l Rosatutu Studios | Ballet School Enrolment Information | Ballet Classes

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Email:
rosalind@rosatutu-dance.com.au

Telephone: 02 47 543515 or
0407 881 776

Postal address:
P O Box 244, Springwood, NSW 2777

Main Studio: Christ Church Hall, 345 Great Western Highway Springwood (enter carpark from Charles Street) or Other location: Ellison Public School Hall, Ellison Road, Springwood.

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Enrolment Information

Enrolments are now being accepted for 2024.  New students thinking about joining may do so through the year up until the end of Term 2, 1 July 2024 and for 2025 at any time.

We have an enrolment day at the end of January or early February in preparation for the beginning of the dance school year. For 2024, this will be on Saturday 3rd February 2024, 10am-12noon at our main Studio, Christ Church Hall, Springwood, NSW 2777.

Rosatutu dance classes for Term 1 commence from Monday 5th February 2024.  Our classes generally keep to school terms throughout the year.

Term 2 from 29th April 2024

Term 3 from 22nd July 2024

Term 4 from 14th October 2024

How to enrol

Telephone or email us to discuss the class or classes. Our enrolment form can be downloaded from the link on the left.  The completed form may be brought with you if you plan to come to Enrolment Day or emailed to us. Email is rosalind@rosatutu-dance.com.au

Our current Timetable can be viewed here

Guide to Fees information

Details of our fees can be seen on the Schedule of Fees. Any clarification or further details obtained by telephoning Miss Rosalind.

Invoices are issued at the commencement of each term.  Fees are due and payable within 2 weeks. Students who enrol in multiple classes at the school are able to take advantage of 'class packages' in the fees structure.

Missed classes are not refundable. Students who miss a class are welcome to make it up by attending a class at the level above or below.

Payable with the Term 1 Fees is the Student Protection Insurance annual Premium. This premium is payable only once by each student each year.  Payable with Term 4 fees will be the Annual Concert administration and costume hire charges.

Prospective Classical ballet examination students are expected to enrol in the recommended additional classes as well as those classes scheduled for their level. These additional classes must be taken at Rosatutu Studios.

Please be aware of the following requirement: Three (3) weeks notice is required if students wish to withdraw from their enrolment for any classes or the full term fees are payable. This means please let us know before the end of term if you will not be returning the following term. 24 hours notice is required for cancellation of a private lesson or you will be charged for the lesson.

Grooming and Uniform

The dance school has a 'uniform' or dance costume for all classes. Rosatutu Studios is registered with, and the uniform is available from, any of the dance supply shops in the area.

Please see this link to the uniform requirements

A dancer's body is their 'tool of trade' to be trained correctly to move to the very best of each student's ability. Dance requires the correct dress or costume in order to perform the dance movements and to allow the teachers to train the movements without having to deal with inappropriate or incorrect attire. Part of the ettiquette for Classical ballet class is to take pride in being perfectly groomed. It is an important aspect of all dance presentation. Hair must be neatly in a bun (classical classes) or tied back in a pony tail for all jazz or contemporary classes.

T-shirts for the school, with the Rosatutu logo front and back, are part of the uniform for Jazz and Contemporary classes.  The order form can be viewed here T-shirts order form

Dance jackets for Rosatutu Studios are available to purchase. The jacket is in the school colours of burgundy, black and white with our logo proudly displayed on the back.  The school's dance jackets are for use travelling to and from class and at outside performances. They are not for wearing in class!

Child Safety and Class Etiquette

Rosatutu Studios has a Child Safety Policy to ensure all our students can attend classes in a safe and caring environment.  All our teachers and volunteers are committed to upholding the policy.  The policy is available to all students, parents (both current and prospective), and to our volunteers and teachers.

When students enroll at Rosatutu Studios and join the classes they undertake, in doing so, to meet the class etiquette and standards expected. There is an expected code of behaviour to which our students are asked to repect for the benefit of everyone.

This is important as these standards are essential to ensure all students in every class are given the opportunity to learn to dance in a pleasant atmosphere conducive to learning, to minimise completely any chances of accidents occurring, to establish a uniform standard of expected dress and behavior from everyone, to allow teachers to teach effectively and both teachers and students to enjoy all their classes.

Please see the links to the Child Safety Policy and Code of Behaviour.

Helpful guide to Classical classes

I have a schedule for recommended classes to attend for students at all Classical ballet grade levels. As well as assisting to maintain a recognizable standard of classical ballet for their level, attendance would also serve to widen the student’s dance horizons and develop additional dance skills. These recommended classes must be taken at Rosatutu Studios. (please see our  Recommended classes sheet)

The age guides are approximate only. Please discuss the most appropriate class for your child with Miss Rosalind

Classical Ballet

  • Ballet Blossoms and the Movement and Music class (3 – 5 years olds)
    • Short half hour fun class introducing little ones to freedom of movement, inspiration for imagination, basic ballet steps which they can master and enjoy and creative use of movement. We use lots of props to encourage co-ordination and stimulate their imagination.
  • Classical Pre-Primary and Primary classes (approx. 6 – 8 year olds)
    • This is the beginning of classical training at a basic level with the emphasis being on musicality, stimulating their imagination and creativity within the syllabus. Exams may be undertaken for these levels.
  • Classical Grades 1 – 3 (approx.8 – 11 year olds)
    • The development of Ballet technique is continued with new steps added at each level together with the student’s ability to listen carefully to music, develop an understanding of French ballet terms and movements, and some self discipline so to better achieve their technique. Exams may be undertaken for those students meeting the required standard. Students in Grades 2 and 3 need to be studying dance for 2-3 hours per week.
  • Classical Grades 4 – 6 (approx 11 – 13 year olds)
    • These levels are considered the beginning of the major work and provide the essential basic if students wish to continue their dance training into the vocational levels. Again new steps are added at each level. Students do need to be a bit more serious with their classical dance training at these grades!
  • Majors (Intermediate, Advanced 1) (approx. 13-14 years +)
    • These are the major levels for classical ballet training and students undertaking examinations at these levels are considered vocational dancers.

Jazz classes

  • Junior jazz (7 - 11 years)
    • Fun class to introduce the young students to freedom of movement and basic jazz steps and movements which they can master. We use lots of appropriate music for these students to encourage rhythmic musicality and co-ordination of movement.
  • Intermediate/Senior jazz (13 years +)
    • These classes are designed to develop the jazz dance technique of both the recreational student and those children adding on a class to their classical syllabus to widen their dance horizons. Appropriate music is carefully chosen for these classes.  They are set at a more advanced level of instruction. It is recommended that students coming into this class have done a number of years training in dance.
    • This class is also appropriate for the recreational student wanting to dance for sheer enjoyment. Training in jazz technique is provided within an entertaining and enjoyable environment

Contemporary classes

  • Contemporary (11 - 15 years)
    • This is a class which introduces students to contemporary dance movements but has some more advanced elements designed to develop the contemporary dance technique. The class includes stretching. The class should appeal to students both new to the style and those who have had some years of training who like a challenge.

Adult classes

There are two levels of classes - 'Getting into ballet' level and a 'more advanced' level.