Important dates

2026 Term dates

First week back: bring a friend week

Term 1: Sat 31st Jan to Thurs April 2

Holiday Mon Mar 9 labour Day

Term 2: Mon April 20 to Sat Jun 27

Holiday SAT 26th Apr ANZAC DAY

Term 3: Mon July 13 to Sat Sep 19

AFL GRAND FINAL ?

Term 4: Mon Oct 5 to Sat Dec 5

Holiday Tues 3rd November Melbourne Cup

DRESS REHEARSAL

Sun 15th November 2026

CONCERT DAY

Sunday November 29th 2026

10am to 5pm

Welcome back to Stageworks Academy 2026!
Last year finished on a high with a magnificent annual performance from our students. I felt so proud, reflecting on each student and how far they have progressed in confidence and skills. I was overwhelmed by the supportive feedback from parents and students. I send enormous gratitude to our volunteering parents who give so generously to help the students behind the scenes. Our competition team enjoyed great success, winning trophies and placing 2nd or 3rd in all their ballet, neo-classical, hip hop, jazz and contemporary sections entered. We will have some new staff joining our team who will be introduced very soon.

YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANY AUDITIONING NOW!

Our YPC students need to attend 4 lessons per week: 2 ballet classes, a hip hop and Contemporary. Please call Kat to discuss whether your child would be suited. They need to be able to focus for 2 hours at a time and be willing to engage in some home stretching and strengthening. As an added bonus, all YPC students perform speaking roles in the annual concert script.

TRY SOMETHING NEW!

In week 1 you can free- try any classes that interest you and see if they take your fancy. List yoyrself as a free trial and give it a go! We have Music theatre singing, dancing, jazz, hip hop, ballet and ACRO!!

NEW STUDENTS
It can be a little daunting being the new kid in the class. The start of the year is the best time to commence as there will be other newbies and the dance material will all be new. You may like to just watch the first lesson but joining in is encouraged and even more fun! New students can trial each of the classes they are interested in once. They need to be listed online for the trial.

What to wear to my first class?
Bare feet, leggings/ trackies shorts and a singlet or t-shirt are fine for your trial class. Please do not buy dance attire as we have set uniform and shoes.

What to expect at my first class?
5 minutes before class you and your parent can enter the hall and take a seat to watch the end of the class before. Come and sit with your teacher when the class before leave. There will be time to say hello before starting a fun warm up. You will learn some stretches, cool moves, travelling steps and part of a routine. There will be short breaks for a bathroom visit or a drink (please bring a water bottle). Your parent can stay to watch if you wish. There is often a dance game and reflection to finish.

Bringing a friend
Bringing a friend helps your child feel more comfortable in class and in Term 1 your child and their friend receives a gift such as a rhinestone tiara, fidget, or decorative pen.

RETURNING STUDENTS
There was a waiting list for 3 of the groups last year. I recommend signing in now for your preferred groups. You need to re-enrol from you Dancestudio-pro account. Fees need to be paid before lesson 1. New students can trial a lesson before committing. Class places are available to others until your enrolment is confirmed by submitting full fees.
SCHOOL CAMPUS STUDENTS
If your child is signing in for classes at one of our Primary School locations, please write their grade at the end of their name on Dancestudio-pro. Eg. Jane Bloggs 2B

NEW CLASS AT A TIME OF YOUR CHOICE
Is there a class you would like scheduled?
Please let me know if you and 5 friends would like a class of your choice at a particular time and we will do our best to accommodate.

I look forward to seeing you all from the start of February! Enjoy the sun and family time.
from Kat (Katrina Post)

Get in Touch

To book lessons, receive emails, update contact details, view your account and pay online, please create an account and log into dancestudio-pro. com. Please save the link and your password.

NEW APP

DanceStudio-Pro, our studio software provider, has released a brand new DanceStudio-Pro Parent Portal app. The app has all the same functions as the web-based Parent Portal with the added convenience of having it downloaded directly on your smartphone. The app is free and will allow you to register, pay, access your schedule, etc.

To get started:

Download the app from the
Apple store
or
Google Play
store
Enter your current DSP credentials
Click "log in"

NEW STUDENTS:

New students are welcome to attend 1 free trial before paying term fees. Please book online as though you intend to continue but hold off on paying fees. Please confirm after lesson 1, whether you would like to pay and continue or have the invoice deleted. Your child's place is saved once payment is made.

We have set uniforms and shoe requirements for each group. Please wait to be emailed our lists before making purchases. Please wear pure cotton socks and stretchy clothing that you can move freely in for your first lesson.

Stageworks Academy Child Safe Policy

Children have the right to feel safe. Stageworks Academy is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly learning environment. Our policy extends to all employees and volunteers to ensure that children are safe while in our care.

Discrimination is not tolerated. We value diversity and welcome children from all backgrounds. We pay particular attention to the safety needs of students from Aboriginal, culturally/linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities and children who identify as LGBTIQ+. Care is taken to provide appropriate changing areas for classes and performances to accommodate diverse needs and provide children with privacy.

We are inclusive of all children and their diverse needs. We may request additional assistance to be provided by the family during lessons, where the Performing Arts Teacher alone, might not be able to meet special needs of an individual student while running the class.

We aim to empower students. Students are actively encouraged to share their viewpoints and to reflect on our class learning and processes. As part of our creative processes, children are invited to offer input into our choreography, themes, costuming and music choices. Movement material must never be suggestive and music must not contain any explicit language.

We promote positive relationships between staff, volunteers and students and expect respectful interaction. We actively listen to students and families and act swiftly and thoroughly upon any concerns raised. A child who feels unsafe can discuss this with staff members and they will be taken seriously and their concerns acted upon.

We have no tolerance for child abuse. Volunteers and staff are required to provide proof of a valid Working with Children Check. They must sign and adhere to our child safe policy and take a responsible role in monitoring child safety. Staff and volounteers are required to report any incidence or suspected incidence of child abuse immediately to Katrina Post. If an allegation is made against a staff member or volunteer, they will be stood down while under investigation from relevant authorities.

Definitions of Abuse:

Physical abuse is when a child suffers or is likely to suffer from significant harm from a non accidental physical injury. Sexual abuse is when a child suffers or is likely to suffer from significant harm from sexual abuse such as when a child is exploited for sexual gratification. Emotional and psychological abuse is when a child suffers or is likely to suffer emotional or psychological harm that can significantly damage the child’s emotional or intellectual health and development. Neglect occurs when a child’s physical development or health has been or is significantly damaged. Neglect can refer to the omission or deprivation of food, clothing, warmth, hygiene, supervision, medical care or safety. Child abuse includes any action that results in the actual or potential harm to a child in circumstances where the child’s parents have not protected or are unable to protect the child. Grooming might involve targeting a specific child, isolating them, giving them special unnecessary attention and gifts and sexualising the relationship.

PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING CHILD ABUSE

Firstly, if a staff member/instructor/volunteer becomes aware of an incident or allegation of abuse or has reasonable grounds to form a belief of abuse, they must ensure the child/ren are safe and away from further risk of harm and report the incident or allegation to Katrina Post.

If a staff member/instructor/volunteer is concerned about the immediate risk to the child, or criminal conduct has occurred, that person must call 000 and report the matter to the Victorian Police immediately. If a staff member/instructor receives information that leads them to belief that an offence has been committed, mandatory reporting requirements must be met, including reporting firstly to Katrina Post and then to Victoria Police and DHHS Child Protection Unit.

Upon enrolling each year, parents are required to read the photography permission policy and either give consent or opt out. If they opt out, a no-photo symbol shows up on the online roll next to their child’s name throughout the year. Staff members must tell children when they are taking footage or photos of them. Children themselves may also choose to not take part in photography or filming at any given time. Parents will be informed prior to the yearly professional photography session and will be reminded that they can opt out. To opt out they must visit their Dance Studio Pro profile and select the Photo Opt out option. Children will never be named on social media. Children will not be filmed or photographed while wearing any logos from their Primary/Secondary school uniform.

Reviewing and maintaining our Child Safe policy

A Stageworks Academy Committee of 3 VIT qualified members reviews our child safe policy and procedures yearly to ensure effective and current child-safe policy is created and maintained. The policy is available on the Info page of the Stageworks Academy Website and on the Dance Studio Pro online enrolment platform.

https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/stageworksacademy