HILLIARD STATE SCHOOL
Cnr. Alexandra Circuit and Hanover Drive
ALEXANDRA HILLS QLD 4161 TELEPHONE:
(07) 3820 1666
08/11/16
Hilliard Dance Teams 2017
Dear Parents and Caregivers
After our exciting results in 2016 as an independent program; ‘Hilliard Dance’, it is with great satisfaction and
enthusiasm that we inform you that this program will be continuing in 2017. Our new structures have proven
significantly more affordable for families whilst offering more opportunities for the participating children.
Aside from our school teams we will also be offering an additional ‘Aerobics Pairs’ program as part of HI NRG
coached by Lekea Krstevski which will be invitational only. This letter fully outlines all information required
so you are well aware of the commitment (weekly training and competitions on the weekends) and the cost
involved.
Aerobics and Dance are very worthwhile sports for all children. Over the past years we have witnessed great
success in confidence, overall coordination and the development of different skills in all the girls and boys who
have participated. The highlight was seeing the immense improvement in all the children. Aerobics is a
combination of strength, flexibility, gymnastics and dance incorporated into a routine with music. Hip Hop is
an energetic modern dance style performed to popular music. Cheerleading is a high intensity combination of
aerobics, dance and gymnastics.
Training sessions will be conducted by qualified aerobics/dance instructors who are former students of Hilliard
and will be fully supervised by a member of the teaching staff. Please note that many training sessions will be
held in the morning from 7.30am to 8.30am or in the afternoon in our hall. Some training sessions may need to
be held during lunchtime. The students will also be expected to attend a 30 minute ‘Fitness and Strength’
program once a week.
Throughout the year you will receive all information required via email. If you do not have access to a
computer, please let us know and the children will receive a hard copy of all the notes. They will also be posted
on the school web page and the Hilliard Dance Facebook page.
Cost:
The cost will be as follows (based on how many genres your child participates in; Aerobics, Hip Hop and/or
Cheerleading:
One Genre
$315
Two Genres
$395
Three Genres
$445
The cost above includes 3 terms of lessons (approximately 25 – 30 lessons), one ‘Fitness & Strength’ lesson per
week, competition fees, music levy, DVD and photos - Schoolaerobics Nationals, coaches’ levies for all
competitions, administration costs and other miscellaneous items. This is the entire cost for the year except for
a school tracksuit and the costumes fee outlined below. Hilliard Dance T-shirts are also available at an
approximate cost of $10. This slight increase from last year is due to additional competition costs and to
accommodate normal price increases.
Please note that some clubs in the local area charge approximately $400+ per term (for lessons only) for
students to participate in a similar program.
Please note: Your child may be invited to participate in more than 1 team within the same genre. However,
you will only be charged the 1 genre price, despite the number of teams they are involved in within the same
genre.
COSTUME COSTS: (to be purchased by the parents)
Hip Hop
 Competition team costume including socks and shoes (1 per team for the year) $80 each
 Coaches will purchase the full costume
Aerobics
 Competition school leotard new $100 (2016 price), second hand approximately $50
 Plain white joggers – any sort and do not need to be expensive but not Velcro or canvas
 Competition stockings $15 and white socks $3.50 available from the school uniform shop
Cheerleading
 Hire of competition team costume and pom poms $35
 Plain white joggers - any sort and do not need to be expensive but not Velcro or canvas
 White socks white socks $3.50 available from the school uniform shop
All members of our teams will be required to wear the school tracksuit to competitions (approx $80).
Please note the invitational Aerobics Pairs program is a separate cost and this information will be provide upon
invitation.
With all this information you will be able to make an informed decision about your child participating in the
Hilliard Dance program, as we fully understand that the cost may be a major factor for many families. Please
consider the cost carefully if your child wishes to participate in more than one team. It becomes very difficult
to change teams once they have been selected. Please don’t feel pressured to enrol your child in this program if
you have other financial priorities. There will be many other opportunities available for the children at Hilliard.
The children will need to return the signed permission form on their first trial day, clearly indicating which
genre/s they wish to audition for. Children will not be allowed to trial without a signed permission form. If
your child is not selected in a competitive team, they will have the opportunity to participate in the recreational
programs, held throughout 2017.
Please do not hesitate to contact me, if you have any further queries on 38201666 or [email protected]
Regards
Maria Carbone
Aerobics and Dance Co-ordinator
AndrewWalker
Principal
HILLIARD STATE SCHOOL
HILLLIARD DANCE TEAMS 2017
Trials for Aerobics, Hip Hop and Cheerleading will be held in Weeks 7, 8 and 9 for all boys and girls who are
in Years 1 to 5 this year. Teams for each genre will be finalised during final trials to be held in Week 1 and 2,
2017. The children selected will train to represent Hilliard State School at a number of Aerobics and Dance
competitions in 2017.
AUDITION DATES FOR Term, 4 2016
CHEERLEADING:
Monday 21st November
Monday 28th November
7:30am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 8)
7:30am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 9)
Wednesday 16th November
Wednesday 30th November
7:30am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 7)
7:30am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 9)
Years 1 & 2 (2016)
Thursday 24th November
Thursday 1st December
7:30am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 8)
7:30am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 9)
Years 3, 4 & 5 (2016)
Friday 18th November
Friday 2nd December
7:15am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 7)
7:15am – 8:30am in the hall (Week 9)
Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
(2016)
HIP HOP:
Years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(2016)
AEROBICS:
The children will need to return a signed permission note or they will not be allowed to trial.
(Some trials will be held in Week 7 due to the Year 5 Camp in Week 8.)
Please note that there are maximum numbers of participants allowed in Aerobics, Cheerleading and some Hip
Hop categories. Students who do not make a competition team will be invited to attend recreational classes,
which will be held throughout 2017.
Teams Available
Aerobics
 Future Legends (Years 2 & 3 2017)
 Stage 2, Primary Aerobics or Open B (Years 4 – 6 2017)
 Aerobics Pairs (Invitational only)
Hip Hop
 Future Legends Small Team & Mega Crew (Years 2 & 3 2017)
 Primary Small Team & Mega Crew (Years 4 - 6 2017)
Cheerleading
 Future Legends Small Teams ( Years 2 & 3 2017)
 Primary Small Teams (Years 4 – 6 2017)
TRAINING TIMES for 2017:
Once teams, school schedules (eg band, choir rehearsals etc) and coaches availabilities are confirmed, the
training schedule will be finalised. Session times may include one of the following:
7:30am-8:30am
Morning sessions (Days TBA)
1:40pm – 2:10pm
Lunch time sessions (Days TBA)
3:15pm – 4:15/4:45pm
Afternoon sessions (Days TBA)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
An invoice will be sent home in February 2017 once teams are confirmed. To secure your child’s placement in
a team/s an initial payment of $100 will be required by the end of February and the total balance will be due by
the end of Term 2. When you receive your invoice in 2017, a part payment option will be available.
Team Expectations
Aerobics and Dance are fun and exciting sports. To make sure it is an enjoyable year for all students involved,
please ensure your child understands the commitment they are making to their team and their training sessions.
 School rules; ‘Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be a Learner’ need to be adhered to during training, competitions
and at school in general.
 Please attempt to give us notice a month in advance if you know your child cannot compete in a
particular competition. Teams cannot compete if they do not have the required number of competitors,
so competition attendance is vital.
 If your child commits to a team, they are committing to that team’s set training session.
Competition Calendar 2017
This calendar lists all the competitions for the year with dates still to be confirmed. Each team should expect to
compete in at least 4 competitions for the year, and these are generally held in the Brisbane area. Competitions
are held on Saturdays and some Sundays. The Schoolaerobics National Championships venue for 2017 has not
been released but we are hoping it will be held once again at the Gold Coast.
If you require any more information in regards to competitive teams please contact me during Term 4 on
38201666 or [email protected].
Thank you
Maria Carbone
Hilliard Dance Co-ordinator
Andrew Walker
Principal
DRAFT COMPETITION CALENDAR 2017
Competition dates will be confirmed as soon as possible. The following is the list of potential competitions and
performances for the year.
Date: TBA (April)
Date: TBA (May)
Date: TBA (June)
Date: TBA
Date: TBA (July)
Date: TBA (July)
Date: TBA (August)
Date: TBA (August)
Date: TBA (October)
Schoolaerobics Autumn Challenge (Cheerleading and Aerobics only)
Schoolaerobics State Preliminary Championships
Schoolaerobics State Championships
FISAF State Championships (Aerobics Pairs only)
World Cup Cheer State Championship (Cheerleading and Hip Hop only)
Hilliard Night of Dance
Schoolaerobics National Championships (Qualifying teams only)
School Concert
Grandparents Day (Selected teams only)
HILLIARD STATE SCHOOL
COMPETITION DANCE TEAMS 2017
PERMISSION SLIP
I _______________________________give permission for my child _________________________________,
(print parent/caregiver’s name)
(print name)
Class 2016 ______to be a member of the Hilliard Dance competition program in 2017.
Please indicate clearly ( or X) the teams/s you wish your child to audition for:
Aerobics
Year 2 and 3 2017
Year 4 – 6 2017
 1 team
 1 team
 2 teams
Hip Hop
Year 2 and 3 2017
Year 4 – 6 2017
 1 team
 1 team
 2 teams
Cheerleading
Year 4 – 6 2017
Year 2 and 3 2017
 1 team
 1 team
I also understand the commitment my child needs to make, to be part of their team. I understand the cost of the
program and that my child is required to purchase a team costume and a school tracksuit for competitions.
PLEASE FILL OUT CLEARLY:
Home phone number: __________________________________
Mobile: ____________________________
Email:_________________________________________________
Parent signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________________