Frequently Asked Questions

 

General

  • Our Toukley studio is opposite the Village Green. If you head into the Coles car park you will see us above the Toukley Car Park Butchery.

    Entry is via the Ron Alt Service Lane directly next to the butcher.

    Our Lake Munmorah Studio’s are the performance studio in Lake Munmorah High School. Carters Road Lake Munmorah.

  • Unfortunately no parents are unable to watch class (apart from introductory classes for little ones). Having people watching distracts the students and the learning process. Pre Covid we did have a watching week once a term that hopefully will be able to return soon when we are allowed.

  • Our concert this year will be held on Friday 26 and Sat 27 of Nov.

    Rehearsals will begin in week one of term four.

    Dates will be out for all rehearsals in term one 2021.

  • Around 2 and a half is a good age for our twinkle tots.

  • You are able to enrol online right now! Just head to our enrol online page and create you account. We have no registration fee and you won’t be charged a cent until after your first class so you know if your child likes it or not. If your not sure of what classes would suit your child please just contact us here http://www.cmda.com.au/contact or give us a call: 0414409862

 

Taking Class

  • This depends on which time of the year you start. The earlier the better. Usually by the middle of term there has been some choreography started however you will be able to catch up by watching and learning any new choreography. All our teachers and students are wonderful and will help you along the way.

  • We basically run every afternoon and Saturday classes. Twinkle Tots are during the day. Have a look at our schedule and you will find what classes run at what times that would work for you.

  • Unfortunately due to COVID and class numbers make up classes aren’t available. Missing class happens for many reasons but please try and make attendance important. Dance is a team sport and your peers rely on you being there. If you have missed some chorey during absences please try and catch that up on your own as it isn’t fair to other students to have to go through it all again. If you are still unsure talk to your teacher and we will make it work. We are always on your team.

  • Wear comfy, appropriate clothes and shoes you will be able to dance in. Sometimes barefoot is better than the wrong choice of shoes.

  • Our classes are maxed at 20 students.

  • Uniform isn’t compulsory but very much preferred.

    Please refer to our uniform page (to come) for what is available.

    We have many different and new styles each year.

    All students must wear hair back off face.

    Ballet students must wear leotard, ballet tights and shoes. Hair in bun.

 

Billing

  • Your child is welcome to trial any classes for the first week. After that you will be charged the appropriate amount for the classes attending. Please note even if you are trialling you will still need to enrol. If our classes aren’t for you after your first week we will just cancel it out.

  • Payment can be made anyway that works for you. Weekly, monthly or termly.

    Direct transfer or Cash in a marked envelop in our fees our fees box or given directly to your teacher.

    All classes must be paid whether they are attended or not.

    Account Details

    Cathy Makin Dance Academy
    Westpac Bank
    BSB - 032570
    Acc - 136889

  • Costume prices vary so much.

    Generally if it is a new costume it’s around $60-$70.

    All costumes will require a deposit before we order them for you.

    Please see costume and uniform page (to come).