Terms & Important Dates
MAIN SCHOOL (JUNIOR-ADULT) PROGRAMMES 2026 TERM DATES
Term 1- Tuesday January 27th to Saturday 4th April 2025
Term 2 - Monday April 20th to Saturday 4th July
Term 3 - Monday 20th July to Saturday 26th September
Term 4 - Monday 12th October to Saturday 18th December.
OPEN WEEKS
Our Open weeks are an open invitation for families to attend the last 15 mins of our classes at Tribe to observe our students in class & an opportunity to meet the teachers & understand the curriculum & how your child is progressing. We hold Open Weeks in Terms 1ONLY for Performing Arts (as we like to keep our concert routines as a surprise & we dont want to give away any secrets! Open weeks for Creative Classes take place Terms 1,2, & 3.
Term 1 Open Week- Week 10
HALF YEARLY "SHOW OFF".
SUNDAY 6th JULY
Our previous mid year recitals will be replaced by a whole school "Show off" which will include art & craft exhibits from our Fine Arts students, presentations from our Wellness students on display & also performances from our Performing Arts students. Our venue will be the Performing Arts Centre at Warners Bay encompassing the front foyer as the exhibition space & the theatre as the performance space. There will be 4 "show offs" throughout the day- Preschool, Junior, Tween & Teen/Adult. More information to follow.
END OF YEAR GALA- WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER.
The jewel in our crown is the End Of Year Gala at NEX Newcastle. In 2025 the Creative & Wellness Departments will hold an exhibition in the Front Foyer prior to the Performing Arts Concert commencing at 6:30pm. All Main School students as well as Wild Child Preschool Dance, Yoga & Art programmes (3+ Years) are involved in our End of Year Gala.
Information regarding all things Gala will be released in Term 3 with all the finer details included however we ask parents of performing arts students to pencil in the following dates:
Sunday 29th November- Studio Rehearsal 1
Sunday 6th December- Studio Rehearsal 2 & Photo Day
Tuesday 8th December- Dress & Tech Rehearsal NEX Newcastle.
FAQ
What age can my child start preschool dance?
Children can start preschool dance from age 2. Programs like Ready Set Dance and Ready Set Ballet are designed specifically for ages 2–5.
What is the best preschool dance program in Australia?
Ready Set Dance and Ready Set Ballet are widely recognised as Australia’s leading preschool dance programs, used by professional studios nationwide.
Does my child need experience before starting dance?
No experience is needed. Preschool dance focuses on confidence, movement and fun rather than technique.
Where can I find preschool dance classes in Lake Macquarie?
The Tribe Collective is the official Ready Set Dance and Ready Set Ballet location for Lake Macquarie, offering preschool dance and art classes.
About
The Tribe Collective is a dance, music and art studio at 2/42 Harrison Street, Cardiff NSW 2285, in Lake Macquarie near Newcastle. We teach ages 2 to adult, from Ready Set Dance preschool classes to AICD ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, art and private vocal and piano lessons.
Opening Hours
Mondays – 9:30am–11am & 3:30pm–8:30pm
Tuesdays – 3:30pm–8:45pm
Wednesdays – 3:30pm–9:00pm
Thursdays – 3:30pm–7:30pm
Fridays – 9:30am–11am
Saturdays – 9:30am–11:15am
Sundays – Closed