2024 JUNIOR CONCERT
DATE & TIMES:
Saturday 16th November - 9am | 11am | 1:30pm | 3:30pm (see schedule)
LOCATION:
St Peters Lutheran College Performing Arts Centre (PAC)
66 Harts Road Indooroopilly
DURATION:
Between 45 minutes - 1.5 hours
PERFORMER DROP OFF:
30 minutes before show start time
TICKETS:
Junior Concert Tickets open for booking from 10am Monday 28th October via Trybooking:
Adults - $30 / Children (Under 18) - $15
Babies & toddlers who will not occupy a seat do not require a ticket. Performing students do not require a ticket for their show. Ticket sales are online only through the Trybooking link above.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING:
If someone in your group requires a wheelchair space or accessible seat, please email us at staff@thepremierdance.com before booking any tickets and we will organise reserved seating for your whole group. Please note that prams do not qualify for accessible seating and are not permitted in the auditorium due to fire safety regulations.
MULTIPLE CONCERTS:
You may be eligible to receive 2 x complimentary tickets to additional shows if you need to watch more than one show to view all of your child's different items or have siblings in different concerts. This includes families who have items/siblings across Junior and Senior Concerts. This does not apply to students who perform the same item in multiple shows.
PERFORMER REQUIREMENTS:
Each class style has specific shoe, tights, undergarment, and hair/makeup requirements. Please click the button below for more information:
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO:
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Photo Weeks will be held during normal classes in Term 4 with a professional dance photographers Ranald Simmonds.
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Photos will be available for ordering via their website. These are optional for those who would like to purchase individual photos of their child in costume.
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All students will experience a professional photo shoot in costume, regardless of whether they choose to perform.
Clayfield Photo Week: Saturday 2nd November - Friday 8th November
Milton Photo Week: Saturday 26th October - Friday 1st November
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All concerts will be recorded by professional dance videographer Limelight Multimedia.
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A digital download link of your child’s concert recording will be provided. This is included in your Concert Levy.
IMPORTANT: Due to strict music copyright laws, filming during concerts is not permitted. Any audience members observed recording during the performances may be asked to leave the auditorium. Please respect our dancers and school by observing this rule. Thank you for your cooperation. All families will be receive a professional video recording of the performances.
CONCERT DAY INFO:
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Each class group will perform one item in one show (see schedule at top of page)
Performer Drop Off & Pick Up:
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Performers should be dropped off to the theatre 30 minutes before the start time of their show (as noted in schedule).
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All performers must arrive with hair and makeup done, with undergarments and tights on underneath loose clothing.
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More detailed drop off & pick up info, what to bring etc will be provided soon.
Supervision:
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Students are supervised by Premier Dance staff throughout all performances.
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Drop off your child with their group at the designated drop-off time.
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Collect your child from the stage after their concert is completed.
OTHER INFO:
Registration:
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Registration for the 2024 Junior Concert has now closed.
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The Concert Levy is non-refundable.
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Concert Levy includes: Hire of all costumes - supplied by Premier Dance, Coordination and supervision by Premier Dance staff throughout your child’s concert experience, 2024 Concert T-Shirt, Professional video recording of your child’s concert (supplied via digital streaming/download link).
Commitment:
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Performing is optional for all students.
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No extra rehearsals are required, only usual classes during the term.
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Regular attendance during Term 3 and Term 4 is expected if you choose to participate.
Costumes:
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No costume making or buying required; we supply all costumes.
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Most dance schools require you to purchase all costumes, which can cost $150 per item and add up to hundreds of dollars. Others may ask you to purchase materials and sew your own costumes.
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The Premier Dance Academy owns an extensive costume wardrobe and regularly purchases brand new, professionally made dance costumes of the highest quality.
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Hire of your child’s costumes is included in the Concert Levy. This levy covers new costumes, replacement of damaged costumes, repairs, and cleaning after the concerts.
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We cannot sell the costumes individually as each belongs to a complete group.
Rehearsals:
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In-class group dance learning will start in Term 3 along with the normal class content.
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Regular attendance is essential if you commit to performing in the concert. Missing multiple classes means missing large sections of the choreography.
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There are no additional rehearsals outside of regular classes.
We know you will have lots of questions about the Junior Concert, especially if this is your first year with us. We try to provide as much information as possible upfront to ensure everything is covered on this page (sorry, we know it's a long one!). However, if you have any questions after reading it, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We understand concerts are a big commitment at a very busy time of year, and that they can be daunting for young dancers and first-time performers. Please reach out to our team (who have been coordinating concerts like this for almost 30 years!) with your concerns, and we will do our best to help ease your worries. Most importantly, we want all dancers to have the very best performance experience and to have the opportunity to show you what they have been working on during their classes this year. Our concerts are always optional for all dancers, and no one will be disadvantaged in any way if you choose not to take part.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available, and we will email you about any updates. All important concert information will be kept on this page, so please save the link for future reference.
We understand you may have questions about the concerts, especially if this is your first year with us. We try to provide as much information as possible upfront to ensure everything is covered on this page (sorry, we know it's a long one!). However, if you have any questions after reading through this page, please feel free to contact us to discuss:
The Premier Dance Academy
P: 3369 1133