Bendigo has now permanently closed. Uniforms can be purchased from Mino Dance Sunbury, or in person/online at any Energetiks or Bloch stores
The Extension Ballet Studio pride ourselves on professional presentation. Students must be in correct uniform for all classes with hair in a neat ballet bun, or out of face for boys. The only accepted hair accessories are a bun wrap or classical ballet bow to match uniform colours. All watches and jewellery must be removed prior to classes other than stud or sleeper earrings. Please note - only bodystockings or ballet underwear are to be worn under leotards.
Tiny Tots:
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Any ballet leotard & skirt
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Theatrical Pink ballet tights (no ballet socks please)
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Pink ballet shoes with elastics
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Any fitted tshirt/singlet, leggings/bike shorts and black ballet shoes with black socks for boys
Pre-primary & Primary:
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Pink gathered front leotard
(CL11 Energetiks Annabelle Camisole BALLET PINK - Child)
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(Bloch Overture Obelia Princess Seam Girls Leotard - 'french rose')
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Pink skirt
(CS24 Energetiks Juliette Skirt BALLET PINK - Child)
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(Bloch Chayanne Chiffon Short Circle Girls Skirt - 'french rose')
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Theatrical Pink ballet tights (no ballet socks please)
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Pink leather ballet shoes with elastics
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Optional crossover in matching uniform colour
Preparatory & Level 1:
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Blue gathered front leotard
(CL11 Energetiks Annabelle Camisole BABY BLUE - Child)
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(Bloch Overture Obelia Princess Seam Girls Leotard- 'bluebird')
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Blue skirt
(CS24 Energetiks Juliette Skirt BABY BLUE - Child)
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(Bloch Chayanne Chiffon Short Circle Girls Skirt - 'bluebird')
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White elastic waist band (1 inch width) - elastic can be purchased from Spotlight/Lincraft
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Theatrical Pink ballet tights (no ballet socks please)
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Pink split-sole leather ballet shoes (ribbons required for examinations & performances)
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Optional crossover in matching uniform colour
Level 2 & Level 3:
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'Cerise'/'Boysenberry' gathered front leotard
(CL11 Energetiks Annabelle Camisole CERISE - Child)
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(Bloch Celena French Princess Line Girls Leotard - 'boysenberry')
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'Cerise'/'Boysenberry' wrap skirt
(CS01 Energetiks Melody Skirt CERISE - Child)
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White elastic waist band (1 inch width) - elastic can be purchased from Spotlight/Lincraft
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Theatrical Pink ballet tights
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Canvas or leather split-sole ballet shoes (leather ballet shoes with ribbons required for examinations & performances)
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Optional crossover in matching uniform colour
Level 4 & Level 5:
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Navy gathered front leotard
(AL11 Energetiks Annabelle Camisole NAVY - Adult)
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(Bloch Imperial Paradise Womens Contour Leotard - 'night')
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Navy wrap skirt
(AS01 Energetiks Melody Skirt NAVY - Adult)
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(Bloch Geena Womens Skirt - 'navy')
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White elastic waist band (1 inch width) - elastic can be purchased from Spotlight/Lincraft
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Theatrical Pink ballet tights
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Canvas split-sole ballet shoes (ribbons required for examinations & performances)
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Pointe shoes with ribbons & elastic
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Demi-pointe shoes with ribbons (only required for external examinations)
Senior Level:
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Black gathered front leotard
(AL11 Energetiks Annabelle Camisole BLACK - Adult)
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(Bloch Overture Obelia Princess Seam Womens Leotard- 'black')
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Black wrap skirt
(AS01 Energetiks Melody Skirt BLACK - Adult)
OR
(Bloch Geena Womens Skirt - 'black')
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White elastic waist band (1 inch width) - elastic can be purchased from Spotlight/Lincraft
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Theatrical Pink ballet tights
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Canvas split-sole ballet shoes (ribbons required for examinations & performances)
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Pointe shoes with ribbons & elastic
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Demi-pointe shoes with ribbons (only required for external examinations)
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Navy or black half practice tutu (only required for external examinations)
Male Uniform (all levels):
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White leotard (cap-sleeve or singlet)
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Black tights/leggings or fitted bike shorts (to be worn over leotard)
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Black socks (mid-shin height, worn over tights)
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Black canvas ballet shoes
