2026 MID YEAR PERFORMANCE – THE GREATEST SHOW - SINGING STUDENTS
Welcome to Term 2 where we are excited to begin preparations for our Mid Year Cabaret “The Greatest Show”. Please see below all relevant information and reminders for singing students and note rehearsals commencing this weekend as previously advised in Term 1.
IS MY CHILD INVOLVED?
YES! ALL singing students will be involved in The Greatest Show. This is a full theatre production of ADV’s interpretation of some of the fabulous circus themed items. Singing students will be learning their songs during their lesson and rehearsing their staging on Saturdays.
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Each student will be involved in at least 2 songs.
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All music will be uploaded to their nextcloud practise folder for home practise. Please make sure your child practices at home and assist them in accessing this material from their folder https://cloud.academyofdancevic.au/s/69pySKNrb9pDGCJ
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Singing students also have Saturday rehearsals to learn the staging for their items. Please check the below lists carefully for rehearsals.
There is a lot to learn this term! Remember you can always find all copies of information and notices on our members section of our website at www.academyofdance.biz members login with password ADVExcel
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Singers must attend the Saturday classes to rehearse their group items. Please see below allocated group items and their rehearsal dates and times.
Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
We’re all made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
A Million Dreams: Arabella Brockhurst, Scarlett Neil
Magic To Do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
Send in the Clowns: Maddy Brown
Never Enough: Jazzy Davidson
REHEARSAL DATES & TIMES
Saturday 2nd May – Singers Rehearsal at ADV Studio
2:30 – 3:00 Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari. Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:00– 3:15 Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:15 – 3:30 Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:30 – 4:00 Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
4:15 – 4:30 A Million Dreams – Arabella Brockhurst & Scarlett Neil
4:30 – 5:00 We’re All Made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
5:00 – 5:30 Magic To do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
5:30 – 5:45 Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
Saturday 9th May – Singers Rehearsal at ADV Studio
2:30 – 3:00 Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, , Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:00– 3:15 Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:15 – 3:30 Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:30 – 4:00 Money Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
4:15 – 4:30 A Million Dreams – Arabella Brockhurst & Scarlett Neil
4:30 – 5:00 We’re All Made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
5:00 – 5:30 Magic To do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
5:30 – 5:45 Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
Saturday 16th May – Singers Rehearsal at ADV Studio
2:30 – 3:00 Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:00– 3:15 Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:15 – 3:30 Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:30 – 4:00 Money Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
4:15 – 4:30 A Million Dreams – Arabella Brockhurst & Scarlett Neil
4:30 – 5:00 We’re All Made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
5:00 – 5:30 Magic To do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
5:30 – 5:45 Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
Saturday 30th May – Singers Rehearsal at ADV Studio
2:30 – 3:00 Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:00– 3:15 Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:15 – 3:30 Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:30 – 4:00 Money Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
4:15 – 4:30 A Million Dreams – Arabella Brockhurst & Scarlett Neil
4:30 – 5:00 We’re All Made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
5:00 – 5:30 Magic To do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
5:30 – 5:45 Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
Sunday 31st May – Singers Rehearsal at ADV Studio
2:00 – 3:00 Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:00– 3:30 Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:30 – 4:00 Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
4:00 – 4:30 Money Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
4:30 – 5:00 We’re All Made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
5:00 – 5:45 Magic To do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
5:45 – 6:00 Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
Saturday 6th June – Singers Rehearsal at ADV Studio
2:30 – 3:00 Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:00– 3:15 Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:15 – 3:30 Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:30 – 4:00 Money Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
4:15 – 4:30 A Million Dreams – Arabella Brockhurst & Scarlett Neil
4:30 – 5:00 We’re All Made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
5:00 – 5:30 Magic To do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
5:30 – 5:45 Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
Saturday 13th Full Cabaret Studio Rehearsal at ADV STUDIO 2:30 – 5:30pm
Exact times for this rehearsal will be sent out in coming weeks - singing students will only be required for their actual rehearsal items as per the song list they are involved in.
Saturday 20th Singers Rehearsal at ADV Studio
2:30 – 3:00 Talk to the Animals: Abigail Au-Yeung, Doris Su, Mia Noel, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:00– 3:15 Let Me Entertain You: Abigail Au-Yeung, Mia Noel, Arianna Shi, Vivienne Shi, Aurora Wang, Mia Cavallari, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani, Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong
3:15 – 3:30 Join the Circus: Zara Suranto, Scout Kwong, Elsa Shabani
3:30 – 4:00 Money Money Money: Kiara Lam, Sophia Liu, Prisha Sodhani, Chiara Row, Miranda Zhi
4:15 – 4:30 A Million Dreams – Arabella Brockhurst & Scarlett Neil
4:30 – 5:00 We’re All Made of Stars: Arabella Brockhurst, Kiara Lam, Sophie Limadjaja, Sophia Liu, Scarlett Neil, Chiara Rowe, Prisha Sodhani, Miranda Zhi
5:00 – 5:30 Magic To do: Lauren Tang, Maddy Brown, Jazzy Davidson, Gillian Berg
5:30 – 5:45 Tightrope: Gillian Berg, Lauren Tang
THEATRE REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DAY
WHEN: Sunday 21st June
WHERE: The Round, 379-399 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading
Approximately 11am – 4.30pm: All singing students will not be required the whole time, we will give specific times in coming weeks.
Estimated arrive back at theatre: 6.00pm
Estimated Performance: 6.30pm – 9.30pm: Singing students who do not do ballet are only in the Greatest Show Section of the concert from 6:30 – 7:30pm and will finish at interval.
MID YEAR PRODUCTION COSTS
As per our 2025 information booklet the costs for the Mid Year Production are as follows.
PRODUCTION FEE
$50 fee applies to cover the cost of additional studio rehearsals, theatre rehearsals, theatre staff, theatre hire and sets and props. This was added to Term 2 fees already
COSTUME HIRE FOR – THE GREATEST SHOW:
Parents are not required to make or provide costumes. All costumes are hired to students for the production and are transported to the theatre by ADV and must be left at the theatre after the performance. This hire cost covers staff costume sorting, naming, student allocations, cleaning costs and new costume purchases. This fee will be applied to accounts during Term 2
Hire fee: $30 per costume
Parents need to provide Correct shoes (Jazz shoes, Tap shoes) and Tan footed Tights
TICKETS
Tickets will be available directly from The Round in Term 2. An email will be sent to all families when sales open. Please note seating is allocated and all sales are conducted by The Round’s ticketing team and via their website.Ticket Link: https://www.theround.com.au/whats-on ( note the link is live as of this notice going out)
WELCOME TO 2026 SINGING LESSONS AT THE ACADEMY OF SINGING VICTORIA
Dear Singing Families,
We are thrilled to welcome you to the ADV Singing School 2026 and look forward to supporting your child as they grow in confidence, technique and performance ability.
📅 ADV Calendar
Our full studio calendar, including performance dates and important events, can be accessed here:
CALENDAR LINK
We recommend saving this link for easy reference throughout the year.
🎤 Performances & Important Dates
Performance experience is a cornerstone of our singing program. All students are expected to participate in performances, as these opportunities build confidence, resilience and stage presence.
Term 1 – In-House Solo Performance
A relaxed performance opportunity for family and friends.
📅 28th March 3:30 - 4:30pm
Term 2 – ADV Musical Theatre Production
21st June Held at The Round Theatre, this is a highlight of the singing year.
Students involved are required to attend five Saturday rehearsals between 2:00pm – 4:30pm during Term 2: Students will not be required the entire 2.5 hours and will be given a set time block to attend prior to Term 2.
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Saturday 2nd May 2pm - 4:30pm Singing Students Rehearsal
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Saturday 9th May 2pm - 4:30pm Singing Students Rehearsal
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Saturday 16th May 2pm - 4:30pm Singing Students Rehearsal
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Saturday 30th May 2pm - 4:30pm Singing Students Rehearsal
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Sunday 31st May 2pm - 5:00pm Singing Students Rehearsal
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Saturday 20th June 2pm - 4:30pm Singing Students Rehearsal
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Term 3 – In-House Singing Performance
📅Saturday 12th September 3:30 - 4:30
Term 4 – End of Year Stage Performance: There will be some additional Saturday group rehearsals for this performance which will be advised at the end of Term 3 in preparation for Term 4.
📅 Tuesday 15th December
Rehearsal: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Performance: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Term Fees
Private singing lessons are $45 per 30-minute lesson, payable by term prior to commencement.
Fees are processed via your iClassPro Customer Portal. Please ensure payments are finalised before lessons begin.
Lesson Arrival and Absences
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled lesson and wait in the upstairs hallway seating area. Your teacher will invite the student in when it is time to begin.
As per the policies outlined in our information booklet parents must give 24 hour notice of an absence for singing lessons to be eligible for a make up lesson. Please ensure you log the absent via your iclass customer portal and a make up token will be applied by our staff. Absence must be logged in the portal and not via verbal or email. Failure to provide notice results in a forfeit of the class.
Parent Guidelines
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Parents are welcome to observe trial lessons.
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For ongoing lessons, we ask parents to wait outside the singing room.
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If you need to speak with the teacher, please do so within the first 5 minutes of your child’s lesson, as teachers move immediately to the next student.
What to Bring
Students should bring a notebook to every lesson to record feedback and home practice goals.
Home Practice
Consistent practice is essential for vocal development. Students should practise 2–3 times per week, depending on age. Each singer receives access to a personalised Google folder containing vocal tracks, backing tracks and teacher notes.
Access your child’s singing resources here: HOME PRACTISE INFORMATION
AMEB Voice Exams
Students interested in undertaking AMEB Voice Exams are encouraged to speak with their teacher regarding readiness and preparation.
Members Area
All important notices, emails and resource links are stored in the Members Section of our website. Once you have accessed the members section (this is different to your iclass portal) please go to the singing students section,
Visit: www.academyofdance.biz and select members login
Password: ADVExcel
Contact Us
📞 Reception: 9898 9899
📧 info@academyofdance.biz
Studio Address: 7/41–43 Lexton Road, Box Hill North
Principal: Tamara Davidson — principal@academyofdance.biz
Singing Director: Carmel Reeve
Studio Manager: Kylie Fenelon — studiomanager@academyofdance.biz
Admin Team: Lisa Stackpole, Cherry Feng, Alyssa Moran
We are excited to partner with your family and can’t wait to see your child flourish throughout the year.
Warm regards,
Tamara Davidson
Principal | Academy of Dance Victoria