2025 student showcase

celebrating 10 years of DHU

please read all of the instructions and faq, prior to registering your interest in courses. requirements all in place for participation to ensure both a fair and enjoyable experience to both students and teachers.

  • We recommend starting here in every style, even if you’ve danced elsewhere—it’s your chance to grow from the foundation up.

    For students with little to no dance experience, this level is designed to build your confidence from the ground up. Whether it’s your very first class or you’ve had a taste and want to refine your basics, this is where your journey begins.

  • This level is for advanced beginners and emerging intermediate dancers. You’ll need some prior experience—at least a year in the style or similar movement training. Here, you’ll begin exploring more technique, musicality, and choreography without the constant repetition of the basics. A great next step to build range, confidence, and consistency.

  • This level is for experienced dancers only. It assumes a high level of skill, body awareness, and performance ability. Choreography is fast-paced and challenging, and the class is not slowed down for breakdowns. Best suited for dancers who train regularly.



We are encouraging and enforcing students to drop-down a level for showcase, especially if it is your first time on stage. Aside from choreography, you need to learn longer routines, perform without mirrors, learning positions and dance in synchronisation as well has hold stage presence. This is why we recommend dropping a level to ensure a positive experience for all.

“progress looks different for everyone.”

what is the showcase?

This is the first DHU showcase in two years! A student showcase is an exciting opportunity to take your dancing from the studio to the stage, performing live in front of family, friends, and supporters. These courses are designed to boost your confidence, enhance your performance skills, build stronger connections, and explore key elements of dance such as blocking, stage etiquette, group synchronisation, timing/canons, and stage presence.

For this showcase, we will be introducing a registration process. Students will be accepted into courses based on their experience with the style, level, and instructor. This ensures a positive and rewarding experience for you, your teachers, and your dance team.

This year we are only hosting ONE performance, with a separate stage and dress rehearsal. It is important to attend every session.

    • One big performance – We’re focusing all our energy on one incredible show, rather than two on the same day.

    • Earlier studio dress rehearsal – This ensures routines are performance-ready and any costume issues are resolved well in advance.

    • Elevated costumes & props – We’ve increased the costume budget and introduced a music & prop levy to take performances to the next level.

    • Dedicated stage rehearsal – A separate weeknight rehearsal at the venue gives dancers real stage experience before the big night.

    • Longer and more rehearsals – We’ve added extra rehearsal time and longer sessions to help you feel fully prepared and confident.

    • Special concert keepsake – In addition to professional video and photography, every dancer will receive a memorable keepsake.

    • Priority to regular students – Bookings are only accepted from current, regular students with adequate experience in the style, level, and with the instructor.

    • All showcase courses via Momence are currently Expressions of Interest (EOI) only.

    • You do not need to pay anything until your place is confirmed.

    • Once confirmed, you will have 48 hours to purchase your course package to secure your spot.

    • Students are admitted based on class attendance, skill level, style experience, and exposure to the teacher.

    • Payment options include:

      • Upfront payment (1 or 2-course plan).

      • $200 non-refundable deposit per course, with the remaining balance payable via weekly instalments (over 6 weeks) or in full 30 days before the concert date.

  • The DHU Student Showcase is a live performance where our students take their skills from the studio to the stage, performing for an audience of family, friends, and supporters. It’s a chance to build confidence, gain stage experience, and celebrate your progress as a dancer.

  • The concert will be held on Thursday, October 9th at the Drum Theatre, Dandenong.

  • Ticket details will be released to participants first, followed by the general public at a later date.

  • Participation is open to current DHU students only. Students with regular and recent class attendance will be given priority. The teaching team will consider you regular and recent attendance, current level, and experience in the style and with the teacher.

  • You can register your interest via Momence. All registrations will initially be placed on a waitlist. Students will be admitted by the teaching team based on their experience in the style, level, and with the instructor. This ensures fairness and a positive experience for everyone, based on feedback from past showcases. We will be approving up until August 9th. Courses may fill so express interest early.

    • Courses begin: From August 11th (some teams may have make-up sessions due to instructor availability—please review Momence).

    • Rehearsals: You must attend all scheduled class sessions, the studio dress rehearsal, and the stage rehearsal.

    • Concert: Thursday, October 9th.

  • No. You must attend every session. If you are unwell, you’ll need to book a private lesson to catch up, which will be at your own cost.

    THIS IS STRICT & BASED ON PAST EXPERIENCE. It is not fair to you, your team or your teacher.

  • What is the payment process?
    Each course requires a $200 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot. This deposit covers upfront costs like music edits and costumes, ensuring they arrive on time.

    Why is the deposit non-refundable?
    Once you register, your spot is reserved and cannot be offered to another student. The deposit goes toward production costs and custom orders made specifically for your team, meaning we cannot refund it if you change your mind.

    Payment Plans:
    Weekly payment plans are available, but all balances must be fully settled at least 30 days before the concert.

    Can I use memberships or class credits for courses?
    No. Memberships and class credits cannot be used for showcase courses, as these courses are entirely separate from regular classes and involve additional production expenses.

    • 8 x 1 hour 20 minute training sessions (10 hours 40 minutes)

    • 1 x studio-specific training session (1 hour 30 minutes)

    • 1 x dress rehearsal (3 hours and 30 minutes)

    • 1 x stage rehearsal (3 hour 30 minutes)

    • 1 x concert performance (4 hours)

    • 1 x costume (excluding shoes)

    • 1 x concert keepsake

    • Professional video and photography for you to keep, download or share.

    • Music/prop levy

    PRICING

    • 1 COURSE - $440.00 (INCLUDING G.S.T)

    • 2 COURSES - $770.00 (INCLUDING G.S.T)

    • What shoes or accessories are required? (e.g., specific heels, tights, hair and makeup requirements).

    • Can I keep my costume? (Yes, included in the fee).

    • Do I need to provide anything else? (e.g., personal undergarments, specific colour shoes).

  • The song and theme for each performance will not be disclosed until your first session. Students are placed in teams based on their dance experience, style, level, and instructor. Trust that you are in the right group—your team lead will ensure the choreography, theme, and styling are perfect for your level and strengths.

    Costumes will be ordered within the first 2 weeks of the course to ensure they are ready for the concert.

  • Minimum 8, Maximum 16. This is disrectionary and will be based on the style, level and demand

  • if the session that suits your level and style is full or if you cannot attend the recommended class. We will not place students in higher-level classes just for the sake of joining a course, as this is unfair to you, other students, and the teacher. If there isn’t a course that matches your current level or availability, we encourage you to continue with regular classes and join a future showcase when it’s the right fit.