2021 CONCERT INFORMATION
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WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR....
This year we will be holding two concerts! This will also be our first year in our new and incredible venue - Bunjil Place!
We make every effort to ensure our concerts are as enjoyable as possible for all involved, with this in mind, we would like to advise that our afternoon show will be longer than previous years.
Please note: All Kinder age children will all be in our shorter morning show.
Unlike many other activities, students have been working towards this day for much of the year and we thank you for your patience and excitement for what will be a super epic show! We anticipate the afternoon show will run for around three hours which includes an interval for our audience members.
While we do our best to keep the show flowing, we also thank you for your patience should there be an occasional stoppage. Pre-planning will ensure this is kept to a minimum, but as you can understand working with children, sometimes last minute toilet trips or quick costume changes can mean a small delay.
We are SO EXCITED for our students to have the opportunity to perform in such a beautiful, grand theatre and can't wait to share all of their hard work with you!
More questions?
We understand this information may bring up some questions.
Any stress or questions please let us know :).
TUESDAY DECEMBER 21 - Concert Day
MONDAY DECEMBER 20 - Rehearsal Day
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20 and 21 - Photo Days (bookings required)
DATE: Monday December 20
TIMES: Please see below
LOCATION: BUNJIL PLACE - 2 Patrick Northeast Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Students are to please arrive 10 minutes before their allotted time to sign in. Sign in will be with the Bunjil Place staff, Confident Kids and Inspire Academy staff will then take students backstage.
Please ensure your child is NOT LATE, as they may miss their item and latecomers make it difficult to run the rehearsal.
Rehearsal is Compulosory for students to perform in the show.
Bunjil Place is an incredible theatre with dressing rooms on three levels. Students who are not able to attend rehearsal will not be familiar with where to go and their positions on stage. Rehearsals allow students to calm their nerves, rehearse their dance in the large space and ensure they know where to go and when.
If your child is unable to make rehearsal due to extenuating circumstance, please let us know ASAP.
PERFORMER DROP OFF - SIGN IN AND OUT
PLEASE DROP OFF PERFORMERS AT THE STAGE DOOR
This is located at the back of the building. Please follow the signs.
Parents will be required to sign students in and out. This will be with Bunjil Place staff and may take a little longer than previous years. We thank you for your patience. Our staff will then walk students to their dressing rooms.
WHAT TO WEAR TO REHEARSAL:
For rehearsal please wear your class attire and correct shoes (if in a dance class).
Costumes, hair and make up are NOT required for rehearsal.
WHAT TO BRING TO REHEARSAL:
Please bring a bag with ALL ITEMS NAMED.
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Dance Shoes (if in a dance class)
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Jumper
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Water-bottle
FOOD AT REHEARSAL
We ask all performers to please come well prepared with plenty of food and water. Please ensure all food is clearly named. Children WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SHARE FOOD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
We have multiple students with food allergies and as such we strictly prohibit any foods containing nuts/seeds, chocolate, eggs and no fizzy or sticky drinks. Any food found containing these ingredients will be taken by staff to ensure the safety of all performers.
If you have concerns about your child eating during this time please feel free to call Jenny on 0422 221 461 no later than the week before concert.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
IMPORTANT - If your child has an allergy or anaphylaxis we ask that an action plan, epipen and letter from your Doctor is supplied (the same information as is required by schools). Please see us to discuss this. If there is an occurrence where any Confident Kids or Inspire Academy staff member deems it necessary, an ambulance will be called on behalf of the student and parent. This will be at the cost of the student’s parent. Parents will also be contacted as soon as practically possible and brought backstage.
ASTHMA PUFFERS, EPI PENS AND OTHER MEDICATION
If your child requires an asthma puffer or epi-pen, please provide this information in writing (including an action plan) prior to concert and let MICHELLE know on the day where your child's puffer or epi-pen is stored.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this please contact Michelle confident_kids.michelle@hotmail.com prior to concert day.
Not other medication will be allowed backstage.
REHEARSAL TIMES
DATE SUMMARY
Please pop these important dates in your diary!
We understand a Monday and Tuesday (after school has finished for the year) are not ideal dates for concert and rehearsal. We would usually hold these events on a weekend but due to theatre availability and our original dates being cancelled due to Covid restrictions, we have had to do the best we can, with the focus of giving these kids an opportunity to GET ON STAGE in 2021!
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
CONCERT 1 AND 2 - INFORMATION
DATE: Tuesday December 21
TIMES: Please see below
LOCATION: BUNJIL PLACE - 2 Patrick Northeast Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Please note: It is VERY IMPORTANT students arrive on time at the very latest. Late students mean a late start, or worse yet, may not be able to perform if their group is already ready to go on stage. We do not have the ability to run late children to their dressing rooms to get changed just before the show.
Please check which concert your child’s class is in carefully. Extension team, Troupes and Senior/Intermediate Ballet will be in both concerts.
PERFORMER DROP OFF - SIGN IN AND OUT
PLEASE DROP OFF PERFORMERS AT THE STAGE DOOR
This is located at the back of the building. Please follow the signs.
Parents will be required to sign students in and out. This will be with Bunjil Place staff and may take a little longer than previous years. We thank you for your patience. Our staff will then walk students to their dressing rooms.
WHAT TO WEAR TO CONCERT:
Students must arrive in their regular clothes with the following underneath:
Females - tan leotard (supplied prior to concert day)
Males - black singlet (supplied prior to concert day) and black underwear
This is strictly part of our child protection policy to ensure students backstage are always clothed while changing into their costumes.
WHAT TO BRING TO CONCERT:
Please bring a bag with ALL ITEMS labelled.
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Dance Shoes (if in a dance class)
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Jumper
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Water-bottle
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Items listed in the make-up/hair/tights section below
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Back up bobby pins and hair ties if required
FOOD AT CONCERT
We ask all performers to please come well prepared with plenty of food and water. Please ensure all food is clearly named. Children WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SHARE FOOD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
We have multiple students with food allergies and as such we strictly prohibit any foods containing nuts/seeds, chocolate, eggs and no fizzy or sticky drinks. Any food found containing these ingredients will be taken by staff to ensure the safety of all performers.
If you have concerns about your child eating during this time please feel free to call Jenny on 0422 221 461 no later than the week before concert.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
IMPORTANT - If your child has an allergy or anaphylaxis we ask that an action plan, epipen and letter from your Doctor is supplied (the same information as is required by schools). Please see us to discuss this. If there is an occurrence where any Confident Kids or Inspire Academy staff member deems it necessary, an ambulance will be called on behalf of the student and parent. This will be at the cost of the student’s parent. Parents will also be contacted as soon as practically possible and brought backstage.
ASTHMA PUFFERS, EPI PENS AND OTHER MEDICATION
If your child requires an asthma puffer or epi-pen, please provide this information in writing (including an action plan) prior to concert and let MICHELLE know on the day where your child's puffer or epi-pen is stored.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this please contact Michelle confident_kids.michelle@hotmail.com prior to concert day.
Not other medication will be allowed backstage.
CONCERT 1
TIMES
9:15am - Students drop off open
9:30am - Student drop off closed
10:30am - SHOW TIME!
We believe this show will run for around an hour, allowing our kinder age dancers a relaxed concert experience.
CLASSES IN CONCERT 1
CONCERT 2
TIMES
1:15pm - Students drop off open
1:30pm - Student drop off closed
2:30pm - SHOW TIME!
PLEASE BE PREPARED - we plan for this show to run for around 3 HOURS. This is our biggest concert yet and we are excited to share it with you. Unlike many other sports and activities, this is our one big day for the year.
We thank you so much in advance for your patience during this epic show!
For those with young children, there is a sound proof room at the back of the theatre that can be utilised as needed while still being able to view the show.
CLASSES IN CONCERT 2
PHOTO DAYS
DATES - Saturday November 20 and Sunday November 21
TIMES - Please book your preferred time at the link below
VENUE - Our Studio, 6/10-12 Morialta Road, Cranbourne West.
This year, like last year, we will be offering photo days via booking only.
These are a wonderful opportunity for students to have photos taken in their costumes to purchase as a keepsake!
Photos will again be taken by Heather Rose. Heather has worked with children for well over 20 years and has a working with children check. She has also won a large number of photography awards and we are excited to have her at our studio again.
An individual photo will be taken in each costume. Photos will then be available for purchase online in the weeks following.
HOW TO ARRIVE
Please ensure your child has the required items for concert day (See Below - tan leotard or black singlet, tights, correct shoes etc), hair and make up (if wearing make up) as described in the make up and hair section on this page.
Miss Jenny and Miss Michelle will be on site to assist students and parents will be asked to please wait outside to ensure we don’t ruin the surprise for the big day!
BOOKINGS OPEN NOVEMBER 3 AT 8:00PM
https://www.trybooking.com/BVCYE
(please note there are limited spaces. Please book early to ensure your preferred time slot)
HAIR, MAKE UP, COSTUMES AND SHOES
FOR CONCERT AND PHOTO DAY
HAIR
ALL STUDENTS
Where possible students are to have their hair in a high slick bun.
STUDENTS WITH VERY SHORT HAIR
Please ensure it is neatly out of their face.
MAKE UP
Make up has always been, and remains optional at our school
As stage lights are very strong they tend to wash out Performer’s faces. We recommend that Performers wear basic make up, but it is not compulsory if you or your child does not feel comfortable in make up.
GIRLS - Basic stage make up consists of:
* Foundation
* Blush
* Brown/Light Brown Eyeshadow
* Eyeliner
* Mascara
* Lipstick (Red)
BOYS - Often boys prefer not to wear stage make up until they are a little older, and it is again, not compulsory. This is for individual families to decide. Boys may wear the same as the girls if they choose, or basic stage make up for boys often consists of:
* Foundation
* Blush
TAN LEOTARDS AND BLACK SINGLETS - MUST BE WORN
Costumes will be supplied on the day by Confident Kids and Inspire Academy (hired to students).
You will not need to bring these on the day.
FEMALE STUDENTS
All female students will be provided a tan leotard to keep! (This was included in your concert fee)
Student MUST ARRIVE in their tan leotard. This will allow students to change with their other female classmates while always remaining clothed and is part of our child protection policy.
Regular class clothes can be worn over the leotard.
Please wear leotards UNDERNEATH tights.
For older students we also recommend a supportive convertible bra with invisible straps.
MALE STUDENTS
All male students will be provided a black singlet to keep! (This was included in your concert fee)
Student MUST ARRIVE in their black singlet and black underwear underneath their regular clothes. This will allow students to change with their other male classmates while always remaining clothed and is part of our child protection policy. Regular class clothes can be worn over the singlet.
COSTUMES
Costumes will be supplied on the day by Confident Kids and Inspire Academy (hired to students).
You will not need to bring these on the day.
TIGHTS, PANTS AND SHOES
Please wear leotards UNDERNEATH tights.
For older students we also reccomend a supportive convertible bra with invisible straps
Students are required to please bring the following:
KINDER AGE STUDENTS
BABYBALLET and LITTLE DANCING STARS - JAZZ
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Pink ballet shoes
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Pink ballet tights (Theatrical Pink)
LITTLE DANCING STARS - TAP
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Black tap shoes
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Pink ballet tights (Theatrical Pink)
LITTLE HOPPERS
- Runners
- Black loose pants
SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS
ALL BALLET STUDENTS
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Pink ballet shoes
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Pink ballet tights (Theatrical Pink - convertible suggested if student is also in other classes) - girls
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Tights and shoes (as discussed) - boys
ALL CONTEMPORARY STUDENTS
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"Foot Undeez"
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Pink ballet tights (Theatrical Pink) - must be convertible - girls
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Black tights - boys
ALL JAZZ AND MUSIC THEATRE STUDENTS
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Black jazz shoes
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Skin coloured tights - girls
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Black pants - boys
ALL TAP STUDENTS
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Black tap shoes
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Skin coloured tights
ALL ACROBATIC AND DANCE CIRQUE STUDENTS
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Bare feet
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Skin coloured tights (must be convertible) - girls
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Black pants - boys
ALL HIP HOP AND B STREET CREW STUDENTS
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Runners
ALL SINGERS
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An outfit that suits your song
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Any shoes you would like
JUNIOR TROUPE
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Black jazz shoes
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Skin coloured tights
INTERMEDIATE TROUPE
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"Foot Undeez"
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Pink ballet tights (Theatrical Pink) - must be convertible - girls
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Black leggings - boys
EXTENSION TEAM
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"Foot Undeez"
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Black jazz shoes
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Pink ballet tights (Theatrical Pink) - must be convertible - girls
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Skin colour tights - girls
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Black leggings - boys
PHOTOS FOR REFERENCE
SHOES AND TIGHTS
Pink Ballet Shoes
Black Jazz Shoes
Black Tap Shoes
Foot Undeez
Runners
Ballet (Theatrical Pink) - Convertible
Skin Tone (colour may vary from student to student)
Tickets for our concerts will be sold through Bunjil Place.
Costs and a link will be provided to families once we have received these.
Our concert will again be recorded by a professional videographer and will be available for preorder prior to concert. More information will be sent through in the coming weeks.
Thank you so much, and we CAN'T WAIT for an awesome day!