PLEASE SEE ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

PHOTO DAYS

14th - 16th of November

Pulse HQ (Coles Building)

SHOW TIME

Sunday, 30th of November

Doors open at 9:30am for a 10am show

(student arrival times below)

Moranbah State Highschool Performance Hall

VIP RE-ENROLMENT DAY

Pulse HQ (Coles Building)

All students participate in our End of Year Concert and students work on these routines each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

In terms of attendance, it is very important that students do not miss any of their scheduled classes between now and concert time so they can spend their rehearsal time together to perform their routines, feel confident and look amazing. If for any reason your child will miss a number of their regular classes in Term 4, we ask that you contact admin to let us know in advance.

If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the concert on the dates and times provided, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

Concert Fee - $100

See graphic below for all inclusions (Valued over $200)
This fee is billed to all students enrolled in Term 4 - regardless of attendance in concert as the expenses of the inclusions are budgeted for all students.
If your child is not performing for any reason you can still get great value for this price! They are welcome to attend photo day to get amazing portraits, receive the 2025 Tee Shirt and medal.

Costume Hire - $0
Costumes are hired from the studio at no extra cost if kept in good condition.
Fees may apply for damages or stains to costumes.

Undergarments Pack Purchase - $35

This pack includes all undergarment requirements for any performers in a costume.
Undergarments include tights and are all yours to take home after the event.
(Please see Preparations tab for more information on undergarments)
Older girls who require a bra will need to purchase a performance bra separately.

The total fees will be split over two payments on the 23rd of October and the 6th of November

CONCERT TSHIRT

Each year, all students enrolled at Pulse in Term 4 are allocated an annual themed concert shirt. This shirt is worn the in the Finale for dance concerts and at presentations at the end of all concerts. It can also be worn as uniform at any point for classes and Pulse events and are great wearable, collectible recognition of their achievements.

The shirt is included in the "Concert Performer Fee" that is billed to all students enrolled in term 4.

CONCERT MEMORABILIA

VIDEOS

Fully edited, High Resolution Digital Downloads of each act are available for parents are are yours to share with family and friends!

Parents will be emailed with instructions on how to download when the video is ready (estimated mid January)

PHOTO SHOOT

All portrait photos will be taken over the weekend of 14th - 16th of November at Pulse HQ (Coles Building)
Our fantastic photographer always creates beautiful stunning portrait photos which are such lovely keepsakes and make great gifts to grandparents so please do not miss out on this weekend as we are unable to accomodate portrait photos before shows any longer!

Portrait photo timeslots will be available for reservation soon. Go to our portrait day photo page for more info!

SHOW PHOTOS

All shows are photographed by a professional photographer. Please note these photos are taken live and there is no way to guarantee that photos will be taken of each individual child. All digital images will be provided to parents which is included as a part of your concert performers fee.

24th - 27th of November

At Pulse we understand that the end of year is a busy time for families and as such we no longer hold a separate rehearsal weekend but instead hold a Rehearsal Week in normal class time! During rehearsal week students will have run throughs in costume. They will also be familiarised with back stage protocol, show running orders etc. It is essential for all performers to attend classes in the week!

Students need to do the following for dress rehearsal day:

Arrive 10 mins earlier for class (if possible) & be picked up 5mins after normal class finish time

Wear Dance undergarments that would be worn on concert day (see further information detailed later in "what to wear")

NO hair or makeup is required

Students will receive their Commemorative Finale Tshirts on this day.

Bring all shoes required and a water bottle as usual

DROP OFF

On concert days, all students will be staying backstage with us for the duration of the concert. Students need to have their hair and makeup done before being dropped off.
The drop off window is between an hour and 45 mins before performance time. 9am-9:15am
Please ensure your dancer is dropped off within the window as we will not have adequate supervision allocated earlier and any later will push back the show start time.
Parents are asked to sign in their child to the leader in charge of their "show group" inside the hall who will then accompany them accompany them backstage.

PICK UP

Your dancer will go home in their finale clothes and will be asked to have their bag packed before the finale where possible to make pickup convenient. They will collect their belongings from the change rooms with assistance from helpers and be accompanied back into the audience to you. We welcome you to stick around for a bit to get photos!

For child safety, only authorised personnel are allowed in child changing areas and parents are unable to enter backstage or change rooms at any point.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child has any Medical Conditions that may require attention whilst in our care or are carrying any medication with them, please notify parent volunteers or staff at drop off.

WHAT TO WEAR

All performers should arrive to the venue with hair and makeup completed in the the following clothes
Bodystocking or Boy Leg Shorts (in most circumstances these would be appropriate as underwear - if your dancer wishes to wear underwear underneath ensure they are skin toned)
2025 Evolve Concert Tee Shirt and Black or Red Dancewear bottoms

Easy slip on shoes

PACKING CHECKLIST

Please pack students items in a bag or plastic box. Please do not bring pulse dance bags as these all blend together!
Ensure all items are labelled, especially shoes and dancewear!

- All dance shoes required for your classes in a labelled clear zip lock bag.

-Extra bobby pins and hair elastics

-Bun nets (ballet only)

-Back up dance stockings (if you have them)

-At least 2 Full Water Bottles. (there are no water bottle fill station near the hall)

Students may want to bring a small quiet game, book or something to keep them amused though we do provide activities.

LEAVE AT HOME

-Food

We provide non messy snacks backstage so please refrain from packing any food - this helps us keep your children

Please do not bring canteen food to your dancer in the dressing rooms - we will not allow greasy popcorn or slushies under any circumstances.

- Makeup
Kids LOVE to play with makeup backstage but it gets all over costumes and faces. We have spare makeup and single use applicators for touch ups where needed.

*If your child has a food allergy please pack their own in a labelled bag but ensure they are clean to eat (no cheesy chips or shapes, sticky fruit etc)

COSTUME HIRE POLICY

Costumes are HIRED from the studio and various other hire companies and MUST be returned.

All hired costumes will be taken to the venue on the concert day by the team. No students are to take home any part of their costume at any time. Please make sure your child understands that it is important that their costume goes back in the bag labelled with their name. A fee will be charged for any costumes that are missing or damaged (most damage happens from food and makeup stains).

SHOES REQUIRED

Acro - Black Neoprene Jazz Shoes

Cirque - No Shoes

UNDERGARMENTS

All undergarments, including stockings and socks are included in the Undergarment Kit that is charged along with your performer fee.

This year, for both child safety and performer comfort, we have introduced a modesty undergarments policy for all students. This ensures that every child remains covered at all times when changing costumes at the theatre.

Girls will be provided with a flesh-toned body stocking (a thin, skin-coloured leotard).

Boys will be provided with skin-coloured boy-leg shorts as their modesty undergarment.
- This will be sent home on rehearsal day with their concert t-shirt.

- Students must arrive at the theatre already wearing their body stocking/boy shorts under their clothes.

- This means they will never need to be fully undressed when changing costumes.

In addition, each student’s undergarment kit will include the correct tights or socks required for their dances, however these will remain with students costumes until after the show. At which time, they will be instructed to keep them on when changing back into their home clothes.

Bras (if required): These should be skin-coloured with clear straps to suit costumes. Period briefs and appropriate bras can be purchased directly from Pulse—please contact us before 1 November if you need us to order these in for you.

**NOTE: ANY UNDERGARMENTS LEFT BEHIND AFTER THE SHOWS WILL BE DISPOSED OF AND NOT ADDED TO LOST PROPERTY.

GIRL HAIR

Hair Tutorial Here

All dancers are to have a slick high ponytail with no part. The ponytail is to be styled as either a bubble braid or a plait to keep it neat and off dancers faces.

- Use a generous amount of hairspray and gel and a fine-tooth comb or slicker brush to achieve the slick look, with all fringes slicked back and no flyaways.

- Secure with strong elastics (clear or the same colour as the dancer’s hair). Multiple elastics may be needed for extra hold.

- Ballet dancers must also bring a small hair kit, including pins and a bun net the colour of their hair, as some routines may require a bun.

- No hair accessories (bows, scrunchies, clips, etc.) are to be worn.

BOY HAIR

Neat and tidy. Ideally, use gel or styling product to secure.

GIRL MAKEUP

Stage makeup needs to be heavier than normal day makeup but does not need to be "cakey"

Tutorial Video Here

Foundation needs to be darker than what their normal shade would be.

Pinkish brown tone blush to cheekbones.

Brown Eyeshadow on Lid.

Black eyeliner to define eyed. Liquid liner with a "cat eye" flick is welcomed but not required.

Black mascara to top and bottom lashes

Lightly define eyebrows with brown pencil or eyeshadow for children with fair hair

False lashes are welcomed for older dancers but not required
*Extra eyeshadow and face contouring is welcomed but not required as long as neutral tones are used.

NO LIPSTICK IS TO BE WORN TO THE VENUE OR PACKED IN DANCERS BAGS

In an effort to limit makeup stains on costumes and smudges all over faces, we will apply a smudge-proof, long wearing lipstick to all dancers using sanitary, single use applicators.

BOY MAKEUP (optional)

Foundation needs to be darker than what their normal shade would be.
Brown blush or bronzer on cheek bones.

Apply brown eyeshadow on lid

Define the eyes with black liner pencil and smudge to darken lash line

JEWELLERY AND NAIL POLISH

No Jewellery is to be worn (other than plain stud earrings or sleepers), please leave all jewellery at home. Natural coloured nail polish only

This year we are handing out medals and awards at the end of each show.
If your child is in more than one show, their medal will be presented at the end of their final performance - please ensure they are aware of this to avoid upset!

These shows take a village to put together and there are so many extra jobs that our small team isn't able to manage alone so we will be putting a call out to parents and community members to help us with the following roles:

- Canteen Attendants

- Ticket Scanners

-Setting Up Chairs
-Packdown helpers

If you are wanting to help out or have a high school student looking for volunteer work experience please let us know! We are so grateful for the extra help!!