by Peninsula School of Dance | Uncategorized
The Peninsula School of Dance has been operating out the Rosebud community hall and before that in Mornington for over 53 years. Formerly known as the Rosebud Ballet School it started its Rosebud beginnings in 1961 with 23 students, pianist and a talented dance...
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...
by Peninsula School of Dance | PSD - Our Story, Teaching Reflections
What a year!! It has been enormous on so many levels. It goes without saying that we could not have achieved our move into our new studio without the incredible support of many wonderful people. In particular, my husband Robbie who worked day and night for months on...
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