End Of Year Concert 2025

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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 – 2:00pm

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SHOW 2 Only – 6:00pm

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SHOW 1 and SHOW 2 (2:00pm & 6:00pm)

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Technical Rehearsals - Sunday 7th December at Richard Flynn Theatre

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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.

Don Quixote

Act 1 – The Village

Don Quixote is a horse who after many years of adventure has settled down and enjoys living and working amongst the villagers.

One day, Don Quixote begins to feel restless and wishes for one more adventure.  So, he sets off into the countryside on a quest to explore.

Act 2 – The Countryside

Don Quixote stumbles across a band of gypsies.  At first, fearful of them he tries to hide – but the gypsies greet him and dance eagerly. 

As night falls, Don Quixote mistakes the nearby windmills for a giant.  Scared he runs into the forest. Tired from his adventure, Don Quixote falls asleep and dreams of his beloved villagers back home.  As dawn arrives, he decides to return home to the village.

Act 3 – The Village Celebration

The villagers have been worried since they found Don Quixote’s field empty.  Now overjoyed to see him return home they decide to throw a celebration to mark his return.

Key Dates

What? When?
Concert Information Released
Monday 25th August
Participation Forms Due
Friday 26th September
Payments Due
Friday 26th September
Dress Rehearsal
Sunday 30th November
Concert Day!
Sunday 7th December

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.

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.

FAQ's

When will the Concert be held?

The Concert will be held on Sunday 7th December 2025

Where will the Concert be held?

The Concert will be held at

Richard Flynn Theatre, St. Ignatius College.

2 Manresa St, Athlestone 5076

Are there extra classes or rehearsals?

Yes.

There will be two extra rehearsals which all participants must attend.

Sunday 30th November – All participants Dress Rehearsal (Simply Ballet studio)

Sunday 7th December – All participants Theatre Induction and Onstage rehearsal (Richard Flynn Theatre) All rehearsals to be scheduled between 9:00am-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.

Can I keep my costume?

Yes!

Your Concert Participation Fee includes 1 x costume which is yours to keep.  

If further accessories or headdresses are required, hire of these is included in your participation fee but items must be returned.

How do I get tickets to the show?

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.

Can I help my child backstage?

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!

What about photos or videos?

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 children.

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!

How do I register?

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.

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