Bluebird Studio presents
2024 ‘For The Love of Dance’ Concert
Sunday 10th November
Our “For the Love of Dance” 2024 concert, will be a magical show full of love and laughter. Get ready to witness the joy of young hearts as they express their love of dance with a very special performance for you, their most adoring fans!
From lovable twirls to heartwarming gestures, our talented young performers will enchant you with their delightful routines that celebrate love.
PURCHASE YOUR CONCERT TICKETS
To ensure our dancers get to perform and show off their hard work to a full audience, we have kept ticket prices very reasonable. Tickets can be purchased for $25.00 each. (+ booking fee, which 100% of profits go to Children’s Charities)
Children under 3 attend for free unless they need their own seat. To keep the experience enjoyable for all, please step outside briefly if young children become disruptive
The concert has been split into FOUR SHOWS. Please ensure you purchase tickets for the correct show.
SHOW ONE (9.30am)
Will include performances by the following dancers:
Thursday & Saturday 9:15 AM Baby Bluebirds – “I Like To Sing”
Monday 10:45 AM Fairy Feet (a) – “Thank Heaven For Little Girls”
Saturday 8:30 AM Petite Feet – “Teddy Bear”
Wednesday 10:45 AM Fairy Feet (a) – “My Mother”
Thursday 10:00 AM Petite Feet – “You’ve Got a Friend In Me”
Tuesday Fairy Feet (b) 11:35 AM – “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”
Thursday 4:00 PM Pre-Primary Ballet – “Butterfly Fly Away”
*Please note, parents/adults participating in the parent and me ‘I Like To Sing’, are welcome to sit in the audience with their child after they perform, however 1 ticket must still be purchased for themselves (assuming child can sit on their lap).
SHOW TWO (10.45am)
Will include performances by the following dancers:
Friday 9:15 AM Baby Bluebirds – “I Like To Sing”
Friday 10:45 AM Fairy Feet (a) – “Thank Heaven For Little Girls”
Friday 10:00 AM Petite Feet – “Teddy Bear”
Saturday 11:35 AM Fairy Feet (b) – “Butterfly Fly Away”
Tuesday 10:45 AM Fairy Feet – “You’ll Be In My Heart”
Saturday 12:30 PM Primary Ballet – “When She Loved Me”
*Please note, parents/adults participating in the parent and me ‘I Like To Sing’, are welcome to sit in the audience with their child after they perform, however 1 ticket must still be purchased for themselves (assuming child can sit on their lap).
SHOW THREE (12.00pm)
Will include performances by the following dancers:
Tuesday & Wednesday 9:15 AM Baby Bluebirds – “I Like To Sing”
Thursday 10:45 AM Fairy Feet – “You’ll Be In My Heart”
Wednesday 10:00 AM Petite Feet – “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”
Saturday 10:45 AM Fairy Feet – “Thank Heaven For Little Girls”
Saturday 9:55 AM Fairy Feet – “My Mother”
Thursday 11:35 AM Funky Feet – “L.O.V.E”
*Please note, parents/adults participating in the parent and me ‘I Like To Sing’, are welcome to sit in the audience with their child after they perform, however 1 ticket must still be purchased for themselves (assuming child can sit on their lap).
SHOW FOUR (1.15pm)
Will include performances by the following dancers:
Monday 9:15 AM Baby Bluebirds – “I Like To Sing”
Monday 11:35 AM Fairy Feet (b) – “Butterfly Fly Away”
Monday 10:00 AM Petite Feet – “You’ve Got A Friend in Me”
Wednesday 11:35 AM Fairy Feet (b) – “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”
Tuesday 10:00 AM Petite Feet – “Teddy Bear”
Friday 11:35 AM Fairy Feet – “You’ll Be In My Heart”
Tuesday 4:00 PM Primary Ballet – “When She Loved Me”
*Please note, parents/adults participating in the parent and me ‘I Like To Sing’, are welcome to sit in the audience with their child after they perform, however 1 ticket must still be purchased for themselves (assuming child can sit on their lap).
Concert Date & Times
Due to the maximum capacity of the theatre , the concert on Sunday 10th November, will be split into four seperate shows to ensure there will be space for everyone who would like to come and watch.
Show 1
9.30am – 10am
(Students to arrive at 9am)
*approximate end time
Show 2
10.45am – 11.15am
(Students to arrive at 10.15am)
*approximate end time
Show 3
12pm – 12.30pm
(Students to arrive at 11.30am)
*approximate end time
Show 4
1.15pm – 1.45pm
(Students to arrive at 12.45pm)
*approximate end time
Concert Location
This year our concert will be held at Star of the Sea theatre Manly, within the grounds of Stella Maris College. Star of the Sea Theatre is located near the northern end of Manly Beach at Queenscliff, on the corner of Collingwood Street and Iluka Avenue. Parking is available at the northern end of the beach or in the surrounding streets.
Please be aware the parking could be limited due to Nippers activities in Queenscliff beach at this time. If possible, we recommend public transport as the easiest and quickest way to reach Manly. However, if you choose to drive, dropping off dancers and one adult at the school before finding a parking spot might be a convenient option. Carpooling is also recommended to minimise congestion.
Concert Shoes and Accessories
Baby Bluebird & Petite Feet:
Pink ballet shoes and frilly white socks (socks can be purchased from Miss Suzie at the studio for $4.50 or sourced by parents themselves).
Fairy Feet (except Thursday 10.45am) & Pre-Primary Ballet
Girls: Pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys: Black socks, black ballet shoes, black singlet
Thursday 10.45am Fairy Feet & 11.35am Funky Feet
Pink ballet shoes and pink ballet socks
All pink ballet tights, socks & shoes can be purchased from Bloch Warringah Mall. Bluebird preschool students get a 5% discount and school age students get a 10% discount (just mentioned you dance with Bluebird Studio for your discount).
Concert Grooming
All toddler/preschool classes
Baby Bluebird & Petite Feet: Neat high pony tail
Fairy Feet & Funky Feet: Neat high bun
After school ballet students (Tue 4.15, Thu 4 & Sat 12.30pm classes):
Neat high ballet bun
(see Miss Suzie)
Concert Makeup:
NO makeup is required, however children are welcome to wear a little blush and lipstick if they wish.
On Concert Day
What to bring:
In order to accommodate the time constraints of the theatre and ensure a smooth and efficient transition for our students between performances, we now kindly request that NO personal belongings be brought backstage. However, if it is absolutely necessary, we ask that any items be clearly labeled. These belongings will be collected by our staff and made available for retrieval in the foyer area at the conclusion of the show.
Children are to wear their costumes to and from the theatre.
Concert Day Procedures:
Signing In: ALL students are to have their name marked off when they arrive at the venue. If your child has any Medical Conditions that may require attention whilst in our care or are carrying any medication with them, please notify our supervisors when you sign in. Our supervisors will be stationed at the front gate to greet families and guide them through the sign-in process.
Signing Out: To ensure an efficient and smooth sign-out process, we have we have established the following process: at the conclusion of each performance, all children will be seated on the stage. Parents or guardians will be called in groups, starting with the youngest dancers, to collect their child from the stage. They can then exit the theatre directly after picking up their child. We appreciate the cooperation of all other audience members in remaining seated until the sign-out process is complete. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Punctuality: Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for each performance. You and your guests will wait outside until it’s time to enter the theatre. The campus grounds have plenty of shady spots for guests to relax. Children performing should arrive about 30 minutes before their show. Be aware that there may be a crossover of guests entering and exiting the auditorium, so kindly wait until everyone from the previous show has left the foyer before entering
Media Release: To enhance your experience, we will be capturing the entire performance on video, and the recording will be shared with all attendees following the concert. We kindly request that, for privacy reasons, these videos remain private and are not posted on social media platforms, unless it is solely featuring your child.
Please be aware that upon enrolment, you grant Bluebird Ballet (Bluebird Studio) the right to take photographs or videos of your child during their participation in dance classes and related activities. Should you have any concerns regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Suzie. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.