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STAFF - CLASSICAL BALLET |
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Kate Reilly - Principal & Classical Ballet Teacher Graduate Diploma in Classical Ballet Teaching University of Melbourne- Faculty: Victorian College of the Arts Bachelor of Dance University of Melbourne- Faculty: Victorian College of the Arts State-Examined Classical Dancer John Cranko School, Stuttgart, Germany- Division: State Ballet Academy
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Background Kate completed her professional dance education State-Examined Classical Dancer at the John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany. Her teacher studied at the famous Vaganova Ballet Academy in St Petersburg and as such, Miss Reilly's teaching methods are based on the Russian method which is widely regarded as the best ballet training system in the world. After her professional dancing career, Kate returned to Australia to attend the Victorian College of the Arts where she was awarded the Bachelor of Dance, an award in contemporary dance performance, and the Postgraduate Diploma in Classical Ballet Teaching. In 2008 Kate was contracted by the Out There- The Australian Ballet in Schools to teach and present dance in primary schools throughout Victoria. She also performed around Australia with Andre Rieu's World Stadium Tour. |
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Alice Vincent - Classical Ballet Teacher Alice trained in classical ballet under Leeanne Rutherford at Ballet Theatre of Victoria, Melbourne. At 19 years of age, she gained a contract with Alberta Ballet, Canada, and entered the company as the youngest member. Following this a desire to gain a greater understanding of her art form took her to Switzerland, where she was offered a soloist contract with one of Europe's most respected classical ballet companies, Zurich Ballet. During her four years with the company Alice danced roles in such classics as Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Don Quixote and Coppelia, and performed in Paris, Bangkok, Singapore, Turkey, Munich and Edinburgh, as well as at home in Zurich. Recently retired from her professional career due to an injury, she maintains her love of ballet through teaching. She particularly enjoys sharing the experience she gained overseas, and aims to form a connection between the mental and physical aspects of classical ballet with her students. |
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Anna Martin - Jazz Teacher Anna commenced dance lessons as a very young child and has studied across a wide variety of dance styles, with extensive performance and competition experience in jazz, contemporary and cabaret. In New Zealand Anna studied across the New Zealand (NZAMD, JDNZ), American (AJDA) and British (ISTD) jazz syllabi and was nominated for the NZAMD National Scholarship Award at the age of 16. She later spent a year studying Dance and Theatre Arts on a full-time scholarship in Auckland. Now in Melbourne, Anna is undertaking a VET Certificate Level III in Performing Arts and studying toward a Master of Arts (Art Management) degree. Anna's teaching and choreographic experience extends from broadway jazz to hip-hop. |
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