Troupe Fees – 2026

The following fees apply to all troupe students:

Weekly Class Fees

Weekly class fees apply for all required troupe classes. Fees vary depending on class length and are billed alongside other enrolled classes. Multi-class discounts apply where applicable.

Annual Troupe Levy – $390

The annual troupe levy is charged in three instalments of $130, deducted during school holiday periods.

This levy covers competition entry fees, troupe costumes (studio-owned), staffing, and administration associated with the competition season.

Additional Fees (Where Applicable)

The following additional fees may arise throughout the year:

Compulsory Competitor Passes

Some competitions require performers to hold a competitor pass to participate and attend the event. These passes are set and charged by the competition organiser, billed to EPA Dance, and invoiced to families as required.

Troupe Tracksuit

Troupe tracksuits are ordered via the EPA Dance website.

Cost: $140 for a 3-piece set.

Optional Events & Experiences

Optional opportunities such as troupe trips, workshops, intensives, or additional classes may be offered throughout the year. Participation in these events is optional and will be communicated separately.

2026 Info Coming Soon

Troupe Requirements & Expectations – 2026

Participation in EPA Dance Troupe is a privilege and requires a high level of commitment, responsibility, and respect from both students and parents. The following requirements are in place to ensure a positive, fair, and professional experience for all troupe members.

Attendance & Commitment

It is essential that students do not miss the final troupe class prior to a competition.

Missing this class will result in the student not being permitted to perform at that competition, regardless of reason.

Students will only participate in competitions if they are meeting the expected performance standard of a competition team.

Students who have fallen behind, missed multiple classes, or have not demonstrated commitment to rehearsing at home may not be selected to perform.

Performance selections for each competition will be finalised two weeks prior to the competition and communicated during troupe classes. These decisions are made in the best interest of the team and performance quality.

Competition Fees & Troupe Levy (2026 Update)

For 2026, EPA Dance operates under an all-inclusive annual troupe levy, which covers:

Competition entry fees

Troupe costumes (studio-owned)

Costume maintenance, repairs, and storage

Staffing and administration associated with the competition season

The annual troupe levy is paid in instalments across the year, as outlined at enrolment.

Any external competitor fees required by specific competitions (where applicable) are not included in the troupe levy.

These fees are typically around $20 per competition and will be invoiced prior to the event if required.

(Please note: not all competitions charge this fee.)

Troupe levies are non-refundable once competition entries and costumes have been allocated.

Uniform, Presentation & Punctuality

Students must attend all troupe classes in full uniform, including correct clothing, footwear, tights, and hair as specified.

Students are expected to arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work at every lesson.

At competitions, students must arrive fully prepared, with:

Correct uniform

Hair completed as required

Makeup applied as specified

Students must not arrive at competitions with incomplete hair or makeup.

Behaviour & Respect (Students)

Students are expected to demonstrate respect at all times toward:

Teachers

Fellow students

Studio families

Competition staff

Other studios and participants

Students must consistently support and encourage one another.

Bullying, unkind behaviour, or disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated, and students engaging in such behaviour may be removed from troupe immediately.

Students are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in dressing rooms and backstage areas, including:

Hanging costumes neatly

Packing costumes away correctly

Keeping personal belongings tidy before leaving the venue

Parent Expectations

Parents are expected to uphold EPA Dance values by demonstrating respectful behaviour toward:

EPA staff

Other studios

Competition officials and volunteers

Parents are encouraged to celebrate the achievements of all dancers and studios, not only EPA Dance.

Parents must support their child in arriving on time to competitions with hair, makeup, and uniform completed as required.

Parents are required to notify EPA Dance in writing of any troupe absences, providing as much notice as possible to support planning and preparation.

Parents are expected to respect and support decisions made by troupe teachers regarding:

Performance selections

Students not competing due to unmet requirements

These decisions are final and made in the best interest of the team, performance standards, and student development.

Parents must assist their child in ensuring:

Costumes are packed away correctly

Change rooms and backstage areas are left clean before departing competitions or performances

Final Note

EPA Dance Troupe is built on commitment, respect, teamwork, and pride in presentation.

By enrolling in troupe, families acknowledge and agree to uphold these expectations to ensure a positive and successful experience for all dancers.

Can I leave my child alone at a competition?

Yes we always have staff there on troupe days, parents can drop and go.

Can I come backstage with my child?

Unfortunately not as most competitions do not allow parents to come backstage at all and we risk disqualification if we do not follow the rules set out by each competition.

Can I take photos and videos of the troupe performing on stage?

No you are not able to take any photos and/or videos at competitions. Any parents that takes photos or videos will be asked to leave the theatre and their childs group will be disqualified. The only comp that allows photos/videos to be taken is FYD.

To find your troupe music please visit the link below:

TROUPE MUSIC