PLEASE SEE ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

The opportunity to perform in a concert is an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of the training process. This is where we love to watch our students learn about performance, rehearsals and teamwork while they enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills in a professionally run production. Concerts are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all students the chance to perform for their family and friends in this supportive and fun environment and encourage even our youngest and newest performers to be involved.

If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the concert on the dates and times provided, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

Please note: that unfortunately any families with unpaid fees will not be allowed to participate in our concert.

This is without a doubt the highlight of our year and we are giddy with excitement to show you how hard our dancers have been working!

Thank you for taking the time to read all information contained on this site. It should cover any questions you have, if not, please feel free to reach out to one of our team. Hope you are all looking forward to the concert as much as we are!

Miss Lenae

LOCATION

Our End of Year Concert will be held at St Mary's Band Club; 411 Great Western Hwy, St Marys NSW 2760

DATE & TIME

Our End of Year Concert will be held on 30.11.25 at 11am.

Our doors for the concert will open at 10:30am.

See the Concert Day Procedures below for student arrival times.

All students participate in our End of Year Concert and students work on these routines each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

In terms of attendance, it is very important that students do not miss any of their scheduled classes between now and concert time (unless they are sick an unable to attend) so they can spend their rehearsal time together to perform their routines, feel confident and look amazing. Of course, this is only if it can’t be helped and in line with studio guidelines. If for any reason your child will miss a number of their regular classes in Term 4, we ask that you contact us via email to [email protected] to let us know in advance.

If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the concert on the dates and times provided, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

CONCERT TSHIRT

Each year we have a concert shirt. Whilst they are not compulsory they are a great memento of the event and are available for order from the studio. Orders will open 1.11.25 and will close 5pm 9.11.25. Shirts will be distributed approximately 8-10 days after orders close.

>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER CONCERT TSHIRT <<

CONCERT MEMORABILIA

VIDEOS

VIDEOS Photography and filming inside the auditorium is not permitted. We engage the services of a Professional Videographer. All parents are able to purchase a downloaded copy of the concert. Information on how you can make purchases will be shared closer to the concert date. All downloads will be available for viewing within 14 days of the event

IMPORTANT TIMES FOR CONCERT DAY

All school aged student dropped off- 10am

Doors open: 10:30am- this is when the theatre doors open

Show starts: 11:00am- this is when the concert starts

Show concludes and students dismissed: APPROX 12:40pm

DROP OFF & PICK UP

Your child will be dropped to Raz Studios staff at their allocated time to the change rooms which are located just outside The showroom. Raz staff will be outside The showroom to help direct you. Students will be signed in and stay with Raz Studios staff for the duration of the concert. This is a kiss and drop point.

During the dropping off times, we ask that one parent/guardian comes with their child into the drop off area (you will be directed once inside the venue).

All students will need to be picked up from the drop off point after the show. Students will stay in this location and need to have their name marked off by their group leader. Miss Lenae will direct this process at the conclusion of the concert.

DROP OFF & PICK UP

On concert day, all of the students will be staying backstage with us for the duration of the concert. Students need to have their hair and makeup done with their stockings and first costume on (please refer to show orders to determine your child's first costume).

During the dropping off times, we ask that one parent/guardian comes with their child into the drop off area (you will be directed once inside the venue). See the CONCERT ORDER button below.

All students will need to be picked up from the drop off point after the show. Students will stay in this location and need to have their name marked off by their group leader. Miss Lenae will direct this process at the conclusion of the concert.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us. We will ensure that we talk you through the concert day procedure again in the weeks leading up to the concert.

RAZ STUDIOS STAFFING

All staff and volunteers engaged by Raz Studios for the annual concert are current Dance/school teachers/eductaors and all have current Working With Children Checks. Their personal expertise in student management and dance are invaluable to our concerts success and we as a community sincerely thank them for sharing their time with us. Parents are not permitted to enter the change rooms under any circumstances. Lacey Kelly will be the dressing room manager and Daniel Razbusek will be our side stage manager. Their decisions on the day will be final and shall not be entered into.

PRESENTATION

All students who are enrolled at Raz Studios and perform in the concert will receive a reward. The presentation will take place at the conclusion of the concert. This will mean that all students go home with a reward for their hard work.

EMERGENCY CONTACT DURING THE CONCERT AND ON CONCERT DAY

If there is any problem at all with your child during the concert, the dressing room manager, will contact you on your mobile phone (the first contact number on your enrolment form). If we cannot get hold of you, a runner will come and locate you in the audience. If you have an urgent issue during the concert, you may TEXT Miss Lenae on 0435 470 446. Please don’t call as we won’t be able to answer and talk but we can reply to a text message when time permits. Also, please don’t go to the changeroom as you will not be allowed entry, again this is a child protection precaution and refusal often offends.  

If you need to contact Raz Studios on the day of the concert please send a text message to 0435 470 446 or a message on BAND. Due to the nature of the event we will not be able to take phone calls but a staff member will be able to respond to messages in due time.

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING

There is to be no photography or filming of any kind during the concert. There will be staff members located throughout the auditorium and if you are caught you will be asked to leave the auditorium and you may risk your child not be allowed to re-enrol in 2024. We have professionals there on the day and you will be able to make purchases accordingly. Our concert is being professionally filmed and photographed and you will have the opportunity to make appropriate purchases.

MEDIA WALL AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

We will have our media wall and photo backdrops set up in the foyer on concert day so be sure to take lots of photos of your children in front of it  and share on social media using any of our studio hashtags #weareraz #razstudios #teamraz #weloveraz #danceatraz

LOST PROPERTY

Any lost items will be placed in a basket at the end of the concert and placed on the stage where you are free to find any lost items of your child’s. Any items that are still left over will be brought to the studio. Any uncollected items by the end of the term will be donated to charity. Please remember if it doesn’t have your child’s name on it, it makes it very difficult to find the owner.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child has any Medical Conditions that may require attention whilst in our care or are carrying any medication with them, please notify our supervisors when you sign in.

PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS WITH THEM ON CONCERT DAY

WHAT TO WEAR ON ARRIVAL

All students must arrive in their first costume with stockings on and be ready to go. Students may wear a comfy pair of runners or shoes upon arrival. All students must have their hair and make up done and their first pair of stockings on. To determine your child's first routine please refer to 'Concert orders'.

SHOES & STOCKINGS

Tap - Black tap shoes with tan stockings

Jazz - Black jazz shoes with tan stockings

Ballet - Pink ballet shoes with pink ballet stockings

Contemporary - No shoes, convertible tan stockings

Lyrical - No shoes, convertible tan stockings

Hip Hop - Black jazz shoes shoes with tan stockings

Circus - No shoes, no stockings

*Please ensure that all of your child's dance shoes are clean.

* Please note that convertible stockings can be worn for other style such as Jazz as they can be rolled down over the feet.

* It is always a good idea to have spare stockings in your child’s dance bag in the event that they put a hole in theirs. If your child does not have spare stockings and Raz Studios supplies them with a pair on concert day, an invoice will be sent via email.

Stockings are available for purchase at the studio in the lead up to photo day and the concert for $13.00 a pair.

UNDERWEAR

Please be aware that under stage lights, dark coloured or patterned underwear does not look good under light coloured costumes. Please make sure your child is wearing flesh coloured underwear. Any bras that are necessary must also be skin toned and not be visible under costumes. Clear straps are to be worn. Centrestage at Seven Hill and Flair Dancewear at Wetherill Park are our local dance stores and they both stock excellent dance specific bras with clear straps and backs (they are not compulsory they are just a personal suggestion that may help to make your child feel comfortable).

HAIR

Unless told otherwise via correspondence by Miss Lenae all students will require a slick high pony tail for all routines.

You will need to use a lot of hairspray/gel and a fine tooth comb to achieve the slick look and possibly multiple elastics. Please also use an elastic the same colour as their hair. Ponytail is to be straight and no fringes are to be out. If you are unsure of how to do a high ponytail please speak with your child’s teacher. Boys hair is to be styled neatly with hair gel.

MAKEUP

Make up for Junior students

• Foundation base that is the same skin tone as your child’s skin (OPTIONAL)

• Baby pink eye shadow (this can be glittery)

• Little bit of black mascara (OPTIONAL)

• Lip Gloss that has a red shine

Make up for all other students

• Foundation base that is the same skin tone as your child’s skin

• Blush on the checks (red)

• Dark brown, light brown and white eye shadow (refer to picture)

• Black eyeliner on the top of the eyelid (optional)

• Black mascara

• Red lipstick

Please note, boys are not required to wear makeup.

JEWELLERY AND NAIL POLISH

No Jewellery is to be worn (including earrings), please leave all jewellery at home. Also, please remove all nail polish.

WHAT TO BRING

FOOD & DRINK

In line with venue rules there is to be NO food backstage. Please bring a labelled water bottle ONLY.

PACKING CHECKLIST

It is suggested that students bring all of their belongings in their dance bag and hang costumes in a garment bag. Please do not squash costumes into your child's dnace bag. Please write your child's name on everything that they bring. Please pack the following:

• Stockings and dance underwear (wear on arrival)

• Shoes

• Makeup for touch-ups

• Extra bobby pins, safety pins, hair spray, elastics ect

• Water, water and more water

• snacks- please pack plain snacks and avoid nut products.

• Students may want to bring a small quiet game, book or something to keep them amused. NO VALUABLES SUCH AS IPADS, PHONES ECT ARE NOT PERMITTED. Raz Studios takes no responsibility for any lost items.

FOOD AND DRINKS

Please ensure that your child has something substantial to eat BEFORE being dropped off. Students may bring some light snacks with them that are plain, for example, jatz, plain chips, plain sandwhich. No peanuts, chocolate or coloured food will be allowed in the dressing room. If you are unsure of what to pack for your child please speak with your child’s teacher. Any foods that are not plain will be disposed of. This is for the safety of some of our students whom may have severe allergies as well as preserving the children’s outfits. The only drink that will be allowed inside the dressing room will be water. Again anything other than this will be disposed of. Please label any food/drink bottles that your child brings with them.