Meet some of the gorgeous Dance Schools in their Energetiks Printed Uniforms
In 2018 Energetiks announced an innovative new program. Designed to go hand in hand with the range of superior quality uniform staples that the Australian brand has been providing schools with for the past three decades, Energetiks launched it’s ‘Printed Uniform Program’ in response to continued feedback received from schools and teachers frustrated with the lack of great quality, affordable Australian made uniform customisation options available. The Printed Uniform Program was a first of its kind, offering dance schools the ability to personalise their uniforms by printing their logos, desired fonts and school colours on Energetiks entire range of products including garments, bags, caps and drink bottles, with tailored colour, size and placement options to make every studio’s uniform uniquely original. Opting for Australian made products and printing also offered the advantage of easy, hassle-free ordering processes with fast lead times. This combined with the guarantee of high-quality, durable performance fabrics, a minimum of only twenty-five units (mixed and matched across all Energetiks styles) and a 3-6 week turnaround time for printing saw phenomenal success of the program Australia-wide.
Your studio. Your uniform. Your look.
Studios owners were now able to visit their local Energetiks store or participating stockist, and after receiving a digital mock-up to confirm the exact placement and look of their chosen styles, would have brand new uniforms ready to wear by the following month. As a result, since commencing the program Energetiks have completed over three hundred and fifty printed orders for studios all around Australia, and printed over 30 000 individual products. A feat that could not have been accomplished without the many Energetiks stockists who saw the potential behind the program, got behind it and offered it to their local schools.
Since launching two years ago, only (54) 0.002% of all printed items - have ever been replaced due to print imperfections. Something Energetiks credits to the high quality Australian made materials and the fact we print right here in Australia, ensuring that our print team can oversee every step of the printing process and that printed garments receive the same exceptionally high standard of quality control as the rest of our Australian made products. Most exciting of all is the way in which studios have been using the program to establish their communities and creatively showcase their brand. Here we’re highlighting a few of the wonderful dance schools and their local stockists around Australia who have customised their uniforms with the Energetiks Printed Uniform Program. Meet the schools and hear about their experiences below.
Croydon School of Dance - CSOD
Supplied by Energetiks stockist Dance Art
Kilsyth, Victoria
“It’s been amazing. We were looking for years trying to find somewhere that made custom, good quality uniforms, but we could never find the quality we were looking for. And then Clare (from Dance Art ) rang me one day and told me that Energetiks were doing printed uniforms – and it was so simple! The best part was getting sent the digital mock-ups beforehand, so you knew exactly what you were going to get. Brilliant!”
Started as a community project in 1965, Croydon School of Dance operates as a not-for-profit organisation run by a committee of volunteers dedicated to fostering the art of Ballet. Alongside ballet CSOD has flourished and expanded to offer students a broad range of classes and styles as well as the chance to partake in exams, masterclasses and their annual recital. “At the moment we have 171 students, ranging from the age of two to about twenty four,” Says Kristen Di Gregorio, one of CSOD’s dedicated volunteer committee members. “We do everything from jazz, tap, hip hop and contemporary to musical theatre.”
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Contact Dance Art here
Bound Dance
Supplied by Energetiks Essendon
Sunbury and Roxburgh Park, Victoria
“We had already been coming to Energetiks prior to getting a printed uniform, and our local store manager presented the option to us and it was just the easiest process. So simple to order, the colours were perfect, the garments were fabulous, and the quality is the best.”
“It made so much sense because our students already come to Energetiks for everything, so when we found out we could get our uniform through Energetiks too, it was the perfect one stop shop!”
Launched in 2017 by Mikkayla and Bec Ashdon, Bound Dance offers classes for students ranging from toddlers to teens, with daily classes taking place across their two locations (Sunbury and Roxburgh Park); always with an emphasis on creating a positive and nurturing environment that fosters a love of dance amongst students. “We are in our fourth year now,” Says Bec, “We started off with just one night a week in each section and we’ve now grown to over one hundred kids, with classes five nights a week across jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop and acro, which is awesome!
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“It took us a really long time to find the right tracksuit for our school. It actually took us a couple of years to find something that we thought represented us really well. And after working with Alison over at Danse Boutique and looking over lots of different options we decided on Energetiks. We felt they showed not only professionalism in the quality of the product, but allowed us to show the artistic side of the school and we were confident that when we turned up to a space where there were other schools these uniforms really showcased who we are as a brand and the professionalism that we wanted as a school.
The quality of the actual garments is amazing, and the printing itself is just incredible so we’re really happy with the end result.”
“With the full-time school in particular we’re pretty much a choreographic school, and the Energetiks brand really lends itself to that sort of creativity, so for us it was a perfect fit.”
The National College of Dance is a leading college for vocational dance in regional Australia, producing dancers who have a unique style, outstanding technique and artistic talent. The school has a long history, having been in Newcastle for forty-six years, previously with Marie Walton-Mahon. “We took over the school from the Bayliss family six years ago, and currently as of 2020 the school has approximately 350 students. We are a classical and contemporary school and also offer jazz, acrobatics and body conditioning.” Says NCD’s CEO, Vicki Morgan, who together with her husband, NCD Artistic Director Brett Morgan, have created a full time, dance performance training centre with exceptional artistic and technical prestige.
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Rippleside students in their Energetiks Printed Uniforms
“After looking around for over 12 months, we finally found a uniform design and quality that we had been searching for. The variety of items available allowed students to pick and choose something that really suited them. The whole process to organise the uniforms was very easy, with non-stop help from the staff at Energetiks. Students are proud to wear them, and parents have been more than happy to pay for good quality, at a great price.”
“Rippleside Performing Arts is heading into its fourth year, after performing full length productions of The Wizard Of Oz, Peter Pan, and Sing Street. Classes are available for all ages, and include ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, music theatre, hip hop, acrobatics, drama and singing,” Says Rippleside’s Director Jacqui Wilson. “Our professional teachers are well known within the industry and share their knowledge of dance and performing. We are excited to announce the introduction of Ready Set Dance for our pre-schoolers next year, and a drama program for the Home School Association. Rippleside is a school renowned for its happy environment, where students are able to make lifelong friends.”
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Angus & Lucinda’s Academie de Danse
Supplied by The Dance Essentials Co
Bowral, New South Wales
“We are so happy with our Energetiks Printed Uniforms, and Kath at Dance Essentials has made the experience seamless. I very much like the designs, the cuts and how the logos have held-up perfectly in the wash and with regular use.”
Located in Bowral, New South Wales, Angus & Lucinda’s Academie de Danse is a premium dance training establishment run by siblings Angus Wilmot and Lucinda Bensoussan, the Academie offers part time training as well as a government accredited full-time diploma course. “We train and educate through respect and culture to inspire and guide our students towards their dreams and the reach of long lasting careers. Our classes and workshops are taught and designed to develop and increase the skills and confidence of the students to professional levels.”
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Contact The Dance Essentials Co here
ELS School of Dance
Supplied by Energetiks stockist Sparkelz Dance Shop
Kealba, Victoria
“This year we were very excited to start uniform printing with Energetiks. Seeing our logo on the uniforms has been great. It gives them a special touch and we have had lots of compliments! The colours are vibrant and the printing quality is great.”
Boasting three hundred students ranging from one and a half years of age right through to adults and parents, ELS School of Dance was established by Director Emma Scott for a distinct purpose: “I started ELS four years ago, and the whole reason behind creating ELS was to make a school and a space that was inclusive, and more of a community rather than simply a dance school,” Explains Emma “My motivation has been to create a place where everyone feels supported and welcomed no matter their age, experience, or individual goals. Whatever those goals may be, ELS is somewhere that students can feel safe and grow their confidence whilst also enjoying dance.”
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Contact Sparkelz Dance Shop here
Terpsichore Dance Company
Supplied by Energetiks Stockist Centre Stage Dancewear
“We’re definitely happy with the final result! It was such a cohesive process, from choosing the leotards and colours to getting the logo positioning - there was plenty of back and forth with the mock-ups which was great because we got to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. And then everything arrived packaged all beautifully and it was lovely. We’re so happy to be able to support an Australian Made supplier of dancewear and we’re really excited to have them in our studio!”
Founded in Turramurra, New South Wales by Principal Jessica McLaughlin in 2010, Terpsichore Dance Company is home to over two hundred and thirty students who take classes in a variety of styles from jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical and contemporary, to hip hop and musical theatre. “I wanted to create a dance studio that was all-inclusive and built respect and community for everyone involved in the studio,” explains Jessica. “We are definitely a family, we call it the TDC dance family and everybody takes care of each other in the studio. I really just wanted kids and adults to experience what dance can provide for their lives, the benefits of it, and of course experience the love of dance, which is our tagline!” TDC is excited to be celebrating their exciting ten year milestone this year.
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Contact Centre Stage Dancewear here
Carmel Amelia School of Dance
Supplied by Energetiks Essendon
Sunbury, Woodend, Gisborne
“Carmel Amelia School of Dance has gained a reputation in the dance world for excellent training and the exciting addition of the Energetiks Uniform range will be a great way to spread the school’s reputation. Energetiks range was eagerly embraced by the students and the uniform design and ordering process has been easy and trouble free leaving us free to concentrate on what our school does best – training dancers!”
Carmel Amelia School of Dance was started by Carmel in Woodend in 1990 with an aim to offer a high standard of ballet training in the Macedon Ranges. The school has since expanded to include Gisborne and Sunbury and the completion of the new “Dancetopia Studios Sunbury” in 2018 has given the school its wonderful new home.
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Energetiks would like to thank the beautiful dance schools and dancewear stockists who participated in this article, and whose orders have helped make the Energetiks Printed Program such a wonderful success.
Article and Photography by Elly Ford
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