Rehearsals

Rehearsals are conducted on a weekly basis during the school term. There are no rehearsals conducted during the school holidays or on Public Holidays except for Performing Arts School.

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Open Rehearsals: Each term, parents are invited to attend a rehearsal to observe the curriculum programme.

Combined Rehearsals: Prior to each concert, choristers are offered the opportunity to combine with other groups from their rehearsal venue.

Special rehearsals: Two special rehearsal are scheduled prior to each performance. These rehearsals are published in the Diary Date section of the Newsletter.

Apologies: Written notice is to be forwarded to the Rehearsal Manager at rehearsal if a student is absent from rehearsal or performance.

Rehearsal Material: Dance Students are required to bring a blank rehearsal tape to rehearsals for choreographers to copy to assist with home practice.

Correspondence: Newsletters are distributed regularly at rehearsal centres. A Diary Date section is printed on the reverse advising families of forthcoming events.

Rehearsal and Concert Commitment

Dancers perform in two major concerts annually. The concerts are shared presentations with the Australian Youth Choir. Each dancer will present in several items throughout the performance including individual Level performance, combined performances and a Finale with the Australian Youth Choir.

Level 1 & 2 students attend one rehearsal per week for one hour at the rehearsal centre of your choice.
Level 3 (all venues) rehearse with Ensemble (LEVEL 4) at a central location on Friday evenings
Level 1 rehearse between 6pm - 7 pm
Level 2 rehearse between 7.15 pm - 8.15pm
Level 3 Friday evenings 6pm - 7.30pm
Ensemble: Friday evenings 6pm - 9pm

All students attend a Performing Arts School (non residential - 3 day workshop) in close proximity to the rehearsal venue. The Performing Arts School is held during the June/July school holiday period. Attendance at 2 combined rehearsals prior to each concert. These rehearsals are held at a central metropolitan venue. Rehearsals are not conducted during the school holidays or on public holidays with the exception of the Performing Arts School. Ensemble dancers are eligible to audition for place at the annual National Performing Arts School held in October.

In order to honour their commitment, students need to attend their weekly rehearsal and maintain the dress and behaviour code. The Board of Directors reserves the right to terminate a student’s association with Australian Youth Dance Theatre should there be failure to comply with these expectations.

Code of Conduct

Rehearsal and performance conduct codes are made available to all families at the commencement of the year. Students are expected to respect their fellow students to allow participation in a secure environment. In addition, students are required to respect property at the venues used by the Australian Youth Dance Theatre and agree that any damage caused by the student will be the responsibility of the family.