D & D School of Performing Arts Dance Styles - Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap - Street and Technique, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Singing, Acrobatics, Eisteddfod Team, Professional Workz

Introduction

D & D School of Performing Arts, formerly known as D & D School of Dance and Drama was established late in 1996. The name 'D and D' originally stood for dance and drama and the studio principals were Alison Cosgriff and Michelle Crawshaw. Upon dissolving the drama aspect in 1998, Alison Cosgriff, the principal of D & D School of Dance, promoted the original 'D and D' through the words 'Drive and Determination'. In 2000 the school was changed into a school of performing arts promoting all that was taught there: dance, drama/acting, singing and acrobatics.

School Mission Statement

The D & D School of Performing Arts is dedicated, committed and passionate about all facets of entertainment. Our philosophy is to pursue everything with drive and determination. This will allow us to perform to our highest potential, achieving maximum results and most importantly to do and be our best!

Staff Profile:

Alison Cosgriff, Principal
Education:
  • BA, Physical Education
  • Diploma of Dance Instruction
  • Diploma Teaching
  • Senior First Aid
  • Member of Ballet Australasia Limited and National Dance Association.
  • Graduate Diploma of Dance
  • M.B.B.D.S

Carol Kettlewell, Principal
Education:
  • Registered Teaching Member RAD
  • RAD Teaching Diploma - specialising in Grades (Distinction)
  • RAD Teaching Diploma - specialising in Vocational Grades (Distinction)
  • Practical Teaching Supervisor for RAD
School Aims:
  • Act as a support and catalyst for students wanting to pursue a professional career in the performing arts arena
  • Provide professional training for students who want to gain teaching qualifications in RAD ballet, BAL tap and jazz and Broken Beat Hip Hop.
  • Provide students with a lifelong interest in all areas of performing arts
  • Develop students' cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain of learning
  • Build and foster self-discipline and confidence
  • Instil in students the importance of punctuality, reliability, autonomy and responsible behaviour
  • Offer students a wide range of opportunities to develop their skills in performing arts
  • Employ committed staff with advanced skills in their teaching area
  • Provide a support network for parents, students and staff
  • Provide the students with much enjoyment
Services and Benefits
  • Four (4) fully-equipped air-conditioned studios.
    • Student Scholarships.
  • Quarterly Newsletter/Eisteddfod Newsletters.
  • Quarterly Dance Awards.
  • New and Second hand dance wear.
  • Costume Hire.
  • Private Lessons.
  • Information on auditions/workshops.
  • Annual Concert and Studio Eisteddfod.
  • Disco Birthday Parties.
Dates to Remember:
Number 1 Annual Concert
Gold Coast Arts Centre,
Friday, December 5th
6:45 p.m. start.
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