On Saturday 22 nd November, the Australian Ballet will host a seminar exclusively for students of Elancé. The topic is, “Beyond technique – developing artistry in the ballet class” , and will be conducted by Mr Colin Peasley, Education Manager, and Ms Noelle Shader, Ballet Mistress and Rehabilitation Facilitator. This is a wonderful opportunity to be inspired by the best in the business so please contact Dianne on dianne@adultballet.com.au or 1300 739 483 to reserve your place.
We now taking enrolments for an EL1 (beginners) class on Mondays at 11:30 am, and Saturdays at 12:30 pm. Come and experience the joys and challenges of ballet technique in our new, beautifully appointed East Hawthorn studio. Call or email Dianne to secure your place.
On Tuesday 16 th September Dianne Harrison was interviewed on “The Conversation Hour”, ABC radio 774. Interest in adult ballet is increasing and as a leader in the field, Dianne was pleased to have the opportunity to speak about Elance to a national audience. With Leo Sayer as the other guest, it was quite an interesting hour of radio!
We are delighted to announce that Timothy Harbour will be joining Elancé in term 3! At the end of 2007 Tim retired as Senior Artist with the Australian Ballet and is now a freelance choreographer and teacher. Tim will conduct a 10 week course in pas de deux at the Footscray studio on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm. It is a privilege to offer this course under the tutelage of such a respected member of the ballet community.
In response to the many requests for a new Entry Level 1 (beginners) class, we are establishing another class at our Hawthorn venue. It will commence on Saturday 24th May, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Places are filling quickly so book now!
Three new Entry Level classes have been added to the Hawthorn timetable. Classes will be on Fridays at 6:30 pm. and 8:00 pm, and also on Saturdays at 2:00 pm. Please contact Dianne for enrolment details.
I'm delighted to announce that both Helen Penna and Belle McDonagh of the Elance teaching staff welcomed their new babies recently. Helen gave birth to a gorgeous baby boy, Alessandro, on 11th February, and Belle's beautiful daughter, Imogen, arrived on 5th March. Both babies are absolutely adorable and photos will be included in the upcoming newsletter.