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Academy Update

It was wonderful to have so many of our Prep and Junior Students turning up to school this week, fully equipped to have their hair done for class, and teachers were thrilled to hand out stickers. Reminder to parents, please pack a hair kit for dance: no hair kit no sticker!

Senior ballet dancers had their Mock RAD exams on Sunday which went smoothly. Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy teachers Kate Larter and Samantha Simpson (who is an RAD examiner) where thrilled with the standard of the students work and just want them to present themselves with confidence by showing their love of dance through every movement.

Redlands Ballet and Dance are thrilled to welcome Georgia Tindall to the Academy. 

Georgia grew up and trained on the Northern beaches of Sydney. Starting at the age of 4, she developed a strong passion for all things Dance.

After completing high school at Brigidine College, St Ives where she was awarded Dance Captain in Year 12, Georgia studied Full Time Dance at Brent Street in 2021 receiving a Diploma in Performing Arts.

From there, Georgia completed an online mentorship throughout Covid lockdown with AAFTA Dance International, Los Angeles. Learning from some of LA’s top performers and choreographers was a truly inspirational contribution to her dance journey.

In early 2022, Georgia joined The Dream Dance Company’s Show Business program led by renowned choreographer Marko Panzic.  As well as being given the opportunity to showcase her choreography on stage, this program further developed Georgia’s strong interest for creating her own work. 

In August of 2022 she moved to New York City to train in Broadway Dance Centre’s Professional Semester program. Georgia gained knowledge and inspiration from a variety of leading New York choreographers.

Georgia looks forward to sharing her passion with our wonderful students.

Eisteddfod Dates

Redlands Senior Ballet Performers will be competing this Saturday 6 May in the IRBD Eisteddfod. The parent letter with the most up-to-date information on this event is available on our Eisteddfod Pulse page.

Eisteddfod Rehearsals | Sunday 7 May | Parkes Hall

Students taking part in the below performance groups are required to attend rehearsals on Sunday 7 May in Parkes Hall.

Eisteddfod Results

Our students continue to excel at Eisteddfods, reporting some wonderful achievements over the holidays.

I’d Rather Be Dancing

Louis Abrahams

• 1st: Open Age Jazz
• 2nd: 15 Years Contemporary
• 2nd: Open Age Broadway Jazz

Louis Abrahams & Sofia Vincent

• 1st: 14/15 Jazz Duo and Trio

Emma Cruttenden

• 3rd: 13 Years Open Jazz
• HC: 13 Years Restricted Contemporary

Lillyah Rafferty

• 1st: Intermediate Student Choreography 

Emma Cruttenden & Lillyah Rafferty

• 2nd: 14/15 Jazz Duo and Trio

Amber Hosker

• 2nd: 15 Years Broadway Jazz

Get The Beat

Louis Abrahams

• 1st: 15-20 years Broadway Jazz/Cabaret
• 1st: Senior Mr GTB Entertainment
• 2nd: 15-20 years Traditional Contemporary
• 3rd: 15-20 years Jazz
• 3rd Overall: Top 8 Highest Point Scoring Senior Solos (with Traditional Contemporary Routine)
• 1 of 5 offered to join Dream Dance Creative Senior Cast 2023

Sofia Vincent

• 15-20 years Traditional Contemporary (Received Diamond Score = mark between 95-100)

Sofia Vincent & Louis Abrahams

• 1st: Senior Duo/Trio

Lillyah Rafferty

• 2nd: 13/u Traditional Contemporary
• 2nd: 13/u Own Choreography 

Emma Cruttenden

• 1st: 13/u Traditional Contemporary

Emma Cruttenden & Lillyah Rafferty

• 1st: Teen Duo/Trio

Dance Life Unite

Amber Hosker

• 3rd: 14&u Jazz

St George

Louis Abrahams

• Open Contemporary 15 and Over Solo: 2^nd 
• Open Jazz 15 and Over Solo: 1^st 
• Open Broadway Jazz 15 and Over Solo: 1^st 

Lillyah Rafferty

• Contemporary: HC

George Dover

• Ballet: HC
• Contemporary: 2nd

Cecchetti 66th Annual Medal Awards

Ady Lee

• Ballet: HC

Students of the Month – May

‘Students of the Month’ is an initiative that recognises students that demonstrate exemplary behaviour and dedication in all aspects of Redlands dance. This award is an opportunity for students to be recognised by staff and students in the Academy, as well as celebrated with the wider Redlands community.

Years 7-8

Year 8 student Juliet Whelan!

Juliet Whelan has been a focused and determined student in all her classes and private lessons. Over the April holidays, Juliet attended the Australian Ballet School’s ‘Intestate Training Program’. 

Juliet about the experience: “I had such an incredible time down in Melbourne! I learnt so much information from the lovely teachers that I can then take into my everyday classes.”

Juliet also competed her classical solo choreographed by Mrs Revie at the IRBD dance competition! Juliet placed 3rd, which is an incredible achievement for her first solo in pointe shoes!

Congratulations Juliet!

Years 9-10

Year 10 student Imogen Jeffery-Billich!

During the April holidays, Imogen flew to Wellington, New Zealand and competed in the prestigious Alana Haines Awards. For the competition, Imogen performed the ‘Lilac Fairy’ variation from Sleeping Beauty, coached by Mrs Revie and a contemporary solo choreographed by Ms Jennifer. 

Imogen found that, “The Alanah Haines Awards were an amazing experience where I was immersed with incredible, talented dancers from New Zealand and Australia. I’ve learnt a lot from this competition and am looking forward to applying this to my current dance training at Redlands.”

In addition to her overseas experience, Imogen attended the Redlands RAD Advanced 2 workshop in the second week of the holidays. Imogen’s commitment to her training is very commendable, and she consistently proves herself to be a wonderful role model in the academy.

Congratulations Imogen!

Years 11-12

Year 11 student Summer-Eve Smyth!

Summer Smyth has been an incredibly devoted member of the dance community. Over the April holidays, Summer attended the Redlands RAD Advanced 2 workshop, an incredible commitment for a student in their senior studies. 

Summer also represented Redlands in the IRBD dance competition, where she was awarded first place in the Open Broadway Jazz category! We are incredibly proud of Summer and this achievement, which is a true reflection of the hard work she has put into every class and private lesson over the last few years.

Congratulations Summer!

Please join us in celebrating the Students of the Month for May.

Any Questions?

For the most up-to-date information on all things dance please

CLICK HERE FOR BALLET & DANCE PULSE

And please contact us at dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au with any questions, concerns or feedback.

Ms Gilly Revie
Head of Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy
grevie@redlands.nsw.edu.au
02 9908 6488 

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Gala Arts 

Put it in your diaries, Gala Arts will be returning to The Concourse at the start of Term 3 on Friday 21 July. 

Audition information will be available on Monday 3 April, and forms can be found on the Gala Arts Audition iLearn Page.

Email galaarts@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added. Auditions close and must be submitted online by 6pm on Thursday 11 May.

Any Questions?

Please contact us at kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au with any questions, concerns or feedback.

Mrs Katharine Boase
Subject Coordinator of Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au