2012
GUIDE to FULL-TIME dance EDUCATION
Many children dream of being a ballerina. Chin raised with purpose, arms high above head, they twirl clumsily around the living room and leap tirelessly in the air. Sooner or later they’re bound to say, “I want to dance.” Now what do you do? How do you know if the time is right? Where’s the best place to start? This full-time guide to dance education will assist you to make informed choices about your son or daughters passion for dance. It breaks down the important parts when making decisions. Dance teaches children how to cooperate and support each other’s efforts; encourages them to work in harmony with others; helps establish a child’s spatial relationships; and promotes discipline and responsibility. Choosing a dance school for your child is a personal experience. Consider the following points: location, quality of teaching staff, pathways to further a career in dance, fee structure and your ‘gut feeling’. The Guide gives parents the advice they need to make their child’s dance experiences both enjoyable and constructive. Editor.
Contents School Davidia Lind Dance Centre
Qld
Page No.
Brisbane
5
School
WA
Western Australian Conservatoire of Ballet
Perth
School
VIC
4
Melbourne Dance Theatre
Melbourne
6
Jasons Colemans Ministry of Dance
Melbourne
7
School
NSW
NAISDA
Central Coast
P
8
Are you a deadly dancer? Indigenous Dance School Explore the world of dance & culture at NAISDA. Try it before you decide
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NAISDA – proudly dancing on Darkinjung land
Come to NAISDA Dance College on the Central Coast of NSW
4 - 7 October, 2011
Contact Karen McCann on 1800 117 116 for more information Abstudy will pay all your travel and accommodation costs. www.naisda.com.au
Take classes and meet other people. Study full time but come home twice a year. This could be the career for you. . . . and it’s free to try out.