PLEASE NOTE 2021 TIMETABLE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS . WHEN FINAL ENROLMENT NUMBERS ARE KNOWN, SOME CHANGES MAY BE NECESSARY.
Classes will commence on Saturday 30th January, 2021. We are happy to take enrolments at any time. Just send an email to annrobertsschool@hotmail.com
Please note we have two locations for our studios. Please be sure to check which studio your class will be held in to ensure the correct address. Studios 1, 2 & 3 - Pirani Hall, 8-10 Fletcher st, Townsville, 4810 Studio 4, 5 & 6 - 853 Flinders st (Corner Morris Street), Townsville, 4810
TEENY, TINY TOTS & BOBS N' BUBS These classes are a mix of ballet, jazz and free movement. They allow the children to explore and be creative whilst learning to listen to instructions, follow directions and work together. Teeny Tinies work with a parent or carer under the supervision of the class teacher/s. Tiny Tots work independently in the class with their teacher/s. There are no examinations for these classes and no uniform requirements. Students can wear any suitable dance-wear - usually a leotard and skirt or similar with ballet shoes. Classes cost $12.00, paid as you attend, or a 10-class card is available for $110.00.
All Bops n' Bubs, Teeny Tots and Tiny Tots classes are held at Studios 4, 5, & 6 - 853 Flinders St, Townsville QLD 4810
Bops n' Bubs 2 and under. Music, movement and activity time with parent or carer. Monday 10 – 10.30am Studio 6 Tuesday 10 – 10.30am Studio 6 Friday 10 – 10.30am Studio 6
Teeny Tots 2 to 3 years. Parents or carers are required to be with the students. Monday 9.15 – 9.45am Studio 5 Tuesday 9.15 – 9.45am Studio 5 Wednesday 9.15 - 9.45 am Studio 5 Friday 9:15 - 9.45am Studio 6 Saturday 10.15 - 10.45am Studio 4 Tiny Tots 3 and 4 years. Monday 10 – 10.45am Studio 5 Tuesday 10 – 10.45am Studio 5 Wednesday 10 – 10.45am Studio 5 Thursday 10 – 10.45am Studio 5 Friday 10 – 10.45am Studio 5 Saturday 9.30 – 10.15.am Studio 4 Saturday 11 - 11.45am Studio 5
The uniform dancewear listed for each class is the preferred attire for that class/grade. If parents are purchasing new dance-wear for their child it must be as per the uniform stated. All students participating in exams must have the correct uniform for their exams. However, students may attend class in non-uniform dance-wear provided it meets the standard required. For example - a student may wear a leotard in a different colour or style but must have the required socks/tights/shorts/leggings. The correct dance shoes are essential. All uniform requirements and shoes are available to purchase from First Class Dancewear, Anne Street, Aitkenvale.
BALLET - R.A.D. Examination Syllabus Kinder turning 5 in 2021. There are no exams available at this level. Uniform requirements: Girls - Pale turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Ballet shoes Monday 3.45 – 4.30pm Studio 6 Tuesday 3.45 - 4.30pm Studio 6 Friday 9.15 - 10am Studio 5 Saturday 10.15 - 11am Studio 5
Pre-Primary turning 6 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red RAD leotard with matching skirt, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Ballet shoes Monday 3.45 - 4.30pm Studio 1 Tuesday 4.30 - 5.15pm Studio 6 Wednesday 3.45 – 4.30pm Studio 4 Thursday 3.45 - 4.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 9.30 – 10.15am Studio 5
Primary turning 7 in 2021 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Lavender RAD leotard with matching skirt, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Ballet shoes Monday 3.45 – 4.30pm Studio 2 (Terms 1, 2, 3 Only) Wednesday 3.45 – 4.30pm Studio 1 Wednesday 3.45 - 4.30pm Studio 2 Saturday 8.45 – 9.30amStudio 5 Saturday 8.45 - 9.30am Studio 6
Grade 1 turning 8 in 2021 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Mulberry RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks, Character skirt and Black Character shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Tuesday 4 - 5pm Studio 2 Thursday 4 - 5pm Studio 1
Grade 2 turning 9 in 2021 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Cornflower blue RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with elastic & pink Ballet socks, Character skirt and Black Character shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Wednesday 5.00 - 6.00pmStudio 1 Friday 4 – 5pm Studio 5
Grade 3 turning 10 in 2021 - must do 2 classes per week Uniform requirements: Girls - Party Purple RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with ribbons & pink Ballet tights, Character skirt and Black Character Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Tuesday 4 – 5.15pm Studio 1 Thursday 4 – 5.15pm Studio 2
THERE IS NO GRADE 4 LEVEL – students go directly from Grade 3 to Grade 5 In Ballet Grade 5 turning 11 in 2021 - must do 2 classes per week. Uniform requirements: Girls - Teal RAD leotard, Ballet shoes with ribbons & pink Ballet tights, Character skirt and Black Character shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts, black Ballet shoes & Character shoes Must also do one class per week of Intermediate Foundation in either Term 1 or Term 2 Tuesday 5.15 - 6.30pm Studio 1 Thursday 5.15 - 6.30pm Studio 1
Higher - Grade 7 Tuesday 4.45 - 6pm Studio 4 Thursday 3.45 - 5pm Studio 4
There are no strict uniform requirements for classes from Intermediate Foundation and up. A leotard (any colour) with tights and Ballet shoes to be worn. Students participating in exams wear an RAD approved black leotard.
Intermediate Foundation Turning 12 in 2021 - must do three classes per week including one class of Intermediate Monday 4.30 – 6pm Studio 1 Saturday 12noon – 1.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 1.30 - 2pm Studio 5 (Pointe)
Intermediate Compulsory exam to move up - must do three classes per week including one class of Advanced Foundation Turning 13 in 2021 Wednesday 4 – 5.30pm Studio 5 Friday 6.45 - 8.30pm Studio 1
Advanced Foundation Must do three classes per week including one class of Advanced 1. Monday 6 – 7.45pm Studio 1 Wednesday 5.30 –7pm Studio 5
Advanced 1 Compulsory exam to move up - Must do three classes per week including one class of Advanced 2 Tuesday 6.30 – 8pm Studio 1 Thursday 4.30 - 6pm Studio 5 Thursday 5.30 - 6.30pm (Extension)
Advanced 2 Must do three classes per week including the Repertoire class Thursday 6 –7.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 2.45 - 4.15pm Studio 1 Boys class Thursday 5:30 - 6:45 Studio 4
All students in levels including Intermediate Foundation and above MUST do three classes per week in order to.
Sit an Exam
Participate in the Eisteddfod
Perform eisteddfod solos in ballet
Participate in the Finale in the annual recital
Repertoire Class Thursday 7.30 - 8.30pm Studio 5
Solo Seal Friday 3.45 - 4.45pm Studio 1
CONTEMPORARY No examinations for this discipline. There are no strict uniform requirements for Contemporary - any leotard-based dance-wear can be worn. Grade 1 Tuesday 5 – 6pm Studio 2
Grade 2 Wednesday 4.00 - 5pm Studio 1
Grade 3 Thursday 5.15 – 6.15pm Studio 2
Grade 4&5 Thursday 6.30 – 7.30pm Studio 1
Intermediate (Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate Ballet) Thursday 7.30 – 8.30pm Studio 1
Senior (Advanced Foundation Ballet) Wednesday 7 - 8.15pm Studio 5
Contemporary Choreographic (Intermediate Foundation or Gr 5 Jazz and Tap and above No experience necessary - 12 years and over) Friday 4.30 - 6pm Studio 6
JAZZ - OPEN CLASSES - (Non-exam class) These classes cover the same elements as the exam classes, but without the pressure of the exam, students will also have the opportunity to do more choreographic work and learn the fundamentals of Acro. If a student wishes to do both the open class and the exam class they are most welcome. There are no exams for Kinder or Pre-Primary in Jazz. Uniform requirements listed are preferred for all students. Exam students must wear the required uniform.
Kinder turning 5 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Pale turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Tuesday 3.45 – 4.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 11.30 – 12.15 pm Studio 1
Pre Primary turning 6 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with black lycra shorts, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Tuesday 3.45 – 4.30pm Studio 5 Saturday 11.30 – 12.15 pm Studio 1
Primary turning 7 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with black lycra shorts, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Tuesday 3.45 - 4.30pm Studio 5
Grade 1 & 2 turning 8 or 9 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Monday 4 – 5pm Studio 5
Grade 3 & 4 turning 10 or 11 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Monday 5 - 6pm Studio 5
Grade 5 turning 12 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Friday 4.45 – 5.45pm Studio 1
There are no uniform requirements for Open classes from Intermediate and Up. Any leotard-based dance-wear is acceptable Intermediate Open -Turning 13 in 2021 and/orBronze Jazz students Monday 5.30 –6.30pm Studio 4
Senior FoundationOpen Turning 14 years or over in 2021 and all Silver Jazz students Thursday 5 – 6pm Studio 4
Senior Open Students in Gold & Bar to Gold Jazz Tuesday 8 – 9.15pm Studio 1
JAZZ - EXAM CLASSES - A.D.A. Examination Syllabus Examinations may be offered in all grades from Primary and above. Exams are not compulsory.
Primary turning 7 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with black lycra shorts, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 10.30–11.15am Studio 1
Grade 1 turning 8 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 8.30 – 9.30am Studio 1
Grade 2 turning 9 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 9.30 – 10.30am Studio 1
Grade 3 turning 10 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 12.15 – 1..30pm Studio 1
Grade 4 turning 11 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Saturday 1.30 – 2.45pm Studio 1
Students in Grade 5 Jazz and higher MUST do both the exam class and the Open Jazz class for their level if they would like to
Sit for an exam
Participate in eisteddfod groups
Students in Grade 5 and higher wishing to do the Jazz and Tap exams must be available over the Easter School Holidays for a Jazz and Tap seminar with guest teacher. Grade 5 turning 12 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Jazz shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Jazz shoes Friday 5.45 – 6.45pm Studio 1
There are no strict uniform requirements for classes from Bronze and up. Any leotard-based dance-wear is acceptable. Exam attire varies according to grade, and teachers will advise requirements prior to exams. Bronze Turning 13 in 2021 - students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Monday 6.30 – 7.30pm Studio 4
Silver Students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Monday 7.45 – 8.45pm Studio 1
Gold Students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Monday 6 – 7pm Studio 5
Bar to Gold Students must do an open class as well to sit for the exam Monday 7 - 8pm Studio 5
Elementary Monday 8 - 9pm Studio 5
TAP - A.D.A. Examination Syllabus Examinations may be offered in all grades from Pre-Primary and above. Exams are not compulsory.
Kinder turning 5 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Pale turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 10.30 – 11.15am Studio 2
Pre Primary turning 6 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 10.30 – 11.15am Studio 2
Primary turning 7 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Turquoise leotard with matching skirt, Camel-coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 11.30am – 12.15pm Studio 2
Grade 1 turning 8 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black lycra shorts (preferred), Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 9.30 – 10.30am Studio 2
Grade 2 turning 9 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black lycra shorts (preferred). Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 8.30 – 9.30am Studio 2
Grade 3 turning 10 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Red leotard, black lycra shorts (preferred), Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 1.30 – 2.45pm Studio 2
Grade 4 turning 11 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Saturday 12.15 – 1.30pm Studio 2
Grade 5 turning 12 in 2021 Uniform requirements: Girls - Dark purple leotard, black V-band 3/4 dance tights, Camel coloured Tap shoes Boys - Fitted dance singlet or t-shirt, black bike shorts & black Tap shoes Friday 3.45 - 4.45pm Studio 2
There are no strict uniform requirements for classes from Bronze and up. Any leotard-based dance-wear is acceptable. Exam attire varies according to grade, and teachers will advise requirements prior to exams.
Street Tap - Bronze and above Monday 4.30 - 5.30pm Studio 6
Bronze Turning 13 in 2021 Tuesday 7 – 8pm Studio 2
Silver Tuesday 6 – 7pm Studio 2
Gold Friday 4.45 - 5.45pm Studio 2
Bar-to Gold Friday 5.45 - 6.45pm Studio 2
Pre-Elementary Friday 6.45 - 7.45pm Studio 2
BALLROOM DANCE Tuesday 6 - 9.15pm Studio 4
ACROBATICS No examinations for this discipline. Students will learn the fundamentals of acrobatics for fun and performance. This class also helps students develop strength and flexibility.
Tiny Acro- 5 & 6 years - Friday 4 - 5pm Studio 4 Junior Acro - 7 to 9 years - Friday 5 - 6pm Studio 4 Intermediate Acro - 10 to 12 years - Friday 6 - 7pm Studio 4 Senior Acro - 12 years & over - Saturday 11am - 12 noon Studio 4
HEELS CABARET TROUPE No examinations for this discipline. 14 years and over Wednesday 4.30 - 5.30pm Studio 4
SONG & DANCE No examinations for this discipline. There are no specific uniform requirements. Girls must wear leotard-based dance-wear with dance shorts or leggings. Boys wear dance shorts and t-shirt or singlet. Jazz shoes are required.
Junior turning 5 to 8 years in 2021 Saturday 9 – 10am Studio 6
Intermediates turning 9 to 12 years in 2021 Saturday 10 – 11am Studio 6
Senior turning 13 or over in 2021 Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30pm Studio 1
HIGHLAND – N.D.A.A. Examination Syllabus. Must liaise with Miss Leone for level placement.
Uniform requirements for all grades: Girls - Leotard or fitted dance singlet/crop top, fitted dance shorts or bike shorts, knee-high socks & black Highland shoes with elastic Boys - Fitted dance singlet, fitted dance shorts or bike shorts, knee-high socks & black Highland shoes with elastic. All students (Beginners and above) will require a skipping rope.
Primary and New Beginner Wednesday 4.30 – 5.15pm Studio 3
Experienced Beginner& Novice Wednesday 4.30 - 5.30pm Studio 2
Pre Premier Monday 6 - 7pm Studio 2
Intermediate and Premier Wednesday 5.30 -6.30pm Studio 2
Premier Monday 4.30 - 6pm Studio 2
STRENGTH & STRENGTHENING No examinations in this discipline. No Uniform requirements - any dance-wear with Jazz or Ballet shoes Limber Stretch All levels Grade 1 and above Tuesday 3.45 – 4.30pm Studio 4
Ball Class Age 10 and up - General conditioning and core strength Wednesday 6.45 - 7.30pm Studio 4
HIP HOP No examinations in this discipline. No uniform requirements. Any dance-wear or clothing suitable for movement. Junior Girls turning 5 to 11 years in 2021 Tuesday 4.30 – 5.30pm Studio 5
Boys - All ages turning 5 years in 2021 and above Tuesday 5.30 – 6.30pm Studio 5
Senior turning 12 in 2021 and above Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm Studio 4
ADULT CLASSES No uniform requirements. Any dance-wear or clothing suitable for movement. Classes cost $17.60 per lesson or $137.50 for a 10-class card. A discount is offered for seniors and pensioners - $15.00 per lesson or $123.75 for a 10-class card
Ballet Silver Swans Monday 11 - 12 noon Studio 5 Thursday 11 - 12 noon Studio 5 (Silver Swans is an RAD accredited Ballet program for students 30years & over - suitable for all levels of experience)
Beginners Tuesday 6.30 – 7.30pm Studio 5 Intermediate & Advanced Tuesday 7.30 - 8.45pm Studio 5 Thursday 7- 8 Studio 4
Tap Beginners Wednesday 6.45 – 7.45pm Studio 6 Intermediate & Advanced Wednesday 5.45 – 6.45pm Studio 6
Contemporary All levels - Thursday 6 - 7.pm Studio 4
Contemporary Chicks (For the mature aged body) Wednesday 11 -12noon Studio 5 Friday 11 - 12noon Studio 5
Jazz Intermediate & Advanced Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30pm Studio 4
Dancing Flamingos Fitness, Flexibility and Fun. (For the mature aged body) Tuesday 11am - 12 noon All ages welcome Studio 5
Our venues
Pirani Hall(1, 2 & 3) is our main studio complex at 8 Fletcher Street, West End. Flinders Street Studios (4, 5, & 6) 853 Flinders Street (corner of Morris Street), Townsville.