by Peninsula School of Dance | Teaching Reflections
When I took over the reigns of Rosebud Ballet school back in 2006 I did not imagine that the school’s long held tradition of Annual Choreography competition would quickly become my favourite event of the year. It’s a long held tradition with perpetual trophies...
by Peninsula School of Dance | For Mums and Dads, Teaching Reflections
Exam Season is almost here! It is exam season at Peninsula School of Dance and many of our students are busy learning and refining syllabus work. If you are wondering what on earth exams are all about, and whether or not your child should participate in one, then read...
by Peninsula School of Dance | For Mums and Dads, Teaching Reflections
When a little girl enters our studios and commences ballet there is usually an immediate desire to be like the big girls and dance “en pointe”. Our walls are full of beautiful pictures of ballerinas dancing in Pointe shoes, and as we engage in improvisation and...
by Peninsula School of Dance | PSD - Our Story, Teaching Reflections, Uncategorized
I’m just back from escorting a groups of students to the Victorian Dance Festival (VDF) for the 2nd year running. The event was yet again a superb weekend, and the students and I have returned on a post festival high. I am a Proud VDF Junkie I been pondering why I’ve...
by Peninsula School of Dance | For Mums and Dads, Lessons from my Students, PSD - Our Story, Teaching Reflections
In theatres & dance studios across Australia you will hear teachers, students, dancers, technicians, stage hands calling out Chookas. An endearing word, but as a child I had no idea what it meant, I just knew I was supposed to say it. I loved it, as a young dancer...
by Peninsula School of Dance | PSD - Our Story, Teaching Reflections
I am really not interested in churning out “the best” dancers. What I am interested in is helping kids reach their full potential. I believe wholeheartedly that dance contributes so much more to our lives than just a series of movements. Time and time again I have...
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