Troupe classes are our representative teams for selected students who are ready to move beyond a recreational level. Our troupe program is purposefully designed so that students receive well rounded technique and training of the highest quality.  Much like any other representative sporting team we have high expectations for troupe students to make a commitment to their team and be present at every eisteddfod during the year.

Troupe sets dancers up to move into the professional performing arts industry and our culture has been established in a supportive and nurturing environment for all dancers to succeed and reach their full potential.

All Troupe students are selected annually by invitation from our teaching staff, based on a set of performance and attitude criteria.

Troupe dancers are chosen for demonstrating excellence in both skill and mindset. To be considered, students should display the following qualities:

• Exceptional technique for their age group and strong musicality

• Quick learning ability – able to pick up choreography and understand complex sequences with ease

• Flexibility and strength, with control and precision through arm and leg lines

• Excellent body awareness, coordination, and alignment

• Ability to isolate movements with clarity and accuracy

• Positive attitude and commitment to growth, teamwork, and consistent improvement

• Responsiveness to feedback – able to apply teacher corrections effectively

• Confident stage presence and expressive performance quality

Students who meet the criteria will receive an invitation to join Troupe in December each year.

Please note that Troupe placements are reassessed annually. Selection does not automatically carry over to the following year, as students develop at different rates. Moving into the next age group requires dancers to meet the increased technical and performance expectations of that level.

Troupe students compete at an elite level and therefore need to train hard to be competitive. There are minimum class requirements for troupe students which differ depending on age and style of dance.  These different commitments are outlined under each tab below for your child’s age group.

Many of our troupe students choose to dance 6 hours plus per week.  For those serious dancers we have created the ULTIMATE DANCER PACKAGE which allows a student to do unlimited classes for a set price of $111 per week or $125 (including singing).

THORNLEIGH TROUPES

Jazz | Ballet | Hip Hop | Lyrical | Contemporary | Musical Theatre

Students are grouped by DOB as at 1st Jan.

OPAL (6yrs)
TOPAZ (8yrs)
RUBY (10yrs)
SAPPHIRE (12yrs)
EMERALD (14yrs)
DIAMOND (Open)

BEROWRA TROUPES

Jazz | Hip Hop | Musical Theatre

Students are grouped by DOB as at 1st Jan.

TOPAZ (8yrs)
RUBY (10yrs)
EMERALD (14yrs)

Eisteddfods are dance competitions.  Students perform a routine in their selected style and compete against other dance studios.  Depending on the age and readiness of each troupe class, students will be required to compete in anywhere between 3 - 5 eisteddfods during the year.  These eisteddfods occur on either Saturdays and/or Sundays usually during term 2 and 3. Notice of these dates and times are confirmed via email as details are received from eisteddfod committees.

Commitment in class each week is essential and we expect that troupe students will attend every eisteddfod. If students miss classes prior to an eisteddfod or are unsure of any choreography, they may not be eligible to perform, at the teacher’s discretion. 

COSTUME: Mid term 1 you will be invoiced for eisteddfod costumes which are yours to keep and used throughout the year for competitions and concerts.

EISTEDDFOD LEVY:  An annual troupe levy per student is also charged on Term 2 tuition invoice to cover entry for students into all Eisteddfods.
1-2 troupes $45
3 troupes $50
4 plus troupes $55

TROUPE JACKET:  All troupe students are required to wear a performance jacket when representing Action Dance.