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

Introduction

D & D PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL was established in 1996 and has evolved over thirteen years to become one of the leading performing arts schools on the Coast. With the main emphasis being DIVERSITY in DANCE, D & D is able to offer expert training in almost all of the dance genres, as well as acrobatics, vocal coaching, microphone technique, drama and performance.

School Mission Statement

D & D Performing Arts School is dedicated, committed and passionate about all facets of entertainment. Our philosophy is to pursue everything with drive and determination, encouraging all our students to reach their full potential, achieving outstanding results and more importantly, preparing them for future careers in the performing arts.

Staff Profile:

Alison Cosgriff, Principal
Education:
  • BA, Physical Education
  • Diploma of Dance Instruction
  • Diploma Teaching
  • Member of Ballet Australasia Limited and National Dance Association, Cert.3 Jazz.
  • Graduate Diploma of Dance

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

Aims and Objectives

  • Act as a support and catalyst for students wanting to pursue a professional career in the performing arts
  • Provide professional guidance for students who may wish to gain teaching qualifications in RAD Ballet, BAL Jazz & Tap
  • Provide students with a lifelong interest in all areas of performing arts by offering a wide range of opportunities to develop their skills
  • Develop students’ cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain of learning
  • Build and foster self-discipline and confidence
  • Instill in students the importance of punctuality, reliability, autonomy and responsible behaviour

Services and Benefits

  • Professional qualified staff
  • Four fully-equipped air-conditioned studios
  • Sprung floors & Harlequin flooring
  • Student scholarships
  • Studio & Costume Hire
  • New & second-hand Dancewear
  • Annual Concert
  • Disco Birthday Party Venue
D and D School of Performing Art Students
Dates to Remember:
Concert 2010
Gold Coast Arts Centre
Saturday, 11th December
Eisteddfod Rehearsal Week
Monday 12th April -
Friday 16th April
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