Ballet Concert 2025

CONCERT DETAILS

We are so excited to present MAPA’s Inaugural Classical Ballet Production Alice In The West: A Ballet Adventure

All students from Pre-Junior and above including RAD Classes will be involved in this very special event, and we are already so proud of the dedication and enthusiasm shown by our dancers.

Alice In The West: A Ballet Adventure

DATE: Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December 2025
TIME: TBC
VENUE: Altona City Theatre – 115 Civic Parade, Altona
TICKETS: On Sale Date to be confirmed with the Theatre later in the year

CAST LIST

Alongside our class and group routines, this year’s ballet production will feature a number of lead character roles. These roles will be announced on the MAPA Information Board on Saturday 7th June 2025.

We know the allocation of roles is a moment many look forward to. Please know that the casting process was approached with great care and consideration. Our teaching team evaluated each dancer based on:

  • Technical skill and ability to retain choreography
  • Expressiveness and stage presence
  • Commitment and rehearsal attendance
  • Readiness for the artistic and technical demands of a role

While not every dancer can be assigned a featured role, every role is meaningful and contributes to the success of the production. We encourage families to support one another and celebrate each dancer’s unique journey and growth.

Please refer to our CAST LIST (In order of the show) for full details.

LEAD CHARACTER ROLES

The following lead roles will be announced on the MAPA Noticeboard on Saturday 7th June:

  • Alice
  • Alice’s Sister
  • White Rabbits
  • Queen Flower
  • Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum
  • Door Mice
  • Caterpillar
  • Arabian Queen
  • Frogmen
  • Dutchess
  • Cook
  • Cheshire Cat
  • Mad Hatter
  • March Hare
  • Time
  • Riddler
  • Poet
  • Queen of Hearts
  • King
  • Jack of Hearts
  • Duchess
  • Queen Flamingo
GROUP ROUTINES

The following Classical Ballet and RAD classes will perform in the production as outlined below:

Mon Pre-Junior Ballet
Welcome to Wonderland

Mon Junior Ballet
Chefs ‘Eat Me Cake’

Mon Inter Ballet
The Cards

Mon RAD Grade 3
Down The Rabbit Hole

Tue Pre-Junior Ballet
Keys to Open Doors

Tue Senior Ballet
Arabian Ladies

Wed Senior Pointe
Flowers Through the Tiny Door & Lilacs

Wed RAD Inter Foundation
Down The Rabbit Hole

Thu Junior Ballet
Bluebells

Thu RAD Grade 2
Tulips & Flamingos

Fri RAD Primary & Grade 1
Hedgehogs

Fri RAD Grade 4
Down The Rabbit Hole

Sat Senior (Adv.) Ballet
Girls In The Park

Sat Pre-Junior Ballet
Keys to Open Doors

CONCERT REHEARSAL MUSIC

The edited music for our show will be posted below for students to practice and rehearse at home. Regular practice not only builds confidence and performance skills, but also strengthens the whole team on stage. We encourage you to support your child by watching their at-home “mini shows” — make it fun! Your encouragement helps boost their confidence and reminds them how rewarding it is to share their hard work with others.

Pre Juniors

Mon 4pm Ballet (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Tue 4pm Ballet (Sarah Ambrose)
TBC

Sat 10:15am Ballet (Jade Peace)
TBC

Juniors

Mon 5pm Ballet (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Thu 4:15pm Ballet (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Sat 1:15pm Ballet (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Inters

Mon 6:15pm Ballet (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Sat 11:45pm Ballet (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Seniors

Tue 6:00pm Ballet (Sharlene Morgante)
TBC

Sat 9:30am Ballet (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

RAD Classes

Fri 4pm RAD Primary (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Fri 5pm RAD Grade 1 (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Thu 5:30pm RAD Grade 2 (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Mon 7:45pm RAD Grade 3 (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Fri 6:45pm RAD Grade 4 (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Wed 7:30pm RAD Inter Foundation (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Wed 5:30pm RAD Intermediate (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

Wed 6:45pm Pointe (Donna De Paoli)
TBC

DRESS & TECH REHEARSALS DETAILS

Dress rehearsals will take place both at the studio on Sundays leading up to the show and on stage at Altona City Theatre on Mon 24th November. The Sunday dates, times and details of rehearsals will be sent out in Term 3.

BACKSTAGE VOLUNTEERS – We need your help!

We need your valuable support to make our first Ballet Concert a resounding success! Joining our backstage team offers a unique and rewarding experience, allowing you to witness the excitement of pre- and post-performance moments up close. Parents who help backstage do not need to purchase a ticket for the show.

If you’re interested in lending a hand, please consider volunteering with us behind the scenes. A sign-up form will be available soon on this page.