Dance News - January 2025
Everything you need to know as we approach another year of DANCE!
Here’s what’s included:
Classes
Timetable
Fees
Calendar of important dates this year
Uniform
Important notes
VENUE: All dance classes are in the Stoke Methodist Hall, 94 Neale Ave Stoke. There is a lounge space for before/after class that is usually available and of course kitchen and bathroom facilities.
PARENTS IN CLASSES: I do allow parents to view classes but only if noise is kept to a minimum as it is really distracting for our dancers and super hard for teachers when noise levels are high. You are welcome to drop your child off and return at the end of class if they are happy and settled. Please have your conversations out in the corridor or lounge space. Thanks for your understanding.
CONTEMPORARY MODERN JAZZ: From the age of around 8 we encourage your child to try our second subject contemporary modern jazz. Read more about this strong, expressive and creative style on my home page here. This class is on Wednesday at 4pm, you’re welcome to try a couple of classes before committing. Think of the extra show dances… 😉
TEACHER TRAINEES: My hardworking group of teacher trainees will be present again in classes year as they prepare for their first teaching exams. For existing families, you will be used to seeing the ‘big girls’ in class, attending classes is a part of their training. I know our younger students love having them in classes!
Fees
Preschool
$80 per term
$10 casual (cash at class)
School age
One class per week - $125 per term
Ballet and contemporary modern jazz (2 classes per week)
1st year of 2 classes per week - $180 per term
2 classes thereafter - $240 per term
3 classes - $365 per term
4 classes - $490 per term
Fees are payable at the beginning of the term, please pay when registering as no invoice will be sent.
Payment plans can be arranged by contacting Jane
Happy to discuss trades if that is helpful for you ( I hate to see kids miss out on dancing due to cost)
Payment is by cash or direct debit. Bank details: J Pascoe - 06 0705 0244320 31 - student’s name as a reference
2025 Dates
Wednesday 5th February - Meet the teacher afternoon at our NEW VENUE, Stoke Methodist Hall from 4.30 - 5.30pm. New and existing welcome but not compulsory, entire enrolment process can be done online. This is also a great time to come check out second hand uniforms and drop anything you’d like to sell off.
Monday 10th February - Dance classes start.
June 2024 - 1st round of IDTA exams (dates tba)
10 - 15 August - Wakatu Dance Theatre show week @ The Theatre Royal. More info around rehearsal dates to come early term 1.
November/December - 2nd round of IDTA exams, dates TBC
Thursday 11 December - end of year break-up
Uniform
Primary - Grade 4 uniform is a navy blue leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes and bodysuit*
Grade 5 and up is black leotard, ballet tights, ballet and jazz shoes, bodysuit, and exploring demi pointe shoes for those looking towards pointe work.
No uniform for preschool, wear something fabulous!
* bodysuits for grade 2 +
* more info on the second page of uniform order form linked below.
Other important notes
Classes commence from Monday 10th February
Presentation
Please make sure your child comes to dancing with their uniform, hair done neatly, and a drink bottle. If you’re yet to buy a uniform, or are waiting for an order, wear something you already have that is appropriate for all kinds of movement.
philosophy
At Jane Pascoe Movement, we nurture children’s love of dance in a supportive environment and promote good posture, poise, strength and creativity while striving to develop confident, kind and self-assured individuals. Co-operation, positive attitudes and kindness are key at our place and use of these will be celebrated!
studio location
Stoke Methodist Church 94 Neale Ave, Stoke
Have I missed something?
Please make contact with me if you have any questions at all, I’m always happy to chat - via email or phone: 021995009. You can also check out the FAQs on my website