by Peninsula School of Dance | For Mums and Dads, Lessons from my Students, Teaching Reflections
When I first took over the reins at Peninsula School of Dance many of my senior dancers were just tiny tots in tutus. I’ve watched them grow not just as dancers but as young adults, and I am proud of the people they are becoming. They are a credit to their parents, to...
by Peninsula School of Dance | PSD - Our Story, Teaching Reflections
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting my business story at Bloom Network. Bloom is a local business network for women. It is full to the brim with talented, driven & inspiring female business entrepreneurs. It was such an honour to be able to share my story...
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 | 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 | 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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