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PIN Entry • Ask Director Nikki for code to open and close. Safety • Students must be chaperoned to the toilets. Students can not go to the toilet unsupervised by an adult. • Ensure students are collected from inside the waiting room. • Students must not cross carpark unsupervised. • Bring students into the studio with you if you have another class and a student hasn't been collected. • Students must not be left in the waiting room to wait for parents. • Close waiting room door at night when teaching. Emergency • Call 000 if there is an emergency requiring the Police, Fire or Ambulance. • Call Nikki on 0412123129. If you can't reach Nikki, call her husband Matt on 0412598574. Internet • user: premierschool • password: Dance615 iPad / Music • iPad code is: nikkia • Music is in playlists. • If no set music for the class, you can use your own Spotify but music lyrics not contain profanity. ChoreoRoom App • Great app for spacing students in routines and technique classes. Studio • Please treat with care. • If you see an untidy waiting room or studio please help tidy. Rock Tots • Parents Join in with students. • Work mostly in a circle. • Use blue spots for keeping students in their place. • Play age appropriate music. • Different theme every term. See website. • Ballet, Jazz and coordination movements. • Sing and dance. • Play dance based games. • Keep kids engaged. • Use props. • Give stickers. Little Stars • Start with tap shoes on. • Teach flex, ballet names and moves, corner work and tap. • Ensure shoes go back into their bags. • Utilise student teachers for shy or unsettled kids.Teach 1x 3min routine for Mid Year Showcase (no costume). • Teach 1x 5min routine (mix at least 2 songs) for End of Year Concert (costume). • Concert routine is most important. • Have students in lines. • Most knowledgeable student at front. • Swap lines so every kids gets a chance to be seen at the Showcase and concert. • Give stickers. Private Lesson • Push students. • Don't accept lazy efforts. • Build their confidence. • Encourage facial expressions in class. • Invite parents in to film and receive feedback at the end of every class. • Quality over quantity. • Select genres that compliment the dancer. • Aim for placing at comps. Ballet Exam Classes • Syllabus DVDs are in black cupboard in studio 1 and in draws in studio 3. • Syllabus notes are in folders in draws in studio 1, 2 and 3. • Keep class focused. • Push students to do their best to aim for Honours. • Encourage face in exam. Acro • Do a quick but effective warm up. • Keep class focused. • Be engaging. • Explain execution and expectations clearly. • Give individual feedback and to the group. • Push for progress. • Don't let a student do a movement that isn't safe if they aren't ready. • Consider safety at all times. • Think about hazards in environment such as ballet barres, walls, shifting matts etc.. • Reward students with stickers on charts. • Parents are invited to watch last 5mins of each class. Give quick positive feedback and what they need to work on at home. • Choreograph a 3.5min routine per class with a theme demonstrating a range of acro skills. Hip Hop • Teach 1x 3min routine for Mid Year Showcase (no costume). • Teach 1x 3min routine (mix at least 2 songs) for End of Year Concert (costume). • Keep class focused. • Keep class engaged. • Explain execution and expectations clearly. • Give technical feedback. • Create a fun interactive environment. • Encourage facial expressons. IDT • Warm up thoroughly but quickly. • This isn't a stretch class. It's a skill class. Encourage flex to be worked on at home. • Follow videos on Portal. • You may deviate but must cover turns, leaps, kicks. • Wok on strengthening exercises and preparations. • If classes are large work out the best way to maximise time. • Create an encouraging, fun interactive class. • Give technical feedback. • Ask Miss Nikki for log in to IDT and Dance Labs Portal. PBT • Warm up. • This isn't a stretch class. It's a skill class. Encourage flex to be worked on at home. • Follow videos on Portal. • You may deviate but must cover the majority of the syllabus. • Wok on strengthening exercises and alignment. • Create an encouraging, fun interactive class. • Give technical feedback. • Ask Miss Nikki for log in to PBT Portal. Troupe (Elite) • Focus on technical feedback. • Focus on spacing and straight lines. • Focus on performance skills. Troupe (Recreational) • Teach 1x 2min routine for Mid Year Showcase (no costume). • Teach 1x 3min routine (mix at least 2 songs) for End of Year Concert (costumes). • Genres are broadway, jazz, lyrical and contemporary. • Work quickly. You will be surprised how quickly 1 year goes. • Give technical feedback. • Vary patterning. • Focus on spacing and straight lines. • Focus on performance skills. • Choreography must be achievable for beginners but look effective. Thank you.

Taking Control: A teacher must always have control of a class. This means the students are engaged, listening, and following instructions. Start of Class Setting the mood of the class is of upmost importance. Start the class wth big energy and a sense of urgency. Once the class is running well you can have a moment to connect and bond. If the kids are running amock and the environment is slack and slow to start, the students will think it's playtime and it is very difficult to change this energy. Expectations of Behaviour: Students need to be told expectations before the class starts. You can say things like “No swinging in the barres”. “When you hear me double clap that means stop talking and look at me”. “When you go to the ballet barre, don’t touch the barre. Stand ready in bras bas”. Give specific instructions instead of using general terms such as ‘behave’. Knowing Names: Knowing names of the students will help you gain control. Being Commanding: A teacher must use a loud voice to command a class. This is different to shouting. Do not lose your temper in class. Do not belittle or mock or yell in anger at a student. However, you can be firm and say something like. “XXXX I have told you already not to run around. This is your final warning, or you will need to sit down, and I will need to speak to your parents”. Talk to the students about respect and that you are there to support them but they must respect you a the other students and listen to instructions. If your teaching is engaging and you are showing genuine enthusiasm, this shouldn’t happen in the first place unless the child has a behavioural disability. Showing Enthusiasm: Show enthusiasm and be expressive. This will capture the children’s attention and inspire them to learn. You can say “We are going to lean something very special today. It’s super exciting”. Building excitement will help with engagement. Positive Reinforcement: At premier we use Positive reinforcement instead of fear-based teaching. You can say things like “XXXX is standing nicely ready to start. So is XXX. So is XXX”. To set examples of good behaviour. Or “Who can do this?”. Set a technical challenge. Rewards: Rewards students with words of encouragement during class. Use positive reinforcement to encourage good behaviour. Some teachers may organise their own gold star charts with a reward at the end of term for the student with the best listening skills. Perhaps there is a reward. Think of creative ways to motivate. Respect: Build a relationship with your students by asking them some personal questions or shedding some light on who you are as an individual. This will build your relationship with your students, and you will gain respect and engagement. Psychology: Each child is unique and will respond differently to different types of communication. For one student you may only need to remind them to listen, for another you may need to use a firm stern voice. Pay attention to their state of mind to work out the best way to engage with that student. Your approach may change depending on their mood. A harsh demeanour may break trust with one students but work well for another. Disruptive Student: If your attention is disproportionality given to one or more students because of their disruptive behaviour, this needs to be addressed. Speak with the Director who will then speak with the parents which will result in either changed behaviour or removal from class. Child refuses to participate: This can be frustrating. But you need to consider the child’s perspective. They may withdraw because they are having an emotional meltdown. Ask what is wrong. If they refuse to speak, remove them from the class and ask them in the waiting room or somewhere private so they feel comfortable opening up. If they still won’t reveal the problem, ask if they need a hug. This can help them feel cared for. Usually taking their hand and saying, “come with me we can dance together” is enough to bring them back to dance. If they flat out refuse to participate, let them sit out and check in with them from time to time. Let the parent know they refused to join in.

As a contractor, please email your invoice to info@premierschoolofdance.com.au. (info@premierschoolofdance.com.au.) You will be paid within the fortnight int your nominated bank account. Please note that breaks are unpaid if 30mins or longer. Details to include on a tax invoice: Words: Tax Invoice Date of invoice Date of employment Description of work: ie Dance teaching or acro coaching Hours worked on each day Pay rate per hour Total Words: GST Registered or Not Registered for GST. Your name Your address Your date of birth Your bank account name, bsb, and account.