General Policies
Classes
Although Classical Ballet is not compulsory, it is HIGHLY recommended to take Ballet as it is the foundation to all other classes.
Class level will be determined by FREE assessment in a trial class and placement will be based on skill level, not age.
Acrobatics is offered to anyone who takes any of our other regular classes at Tilt PA.
If a teacher can not take their class for unforeseen circumstances (illness, injury, etc), a suitable replacement teacher will substitute the class. If no teacher can take the class, it will be made up in a term break week. We try to ensure the class fits at the same time as its regular time and day. However if no suitable time is available, it may be made up at a different time and day. If you are unable to attend the make up class, email us at info@tiltperformingacademy.com and we will review your situation case by case.
Competitions
Competition teams, soloists, duets and trios will be selected by the teachers through annual audition.
You must attend Jazz and/or Tap in Tilt PA to be selected to represent the school.
Classical Ballet is compulsory for all the Young Tilters representing Tilt Performing Academy in any competitions.
If you choose to represent Tilt PA in competitions, you may not represent any other school.
Exceptions is if you are attending regular Ballet classes elsewhere and wish to represent that school, only for Ballet Groups and Solos/Duos/Trios.
90% attendance is required to maintain your position in the team.
There are no make up classes for Competition Rehearsals.
The Directors have the right to dismiss anyone from the competition team at any time at their own discretion.
Competition team members are selected through annual auditions.
If selected for the team, students must:
(For 12 years and below)
- Take Regular Jazz or Tap with Tilt PA.
- Take Ballet, either with Tilt PA, or externally (subject to confirmation of attendance in outside schools).
- Attend a Body Conditioning class at Tilt PA.
(For 13 years and above)
- Take Regular Jazz or Tap with Tilt PA.
- Though ballet is not compulsory, it is HIGHLY recommended.
- Body conditioning classes are optional.
Solos, Duos and Trios are by selection from the team auditions.
You must be in a team to be selected for a solo, duo or trio. However the school reserves the right to select soloists in special circumstances.
Examinations
It is up to the teacher in charge of each class as to who they select to sit their exams
An extra coaching class a week for a minimum of 8 weeks leading up to exams is compulsory to take the exam
Classical Ballet is compulsory for all the Young Tilters taking any exams.
If ballet is being taken outside of Tilt PA, Certificate of latest exams must be produced.
Please see What We Offer > Examinations for which exam levels you can enter and take note of which exams must be taken in succession.
90% attendance is required to sit your exam
There are no make up lessons for Exam classes
ComDance and RAD do not allow refunds for exams unless a Medical Certificate is produced.
Exam dates are externally provided so there will be no change of timings. (If a school trip coincides with exam, a letter of excuse from the school will need to be provided to appeal for a different timing. However this does not ensure the exam time can be changed)
Class Etiquette
Classes
Please be punctual for all classes
Uniform and correct shoes must be worn lesson
Hair must be neatly tied for all classes – all hair off face
For ballet, buns compulsory from grade 1 onwards (Hairnet, 10 pins minimum, loose front sections gelled, sprayed or pinned up)
For all other genres a neat ponytail is accepted
Competitions
Please be punctual to all reporting times
Full uniform must be worn at all times when not competing
All competitors must always respect all other competitors, teachers, parents and staff at all times
No parent is to be in the dressing room other than designated parent volunteers approved by Tilt PA
No parent is to be backstage at any time during the competition
Examinations
Must arrive 1.5 hours before stated exam time
Correct attire must be worn
Stockings must be brand new, or completely clean
Shoes must be in perfect condition. (Ribbons sewn for ballet exams)