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Newcastle's New National College Of Dance 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 nationally and internationally which will be an invaluable support to the College. Marie gained honours in the RAD Advanced examination and was awarded the Solo Seal. She travelled to France where she studied under the distinguished Rosella Hightower and danced professionally with "Les Ballet de Marseille", touring through Europe. On returning to Newcastle, Marie opened the Marie Walton Mahon Dance Academy and has developed a very successful 32 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. 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. To apply visit www.ncdance.com.au banner photo courtesy of www.flickr.com DWinton P1010045ryy |