Last Day of Term 1
This is the last day of term 1. All classes will be running as usual on this day.
Compulsory Extra Troupe Rehearsal (Times TBA)
This is for Dance Troupe students only who do the Troupe classes on Friday nights and are doing the Dance competitions
GOODWILL Troupe Competition Days
This is the weekend that all Troupe students will be competing at Goodwill Competitions. Times and details TBA.
BBO (Ballet) Dance Days (TBC)
Ballet Exam preparations and times and details will become available closer to the date.
BBO Ballet exams will be mid-late August (TBA)
Ballet Exam times are allocated by BBO and we will be advised of days and times closer to August.
Singing Cabaret Auditions at Centrestage
All Centrestage Private Singing students have the opportunity to audition for the Cabaret in October. Students are required to perform the song that they would intend to sing in the Cabaret if selected. Students must book in at reception with Jason for a specific time. Students must present their sheet music in the correct key and songs which tell stories are preferable rather than just simple pop songs. Professional pianist will accompany students for the auditions.
Compulsory Extra Troupe Rehearsal at Centrestage (times TBA)
All Dance students doing VPAC Dance competitions in September are required to attend this compulsory Rehearsal day for final clean ups. Times TBA closer to the day.
VPAC Troupe Competitions
2 days of Troupe Dance competitons. Schedule will become available closer to the day. Venue: The Quin Theatre, Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook
Singing Cabarets at Centrestage
Private Singing students are selected from audition to perform in the Annual Singing Cabarets at Centrestage studios
5pm Cabaret #1
8pm Cabaret #2
Concert Ticket Sales Day at Centrestage Studios
Tickets for the Annual Centrestage Concerts go on sale at Centrestage Studios when Box Office Opens at 9am. Traditionally parent’s/friends line up from from as early as 6am to gain a place in the line as tickets are sold on a “first in first served” basis. It is the one event of the year that we try to bring the whole Centrestage community together and make an occasion of the line up by serving up a wonderful breakfast from Leslie in the canteen. We try to make it a fun day and maintain a community feel rather than just clicking an online ticketing system.
Compulsory Full Run Through of Concert at Centrestage 10am - 4pm (TBA)
This is a compulsory run in order of all items in the concert. It is run in Studios C and D so that the whole school gets a chance to see each other’s work. This is the only chance everyone will get to view every item. Parents are welcome to stay and watch and be a part of a supportive audience.
Compulsory Technical Rehearsal at Darebin Theatre Preston 4pm - 10pm (TBC)
This is a compulsory rehearsal where all students performing in our concerts get a chance to place their items on stage in the theatre.
Normal Classes resume and Trial classes commence Mon Nov 30 - Fri Dec 11
Classes resume for the final two weeks. Existing and new students have a chance to also trial some new classes that they may be interested to take in 2021.
New Students Enrolment Evening 6pm - 8pm
New Students who are interested in enrolling for 2021 have a chance to meet with Centrestage staff to discuss class options and appropriate class placements.
Current students re-Enrollment Evening 6pm - 8pm
This is an opportunity for current students and their parents to discuss with Centrestage staff about their class options for 2021. It’s also an opportunity for any feedback on student development and progression in 2020.
Centrestage Christmas Party Break Up
Final Day where all Centrestage students, parents and staff have the opportunity to celebrate the year together. Bring a plate and share food and drinks together along with a couple of surprises.