FFAMM (Flare, Funkadelics, AOS, MMJ and MDS) are bringing together the uni dance communities with an action packed 3 day event, loaded with CLASSES/WORKSHOPS, and an AFTER-PARTY + ROOKIE DANCE BATTLE. You can even choose to attend 1, 2 or all 3 days of the event!

Check out the Facebook event page for more information.

Tickets are LIMITED. You can get your tickets here. Just make sure to get them before they sell out.

Day 1 and Day 2

• Classes, Workshops, Free food, Bonding activities
• 26th and 27th April
• Day 1:   11:00am - 6.15pm
• Day 2:  11:00am - 5.30pm
  
• LOCATION:  Kensington Town Hall (30-34 Bellair St, Kensington VIC 3031)
• Note: Day 1 and 2 are only open to members of at least 1 of the 5 hosting dance clubs. Solution: join Flare :)

Day 3

• After-party, Dance battle, MOVIE THEMED Dress-ups (includes best-dressed prizes)
• 28th April
• 6.30pm - 11.30pm
• LOCATION:  The Colonial Hotel (585 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000)
• Note: Day 3 is an 18+ event, so please bring your ID

Ground control to Major Tom, can you the guess the theme?

Presenting Flare's 2018 Cocktail Night: COSMIC FLARE, the best party event in the galaxy. Come dressed up in a space-suit, your favourite Star Wars character, or perhaps even as a black hole. We have 3 sets of dance performances lined up that are out of this world. Make sure to bring your friends and get ready to shine bright like a supernova on the dance floor!

You can check out our Facebook event for more information.

Tickets are limited! You can buy/reserve your tickets

• through this link OR
  
• at any casual class OR
  
• at our table at Melbourne University's Union House from 12-2pm Tuesday to Thursday.
  

WHEN:

• 20th April 2019
  
• 8pm - late

WHERE:

• Geddes Lane Ballroom - 46 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
• NOTE: Entrance is via Geddes Lane stairs, NOT King St!

PRICING:

• Early Birds:
  Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
  
• At the Door:
  Members: $25 | Non-members: $30
  

With Cocktail Night and Production Castings right around the corner (checkout our key dates page), we present some friendly advice for those wishing to give it a shot.

Cocktail Night Castings:

• Week 3 (18/3 - 24/3)

Production Castings:

• Week 9 (29/4 - 5/5)

Here's the advice:

1. HAVE FUN!!!!
   With the stress of casting, it can be easy to forget the real reason we all dance.
2. Practice. Makes perfect.
   Practice at least 40 hours a day :) and you should be fine. It could also help to film yourself too. Oftentimes what you think you look like can be very different to what you actually look like can be very different what the choreographer wants you to look like. Phew....
3. Listen to the choreographer.
   If the choreographer has priorities, you should prioritise them too. This could include expression, timing, technique, commitment. What the choreographer wants should be your areas of focus.
4. Ask the choreographer questions.
   Remember the choreographer isn't just there to cast people for a piece, but also to develop and improve your dancing skills in the long term. Asking questions also gives a good impression, as it's a good indicator of your willingness to improve.
5. Ask other people questions.
   This can be good to get a different perspective or insight on a certain dance move or technique. You might just even make a friend.
6. HAVE FUN!!!!!!!
   This rule is even more important than advice no. 1
   
7. Stay healthy.
   This includes diet, sleep, dancing, exercise, meditation, stretches, dancing, etc... It's amazing how all these factors can contribute towards a healthy body and mind, both of which are necessary to perform when it counts.

Flare's Welcome Picnic is filled with free food (yay), games, and new friends! If you are free, make sure to join us on this upcoming Saturday at the University of Melbourne to have lots of fun and meet new friends!

Time:              4:30pm - 7:30pm
DATE:              Saturday 16th March
LOCATION:     South Lawn, UniMelb

What to bring:

• Membership Cards***
• Comfy clothing
• Any other food and drinks you wish to share with everyone (optional)
• A keep cup for your own drinks ♻️ (encouraged)

***This event is for members only, however signups are available on the day, so everyone is welcome!!

FREE DANCE CLASSES, but this time for an entire week!

To celebrate the start of semester 1, Flare's Welcome Week has returned!!

What is Welcome Week, you ask?

• Welcome Week is an entire week of FREE dance classes for EVERYONE, members and non-members alike.
• Welcome Week is both for BEGINNER and EXPERIENCED dancers, and has HEAPS of different dance styles to try.
  
• Welcome Week is the perfect way to try out Flare before paying for membership (which is still super cheap).
  

When is Welcome Week, you ask?

• Monday 4th March - Sunday 10th March
• Check out the Timetable or the Facebook Page for class information

Where is Welcome Week, you ask?

• Classes will be held at Ministry of Dance (MOD) in North Melbourne and Elevator Studios (Elevator) in South Yarra.
• We will have committee members giving directions at major train/tram stops and escorting you to the venue, just in case you get lost.

What do I bring to Welcome Week, you ask?

• Water bottle
• Comfortable/appropriate clothing to move around easier
• Friends

Membership signups will be available throughout Welcome Week for $25, which grants access to all Flare classes for the ENTIRE YEAR. Simply approach a committee member before or after class, and they will assist you signing up.

Whats the catch, you ask?

• You might have too much fun