General Information about our dance school
Enrolment at Shilleena's Dance Academy
Enrollment can be made by applying through our
online dance enrolment form
here.
Submitting enrollment information signifies your agreement to the policies and procedures below of our dance school. Shilleena's Dance
Academy will not share or sell your personal information and will only be used by the school for contact purposes.
Newsletters & Prospectus
Our school newsletter is distributed via email each term. We ask that students and parents read this carefully and note important dates and information that are included. Students and their families are welcome to advertise community notices or other information (achievements, news, etc.) in the newsletter. Please contact Miss Shilleena. for more information. Download the SDA 2024 Term 4 Newsletter here.
The 2025 Prospectus is available for download here along with our SDA
2025 Timetable Information.
Class Fees
Fees for lessons are charged per term and are payable at the start of each term. Fees are calculated by dividing the annual fee into 4 equal term payments, therefore there will be no adjustments for shorter or longer term periods. There will be classes held on all pupil free days and on some, but not all, public holidays. If your class falls on a day when we are not holding classes, you will receive a credit off your invoice automatically.
Payment Method / Policies
Payment by cash or direct deposit is required. Please email your remittance advice as soon as possible and use your invoice number and
surname as reference.
You can log into your profile from the student log in and check your invoices if you are unsure of your account balance.
Withdrawing enrolment
Withdrawing your enrolment must be made in writing to Shilleena otherwise fees will continue to accrue as the student's place is held
in the class. If a student withdraws their enrolment before the end of term, the full terms fees will remain payable.
Missed Lessons
Classes missed due to illness or Holidays (including any quarantine requirements) will not be refunded or credited. Students may take a
'make-up' lesson instead with a comparable class. Make-up lessons are valid up until the end of term 4, then they expire at the end of
each year. After the concert is the perfect time to use any make-up lessons you may have, try out a new class or add a second ballet
class - there are heaps of options! Please contact Shilleena if you would like to arrange a make-up lesson at any time.
Late Payments
Unpaid fees attract an administration fee of 20% to all outstanding balances. Prompt settlement of any overdue accounts will prevent
the school from spending unnecessary administration time chasing overdue accounts.
Casual Classes
Casual classes for adult, open or advanced classes are $25 per class. Please give the correct amount to your teacher at the start
of class.
If you have any queries about your account, please direct them to the office number 0439 763 082 during usual business
hours.
Download our class term fees list below. Discounts apply to families and students enrolling in three or more classes. Our 2025 class
fees are available below.
Uniform Requirements
Correct dress is an essential part of the discipline of learning dance. It is particularly important that dance students are dressed in
appropriate dance attire, so teachers are able to monitor body placement and extension correctly. Students are required to wear the school
uniform and appropriate grooming to all classes. You can download a copy of SDA's uniform requirements for each class below. Our 2025
Uniform information is available below.
SDA Dancewear
SDA apparel is available, with orders placed at the end of each month. We have a range of Skins, crops and pants, singlets and t-shirts, dance bags, socks and masks. All exam and concert tights are available to purchase through Miss Shilleena. Find our more information and order online below.
Second-Hand Footwear & Dancewear Clothing
Second-Hand dancewear is available at SDA and is kept in the 'Upstairs' kitchen cupboards. If you are interested in trying something on, please ask your teacher before or after class. Students are also welcome to sell any second-hand dancewear by placing the item in a snap-lock bag with your name, the item, it's size and the price you are asking. All items left at the studio are done so at your own risk. SDA is not responsible for items that may go astray.
Parent Watching Week
Parent Watching Week is held twice a year as an opportunity for parents to watch their child's class. We look forward to seeing you during the second-last week of Term 1 & Term 3. Please see our newsletter for further.
SDA Choreography Competition
Each year we hold our SDA Choreography Competition. This is a competition where the students perform their own choreography in solos, duos, trios or small groups for an audience and a small panel of local judges. This wonderful event will be held in mid-term 3 and there are great prizes to be won and is a fun night for all. More details and entry forms will be advised in term 2.
School Policies and Procedures
Lost Property
The teachers will retain lost property for a period of time in the lost property shelf in the 'Upstairs' kitchen cupboard (next to the second-hand items). Please check the shelf or with your teacher ASAP if you are missing any property. Any items remaining in the cupboard at the end of each term will be donated to charity.
Parking & Hall Care in Waiting Areas
Traffic can become congested around the York Street Hall. There is plenty of room to park in York Street and the surrounding side streets. Parents are asked not to park on the grassed area, and to leave the driveway clear for teacher parking only. Please be considerate of the residents in the area and do not park across driveways or footpaths.
Please be careful to respect the church's property and always keep an eye on your children to make sure that they are following the rules.
As the teachers are in class and are unable to supervise the waiting areas or outside, please be aware that any children outside of the classroom are your responsibility.
Students and parents are welcome to use the kitchen area while waiting for classes. There is a kettle/microwave/vending machine for your convenience. Please remember to be considerate of other patrons and always throw your rubbish away, clean up any crumbs and wash your dishes/glasses with the washers and cleaning products provided in the kitchen. Please note that NO FOOD/DRINK is to be taken into the studio (excluding a named water bottle) as some of our students have food allergies.
Injury Prevention & Management Strategies
Teachers at the school employ injury prevention and management strategies, in accordance with the Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers (CREATE Australia and Australian Dance Council, 1997). The importance of correct warm-up and cool-down is emphasised and applied in all classes.
Emergency Procedures
A stocked first aid kit is accessible to all classes at all times. Teachers also carry updated lists of emergency telephone numbers. In the event of a medical emergency, the teacher will endeavour to contact parents immediately. If parents are uncontactable, the teachers reserve the right to call for ambulance service if deemed necessary. It is important that all pre-existing conditions or temporary medical conditions be disclosed to Shilleena upon enrolment and during the year as required.
First Aid, Medical
As part of our enrolment procedure, we ask that you acknowledge the following terms - "I/we agree if in the case of my child requiring medical treatment or in the case of a medical emergency, I/we consent to the school providing first aid or treatment and I/we further authorise the school, where it is impracticable to communicate with me/us, to arrange for him/her to receive such medical or surgical treatment as may be deemed necessary. I/we also undertake to pay any costs which may be incurred for the medical treatment, ambulance transport and medication."
Feedback, Complaints & Difficulties
Any complaints and/or difficulties can be easily resolved as Miss Shilleena is always available. Please feel free to contact Miss Shilleena by phone or e-mail. We encourage you to contact us immediately should a concern arise.
Child Protection
Shilleena’s Dance Academy is committed to the safety and well-being of all children attending this dance school. Please read about our policy in the downloadable file below.