To start us off, it’s important to us here at Adrenaline Performing Arts that all members of our team share our vision, our purpose and the philosophy that encompasses everything we do both in and outside of our classes. This is a vision that is shared and demonstrated by the Directors, Teachers and Staff Members at our studio and it is the driving force behind every interaction with our students and their families.

At Adrenaline Performing Arts we pride ourselves on creating a positive and nurturing environment where our students feel at home.  We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of training with our team of fully qualified teachers where our students learn the importance of a good work ethic whilst developing a love for performing arts. Our faculty teach with passion and are dedicated to bringing the best out of every student.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to create an environment where lovers of performing arts can thrive as a community, build talent and ignite their passion. 

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide an empowering and supportive environment where students can be inspired to reach their fullest potential through their individual journey.

OUR VALUES

At Adrenaline Performing Arts we believe in:

• DEDICATION - We value hard work, commitment and resilience

• IMPROVEMENT - We value progress over perfection

• RESPECT - We value self respect and respect for others

• TEAMWORK - We value working together as a community and having a safe space for all

• INTEGRITY - We value honesty and expect staff and students to be accountable

Before pulling on those dance shoes, it’s important that all families – whether returning or new complete their enrolment so we can ensure we have the most up-to-date contact details for you and have you review the terms and conditions of enrolment. This information includes you and your child's details, any medical conditions, our waivers, insurances and your payment details.

Enrolments are completed online through our Parent Portal. Your annual registration fee must be paid in full upon enrolment. This registration fee covers your personal liability insurance with Dancesurance as well as music licensing fees.

We encourage all of our students and families to try a variety of dance styles and we are more than happy to accommodate trial classes for existing students who are wanting to try something a bit different. Please contact our admin team if you would like to try a new class and we will happily schedule you in for a trial (provided the class has not reached capacity).

At Adrenaline Performing Arts we run classes in line with school terms in QLD. Please see our 2024 term dates below.

TERM 1

Monday 22nd January to Thursday 28 March

TERM 2

Monday 15 April to Saturday 22 June

TERM 3

Monday 8 July to Saturday 14 September

TERM 4

Monday 30 September to Saturday 7 December

PLEASE NOTE CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:

• Friday 26 January (Australia Day)

• Thursday 25 April (Anzac Day)

We understand wholeheartedly how busy the lives and schedules of families can get as the year rolls on, so we try to get all of our important dates organised and ready for you so you can plan other commitments. Here we have listed some of our most important “Save the Dates” and more details will be released as we get closer to the events. If you know ahead of time that your family will be unable to attend these events due to planned holidays or existing commitments, please let our admin team know at your earliest convenience.

• Term 1 Parent Viewing Week - Monday 18 March - Saturday 23 March

• Concert Studio Rehearsal - Saturday 30 November

• Concert Stage Rehearsal - Friday 6 December

• Concert Productions - Saturday 7 December

We will release a 2024 APA Calendar in the coming weeks with dates of holiday exam workshops, themed weeks, competitions and APA special events.

* Please note these dates may be subject to change.

By now you have probably noticed that we are BIG on communication here at Adrenaline Performing Arts. Our friendly admin team can be contacted on 0499327850 during class time but for convenience, our primary means of communication is via email. We also post important updates on the offical APA app or BAND.

You will receive regular newsletters and important information via email, APA app and BAND app so please ensure you have provided the studio with an up-to-date email address that is regularly checked and have downloaded both our official Adrenaline app and BAND app (links below). We are of course happy to include multiple email addresses per family if you would like your correspondence sent to numerous recipients. Don’t forget to add our email address admin@adrenalineperformingarts.enrollioapp.com to your contacts so we don’t end up in the dreaded Spam folder!

WHAT YOU CAN FIND ON OUR OFFICIAL APA APP

• Access your parent portal direct from you phone where you can make payments, view student schedule, access class files, shop on our online store and so much more!

• Access quick links to this HUB and other important sites over the year

• Receive push notifications & alerts with important updates

>>>DOWNLOAD OUR OFFICIAL APA APP HERE<<<

WHAT IS BAND AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

• Band is the best way to see what is happening in the classroom

• We post class practice videos and photos during the term to keep you updated

• We post reminders of upcoming events and copies of newsletters for easy access

• View important class files via attachments

• In 2024 we have a new APA families band where studio wide updates will be posted.

• Please note some bands are brand new so please double check the handout below.

>>>DOWNLOAD BAND APP HERE<<<

>>>DOWNLOAD OUR BAND GUIDE HERE TO JOIN YOUR CHILD'S RELEVANT BAND<<<

FRIDAY NEWS UPDATES - VIA APA OFFICIAL APP

Each Friday we release our Weekly News Update right here on the HUB. If you have our APA app downloaded we send a push notification straight to your phone when those go live. This is the perfect place to keep up to date with what is happening at the studio for the upcoming week.

We are always happy to chat in more detail about communications you may receive from the studio, so if you need any clarification please don’t hesitate to give us a call or see one of our helpful team members at the Studio. We are also on Social Media and use these to often communicate also. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.

We offer three streams of training here at Adrenaline Performing Arts to cater for varying levels of ambition and commitment.

• Our Preschool dancers are our youngest dancers aged 2 - 5 who are just beginning their dance journey. Our incredible award winning preschool programs with Ready Set Dance allow our youngest dancers to build Confidence, Creativity and Coordination.

• Our Recreational dancers love learning to dance in a fun environment with selected performance opportunities. Our recreational classes allow students to learn the fundamentals of dance, make friends and ultimately have fun!

• Our Performance Team dancers love an extra challenge of a higher level of training and commitment to represent Adrenaline at various competitions throughout the year.

  Please feel free to chat to our team about our class streams and if you would like your child to try a class from an alternate stream.

We offer an extensive range of dance styles here at Adrenaline Performing Arts . Please feel free to chat to our team about our class styles and if you would like your child to try another class style.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS - 2 to 5 year olds:

• Ready Set Dance is a combo class that includes jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, music and a whole lot of FUN for girls and boys.

• Ready Set Ballet is a magical ballet experience full of imagination whilst introducing your little dancer into the world of ballet.

• Ready Set Acro (NEW IN 2024) is a collaborative acrobatic program developed with Industry Leader Acrobatic Arts, specifically designed for preschoolers. It emphasises safe and effective progressions to foster the physical and social skills needed for healthy early childhood development. 

MINI PROGRAM - 6 year olds:

• Mini Jazz & Tap is a combo class that includes both jazz and tap elements in a 45 min class. Jazz is a great introductory style to dance as students will learn rhythm, power and most importantly confidence. Tap teaches students rhythm, strength, discipline and enjoyment.

• Mini Ballet follows our RAD Pre-Primary syllabus. Ballet is a technical style of dance that provides students with the basics of correct posture, co-ordination and muscle strength that provides the basis for all other styles of dance.

• Mini Hip Hop (NEW IN 2024) helps you feel the music as you embrace the energy of this form of street/commercial dance seen in many music videos. Great for both boys and girls, this class helps develop body awareness, fitness, confidence as you groove to many different styles of music.

• Mini Acrobatics is a class designed to help students achieve strength, flexibility and acrobatic skill in a safe class environment. Acrobatics combines elements of gymnastics and dance to provide dancers with the strength and flexibility necessary for all styles of dance.

EXAM/TECHNIQUE CLASSES:

At Adrenaline Performing Arts we offer ballet, tap and jazz exams under the Royal Academy of Dance and COMDANCE (formally CSTD) syllabi.  Both organisations are recognised worldwide and exam success can lead to international teaching qualifications. These classes are very structured as they follow a syllabus and require a higher level of discipline from students. Exam invitations are sent out to individual students who show that they are able to meet the criteria of the particular examination level. Invitations are not guaranteed and final decision is made by the Director.

• Ballet is a very technical style of dance that provides students with the basics of correct posture, co-ordination and muscle strength that provides the basis for all other styles of dance. Our ballet students are taught and examined using the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Students who wish to be considered for an exam MUST take a minimum of two ballet classes per week.

• Jazz Technique focuses on the development of a variety of jazz styles such as traditional jazz and commercial whilst focusing on a developing a strong base of technique.  Our jazz technique students are taught and examined using the highly recognised Comdance (formally CSTD) syllabus.

• Tap is a unique and fun style of dance with many styles being taught today. From the more elegant style of Fred Astaire to the new beats of today seen in shows like Tap Dogs. Tap teaches students rhythm, strength, discipline and enjoyment. Our tap students are taught and examined using the highly recognised Comdance (formally CSTD) syllabus.

JAZZ:

Jazz is a very popular dance style with forever ending styles from Broadway Jazz to more commercial jazz seen in music videos today. Jazz is a great introductory style to dance as students will learn rhythm, power and most importantly confidence. This is a great, non-exam option for sub-junior, junior and senior recreational students on Wednesday nights.

HIP HOP:

Hip Hop helps you feel the music as you embrace the energy of this form of street/commercial dance seen in many music videos. Great for both boys and girls, this class helps develop body awareness, fitness, confidence as you groove to many different styles of music. We offer hip hop classes from age 6 + in both recreational and performance team streams.

CONTEMPORARY:

Contemporary is an expressive style of dance that combines elements of lyrical, classical ballet and jazz. Contemporary dance combines fluid movements with more controlled and technically challenging movements. It also focuses on floor work, contraction and release and improvisation. Due to being very technically demanding, it is strongly recommended that all contemporary students take one ballet class per week. We offer contemporary classes for sub-junior, junior and senior age groups in recreational stream and in junior & senior performance team streams.

MUSICAL THEATRE:

Welcome to Broadway! Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. Musical theatre students will learn pieces from well known musicals as well as developing skills perfect for the stage and screen! This class is perfect for those who are interested in the magic of theatre. We offer classes for sub-junior, junior and senior age groups.

ACROBATICS:

Acrobatics is a class designed to help students achieve strength, flexibility and acrobatic skill in a safe class environment. Acrobatics combines elements of gymnastics and dance to provide dancers with the strength and flexibility necessary for all styles of dance. Students will learn elements such as cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, balancing skills and partner holds/formations. We offer classes for all age groups in both recreational and performance team streams.

POM DANCE (NEW IN 2024):

Pom dance is an energetic and dynamic style of dance that places emphasis on precise and synchronised arm movements, formations, jumps, and skills. Lead by our incredible Miss Emily, who judges for many AASCF events we will have a junior & senior team which will compete at AASCF competitions in 2024. As this is a competition based class, students must audition to join. Please reach out to our team if you are interested!

FLEX & STRETCH (NEW IN 2024):

Combination of flexibility, stretching, pilates and strength work. Perfect for any student working towards improving their flexibility and gain more strength at a junior or senior level.

ADVANCED CLASSES (NEW IN 2024):

Our Advanced Jumps, Leaps & Turns is highly recommended for our higher level senior students looking to improve their technique skills. These classes will incorporate the IDT syllabus. Our Advanced combo class is a fun class where students will learn a new combo each week in varying styles and have the opportunity to film at the end of class if they wish. This class is open to casual visits as well for $22/class.

ADULT CLASSES:

We are so excited to continue with Adult classes in 2024. We can't wait to see more of our parents joining in them this year to keep fit, do something for themselves and of course have the best time dancing! Suitable for beginners - intermediate level we have two classes on offer on Tuesday nights. These classes are open to casual visits for $22/class as we understand how busy life can get! Please let us know if you are interested.

• Adult Tap 6.30 - 7.15pm - Tuesday

• Adult Jazz 7.15 - 8.00pm - Tuesday

At Adrenaline Performing Arts we believe that wearing studio uniforms give students a sense of belonging to our family as well as creating an identity for our studio in the greater community. Our uniforms also:

• Encourage discipline

• Help students resist peer pressure to buy stylish clothes for class

• Help identify non-students in the studio

• Diminish economic and social barriers between students

• Increase a sense of belonging and school pride

• Improve attendance

  Uniforms can be purchased year-round from the studio subject to availabilities and online via parent portal. We are excited to bring some new uniform items in 2024! Watch this space!

  Shoes are to be purchased separately from any dance store. We recommend Sue's Shop (Indro or Carina store), Backstage Dance Shop (Annerley), The Dancer's Shop (Springfield), The Dance Store (Logan), Bloch (Emporium Fortitude Valley) & PW Dance & Sportswear (online only). Please check our guidelines below for the correct colour for your child's class. If you are not sure, please check with our team.

• Ballet shoes: We recommend split sole canvas ballet shoes. Example: https://suesshop.com.au/product/bloch-pro-elastic-canvas-ballet-shoe/

• Tap shoes: Please see your child's required shoes below. Tan tap shoes example: https://suesshop.com.au/product/bloch-tap-on-shoe/ Black tap shoes example (lace up): https://suesshop.com.au/product/bloch-tap-flex-shoe/

• Jazz shoes: Please see your child's required shoes below (tan or black based on age group). Jazz shoe example: https://suesshop.com.au/product/capezio-e-series-jazz-slip-on/

  Note: Please ensure all parts of your child’s uniform are clearly labelled!

  >>>PLEASE DOWNLOAD OUR 2024 UNIFORM GUIDELINE HERE<<<

Our Fees are outlined on our 2024 Class Packages that was provided to you at time of enrolment. If you require another copy please see our admin team or visit shared files via parent portal.

Our Class Packages include our 2024 Concert Package with T-shirt, medal, rehearsals & recording of production. Costumes, dance shoes, uniforms, private lessons, exams/workshops & tickets to APA events are additional costs. Our Class Packages are based on the number of classes each individual student takes per week. To see our full fee schedule & terms click the button below.

PAYMENT OPTIONS: WEEKLY DIRECT DEBIT OR PAY IN FULL UPFRONT

• All classes are invoiced by term and payable by Direct Debit on a weekly basis.

• All clients will be registered as a Direct Debit customer and must enter payment details via the parent portal by the start of the term unless payment is made in advance on account.

• If you wish to pay for the term upfront, payment can be made in advance on your account via the Parent Portal, Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Card at the Studio or via Bank Transfer BY FIRST DAY OF TERM.

• Fees paid via direct debit can be processed from your: Bank Account (Zero fee) or Credit Card (2.7% surcharge).

• For more information on how to set up your direct debit please watch this video here.

• A statement of your account will be sent to you via email.

• Full Terms and Conditions can be found in your Parent Portal Agreements or as outlined on the Fee Schedule.

WITHDRAWALS

Enrolment is presumed for the year and re-enrolment term to term automatically rolls over from term to term unless we are are notified of withdrawal. If you decide to withdraw from classes mid-term for any reason, you will continue being charged until we are formally notified at: admin@adrenalineperformingarts.enrollioapp.com

To withdraw from a class, two (2) weeks notice from the scheduled class day must be provided in writing to the above email address. You will be charged for up to and including the week of withdrawal as normal class fees will be charged if notice given is less than two week. Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes. Students are welcome to attend a ‘makeup’ lesson (if applicable) during Terms 1-3 only.

The opportunity to perform in a concert is an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of the training process. This is where we love to watch our students learn about the theatre, rehearsals and teamwork while they enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills in a professionally run production. Concerts are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all students the chance to perform for their family and friends in this supportive and fun environment and encourage even our youngest and newest performers to be involved.

Adrenaline Performing Arts holds two shows per year:

• MID-YEAR SHOWCASE - An informal relaxed chance for parents, family and friends to see what the students have achieved in Terms 1 and 2. Costuming is not required for this performance as students wear their class uniform. Dates & further details to come.

• END OF YEAR CONCERT - A professional display of dance enhanced by amazing costumes, special effects and lighting that is held at St John's Anglican College. Detailed concert information is sent out throughout the year detailing everything you need to know. Your child's concert package is included in your 2024 tuition fees. Each class will begin learning their End of Year concert routine at the beginning of Term 3. The students work on this each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork. Our concert will be held on Saturday 7 December at St John's Anglican College - please save this date in your calendars now.

COSTUMES

Costume fees are an additional cost in 2024. Each student will be billed one costume per enrolled class (except ballet exam & Friday technique classes). A deposit will be billed to your account in Term 3 and the balance due early Term 4. Performance Team members will have competition costumes deposits due early Term 1 with balance due early Term 2. Remaining concert costumes will be billed as above. We endeavour to keep costume pricing affordable for our families whilst still maintaining a high quality. Costume prices will be confirmed closer to the time of billing.

Private coaching is for students who would like to:

• Learn solos/duos to compete at competitions throughout the year

• Further develop their technique, flexibility, group class choreography or exam preparation.

  Private coaching spots are limited so if you are interested please fill out this form here and we will be in contact.

  2024 Private Lesson Fees

• Regular weekly privates (10 x 30min privates a term) - $400 per term

• Casual privates:30 min - $45.00 45min - $60.00

Your child’s attendance in class is very important to their peers and our teaching staff. As a member of our APA Family, it is a commitment for you to ensure your child attends their classes on time each week and attends all lessons planned for them. Not only do absences impact the concert routines we create, it also impacts the social and confidence-building principals we work hard to foster in each age group.

If you know ahead of time that your child will be absent due to holidays/vacations, commitments or school trips, please let us know ahead of time so the class impact is minimal. Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes. Students are welcome to attend a ‘makeup’ lesson (if applicable) during Terms 1-3 only.

WITHDRAWALS

Enrolment is presumed for the year and re-enrolment term to term automatically rolls over from term to term unless we are are notified of withdrawal. If you decide to withdraw from classes mid-term for any reason, you will continue being charged until we are formally notified at: admin@adrenalineperformingarts.enrollioapp.com.

To withdraw from a class, two (2) weeks notice from the scheduled class day must be provided in writing to the above email address. You will be charged for up to and including the week of withdrawal as normal class fees will be charged if notice given is less than two weeks. Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes and makeup classes are not available.

With the safety of our families our number one priority, Adrenaline Performing Arts is very serious about upholding Child Protection laws and policies within the studio as well as at public performances and in the online arena (website and social media). We ensure child safety through a range of different methods:

• We have a number of CCTV cameras within the studio for insurance reasons. This footage is only accessible by the Director.

• All of our teachers and staff members have undergone official Working with Children checks allowing them to work with children.

• The Staff and Directors of Adrenaline Performing Arts strive to ensure that all music and costumes are age appropriate.

• Our staff members have been trained in first aid and we enforce a nut-free policy at the studio to ensure the safety of any students or parents with allergies to nuts or nut products.

• Adrenaline Performing Arts has been approved as a COVID-SAFE business. We have strict policies and procedures in place to ensure continual up-to-date compliance with Government guidance.

• Our staff members have an internal communication system to ensure studio and child safety at all times during studio operating hours.

• All students at Adrenaline Performing Arts are covered by accident insurance as well under the studio’s public liability insurance. For more information on the individual accident cover please see our admin team.

To ensure our students are prepared mentally and physically for their class, it is highly encouraged that all students arrive 5-10 minutes before their start time. It is recommended that students are to arrive ready and be warmed up prior to the commencement of their class. All students must adhere to the waiting room etiquette, keep noise to a minimum and ensure their safety and the safety of others. For pick up, we ask that parents are to collect their child from our reception promptly after their class.

Parents are not permitted into the dance studios during classes. This is to avoid your child being distracted and allows them to build confidence being on their own. All our teachers are not only highly qualified but also have their WWCC and are first aid qualified. We have parent viewing windows for our studios upstairs in the waiting room. We recommend parents come along to watch through the windows to see your child’s progress. For our preschool students, we understand that separation from mum or dad can be difficult initially. Our amazing preschool teachers will chat to you about how we can work together to ensure your child has a wonderful time!

We respect your privacy and we will never sell or pass on any of your information to third parties unless required by Government Authorities or in the event of debt recovery. Any information passed on will be done so with appropriate privacy and confidentiality protection.

As part of your registration, you will have read and signed a media waiver allowing us to proudly use images and video footage of your student for advertising and promotional purposes. Photographs and Videos are generally taken at our Mid Year, End of Year Concerts and other Adrenaline Performing Arts events. Additionally, footage of children may also be taken in the studios for the benefit of sharing this with parents where required or with our internal team for training and development purposes. Should you have any concerns whatsoever with signing this declaration, please see our admin team.

Adrenaline Performing Arts Social Media Policy refers to all social networking sites, video/photo sharing sites, blogs, micro-blogs, wikis, podcasts, forums, instant messaging and geo-spatial tagging (for example, Facebook check-ins). Please see below for our regulations regarding Social Media and feel free to contact our admin team if you have any questions.

• Please remember that your anonymity on Social Media is never guaranteed and to exercise particular caution when posts, images or videos identify children in your care.

• Remain mindful that your behaviour on Social Media remains in keeping with Adrenaline Performing Arts code of conduct as outlined in this handbook.

• Intellectual property laws (for example, costume design and choreography) must be observed by all studio patrons when posting online regarding studio matters.

• All matters pertaining directly to the studio - whether it be fees, scheduling, placements or performance opportunities - we ask to not be communicated via social media.

• We have an open door policy and encourage all communication, complaints and feedback to be communicated to the admin team and Director directly.

• We discourage parents/students from becoming ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ on Social Media with teachers unless there is an existing relationship. We consider all studio members to be family and as such feel the obligation to respect and monitor personal boundaries.

To ensure the smooth, safe running of Adrenaline Performing Arts and an enjoyable experience for all, find below our code of conduct.

• Adrenaline Performing Arts is a studio where all students are free to express themselves. Bullying in any of its forms will not be accepted.

• Families who do not comply with their fee or costume payment obligations may be charged a late fee, and/or excluded from performances. External debt collection may occur when fees remain overdue and this will be at the expense of the client.

• We are unable to take responsibility for our students before or after their scheduled classes and it is the responsibility of the parent to ensure their child is picked up and dropped off on time. In the case of an emergency or unavoidable delay, please contact the studio immediately to inform us of the situation so we can keep your child calm and safe until they can be collected. We will also tell students to wait inside until their parent arrives but also please reiterate this to your child.

• Any questions or feedback must go through our admin team – we ask that parents and students do not contact teachers via phone, email or social media with studio issues. We ask that you respect our staff members privacy and work hours by not contacting them personally. Personal meetings with Teachers or our Studio Director can happily be arranged via reception and our admin team is available during all timetabled classes.

• Adrenaline Performing Arts takes no responsibility for any stolen or misplaced property on the studio premises and we encourage our families to avoid bringing valuable items into the studio where possible.

• Adrenaline Performing Arts Management reserves the right to change teachers or timetabling when necessary at any time throughout the year. Where significant or permanent changes occur families will be notified in advance.

• Choreography, costuming and studio policies remain the intellectual property of Adrenaline Performing Arts and may not be reproduced or sold by any students, parents or staff without permission of the Director.

To view our full 2024 Studio Policies please view here.