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The National College of Dance has opened
in Newcastle. With applications commencing for the 2008 year this
September, The National College of Dance offers accredited training
to young students wishing to pursue a career in the dance industry.
This new and ambitious venture is the brain child of Marie Walton
Mahon, a highly respected artistic director with thirty years experience
in dance development.
Marie Walton Mahon, Solo Seal, Vocational
Examiner with the Royal Academy of Dance, has seen the need for
young students to have access to high quality, nationally recognised
training in dance related studies. The courses on offer are Certificate
III, Certificate IV and a Diploma in Dance Performance. These new
courses include individually developed subjects such as performance
in classical, contemporary and jazz, body conditioning, musicality,
choreography and sustainable career planning. The college is currently
developing a relationship with Newcastle University for future possibilities
and further study in other dance related areas.
Throughout her professional career and
personal dance studies Marie has built an extensive network of industry
contacts both
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Walton Mahon's students are known for their brilliant technique
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year career as an educator. In
2006 Marie obtained Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
and also her Statement of Participation in The Art of Recognition.
Under Marie's direction, The National
College of Dance is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
and VETAB Accredited offering assistance to students qualifying
for Government benefits. The studio offers services such as
a resident medical team and onsite physio, secondments with
dance companies and referrals liaised for support groups,
regular industry guest teachers and ongoing personal and professional
development for students and staff.
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On the drawing board for the next twelve
months will be new additions to the already purpose built premises
of a new dance studio, academic room and extra change rooms.
The opening of the National College of
Dance in 2007 heralds the start of a new era in dance study for
young students in Australia. Combining over 30 years experience,
a team of talented and dynamic staff and an already successful training
package, the college offers a course that is set to motivate and
guide young students holistically into a career in dance.
Auditions, consisting of a three day workshop, will be held every
year in the first week of the October school holidays.
To apply visit www.ncdance.com.au
For further details contact
02 4952 929, email ncdance@aapt.net.au
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