Founded in 1964, The Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy teaches many styles of dance with an emphasis on strong technique. As students enjoy fitness, friendship and fun, they are introduced to the love of dance which lasts a lifetime. Coupled with all of this, their self-discipline and self-confidence are enhanced, vital attributes for a successful life. Many graduates have continued into professional careers in the teaching of dance, theatrical performance, choreography and television. CBDA fosters a safe, caring environment for their students with qualified staff teaching in three conveniently located studios around the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. If you or your child is interested in dance, CBDA is a great place to start. If your child is interested in a career in dance, CBDA can take him or her from their first class to VCE level and a professional career. The Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy is a highly professional school catering to a wide variety of ages, talents, and abilities. Our director, Rosslyn Charlesworth, is a life member and fellow of the Imperial Society Of Teachers Of Dancing. She is also accredited to teach Cecchetti candidates. We provide our students with the opportunity to participate in a full -length, professionally produced ‘End of Year Production’and encourage them to enter in competitions. Charlesworth Ballet and Dance Academy students learn stage craft from their participation in competitions and the ‘End of Year’ performances. As our teachers are mostly graduates from our school, they fully understand our philosophy and aims. We cater not only for the student of professional dance, but also encourage every student to enjoy dance for fun, friendship, strength and fitness. We are accredited to teach dance for VCE, an increasingly popular choice for our students in their VCE studies. Students who continue with dance during their VCE years generally achieve outstanding ENTER scores, facilitating entry to a number of University degree courses. CURRICULUM:
• Kindy Dance – Including Song and Dance
• General Ballet
• Cecchetti – Grades Pre-Primary to Grade 6
• Cecchetti – Major Grades to Professional Level – Intermediate – Advanced 1 – Advanced 2
• Jazz – 7 Years and Above – Jazz – HipHop – Cabaret – To Professional Level
• Tap – To Professional Level
• Traditional – Modern – Street
• Contemporary and Neo Classical – Taught in either Ballet or Jazz
• Drama – Script Interpretation – Creating Monologues – Voice Production & Projection – Speech – Pronunciation – Acting – Audition Techniques
Location
Mount Waverley Studio
St John’s Uniting Church
37 Virginia Street Mount Waverley VIC 3149
