Ryde City Council Community Directory, Prepared March 2021 Arts, Recreation & Leisure Arts and Craft..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Bands & Choirs .............................................................................................................................. 2 Dance Lessons .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Drama & Theatre ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Galleries & Museums ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Sporting Clubs and Groups ............................................................................................................................... 8 Tennis Courts .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Social Clubs and Groups ................................................................................................................................. 16 Arts and Craft Children's Art Classes 0423 257 603 33 Wingate Ave, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] Art lessons in drawing and design, painting, figures, colour and landscapes, crafts and sculpture. Qualified teacher. 1 hour classes. Junior and Senior classes. Years 1-12. City of Ryde Art Society [email protected] www.cityofrydeartsociety.com.au/ Classes provided in painting with oils, watercolour, acrylics, charcoal and pencils at all levels, adult or school students, with a demonstration of the technique or use of medium. Special workshops are also held throughout the year. Annual exhibition held at Willandra House. Clement Art School 0414 435 388 Suite 9, 225 Rowe St, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.clementart.com.au Art school for children from beginners to advanced. Classes include drawing, painting, comic, t-shirt painting and computer art. Lin's Chinese Painting College 02 9858 4743 19 Daffodil St, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.chinesepaintingcollege.com.au Chinese painting classes for beginners, intermediate & advanced. Limit of 10 to class. Disclaimer: All information is supplied by individual service providers and no guarantee can be given as to its accuracy. Inclusion of a service does not imply endorsement or 1 recommendation. Ryde City Council Community Directory, Prepared March 2021 Community Bands & Choirs Joubert Singers Inc. 0412 230 626 Gladesville-Boronia Park Uniting Church, 93 Pittwater Rd, Boronia Park 2111 [email protected] www.joubertsingers.org.au Established adult choir. Phone to sit in on rehearsal. Perform 3-4 varied concerts a year. Kevinwood Orchestra 02 9874 2809 Haseler Centre, 32 Hillview Rd, Eastwood 2122 [email protected] www.kevinwood.org Junior and senior orchestras for people who are proficient in an orchestral instrument. 4-5 concerts per year on Sun afternoons. Major involvement in Festival of St Cecilia. Available for community functions. Very active Handbell group. Associated choirs: St Kevins Choristers, St Kevins Young Choristers, St Kevins Mens Gregorian Choir. Macquarie University Singers Balaclava Rd, Macquarie University 2109 [email protected] www.mus.org.au The singers include staff & students from the University & people from the community. Choral music performed on campus, local venues & Sydney Opera House. Northern Suburbs Pipe Band 0409 158 237 Marist Sister’s College, 66A Woolwich Rd, Woolwich 2110 www.northernsuburbspipeband.wordpress.com The band is comprised of pipers, snare drummers, tenor drummers, a bass drummer and a drum major. The band members come from all walks of life and backgrounds but are united in their love of pipe bands and Scottish music. Band participates in the annual ANZAC Day March in Sydney, private functions, celebratory street marches such as the Greek National Day March, social functions and Highland Days like Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands. Ryde City Concert Band 0417 439 456 2 Cutler Pde, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.rccb.org.au A local amateur band with open membership. Available for functions. Not a marching band. Disclaimer: All information is supplied by individual service providers and no guarantee can be given as to its accuracy. Inclusion of a service does not imply endorsement or 2 recommendation. Ryde City Council Community Directory, Prepared March 2021 SydneySiders Express Harmony Chorus 0418 439 088 Ryde Anglican Centre, cnr Church St and Gowrie St, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.sydneysiders.org Acapella four part harmony singing. Aim of the Chorus is to encourage and enjoy the Barbershop art form, followed by the enjoyment of sharing our craft by singing to the community. Supports the Oncology Unit at Westmead Children's Hospital with a big fundraising concert. Dance Lessons A Little Buenos Aries 0411 458 830 Classes held at St Anthony's Church Hall, Cnr Agincourt & Balaclava Rds, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au Specialised in Argentine Tango classes, workshop. Customised Choreography for wedding or special event. Weekly and monthly social dance, Annual Tango Ball for students to enjoy Tango culture. Alegria Dance Studio 0414 337 624 Held at North Ryde Community Church, Cutler Pde, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.alegria.com.au Classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and Spanish dancing. Avenue D Performance Studio 0408 252 458 North Ryde Scout Hall, 225 Coxs Rd, North Ryde 2113 [email protected] www.avenued.com.au Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, stretch, hip hop, boys only, before school, adults, tiny tots and showgroup. Available for all abilities from ages 3 through to adult. Body Beat Dance Studio 0412 946 065 1087 Victoria Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.latinexplosion.com.au Classes and private lessons in Wedding Dances, Ballroom, Latin, Tap, Ballet, Salsa, Street Latin, Swing, Rock & Roll, Hip Hop, Breakdance and other styles of dance. Kids classes. Disclaimer: All information is supplied by individual service providers and no guarantee can be given as to its accuracy. Inclusion of a service does not imply endorsement or 3 recommendation. Ryde City Council Community Directory, Prepared March 2021 Dance Inc 02 9705 0512 Boronia Park Uniting Church Hall, 93 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.danceinc.com.au Dance Inc. provides classes for all ages in Jazz, Classical Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Tiny Tots, Contemporary, Boys Only Hip Hop, Singing, Private singing & Acrobatics. There is something for everyone. Beginners to Advanced welcome! Dance school 0431 116 017 1043 Victoria Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.vibzstudio.com.au Dance studio teaching all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, and READY SET DANCE & READY SET BALLET. Private lessons available. Imagination Dance 0458 333 063 GladesHill Presbyterian Church, 2 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.imaginationdance.com.au Joyful, engaging and imaginative classes for children from 20 months-12 years. Ballet, jazz, mummy + me, musical theatre and performance classes available. Classes in Gladesville, Lane Cove West, Naremburn and Mosman. Inspirations Dance Centre 0421 878 329 1017 Victoria Rd, West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.inspirationsdancecentre.com.au/ Ballroom, New Vogue & Latin American dancing lessons for all ages both private and classes. Jdance Performance Studio 02 9868 4830 78 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.jdance.com.au Adults, senior & junior dancing classes, including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, acrobatics, zumba and contemporary dance. Jenan School of Dance 0403 921 566 Congregational Church Hall, Cnr. Ferdinand St & Alexandra St, Hunters Hill 2110 [email protected] www.jenandance.com We are a dance school that offers RAD Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Stretch and conditioning classes. Classes begin for students ages 3 and up. Disclaimer: All information is supplied by individual service providers and no guarantee can be given as to its accuracy. Inclusion of a service does not imply endorsement or 4 recommendation. Ryde City Council Community Directory, Prepared March 2021 Rhapsody Studios 02 9817 2805 181a Ryde Rd, Gladesville 2111 [email protected] www.rhapsodystudios.com.au Studio offering classes in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Boys Hip Hop, RAD Ballet, Contemporary, Eisteddfod teams, Little Stars (1-4 years), combo classes (4-7 years), Acro, Stretch and Conditioning classes. Stepaside Studios 0402 024 732 Cnr Victoria Rd & Chatham Rd (entry via 2 Graf Av), West Ryde 2114 [email protected] www.stepaside.com.au Jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, zumba, drama, stretch and fitness classes. The Edge Dance Centre 0412 582 189 Midway Shopping Centre, Suite F6-8, 117 North Rd, Ryde 2112 [email protected] www.edgedance.com.au R.A.D. Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Singing, Acting and Irish dancing classes. Xtreme Energy Dance 0416 889 931 Scout Hall, 72 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield 2122 [email protected] www.xtremeenergydance.com.au Children's dance class offering a diverse range