Question 1

When can I get started?

Accepted Answer

We break our year into quarters, and welcome new dancers in the first three weeks of each quarter.

January to March
April to June
July to September
October to December

Check the Getting Started pages of our website for exact dates.

Question 2

Where should you park when you come to class?

Accepted Answer

You can park in our studio car park, which has about 15 spaces. It can fill up quickly, especially in the evenings and during busy class times, so please allow a little extra time to arrive and settle in. If the car park is full, you’ll usually find street parking on Berkley Avenue, Orchard Avenue, Waltham Street, and nearby side streets. Some spots are unrestricted, while others have 1P or 2P limits, so please check the signs.

Question 3

What should I wear to class?

Accepted Answer

Wear what you would usually wear for exercise. Many people wear a t-shirt or singlet top, with leggings or tracksuit pants. Some people do wear leotards and/or tights, but this is absolutely not required. Just make sure what you wear is comfortable to move in, but not too loose (so it doesn’t get in the way of movement or become a tripping hazard).

Question 4

Do I need special dance shoes?

Accepted Answer

You are not required to wear special dance shoes for any of our classes, but the types of shoes you may choose to wear differ by dance style. You can dance in bare feet or socks (you may need to take socks off if the movement makes slipping more likely). We generally discourage the wearing of street shoes, but if you need arch or ankle support, you are welcome to wear sneakers or some type of flexible shoe.
Ballet – soft canvas or leather ballet shoes, socks or bare feet
Jazz – jazz shoes, jazz sneakers, socks or bare feet
Contemporary – bare feet, socks or foot thong
Tap – tap shoes, or a day shoe with a small heel and something to keep it attached to your foot (eg a strap or boots)

Question 5

Where can I buy dance shoes and clothes if I want to?

Accepted Answer

Fusion Dance Wear
296 Brighton Road, North Brighton
phone 8296 9292

The Stage Shop
55 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End
phone 8231 9554
email hello@thestageshop.com.au
website www.thestageshop.com.au

Dance FX
Shop 2/227 Unley Road, Malvern
phone: 0434 468 665

Shop 4/650 North East Road, Holden Hill
phone: 8266 0666

Email: info@dancefx.com.au
website: www.dancefx.com.au

Dance Zone
7/88 Glynburn Road, Hectorville
Phone: 8337 6737
website: www.dancezoneaustralia.com

Razzle Dazzle Dancewear
Shop 1, 364 Main South Road, Morphett Vale
phone: 8326 9799
website: www.razzledazzledancewear.com.au

Question 6

Do I need to book?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please do book. There are a number of reasons why, such as:

Some of our classes are full to capacity, so you’ll need to book to secure your place.
If we need to cancel a class for some reason (this has happened due to unexpected illness of a teacher) we can only let you know if you’ve booked in.

You can manage your bookings (including cancellations) through our online booking site or via the mobile app, powered by Mindbody (available from the Apple Store and Google Play).

You can book or cancel up to 1 hour before the class starts. If you do cancel at least an hour before the class, the class credit goes back onto your account for future use.

If you have any troubles booking online, please email us at hello@dragonflydance.com.au (if you are new to the studio) or support@dragonflydance.com.au (if you are an existing client).

Question 7

How do I get the concession price?

Accepted Answer

We offer a 10% concession discount to people who hold a full-time student, pensioner or seniors card.

If you have one of these cards, to claim the concession:
send us a copy of your card (either scan and email to support@dragonflydance.com.au or take a photo on your phone send to us via our online chat (see bottom right of any web page on the site)
You’ll then be sent a discount code, which you can enter into the Promo Code field in the online checkout.

Question 8

What methods of payment do you accept for classes?

Accepted Answer

We accept credit card payments online for first bookings and casual classes. Members can pay via credit card or direct debit. Payments can also be made at the studio using our online system. Please note that we do not accept cash.

Question 9

What happens if I miss a class?

Accepted Answer

You can cancel the class up to 1 hour before it is due to start, and then use that class at another time (as long as you use it before it’s expiry date).
To cancel the class:

Login to our online booking system (powered by Mindbody)
Navigate to the Calendar
Click on the class you want to cancel your reservation for
Click the red Cancel button.

Please note, if you cancel the class 1 hour before it starts, you’ll be able to use the credit to attend any of our classes. You won’t be able to do so if you don’t cancel it or it is less than 1 hour before the class is due to start.

Question 10

Is there a performance?

Accepted Answer

We offer a performance opportunity for dancers who wish to be involved in performances.  However, there is no requirement to perform, and rehearsals for performances will not interfere with regular class work.

Question 11

Is there a break in school holidays?

Accepted Answer

We don’t break during school holidays so that you can continue your weekly routine at all times.  But if you want to take a break in school holidays (or at any time) you certainly can.  Just make sure that you’ll be able to use the classes you have purchased before they expire.

We do take a 2 week break from the Thursday before Christmas until the second week of January.

Question 12

Are there classes on long weekends and public holidays?

Accepted Answer

We generally do run classes on the Saturday of long weekends (subject to sufficient bookings). We do not run classes on public holidays. If you are a member, you are able to use the class credit that would have been used on the public holiday to attend another class in our program, as long as it is a suitable level for you.

Question 13

Do you still run classes in extreme hot weather?

Accepted Answer

We do continue to run classes in hot weather as our venue is air conditioned. We also recommend that if dancing in hot weather drink plenty of water (before, during, and after class), and to sit down and rest if you feel overheated. You can also choose not to come to class if it’s too hot for you.

If there are insufficient people booked in to justify running the class in hot weather, we may cancel it, and will send a text message to all people booked in (so make sure you always book in if you plan to come to class).

Question 14

Got another question?

Accepted Answer

If you have a question that’s not answered here, please get in touch with us.  Email info@dragonflydance.com.au or phone 08 7073 2069.

Question 15

What classes do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer a range of classes, and do make changes to our timetable from time to time. To see:
the types of dance we offer, click on the 'type of dance' link in our top menu
the class timetable, click on the 'find a class' button on the top right of any page on our site
what levels and age streams we offer, click on the Class item on the top menu,  then select Level/Age Streams from the drop down menu.

Question 16

Do you offer a free trial?

Accepted Answer

We have a special introductory offer for new dancers which is a '2 for 1' pass. In other words, when you buy your first class, your get your second class for free. We find this is more effective than a single free trial class because it takes more than one class to get a feel for whether it is a good fit for you. Also, we have so many classes on offer, you may want to try two classes.

Question 17

What ages do you cater for?

Accepted Answer

At Dragonfly Dance, we offer classes exclusively to adults of all ages, from age 18 to 80 (we've even had some dancers in their 90s). To ensure all ages are catered for, we have three age streams:

younger adults (age 18-55)
mature adult (age 45+)
mixed age.

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