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Rainbow National Dance Competition
Rainbow National Dance CompetitionABOUT RAINBOW DANCE COMPETITION
As a leader in the American Dance Industry for the past 20 years, Rainbow National Dance Competition is thrilled to begin a new and exciting journey in Australia! This season we will visit 5 cities, including, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra & Sydney. With our exceptional events and impeccable service, we are looking forward to welcoming you to the Rainbow family!
When it comes to competitions, we understand there are many to choose from and here at Rainbow we are committed to providing our competition competitors with the best experience possible! We take pride in offering an elite panel of judges who are committed to sharing their extensive knowledge, professional production values, digital online critiques, an enthusiastic and caring staff, and additional opportunities through scholarships, auditions, and exclusive performance opportunities that reach far beyond the competition weekend.
Rainbow in the USA has been called “the competition with a heart” for a good reason. Rainbow has never lost sight of the fact that its success is owed to the hard working teachers and studio owners that appreciate a fair, fun, organized, and on-time competition. From its low-stress environment, unique awards, online registration, and state of the art judging and scoring, we strive to achieve the same recognition within Australia by providing teachers and dancers across the country with this same quality.
Rainbow aspires to deliver a quality event to dancers, directors, teachers and parents alike.
Our unique awards offer much more than just a placement score. Each year, several Rainbow contestants are selected as “All Star Dancers” and receive an invitation to attend the New York City Dance Experience and the Hollywood Dance Invitational. All Solos, Duets/Trios, Groups and Lines that average 12 years of age and over are eligible for this award. These special invitations are given to “All Star Dancers” that display a passion for performing in front of an audience. Winners will receive an informational brochure with details of “The New York City Dance Experience” and the “Hollywood Dance Invitational”.
Rainbow Dance also offers a NEW award especially created for the Australian Dance Industry – OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARDS – These awards are selected from the SOLOS, DUET/TRIOS, GROUPS AND LINE performances. This award is given to the performances with the highest overall total points in each category. The 7 Outstanding Performance Award categories are as follows:
Best Jazz Performance
Best Tap Performance
Best Hip-Hop Performance
Best Lyrical/ Modern/ Contemporary Performance
Best Musical Theatre/ Song & Dance Performance
Best Ballet/ Open/ Acro / Gymnastics Performance
Best Folk/Ethnic/Indigenous Performance
Also, NEW in 2018 we’re introducing a new special level at Rainbow for Special Needs Dancers. SOARING STARS – The Soaring Stars Division is a very special program for Special Needs Dancers. We invite any studios with Special Needs students of any sort to allow them to share our stage, free of charge. We know from personal experience that these dancers share the joy of dance as passionately as anyone can, and we are honored to allow them to share that passion with us.
We are thankful to be able to offer a memorable performance opportunity for dancers to showcase their talent and accomplishments in front of industry leaders and their loved ones. Rainbow prides itself on creating an ambiance where studio owners, teachers, students and parents thrive. Nurturing our youth in the competitive field of dance takes effective communication, organization, and a supportive atmosphere. Rainbow has a reputation of creating that positive environment for dancers of all levels. We look forward to seeing you in 2018 so we may be a part of YOUR dancer’s personal journey towards greatness!
Matthew Diaz-Caldwell – COO
Rambert School
Rambert SchoolRAMBERT SCHOOL
Our mission is to provide world-leading training and education in ballet and contemporary dance. In our studios you will find creativity and excellence; our life blood. We believe in the tradition of our School, and in the innovation that comes from being forward thinking and embracing the new. Our vocation is to realise the potential of every single student. Each member of staff here at Rambert School welcomes individuality, and this is at the heart of our teaching.
Clifton Lodge, St. Margarets Drive Twickenham TW1 1QN
Red Shoes Dance
Red Shoes DanceFor over 25 years Red Shoes has provided a caring environment
for many aspiring young dancers.
Beginning with Angelina Ballerina classes for Pre-schoolers (ages 3 – 5 yrs), the studio offers a full program providing all levels of tuition in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern.
Following the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, examinations are available in Classical Ballet.
Towards the end of the year, all Red Shoes students have the opportunity to participate in the Annual Recital of Dance.
14a Richardson Street East LANE COVE NSW 2066 Australia
Redlands Dance Academy
Redlands Dance AcademyThe unique Redlands Dance Academy, established in 1998, is a nurturing and challenging environment that supports students’ passion for dance by combining academic study with a full ballet and dance program.
Over 300 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 participate in the various programs developing confidence, mental alertness, commitment and exceptional strength of character. In the Senior Ballet program, students can study daily at a vocational level, and have the choice of undertaking Dance as a subject from Year 8 to Year 10 and then either HSC Dance or IB Dance in Years 11 and 12. The Cocurricular programs offers classes in Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Hip Hop.
The Academy has provided an important stepping stone for students gaining places in overseas Ballet Schools such as The Royal Ballet School in London, the National Ballet School of Canada, the School of American Ballet as well as our own Australian Ballet School; followed by places in international Dance companies and The Australian Ballet Company.
The Dance program is structured to provide all students the opportunity to tailor their training to fit their needs and students in Years 7-12 can choose from approximately 20 classes per week. RAD exams and holiday programs are also held at the Academy.
Range of disciplines available:
Classical Ballet
National (Character) Dance
Jazz Dance
Contemporary Dance
Tap
Broadway Jazz
Hip Hop
Pointe Preparation
Body Conditioning
272 Military Road CREMORNE NSW 2090 Australia
Richmond Dancewear
Richmond DancewearShop 11, 285-289 Richmond Street RICHMOND NSW 2753 AUSTRALIA
Ringwood Ballet
Ringwood BalletEstablished in 1961, Ringwood Ballet Group Inc. is a ‘non-profit’ organisation constituted to provide expert tuition in the art of ballet and to further the enjoyment and understanding of ballet and its related arts in the community.
We are very fortunate to have such experienced teachers – all specialists in their field – and we thank them for their time and effort with all the students. The excellent exam results and the delightful performances are in no small way due to the dedication of our teachers.
The curriculum offers Classical ballet classes from age 5 to professional levels and an introductory level (our Kinder class) for younger children from age 4. We also offer Tap (from age 4) and Jazz (from age 6), and encourage all our students to concentrate on
Classical first to establish a secure technique.
Our well appointed studios are in Bedford Park, Rosewarne Lane, Ringwood, Victoria.
Bedford Park Rosewarne Lane RINGWOOD VIC 3135
Ritz Performing Arts Centre
Ritz Performing Arts CentreThe Ritz Performing Arts Centre has been operating since 1985 and now has 2 venues at Seventeen Mile Rocks & Stanthorpe.
It is our aim to bring you the best available teachers to provide the finest tuition for your child. This year our staff is comprised of 7 Fully Qualified teachers and 4 Student Teachers in training. Our Student Teachers are being trained at The Ritz and are currently studying to gain their Student and/or Full Diplomas with the C.S.T.D. & T.C.L.
Our school has had many students go on to become professional entertainers in the Ballet, Musical Theatre and Commercial areas of the entertainment industry in Australia and around the world. We are proud that they all keep in touch to give our current students excellent role models.
We offer classes in all forms of dance as well as singing, drama and musical theatre. We compete in only the highest level of competitions available to us in Queensland and offer exams in all areas which are recognised by Education Queensland. We also serve as agent for our students for film, TV and professional stage productions and auditions for same.
UNIT 8/615 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd SEVENTEEN MILE ROCKS QLD 4073 Australia
RMPhysio
RMPhysioPhysiotherapy & PilatesRMPhysio
Physiotherapy & Pilates
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday : 7.30am – 5.30pm
Friday : 7.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday : 8.00am – 12.00pm
At RMPhysio, we recognise the importance of seeing a health professional who can relate to the demands placed on a dancer’s body. Our dance team includes a Physiotherapist and an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who are dancers themselves, so we understand that the show must go on and look for ways to work with you to ensure that you can get back on stage as soon as possible and keep performing whilst completing any training or rehabilitation program.
The majority of dance injuries are classified as ‘overuse injuries’, with most of them occurring in the foot and ankle. The repetitive nature of the art means that a small niggle can quickly develop into something more significant.
• Common dance injuries include:
• Posterior ankle impingement
• Stress reactions/fractures of the foot and lumbar spine
• Ankle sprains
• Medial tibial stress syndrome/shin splints
• Snapping Hip Syndrome
Identifying biomechanical issues, poor muscle control and patterning, strength imbalances, inadequate flexibility and suboptimal technique is vital to avoiding future injuries and enhancing peak performance. Ensuring the dancer understands their own body and the factors contributing to their symptoms empowers them to be active in their own recovery and prevent reoccurrence. Identifying underlying contributing factors helps to screen for risk factors as well as decrease time out of class and performances.
Our Physiotherapist, Grace Williams and Exercise Physiologist, Rebecca Brown, have years of dance experience and aim to enhance performance when working with their patients. Their personal experience in the field has allowed them to build strong relationships in industry, allowing them to communicate with dance teachers and company managers to help provide a safe environment for rehabilitation and injury prevention.
At RMPhysio we have a fully equipped studio with a dedicated space for dance assessments. This includes a ballet barre, Tarkett flooring and mirrors. We also have reformer pilates machines, a trapeze table, wundachair and gym exercise space, assisting in patient assessments, dance conditioning and rehabilitation following injury.
Our Services:
• Pre-Pointe Assessment
• Dance Assessment and Physiotherapy
• Dance and Ballet Exercise Physiology
• Clinical Pilates
• Tertiary Dance Screening
• Pointe Shoe Review
• Pre-Pointe Strength and Conditioning Program
• Vocal Physiotherapy
Pre-Pointe Assessment: (60 mins duration ) $150
The main purpose of this is to identify areas which may need strengthening before progressing safely onto pointe. The assessment will look at all areas of the body including:
• Postural assessment
• Functional assessment specific to ballet
• Foot and ankle strength/mobility
• Core strength and control of the trunk with movement
• Turn out range and strength
We are also able to provide advice on purchasing the right style of pointe shoes for you and offer specific technique tips for ballet.
Please wear dancing attire including leotard and transitional tights so that your feet are visible, as well as your pointe shoes (if you have already purchased them).
Dance Exercise Physiology
To an audience, a great dancer will make their art form appear easy, simple and effortless. However, as most of us dancers are aware, there is more to this than meets the eye. Whether you are training to reach career goals, or you are just starting out, the perfect combination of strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance and self-awareness are all essential to get the most out of your dancing.
We are excited to work with all dancers to help them reach their full potential. Whether you feel frustrated you can’t quite get your full split, float your legs into a beautiful developpe or bound into an effortless grand jete, we use our understanding of the requirements of dance, combined with the biomechanical and physiological knowledge of the human body, to make those changes.
• Common areas of desired improvement include:
• Hip, foot and lower back flexibility
• Higher extensions
• Turn out range and strength
• Foot and ankle strength
• Power for jumps and turns
• Strength for male dancers (jumps and overhead lifts)
• Cardiovascular endurance
Initial Assessment & Program Design (60 mins) $120
Health rebates apply depending on your level of cover
A dance conditioning initial assessment will enable us to discuss your overall goals and gain an understanding of your overall strength, current fitness level and any past or present injuries. This then gives us the necessary information to develop an exercise conditioning program that is tailor made to you and your specific requirements.
Dance Exercise Physiology follow up session (45 mins) $95
Dance Exercise Physiology follow up session (30 mins) $80
Health rebates apply depending on your level of cover
Based on your initial assessment our EP Bec Brown will develop an exercise program specifically for you. All exercise sessions are conducted under the supervision of our EP to ensure you are performing your exercises correctly and comfortable with all the exercises prescribed.
Bec is also able to conduct dance and pre-pointe assessments and communicate with studios and teachers as to student needs. She is also equipped to help you with injury rehabilitation, strength & conditioning and mobility programs.
Vocal Physiotherapy
Vocal Physiotherapy Initial Assessment: (60 mins duration) $150
Vocal Physiotherapy Subsequent sessions: (45 mins duration) $125
Health rebates apply depending on your level of cover
What is Vocal Physiotherapy?
Vocal physiotherapy involves manual therapy techniques to the throat, including direct soft tissue release and stretching of the laryngeal muscles. Laryngeal tension can build up easily due to many reasons. Singers, performers, teachers, childcare workers, barristers and public speakers often report issues with their voice at work. Like any muscle, repetitive use of the voice can cause overload, fatigue and changes in motor patterning which will affect the ability to produce quality sound. Vocal unloading assists voice users to break this cycle and retrain their voice with neuromuscular re-education to achieve the most efficient voice production possible.
Identifying technical issues, underlying neck dysfunction, postural issues, jaw/TMJ dysfunction, tongue root tension, poor dietary habits and breathing patters are essential to a full recovery. We work closely with ENT specialists and your vocal coach to optimise your voice.
Our Vocal Physiotherapist, Grace Williams, has undertaken further training to specialise in the area of vocal physiotherapy assessment and treatment. She understands the importance of the mechanics of the voice and neck in musical theatre performers, singers, public speakers and musicians.
Grace will assess your:
• Posture (head, neck, lumbopelvic)
• Cervical Spine position and function
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
• Scapular position and movement
• Breathing patterns
• Voice analysis (tone, power and comfort)
Common issues treated by Vocal Unloading are:
• Muscle Tension Dysphonia
• Tongue Root Tension in singers
• Globus Pharyngeus/ Throat pain
• Orofacial pain or Dysfunction/ TMJ problems
If you are having issues with your voice, book an appointment today with our Vocal Physiotherapist Grace Williams. There is no need to warm up your voice prior to your appointment. You are welcome to bring a water bottle if you wish.
Book online or phone (07) 3161 2837 to make an appointment
Our Dance Specialists
Grace Williams
BPhty (Hons)
Grace graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2015. Following graduation, Grace worked in a large sports medicine clinic in Brisbane treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. It was sports and musculoskeletal physio that sparked Grace’s interest in the profession following involvement in dance from the age of three. In 2018 she moved to the UK to follow her passion of providing exceptional physiotherapy care to performers.
Whilst in the UK Grace secured a role as the Physiotherapist for touring musical theatre companies. Grace worked as the sole Physiotherapist on the UK & Ireland tour of Dirty Dancing, Kinky Boots and A Monster Calls. Grace also worked as the Physiotherapist for musical theatre companies in London’s West End including Come From Away and The Play that Goes Wrong. She has experience working behind the scenes in film, providing physiotherapy care to cast and crew for Netflix productions filming at Shepperton Studios London.
In addition to physiotherapy treatment, Grace offers dance and pre-pointe assessments for dancers looking to progress to pointe, to further their dance technique or to stand out in an audition.
Further training has enabled Grace to also work in the specialised area of vocal physiotherapy assessment and treatment. She understands the importance of the mechanics of the voice and neck in musical theatre performers, singers, public speakers and musicians.
Grace is a qualified pilates instructor in both matwork and equipment, attaining her certification through the Pilates Institute of Queensland in 2014 and completing extra training in this area for dancers in 2017. Grace supervises many of our RehabFit and Pilates classes offered at RMPhysio.
Grace has trained in many styles of dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap and aerial dance. She completed exams in the RAD ballet syllabus up to Advanced 2 and holds a CSTD jazz teachers’ certificate. This background, alongside experience treating professionals in musical theatre, enables her to have a good understanding of the demands of a professional performer and what is required of them to achieve at their optimal level. She is enthusiastic about athletes, dancers and performers reaching their full potential and believes the RehabFit classes offered at RMPhysio are a useful adjunct to consider in any rehabilitation program. Her approach to treatment is holistic incorporating education, manual therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription and clinical pilates.
Rebecca Brown
BEXSS (AEP, AES) ESSAM Exercise Physiologist
Bec graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2016 and is now an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Exercise Scientist. She has additional qualification in Strength & Conditioning (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association), Sports Training (Australian Sports Medicine Australia) and Pilates certification (Pilates Institute Queensland).
Throughout her studies Bec has always had a passion for High Performance and Injury Prevention. She started working with GPS Rugby Club as a Strength and Conditioning intern and this eventually led to a paid position four years later working with the Premier Grade team to help facilitate injury prevention, game day strapping and medical needs. She continued working in Rugby after graduation and also with All Hallows School rowing, overseeing their strength and conditioning throughout all senior crews. Bec joined RMPhysio in 2018 as senior Exercise Physiologist to further develop their Exercise Physiology program.
Bec completed her dance training on the Gold Coast completing her ATOD and RAD examinations in ballet, jazz, contemporary and tap while also choreographing for musical theatre projects. She moved to Brisbane in 2012 to study dance and creative industries at QUT before transitioning to complete her Exercise Physiology degree. Throughout her training she has worked with many inspiring teachers and dancers and has developed technique tips that allow a dancer to improve the extra one percent. Bec is passionate about the opportunity to combine her two loves of high performance & rehabilitation and dance to help dancers reach their full potential in the performing arts. Bec continues to dance herself and loves encouraging others to keep dancing no matter what age.
Book online at http://www.rmphysio.com.au or phone (07) 3161 2837 to make an appointment
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
Global leader in dance education and Continuing Professional Development for dance teachers.
Classical Ballet
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the world’s largest and most influential dance education and training organisations. Our examinations set standards for classical ballet worldwide and we are a global leader in dance education and continuing professional development for dance.
Founded in 1920 to set standards for dance teaching, initially within the UK, today the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and counts more than 1,000 students on our teacher training programs with the examination syllabus taught to more than a quarter of a million students worldwide.
We support our membership through the knowledge, and expertise of our highly qualified staff and through conferences, workshops, training courses and summer schools.
The RAD’s portfolio of internationally recognised examinations and assessments are designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Graded examinations include ballet and character and elements of freer and progressive styles. Vocational Graded examinations build on the Graded syllabus focusing on performance of ballet to an advanced standard and are intended for students who wish to pursue a dance-related career. Students are offered performance opportunities by attending vacation schools, master classes, scholarships, bursaries and performance galas.
RAD qualifications are endorsed in Australia by State awarding bodies for credits towards the Certificate of Education.
The Academy’s Faculty of Education is dedicated to meeting the needs of our current and future dance teachers by providing dance teacher education programs and qualifications either university validated or RAD professional awards. Registered teachers abide by the RAD Code of Conduct and Code of Professional Practice and are supported by continuing professional development courses.
The RAD’s patron is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity both in the UK and here in Australia.
20 Farrell Avenue DARLINGHURST NSW 2010 Australia
Russian Choreographic Academy
Russian Choreographic AcademyThe Russian Choreographic Academy (RCA) will develop world class dancers for Australia to be proud of and create the unique opportunity for them to seek work in various outstanding ballet companies.
27-31 Camberwell Road Hawthorn East VIC 3123