Est. 2011
End of Year Concert 2026
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Dress Rehearsal Schedule - 30th November at Simply Ballet Studios
Attendance at Dress Rehearsal is compulsory
You must arrive 30 minutes PRIOR to your rehearsal time to be allocated your costume and get changed.
- All students will need to change out of costume after their last Dress Rehearsal, please allow time for this.
- Students should arrive in their ballet tights and leotard, with a button/zip jacket that does not need to be removed over their head.
- No parents are able to be in the studio due the number of people already onsite. Staff will be on hand to assist students with changing into costume.
- Hair should be in a high bun for all participants – Video Tutorial here
- Make-up is not required for dress rehearsal, however you may use the opportunity to practice if you wish.
- Remember, carparking space is limited. You may wish to consider car-pooling with another student, or street parking is available on Koongarra Ave, Cranbrooke Ave, and Glen Stuart Rd.
Please note – You may have more than one rehearsal time.
All classes from Grade 1 upwards are required to attend their item rehearsal, and a Finale Rehearsal. Your class will be listed next to one of the Finale Rehearsals.
Due to the large numbers, preschool division students are not required to stay for Finale Rehearsal and will complete this in class time.
Show Allocations
SHOW 1 Only – 1:30pm
- Dance To Your Own Tune (All)
- Grade 1
- Tiny Tap – Grade 1 students
- Grade 3
- Grade 5
SHOW 2 Only – 6:00pm
- Pre-Primary in Dance
- Primary in Dance
- Tiny Tap – Pre-Primary & Primary students
- Junior Tap
- Grade 2
- Grade 4
SHOW 1 and SHOW 2 (1:30pm & 6:00pm)
- Adult Classical Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Silver Swans
- Adult Tap
- Contemporary
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Technical Rehearsals - Sunday 7th December at Richard Flynn Theatre
A full schedule for Technical rehearsals is available here
You must arrive no later than 45 minutes before your onstage rehearsal time. Please find the earliest item you are required for on the schedule.
Attendance at Technical Rehearsal and Theatre Safety Induction is mandatory.
Any performer who fails to attend their technical rehearsal or safety briefing for any reason, will not be allowed to perform.
Download you Concert Survival Guide below for full details of everything required in the lead up, and on the day
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This is truly the highlight of our year, and we are absolutely thrilled to share the magic our dancers have been working so hard to create!
Below, you’ll find all the important details about the concert and how to register. Please take the time to read everything carefully before submitting your participation form.
Paquita
Act 1 – The Village of Paquita
There is a legend of a lady named Paquita who lived in the village long ago. She discovered she was of noble birth and married a Prince from a city far away.
For many years, part of a Royal Crest has hung in the village square, but no-one knows where the other half is. Every year the villagers gather for a celebration to remember the legend of Paquita.
During the celebration, a group of Courtiers arrive and recognise the Royal Crest.
Realising they possess the other half of the crest in their Court, the Courtiers invite the villagers to return with them.
Act 2 – The Forbidden Forest
The villagers accompany the Courtiers back to their lands, but they must journey through the forbidden forest….
The Courtiers lead the way, but along the path the groups become separated.
Lost in the forbidden forest, the villagers fear they will never escape. Until, when all hope appears lost the Courtiers return with reinforcements to rescue them.
Act 3 – The Royal Court
As the townspeople and Courtiers compare the crests they possess, they discover that each group has been safeguarding half of the Royal Crest without realising it.
When the pieces are brought together, they form the complete symbol of the Kingdom and the villagers and the Courtiers celebrate together.
Key Dates
Be sure to read through the Concert Information Pack, and Concert Participation Terms and Conditions for details of what’s involved in participating in the concert.
| What? | When? |
|---|---|
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Concert Information Released |
Monday 17th August |
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Participation Forms Due |
Saturday 26th September |
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Deposit Payment Due (50%) |
Monday 28th September |
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Final Payment Due (50%) |
Monday 26th October |
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Dress Rehearsal |
Sunday 22nd November |
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Concert Day! |
Sunday 29th November |
There are some special Terms and Conditions which relate to the end of year concert, separate to your general enrolment in Simply Ballet. Please take time to review these. Indicating your participation in the concert means you accept these terms and conditions and will abide by them.
Concert FAQ's
The Concert will be held on Sunday 29th November 2026
The Concert will be held at
Richard Flynn Theatre, St. Ignatius College.
Yes.
There will be two extra rehearsals which all participants must attend. You must be available to attend any time on both dates as rehearsals cannot be scheduled around other events.
Sunday 22nd November – All participants Dress Rehearsal (Simply Ballet studio)
Sunday 29th November – All participants Theatre Induction and Onstage rehearsal (Richard Flynn Theatre). All rehearsals to be scheduled between 8:30am-5:30pm. Most students will likely only be required for a short period, however students in multiple pieces will be required for longer periods.
Attendance at these two rehearsals is compulsory for all participants, particularly the Theatre Induction and Onstage Rehearsal at the Theatre. Theatres are working environments and involve many moving parts and the Theatre Induction is mandatory for all participants for safety reasons.
Students must also maintain regular attendance at classes to learn and rehearse performance pieces. If regular class attendance cannot be maintained, a student may need to be withdrawn from part, or all of a performance piece to allow rehearsals to continue in their absence.
Each class will be given the opportunity to learn at least one performance piece, and be involved in the show’s finale. Some classes may be combined to produce a singular performance piece if required.
Yes!
Your Concert Participation Fee includes 1 x costume which is yours to keep.
If a headdresses is required, hire of this is included in your participation fee but items must be returned.
Tickets are sold on a ‘first-in, first-served’ basis through the booking website.
Further details and a booking link will be released closer to the concert date.
Seating is unallocated so you can sit with your family or group.
For the safety, security, and smooth running of the concert, parents and caregivers are not permitted backstage at any time.
Your child must be capable of being backstage for a period of 2-3 hours.
Rest assured, all students under 18 are fully supervised by our experienced and authorised staff, who hold current Working with Children Checks and operate under our Child Safe Policy. Our team will assist your child with costume changes, hair, makeup and toileting.
We understand it can be a big step, especially for younger performers, but our staff are caring and supportive, and creating independence backstage is part of the performance journey!
You can read more in our article “My First Concert”
A photographer will be covering the concert and pictures will be available to download after the event for all participants.
Unfortunately, due to child safety regulations there can be no other photography or video taken inside the Theatre – including of your own child.
We will be offering a live video stream of the performance so that family and friends in other locations can be part of the experience.
You will be provided with a link 24 hours before the show that will be valid for the live event, and for 90 days afterwards. This means you can re-watch and share the concert with everyone!
Registration forms are available at the studio or register online here
Be sure to read the Concert Participation Terms and Conditions before registering as these are in addition to your normal enrolment.
Need more information? Contact Us or speak with your class teacher.