KIMBERLEY WOODGER DANCE ACADEMY EBOOK INFORMATION THE STUDIO Over 22 years of dance teaching excellence. Dance Classes for Girls and Boys. The Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy aims to provide a friendly atmosphere for children of all ages to learn different types of dance.We provide a wide range of classes for all ages and abilities. From Contemporary Dance, Creative Dance, Acro Dance, Musical Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Adult Classes and Ballet, we follow the syllabi of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance (CSTD) for Tap and Jazz. We also offer students to opportunity to complete their Certificate 111 in Dance CUA30113. Nationally recognised qualifications. Pupils are also prepared for examinations and awards and also have the opportunity to take part in dance productions, competitions, eisteddfods and other various performance opportunities. We have fully equipped studios located at Morningside Central Shopping Centre. Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy is a centre of creativity and high energy. We inspire you to live more by dancing more. We offer dancers of all levels a place to explore and create, to build self-confidence and self-discipline. Come and connect with others who share a love of dance. We are a produce support of the arts, and produce several dance shows every year to promote new talent and expose the general public to the art and beauty of dance. Classes are held at: Our three fully equipped studios. Sprung floors, Mirrors, Air Con, Ballet Barre's, Professional Dance Studios. Level 1, Morningside Central, 25 Junction Rd, Morningside, Brisbane. We have a Dancewear shop at our Morningside Studios. Shop Hours: (Order Online) Go to our SHOP ONLINE Dancewear page. www.kwda.com.au By appointment OR the following times: Monday - 8.30am to 9am Tuesday - 3pm to 3.30pm Wednesday - by appointment Thursday - 8.30am to 9am & 3.00pm to 3.30pm Friday - By appointment Saturday - 8am to 10.30am Address: Morningside Central Shopping Centre Level 1, 25 Junction Rd, Morningside, Brisbane Tele: 07 3399 7943 Mobile: Kimberley 0412125857 Studio 1 - Large size studio with foyer area. mirrors, ballet barres, tarkett, air-con, sprung floor (120sqm) Studio 2 - Medium size studio with Mirrors, barres, tarkett, air-con, sprung floor (70sqm) Studio 3 - Large size studio with mirrors, barres, tarkett, air-con, Sprung floor (80sqm) OUR TEACHERS All of our teachers are professional and qualified teachers who have a passion for dance, and for teaching others to dance. In addition to being highly accomplished in their fields, they are also energetic, positive and caring people. Kimberley Bennett-Woodger ARAD, RADRTS, CSTD aff. Kimberley began her dance training in Sydney under Dawn and Joy Ransley, and was fortunate to be chosen to dance on numerous occasions as a child performer with ‘The Australian Ballet Company’. Kimberley also danced annually in ‘Christmas at the Opera House’ and for many years was a member of ‘The Sydney Youth Ballet Company. In Brisbane she continued her training and obtained her Advanced Certificate with ‘The Royal Academy of Dance’ and was principal dancer with the ‘Ballet Theatre of Queensland Company". Kimberley danced in many Ballets including: Le Beau Danube "Street Dancer", Tanabata, The Waltz, Pas de Six, Snow Scenes "Red Skater", Les Sylphides, Coppelia "Dawn", Sylvia, Symphony in C and Garth Welch's production of Beauty and the Beast just to name a few. Kimberley performed with THE BOLSHOI BALLET in "Le Corsaire". Kimberley performed with AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE in "Swan Lake". After dancing in World Expo 88 (Bligh's Follies- Aquacade Show) working with choreographers Robyn Moase and John O’Connell (Strictly Ballroom, Romeo & Juliet), Kimberley also danced in Stage an TV productions in Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong (Dance Captain) and was lead dancer at Disneyland. Kimberley also enjoyed a successful career in Irish National Dancing achieving, five times Australian Irish Figure Dancing Champion and five times N.S.W. Irish Figure Dancing Champion. With 30 years teaching experience in Hong Kong (Danceland), Japan (Professional Dance Centre), England (Freelance teacher) and Australia, Kimberley is an Associate and Registered Teacher with ‘The Royal Academy of Dance’ London and since 2011 a "mentor" for RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS), and an affiliated member of ‘The Australian Teachers of Dancing Association’. Kimberley a former Chairperson of The South-East Queensland Panel of The Royal Academy of Dance and a RAD CBTS mentor. Katya Bennett-Woodger ARAD, RADRTS. Katya begun her training under her mother at the age of 3. Katya obtained very high distinctions in all her Royal Academy of Dance Examinations to Advanced Two. Katya was accepted into The Australian Ballet School Junior Extension program and The Queensland Ballet Associate Program. Katya performed with The Queensland Ballet in their 50th Anniversary International Gala. Katya has won many awards including - Winner Jacqueline Morland Awards Intermediate Section. Most promising Classical Ballet Dancer - Redcliffe Eisteddfod. Katya performed with Ballet Theatre of Queensland and danced many ballets including, Pinocchio,, Coppelia, The Sleeping Princess. A Adventure of Don Quixote, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "Dopey", Alice in Wonderland "Dormouse", and Cinderella. Katya graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with her Certificate of Ballet Teacher Studies. Katya has a very keen interest in contemporary and lyrical choreography as her works have been very successful in competitions. Katya has achieved the highest level in Speech and Drama AMEB receiving excellent results. Katya is the owner and photographer, "dancers.of.brisbane" - instagram page. Our Staff and Guest Teachers KATHRYN HARRISON A.R.A.D., RADRTS, ABS Dip DONNA MYERS C.S.T.D. AMY-ROSE SWINDELLS C.S.T.D. TAMA BARRY - FORMER QLD BALLET & SCOTTISH BALLET SUSAN HOGARD A.R.A.D., SOLO SEAL FORMER PRINCIPAL ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET GUY WHEATSTONE RADRTS - QLD BALLET COMPANY KAREN MULLER - QLD CONTEMPORARY YOUTH BALLET COMPANY DIRECTOR ZOE DOONAR A.R.A.D.- QLD BALLET COMPANY & KWDA ALUMNI GARETH BELLING - FORMER QLD BALLET COMPANY KIM STOKES ABS DIP, REHEARSAL DIRECTOR BALLET THEATRE OF QUEENSLAND CLASSES MUMMY & ME - BABY DANCE (18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS) The Baby Dance class is a magical introduction to dance for the 18m months to 3 years old child. A fun filled half-hour class that engages the child in age appropriate activities incorporating drama, music and props with the excitement of basic dance steps, creative movement, and vocabulary. For the little “Tiny Tots” and Mummy, or Daddy, dances with them. A lovely introduction to dance with the security of Mum and Dad joining in with the fun! CREATIVE DANCE - 3 TO 5 YEARS Creative Movement is a pre-dance/ballet class for girls and boys. The emphasis is on fun and creativity. The class utilizes music, movement and coordination activities as an early introduction to dance. This program has been specifically designed to develop the appropriate skills of the tiny, young dancer. ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE CLASSICAL BALLET - RAD Students are accepted for Beginners classes and all Grade work in the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum. Students are entered for annual examinations. Private coaching lessons and individual preparation for exams and competition work are available. The Kimberley Woodger Dance Academy offers a friendly and safe dance environment in fully equipped dance studios. The safe and correct training of your child is one of our major concerns and ‘The Royal Academy of Dance’ Syllabus has been devised with great care. It progresses a child in stages demanding no more of a young body than with which it can easily cope. JAZZ (CSTD) & HIP HOP is for ages 3 and up. Dance movements taught to a variety of latest music. Jazz & Hip Hop/Funk are very popular forms of dance. Great fun. Jazz dance is always popular because it’s fast, upbeat and utilises a variety of modern music. Not only is it a good workout but it also provides students with the knowledge of a variety of styles, good musicality, a limbered body, and the ability to think/learn quickly. CSTD Jazz examinations are offered, and results are always excellent. HIP HOP DANCE Workshops coming soon in Term 3 & 4, 2020. Further information coming soon. TAP DANCE (CSTD) Is for ages 3 and up. Dance movements taught to a variety of latest music. Great fun. Tap dance is always popular because it’s fast, upbeat and utilises a variety of modern music. Not only is it a good workout but it also provides students with the knowledge of a variety of styles, good musicality, a limbered body, and the ability to think/learn quickly. CSTD Tap examinations are offered, and results are always excellent. CONTEMPORARY DANCE Is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern dance, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. This is a very popular class. ACRODANCE Is a specifically for dancers. It is a genre of dance which incorporates elements of gymnastics, jazz, balancing, tumbling, and basic contortion. Students learn Acrobatic tricks such as handstands, cartwheels, chest stands, elbow stands, walkovers, side and front aerials and tumbling. Trick movements are usually executed slowly to emphasize gracefulness, body lines and picturesque extension. MUSICAL THEATRE Musical theatre students learn techniques for integrating acting, singing and dancing for musical theatre performances. Musical Theatre provides skills which helps in developing their confidence and ability to combine singing, dance and acting; becoming a true ‘triple- threat’ performer. EISTEDDFODS AND PERFORMANCE Competition teams offers students a opportunity to dance with dedication and commitment as well as having a lot of fun with our competition teams. Students to learn and improve their stage skills & performance as many aspire to a career in the dance industry.