by Peninsula School of Dance | For Mums and Dads
Our studio’s at Peninsula School of Dance are buzzing at the moment. Term four is here and the excitement is building. Coming off the back of a very cold Melbourne winter students and teachers are peeling of the winter woolies, enjoying the lengthened daylight hours...
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...
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 | Lessons from my Students, Teaching Reflections
I was teaching class tonight and it was a challenging class. Lots of various needs amongst the students from a little one with a troubled home, to another who was struggling to fit in socially and the rest well they were just tired and ratty. I had pulled out all my...
by Peninsula School of Dance | PSD - Our Story, Teaching Reflections
Growing up as a young dancer my teacher had a picture just like this above one of the barres I often stood at. The picture intrigued me. It spoke of dedication, determination & hard work, I so admired that person. Ballet is often perceived as...
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