<![CDATA[Dance 4 Life - News & Announcements]]>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:59:29 +1000Weebly<![CDATA[Gala Date has been moved to Sunday December 20 - Venue Confirmed]]>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:11:32 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/gala-date-has-been-moved-to-sunday-december-20-venue-confirmedDue to COVID restrictions and other circumstances, we've had to move our Gala Ball to Sunday December 20. Last year, we tried a new city venue between our 2 locations, however with the year that it's been and the additional COVID procedures, we thought it best to return to a familiar and comfortable venue.

The Gala Ball will be returning to George's Restaurant in Camberwell and I'm sure many long-time Dance 4 Life students will remember this fantastic venue that has hosted 2 previous Dance 4 Life Gala Balls and several Medal Presentation evenings. We consistently had positive reviews of this venue, particularly the service and the food! 

We do apologize for the date change, however due to venue capacity restrictions, we have found it difficult to lock in a venue for all our members on a busy Saturday night. We hope it doesn't put too many members out of place, but we promise you, you'll have a fantastic time, and I think many students may already be looking forward to the delicious food at George's!

For those new to the studio, our Gala Ball is our end-of-year celebration! Dress up in formal and enjoy a night of social dancing, performances and end-of-year awards. Included is a 3-course dinner as well as champagne on arrival! Despite the challenging year, we still have many student and staff performances being prepared to keep you all entertained on this evening!

​DANCE 4 LIFE GALA BALL
Date: Sunday December 20th, from 5pm until late
Location: George's Restaurant, 819 Burke Rd, Camberwell
Attire: Formal
Tickets: $90 per person (includes 3-course dinner and champagne on arrival)

To book your tickets, please email us and transfer your ticket money to our bank account:
Bank Account:
Dance 4 Life Studios 
BSB: 063 155 
Acc: 1033 8235]]><![CDATA[Eased Danced Restrictions Nov 23]]>Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:26:20 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/eased-danced-restrictions-nov-23Great news, D4L Family! Eased dance restrictions have been confirmed starting November 23.
  • Close-contact dancing can resume. Hand hygiene is essential before taking hold. Physical distancing should still be practiced outside of dancing.
  • Partner rotation will return in group classes, however, members can choose not to rotate if they wish. Alternatively, we may limit the rotation to smaller subgroups. Please respect every member's choice.
  • 20 students will be allowed to dance in one group. Everyone in one room again!
  • Masks must still be worn unless out of breath. You may remove them if dancing with your intimate partner, otherwise please keep your mask on while dancing. If you need to remove it, please physically distance first.
Please continue to practice good hygiene!
  • Physically distance and wear your mask when not dancing.
  • Regularly wash and sanitize your hands.
]]><![CDATA[Gala Ball December 19]]>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/gala-ball-december-19Our end-of-year celebration and ball is set for Saturday December 19, where we celebrate with food, dancing, performances and awards!

As you can imagine, there are few other details that need to be planned for this year's Gala, but we are finalizing the venue and format later this week. Stay tuned for more details.

Meanwhile, check out one of last year's Gala performances!
]]><![CDATA[Welcome Back to Williamstown!]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:06:13 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/welcome-back-to-williamstownOur hearts are full after our first day with members back at the studio! It was great to see everyone in person and we were impressed with seeing everyone's development during this time in the virtual realm.

If you felt a little nervous being back physically, don't worry, it's absolutely natural after having been able to dance in the privacy of your home for 7 months!

We'd like to say a massive thank you for supporting us during this time by adapting to the virtual learning format Although a very different learning medium, we knew that given the right format, it was still possible to keep everyone dancing to make sure you guys stayed active this year. We couldn't have done it without all of you being open-minded and willing to embrace a different way of learning!

As we start re-adjusting back to dancing at the studio, keep in mind we're still in a transitional period for easing of restrictions. As we are able to, we'll slowly revert back to our format of partner rotation and everyone in the same room.
Stay tuned later this week, we'll have more info about the next phase starting Monday November 23.
]]><![CDATA[End-of-Year Events]]>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/end-of-year-eventsSATURDAY NOVEMBER 14 - PRACTICE CLASS & MEDAL REHEARSAL
2pm-4pm both online and at the studio
Please book your spot with Ali if you wish to attend physically

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 - MEDAL PRESENTATION DAY
Medal candidates will receive a scheduled time for their medal demonstration.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 19 - END-OF-YEAR GALA
Save the date as it looks we may be able to run the Gala Ball after all! 
A fancy night of dancing, performances and awards!

SUMMER PERIOD - DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 2
- Group classes will be replaced with online content for each class
- Private lessons will be available on limited dates each week
- If you're away and wish to suspend your membership, please email us with your away dates as soon as possible.]]><![CDATA[Supervised Practice Class on Saturday November 14]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/supervised-practice-class-on-saturday-november-14SUPERVISED PRACTICE CLASS
Saturday November 14th 2-4pm
2pm Street & Brazilian Latin
3pm Ballroom Latin & Social Ballroom

Come and practice your dance movies in a supervised practice class on Saturday November 14 from 2-4pm. The first hour is will focus on Street & Brazilian Latin music. Then from 3pm, we'll shift the focus to the Ballroom, both Social and Latin styles. During the session you'll be able to ask any question to clarify any of the steps you've covered in your lessons.

Classes will be held simultaneously at Williamstown and also via Zoom. We do have limited capacity available at the studio, so please contact Ali to book and confirm your spot. COVID-Safe procedures will also apply, so please make sure you read the email regarding Dance 4 Life COVID-Safe procedures, which should be sent to all members before November 9.

The practice class is once again attendable via donation, so just pay what you feel!]]><![CDATA[Roadmap Back to the Studio]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/roadmap-back-to-the-studioThe phased re-opening of physical studio attendance has commenced! To make sure all members stay safe, this will be done in phases based on the easing of restrictions.

The next phase is currently scheduled for next Monday Nov 9 where private lessons and group classes will return to the studio with physical distancing and fitted masks required. Due to density restrictions, we are initially inviting only active members to attend physically.

Please refer to the following graphic for more info:
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]]><![CDATA[Thanks to to everyone who attended our Halloween Dance Night!]]>Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/thanks-to-to-everyone-who-attended-our-halloween-dance-nightThanks to everyone who came to our final virtual dance night of the year, and so possibly our last dance night in the virtual world!

The next dance night won't be until 2021, and we'll format our dance nights based on health directions and member feedback. We hope to have more of you in the studio (in a safe manner) by then!

We'd like to thank everyone for their continued support of Dance 4 Life and for joining us for these online social gatherings. It's been a blast dancing with you all in this virtual format!

Congrats also to our Game winners for the night:

TRIVIA ROUND 1
1. Simon (9,595)
2. Dina (8,134)
3. Christie (7,874)

TRIVIA ROUND 2
1. Simon (7,009)
2. Rob & Karin (6,883)
3. John (6,744)

CHARADES
The Werewolves tied Vampires

DANCE THIS SONG
The Ghouls def. The Zombies
]]><![CDATA[November Medal Day is Coming Up!]]>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/november-medal-day-is-coming-upAnother medal day is approaching, and it's time for some of our students to once again demonstrate their dance progress!

Check out the list below for the classes that are tracking to be medal-ready by the November 28 Medals! These classes will start learning medal/practice routines this week! Students that are ready for medals will be sent invites this week.

The group classes that aren't listed will likely be ready for medals for the Feb/March medals in 2021.

Due to changing state restrictions, the exact format for the November medals won't be finalized until November 2nd, however we are looking at at both physical and virtual options (based on what's permitted).

​August Medallist Trophy Collection
Also, for our August medallists, don't forget that medal trophies will be available for Contactless Collection this week from Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th from 1-10pm at the Williamstown studio. Please contact us to schedule a time for collection.
]]><![CDATA[Medal Trophy Collection for August Medallists!]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:21 GMThttps://www.dance4life.com.au/news--announcements/medal-trophy-collection-for-august-medallists
Medal trophies for our August medallists have finally arrived and will be available for collection to those that live within 25km of our Williamstown studio!

Collection availability times:
  • Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th October from 1-10pm

Please message/email us to schedule a time for collection!

Contactless Collection Instructions:
  • At your scheduled time, pull up to the front of the studio building. 
  • Either RJ or Ali will meet you at your car with your medal trophies.
  • If you're unable to pull up to the front of the building, please message/email us with your car registration, make and model.
  • We will be wearing masks and are required to maintain distance during the collection.
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