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2026 Term 4 News

Welcome to Term 4! Read the latest KDA news, including important dates, concert information, assessments, uniform reminders and studio updates.

October already! How did that happen? I hope you had a relaxing time over the dance break and had the opportunity to enjoy the few days with gorgeous weather. 

The KDA teaching team along with the students are excited for Term 4 as we head towards the super fun part of the year. Please keep the week 30th Nov-5th Dec free for our EOY photos, theatre rehearsals and performances! Schedule links can be found within this newsletter. Please make sure you add all the dates to your diary as there are multiple weeks with adjusted timetables.

Please contact the office if you/your child is due to receive a 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 year award so we can cross reference it with our list to ensure we capture every student

Over the holidays, our website has also been updated to a new format! All the information is still there, but you might need to look in a new place to find it. Please contact the office if you are having any trouble locating information.

    • We have a no-phones policy in the studio and on performance days

    • No street shoes in the dance spaces and no dancing shoes to be worn outside 

    • Hair is to be tied back during classes and please no plaits/braids (they can whip students in the eyes while dancing). Ballet only classes students require a bun. 

    • Please no food in the studio

    • Make-up classes can be arranged via the portal for students who advise in advance about missed classes

    • Students will require a body stocking by Monday 9th November

  • Please check your junk mail and/or contact the office if you haven’t received your Term 4 statements as yet. They were emailed at the end of Term 3. Reminder to pay by Saturday 10th October to receive the early bird discount.

    Statements have also been sent for costume hire and performance fees. Please ensure these are paid ASAP to ensure students receive their costumes.

  • Thank you to everyone who reviewed KDA or referred a friend.

    Congratulations to Sienna K for winning the review promotion in Term 3!

    We are running the review promotion again! We would appreciate it if you could support our business by leaving us a Google review: https://g.page/r/CaFLd6MIXQN2EAE/review. Any 5-star reviews received before the 7th of November will go in the draw to win 2 tickets to the EOY concert. Multiple entries allowed.

    We will be continuing our Refer a Friend promotion moving into 2027. It is a great way to earn a discount on your term fees! Find out more on our fees page here: https://www.kallistadance.au/2026-fees

  • Congratulations to all the students who completed their Internal Ballet Assessments in Term 3. All students received excellent results, and will receive their certificates this week.

    Our Advanced ballet students are undertaking their final external exam for the year on the 13th of October and we wish them luck.

    We also wish our VCE VET dance unit 3/4 students luck for their upcoming exam on the 7th of October.

  • As most of you know, KDA takes student images and privacy very seriously. Upon creating your account in iClassPro, you would have had the option to agree or decline various image release forms. These can be changed at any time through logging into the portal. KDA may use images more this year than in the past, however, identifiable student images will not be used for anything that parents do not agree to through the class portal.

  • As per our policy all students (except adult and advanced classes) must wear a dance body stocking at photo sessions, rehearsals and performances. It is basically a skin coloured leotard which is worn under costumes. They can be purchased from the dance shops or via online stores. Any brand or style is acceptable but please buy one as close to your child’s skin colour as possible and avoid styles with plastic straps as they break easily and do irritate some student’s skin. Please Google ‘dance body stocking’ to see some images if you are unsure what they are.

    Why? - It gives them body coverage whilst changing their costumes and replaces the need to wear underpants. It also gives extra protection under light coloured costumes. If underpants are still required, then please ensure they are skin colour.

    Please ensure your child wears their body stocking underneath their tights and class uniform to the:

    • Costume hand out and studio dress rehearsals

    • Photo sessions

    • Theatre rehearsals

    • Performances

    Please ensure the students wear their class leotard over the top of the body stocking to these events.

    A reminder:

    KDA will be trialling a bulk order from Bloch of all your EOY concert essentials. Through the bulk order, we are able to secure a discount we can pass onto you! Any items purchased through KDA will receive a 10% discount on Bloch RRP.

    Order through our online portal here: https://portal.iclasspro.com/kallistadance/products/category/concert-supplies-bloch?viewMode=grid

    Use the discount code KDAConcert when checking out of the online portal for the 10% discount to be applied.

    Orders must be received by the 11th October. No late orders will be accepted.

  • The EOY concert newsletter can be found here: https://www.kallistadance.au/updates/2026-eoy-update-newsletter

    This newsletter includes information regarding additional rehearsals, photos, uniform requirements, make-up guidelines and more.

    Please read it carefully, as there are weeks with changes to timetables.

  • VideoEssentials will once again be filming the shows for us. Downloadable files will be emailed to families once available from VideoEssentials. Additional shows can be purchased, please contact the office.

  • The teachers are uploading the EOY music so that students can practise if they choose. For information on how to access the music, please see the news item on our portal: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/kallistadance/news. Please speak to your teacher if your music is not on the portal, and contact the office if you have any technical issues accessing it.

  • We expect the 2027 timetables and information to be available in late October, early November. You will receive an email about the classes best suited to you/your child along with information on how to enrol for 2027.

Dates for the Diary

Contacts: 

Office: 0431 234 197  

Email: admin@kallistadance.au  

Web: www.kallistadance.au

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2026 End of Year Concert Update

All the things you need to know for our upcoming EOY concert! - uniform requirements, rehearsal dates, performance dates and more!

It is hard to believe Term 3 is almost finished! All the EOY Dances are coming along nicely and we can’t wait to see them all on the stage next term.

Read on for Bloch discounts, EOY schedules, rehearsal dates and more!

  • As the concert approaches, students will require a body stocking and tights for rehearsal days, photos and whilst at the theatre. KDA will be trialling a bulk order from Bloch of all your EOY concert essentials. Through the bulk order, we are able to secure a discount we can pass onto you! Any items purchased through KDA will receive a 10% discount on Bloch RRP.

    Order through our online portal here: https://portal.iclasspro.com/kallistadance/products/category/concert-supplies-bloch?viewMode=grid

    Use the discount code KDAConcert when checking out of the online portal for the 10% discount to be applied.

    The order will be placed on the 10th of October (Week 1 of Term 4) so make sure you order before the cut off. Items will then be handed out to students in class once received by KDA. Late orders will not be accepted. If you require additional dance shoes or uniform, please contact the office as we can add these to the order to secure you a discount.

    Be sure to select the correct item, as refunds and returns are subject to Bloch’s T&Cs and reliant on KDA receiving this from Bloch.

    What tights does my dancer need?

    Pre-School: Salmon Pink Footed tights (same as class)

    Sub Junior: Salmon Pink Stirrup Tights (same as class)

    Sub Inter: Salmon Pink Convertible Tights (same as class)

    Inters, Seniors and Advanced:

    • Ballet: Salmon Pink Convertible Tights

    • Jazz, Tap, Acro, Contemporary, Hip Hop: Tan Convertible Tights

  • Make Up Guidelines

    It is preferred that Children do wear make up, but this is NOT compulsory. 

    What you will need: Foundation, Eye shadow – browns and golds, Eye Liner (optional), Mascara, Blush, and Lip Stick – red

    Try using lots of moisturiser on your child’s face a good ½ hr prior to putting the make up on. It will protect their skin and make it easier to remove the make up. Sorbelene is a great product for make up removal.

    Hair Guidelines

    Pre-school, Sub Junior, Sub Inter and Inters students must all wear their hair in a bun for the EOY concert. A low bun is preferred as hear pieces sit better.

    Senior and Advanced students are either a low pony tail or low bun. Teachers will advise for each dance.

    Bun Tips:

    What you will need: Hair Elastics, Hair Net, Hair Pins, Bobby Pins, Hairspray(Water Spray). Hair is to be put into a bun at home (unless otherwise specified). It is easiest to put up hair when it hasn’t been recently washed, so if possible leave hair unwashed for better results.

  • There will be a number of weeks with timetable changes as we prepare for the concert. These schedules and what is required each week can be found here:

    Week 5: Cup Week Timetable

    Week 6: Dress Rehearsals (no timetable change)

    Week 8: Combining Week Timetable

  • Tickets go on sale at 7.00am Saturday 7th Nov via the following link: 

    https://www.trybooking.com/DPKHV 

  • National Photography will once again be setting up in our studios to take the photos of the students in their costume/s. Group photos will be taken along with individual photos.

    Sessions will be held at the studio on Tues 1st Dec. Schedules can be found here: https://www.kallistadance.au/upcoming-events/2026-eoy-photos

  • The End of Year theatre rehearsals are on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of December. The date/time(s) that you and/or your child are rehearsing at the theatre can be found here: https://www.kallistadance.au/upcoming-events/2026-theatre-rehearsals

    Students are to arrive at the theatre ready to be signed in at the commencement time of their rehearsal block.

    Students are to wear stage make-up and have their hair done as though they were performing (in a bun unless otherwise advised). This is to be done at home.

    All students must be signed in and out by an adult - exception: Senior, Advanced and Adult classes can sign themselves in and out.

  • Two concerts will be held on Saturday, the 5th December. Click here to find out which show/s the dancer/s in your family are in: https://www.kallistadance.au/upcoming-events/2026-eoy-concerts

    Students to arrive at the theatre 1 hour before their performance time. 

    Each performance will go for approximately 2hrs and 30min including a 20 minute interval.

    Pre-School and Sub Junior classes finish dancing at interval and will be signed out then.

    If you or your child cannot participate on the day, please let us know ASAP. 

    You do not need to buy your child a ticket for any shows that they are performing in.

    Students are to wear stage make-up and have their hair done in a bun unless otherwise advised. This is to be done at home.

    All students must be signed in and out by an adult - exception: Senior, Advanced and Adult classes can sign themselves in and out.

    If you are in the situation where you cannot see all of your children’s dances in at least one show, please email the office admin@kallistadance.au so we can issue you with the promotional code to receive 2 complimentary tickets when booking your tickets.

  • Costume hire and performance fee statements have been emailed out. Some classes’ costumes will be charged late in Term 4 once costumes have been finalised. Please make sure fees are paid by the due dates to ensure students receive their costumes.

    Term 4 statements will be issued shortly.

Dates for the Diary

  • Sunday 20th September - Term 3 concludes

Contacts: 

Office: 0431 234 197  

Email: admin@kallistadance.au  

Web: www.kallistadance.au

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2026 Term 3 News

Welcome to Term 3! Read the latest KDA news, including important dates, concert announcements, RAD ballet assessments, competition highlights, uniform reminders and studio updates.

I hope you managed to relax during the dance break and are recharged for another fun term. Congratulations to all the dancers who performed on stage at the MYD and a big thank you to all the teachers and volunteers who ensured the day ran smoothly!

Thank you to everyone who travelled to Warrnambool to compete and/or support our wonderful students. We were lucky to get great wether for most of the week! More details can be found below. It was a great way to finish off Term 2.

The teachers took time at the end of last term to talk with their students about our End of Year (EOY) theme ‘Hobbies: I Like…’. As always, the students have come up with some great ideas. We can’t wait to see all the dances on stage with costumes!

Thanks again for your continued support …. and a warm welcome to our new students and families commencing this term. We’re excited for Term 3 :)

    • We have a no-phones policy in the studio and on performance days

    • No street shoes in the dance spaces and no dancing shoes to be worn outside 

    • Hair is to be tied back during classes and please no plaits/braids (they can whip students in the eyes while dancing). Ballet only classes students require a bun. 

    • Please no food in the studio

    • Make-up classes can be arranged via the portal for students who advise in advance about missed classes

    • Students will require a body stocking in Term 4 for the EOY concert

  • Please check your junk mail and/or contact the office if you haven’t received your Term 3 statements as yet. They were emailed at the end of Term 2. Reminder to pay by Saturday 18th to receive the early bird discount.

  • Our RAD interal assessments will be held on Friday 31st of July. An update notice with times will be sent to families shortly. We wish our students the best as they finalise their assessment preparations.

  • Thank you to the following teachers - Katherine, Cissy, Emily V, Georgia, Abbie, Charlotte and Emily P, who put in a lot of time prior to the Warrnambool Eisteddfod, preparing the students for these competitions. Thank you also to Emily V, Cissy and Helen who came to Warrnambool to support the students. Much appreciated! 

    All of the students did extremely well and were a credit to their teachers and to the school. Congratulations to each and every one of you! A special mention to: 

    The Troupes

    • Under 13s - HM (Jazz)

    • Advanced - 1st (Broadway Jazz)

    The Duos/Trios

    • Abi, Chloe K and Lauren - HM (Contemporary)

    • Chloe G and Iris - 3rd (Jazz with Tricks)

    The Solos

    • Tilly - 2nd (Classical Ballet)

    • Hollie - 1st (Lyrical and Broadway Jazz)

    • Elaine - HM (Jazz)

  • Refer a friend who starts dance at KDA in Term 3 2026 and both you and your friend receive a 10% discount on Term 4 2026 fees. For more details and the terms and conditions, see the flyer on our website: https://www.kallistadance.au/refer-a-friend 

    We would also appreciate it if you could support our business by leaving us a Google review: https://g.page/r/CaFLd6MIXQN2EAE/review. Any 5-star reviews received before the 26th of July will go in the draw to win either 2 tickets to the EOY concert OR a KDA windcheater! Multiple entries allowed.

  • Make sure to follow us on social media to stay updated on events and student achievements. We captured some great moments from the MYD which have been shared here. https://www.instagram.com/kallistadance/

    As most of you know, KDA takes student images and privacy very seriously. Upon creating your account in iClassPro, you would have had the option to agree or decline various image release forms. These can be changed at any time here: https://portal.iclasspro.com/kallistadance/policies/student. Identifiable student images will not be used for anything that parents do not agree to through the class portal.

  • A reminder that the recordings of the Mid Year performances are available for download: https://www.kallistadance.com.au/performance-recordings 

    The code for each show was emailed to families in June. If you did not receive it, please contact the office. A reminder to download before 1st of September as they will not be available after this date.

  • The end of year concert activities have been confirmed for Monday 30th November - Saturday 5th December inclusive at Kel Watson Theatre, Forest Hill College. 

    Exact Theatre Rehearsal and Performance dates and times for you/your child will be advised in the coming weeks. Watch this space!

  • With the colder weather still upon us, a reminder that the following additional clothing may be worn in class:

    • Skivvy under the leotard

    • Crossover over the leotard

    • KDA Wind cheater or KDA Slouch Top (not in the ballet only classes)

    KDA branded clothing (senior/advanced/adult singlets, T Shirts, and wind cheaters and children’s wind cheaters) can be ordered online via the online portal here: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/kallistadance/products

    All students are required to wear their correct uniform and shoes in class. If you are unsure, please ask your teacher or check the uniform requirements in the General Information document on page 15. Here is the link: http://www.kallistadance.com.au/general-information/

Dates for the Diary

  • Monday 13th July – Term 3 commences

  • Friday 31st July – Internal Ballet Assessments

  • Sunday 20th Sep - Term 3 concludes

  • Monday 5th Oct - Term 4 commences

  • Monday 30th November - Saturday 5th December inclusive - Concert week. Confirmed

Contacts: 

Office: 0431 234 197  

Email: admin@kallistadance.au  

Web: www.kallistadance.au

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