Welcome Everyone.
It is 2026 and we are ready to get back into our studio, dust off the dance shoes, tune into the rhythm, let your passion take you to centre stage, and get dancing again.
2025 was a very positive year for our Dance school and our families.
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The year finished in December with our very successful 2025 Concert, ' Willy Wonka' and a programme of 'Re Imagining' at the Northern College of the Arts and Technology Performing Arts Theatre. 
Almost all of our students sat their RAD Ballet Exams and their SDA Tap Exams in August.
Our senior and intermediate students also performed items in the State Dance Association Showcase Spectacular in September, and our seniors participated in their Solo Performance Tap exams.
We are very proud of all our students and their individual achievements. Whether it was sitting an exam, just walking onto a stage for the very first time, or skipping around the room without holding mums hand, well done to each and every one of them.

Darebin School of Dance will continue to provide a safe environment for everyone and continue to follow our  health and safety protocols that we have put in place as per Victorian Health guidelines.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and teachers at the Darebin School of Dance and endorse the Child Safety Commitment to keep all young people and teachers safe from abuse and neglect. We will continue to provide a nurturing, friendly and relaxed environment so that we can all experience the very best of our dance journeys.
We will continue to keep you all informed and updated via our emails, Facebook and Instagram pages.

2026 DETAILS:

ENROLMENT WEEK.       Saturday 31st January 2026 to Saturday 7th February 2026.
                                                                 During Class Times.
                                            At the Studio, 8/72 Chifley Drive, Preston.

​Classes Resume as of Saturday 31st January 2026 with our 'COME AND TRY WEEK'.
All Existing students are invited to come and try any classes that they might like to join this year.
New students are invited to come along and have some free no obligation trial classes during this week. 

TERM DATES 2026

Term 1:                      Sat 31.01.2026        to       Thurs 02.04.2026
Term 2:                      Mon 20.04.2026       to       Sat 27.06.2026
Term 3:                      Mon 13.07.2026       to       Sat 19.09.2026
Term 4:                      Mon 05.10.2026      to       Sat 05.12.2026 (TBA)
 
Public Holidays.  Classes are still conducted on all public holidays and holiday weekends unless otherwise advised. There will be no fee alterations for non attendance.


ANNUAL CONCERT 2026 -                                         Sunday 29th November 2026 at the
                                                                                       Northern College of Arts and Technology Performing Arts Centre'
                                                                                                                          62 Murray Road, Preston.
                     Performances  at 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
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RAD BALLET EXAMS. These are held early in Term 3 and all students intending to sit a full exam are required to attend at least two ballet classes per week and attend the holiday seminar in the second week of the July school holidays. For those that do not wish to participate in the full exam, the RAD also offer the Class Award Presentation which still offers the individual student the opportunity to participate in the Examination experience, whilst working towards their full potential in a positive and encouraging environment. 
Fees for RAD Exams will be advised prior to participation.
​Exam date for 2026 is TBA.

SDA TAP AND JAZZ EXAMS. These are also held late in Term 2 or early Term 3
This year our Exam Day is TBA. 
Solo Presentation Exams are held at the end of July and private lessons throughout term 1 and 2 will be offered to those that are eligible.
This SDA Presentation Day is a highlight of the State Dance Association year where eligible students from all SDA schools are invited to perform their solos. The day culminates in a Gala Evening of items performed by many schools who are members of the SDA. This is a wonderful day for our students who participate, a chance to meet new friends, and mix with other dancers in a friendly non competitive atmosphere.

​​Private Lessons
We offer tuition for solo and group competition works, as well as for exam preparations. Private lessons can be booked at any time.  

Fees.
​Our Fee Structure is available upon request.
An annual Enrolment fee of $40 per student is charged in Term 1. This levy covers the costs associated with Insurance, Music Copyrights and Administration.
A Costume Hire Fee of $40 per Costume ( varies according to costume requirements) is charged in Term 3 to cover the provision of each costume for your child. All costumes are supplied and remain the property of the school. Damage or loss will incur a replacement fee.

Uniform.
Please see our Information Leaflet for detailed Uniform requirements.
All items are available from Energetiks in Ivanhoe, or Blochs Ballet Stores in Doncaster and Southbank.
Ballet: Pink Ballet shoes, Pink Ballet Tights. Leotard up to Grade 2 Pink, Grade 3-5 Burgundy. Seniors TBA.
Tap:  Black Tap Shoes, Flesh Stockings, Black Sleeveless Leotard.
Jazz: Black Jazz Shoes, Black Leggings, Jazz pants or Shorts, Any Leotard or top.
Boys Uniform: Ballet, White Ballet Shoes, White Socks, Blue Tights or Shorts, White T Shirt.

Please Note that we have an extensive range of 'Second Hand Stock' available for purchase and will be having this available during our Enrolment/Come and Try Week, as well as throughout the year. Please ask before class if you wish to purchase any items.



Please check the Noticeboard and our Facebook Page for regular updates and 2025 details.
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