Key Dates 2020

Summer School Monday January 20 and Tuesday January 21

Please note
With listed non-compulsory troupe performances, notification by email must be given by Tuesday 28th January 2020 if not participating
Compulsory dates
Saturday classes always run prior to public holidays
‘Troupe Intensive’ days. MUST be a priority over extra dance programs and other activities, this is non-negotiable
Alterations to this calendar may occur throughout the year, however we try our best to provide ample notice in these instances

SUMMER SCHOOL
Monday 20th Jan – Tuesday 21st Jan https://www.trybooking.com/bgmoy

Term 1- Saturday 1ST February (Troupes only)
Monday 3rd February - Saturday 28th March

February
Sunday 23rd COMPULSORY Troupe Intensive
March
Saturday 7th COMPULSORY All Classes including Troupe classes will run as normal (Labour Day weekend)
Monday 9th Labour Day- no classes at studio
COMPULSORY Somerville Family Day Troupe and Duo Performances
'Disney Trip' item

During School Holiday’s
Moe Dance Eisteddfod, Jump Challenge, In Motion, Stage Attack - for Solo’s, Duo’s, Trio’s

Term 2- Tuesday 14th April- Saturday 27th June

April
- 3rd-13th DISNEY TOUR USA
Sunday TBC COMPULSORY SFD Combined schools concert 2pm-6pm
10 & 12U Tap, 14 & 16U Jazz
Saturday 25th ANZAC Day - no classes at studio
Monday 28th Classes running at studio as normal

May
Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd COMPULSORY Stage Attack Competition- All Troupes Performing, Venue: TBC (Western Suburbs)
Sunday 17th Cecchetti Grade Convention for exam candidates – Grades 2, 3, 4 and Intermediate
Sunday 24th Cecchetti Grade Convention for exam candidates – Grades 1, 5, 6, Adv 1 and Adv 2
COMPULSORY Troupe Showcase Time: 1-2.30pm, Venue: EMC
COMPULSORY Class Work Showcase, Time: 3.30-5pm, Venue: EMC

June
Saturday 6th COMPULSORY All Classes including Troupe classes will run as normal (Queen’s Birthday weekend)
Monday 8th Queens Birthday- SFD & Cecchetti Exam classes only. Altered timetable will be provided

June/July
During School Holiday’s
Saturday 27th SFD Scholarship technical classes (Invite Only)
27th June- 3rd July COMPULSORY Southern Federation of Dance Competition All Troupes Performing
Solos, Duo’s, Trio’s Performing

Term 3- Monday 13th July – Friday 18th September

September
During School Holiday’s
19th-27th COMPULSORY West Gippsland Competition- All Troupes Performing, Venue: West Gippsland Arts Centre Warragul
All Troupe photo’s will be taken at this comp
Solos, Duo’s, Trio’s Performing

Term 4- Monday 5th October – Saturday 5th December

October
Weekends

Casey Comps. Individual routines may be performed during the competition but only if there is no clash with scheduled troupe classes

TBA

SFD Choreographic Competition (if no clash with troupe classes)

TBA

Cecchetti Choreographic Competition (if no clash with troupe classes)

Saturday 31st

Melbourne Cup Weekend (All classes will run)

November
Monday 2nd

Melbourne Cup Weekend (All classes will run)

Tuesday 3rd

Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday – No classes

Monday 16th

Showcase Dress Rehearsal COMPULSORY – Frankston Arts Centre. ALL students including Mini and Tiny Preschool/Kinder classes. (This is a school day) 8.30am – 1.00pm

Friday 20th

Showcase Performance – Frankston Arts Centre 5pm.