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SHOWCASE DAY
Come one, come all, to the Kew School of Dance end-of-year showcase!
Our students will be putting on a spectacular show with Circus themed dances that they have been working very hard on throughout Term 4.
We invite you and your family to come and enjoy a day of celebration as we say goodbye and acknowledge our student’s achievements throughout the year.
The event will be held in 2 parts:
- An afternoon Junior show (12.00 to 1.30 pm performance), and
- An evening Senior show (6.00 to 7.30 pm performance).
We hope to see you all there to cheer on our wonderful dancers!
24 November 2024 - Studio Rehearsal & Photoshoot (at Kew School of Dance)
1 December 2024 - Showcase Day (at the Studio at The Round)
PEP Audition
We are excited to announce that next year, our school will be putting on both a Junior & Senior Concert with their own respective story and casts.
Our junior portion of the school will be performing Willy Wonka and our seniors, an adaption of the beloved Disney story Inside Out. We will be holding our Performance Extension Program (PEP) Auditions for both shows on Saturday 16 November.
This program provides our students with the opportunity to play a lead role in the concert, as well as ensemble roles integral to the storytelling aspect of the show, and offers our students a chance to showcase their dedication to dancing and their school community. Our intermediate students will also have the opportunity to perform in BOTH concerts.
PEP classes will be held from the beginning of 2025 until the concerts in Term 2 (Dates TBA) and will be run as a Senior Session from 3.00-4.30 pm and Junior Session from 4.30-6.00 pm every Saturday during term dates.
16 November 2024
WILLY WONKA - Junior Concert
Join us for a whimsical adventure as we bring the enchanting world of Willy Wonka to life! In this junior performance event, follow the journey of Charlie Bucket, a humble boy who wins a once-in-a-lifetime golden ticket to tour a magical chocolate factory.
Along the way, Charlie and his fellow ticket winners will encounter amazing inventions, delicious surprises, and valuable lessons about greed, kindness, and the power of imagination.
This event promises fun, laughter, and inspiration for the whole family, with dazzling performances, colourful characters, and the unforgettable magic of Willy Wonka’s world!
Sunday 22 June 2025
INSIDE OUT - Senior Concert
Get ready for a captivating exploration of emotions with INSIDE OUT! This performance takes you into the inner world of Riley, an 11-year-old girl facing the challenges of moving to a new city and growing up.
As Riley navigates this big change, her feelings—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—come to life, guiding her through the ups and downs of her emotional journey. You’ll see how these vibrant characters interact and help Riley understand the importance of embracing her emotions.
This heartfelt show is sure to resonate with everyone, offering a fresh perspective on the beauty of growing up and understanding our feelings. It’s a journey into Riley’s world that you won’t want to miss!
Sunday 25 May 2025
The Wizard Of Oz
Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, is swept away to the magical land of Oz by a tornado, leaving behind her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. In Oz, she befriends a Scarecrow in need of a brain, a Tin Man seeking a heart, and a Cowardly Lion in search of courage. Together, they journey along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where the Wizard is believed to possess the power to send Dorothy home.
Back in Kansas, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are worried about Dorothy’s disappearance. Meanwhile, in Oz, the Wicked Witch of the West becomes a formidable adversary, seeking revenge against Dorothy for inadvertently causing the demise of her sister, the Wicked Witch of the East. The witch’s dark presence adds tension to Dorothy’s quest, creating challenges for her and her newfound friends.
As Dorothy and her companions confront the perils of Oz, they discover the Wizard’s true nature and the realisation that they had the qualities they sought all along. The story weaves together themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the triumph of good over evil, making “The Wizard of Oz” a beloved and enduring tale.
23 June 2024
Beauty & the Beast 2023 ANNUAL CONCERT
“Beauty and the Beast” is a classic fairy tale about a young woman named Belle who is taken prisoner by a fearsome beast in his castle. Belle is intelligent, independent, and kind-hearted, and she quickly comes to see the hidden compassion and kindness beneath the Beast’s rough exterior. The Beast is a proud and selfish prince who has been cursed by an enchantress to live as a monster until he can learn to love and be loved in return.
11-12 August 2023
Our Schedule
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 October 2024 - Mock Exam
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 November 2024 - RAD Exams
The Wizard Of Oz
“The Wizard of Oz” is about Dorothy, a girl whisked away to Oz, where she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion. They seek a Wizard’s help to return home and find courage, heart, and wisdom, facing challenges from the Wicked Witch. Ultimately, they discover these qualities within themselves, highlighting themes of friendship and self-discovery.
SHOWCASE DAY 2023
As the year comes to a close, we would like to invite all members of our community to watch our showcase performance starring dancers from Kew School of Dance.
Different groups of dancers starting from age 3 will perform on stage and show us how they celebrate dance. We will also have singing and acting as well!
Each group will have their own theme and costumes which have been prepared by teachers to display the skill and technique of our little dancers as well as the fun and creativity of performing arts. Themes include – Rotten Apples, Fairies, Mermaids and much more…
Support us as we support the community! This event will be run as a not for profit and proceeds from the show will be used to support groups within our community so we can celebrate dance together to learn and grow in class and on stage in this interactive playschool.
9 December 2023
Studio Photoshoot Highlights
Studio Rehearsal Highlights
Bloopers
Presentation Day 2022
It has been a number of years since we have been able to come together for our awards ceremony. It is a chance for students to perform in an informal setting and watch the other students to present class work and exam dances. The ballet, jazz and tap students who entered for exams earlier in the year will be presented with their certificates and medals after performing an item.
Fashion Show – East meets West Show: Traditional Hanbok festival worn by ballet dancers
Dancers from Kew School of Dance were selected to participate in a runway to showcase handmade traditional Korean costumes – the Hanbok. The fashion designer and her team were flown to Melbourne together with their selection of costumes and our dancers wore them proudly at the event.
Christmas outreach – Kinder Christmas Incursions
Kew School of Dance visited several local kindergartens in Kew to teach the children the magic dance. We learned how to warm up and dance to Christmas carols. We also did show and tell to touch a real pointe shoe and make Christmas cards for the elderly residents in our community.
Christmas outreach – Performance, cards and gifts for retirement homes in Kew – 3 December 2022
Students and staff at KSOD volunteered their time, gifts and love to put together a special present for the elderly residents in our local retirement homes. We appreciate our elderly members of the community particularly during the festive season.
Charity event – Arts Unbound (Charity performance) – 26/2/2023
KSOD was proud to support and participate in this multicultural celebration of seven decades of world music, poetry & dance organized by the Indian community in Melbourne. This charity event raised funds for kindergartens in India.
Community outreach – Celebrating Anzac Day (Luncheon and photoshoot at KSOD - 2023 22/4/2023)
Thank you to our war veterans for their service and sacrifice. KSOD is proud to have hosted an event for 21 war veterans and their families for their participation in the Korean War. This event was jointly hosted with the Korean Consulate General and his office and was broadcast on national TV in Korea and on local media.
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