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DEBRA WEYMES, Principal
L.C.B.A - C.I.C.B.
21727VIC Certificate IV in Teaching Cecchetti Classical Ballet
Debra received training in the Cecchetti method, RAD syllabus & Russian method ballet, and tap dancing, jazz & national.
Debra is a registered teacher, with over 30 years experience, and specializes in teaching students from 9 years in the Cecchetti Grade and Major exams to Advanced 2 & teacher qualification training.
Debra also takes Open Ballet/Pointe, Jazz & Tap classes and students are trained for competition work in troupes and solos/duos.
 
SUZETTE SPERL, Principal
Training (including full-time course) in Cecchetti syllabus, Russian method and RAD syllabus ballet, and also tap, jazz and national, has equipped Suzette with much knowledge to pass on to her students.
With over 30 years experience, Suzette specializes in the teaching of young students aged 3-10 years. She is known for her patience, and delivers fun and interesting classes in ballet, jazz and tap to inspire both girls & boys.
Suzette trains select students for competitions in solos/duos and troupe work.
 

RENEE VON SENDEN

Senior Jazz/Hip Hop Teacher
Renee is an accomplished dancer/teacher/choreographer with many years professional experience in Australia and overseas. She has a Diploma of Performing Arts (Dance), Dance World 301.
Renee has been in TV commercials; Bonds and Jetstar, as a featured dancer, Robert Gallup Extreme Magic-China Tour (dancer), Meatloaf “Last World Tour” Australia (dancer), and more recently Choreographer/featured dancer for numerous performances including Fringe Festival “Spun”, “Pout” Corporate Girl Group, and Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards – Hisense Arena as back-up dancer for Jessica Mauboy, Cassie Davis and Guy Sebastian.
 
LAUREN STUTE
Adult Tap, Jazz & Ballet Teacher
Lauren was trained at Toorak School of Dancing for 14 years and obtained Cecchetti Intermediate (Advanced 1) certificate. Lauren's musicality, memory and great dancing always put her centre front for competition work, and she received many awards in ballet, jazz and tap.
Lauren has been teaching young students since 2001 and Adult classes since 2007.
 
KRISTINE OWENS
Adult Tap & Jazz Teacher

Kristine was trained at Toorak School of Dancing for 16 years and attained the Cecchetti Ballet Advanced 2 certificate. She has received many awards in dance competitions, and performed in the Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Kristine has three years’ teaching experience with young students, and is excited to be taking the adult classes.

Kristine has completed a bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University.

 
   
   
Camberwell South VIC 3124 ~ For further details, phone Sylvia 03 9555 0035, Debra 03 9729 8574 or E-Mail

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