Ready Set Dance Christmas Concert 2026

MJ's Dance Studio proudly presents

READY SET DANCE
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2026

Our very own preschool concert, just for our amazing Tiny Stars

Ready Set Dance Christmas

A time to celebrate milestones, confidence and make memories with your little ones. Everything you need to know for the day is below – please read it carefully and keep it handy.

Key Details

Sunday 15th November

Hunter Valley Sports and Social (East Cessnock Bowling Club)

11:00am
Arrival time
11:30am
Performance time
1 hr 20
Duration
All students to arrive in their first costume.
Level 2 students: that will be the Ballet costume, or Tap if not in Ballet.

Costumes

Class Fee Details
Ready Set Ballet $55 1 Ballet routine
Ready Set Acro $55 1 Skills Demonstration routine
Ready Set Dance L2 $65 1 Tap & Jazz routine (same costume)
Ready Set Dance L1 $55 1 Dance routine
Costumes will be invoiced week 2 of Term 4.

Stockings (optional)

You can choose to put tan stockings on your child if you wish. Some kids prefer it so the skirt doesn't irritate them when the costume slips on or off; some prefer not to wear them.

If they are wearing stockings, the style to buy is matte tan stockings. We will have some stock at the studio the week before the concert.

Socks

All students to wear white frill socks under their shoes. If they have the RSD ones they are great, otherwise any white frill sock is ok.

Hair, Makeup & Extras

Ready Set Dance Level 2, Ballet & Acro

Hair: two high pigtails or two high buns.

Makeup: at your discretion. Our little stars do feel very fabulous on the day with a little powder, rouge and gloss, but we absolutely leave it up to you on what you wish to put on your child.

Please NO RED LIPSTICK.

Ready Set Dance Level 1

Hair: any style you like – just as long as it isn't in their eyes, so it doesn't distract or annoy them while dancing.

Makeup: no requirements for Level 1.

Important – this day is about having fun. Feeling comfortable and confident is key. If that means your child would like a small bit of glitter to feel extra special going on stage, then go for it. By the same token, if any sort of makeup makes your child (or you as a parent) feel uncomfortable, that is also ok. Whatever you and your child feel comfortable doing is fine.

Drop Off & Supervision

Level 2 drop-off time: 11:00am

Students will use the stage entrance for drop off, which is the side door of Hunter Valley Sports and Social on Koree Street (see below). Please note that no parents are allowed to enter through this door – parents must go through the main entrance of the club.

Map showing student drop off on Koree St and parents entry
Student drop off (Koree St side door) & parents' entry (main entrance)
Street view of the Koree St side door
Enter at the side door and line up along the footpath
Level 1 students will sign in when you enter to take your seats, and will remain in the audience during the show until they are called up to dance.

What happens at drop off

When you arrive we will sign your child in. They will be given a coloured wristband and you will be given a collection tag of the same colour with your child's name on it. Staff or an assistant will then take students and their belongings to their coloured station.

From that point, you are welcome to grab a refreshment or find your seat in the stage area. Students will be taken into their coloured groups with their friends, where we have some fun activities set up to ease the drop off process. Each coloured group will have a staff member as team leader, plus senior students and volunteers assisting with costume or shoe changes and helping children to and from the stage.

Our changing area will also have a Room Manager, responsible for First Aid and backstage coordination. They will be contactable on the studio phone one hour before, during, and one hour after the show: 0438 837 359.

Collecting your child: students will be collected once they are back in their coloured groups with their bags and team leader. Please bring your collection tag when you are collecting.

Tickets

$25
Adults
$10
MJ's students
Free
RSD Level 1 students (no ticket needed)
Tickets go on sale Thursday 5th November via our website, www.mjsdancestudio.com.
  • Seating is general admission and first come, first served.
  • Doors open at 11:15am.

What to Pack

  • Dance shoes
  • 2nd costume if your child does Ballet or Acro
  • Water
  • Bag labelled or with a name tag
  • A small, dry snack – something they can have a very small bit of and put back in their bag if they need to head off to stage (no yoghurts, custards, fruits or drinks other than water)
Medication: any students who require medication, please bring it in a sealed bag and notify us in writing at admin@mjsdancestudio.com with detailed instructions, so we can note it on your child's file for the day and have staff prepared.

Videography & Photos

Concert USB – $40

The show will be recorded and available to purchase on USB.

For recording purposes please remain seated during dances. If going to get a drink or to the toilet, please wait until between dances to go into the aisles.

Photos

We will have lots of photo opportunities on and off the stage. We would love to see everything you capture, so don't forget to tag us in all your photos on Instagram @mjsdancestudio.

Let the Magic Happen

This show is about fun, not perfection.
Magic, not pressure.
Memories, not expectations.

It's about giving every child the opportunity and freedom to be themselves, find joy in performing, and shine in their own unique way.

Every child is on their own journey – growing, learning, finding confidence and discovering what they can do. So let's celebrate every brave step, every big smile, every little moment and every bit of magic along the way.

Miss Jess x

Not participating? If your child is not participating in the concert, please email admin@mjsdancestudio.com to let us know, so we can prepare the appropriate amount of staff and you don't get charged for a costume.