STUDENT HANDBOOK

Welcome

Welcome to Triple T Dance for 2026.

Whether your child is taking their first steps in a preschool class or has been performing for years, we want them to feel known, supported and excited to come to class.

We started Triple T with a belief: dance and performing arts can help create confident, happy humans.

Technique and performances matter to us.

So do friendships, courage, resilience and the feeling that you belong somewhere.

This handbook explains how classes work, what families can expect from us and what we ask of our community.

Please read it when you enrol and return to it whenever you need a quick answer.

If anything is unclear, contact our team.

We would much rather answer a question early than leave you guessing.

Quick links: [Enrol or access your Parent Portal] · [Current timetable] · [Current fee schedule] · [Contact the studio]

Our Promise and our Values

This is our commitment to our dancers, our families and each other.

At Triple T Dance, we want every student to feel known, supported and excited to walk through our doors.

We believe great dance education helps young people grow as dancers and as people.

Every class is an opportunity to build confidence, develop skills, form friendships and experience the joy of dance.

We want our studio to feel like a second home—a place where students can be themselves, try something challenging, make mistakes and know there are people cheering them on.

Creating that environment is something we do together.

The Triple T Promise sets out what you can expect from us, and what we ask of our students and families.

Our six values guide the way we teach, make decisions and treat one another:

Connection — how we love people.

We take the time to know our students and build meaningful relationships. We notice how they are feeling, celebrate their progress and help them feel part of our dance community.

Humility — how we approach ourselves.

We stay open to learning, listen to feedback and recognise the contributions of others.

Integrity — how we make decisions.

We follow through on our commitments, take responsibility for our actions and communicate honestly and thoughtfully.

Gratitude — the attitude we bring.

We appreciate our teachers, classmates, families and the opportunities to perform. We practice gratitude and remember that everyone has something to offer and progress looks different for every dancer.

Intention — how we deliver excellence.

We bring purpose and care to what we do. Our teaching, decisions and interactions reflect the experience we want to create for our students.


Exceptional Dance Education.

We deliver thoughtful, engaging teaching that builds strong foundations and supports continued growth. We challenge our dancers while nurturing their confidence and love of dance.

These values apply to our directors, teachers and staff as much as they do to students and families. They do not mean everyone will agree all the time. They mean we will listen, speak respectfully and work through issues directly.

Important Dates

Families have a lot to juggle, so we share key dates as early as we can.

Check the [2026 studio calendar] for semester dates, the school-aged mid-year break, any preschool closure dates, concerts, rehearsals, examinations, Company events and enrolment activities.

Event details and any costs will be set separately before bookings or payments are due.

Dates and venues can sometimes change.

We will let affected families know through our official communication channels.

If you already know your child will miss a rehearsal, performance or other commitment, please tell us as early as possible.

* Please note these dates may be subject to change.

Staying In Touch

Our main family communication channels are the BAND app and email.

Please join the BAND groups for your child's classes, keep your email and mobile number up to date, and read notices about rehearsals, costumes, payments and timetable changes.

Band Class Links Click your child's age group

Preschool

Kindy

Year 1 & Year 2

Year 3 & Year 4

Year 5, year 6 & Year 7

Year 8 and above

Teachers may share class updates on BAND; important account or policy matters will come from the studio team.

For questions, changes to enrolment, concerns or requests to speak with a teacher, contact reception at 0433 280 602 or admin@tripletdance.enrollioapp1.com.

We can arrange a conversation at a suitable time when a question needs more attention.

Please do not contact teachers on their personal phone numbers or social accounts about studio matters.

They need to focus on students while teaching and have reasonable boundaries outside work.

Our admin team will make sure the right person receives your message.

You can also find studio news on our official Facebook and Instagram pages. Social posts are useful reminders; BAND and email are the channels to check for information specific to your child.

Class Streams & Pathways

There is no single right dance journey. Some children want one joyful class each week; others want to train and perform more often.

We will help you find the right fit now and revisit it as your child grows.

Teeny Boppers — Preschool Students

Our year-round preschool programme gives young children room to move, play, imagine and gain confidence.

Classes continue through school holiday periods, apart from any specifically published closures.

Depending on age and the current timetable, options may include READY SET DANCE, READY SET BALLET, READY SET ACRO and LITTLE CIRQUE.and READY SET MOVE

Preschool classes are built for this stage of development. Children normally remain in their age-appropriate programme until they go to Kindy ( BIG School).

Mini Movers — Kindergarten Students

Mini Movers helps children transition from preschool classes into school-aged dance.

Classes offer age-appropriate structure, new skills and plenty of encouragement.

Classes available to our Kindy Students is - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics & Aerial/Circus

We can recommend a combination of styles that fits your child and your family's week.

Academy — Recreational Classes - Year 1 and above

Academy is for school-aged children who want to learn, make friends and enjoy dance and performing arts without a competition-team commitment.

These classes follow the two-semester calendar and pause for the three-week mid-year break.

Students build technique and confidence through regular classes and have opportunities to perform in Concerts and Examinations.

Available styles Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Singing, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, Stretch/ Technique & Aerial/Circus

Company — Performance Teams from ages 3 or 4 years and above

Company is for dancers who want additional training and opportunities to perform more often at competitions and events.

Regular school-aged classes follow the two-semester calendar; separately scheduled Company rehearsals or events during the mid-year break will be communicated in advance.

Team placement takes account of age, readiness, attitude, attendance and the needs of the group.

An invitation to audition or join a team does not guarantee a particular placement.

Company families receive a separate outline of training, rehearsals, performance commitments and costs before accepting a place.

Additional expenses can include Competition levies, entry fees, costumes and other performance-related items.

We want families to understand the full commitment before saying yes.

Dance and Performing Arts Styles

Class availability and age groups can change with each timetable.

Our team can help you choose a starting point and add styles when your child is ready.

READY SET DANCE and other preschool classes: playful movement, music, rhythm, coordination, creativity and early independence. The programme is designed to help little people love coming to class.

Jazz: energetic movement, turns, jumps and routines that build coordination, strength and performance skills.

Ballet: posture, alignment, control and movement foundations taught at an appropriate level for each group.

Tap: rhythm, musicality and footwork, from first sounds to more complex patterns.

Hip Hop: grooves, musicality, creativity and style, taught with music and movement suited to the students' ages.

Contemporary and lyrical: expressive movement, musical interpretation and storytelling.

Acro: strength, flexibility, balances and tumbling taught through suitable skill progressions. Students work towards skills when they are ready, with teacher guidance and safety at the centre.

Cirque and LITTLE CIRQUE: movement and circus skills using equipment suited to the class and student level, taught under staff supervision.

Musical theatre & singing opportunities to develop voice, character, confidence, storytelling and teamwork.

We choose music, choreography and costuming with students' ages in mind. If you are unsure whether a class is the right fit, ask us; trials and teacher guidance can help.

Uniform Hair & Footwear

A consistent uniform helps students arrive ready to move and feel part of the group. It also lets teachers see body alignment and keeps clothing suitable for the activity. Please label everything, including shoes, jackets and drink bottles.

Preschool: Child must wear the official uniform for your child's READY SET programme.

Our reception staff can advise you of the correct items for your class and girls or boys with long hair needs to be tied up off their faces

Uniform options for Preschool are pnik and

Academy and Company classes: black dance tights or leggings and a black Triple T Dance T-shirt with the white logo. we have a great variety of uniform options including and not limited to crop tops, tank tops

Ballet Classes - All Ballet students are required to wear a black leotard and their hair in a bun for all ballet classes they can wear a ballet skirt if they prefer

Cirque and aerial classes: close-fitting clothing is required for safe movement and equipment use. Long tights or leggings are prefered.

Please avoid loose clothing and jewellery when wearing t shirts girls will need to wear a crop top underneath as they will go upside down on equipment

Hair is required to be in a bun away from the face this is non negotiable and is required for safety reasons

Bring a water bottle. For safety, students should remove jewellery

FOOTWEAR REQUIREMENTS

Ballet

Ballet Students are required to wear pink  leather ballet shoes. Boys will wear black ballet shoes.  These are available to purchase at our studio at a competitive price.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop Students are required to wear black coloured canvas high tops these can be from kmart or target .  We do not stock these at our studio.

Jazz

Junior Students in these classes girls are required to wear tan split sole pull on jazz shoes and boys are required to wear black . 

Teen Students in these classes are required to wear black split sole pull on jazz shoes

These are available to purchase at our studio at a competitive price.

Tap

Junior Tap Students girls are required to wear tan buckle up tap shoes and boys are required to wear black tap shoes,

Teen Students are required to wear black lace up or pull on tap shoes and those that are transitioning from tan buckle style tap shoes will need the new black style by the End of Year Concert this year.

Lyrical/ Contemporary

Students can have bare feet in Lyrical/ Contemporary classes some students prefer to wear half shoes we do sell these at the studio

Little Cirque and Cirque Bare Feet are required for Cirque classes

Acrobatics

As we are training dancers it is beneficial that are learning acrobatics in their jazz shoes so they can transition it to the stage with ease

Fees

Our [2027 fee schedule] sets out weekly tuition, packages, registration charges and any other published fees.

Please read it alongside your enrolment agreement.

We will tell families about fee changes in advance under those terms.

Tuition is billed through our Studio Pro Parent Portal every Monday and paid by weekly direct debit on Thursday

If you would prefer to pay a semester in advance, you are required to make that payment by week 2 of the term please contact reception so we can explain how that payment will appear on your account and how it interacts with your weekly fees .

Statements and receipts are available through Studio Pro Parent Portal

Preschool and school-aged classes have different annual calendars; the [2027 fee schedule] will explain which weeks are billed for each programme, including the school-aged mid-year break.

If your payment fails or a balance becomes overdue,

If your payment fails or is declined there will be an immediate $5.00 charge for declined payment fee added to your profile and we expected account to be paid by the Sunday of that week as we understand sometimes there are timing issues with banking if fees are still outstanding on Monday Morning a $20 late payment fee will be applied to your account.

ACTIVE & CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS

Triple T Dance is an approved provider for Active and Creative Kids Vouchers and you could save up to $50 off your fees if eligible. Please submit vouchers via the links below:

WITHDRAWALS

Enrolment is always presumed for the year and re-enrolment term to term automatically rolls over from term to term unless we are are notified of withdrawal. If you decide to withdraw from classes mid-term for any reason, you will continue being charged until we are formally notified at: admin@tripletdance.enrollioapp1.com

To withdraw from a class, two (2) weeks notice must be provided in writing to the above email address.

You will be charged for up to and including the week of withdrawal as normal class fees will be charged if notice given is less than one week.

Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes and makeup classes are only available the following week of missed class

Concert

The opportunity to perform in a concert is the equivalent to the grand final of any sport it's an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of the training process. This is where we love to watch our students learn about the theatre, 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.

Triple T Dance holds two shows per year:

MID-YEAR SHOWCASE - An informal relaxed chance for parents, family and friends to see what the students have achieved in Terms 1 and 2 this is a great opportunity for students to get a taste of what performing on stage is like.

Costuming is not required for this performance as students wear their class uniform. a great experience one no to be missed

END OF YEAR CONCERT - A professional display of dance enhanced by amazing costumes, special effects and lighting that is held at Camden Civic Centre for Preschool and

Revesby Workers for School aged students

Detailed concert information is sent out throughout the year detailing everything you need to know.

A Concert Performer Fee is charged in the lead up to the End of Year Concert and this is outlined in the Concert Information website later in the year.

Each class will begin learning their End of Year concert routine at the beginning of Semester 2

The students work on this each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

COSTUMES

We plan for all students to participate in the end-of-year concert. If your child will not be performing, please notify our office in writing by 30 June 2027.

Preschool and Kindy students

Costume hire is free as part of your weekly fees, so there is no additional costume hire charge for the concert.

Year 1 students and above

For 2027, families will purchase concert costumes through our online store, replacing the previous costume instalment system.

Costume details and prices will be shared June or July.

Families will be responsible for ordering and paying for the costume required for each routine their child will perform.

All costume orders must be placed and finalised for by 15 August 2027.

Costumes will only be ordered once your online purchase has been completed. If we have not received your order by the deadline,

a costume will not be ordered for your child for that routine. So please get in quick to avoid forgetting and missing out

Once costumes are purchased there will be no refunds for change of mind or withdrawal of studio or concert.

Please check that you have purchased every required costume. If you are unsure which items your child needs, contact our admin team before placing your order.

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Attendance

Your child’s attendance in class is very important not just for their own benefit but also for their peers and our teaching staff. As a member of ourTriple T Dance Family, it is a commitment for you to ensure your child attends their classes on time each week and attends all lessons planned for them.

Not only do absences impact either exam preparation or the concert routines we create, it also impacts the social and confidence-building principals we work hard to foster in each age group.

If you know ahead of time that your child will be absent due to holidays/vacations, commitments or school trips, please let us know ahead of time so the class impact is minimal. Make-up sessions for students who miss classes will only be provided on the week of return and refunds will not be issued for any missed classes.

WITHDRAWALS

Enrolment is presumed for the year and re-enrolment term to term automatically rolls over from term to term unless we are are notified of withdrawal. If you decide to withdraw from classes mid-term for any reason, you will continue being charged until we are formally notified at: admin@tripletdance.enrollioapp1.com.

To withdraw from a class, two (2) weeks notice must be provided in writing to the above email address.

You will be charged for up to and including the week of withdrawal as normal class fees will be charged if notice given is less than one week.

Refunds will not be issued for any missed classes and makeup classes are not available.

Our Promise

Privacy

We respect your privacy and we will never sell or pass on any of your information to third parties unless required by Government Authorities or in the event of debt recovery. Any information passed on will be done so with appropriate privacy and confidentiality protection.

As part of your registration, you will have read and signed a media waiver allowing us to proudly use images and video footage of your student for advertising and promotional purposes. Photographs and Videos are generally taken at our Mid Year, End of Year Concerts and other Triple T Dance events. Additionally, footage of children may also be taken in the studios for the benefit of sharing this with parents where required or with our internal team for training and development purposes. Should you have any concerns whatsoever with signing this declaration, please see our admin team.

Social Media

Triple T Dance Social Media Policy refers to all social networking sites, video/photo sharing sites, blogs, micro-blogs, wikis, podcasts, forums, instant messaging and geo-spatial tagging (for example, Facebook check-ins). Please see below for our regulations regarding Social Media and feel free to contact our admin team if you have any questions.

  • Please remember that your anonymity on Social Media is never guaranteed and to exercise particular caution when posts, images or videos identify children in your care.

  • Remain mindful that your behaviour on Social Media remains in keeping with Triple T Dance code of conduct as outlined in this handbook.

  • Intellectual property laws (for example, costume design and choreography) must be observed by all studio patrons when posting online regarding studio matters.

  • All matters pertaining directly to the studio - whether it be fees, scheduling, placements or performance opportunities - we ask to not be communicated via social media.

  • We have an open door policy and encourage all communication, complaints and feedback to be communicated to the admin team and Director directly.

  • We discourage parents/students from becoming ‘friends’ or ‘followers’ on Social Media with teachers unless there is an existing relationship. We consider all studio members to be family and as such feel the obligation to respect and monitor personal boundaries.

Code of Conduct

To ensure the smooth, safe running of Triple T Dance and an enjoyable experience for all, find below our code of conduct.

Triple T Dance is a studio where all students are free to express themselves. Bullying in any of its forms will not be accepted.

Families who do not comply with their fee or costume payment obligations will be charged a late fee, and/or excluded from performances.

External debt collection may occur when fees remain overdue and this will be at the expense of the client.

We are unable to take responsibility for our students before or after their scheduled classes and it is the responsibility of the parent to ensure their child is picked up and dropped off on time.

In the case of an emergency or unavoidable delay, please contact the studio immediately to inform us of the situation so we can keep your child calm and safe until they can be collected.

Any questions or feedback must go through our admin team – we ask that parents and students do not contact teachers via phone, email or social media with studio issues.

We ask that you respect our staff members privacy and work hours by not contacting them personally.

Personal meetings with our Studio Director can happily be arranged via reception and our admin team is available during all timetabled classes.

Triple T Dance takes no responsibility for any stolen or misplaced property on the studio premises and we encourage our families to avoid bringing valuable items into the studio where possible

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Triple T Dance Management reserves the right to change teachers or timetabling when necessary at any time throughout the year. Where significant or permanent changes occur families will be notified in advance where possible.

Choreography, costuming and studio policies remain the intellectual property of Triple T Dance and may not be reproduced or sold by any students, parents or staff without permission of the Director.

Our Team

Triple T is led by Brittany Williams ( Miss Britt) and Dionne Bailey ( Miss Dee) , alongside our teachers, assistants and admin team. We bring different strengths to the studio, but share responsibility for its values and for the experience of our students.

Meet the current team, It’s our pleasure to introduce our hand-picked faculty for 2026

Admin

Miss Sarah

Teaching Staff

Miss Bek

TM

Miss Kissarne

Miss Indy

Mr Jakob

Assistant Teachers

Miss Summer

Miss Kyah

Miss Tilly

Our enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated team are thrilled to be a part of your family’s dance journey this year. We are truly looking forward to growing together to mould this generation of skilled, confident, genuine and unique performers.

Our Assistant Teacher Program

Our assistant teachers support the lead teacher and help students feel confident and included. The lead teacher remains responsible for class instruction, supervision and decisions about the group. Assistants are learning too, and work within the responsibilities set for their role

It’s our pleasure to introduce our student teacher ambassadors for 2026!
They are enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated assistant teachers and are thrilled to be a part of your family’s dance journey this year.

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