Melbourne Institute of Dance's End-of-Year Gala Dancer Questionnaire

Every dancer has a story, from the nerves of the first rehearsal to the joy of stepping on stage under the lights. At Melbourne Institute of Dance, students of all ages share their excitement, challenges, and dreams as they prepare for the End-of-Year Gala.

These voices reflect the anticipation, preparation, performance, and celebration that make the Gala such an exceptional experience for students, their families, and their friends.

Please answer the following question with as much detail as you feel comfortable with. As they will be reworked into Blogs.

This may be from this year's Gala or Previous ones if you have been involved.

First name

Last name

What programe are you in

Adult

Children

Which performance pieces are you dancing in this year’s Gala?(Ballet, Character, Contemporary)

Which performance pieces have you danced in previous Galas? Which performance pieces are you dancing in this year’s Gala?

1. Counting Down to Gala Night

The Gala is a highlight on every dancer’s calendar. As the night approaches, excitement builds with each rehearsal and every passing week.

How are you feeling as the Gala performance gets closer?

What part of performing in front of an audience are you most looking forward to?

2. The Journey of Preparation

Hours of training, discipline, and perseverance are behind every Gala performance. Preparation in the studio lays the foundation for confidence on stage.

What has been your favourite part of preparing for the Gala?

What do you hope to achieve through your Gala preparation?

What has your teacher told you that has helped the most while preparing for the Gala?

What has been the most exciting part of preparing for the Gala?

3. Inside the Rehearsals

Rehearsals bring the dancers together as a team. They are full of energy, laughter, and determination to perfect each step.

What do rehearsals feel like as you get closer to the Gala?

Is there a part of the rehearsal process you’re enjoying the most?

4. On Stage at the Gala

Stepping onto the stage will be nerve-wracking and exhilarating. For many dancers, it will be when practice turns into performance.

What do you imagine it will feel like when you step on stage at the Gala?

What are you most excited about when performing in front of family and friends?

Will you have a routine or ritual before you perform?

How do you think you will manage any nerves on the night?

5. Costumes and Music

Sparkling costumes and inspiring music add colour and excitement to the Gala. These details help bring the performance to life.

What are you most excited to wear?

How do costumes and music help you visualise your performance?

6. Why the Gala Matters

Beyond technique, dance builds friendships, confidence, and creativity. The End-of-Year Gala allows dancers to share their personal growth with others.

What do you hope the Gala will help you learn or experience as a dancer?

7. Dreams of the Gala

When the curtain rises on Gala night, dancers look forward to creating memories that will stay with them long after the performance.

What memories are you most hoping to make at the Gala?

Why is it special to perform at the Gala instead of just in the studio?

Anything else you’d like to add?

The End-of-Year Gala is more than a performance. It is a celebration of growth, creativity, and the joy of dance. For every dancer, it represents the completion of hard work, teamwork, and personal achievement.

Gala 2025 will be held at The Round on Monday, 1 December.

Big Chookas to All the Dancers!

Gala Show - 1st Dec 2025