Open Classes
Age 12+ yrs
Below you will find all information available specific to Open classes. Remember, information will be updated as it becomes available.
Open classes performing are:
Open Contemporary Monday 6pm - 7pm with Ellie
Open Ballet Monday 7pm - 8pm with Ellie
Open Jazz Tuesday 5pm - 6pm with Issy
Open Hip Hop Tuesday 6pm - 7pm with Issy
Open Hip Hop Wednesday 5pm - 6pm with Maddi
The event
There are two parts to your concert weekend. The Becoming Showcase is on Saturday 4 July 2026 at The Playhouse (Canberra Theatre Centre), from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Open dancers perform once, at 4pm — Open dancers also attend a rehearsal at the theatre on Friday 3 July 2026.
Friday 3 July is a rehearsal day. Dancers arrive at 4:00pm for theatre orientation and dressing room allocation, followed by a run-through and spacing of all routines on stage. The rehearsal finishes at 7:15pm. Dancers are to attend the rehearsal in costume. Hair and make up is not needed for rehearsal.
Saturday 4 July is show day. Open dancers arrive at 3:00pm for a warm up and finale rehearsal on stage from 3:15pm to 3:30pm. The theater opens at 3:30pm for the audience to find their seats, and the Showcase runs from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.
On performance day dancers need to arrive at the theatre in costume with their hair and makeup done.
Once the Showcase performance is completed dancers will return the costume provided to them by Dance Northside before leaving the theatre.
The running order will be shared with dancers closer to the event so dancers in multiple routines know which costume to arrive in.
Costumes provided by Dance Northside will be sent home with dancers in week 11. Any uncollected costumes will be taken to the theatre to be given to dancers on the day.
Drop off and pick up
Friday drop off: 4:00pm
Friday pick up: 7:15pm
Saturday drop off: 3:00pm
Saturday Post Performance pick up: Approx. 7pm
Our sign-in and sign-out process is being updated for 2026. Full details will be shared closer to the event.
Due to security and capacity limits at the Playhouse, parents and guardians are not permitted backstage. Only students, staff, and designated volunteers can enter the building.
Every dancer under 18 must be signed out to their parent or guardian, so the pick-up process is staggered and may take a little time. Thank you in advance for your patience as we prioritise the safety of all our performers.
What to pack/bring
1. Enough food and water to get your dancer through the day – lunch, plenty of snacks, and a drink bottle. Note that our studio is NUT FREE, as we have a number of students with life-threatening nut allergies; please do not pack any foods containing peanuts or tree nuts.
2. Something to keep your dancer entertained while they’re not on stage, e.g. reading material, card games, colouring in, devices. Please make sure all items are labelled with the student’s name. Dance Northside takes no responsibility if items are lost.
3. Street clothes for your dancer to put on after the performance – students will be asked to change out of and return the costumes provided to them by Dance Northside before leaving the theatre.
4. If they’re in multiple routines, all of your dancer’s costumes – including any required footwear and undergarments (e.g. white singlet, black leggings)
5. Makeup and hair styling tools/products, in case touch ups are needed over the course of the day.
Costume, footwear, hair and make up Information
Open Contemporary Monday 6pm - 7pm with Ellie
Clothing to provide from home – Plain white OR black thin-strapped singlet (optional) Colour of singlet dependant on the colour of top Dance Northside is providing. Ask your dancer!
Footwear – Bare feet
Hair – Half up Half down
Open Ballet Monday 7pm - 8pm with Ellie
Clothing to provide from home – Stockings/tights in dancer’s skin tone
Footwear – Pink Ballet Slippers
Hair – Half up, Half down
Open Jazz Tuesday 5pm - 6pm with Issy
Clothing to provide from home – Plain black stockings
Footwear – Black Jazz Shoes
Hair – High Ponytail
Open Hip Hop Tuesday 6pm - 7pm with Issy
Clothing to provide from home – Black socks
Footwear – Black Sneakers
Hair – High Ponytail
Open Hip Hop Wednesday 5pm - 6pm with Maddi
Clothing to provide from home – Plain white long sleeve fitted top and black socks.
Footwear – Black Sneakers
Hair – High Ponytail
Make up information
Makeup is completely optional and should be kept natural and minimal. Dance Northside does not usually advocate for makeup on children, but since we are performing in a lit theatre, we recommend a little bit, so the features of your dancer’s face are not washed out under the bright stage lights. If choosing to wear makeup, our suggestion of what to apply is below:
- Foundation
- Blush over cheekbone
- Brown eyeshadow - Dark close to lashes. Light/white under eyebrow outer edge
- Black eyeliner
- Black mascara
- Reddish-brown lipstick
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