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WANT TO GET YOUR LITTLE ONE MOVING? Try a multi-sports program!

Ready Steady Go Kids is a leading kids multi-sports program for kids ages 1.5 to 6 years.

With such busy lives, an increasing number of families are turning to a multi-sports program as their little one’s first sporting activity.

“Multi-sports programs are a great way for kids to try out several sports in the early years, so when they start school they already have a couple of favourites,” says Luke Boncompagni from Ready Steady Go Kids Sunshine Coast. “They also offer a complete gross motor workout – developing all muscle groups alongside hand-eye coordination.”

“We offer ten sports that rotate every two weeks, so the kids are always trying something new and always challenging themselves.”

Delivering a combination of physical and emotional benefits, a good multi-sports program will boost self confidence and develop school readiness skills, as kids learn to follow instructions and work as a team. “The Ready Steady Go Kids program incorporates basic counting and colour concepts, builds social skills and develops listening skills and concentration, all which improve your child’s preparation for school.”

What to look for Low student to staff ratio. Some sports programs may have coach:student ratios of up to 1:30. However, for preschool programs its best to have as low a ratio as possible. “Our ratio for our younger classes is just 1:5, and 1:7 in our preschool program,” says Luke. “This lower ratio means that kids get plenty of attention and help, which is really important in more technical sports such as golf.” A professionally designed curriculum. Look for a program that is designed by experts in their field and specifically for younger kids. “Our program was designed by a paediatric physiotherapist and occupational therapist. It aims to introduce preschoolers to a variety of sports in a structured, safe, inclusive and non-competitive environment.”

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Sharing a passion for DANCE

Curious about dance for your child? We chat to Karen Manley Artistic Director at Sunshine Coast Conservatory of Dance (SCCOD) to find out about the many creative pathways this popular dance studio offers.

W H A T I N S P I R E D Y O U T O O P E N THE SCCOD?

Dance has been a huge part of my life since I was four years of age, and opening SCCOD is the realisation of a lifelong dream. My entire team is committed to instilling quality, artistry, musicality, strong technique, discipline and a love of dance into every student and providing them with the care and individual attention required to ensure they reach their full potential.

W H A T T I P S D O Y O U H AV E F O R A PARENT CHOOSING A PROGRAM?

Parents should consider their child’s personality when choosing the right program for them. An active outgoing child would enjoy a Move and Groove Jazz or perhaps an Acro class. We always recommend trialling a ballet class first, however, as classical ballet is a necessary foundation for all other genres. To help families choose, we offer a free trial week where we encourage the student to try as many classes as possible. D O C H I L D R E N N E E D L O T S O F within the performing arts, starting from EQUIPMENT TO GET STARTED? toddlers right through to the highest levels of Our Intro to Dance Program does not require examinations on offer. And we have a 100% a set uniform and students can wear whatever pass rate with examinations! they feel comfortable moving in. We offer a A number of our students are participating free pair of ballet shoes with in the prestigious Australian every enrolment. We do require Ballet School Interstate Training that our older students to CLASSES Program as well as the QLD wear a set uniform as dance is AVAILABLE Ballet’s guest associate program. a discipline and a uniform is • Introduction to Dance Our teachers are highly essential for helping students to (toddlers) qualified industry professionals take pride in their appearance and to feel part of a team. The uniform also allows the teachers to see that the student is dancing correctly and safely, and ensures correct body placement • Preschool Programs: Mummy & Me, Move & Groove Jazz, Twinkle Toes Ballet, Tiny Tots Ballet/Jazz • Classical Ballet • Contemporary & Lyrical and undertake continual professional development. All staff hold a Working with Children Blue Card. Our purpose-built facilities include two large air-conditioned and use of muscles. • Jazz studios, professional sprung • Musical Theatre flooring, change rooms, student W H A T P R O G R A M S D O • Tap lounge, kitchen and parent YOU RUN? • Hip Hop waiting area with TV. Our class SCCOD offers a wide variety of classes and genres to suit boys • Acro • Performance Teams numbers are capped to ensure all students receive personal and and girls from age 2 to 18 years, dedicated tuition. Student safety and all levels. All SCCOD classes is always our priority. are designed to encourage the student and SCCOD is fully registered with the R.A.D. build their confidence. (Royal Academy of Dance).

WHAT MAKES SCCOD DIFFERENT?

We provide a genuine pathway for students to realise their dreams and career goals FIND MORE INFORMATION AT: www.sccod.com.au | (07) 5450 1717 8/2-4 Melaleuca Street, Kuluin QLD 4558