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Sydney – Lower North
Redlands Dance Academy
Wenona

Sydney – Upper North
Ku-ring-gai High School

Sydney – East
Reddam House, Sydney

Sydney – Inner West
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School
The McDonald College

Sydney – Outer West
Bossley Park High School

Central Coast
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College

Newcastle
Hunter School of Performing Arts

REGIONAL NSW

Coffs Harbour
Bishop Druitt College

QUEENSLAND

Brisbane – Central
Queensland Ballet Academy

Brisbane – South East
John Paul College

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide
Turning Point Dance

VICTORIA

Melbourne
The Australian Ballet School
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School VCASS

Melbourne – North
Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT)

DISTANCE EDUCATION

NSW
Southern Cross School of Distance Education

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Redlands Dance Academy

Co-education Independent Pre-School – Year 12
272 Military Rd, Cremorne NSW 2090
02 9909 3133
redlands.nsw.edu.au/performingarts/home/ballet-dance-academy

The 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. The Academy has a holistic approach to both dance training and school life to ensure each student maintains a healthy balance. Over 250 students from Preschool 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 to gain 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 international Dance companies and The Australian Ballet Company.

Practical Dance Classes per week
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.

RAD Classes
Primary to Advanced 2; students attend 2-3 classes per week.

Ballet Program for Vocational Students:
Vaganova, Open Class, Pointe, Repertoire, Solos, National Character, Private Lessons and Pilates.

Other Dance Classes
Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe Preparation and Body Conditioning.

Performance Groups
There are performance groups for Seniors (Years 7-12) in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz and Juniors (Years 5-6) in Ballet.

Curriculum Dance
Stage 4 (Year 8): 6 x 55 min Dance lessons a fortnight
Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10): 6 x 55min Dance lessons a fortnight
Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12): 8 x 55min Dance lessons a fortnight
IB Diploma Dance (Years 11 and 12): 8 x 55min Dance lessons a fortnight

Facilities
The School has five Dance studios, all with sprung floors. Four studios are located in the Parkes Building on the Redlands Junior Campus in Murdoch St Cremorne and one is located in the Adams Centre, opposite the Redlands Senior Campus, on Military Rd, Cremorne.

Performance Opportunities
The Performance Groups participate in a range of external Eisteddfods and competitions each year.
Performance opportunities for the Redlands Community include the Annual Ballet and Dance Concert, Gala Arts and the Redlands Musical (all staged at The Concourse, Chatswood) and Speech Night (at The Big Top, Luna Park).

Performance opportunities on the School Campus include Open Days, Spring Fair, Harmony Day, Red Factor and the Annual Dance Awards

Teachers
Gilly Revie
DIP RBS (PDTC)
Head of Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy
Gilly Revie joined Redlands as Head of Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy in January 2022. She attended The Royal Ballet School in London from the age of eleven and joined The Royal Ballet in 1987, immediately after graduating. While there, she progressed through the ranks, performing a vast repertoire of soloist and principal roles.

After completing The Royal Ballet School Teacher Training Course for Professional Dancers in 2007, Gilly continued as Guest Principal Character Artist and joined the English National Ballet School as Tutor, Artistic Coordinator and Rehearsal Director.

In 2010, she established her own business in Sydney, Classical Ballet 121, which developed into a successful full-time ballet school, preparing students for elite ballet programs and companies worldwide.

Gilly enjoys performing for The Australian Ballet Company as a guest. She is Patron of the BBO dance Australia, a mentor and coach for the Pre-Professional Year at Sydney Dance Company and is a consultant guest teacher at The Royal Ballet School’s International Intensive Programs.

Samantha Simpson
ARAD Solo Seal, RAD RTS
A graduate of The Australian Ballet School, Samantha was awarded her RAD Solo Seal, was a finalist in both the City of Sydney Ballet Scholarship and RAD National Bursary, and a finalist in the Isobel Anderson Awards three years running.

Samantha performed with the Premier State Ballet Sydney, toured with The Australian Ballet Dancers Company and performed with various companies in London.

As a Ballet teacher, Samantha has been the Principal of two prominent performing arts schools in Sydney with many of her Classical Ballet students gaining accepted into prestigious schools, including The Australian Ballet School, Queensland Ballet School, Rambert Arts, Princess Grace Ballet School and the Houston Ballet Academy. Samantha is currently undergoing the RAD examiners training program whilst continuing to mentor students at Redlands.

Kim Traynor
RAD Solo Seal
Ms Traynor trained at the Scully Borovansky School in Sydney attaining her RAD Solo Seal. After completing her studies at the Royal Ballet School in London she joined Deutsche Opera am Rhein Company in Dusseldorf, Germany. She was then invited to join the Australian Ballet where she toured extensively to China, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

Together with Mr Kelvin Coe OBE, Ms Traynor founded the NSW College of Dance. She has been a lecturer in Classical Ballet at the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne University as well as guest teaching extensively throughout Australia. She has also adjudicated the McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge and events in New Zealand, Newcastle and Victoria.

Ms Traynor is a highly respected teacher and has taught at Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy for over 20 years. Her experience, achievements and wealth of knowledge have greatly inspired and benefited our many Ballet students.

Yulia Furnas
MA, MAMgt
Yulia graduated with distinction as a National Character dancer from the State Choreography Academy in Voronezh. After graduation, Yulia joined the Russian Seasons Moscow State Dance Company whilst also being admitted to the Balletmaster Department of Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) where she graduated with a Distinction, receiving an MA as Director-Choreographer.

Yulia was Principal dancer with the Russian Seasons for 12 years travelling the world performing the dances of more than 20 different nationalities from technical Russian Ballet to the passionate flamenco of Spain and the tangoes of Argentina.

Yulia began teaching Ballet and Dance classes at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. She continued to travel giving master classes and teaching Ballet and National Character Dance at Ballet academies around the world. Having settled in Sydney, she continues to teach extensively and since 2016, Yulia has happily been sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience with the Ballet students of the Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy.

Texas Nixon Kain – Contemporary
Texas has a Bachelor degree in Contemporary Dance from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. She participated in the Tate Exchange program, which included a self-choreographed performance at the Tate Modern. She was part of a series of contemporary pop-up dance performances at the Our City Dances Festival in Brighton, England and also worked within COLAB, Trinity Laban’s two week festival of creativity and innovation, where she was involved in a collaborative project with both dancers and musicians working together to culminate in a live performance of dance and film.

Upon her return to Australia, she graduated from Sydney Dance Company’s pre-professional year. During the past year, Texas has performed a series of improvisational works in relation to Lindy Lee’s artwork at Art Month and the Sydney Opera House. Texas has most recently performed in a season at Carriageworks, in three new debut works by Gabrielle Nankivell, Omer Backley-Astrachan and James Vu Anh Pham.

Katharine Boase – Curriculum Dance
BA(Dance), BEd
Subject Coordinator of Curriculum Dance
Katharine graduated from the University of NSW, with a double degree of a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Dance and Bachelor of Education. She has been teaching Dance as an elective subject, including both the HSC Curriculum and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the past 12 years at Redlands.

Recognised as an experienced educator, Katharine has been selected as a HSC Dance Marker and IB Diploma Dance Examiner. Her students have gone on to achieve successes in HSC and IB Dance, receiving Callback nominations and consistent outstanding results, with nearly all students achieving an HSC Band 6 or IB Grade 7. A passionate advocate for Dance in Education, Katharine wants to encourage every student’s love and appreciation of Dance as an art form.

Ashleigh Moore – Curriculum Dance
BA(Dance), BEd

Wenona

Ut Prosim, that I may serve
Independent Secondary School for girls from kindergarten – Year 12
176 Walker St, North Sydney NSW 2060
02 9409 4400
wenona.nsw.edu.au

Practical dance classes per week (for each year)
• For our Year 9 and 10 Academic Dance students, they will attend 5 periods a fortnight and Year 11 and students will attend 8 periods a fortnight.
• Practical classes make up around 70 – 80% of the course

Facilities
The school has two purpose-built rehearsal spaces for Dance as well as a state-of-the-art fitness suite that allows students to work on the physical side of dance.

Performance and touring opportunities
All students in the Academic Dance programme have an opportunity to present their work at the Academic Dance Showcase. We hold two a year with Year 11 and 12 students in July and Year 10 and 9 students in September. These performances are held in Wenona’s 300-seat Independent Theatre.

The School also holds an annual Dance Concert at the Concourse Theatre, Chatswood, that showcases the talent and works from our Extra-curricular Dance programme. The performers range from students in Kindergarten all the way to Year 12. It is a culmination of our Eisteddfod and Open programmes. We showcase a wide range of styles such as Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Lyrical and Commercial. Our Eisteddfod programme runs from May until August, and students from Years 4 to 12 compete in many dance competitions around NSW.

Teachers
Peter Fares
Peter is an award-winning dancer, choreographer, and exemplary classroom teacher who graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a Graduate Diploma of Education. Peter has worked with several leading choreographers, performing in leading venues across Australia, including the Sydney Opera House. In his career, he has worked with Buzz Dance Theatre, Barking Gecko Theatre, Strut Dance Co, Co3, English National Opera, Cadi McCarthy and Company, and Monkey Baa. Following a successful dance career, the natural progression was to move into the education sector, where he now has 10 years of classroom teaching experience in schools across Western Australia and New South Wales. He holds the role of Head of Dance at Wenona School, establishing the Academic Dance program at the school in 2021.

Brittany Skea
Brittany started dancing at a very young age and studied a range of dance styles including RAD Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, and Hip-Hop Dance. Completing her final years of school at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, she continued her passion for dance, studying a Bachelor of Arts (Dance)/Bachelor of Education at the University of New South Wales. Brittany has participated in and coached All-Star Cheerleading in association with AASCF Cheer and Dance. She has taught academic dance in the Independent, Catholic, and Public sectors for the past 10 years, with the opportunity to establish Dance as a subject at MacKillop College, Port Macquarie. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of dance teaching, fostering a supportive and challenging atmosphere within the classroom. Brittany’s students have gone on to achieve their own success in dance, receiving outstanding results, including HSC Callback nominations and careers in the dance industry.

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Sydney – Upper North

Ku-ring-gai High School

 

Ku-ring-gai High School

Government High School Yrs 7-12
Bobbin Head Rd, North Turramurra
02 9144 3477
kuringgai-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Practical dance classes
Northern Academy of the Arts – 2 hour (Stage 4 audition based enrichment program, dance tutoring and collaborative project based learning)
Talent Enrichment Program – 2 hour (Ensemble groups are formed dependant on numbers – Company audition based)
9-10 Elective Dance – 2.5 hours
11-12 Elective Dance – 3.5 hours
Entertainment Industry VET course is also available in Yr 11 & 12 to compliment Dance studies.

Teachers
Rachel Dunn
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education – Approval to teach Dance (UOW)
Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (NIDA)
Rachel has extensive training in RAD Ballet, Glen Wood Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Lyrical and JFH and was a freelance performer and studio teacher. She previously toured Australia teaching Dance to remote communities for Vibe Australia.

Rachel began her career in 2005 and was appointed at KHS in 2008. She has choreographed award winning eisteddfod pieces, musicals and is an experienced HSC Practical Dance Marker. Her students have gone on to achieve their own success in Dance, receiving outstanding results, HSC Callback nominations and careers in the dance industry.

Catherine Reid
Catherine has a BA Dance (Drama)/B Education and has been working in the NSW Education System for 17 years and is an experienced Dance & Drama Teacher, Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts and HSC Dance Marker. Also Dancetrain’s Education Developer, she has a passion for providing professional development opportunities and building supportive networks for dance teachers. She has also choreographed for numerous dance festivals, musicals and eisteddfods She has taught students from a range of backgrounds, abilities and experience, and inspiring ALL students to succeed in Dance.

Facilities
Newly purpose-built Performing Arts Studios x2 including barre, mirrors, curtains, changerooms, new School Hall with HSC performance size stage, stage lighting, tech room and projectors. Harlequin Tarkett, large portable classroom computer to integrate technology into the dance class.

Performance and touring opportunities
Performance opportunities – Sydney Eisteddfod, Ryde Eisteddfod, Hills Spectacular. North Sydney Dance Festival, State Dance camps, Schools Spectacular

 

Sydney – Eastern Suburbs

 

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Sydney – Inner West

Australian Performing Arts Grammar School

Independent, co-educational secondary school, Years 7–12
255 Broadway, Glebe NSW 2037
02 9218 5344
apgs.nsw.edu.au

Australian Performing Arts Grammar School (APGS) is a boutique, inner-city, co-educational secondary school dedicated to nurturing students with talent and passion in the creative and performing arts. Located close to Central and opposite Sydney University, APGS combines academic study with intensive creative and performing arts training for students in Years 7–12. The school has been built around the understanding that creative students do not all learn in the same way, and that many of them flourish when their education is shaped around who they are, not who they are expected to be.

Programs Offered
Dance training at APGS spans a broad range of styles and performance experiences, with students building strong technical foundations while also developing choreographic and analytical skills as they progress through the school.

Dance genres include:
• Jazz
• Latin
• Ballet
• Contemporary
• Hip Hop
• Musical Theatre

Students participate in regular practical training throughout the week within a timetable designed to support both creative and academic success.

Academic HSC Dance
Students may undertake Dance at Preliminary and HSC level:
• Year 11: 10 periods per fortnight
• Year 12: 8 periods per fortnight
The course integrates performance, composition and dance appreciation, preparing students for tertiary study and professional pathways. Students engage in choreography, analysis and critical thinking, strengthening both their artistic understanding and practical performance skills.

Teachers
Students learn from an experienced and diverse faculty including:
Talia Fowler
Katarina Alfred
Cassidy Nancarrow
Jess Girvan
Mandla Ncube
Bronte Tonks
Bronte Carrington

Facilities
The school features three purpose-built dance studios designed to support elite training and creative development.
Major productions and showcase performances are staged in professional theatre venues including the Tom Mann Theatre and the Chatswood Concourse.

Performance Opportunities
Students perform extensively throughout the year in a variety of showcases and performance projects, including:
• HSC showcases
• Dance soirees
• Two major showcases annually
Performance opportunities are designed to build confidence, stage experience and artistic versatility, while encouraging students to develop their own creative voice through both performance and choreography.

The McDonald College

 

The McDonald College

Independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 school
17 George St, North Strathfield 
02 9752 0500
mcdonald.nsw.edu.au

Performing Arts
The McDonald College is Australia’s leading K–12 performing arts school, offering elite pre-professional dance training fully integrated within a comprehensive academic program.

Programs Offered
Dance genres include Classical Ballet, Dance, and Contemporary Dance. The Senior Contemporary Dance program (Years 10 – 12) partners with Sydney Dance Company.

• Acting
• Classical Ballet
• Dance
• Music
• Musical Theatre
• Technical Production

Students undertake up to two hours of dance training daily as part of their normal academic timetable, enabling them to pursue excellence in both their arts and academic studies.

Ballet students in Years 7–12 perform a full-length classical ballet annually. Additional after-school classes, extension programs and private lessons are available to support individual development.

Academic HSC Dance
Students may undertake Dance at Preliminary and HSC level:
• Year 11: Seven periods per fortnight
• Year 12: Eight periods per fortnight
The course integrates performance, composition and dance appreciation, preparing students for tertiary study and professional pathways.

Teachers
Jane Kesby
Head of Classical Ballet
Former soloist with Deutsche Oper Berlin and Zurich Ballet. Trained at The McDonald College and the Australian Ballet School. Holds the Royal Academy of Dance Professional Dancer’s Teaching Diploma (Distinction).

Lindsay Ellman-Brown
Head of the International Summer School
Royal Academy of Dance Licentiate and Diploma in Dance Teaching. Former performer with the National Ballet of Zimbabwe and RAD Examiner.

BJ Rorke
Head of Dance
A highly respected industry practitioner, BJ brings extensive professional experience as a performer, choreographer and educator. With a strong background in contemporary and commercial dance, BJ is committed to developing technically accomplished, versatile and expressive young artists.

Kathryn Dunn
Head of Music Theatre
International performer, director and educator. Former Professor of Dance in Musical Theatre at the University of Southern California. Assistant Director with Bangarra Dance Theatre and Opera Australia.

Sarah Minol
Head of HSC Dance
Graduate of The Australian Ballet School. RAD Teachers Certificate (Distinction). Bachelor of Dance Education. Longstanding faculty member dedicated to both performance and academic excellence.

Facilities
The College features nine purpose-built, air-conditioned dance studios designed for elite training.

Major productions are staged in the on-site Fraser Centre and at leading Sydney venues including the Parade Theatre at National Institute of Dramatic Art and the Seymour Centre.

Performance opportunities
Students perform extensively throughout the year, including:
• Eisteddfod ensembles
• Choreographic showcases
• High Performance Season
• HSC showcases
• Two Evenings of Classical Ballet
• Special industry events and productions
The McDonald College provides a unique environment where rigorous academic study and elite performing arts training coexist — preparing students for tertiary study, professional careers and lifelong artistic success.

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Sydney – Outer West

Bossley Park High School

 

Bossley Park High School

Government High School Yrs 7-12
36-44 Prairie Vale Rd, Bossley Park
02 9823 1033
bossleypk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Practical dance classes per week
Year 7 Dance: 2 X 80mins per fortnight
Year 8 Dance: 3 X 80mins per fortnight
Year 9 Dance: 4 X 80mins per fortnight
Year 10 Dance: 5 X 80mins per fortnight
Year 11 Dance: 6 X 80mins per fortnight
Year 12 Dance: 6 X 80mins per fortnight

Bossley Park High School Dance Ensemble: By Audition ONLY 2 Hours per week outside the curriculum.

Teachers
Melissa Lopez
Head Teacher Performing Arts
Dance Teacher
Bachelor of Arts Dance – University of Western Sydney
Master in Secondary Education – University of Western Sydney
Certificate of Gifted and Talented Education – University of NSW
Melissa Lopez started dancing at a very young age and studied a range of dance styles including RAD Ballet, Cecchetti Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco and South American Folk Dance. She went on to study Dance at Western Sydney University and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Dance. She worked as a freelance dancer performing with various artists in Australia and in Europe. When returning to Australia, she completed her Masters of Secondary Education at Western Sydney University and started teaching Dance at Bossley Park High School in 2007 and became Head Teacher of the Performing Arts Faculty in 2019.

Sarah Wais
Dance/Drama Teacher
Bachelor of Arts Dance
Master in Secondary Education
Sarah Wais has trained in many styles of dance including RAD Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Russian Dance. She has been teaching Dance and Drama at Bossley Park High School for the past 11 years. Her dancing career has allowed her to work and perform with various artists and choreographers from around the world. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Dance and Masters of Education (Secondary Dance/Drama) at Western Sydney University. These experiences have helped shape and inspire her teaching.

Ebony Ulbrand
Dance Teacher Bossley Park High School
Bachelor of Dance Education
Ebony Ulbrand began dancing at the age of four, and studied RAD Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance and Hip-Hop. Her true passion is passing on her love and knowledge to students. This was ignited though the Talented Sports Program for Dance at the High School she attended. Ebony obtained a Bachelor of Dance Education and has been teaching at Bossley Park High School for the past five years. Drawing on her own dance experience from working with various choreographers and artists she is able to enrich her teaching and inspire the dancers of today.

Facilities
Dance Studio with sprung floors, ceiling to floor mirrors and surround sound.

Performance & touring opportunities
Regional Dance Festival
Annual Showcase at Bossley Park High School
State Dance Festival
USA Tour – Interstate or overseas tour
Students are provided numerous opportunities to audition for State Dance Ensembles, DET Dance workshops and School Spectacular

Central Coast

 

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College

Government High School Yrs 7-12
3 campuses:
The Entrance Rd
02 4332 2944
thentrance-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
150 Bellevue Rd
02 4385 6802
tumbiumbi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
5-25 Berkeley Rd
02 4388 1899
berkeleyva-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Practical dance classes per week
Years 7-12
4 times a week in syllabus-based work focused on growing students’ talents within their performance, composition and appreciation skills.

Elite dance company for years 7-12 (audition)

Within the junior campuses, sport time dance opportunities are provided through the form of Wakakirri at Tumbi Umbi Campus and the exploration of different dance styles through classes at Berkeley Vale Campus.

Beyond the classroom, our students also get the opportunity to work collaboratively through intensive workshop days, with their teachers and students from different schools within the college, to create a number of contemporary based works each year.

Teachers
Emily Williams
Dance Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Dance)/Bachelor of Education (UNSW)
Emily and Eleisha both graduated from UNSW with a BArts (Dance)/ BEducation where they learnt from influential Australian choreographers such as Sue Healey, Veronica Beattie and Gilli O’Connell.

Emily, as College Dance Coordinator has built and grown the dance department providing in school and post school pathways for students, as they develop and excel as individuals within the artform of Dance. She coordinates and focuses on the Stage 5 Dance curriculum, developing skills and preparing students for senior schooling. Emily is passionate about creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment, where each individual is encouraged to continue to develop and extend their skills and personal movement vocabulary and style. Emily specialises in creating strong and meaningful partnerships between community stakeholders and targeted talent identified students. She ensures that students’ academic and creative aspirations are supported, by creating extracurricular opportunities and establishing valued connections between students, parents, schools and the local community.

Eleisha Taylor
Dance Teacher
Bachelor of Arts (Dance)/Bachelor of Education (UNSW)
Eleisha resides at The Entrance Senior Campus where the focus is achieving through the HSC Dance course. She has 10 Years experience teaching Dance for students in Years 9-12, with application across performance, composition, appreciation and dance and technology. Her focus is facilitating her students in acquiring deep knowledge and skills of the Dance curriculum, which can be applied not only practically, but also in written and oral form. This has assisted many students in achieving notable HSC results, Callback nominations and the uptake of tertiary dance pathways. She has worked alongside many mentors and as a HSC marker to develop her professional competence with a wide range of proficiencies and experiences. Eleisha is driven by developing her students skills and abilities consistently, across all facets of Dance, to achieve at a high level.

Both Emily and Eleisha are heavily involved in the Central Coast Dance Festival with both individuals taking on roles as regional choreographers and artistic directors.

Facilities
Each campus within the college has a specific dance space. These spaces are all purpose-built dance rooms and theatrettes with appropriate flooring, mirrors, ballet barres and sound systems. We also have stages and auditoriums for the use of performance evenings and dance opportunities.

Performance & touring opportunities
Talent Development students have a multitude of diverse dance experiences from Regional Dance Festivals and ensembles, eisteddfods, workshops, Australian Dance Festival, State Dance Festival, Schools Spectacular and student choreography projects.

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Newcastle

Hunter School of Performing Arts

The Hunter School of the Performing Arts is a government-funded co-educational fully selective and specialist primary and secondary day school which offers a comprehensive curriculum with a performing arts specialty.
Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow
02 4952 3355
huntperfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Practical dance classes/week
Year 3 – 4 hours a fortnight
Year 4 – 4 hours a fortnight
Year 5 – 4 hours a fortnight
Year 6 – 4 hours a fortnight
Year 7 – 6 hours a fortnight
Year 8 – 6 hours a fortnight
Year 9 – 7 hours a fortnight
Year 10 – 7 hours a fortnight
Year 11 – 8 hours a fortnight
Year 12 – 8 Hours a fortnight

Certificate III Assistant Dance Teaching – 8 Hours a Fortnight

Year 8 Production classes – 3 hours a fortnight
9 Production
10 Production
Classical Ballet
Yr9/10 Future Focused Dance – 3 hours a fortnight

As a Dance Faculty we encourage and enable all students to enjoy learning, and to be self-motivated, reflective and competent learners. HSPA provides dance students with opportunities to express themselves through dance. At HSPA students develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of dance as an artform. By providing diverse programs and courses, students explore different pathways in dance.
Dance Courses
Stage 4
Y7 Dance: Performing Arts Line
Y8 Dance: Performing Arts Line
Y8 Dance Production Elective PBL
Stage 5
Y9 Performing Arts Line 200 hrs
Y9 Dance Production Elective PBL 100 hrs
Y9 Classical Ballet 200 hrs
Y10 Performing Arts Line 200 hrs
Y10 Dance Production Elective PBL
Y10 Classical Ballet 200 hrs
Y10 Acceleration
Y9/Y10 Future Focussed Learning – Part Time Program
Stage 6
Y11 Dance 2 Unit
Y11 Certificate 3 Assistant Dance Teaching
Y12 Dance 2 Unit
Y12 Certificate 3 Assistant Dance Teaching

Dance Company and Ensemble Opportunities
Companies and Ensembles participate in workshops and rehearsals each morning before school commencing at 8am. A variety of styles are offered to cater for all our students needs. Students need to audition to be apart of one or more of the groups.
Primary Dance Ensembles
Y7 Company
Junior Company Y8 & Y9
Intermediate Company Y9 & Y10
Senior Company Y10 & Y11
Pre-Professional Company
Aboriginal Ensemble
Classical Ballet Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Tap Ensemble
Boys Ensemble

Teachers
Hayley Vimpani HEAD TEACHER
With over 20 years of experience in the industry and education system, Hayley is a committed and enthusiastic educator teaching Performing Arts as well as VET qualifications. Success in teaching strongly relies on the willingness to reflect and improve on developed established practices. With a Diploma of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Arts (Dance) and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Hayley has been at the Hunter School of Performing Arts since 2002 teaching Stage 4, 5 & 6 Dance. Hayley is the VET coordinator for Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching, HSC Practical Dance Marker, Hunter Region Dance Festival Coordinator, Star Struck Regional Dance Director, and Choreographer. Hayley has trained in varies styles including contemporary, Jazz and RAD Classical Ballet.

Vanessa Ambrose
Whilst attending the University of New South Wales Vanessa studied a Bachelor of Arts (Dance)/Bachelor of Education qualifying her to teach Stage 4, 5 & 6 Dance. This included 4 years of study in such styles as contemporary, jazz, classical ballet, Horton Technique, Graham Technique and composition working with such choreographers as Sue Healey. On top of her education in varying techniques and styles she also completed units in lighting and sound production as well as anatomy and dance analysis. After completing her degree, Vanessa began teaching at the Hunter School of Performing Arts. During her time teaching at HSPA she has been involved in elite featured ensembles, with inclusion into regional and state dance festivals. She has also been involved in the initial set up and co-wrote the Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching course now being taught across the state. Since completing her qualifications and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, HSPA has seen the numbers for the ADT VET course sore in the last 10 years of teaching. Working alongside many talented and experienced staff has allowed for wonderful learning opportunities including assisting at School Spectacular and numerous other performance opportunities from flash mobs to community concerts and school musicals. She has also been a choreographer, segment director and now Assistant Dance Director for Star Struck working with over 99 schools across the Hunter Region to bring a live arena show to life.

Jo-Anne Thorn
Jo has more than 25 years’ experience teaching dance from Kinder to Year 12 at HSPA. She enjoys teaching all styles of dance but her passion is for contemporary dance and developing compositional skills. She trained at Bodenweiser with Margaret Chapple and later with John Mullins at UNSW. As a choreographer, Jo has created works for many shows such as Schools Spectacular, Youth Olympics, Star Struck, Southern Stars, State and Regional Dance Festivals. She is currently working with the pre-professional and future focussed students as well as teaching classes. Jo is an experienced HSC Marker in both practical and written components and was awarded the Minister’s Award for Excellence her contribution to Dance Education. ​

Martinique Foley
Martinique has completed a Bachelor of Music (Musical Theatre) from the Australian Institute of Music and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) from the University of Notre Dame. Martinique is also a qualified RAD Ballet Teacher and Pilates and Fitness Instructor. Martinique has taught Dance and Music in high school, has many year’s experience as a freelance dance and vocal teacher, and worked as an Academic Tutor of Creative Arts with CQ University.

Penny Fleming
Penelope has a passion for Classical Ballet and is an experienced secondary educator with over 25 years in the educational field. She has contributed as a leader, choreographer and director in a variety of performances. She has owned her own Ballet school, is a member of the Royal Academy of Dance and studied at the Royal Academy in London. Penny has Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Education in English, French, German, Drama and Dance.
Primary Dance Teaching Staff
Lisa Bone, Cassie O’Brien, Rachel Wilson and Jade Webber

Facilities
Our School is equipped with multiple state of the art Dance and Drama studios, computer labs, band centre, darkroom, music centre, tutor rooms, sound recording and audio-visual recording studios and specialist rooms for all core curriculum subjects. The school has a 380-seat, fully equipped state-of-the-art theatre performance facility. This centre has a full auditorium, fly tower, recording studio and associated rehearsal rooms. In addition, the school has a new performing arts precinct with the ability to live stream all events.

Performance and touring opportunities
New York Dance Tour – Bi-annual tour to New York and Los Angeles. Students have the opportunity to develop and enrich their knowledge and skills about dance as an artform through dance classes. Students will have the opportunity to develop deeper understanding of dance appreciation and be able to apply their knowledge drawn from their experiences viewing and experiencing dance with a different cultural context. Students Participate in over 13 Workshops from Alvin Ailey, Steps on Broadway, Edge-Pac, Millennium, Broadway Dance Centre, as will as view a range of shows and performances
School Musicals – Bi-Annual School musicals in both the Primary school and Secondary school
Star Struck – is an NSW Department of Education annual performing arts event for Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast. It is a showcase of dance, drama and music performed by students from Kindergarten to Year 12 from a vast network of NSW public schools. Star Struck provides performance and learning opportunities for 3500 students in the arts and fosters an appreciation of the performing arts. ts
Hunter Dance Festival – Hunter Schools Dance Festival is a celebration of dance by NSW public schools from the Hunter.
State Dance Festival – NSW Public Schools State Dance Festival showcases students in 6 diverse performance programs throughout a week-long festival. The program highlights a range of styles explored through the study of dance in NSW public schools.
Each performance reveals the determination of students and teachers to explore the art of dance and to achieve performances of the highest quality. These performances are underpinned by technical training, stamina, creativity, confidence, cooperation and respect for one another fostered by their dedicated and talented teachers
Lighthouse Dance Project – Lighthouse Dance Project involves students from NSW’s performing arts high schools and representative from various national and international tertiary institutions. The main aim of this festival is to educate secondary dance students on post school opportunities that are available to them, so they can make informed choices about where to continue their dance training. The two-day festival involves auditions, workshops and information sessions, led by representatives from the tertiary dance institutions providing invaluable experiences that will create new links with institutions, highlighting career path options to secondary dancers.
Short Sharp Dance Festival – Sharp Short Dance unearths the finest young dance artists from Sydney and beyond. The festival provides a rare opportunity for aspiring choreographers and dancers, film makers and music creators to display their talents in a supportive environment. HSPA have had students win *Best choreography, *Best Group and *Most outstanding Performer at this event.
Sydney School Spectacular – The NSW Schools Spectacular is an Australian variety show featuring more than 5,500 students from public schools across New South Wales. HSPA have been apart of this production in a variety of ways, from choreographers, production crew, students’ performers and featured artists.

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Coffs Harbour

Bishop Druitt College

Private Primary and Secondary School
111 N Boambee Rd, COFFS HARBOUR NSW
02 6651 5644
bdc.nsw.edu.au

Practical dance classes/week
Primary School- 2 hours per fortnight for specialist dance and creative movement classes
Multiple Primary Dance Academies (K-6)- 2 hours per fortnight
Kaizen Dance Program (Years 5-8)- 3 hours per fortnight.
World Options Dance Program- 6 hours per fortnight.
Junior and Senior Secondary Dance Academies- 4 hours per fortnight.
Stage 6 (Year 11 and 12 Dance): 8 x 50min lessons per fortnight.

Teachers
Hannah Johnson
Primary, Secondary and HSC Dance
Bachelor of Creative Industries in Dance/Drama
Bachelor of Education
Hannah began as a rhythmic gymnast competing at state level. After transitioning to dance at age 12 she went on to complete her education at Newtown Performing Arts before completing Degrees in Dance and Education through Queensland University of Technology. Hannah has also worked as a video editor and has particular interest in Dance Film. She is passionate about extending students’ creativity, improvisation skills and facilitating experiences for young dancers to explore their potential through movement.

Facilities
A brand new purpose built dance studio. Sprung floor with Tarkett. Barres, mirrors and curtains. Wide screen TV, specialised sound system and air conditioning.

Performance & touring opportunities
Dance showcases, various eisteddfods and bi annual school musicals.

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Queensland

Brisbane – Central

Queensland Ballet Academy

The official training organisation of Queensland Ballet, operating in collaboration with Kelvin Grove State College.

Gate 1, 101 L’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
07 3036 6665
queenslandballet.com.au/academy

Practical dance classes per week
Foundation Program
Level 10 (Age 6 – 8): 1.75 – 3 hours per week
Level 9 (Age 8 – 9): 2.25 – 6.75 hours per week
Level 8 (Age 9 – 10): 2.25 – 6.75 hours per week
Level 7 (Age 10 – 11): 5 – 10 hours per week

Guest Academy Program
Level 6 (Year 7): 14 hours per week across 5 days per school term
Level 5 (Year 8): 15.5 hours per week across 5 days per school term
Level 4 (Year 9): 17 hours per week across 5 days per school term

Academy Program
Level 6 (Year 7): 14 hours per week over 5 days
Level 5 (Year 8): 15.5 hours per week over 5 days
Level 4 (Year 9): 17 hours per week over 5 days
Level 3 (Year 10): 21.5 hours per week over 6 days
Level 2 & 1 (Years 11 & 12): 23 – 25 hours per week over 6 days

Pre-Professional Program
Post-school: Full-time hours over 6 days

Teachers
CHRISTIAN TÀTCHEV
Director of Queensland Ballet Academy
Christian trained at the National School of Choreography (Sofia), commencing his professional career at age 16 after an award-winning performance at the Anastas Petrov ballet competition, and achieving the rank of Principal Artist at 21. He performed with the National Opera and Ballet Sofia and Ballet Arabesque (Bulgaria), PACT Ballet and South African Ballet Theatre, where he was also engaged as a Coach and Repetiteur.

After participating as a Guest Artist in Queensland Ballet’s 2008 International Ballet Gala, Christian relocated to Australia and joined the Company as a Principal Artist. His repertoire with the above-mentioned companies includes principal roles in the major classical repertoire as well as in numerous works by celebrated choreographers of modern times.

Christian retired from the stage in 2011 and was appointed the Queensland Ballet’s Ballet Master, building upon his passion for teaching. After studying business management and partaking in a global study tour awarded by the Ian Potter Foundation, he took up the position of Director of Training in 2013 and was instrumental in the development of new training programs alongside then Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO. In 2016, Christian was named Director of Queensland Ballet Academy. He continues to perform with Queensland Ballet as a Character Artist, while his expertise makes him much in demand as a national and international teacher and adjudicator.

PAUL BOYD
Academy Ballet master and Resident Choreographer
Australian-born, Paul Boyd’s performing career spanned 25 years in companies in Germany, Switzerland, and at Queensland Ballet. He danced the major classics as well as works by Kylian, Forsythe, Vamos, Ek, Christe, Balanchine, Neumeier, Petit, Weir, and Klaus, among others, and received the German Critics Award for Best Up and Coming Artist and Best Established Artist in Europe. Paul’s choreographic works have been performed by Queensland Ballet, The Australian Ballet (Bodytorque season), The Royal Ballet School (London), Bundesjugendballett (Hamburg), Suzhou Ballet Theatre (China), Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, WAAPA, QUT, Sydney City Youth Ballet, and Hong Kong Ballet Group. Paul has been Guest Teacher for the Royal Ballet School, Hong Kong Ballet, Semperoper and Deutsche Oper am Rhein (Germany), West Australian Ballet and Perth’s Graduate College, and Architanz (Tokyo).

ZENIA TÀTCHEVA
Academy Ballet Mistress
Zenia received her ballet training at the University of Cape Town Ballet School and enjoyed a successful career with CAPAB, PACT Ballet, the South African Ballet Theatre and the Queensland Ballet. With the above companies her principal repertoire includes roles in the major classical ballets, including Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Don Quixote, Paquita, The Nutcracker, La Sylphide, Papillon, Napoli and Les Sylphides, as well as works by renowned choreographers of modern times. Parallel to her dancing career, Zenia has been engaged as a guest teacher and coach by various organisations in South Africa and Australia. She has also served as an adjudicator for several national and international ballet competitions.

After her retirement from stage, Zenia took the position of classical coach with the Queensland Ballet Academy where she was involved in the training and development of students across the Academy and Pre-Professional Programs, focusing on the Academy’s graduating students and stepping into the role of Head of Pre-Professional Program in 2020. In 2022, Zenia was appointed Queensland Ballet’s Ballet Mistress.

VERONIKA SHEREMETIEVA
Head of Lower School
Veronika (known as Miss Nika) began her dance training at Baku Choreography School. She spent eight years at the Moscow Dance Academy, where she was taught by Bolshoi Academy professor Natalia Zolotova and completed a Diploma of Choreographic Arts. After graduation, Nika danced with award-winning classical and musical theatre companies in Germany, Italy, Turkey, Israel, England, Russia and China, shaping her versatility with leading choreographers and performing in some of the world’s most renowned theatres. Nika continued her studies at university in Moscow while dancing professionally, completing a teaching degree in Classical Ballet. Her education immersed her in centuries of Russian ballet teaching methodology, including the renowned approach of the Vaganova system. Nika relocated to Australia in 2006 teaching classical and character dance with various schools and studios in South-East Queensland before joining Queensland Ballet Academy in 2017.

CLAIRE PHIPPS-MALES
Upper School Coordinator
Claire grew up in the coastal town of Kiama NSW and moved to Sydney aged 14.
Upon completion of year 12 at The McDonald College, she went on to graduate with Honors at The Australian Ballet School’s Advanced Diploma course. Claire then joined The Australian Ballet under the directorship of Ross Stretton and danced many corps and soloist roles. Moving north she became a Soloist with The Queensland Ballet and later Ballet Mistress under the directorship of Francois Klaus. Claire has had the honour of working with such names as Natalia Makarova, David McAllister, Li Cunxin, Ross Stretton, Graeme Murphy, Stanton Welch, Francois Klaus, Paul Boyd, Natalie Weir, Noah Gelber, Mario Schroeder, Young Soon Hue-Simon and Nils Christie. Claire has a Certificate Four in Training and Assessment; and a Diploma of Dance Teaching Studies (DDTS) through RAD.

CAMILO RAMOS
Pre-Professional Program Coordinator
Born in Havana, Cuba, Camilo began dancing in age 10 at the National Ballet School in Havana. He started dance as a hobby but fell in love with the art form after his first ballet class. In 2007, he joined the National Ballet of Cuba, and was then promoted to Principal Dancer in 2011. Camilo joined Queensland Ballet as a soloist in 2015, and in 2017 was promoted to Principal Artist during the company’s season of Peter Pan. Since retiring from the stage, Camilo has taken up the role of Pre-Professional Program Coordinator, mentoring and supporting dancers transition from student to professional.

KYM STOKES
Foundation Program and Visiting Student Coordinator
Kym trained in Victoria at The National Theatre Ballet School under Gailene Stock and Gary Norman, before being accepted into The Australian Ballet School under Director Dame Margret Scott. She danced with The Australian Ballet Dancers Company and graduated in 1987 with an Advanced Diploma in Dance. Upon graduation Kym danced with Queensland Ballet under then Artistic Director, Harold Collins, performing in Carmen, Romeo and Juliet, Scheherazade and Alice. Kym holds a Master of Fine Arts (Dance) from Queensland University of Technology, Royal Academy of Dance Teacher’s Certificate, Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Teacher’s Certificate, Certificate IV Dance Teaching & Management with training and assessment, Mat Pilates certification and Personal Training qualifications. Kym has been a valued teacher in the dance community over many years teaching at many dance schools, universities and academies. Kym has guided and mentored many students on the path to ballet she is highly valued throughout the profession for her care and nurturing approach.

GUY WHEATSTONE
Guest Academy Program Coordinator and Academy Teacher
After being accepted into the Royal Ballet School at 13 years old, Guy graduated in 2008 and received a contract to dance with the South African Ballet Theatre. There he was quickly promoted to Soloist and performed many Soloist and Principal roles including: Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, Snow Prince and Nutcracker Prince in The Nutcracker, The Prince in Cinderella, Grand Pas Classique, Franz in Coppélia and many others. Guy then took up a position with Queensland Ballet where he worked with world-renowned choreographers and performed Soloist roles in Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Cinderella, Carmen, Little Mermaid, Don Quixote, Cloudland, King Arthur and more. He also had several new contemporary works created for him during his time with Queensland Ballet. In 2019, Guy completed the Professional Dancers Post-Graduate Teachers Course with the Royal Academy of Dance becoming a fully qualified teacher and gaining Registered Teaching Status.

Facilities
Located at Kelvin Grove State College, Queensland Ballet Academy’s new fit-for-purpose building offers a world-class training experience boasting: six spacious studios; a wellness suite encompassing a gym, Pilates and physiotherapy facilities; learning and development spaces; plus student dressing and greenroom areas.

Performance & touring opportunities
Each year Academy Program students are involved in demonstrations and showcase performances, including the annual Queensland Ballet Academy Gala and Soirée seasons. From time to time, students may also be approached to represent Queensland Ballet Academy in events and competitions. Queensland Ballet engage Queensland Ballet Academy students for company performances when young performers are required.

In addition to Academy productions and events, Pre-Professional Program (PPP) dancers have the opportunity to perform in one or more Queensland Ballet company seasons each year, providing invaluable industry experience.

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Brisbane – South East

John Paul College

Co-educational, Independent K-12
John Paul Drive, Daisy Hill
07 3826 3333
jpc.qld.edu.au

Academic Dance
Academic Dance
Dance can be taken as an elective subject from Years Seven to Twelve
Year 7 Dance: 3 X 60mins per week
Year 8 Dance: 3 X 60mins per week
Year 9 Dance: 4 X 60mins per week
Year 10 Dance: 4 X 60mins per week
Year 11 Dance: 4X 60mins per week
Year 12 Dance: 4 X 60mins per week

Co-Curricular
Primary School Co-Curricular Dance Teams
Year 2 Dance 
Year 3 Dance
Year 4 Dance
Year 5 and 6 Dance
Years 4 to 6 – Primary Performance Dance Team: by audition ONLY

Senior School Co-Curricular Dance Teams: all audition based 
Development 3 Dance Team (Years 7-12)
Development 2 Dance Team (Years 7-9)
Development 1 Dance Team (Years 10-12)
Senior Performance Team (7-9): Premier Ensemble
Senior Performance Team (10-12): Premier Ensemble
Years 7 to 12 – Musical Dance Team (every 2nd year) by audition
on of foundational ballet steps and strength building fitness exercises, both challenging and inspiring to the students.

Teachers
Amanda Waddell
Head of Faculty the Arts
Dance/Drama Teacher (Classroom)
Bachelor of Arts Drama – Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Education Dance and Drama – Queensland University of Technology
Amanda Waddell began her dance career at a young age, performing across Australia. Her experiences led her to study a range of dance styles including RAD Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary Dance. She went on to study Dance at QUT and completed her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Dance and Drama. Amanda’s passion for teaching dance has seen her teach across Brisbane and in London, where she has experienced a range of teaching opportunities. She is the Head of Faculty for the Arts at John Paul College. Under her leadership the College has been awarded Performing Arts School of the Year and Amanda was awarded The Performing Arts Teacher of the Year by the Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association (APATA).

Stephanie Eisenmenger
Dance Teacher (Classroom)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Distinction) – Queensland University of Technology
Certificate IV in Dance – Brent Street Performing Arts
With a strong foundation in technical dance training and performance, Stephanie Eisenmenger brings a wealth of industry experience and passion to her role as a dance educator. She completed examinations in RAD Ballet and Comdance (CSTD) styles of Tap, Jazz, and Contemporary, achieving the highest mark in Queensland for Level 8 Jazz in her final year of high school. Stephanie’s passion for dance led her to Sydney, where she was accepted into Brent Street’s world-renowned full-time course. There, she refined her skills across a range of styles, training with some of the Australian dance industry’s most respected professionals. It was during this time that she discovered her love for teaching, prompting her return to Brisbane to pursue a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at QUT. Stephanie is passionate about working with students to develop not only their technical ability but also to nurture their creativity and confidence as choreographers, empowering them to find their unique voice through dance.

Alice Bretz
Dance Co-ordinator
Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance (Distinction) – Queensland University of Technology
With over 20 years of experience in dance, Alice Bretz brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role as Dance Co-ordinator. A recipient of the QUT Excellence Scholarship in Dance and a graduate of the RAD Ballet syllabus to Advanced 2, Alice has a wide range of skills across multiple genres including Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical and Jazz. Formerly a high school dance captain, Alice has taught across Queensland and began coaching at JPC in 2024. She was then shortly offered the role of co-ordinator in 2025, a role she takes on with compassion and an open approach to understanding the students’ individual needs and aspirations. She thrives on connecting with students, sharing her joy of dance, and watching their confidence and creativity grows.

Katie Shawsmith
Dance Teacher
Diploma Dance
Katie started dancing under Janice Heale and is a JPC Alumni. In 2015, she was accepted into Queensland Ballet’s Senior Program, where she completed Years 11 and 12 as part of the academy. She continued her training with QB in their Pre-Professional Program for a further 2 years, having the opportunity to perform with the company in various large-scale productions. In 2021, Katie relocated to Sydney to join Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year, further honing her contemporary dance technique and graduating with a Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance). Currently pursuing a dual degree in Education (Secondary) and Fine Arts (Dance) at QUT, Katie is committed to deepening her knowledge and refining her practice in both studio and classroom settings. She wishes to impart her love for dance to her students in a nurturing and motivating atmosphere, fostering their growth, and sparking inspiration to become confident and inspired human beings.

Amy Buhner
Dance Teacher
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management — Australian Teachers of Dancing
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) — Queensland University of Technology (current)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) — Queensland University of Technology (current)
Amy commenced her dance education in her early years, focusing on ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. Following the completion of her advanced examinations with the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD), she obtained her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management. To date, Amy has gained experience teaching and choreographing for various dance studios and educational institutions throughout Brisbane. She is currently undertaking a dual degree program at the Queensland University of Technology, pursuing both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary).

Taylor Bradic
Dance Coach
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
Taylor has had extensive training in a wide range of genres, with over 13 years of training as a performer, and competitive dancer at her studio. She has had training in genres such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Lyrical, and is still continuing classes and performances. Taylor has completed many ATOD examinations throughout her years of dance and was also given the opportunity to choreograph for her school’s performance team and musical, in her graduating year. As a new addition to the performing arts team, she is very grateful to be able to continue her love of choreographing and teaching and is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with others.

Tahlia Johnson
Dance Teacher
Tahlia has been dancing for over 20 years, starting at the age of 4. Throughout high school, she was a dedicated member of the dance program and was appointed Dance Captain in Year 12. She choreographed and performed solos at the school’s End of Year Dance Night and competed with her troupe at eisteddfods across Ipswich, Beenleigh, and the Gold Coast. In her first year out of school, she returned to choreograph for the troupe’s competitive season. Tahlia specialises in Jazz and has experience in Contemporary. She is passionate about creating a fun, supportive space where students can grow in skill and confidence.

Sophie Parker
Dance Teacher
Bachelor of Arts – Drama and Theatre
Master of Arts – Fine Art
Sophie has been a performer all her life starting with RAD training in Ballet. Her love of the arts progressed into acting- and she completed a BA in theatre. Alongside this she focused on dance, specialising in hip hop and musical theatre jazz. With experience on London’s West End, she strives to create inclusive classes that inspire the next generation of artists.

Facilities
Dance Studio – professional Tarkett flooring, mirrored walls, Ballet Barres, air conditioning, projector, and Smartboard.
Blue Square (outdoor dance studio) – Tarkett flooring.
Stephen Bean Theatre – Tarkett flooring with curtains, lighting, sound, and projector.

Performance, workshops & touring opportunities
Our Dance Ensembles compete in eisteddfods all over Brisbane and perform in school performance evenings and annual Dance Night. All ensembles are provided workshops each year with industry professionals, working with the students on choreographic works and performance techniques.  Our premiere Senior Dance Ensemble performs at QPAC every year for the annual JPC Speech Night.

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South Australia

Adelaide

Turning Point Dance Adelaide

Private Dance Studio
Cnr Winwood and Holland St, Thebarton
0413 113 950
tpdance.com.au

Practical dance classes per week
VOCATIONAL FULL-TRAINING
(Entry by audition)
Turning Point Dance offers an intensive, full-time vocational training program for students in Years 10, 11, and 12 who wish to complete their SACE with a focus on dance. The program combines academic study with high-level practical dance training and is conducted in collaboration with Thebarton Senior College, or alternatively, through another suitable college or recognised distance education provider. Students typically attend academic classes two half-days per week, with the remaining time dedicated to dance training.

On average, vocational students train or study from 8:45 am to 7:00 pm, across 5.5 days per week.

The curriculum includes Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, Pas de Deux, Repertoire, and Composition. Complementary classes such as Pilates, Limber, and Strength & Conditioning support physical development and help prevent injury. Students also have the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications, including Certificate III and Certificate IV in Dance, as well as Certificate IV in Dance Teaching.

All students are mentored by highly qualified and experienced educators and have the opportunity to work with guest artists and industry professionals. Students are encouraged to regularly attend professional performances, with ticket offers and event information shared throughout the year.

EXTENSION PROGRAM
(Entry by audition)
The Extension Program is designed for passionate and committed students aged 10 and above who are seeking additional training to prepare for a future in dance. Held over two afternoons per week, classes focus on technical development, physical conditioning, and performance skills. Class sizes are intentionally small to ensure individual attention and high-quality instruction.

Facilities
Located in Thebarton just minutes from public transport, Turning Point Dance’s purpose-built facilities feature three fully equipped studios with sprung wooden flooring, Tarkett coverings, mirrors, and barres. Additional amenities include a Green Room with lockers and kitchen facilities, toilet and shower access, wireless internet, a fully equipped Pilates studio, and a dedicated study room for SACE and theory subjects.

Performance & touring opportunities
Students perform in two major productions annually—a mid-year SACE performance and an end-of-year showcase. Additional opportunities may arise throughout the year, including community performances, collaborations, and guest workshops.

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Victoria

Melbourne

The Australian Ballet School

Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School VCASS

The Australian Ballet School

The Australian Ballet School (ABS) is the national centre for elite vocational dance training. As providers of a unique, professional dance-training program, the ABS nurtures and encourages the internationally recognised qualities of Australian dancers. The ABS offers training for students from all over Australia and overseas, producing dancers possessing a strong classical technique with a great emphasis on artistry, purity of line, coordination, and a quality of movement. Full-time training commences at Level 4 with fully integrated academic studies and accredited courses from Level 5 through to Level 8.

The Australian Ballet School is a NVR RTO (provider code 3132, CRICOS code 00253A) offering the following, accredited courses:
DIPLOMA OF DANCE – ELITE PERFORMANCE (CUA50113, CRICOS 089445B)- Levels 5 & 6 (2 year course).
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF DANCE – ELITE PERFORMANCE (CUA60113, CRICOS 089444C)- Level 7 (1 year course).
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF CLASSICAL BALLET (NAT11008, CRICOS 108466B)- Level 8 (1 year course).

Course Details
Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) CUA50113, CRICOS 089445B
Time: 2 years (Levels 5 and 6) Aims: To encourage the special qualities of Australian dancers including youthful freshness, expressiveness, athleticism, musicality and strong technique.
Subjects: Various subjects supporting the technical training and artistic development of the student. In addition Music, Performance Psychology, Nutrition, Cultural Studies and VCASS Academic Program.
Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) CUA60113, CRICOS 89444C
Time: 1 year (Level 7) Aims: To produce graduates of the highest calibre who are capable of integrating effortlessly into The Australian Ballet and top professional dance companies in Australia and around the world.
Subjects: Various subjects encompassing Technical Training, Artistic Development and Academic Subjects through VCASS.
Graduate Diploma in Classical Ballet (1108NAT, CRICOS 108466B)
Time: 1 year (Level 8) Aims: To prepare students for the dance profession at a virtuoso level by refining their dance technique and developing their professional skills through career development activities and performances.
Subjects: Various subjects encompassing Dance Technique, Professional Skills Development and Performance.

Faculty
MEGAN CONNELLY
Artistic Director and Head of School
Megan Connelly is an internationally recognised expert in vocational training and education, dancer rehabilitation and classical ballet pedagogy, with more than 30 years’ experience in Australia and abroad. Megan joined The Australian Ballet in 1991 as a dancer before following her passion for teaching. From 2010 to 2020, while also working at The Australian Ballet, she was a member of the School’s teaching faculty—first under the directorship of Marilyn Rowe AM OBE and, subsequently, outgoing (until June 2024) Director Lisa Pavane. During her time at The Australian Ballet School Megan auditioned, taught, and assessed students across the full-time and part-time training programs and contributed to the development of the School’s curriculum. From 2010 Megan was a Repetiteur and the Rehabilitation Specialist at The Australian Ballet. She taught and rehearsed works for main stage performances and was responsible for the technical and artistic development and well-being of company dancers. Megan was part of the team that rehabilitated David Hallberg to return to the stage after a complex injury that almost ended his career as a Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the Bolshoi Ballet. Megan was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to research dance training, coaching and rehabilitation methods at major international ballet schools and companies, which enabled her to benchmark both the School and The Australian Ballet against the best in the world.

JOANNE MICHEL
Ballet Mistress, Classical Teacher
Joanne graduated from The Australian Ballet School and danced with The Australian Ballet at the beginning of her career. Joanne’s first Principal role was performing the Swan Queen in Swan Lake opposite Alexander Godunov. She has also danced the lead or solo roles in famous ballets including Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, The Nutcracker, La Sylphide, Don Quixote and more during her time as a Principal Artist. Joanne has also worked with choreographers and producers such as Graeme Murphy AO, Glen Tetley, Alicia Markova, Choo San Goh and Serge Lifar. Before joining us in 2003, Joanne travelled overseas to work with Nederlands Dans Theatre under choreographer and director, Jiři Kylián. Our students are privileged to benefit from the tutelage of Joanne.

ANDREW MURPHY
Ballet Master, Classical Teacher
Andrew has devoted many years to the development of our aspiring dancers, taking particular interest in the advancement of males in ballet. Andrew began his career at The Australian Ballet where he danced as a Senior Soloist before moving to the Birmingham Royal Ballet as a Principal Dancer. Eventually, Andrew joined the Houston Ballet as a Principal Dancer and has had the pleasure of dancing the leading roles in productions by Maina Gielgud, Graeme Murphy AO, Rudolph Nureyev and more throughout his expansive career. Before joining The Australian Ballet School, Andrew was a Principal Instructor and Men’s Program Coordinator at the Houston Ballet Academy.

ADAM BULL
Principal Guest Teacher, Classical Teacher
Adam is a recently retired Principal Artist of The Australian Ballet, who boasts a remarkable 22-year dance career. He is a graduate of The Australian Ballet School and holds a Graduate Diploma of Dance Instruction from The Australian Ballet School’s Teacher Training Program.

KEVIN JACKSON
Classical Teacher
Kevin Jackson trained with The Australian Ballet School, graduating with an Advanced Diploma of Dance and a Corps De Ballet contract with The Australian Ballet for 2003. Kevin progressed through the ranks of The Australian Ballet, being promoted to Principal Artist in 2010. In addition, Kevin completed a Vocational Graduate Diploma in Elite Dance Instruction through The Australian Ballet School during his time with The Australian Ballet. Kevin retired as a Principal Artist from The Australian Ballet in 2020.

During his eighteen-year career, Kevin danced a wide range of Principal roles, including George Balanchine’s Apollo, Jerome Robbin’s A Suite of Dances, Prince Siegfried, Graeme Murphy’s Swan Lake, Onegin and Lensky, John Cranko’s Onegin, Oberon, Sir Fredrick Ashton’s The Dream. Kevin danced in works by Australian choreographers Stephen Page, Stephen Baynes, Tim Harbour and Alice Topp and international choreographers Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon, Alexei Ratmansky, Sir Peter Wright, William Forsythe, Nacho Duato and Jiří Kylián. His created roles include Ivan, Graeme Murphy’s Firebird, Romeo, Graeme Murphy’s Romeo and Juliet, Prince Désiré, David McAllister’s Sleeping Beauty and Spartacus, Lucas Jervies’ Spartacus.
Kevin won a Helpmann Award for his portrayal of John Neumeier’s Nijinsky in 2017 and was a nominee for the Benois de la Danse in 2018, where he danced in Moscow at the Bolshoi Theatre. Kevin’s guest appearances include American Ballet Theatre performing De Grieux in Sir Kenneth Macmillan’s Manon, 2014. Houston Ballet, The Nutcracker Prince in Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker, 2016 and West Australian Ballet, Albrecht in Aurélien Scannella and Sandy Delasalle, Giselle, 2019. Mr Jackson Joined The Australian Ballet School as an Artistic Teacher in 2022.

LUCAS JERVIES
Contemporary Teacher
Lucas Jervies is an Australian choreographer and director who works across ballet, contemporary dance, cabaret, opera and theatre. He is a graduate of The Australian Ballet School and the National Institute of Dramatic Art (in Directing). As a dancer, Lucas performed both classical and contemporary repertoire with The Australian Ballet, Dance Works Rotterdam and Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. As a choreographer, Lucas has created dance for companies worldwide, including The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, Queensland Ballet, West Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, Louisville Ballet, Singapore Dance Theatre, Milwaukee Ballet, Korzo Theatre Den Haag, Noverre Society Stuttgart Ballet and CoDarts Rotterdam University for the Arts. Other credits include choreographing Spartacus for The Australian Ballet, adapting and directing Roald Dahl’s The Witches for Griffin Theatre Company, and directing and choreographing Hidden Sydney: The Glittering Mile, an immersive cabaret for Vivid Festival. Lucas was choreographer for Belvoir Theatre’s award-winning production of Mr Burns; dramaturge for The Australian Ballet’s production of The Sleeping Beauty; movement director for the Helpmann Award nominated opera Fly Away Peter for Sydney Chamber Opera; choreographer for AIDA Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour for Opera Australia; and director and choreographer for Apples and Eve with Expressions Dance Company for Queensland Theatre’s Greenhouse Series.

Lucas has held positions as Affiliate Director at Griffin Theatre, Artistic Director of Buzz Dance Theatre, Rehearsal Director at Sydney Dance Company, Resident Choreographer at Louisville Ballet, and co-director of JACK Productions. Lucas was appointed Contemporary Teacher at The Australian Ballet School in 2021.

IRINA KONSTANTINOVA
Classical Teacher
Irina trained at the prestigious Perm Ballet School in Russia before joining the USSR State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. During her time as a Principal Artist there, Irina danced the lead or solos roles in many famous ballets including Romeo and Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, La Sylphide, Don Quixote and more!
After receiving a laureate from the Grand Prix International Competition in Baku (USSR), Irina accepted a position with the Kirov Ballet (later The Mariinsky Theatre) in St Petersburg. Irina also studied at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet where she graduated as a fully qualified teacher of the Vaganova method before joining us in 2001 as a Classical Teacher and Curriculum Development Assistant.

SERGEY KONSTANTINOV
Classical Teacher
Sergey studied ballet at the prestigious Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg and upon graduating, danced with the Ashkabad Opera and Ballet Theatre. Sergey was invited to join the Kirov Ballet (later Mariinsky Theatre) after winning second prize at the Grand Prix International Competition in Baku (USSR). During his 11 years at The Mariinsky, Sergey performed soloist roles in famous ballets including Swan Lake, Giselle, Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet and more. He has additionally worked with acclaimed choreographers such as Ratmansky and Neumiere and has toured Europe, the US and Asia. Sergey joined the School in 2004 and has since contributed to the development and success of our young dancers.

SABRINA LENZI
Classical Teacher
Sabrina graduated from Academié de Dance Classique de Montecarlo and began her career dancing with the Stuttgart Ballet. As a Principal, Sabrina performed the leading roles in many of John Cranko’s ballets. Eventually Sabrina joined Birmingham Royal Ballet as a Principal dancer where she performed in works by Ashton and MacMillan. Over the years, Sabrina has worked with many prominent figures in the ballet world including Marcia Marcia Haydée, David Bintley, Peter Wright and Maurice Béejart among others.

After retiring from performing, Sabrina joined the Houston Ballet Academy where she became a Ballet Mistress and Principal of the Upper School. She has also been invited to teach at the Houston Ballet Company, Colorado Ballet Company, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and Architanz in Tokyo over the years. Sabrina joined The Australian Ballet School in 2017 where she has coached and mentored our female students, providing an incredible wealth of knowledge over the years.

MELANIE MORAVSKI DECHNICZ
Character Teacher
A graduate of a Bachelor of Performing Arts, (Monash University) Melanie danced and trained with Virsky, Ukraine’s most prestigious dance company in Kyiv in 2001. She has also trained under many renowned Ukrainian choreographers including Mykola Kanevets, Sergei Zubatov, Sergei Makarov and Valery Debelyy.

In 2009 Melanie was awarded with the title Merited (Performing) Artist of Ukraine by the Ukrainian President.
Artistic Director of Lehenda Ukrainian Dance Company and The Lehenda School. Melanie is also the Character Lecturer at the Melbourne Conservatoire of Ballet. She has taught at dance ensembles and schools nationally and internationally, including The Australian Ballet School Summer School (annually) and The Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop. Melanie is trained to deliver the ‘Ballet Conservatoire’ training syllabus developed by Christine Walsh, former Principal Artist of the Australia Ballet Company, based of the Vaganova method.

LYNDELLE STEER
Specialist Ballet Coach, Classical Teacher
An alumna of The Australian Ballet School, she holds an Advanced Diploma in Dance and a Graduate Diploma of Elite Dance Instruction. Lyndelle’s professional dance career includes performances with The Australian Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, and the English National Ballet Company, where she toured internationally and showcased a diverse range of roles in Classical Ballet and Virtuosic Repertoire.

CHRISTINE VAVLADELLIS
Artistic Teacher
Christine Vavladellis began her journey with The Australian Ballet School in the year 2000 at the age of 10. She progressed through each year level and graduated in 2009 with an Advanced Diploma of Dance. Christine achieved her Bachelor of Health Sciences, with a major in Anatomy and Physiology, at La Trobe University in 2012 and went on to achieve a Master of Educational Leadership and Management, also at La Trobe University. Christine completed the Graduate Diploma in Elite Dance Instruction Course at The Australian Ballet School in 2014. Before teaching, Christine had the opportunity to travel with The Australian Ballet Dancers Company regional tour four times, and enjoyed performing the role of young Clara in The Nutcracker: Gift of a Dream by Leigh Rowles on two of these tours. Another performance highlight for Christine was dancing as a Cygnet in Swan Lake Act 2 for the School’s 2009 Graduate Exhibition. Christine started teaching at The Australian Ballet School in 2012 and currently teaches Early Learning Program students aged 3-10, and the After-School Program students in Levels 1-3. Christine also teaches conditioning classes for Level 1-3 students and additional Interstate Training Program classes. As an early learning specialist, Christine believes that learning in a fun, creative and engaging environment is vital for each child’s learning development. Christine believes the joy of dance should be nurtured, and the curiosity of each child fed with inspiration and the desire to keep learning.

NATALYA BOBENKO
Guest & Melbourne Community Access Teacher
Natalya has been teaching for over twenty years, participating in all Summer and Winter School programmes and guest teaching at the ABS since 2000.

Studying in many styles of dance, Natalya has had an extensive performing career in television, film and musical theatre. Natalya’s most recognised role was Maria in Saturday Night Fever, touring Australia, Asia and New Zealand – for which she received a Green Room Nomination. Dream Ballet Laurey in Oklahoma! (The Production Company) and dancing in front of Queen Elizabeth II at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester were career highlights.

For the past 20 years, Natalya has taught in prestigious schools around the country; and in the last 10 years, Natalya has played a major role in establishing the dance programme at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Musical Theatre). Natalya is thrilled to be a part of The Australian Ballet School’s faculty to assist, motivate and inspire our young budding participants.

Facilities
The School shares purpose-built facilities with The Australian Ballet, eight spacious studios, gymnasium, Pilates studio, library, classrooms, dressing rooms with laundry facilities, and the Dancers’ Lounge. The Centre also houses medical and physiotherapy facilities, a student common room with internet access. The school also has a boarding program and student residence designed specifically for our regional, interstate and international students. It accommodates up to 32 students in a safe and inclusive environment.

Performance Opportunities
Arts Centre Melbourne’s Annual Morning Melodies season.
The Australian Ballet School’s Annual Showcase, in Melbourne and one other city.
The Australian Ballet School’s Annual Summer Season
Level 8 students join The Australian Ballet company’s annual regional tour, performing nationally over multiple weeks.
Students occasionally perform the child roles for The Australian Ballet company’s main stage productions.

Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School VCASS

Years 7-12
57 Miles Street, Southbank VIC 3006
03 8644 8644
enquiries@vcass.vic.edu.au
vcass.vic.edu.au

The Victorian College of the Arts secondary school (VCASS) is a state government secondary school located in Melbourne arts precinct. The school is an audition based entry and offers opportunities for talented students where they can combine their specialist training needs with a high quality education from Year 7 through to Year 12.
The school’s Dance program is delivered by a range of expert teachers and visiting artists. The comprehensive dance curriculum covers classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, acrobatics, and both VCE and VET Dance. Students have the opportunity to work with visiting artists and participate in performances each semester. For information about the school including entry requirements and teachers visit vcass.vic.edu.au

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Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT)

Government High School Yrs 10-12
62 Murray Rd, Preston
03 9478 1333
ncat.vic.edu.au

Practical dance classes per week
Year 10 = 7 hours and 40 minutes
Year 11 = 7 hours and 40 minutes
Year 12 = 5 hours

Teachers
Lee-Anne Di Stefano – Dance Co-ordinator
Trained at Marie Walton- Mahon Dance Academy; accepted into VCA at 16 years of age; graduated with a BA Dance, employed in Singapore as a Professional dancer/choreographer/teacher 2000-2001. Completed a BA Teaching (Secondary)/BA Arts (Dance & English) double degree from Deakin University. Dance Co-ordinator at NCAT since 2003. Founder of Detour Dance Company with students and graduates of the college including representing Australia at Battlegrounds and touring nationally. More recently choreographed winning routine at DanceLife Unite 2019 ‘Jazz School’s Section’. In 2020 the students were awarded National Finalists in the Wakakirri Dance Competition. In 2021, 12 solo’s from the VCE and VET Dance subjects were invited to Top Class Dance a concert of the top performing students from the 2021 VCE Performance exmas, for scoring A+ and A in their solo VCE and VET exams.

Melissa Pham – Contemporary Specialist
Melissa trained at Melbourne City Ballet and studied fulltime dance at Brent Street in Sydney. She is a member of Scimm Dance Company and recently worked with Chunky Move in a short development of a new work. Of recent, Melissa will be touring with Stephanie Lake Dance Company for ‘Manifesto’. Melissa has been featured in several music videos for artists such as George Alice, Tash Sultana, George Maple, Kite String Tangle, Isaiah Firebrace and more.

Jack Rowen – Jazz & Contemporary Specialist
Jack trained at the Queensland Dance School of Excellence and Ministry of Dance. Jack is a member of Scimm Dance Company and has toured with Step One Dance Company in New York City last year. Jack recently signed contracts as a dancer for Phantom of the Opera and the Wedding Singing.

Kym Smith – Latin/Ballroom Specialist
Kym Smith is one of the most experienced Dancesport Coaches in Australia and is the Principal of Dance Worx in Essendon, a full time competitive based dance school where she has been responsible for training some of Australia’s best Dancesport competitors for many years. She spent time overseas developing her own dancing career and represented Australia on multiple occasions with a career highlight of being a Grand Finalist in the World 10 Dance event! Her success in Australia resulted in her winning, with her partner Shane Hocking, three Australian Professional Championship titles and multiple State Championships.

Lochlan Erard – Jazz/Musical Theatre Specialist
Lochlan studied Musical Theatre and Dance Teaching and Management at Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance. He also trained with Marko Panzic in The Dream Dance Company’s Show Business. Lochlan performed across the world with Celebrity Cruise Lines as a Production Cast Dancer. Lochlan has choreographed a variety of musical and dance related productions in Melbourne and is a teacher at various studios.

Patti Chibi – Commercial Specialist
NCAT Specialist commercial teacher. Patti has gained her training from a range of international and local choreographers/teachers. She is a commercial and heels teacher at O2 and Passion Dance studios as well as a leading commercial choreographer in Melbourne.

Facilities
Two brand new full equipped dance studio’s, with ballet barres, mirrors, sprung floors, dressing rooms, costume cupboards, student pigeon holes, sets and props including a $25,000 catwalk or platform and stairs used for various productions.
Dance rooms measure:
Dance room A- 13metres x 12 metres
Dance room B-  9 meters x 8.5 metres.
Fully equipped state of the art theatre to the value of $4.5 million, including lighting and sound bio box, seating capacity of 340, backstage dressing and make-up rooms and toilet facilities.


Performance & touring opportunities
We film our works throughout the year for our Instagram as well as regular photoshoots. Students perform in house performances in the school theatre and studio showings showcasing group and solo works. Please view our Instagram: @ncatdance