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2023 Timetable

NB: Maybe subjected to change due to student numbers in class

Monday    Dress Circle Studio – Tutor Janis Pianta 3.45pm to 4.15pm Private: Taken 4.15pm to 5.00pm Cecchetti Ballet Grade 1 – Barre/Centre 5.00pm to 5.45pm Cecchetti Ballet Grade 3 – Barre/Centre 5.45pm to 6.30pm Bronze Star Jazz 6.30pm – 7.30pm Cecchetti Ballet Intermediate Ballet 7.30pm to 8.00pm Cecchetti Ballet Intermediate Pointe Class 8.00pm to 8.30pm Private	Monday   Backstage Studio – Tutor Chloe Wagner 4.15pm to 5.00pm Level 4 Tap (needs experience) 5.00pm to 5.30pm Level 1 Tap (Beginner) Tutor – Shaun Harvey 6.45pm to 7.30pm Hip Hop Level 5 (10 +) 7.30pm to 8.15pm Hip Hop Level 8 (Advanced)
Tuesday 3.45pm to 4.15pm Private: Available 4.15pm to 5.00pm   Cecchetti Ballet Grade 1 – Allegro/Dance (7 years) 5.00pm to 5.45pm Cecchetti Ballet Grade 3 – Allegro/Dance (10 +) 5.45pm to 6.30pm Cecchetti Ballet Intermediate – Allegro/Dance 6.30pm to 7.30pm ATOD – Gold Medal Jazz (Advanced) 7.30pm to 8.30pm ATOD – Contemporary Level 6 (Advanced)	Tuesday Tutor – Shaun Harvey 6.45pm to 7.15pm Private
Wednesday 3.45pm to 4.15pm Progressive Ballet Techinque – Junior Level 4.15pm to 5.00pm Cecchetti Ballet Pre-Primary (4-5 Years) 5.00pm to 5.45pm Cecchetti Ballet Primary (6 years) 5.45pm to 6.15pm ATOD Test 1 Jazz (5 years) 6.15pm to 7.00pm Boys Group 7.00pm to 7.45pm Level 10 Tap  (Advanced)
Thursday   9.30am to 10.00am Preludes (2 & 3 year olds). A lovely introduction into dance and movement, based on classical ballet before more formal training takes place in classical ballet and other dance styles This class is not a class where students run around. A simple structure is in place with the young dancers having lots of enjoyment and encouragement. Baby tap dancing is an option for a further 15 minutes. Friday    Classes as required	Thursday & Friday – Classes as required
Saturday 9.30am to 12.00pm – Private classes which includes beginner pointe training. Cecchetti Ballet Advanced 1 Ballet	Saturday – Classes as required

Enrolment FAQ

1. When do I enrol my child? As soon as possible in any new year.   New enrolments are taken up to Term 3.
2. How does enrolment occur?  Contact Jan Pianta to discuss your child’s needs.  Once enrolment form has been completed, signed and returned your child is enrolled.  As easy as that!
3. Will 2024 timetable the same as the previous year?  Not exactly so be sure to read the new times.  when attached above.
4. Is there a mandatory minimum of class?  Only for classical ballet students from Grade 1 upwards when working towards taking an exam, where 2 classes a week of classical ballet training is essential.  For classical ballet dancers at higher levels, sometimes three classes a week is essential to work on specific goals or when a dancer begins pointe training.
5. What are the costs of classes?   The JPSD Invoice policy covers all expenses.  See Jan for a copy.
6. Are there other costs on enrolment?   Yes – these are all written into the JPSD Invoice policy.
7. Is there a discount for multiple class?  Yes – these are all written into the JPSD Invoice policy.
8. Is there an end of year performance? Yes – the highlight for all dancers – 2023 date is 9 December 2023.  There are other end of year performance activities that are compulsory, all occuring in the last week of the dance school year with these events known to parents in Term 1 of each year so parents can plan.
9. Can my child take a private class? Most certainly – for competition solos, exam prep or catch ups.
10. What uniform requirements does my child require?   JPSD has set uniforms for all dance styles.  Classical ballet grade colours are provided on enrolment. For all other classes, dancers purchase our wonderful JPSD uniform pieces, that can be mixed and matched for weekly classes.  If your child is taking an exam, be sure to purchase the required pieces as all students taking the exams need to be wearing the same items.
11. What if my child would like to take a class that is not listed on the current timetable?   Please chat with Jan about your child’s needs and Jan will do her best to cater for your child’s needs.
12. When does JPSD finish classes in 2023.   Straight after the finish of our end of year performance.

To secure a place in class at JPSD – make contact now!

Please note: JPSD Policies are: Invoices, Eisteddfods, Pointe Training, Social Media, Safe Child Practices – please request.

Want to enrol your child? – please let Jan know by filling in text boxes below. (If no reply after 24 hours, please email Jan Pianta personally – jan.pianta@exemail.com.au)