Ellenbrook Ballet Academy Presents
Ascend!

Join us as we celebrate a year of growth, achievement and new beginnings at Ellenbrook Ballet Academy!

📅 Date: Saturday, 19 December 2026
📍 Venue: Redmond Theatre, Prendiville Catholic College
⏰ Time: Technical Rehearsal 10am-1pm (Budding Ballerinas do not need to attend the rehearsal)
Concert 3pm-6pm

Our dancers are ready to take the stage and share the magic, dedication and hard work they've poured into their classes throughout the year.

We can't wait to celebrate this special occasion with our EBA families and community as we come together to reach higher, dream bigger and celebrate everything our dancers have achieved.

$130 per performer

Our Concert Participation Fee helps cover the essential costs involved in bringing ASCEND to life and creating a memorable end-of-year experience for our dancers.

The $130 fee includes:

Professional Concert Video — a digital download to relive the magic long after concert day.

Exclusive Concert T-Shirt — a special keepsake to remember the occasion.

Costume Hire — hire of one costume per performer.

Concert Medal — a commemorative medal to celebrate their participation.

Rehearsal Fees — costs associated with concert rehearsals.

Additional Costume Hire

Performers participating in more than one routine will incur an additional $50 costume hire fee per additional routine.

This fee covers the hire of each additional costume required for their performances.

Fee Dates:
- Wednesday 25th November: 50% of your total Concert Fees
- Wednesday 9th December: Remaining 50% of your total Concert Fees
Fees will be automatically added to your parent portal on the Monday and will show on your statement. The fees will be processed with your normal weekly billing.

If your child WILL NOT be participating in Concert, please let us know via SMS to 0485 005 211 before 21st November.

To help our dancers feel prepared and confident on concert day, please read the following information carefully. Having everything organised before arriving will help ensure a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone!

COSTUME HIRE

All costumes are hired from EBA and must be returned following the concert. There are no additional costume fees for the first hired costume, as this is included in the Concert Participation Fee.

Arriving in Costume

This year, students will arrive at the venue already dressed in costume.

If your child performs in multiple routines, they must arrive wearing their first costume, which will be clearly identified on their garment bag.

Looking After Costumes

Do not remove any labels or name tags from garment bags or coat hangers.

Keep all costumes on the hangers provided to ensure they remain organised and in good condition.

Please take care when handling costumes and keep them clean and safe throughout the concert.

Costume Returns

All costumes will be returned to EBA staff at the end of the show.

Failure to return a hired costume will result in the full replacement cost being charged.

FINALE COSTUME

All students will participate in the Finale at the end of their show.

Each performer will receive a Concert T-shirt, which they will wear for the Finale (last dance of the show involving all students).

Students will need to wear black shorts or leggings with their Concert T-shirt. Please pack this in your dancer's bag with their name clearly labelled inside the shorts / leggings.

SHOES & FOOTWEAR

Please ensure your dancer has the correct footwear for their classes and performances. All shoes must be clearly labelled with your dancer's full name to help prevent lost property.

Jazz
Tan Jazz Shoes
Available for purchase at EBA studio boutique.

Ballet
Canvas Ballet Shoes
Available for purchase at EBA studio boutique.

Lyrical
Lyrical Half Sole
Available for purchase at EBA studio boutique.

Tap
Tan Tap Shoe
Available for purchase at Sequin City or any dance store.

Acro
Tan Acrokat Capezio Acro Shoe
Available for purchase at EBA studio boutique.

STOCKINGS

All female students must wear tan dance stockings to provide appropriate coverage and ensure costumes are not see-through under stage lighting.

Stockings must be purchased through the EBA Uniform Boutique or in-studio. Our dance-quality stockings provide consistent colour and durability for performances.

UNDERWEAR

Stage lighting can make dark or patterned underwear visible beneath costumes, particularly lighter-coloured fabrics.

Please ensure your dancer wears flesh-coloured underwear that is suitable for their costume.

Dance underwear is available to purchase from the studio.

WHAT TO BRING
Please bring the garment bag for costumes with you to the venue, including those that only have one routine / costume.

All other belongings must be packed into a small, clear storage tub, clearly labelled with your dancer's full name.

Clear storage tubs are available from retailers such as Kmart and Big W.

Example: Kmart 7L Storage Tub

Your dancer's tub must contain:

- Water bottle

- Required dance shoes

- Hair and makeup touch-up items, if required

Please keep belongings to a minimum so everything can be stored neatly and easily backstage. Dream duffles and large bags are not permitted backstage.

FOOD & DRINK

No snacks or food are to be brought to the venue.

Please ensure your dancer eats a good breakfast before arriving and brings a filled water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Thank you for helping us keep our dancers organised, our costumes in excellent condition and our concert running smoothly!

We can't wait to see our EBA dancers shine on stage at ASCEND!

Everything you need to know for concert day at ASCEND — EBA End of Year Concert.

We want our dancers and families to feel prepared, confident and excited for this special day! Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the information below so everyone knows what to expect.

COLOUR GROUPS & BACKSTAGE

To help keep our dancers organised, safe and ready for their performances, students will be allocated to a designated colour group for the duration of the show.

Each colour group will have designated backstage arrangements to help our team manage student movements, costume changes and performance call times.

What families need to know:

Students will remain backstage with their allocated colour group for the duration of their show.

Dancers will be supervised by our EBA team while backstage.

Students will be organised and escorted to and from the stage when it is time for their performances.

Dancers performing in multiple routines will remain with their allocated group between performances.

Please ensure your dancer arrives at the designated check-in area at their allocated arrival time.

Colour group allocations and any additional instructions will be communicated to families before concert day.

If there is any information that we need to know about your child, including any medical details - please let us know before the day!

Please note: Parents are not permitted backstage.

TECH REHEARSAL - ALL STUDENTS (excluding Budding Ballerinas)

Students must arrive at the venue at 9:30am ready in their first costume and with all required belongings.

Upon arrival, families will be directed to the appropriate student check-in area. Our team will confirm each dancer's attendance and direct them to their allocated backstage group.

Please arrive on time, as late arrivals can affect backstage organisation and performance preparations.

Pick up for tech rehearsal is 1pm. Students will change into their finale shirt and black bottoms, no student is to leave the venue in costumes. This is a great chance to grab a meal before the show with your dancer. If we are running early, we will communicate this via Band.

CONCERT ARRIVAL
Students return to the venue after their dinner break at 2:30pm. They will meet back with their group leader and return to their dressing room to prepare for the show!
Parents are asked to wait in the foyer until the auditorium doors open and then find their seats.

DURING THE SHOW

Once checked in, students will remain backstage with their allocated colour group until the conclusion of their show.

Our team will coordinate performance call times, stage entrances and backstage movements to ensure the show runs smoothly.

Students should follow all instructions from EBA teachers and backstage supervisors throughout the event.

Please remind your dancer that backstage is a special performance space. We ask all students to listen carefully, remain with their group and treat fellow performers, costumes and venue facilities with care.

AFTER THE SHOW
Students will be collected in the foyer after the show, and will be dismissed group by group. For the safety of our students, all parents must sign out their child with a staff member - no students will be released without a parent talking to EBA staff.

Students will change into their finale t-shirt and black bottoms, and will go home in this. No costumes are to be taken home.

COSTUMES & BELONGINGS

All students must arrive wearing their first costume, with any additional costumes, shoes and personal items packed in their labelled garment bag and clear tub.

Please ensure all belongings are labelled with your dancer's full name.

For full costume, footwear, stockings and packing requirements, please refer to our What to Wear & Bring section.

PARENT & FAMILY INFORMATION

To allow our team to focus on supervising students and preparing performers, families should follow the check-in and collection instructions provided before concert day. Please note that staff will not be attending our phone on the day, and won't be able to be contacted.

Further details regarding audience entry, ticketing, show times and student collection will be shared with families as arrangements are finalised.

Thank you for helping us create a positive, organised and memorable concert experience for every EBA dancer.

We can't wait to see our dancers take the stage and ASCEND!

We understand that hair and makeup can sometimes be a challenge, especially with our younger dancers! Please don't stress — we simply ask that you do the best you can with what your child is comfortable with.

Our younger performers do not need makeup as heavy as our older students. We just need enough colour and definition so their faces don't appear washed out under the bright stage lights.

The most important thing is that your dancer feels happy, comfortable and ready to shine on stage!

HAIR

Hair is to be done in a centre part low bun. It should be slicked with no flyaways.

A bun net is required over the bun with adequate pins to ensure it is secure and not at risk of falling out.

Use hairspray to help keep hair in place.

Secure any loose strands so they don't fall across the face during performances.

MAKEUP

Makeup is preferred for our younger performers, but we understand that not every child will feel comfortable wearing it. If your dancer is hesitant, a small amount of makeup is absolutely fine.

Stage makeup needs to be a little heavier than everyday makeup because bright stage lighting can wash out facial features. The goal is to add natural-looking colour and definition without making makeup look cakey or mask-like.

Simple makeup guide

Foundation: Apply a light, even base. A slightly deeper shade than your dancer's everyday foundation may be needed to compensate for stage lighting.

Blush: Apply a pinkish-brown blush to the cheekbones to add warmth and definition.

Eyeshadow: Apply brown eyeshadow to the eyelids, concentrating along the lash line.

Mascara: Apply black mascara to the top and bottom lashes, if appropriate for your dancer.

Lipstick: Finish with red or pink lipstick. The recommended colour is available for purchase through EBA.

Boys are not required to wear makeup.

Makeup Kits

Dancer makeup kits will be available to purchase through the EBA online store.

JEWELLERY & NAIL POLISH

To maintain a consistent stage appearance and help keep our dancers safe, please ensure:

No jewellery is worn, including earrings.

All jewellery is left safely at home.

Nail polish is removed before concert day.

Please check your dancer before leaving home to ensure these requirements have been met.

Most importantly, please don't feel pressured to achieve a perfect result. We appreciate your efforts and want every dancer to feel confident, comfortable and excited to perform.

Thank you for helping us get our little stars ready to shine at ASCEND!