As well as our regular classes and courses we run one off workshop days and classes with guest teachers.
The workshops have a special learning focus, or are an opportunity to try something new.
Some of our previous guest teachers renowned in their dance area of expertise include David Mc Allister, Francois Klaus, Robyn Klaus, Lisa Bolte, Rachel Walsh, Amy Hollingsworth, Daniel Gaudiello, Noi Tolmer, David Kierce, Christine Denny, Elise May, Alana Sargent, Clare Morehen, Karen Donovan, and Matthew Lawrence.
Current & Upcoming Workshops
Our Winter Workshops for 2021 were on
Costs
One 1 hr 15min – $25
One 1hr workshop – $20
Two or more workshops – $20 each
Winter Workshops 2021 August 15th
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| Stretch with Fletch FULL A gentle warm up for the day includes tai chi, basic yoga moves, lots of stretching with a sprinkle of activation of core and posture exercises. Graham Fletcher | |||
| Ballet Level 2 and up Shane Weatherby | Ballet Class Basics Suitable for Prep L1 or L1 Includes fundamental elements of ballet technique as well as class structure and etiquette Vanessa Mafe |
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| Ballet - Repertoire Suitable for Level 1 and up Learn a choreography inspired by the Romantic Era. Can be attended with or without pointe shoes. Vanessa Mafe | Tap Beginner/Level 1 Learn a Routine Me and My Shadow (Robbie Williams) Justine Dillon | Contemporary All Levels Gain insight into the creative process of Lizzie and Zaimon's latest creative work. Participants will play with rhythm and movement and build musical awareness as well as learn simple tools to get creative with manipulating movement to develop their own artistry. |
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| Ballet - Repertoire Suits Level 2 and up Blue Bird solo from The Sleeping Beauty. Can be attended with or without pointe shoes Laura Hidalgo | Tap Level 2 Learn a routine Hit Me With Your Best Shot From Rock of Ages . Marnie Vuksan | Mens Ballet class Level 1 and up A focus on strength building and allegro and pirouettes Shane Weatherby |
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| Jazz All levels A Westside Story Marnie Vuksan |
Winter Workshop Intructors
Co-founder and director of independent dance theatre company Prying Eye, whose performances were nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Dance for the Australian Dance Awards.
Marnie has been teaching for 6 years and has her CSTD teachers certificate in both the tap and jazz syllabus. Always continuing to expand her knowledge and skills, she has performed at many corporate gigs and taught a variety of styles and ages around Australia.
Shane has had an extensive and varied career working with QLD Ballet, overseas and in dance education.
Graham was accepted into the Queensland Ballet in 1990 and quickly moved through the ranks dancing Principal roles in “Carmen”, “Carmina Burana”, “Scherazade” and had principal roles created on him including “Sleeping Beauty”, “The Tempest”, “Bolero”, “Medea” and “Burning”.
After graduating from Stuttgart Ballet School in Germany, Vanessa joined The Queensland Ballet under the direction of Harold Collins becoming a featured artist in 1985.