Date: Sunday 18 October
Time: Showtime 3pm (theatre rehearsal during the day)
Location: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren (2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805)
If you're driving, you can get to Bunjil Place Theatre via the Monash (Exit 22) and South Gippsland Freeways and the Princes Highway. Bunjil Place is approximately half an hour from Frankston, Ringwood, and Pakenham, and is around 40 minutes on the M1 from Melbourne CBD.
If travelling via public transport, take the Pakenham Line to Narre Warren Station and walk 15 minutes or take the bus to Westfield Fountain Gate.
Bunjil Place includes an open car park with 2-hour, 3-hour and all-day spots available. Accessible parking and 5-minute drop-off and pick-up areas are accessed off Patrick Northeast Drive. Parking is also available all-day at the Max Pawsey Reserve which is directly across from the stage door. Below is a map of Bunjil Place for your convenience. The Stage Door/Loading Dock access is on the the side of Magid Drive.
See Bunjil Place's website: https://www.bunjilplace.com.au
Ensure all items are clearly labelled with the student’s name
Full details to be provided closer to the event.
Essentials
Packed food (no nuts)
Correct dance shoes (named)
Costumes
Finale costume
Studio costume/s (see your dance studio for details)
Combined ballet performance (if participating)
Combined commercial performance (if participating)
Hair/make-up kit
Named water bottle
Any necessary labelled medical supplies
Labelled bag for all belongings
Spare tights/socks
Details have been sent to your studio.
The finale will be taught through video resources sent to your studio, allowing students to learn at their own pace and/or during their regular studio rehearsals. On the day of the event, time will be set aside during the theatre rehearsal to bring everything together, refine transitions, and finalise spacing for a spectacular group performance on stage.
Shoes: Ballet shoes, jazz shoes, or runners.
Bottoms: Plain black bottoms (e.g., bike shorts, leggings, etc.)
Tops: The Gala T-shirt - if you do not wish to purchase a Gala T-shirt, a plain black one is accepted.
*No logos or branding are permitted on any of the clothing items or shoes.
The Event Manual provides a practical overview of key information to assist with planning, staff and student coordination, and addressing any questions or issues that may arise before or on the day. It covers:
Venue maps and facilities
Emergency procedures and incident reporting
Key contacts and support
Sign-in and sign-out procedures
Venue information and expectations
Key responsibilities and procedures
Document: Event Manual - Studio Supervisors & Volunteers
The Tech Rehearsal Information document provides studios with essential information to help them prepare for the technical rehearsal on 18 October. It outlines the day's procedures, scheduling arrangements and expectations to support a safe, organised and efficient rehearsal. It covers:
Tech rehearsal schedules and allocated time slots
Technical requirements, including music, lighting and projections
Sign-in, sign-out and student supervision procedures
Combined performance rehearsal arrangements
Venue access, parking and transport information
What studios need to bring and important reminders
Document: Tech Rehearsal Breakdown
Studios, please note: Studio-specific information, including arrival times, dressing room allocations, departure groups and other relevant details, can be found in the personalised documents attached to the email sent to each studio’s primary contact, using the email address provided at registration.