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 | Lessons from my Students, Teaching Reflections
To many of my students and parents I am just Miss Mel…Director and Dance School teacher. But there’s another side of my life beyond dance of which I am equally proud. I have a BA in Disability Studies and enjoyed a rewarding pre-dance career in the disability...
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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