Welcome to The Dance Co.

Concert Hub

For our preschool Flower Fairies, the concert season is a chance to blossom with confidence and experience the joy of performing for the very first time. With families cheering in the audience, our tiny dancers enjoy a nurturing and memorable introduction to the stage, supported every step of the way by a caring ‘big sister’ concert buddy.

For our more advanced dancers, the concert is a true celebration of all they have achieved throughout the year. Whether it’s stepping onto pointe for the first time or bringing a new character to life, each dancer takes the stage with pride, sharing their growth, passion, and progress in this special celebration of dance.

Concert Dates

Key Dates

  • Concert Workshop: Saturday, November 15th 4:00-5:30 pm (Woollahra Public School).

  • Senior Student Rehearsals: Wednesday, November 19th and Saturday, November 26th, 4:30-7:30 pm (St. Columba Uniting Church).

  • Full School Rehearsals: Saturday, November 29th and Saturday, December 6th, 1:30-4:30 pm (Woollahra Public School).

  • Concert Day Rehearsal: Monday, December 8th, 12:30-3:30 pm (NIDA).

  • Concert Performance: Monday, December 8th, 6:30 pm (NIDA).

  • After Party: Saturday, December 13th, 1:00-3:00 pm (Centennial Park).

Flower Fairies

  • Attend the Saturday rehearsals only from 1:30-2:30 pm, this is where you meet your concert ‘big sister’ buddy!

  • Attend just the stage rehearsal: 12:30-1:30 pm on Concert Day.

Behind the Scenes Concert Workshop

Prepare for an exciting, hands-on afternoon of costume decorating, set design, sewing, and more as we prepare for the big concert. Expect some colourful creative chaos, lots of fun, and plenty of memories as we bring the magic to life together! Wear something you don’t mind getting messy because we’ll be painting, crafting, and creating. We’ll also provide afternoon tea.

Workshop Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: Woollahra Public School

Concert After Party!

Join us for our post-concert and end-of-year party on Saturday, December 13th. Come along to Centennial Park between 1:00 - 3:00 pm and enjoy some time with your ballet besties.

Concert Fees & Inclusions

Your Concert Performance Fee includes:

  1. Your concert costume (yours to keep and treasure).

  2. Headpieces and accessories (tiaras, crowns, etc.).

  3. High-quality professional photography on stage and behind the scenes.

  4. Professional video recording of the entire performance.

  5. Unlimited digital downloads of photos & videos (no extra purchase needed).

  6. A rose, upholding a long-standing special ballet tradition of post-performance flowers.

  7. A personalised Performance Certificate.

  8. A concert-themed merch item!

  9. Invitation to a Behind-the-Scenes Concert Workshop:

    • Costume decorating, set design, sewing, painting & more.

    • Afternoon tea provided.

    • Attendees can apply for backstage leadership roles.

  10. Preschool Graduation Ceremony (Flower Fairies only) for dancers starting school next year.

After the concert, join us for a community after-party picnic in the park with special awards, food, and friends.

Concert Fees

Preschool – Grade 4 Ballet: $185.00 performance and costume fee.

Grade 5 – Advanced Ballet: $240.00 performance and costume fee.

Additional classes

  • Junior Contemporary: $115.00

  • Senior Contemporary: $130.00

  • Subsequent Costumes: $80.00

Due Date: September 13th, payable via the Parent Portal. Costumes and participation are only confirmed once fees are paid.

Monday, December 8th, Concert Day!

1. Concert Day Schedule

  • 12:30 PM - Dancer Drop-Off: Please drop your dancer off at the theatre entrance. This marks the start of our rehearsal. The rehearsal will include stage practice.

  • 3:30 PM - Pick-Up: Rehearsal concludes. Please pick up your dancer from the theatre entrance. The dancers will then head home to prepare for the evening performance.

  • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM At-Home Preparation: During this time, dancers should change into their costumes and complete their hair and makeup. Please note that Roses students (Grade 5 and above) may stay at NIDA during this break and go get something to eat.

  • 5:30 PM - Arrival for Show: Return to the theatre entrance with your dancer in full costume, hair, and makeup, ready for the show.

3. Important Tip!

Avoid applying lipstick at home! It could stain costumes, instead, please bring the lipstick and we’ll apply it to the dancers before showtime.

  • The concert will take place at NIDA 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033

  • Parking is available to patrons of the Parade Theatre NIDA in the carpark of the Western Campus of UNSW located adjacent to the Parade Theatre (entry off Day Avenue).

  • All dancers are required to wear ballet tights.

  • All uniform orders must be placed by November 30th. Orders can be made online through the Parent Portal

  • Rehearsals are closed to parents to maintain focus, but we look forward to welcoming you to the performance.

  • A tutorial for creating the perfect ballet bun is available here, and a make-up example is here. All dancers will wear their hair in a bun.

  • Please store your costume safely in a garment bag, hung up to prevent wrinkles. Avoid eating or drinking anything that might stain the costume. Plus, a fun fact is that cats, in particular, love tutus! So please keep your costumes away from your furry friends!

  • Please drop your dancer off at the theatre entrance at 12:30 pm and collect at 3:30 pm. You will then go home and put on your costume and do hair and makeup before coming back ready for the show at 5:30pm.

  • The bar will open at 5:30pm prior the performance commencing at 6:30pm

  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we ask that no photos or videos be taken during the performance. A professional photographer and videographer will be there to capture memories of the day!

  • For the rehearsal dancers are to wear their uniforms. When dancers come back at 5:30 they should arrive in their first costume, with ballet tights and hair done according to concert requirements.

  • Please avoid bringing valuables, jewellery, or items not essential for the performance.

  • Seating is assigned and tickets are purchased through Ticketek.

  • Our staff and volunteers will be on hand to supervise and assist younger dancers backstage. The tiny dancers will watch the ‘big girls’, enjoy games, colouring-ins, snack breaks, and (non-messy craft activities!) during the afternoon and the performance.

    • Pack a water bottle

    • A zip-up jacket for them to wear when eating. 

    • Snacks that are not messy: please avoid fruit and coloured foods that could spill on costumes

    • Dance shoes

    • Lipstick

    • Hair spray and pins

  • Dancers once packed up will exit and find their families near the cafe area.

  • The concert is expected to last approximately one hour.

  • Yes!

Concert Day Reminders

  • Clean, unmarked ballet tights and shoes?

  • Hairpins, bun net, and extra hair supplies and hair spray?

  • Makeup essentials? (Lipstick, powder, etc.)

  • Have I organised tickets?

  • Is the costume ready to go?

  • Snacks packed that aren’t messy, and a labelled water bottle? Snack Suggestions: Pretzels, plain rice cakes, apples (avoid strawberries, cordials, or any items that can stain).

  • Zip-up jacket for dancers to wear without impacting their hair or makeup. The studio one is a great option, but if you don’t have that any zip-up jacket is great. Please avoid hoodies as they are hard to take on and off with hair and makeup.