Our end-of-year concert is optional, but it's the highlight of the year. Every performer is welcome on stage at Eaton Recreation Centre, across three shows of around 600 seats each. Here's what families need to know about costs, rehearsals and show week.
Is it compulsory?
No. Taking part is your choice. Most performers love it: it's the moment the whole year's work comes together under real stage lights, in costume, in front of family.
What does it cost?
Costs depend on the group, but as a guide:
| Item | About | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Costume | $100–$130 per costume | Younger and recreational classes. Competition groups about $150+. A $100 deposit is paid a few months before; the rest is billed when costumes arrive, usually 2–3 weeks before the show. |
| Concert levy | $120 | Covers all photos and videos of the show, plus the rehearsals at Eaton Recreation Centre. |
| Tickets | $60 adult / $30 child | For the show your performer is in. |
How the shows work
There are three shows. In 2026 they were Friday night, Saturday morning (Baby Bop and the youngest classes) and Saturday night. Each family gets the running order, so you know when your performer is on.
Show week
- Dress rehearsals happen at the studio in the weeks before, then at Eaton Recreation Centre on the weekend before the shows.
- Dressers: parent volunteers look after performers backstage. Dressers need a Working with Children Check.
- Pick-up: performers stay backstage until the end of the show and are collected from the side of the stage, not from your seats.
Giving back
Each year the concert supports local causes. In 2026 our charity raffles raised $4,914.79, shared equally between three causes close to our TJB family.
Want your child on stage next year?
Register interest for 2027. New students can trial two weeks of classes at $15 a class.
Questions parents ask
Is the concert compulsory?
No. The concert is optional. Every performer is welcome on stage, and most love it.
How much does the concert cost families?
As a guide: costumes about $100–$130 for younger and recreational classes (about $150+ for competition groups), with a $100 deposit a few months before. The concert levy is about $120 and covers all photos, videos and the rehearsals at Eaton Recreation Centre. Tickets are about $60 for adults and $30 for children.
Where is the concert held?
At Eaton Recreation Centre, across three shows of around 600 seats each.