Rehearsals Finale and Extras/Make Up Hair/Bits And Pieces

Rehearsals 2025

Rehearsals really matter — otherwise, we wouldn’t do them. They give students a chance to get comfortable on stage, practise in their costumes, and understand the stage entrances, exits, lighting, and music. It’s all about making the performance feel familiar so the concert itself is a positive experience.

For some of our little ones, the first or even second rehearsal can feel overwhelming, and they may not make it onto the stage right away. That’s okay — by the final run, most are up there having the best time!

Your child will only be needed for their allocated class time (these times will be shared next term).

Saturday 25th October - Our Studio

Not dress rehearsal - just normal studio uniform/dancewear.

Studio One

8:40 - 9:00 Get Up And Dance

9:00 - 9:20 Who Let the Dogs Out

9:30 - 9:50 Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride

9:50 - 10:10 Sky Full Of Stars

10:20 - 10:40 I See Fire

10:40 - 11:00 Jump

11:10 - 11:30 Weird People

11:30 - 11:50 You're In The Band

12:00 - 12:20 Stern

12:20 - 1:00 Run Away

1:00 - 1:20 Boots

1:20 - 1:40 Fly

1:40 - 3:00 12 U Comp Groups (Sirens, Love Is Fire, Get On The Floor)

3:00 - 4:00 Inter Comp Groups

4:00 - 5:30 Senior Groups

Studio Two

8:20 - 8:40 Sienna Private

8:40 - 9:00

9:00 - 9:20 Coppelia Ballet

9:20 - 9:40 A Spoonful Of Sugar

9:50 - 10:10 La Sylphide Wedding Guests

10:20 - 10:50 Surfs Up

10:50 - 11:10 We Go To Work

11:20 - 11:40 Save Your Soul

11:40 - 12:00 Californian Girls

12:10 - 12:30 Let’s Groove

12:40 - 1:00 Wild Child

1:00 - 1:20 Two Step

1:20 - 2:00 Turn On the Lights

2:00 - 2:20 Rio

Cost is $10.00 if your child is in one dance, $15.00 if they are in 2, capped at $18 for 3 or more - 2nd child 1/2 price.

Finale Rehearsal - Our Studio

8th November

Normal Studio Uniform/Dancewear

All students are required to participate in the finale, which will be taught and rehearsed on the 8th of November.

The finale is only done at our 2nd show on Friday.

On the Thursday all students can leave as soon as they have danced if their parents aren't in the audience watching the show.

The finale is like the final bow – we choreograph a small, fun routine that the whole school does together, along with each class doing their own bows. The kids love it – it's a fun celebration for them and a time to enjoy the applause.

All awards and presentations are given out after the finale at our second show, while we have the kids on stage.

A run-through of the finale will take place at the start of each rehearsal at The Art House (25th and 26th Nov).

All students will need to change into their CMDA uniform or colours at both concerts for the finale.

Many of our 2-3 year olds choose not to participate in the finale – they are missed, but we understand that they are only little and it's late. If your child isn't going to stay for the finale, please let me know.

If your child is in Who Let The Dogs Out or Hawaiian Roller Coaster, please still bring them for their class on this day, but they don't need to come to the final rehearsal if they won't be doing it on the night – they are welcome to, and some love it.

It's just overwhelming for our little ones, as it’s the whole school.

Let me know what works for you.

Cost is $10 for Finale Rehearsal and $15 capped if your child has their dance rehearsal after.

Studio One

9:30 - 10:00 Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride

10:00 - 10:30 Sky Full Of Stars

10:30 - 11:30 Finale Rehearsal - all students

11:45 - 12:15 Get Up And Dance

12:15 - 12:45 I See Fire

12:45 - 1:15 Jump

1:15 - 2:00 Turn On the Lights

Studio Two

8:35 - 8:55 Sienna Private

8:55 - 9:15 Zahra Private

9:15 - 9:45 A Spoonful of Sugar

9:45 - 10:15 Coppelia Ballet

10:15 - 10:30 Finale Getting ready

10:30 - 11:30 Finale Rehearsal

11:45 - 12:15 La Sylphide Wedding Guests

12:15 - 12:45 Surfs Up

12:45 - 1:15 Wild Child

Swansea High School - Full Dress Rehearsal
Sunday 16th November 2025 - Stage Rehearsal and Photo Day (see separate information for photos).

Each class is allocated 15/20 minute stage time. Your child is not needed for the entire day, and you are welcome to watch - please only one parent per child - it is a nice day with them-chaos but nice.

We will do stage rehearsal first and then our teachers will walk them to their photos.

Cost is $10.00 if your child is in one dance, $16.00 if they are in 2, capped at $20 for 3 or more - 2nd child 1/2 price.

Times on rehearsal notes.

Swansea High School

No Costumes
Saturday 22nd November 2025- Full run through of the show in order.

Times approx 10am - 1pm

The cost is $10.00 per student.

You are welcome to watch - please, only one parent per child.

Student trophies will be given out on this day before the finale.

Stage Rehearsals The Art House Wyong

No cost. No parents allowed for this - theatre rules.

Tuesday 25 November - Rehearsal Jnrs/Inters 3:30pm start

Wednesday 26 November - Rehearsal Inters/Snrs 3:30 pm start

Hair and Makeup

Hair & Make-up for Concert

All students must have their hair and make-up done for the concert.

✨ Hair:

Here is a tutorial showing how we do concert hair. The only difference is that ours is worn lower, in line with the ears, so it doesn’t show from the front.

💄 Make-up:

All students are required to wear stage make-up – without it, the lights completely wash their faces out.

Stage Make-up

Hair tutorial

Make up Tutorial

Tips and Other Handy Extras

Baby wipes/makeup removers (for fixing makeup mistakes or washing hands)
Baby powder (for itchy costumes)
Safety pins (for emergency costume repairs)
Clear nail polish (for repairing minor holes or runs in tights)
Band-Aids (the "invisible" kind)

Class Awards

All students will receive a trophy at the 2nd concert.

Please let me know if any students are up for their 5/10 or 15-year award.

Ticket Sales

Ticket information will be posted on this site as soon as I have it.

The theatre runs this part of the show. I will send out a separate note when this information comes through.

Cost will be similar to last year but like everything at this point a price rise is to be expected.