END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE

Mid December. Exact dates will be confirmed in January.
The end of year performance is a wonderful opportunity for M3 students to showcase their talents to family and friends, and to end the year on an incredibly high note. The performance takes place in a professional theatre and is a professionally run show, with a large variety of exciting music and fabulous costumes. Students perform one routine per class they attend. The performance is not compulsory, however participation is greatly encouraged. In 2012 M3 will be performing two shows. Recreational students will perform in only one show.

Costumes for the show are hired out to students by M3 Dancehouse and a single hire fee per costume will be added to Term 4 invoices.

During Term 4, students are required to attend a small number of extra rehearsals at the studio to prepare for the show. These rehearsals give the students a chance to get to know each other, practice in front of an audience and become confident in their role or dance. There is also a full dress rehearsal held at the theatre a few days prior to the performance. This rehearsal is 100% compulsory for all performers participating in the show. Please note: the Dress Rehearsal will be held during school/business hours. Students who are unable to attend the dress rehearsal will not be able to participate in the performance. No exceptions.

All information regarding the 2012 end of year performance will available on this website at the beginning of Term 4.

STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY EXTRAVAGANZA

Sun 1st April. Phoenix Theatre, Elwood.
This fantastic event gives M3 students the opportunity to show off their choreography skills on stage in a front of an audience and guest judge. Students choose their own music and may perform as a solo, duo or group. Students may supply their own costume or are welcome to hire something from M3. All M3 students are welcome to participate.

MINI DANCERS SHOWCASE

Sun 3rd Jun. Phoenix Theatre, Elwood.
The Mini Dancer's Showcase gives M3 Dancehouse's youngest students a chance to perform in front of an audience in their own special mid year showcase. All Kinderdance, Test 1 Ballet and Prep Jazz classes participate in the show.

SOLOIST DISPLAY 

Phoenix Theatre Elwood. Dates to be confirmed.
The Display gives M3 Soloists the chance to perform their new routines on stage before the first competition of the year. We encourage everyone and anyone to come watch this informal performance and check out some fabulous M3 talent!

M3PG TROUPE REVEAL

Phoenix Theatre Elwood. Dates to be confirmed.
Just in time, before the first eisteddfod of the year, the M3 Performance Group dancers get a chance to get on stage and showcase their new routines. This no fuss display gives the each Troupe a chance a chance to iron out any glitches before new competition season starts.

BALLET EXAMS

Term 2 & Term 3. Exact dates to be confirmed.

At M3, we view external examinations as a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their skills, receive positive feedback and gain lots of encouragement. Students begin Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) Classical Ballet exams at the age of six and can continue through to major levels in their teenage years. Each child receives an official ATOD Examination Certificate with a detailed constructive critique, as well as a level-appropriate medal. Exams take place during business/school hours on a weekday.

All ballet classes (except for 'Open' and Performance Group classes) are run as exam classes using the appropriate level syllabus. It is not compulsory for students who attend exam classes to participate in the actual exam, however it is greatly encouraged. From 'Bronze Medal' level up, students must be attending at least two ballet classes per week in order to participate in the exam.