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Home > Join us Join usWe accept persons of either sex, any age over three, and any background! Where we meetThe St Andrew's School of Highland Dancing meets at:
How to get there? So many ways -- from Tarragindi (Beverley Hill Street), Ekibin (Cracknell Road), Moorooka, or off Ipswich Road. There is a swimming pool shop, hair dresser, and a corner store, beside the hall. Brisbane UBD 179, R-15. The lesson costs $9.00. Private lessons are subject to negotiation. What do your studio fees get you? Fees incorporate:
Private lessons are available on request. Family rates of three or more members may also be considered -- please ask. For parents of first time dancers, information we require from you includes the child's age, any medical and fitness issues, and any family custody issues. If we are not close enough to your home, check out our links to see if there is anything closer. ActivitiesWe recognise everyone has different interests and abilities. SAS is able to offer dancers a range of activities including:
Please note: Traditional dancing is the principal function of the School. CompetitionsWithin Brisbane most competitions occur at the Mitchelton State High School. Each Easter, SAS dancers head south to the showgrounds in Maclean ('the Scottish town of Australia'), northern New South Wales. The SQRCHDI site contains a list of competition dates, together with locations from Rockhampton south to the New South Wales border. AttireAt studio, dancers are expected to wear:
Clothing should be such as not to offend the modesty of any ordinary person. ExpectationsAmong other things, we expect dancers to:
Parental involvementFor dancers under eighteen years of age, parents are most welcome to sit in class, but any queries about the teaching methods, etc., should be discussed with the teacher(s) after the class. In fact we encourage parents to be involved in the development of their child(ren), homework/practice, encouragement and support -- and there is no reason why parents cannot dance either! Risk management strategiesAll sport involves risk, as does any activity in life. Risk management is a continual process of assessment, to identify, and minimise or eliminate anything that adversely affects the performance of the dancer. All members of the School are responsible for ensuring safe practices and appropriate behaviours are used at all times. Persons identifying potential risks are to bring these to the attention of the teacher. Additionally, pursuant to s. 99G of the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 (Qld) the School has a Personnel Risk Management Strategy, which may be viewed at classes at any reasonable time. This document seeks to promote the well-being of a child and to protect the child from harm, insofar as it relates to the Saint Andrew's School of Highland Dancing (the School). However its contents apply to all members of the School and not just children, and serves as a guide to being a healthy studio. CostsCosts are indicative only. Remember to compare this with other activities such as ballet or football, and see the value. So what does it cost to be a highland dancer? It depends on your involvement:
Fortunately the main costs are once-offs, namely the attire purchases. Remember many of these can be purchased as well-loved second-hand items (children do grow!). Items do not need to be purchased all at once -- see us before you purchase items. Dancing pumps are the most important initial cost.
Kilts can last years when looked after correctly. Dancers should also have a ruled-line book for making notes. Those dancers making this sport a serious endeavour may also seek to purchase the texts:
SQRCHDI -- http://www.sqrchdi.com/ ; May 2009 |
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