Lake Macquarie Dance Academy

We aim to nurture a love of dance in our students whilst aspiring to develop a high level of technique and artistry. Our highly qualified staff aims to create a positive atmosphere to allow each student to reach their full potential in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Our Warners Bay location has 4 equipped studios with sprung floors, waiting area and air conditioned studios. We provide:

• RAD Cla

ssical Ballet examinations (pre primary - grade 8) and Vocation Examinations from Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2.
• Contemporary
• Jazz
• Hip Hop
• Pullars unique Tap Technique exam syllabus
• Specialised Pre School classes
• HSC Dance coaching
• Solo eisteddfod coaching
• Performance groups
• Stretch classes
• Holiday schools
• Mid year demonstration with scholarships
• Trophies to all students
• Annual end of year concert

Achievements include:

Excellent results in exams and competitions
• Former students are now dancing and teaching
professionally throughout the world.
• Students have been accepted into prestigious ballet schools both in Australia and overseas including: Royal Ballet School, Paris Opera Ballet School, Australian Ballet School, New Zealand Ballet School
• Many students have gained acceptance into university dance degree courses throughout Australia.
• Students have competed successfully in Championships and Scholarships
Teaching Staff:

Debra McDonnell ARAD Advanced Teaching Diploma, AISTD, ADA Adjudicator, RA Registered teacher RAD

Robyn Hick ARAD Advanced Teaching Diploma, Graded RAD International ExaminerRegistered teacher RAD

Angela Thomas ARAD,

Eliza Gillespie Member PDA