Term 2 Enrolments

As of Term 2, 2011 The Dance Collective will be moving to a PRE-PAID fee system.

Re-enrolments for current dancers – OPENS 11 APRIL

Dancers currently enrolled at The Dance Collective will be given first priority to re-enrol before classes are opened to new dancers. Dancers will have up until 30 April to pay their term fees and secure their place.

WHAT TO DO:

1. Fill in the attached form (click here) and make payment at reception by Saturday 30 April. The studio will be open during the school holidays (except public holidays) weekdays between 1.00 – 5.00pm.

2. Alternatively dancers can email their enrolment forms to info@thedancecollective.com.au or post them to our PO Box 1139, Willagee Central 6156 with receipt of payment (direct transfer or paypal). Credit card payments are also acceptable over the phone 9314 7997.

Enrolment for new dancers – OPENS 2 MAY

After current dancers have re-enrolled, new dancers to TDC have the option to take available spaces in classes. Pre-payment is required before commencement of class. Priority will be given to dancers on waiting lists if the class has limited places available.

DANCERS ARE ONLY ABLE TO START CLASSES IN TERM 2 IF THEIR FEES HAVE BEEN PAID.

Cannot pay your term fees?

The best option is to attend classes and pay each week as a ‘casual’ (permitting the class is not full) and then enrol in the term as soon as you can pay the term fees.

Over the past few years TDC has spent hundreds of hours of time and labour chasing up unpaid fees. The decision to move to pre-paid fees means we can spend more administration time looking after our studio and providing the highest quality service to our dancers and parents.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Term 2 commences 9 May. Look forward to you continuing your classes with us.

TDC's Dare to Dance for Japan

TDC wants to help...

DARE TO DANCE FOR JAPAN

The massive earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan on 11 March has caused widespread destruction and suffering, relayed on television screens around the world. More than 8,000 people have died in the disaster, thousands are injured and at least 12,000 are missing. Many people are living in evacuation centres as 14,000 homes have been destroyed and around 100,000 are damaged.

TDC had initially booked a Dance Week event publicised in the Ausdance calendar called “Dare To Dance” in which we would offer a day of $10 classes to the general public on Sunday 8 May.

We now would like to change the focus of this day to a FUNDRAISING APPEAL FOR JAPAN, offering a range of classes on May 4 & 5 (we didn't realised 8 May was Mother's Day).

Wednesday 4 May

Thursday 5 May

ALL CLASSES $10

Every cent will go to the Japan Disaster Appeal.

Please join us in helping the people of Japan. “If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” Mother Teresa

We are very excited to see you at the classes.

Masterclasses with USHER DANCER Saidah

The Dance Collective is proud to be hosting two Masterclasses with Usher dancer Saidah. Her credits include Usher, Beyoncé, Rick Ross, Ciara, The Dream, Drake, and more!

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from an experienced professional dancer!

Monday 14 March
6.30pm - 8.00pm
and
8.15pm - 9.45pm
$35 at the door

Contact the studio on (08) 9314 7997 for more information.

Proudly sponsored by Dance Informa.

2011 at TDC

What a fantastic year 2010 has been for The Dance Collective! Congratulations to all the talented dancers, choreographers and TDC team who have made this year such a success. ‘Final Cut’ at the Burswood Theatre was an amazing night and the perfect way to end the year.

TDC is currently taking a break over the holidays and will re-open 13 January. The new 2011 Company Information Pack will be released after this date. It will include our new timetable and registration information for Term 1.

New for 2011

If you have further enquiries or would like to join our mailing list please email info@thedancecollective.com.au.
We look forward to another great year with you in 2011!

End of year showcase Final Cut

The Dance Collective proudly presents its 8th end of year showcase Final Cut.

Director Charisse Parnell leads an outstanding cast of choreographers. With a mix of hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, ballet, dancehall, breakdance, burlesque and bollywood the night is sure to entertain dance enthusiasts.

Featured throughout the night are pieces inspired by songs and scenes from big screen movies.

TDC dancers who performed with Jessica Mauboy in October will also showcase their piece.

PERFORMANCE DATE

TICKETS

On sale for $35 each through Ticketek.

You can either:
1. Buy tickets online http://www.ticketek.com.au
2. Phone the Ticketek Call Centre 132 849
3. Visit any Ticketek agency (list of agencies online)

Halloween 2010 with Jessica Mauboy

TDC dancers will accompany Jessica Mauboy at the upcoming Halloween 2010 party hosted by Tsvet productions! Choreography by Charisse Parnell and Andrea Chan.

Date:        Saturday 30 October
Venue:      Fremantle Prison
Charity:    Muscular Dystrophy Association of WA

Tickets can be purchased online at http://tsvetproductions.com/

Justice crew will also be performing throughout the night!

Groove Battle of the West 2010

The Dance Collective has been invited to perform a showcase piece at this year's Groove Battle of the West 2010, Hip Hop Championships! We would love everyone to come watch our performance.

The piece will feature dancers and choreographers from the following classes - Boys Hip Hop 2, Intermediate Hip Hop, Illusion Hip Hop 2 and RnB Hip Hop 2. In addition to this, TDC's director, Charisse Parnell has been selected to be on the judging panel this year!

PERFORMANCE

Alexander Road, cnr Abernethy Road, Belmont

TICKETS*

*Performers do not need a ticket

All dancers, friends and family are welcome. We would love to see you there!

Thrill the World 2010

Join us for Perth’s fastest growing annual dance event!

What is it? An annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' as a tribute to Michael Jackson, for charity and to break the world record for 'Largest Simultaneous Dance'. Last year Thrill the World smashed the world record for 'Largest Simultaneous Dance' with 22,596 participants in 32 countries. Perth created history as the largest single event in Australia.

We need YOU to help us make TTW Perth 2010 bigger and better!

Date: Saturday 23 October 2010

Venue: Forrest Place, Perth

Time:  6.00pm - Warm up & first rehearsal
          6.30pm - Second rehearsal
          7.00pm - Official dance

Cost: Free

HOW TO LEARN THE DANCE

The Dance Collective is running the official dance workshops for Thrill The World Perth. These workshops were extremely popular last year and it is great to have them back onboard for 2010. ALL are welcome to attend regardless of age and dance ability.

Session dates and times are:
    - Sunday, 26 September – 2.30pm & 4.00pm
    - Sunday, 3 October – 2.30pm & 4.00pm
    - Sunday, 10 October – 2.30pm & 4.00pm
    - Sunday, 17 October – 2.30pm & 4.00pm

Cost: $10 per class (profits go towards our event costs and charities)

For more information:

Welcome to TDC's brand new website!

Term 3 has just commenced at The Dance Collective and, amongst some other changes, the website has come back from the break with a new facelift!

Accompanying the new appearance, the site now has more information regarding classes, teachers, and so on, and will also be regularly updated with the latest news and changes to keep you up-to-date! We hope that this upgrade will not only support and represent TDC's professional yet welcoming atmosphere, but will also provide a more useful source of information for both current and future members of our community.

We are currently working on implementing a number of cool new features, which will improve the site's aesthetic appeal and functionality to an even greater degree.

In the meantime, enjoy the new site, and dance on!

TDC's first Choreographers Ball

Two of our teachers, Janelle Vaccaro and Arisa K Herbert, showcased their choreography with TDC dancers at this year's Fiesta Perth Choreographers Ball on 16 April. Janelle returned from LA at the beginning of the year where she was been working as a professional dancer and choreographer for the last three years. Teaching for the first time at TDC this year her Jazz Funk and Burlesque classes are proving to be popular with our experienced adult dancers. Her piece "Love Kills" showcased our dancers performing her unique style and choreography. Arisa showcased her outstanding hip hop piece "Ninja" from last year’s concert. Performing "Ninja" now for the second time, dancers stepped up in confidence and energy and the result was a remarkably polished performance. Congratulations and thank to Janelle and Arisa and all dancers who worked hard in rehearsals and performance. TDC is proud of your work.

Michelle gets callback for Hairspray auditions

Senior dancer and teacher Michelle Peters successfully passed the first audition stage for a role in the Australian musical theatre production of Hairspray. Auditions were being held all over Australia and Perth was the first stop. Michelle was first asked to sing and from there was called back to dance. This involved learning and performing choreography by Jason Coleman, acclaimed judge and choreographer on SYTYCD. Michelle was then called back again to perform in front of the Director and Producer of the show in groups of three. Successful in the final stage she has been selected out of a group of 40 to be considered for a role. Michelle will find out at the end of this week! The production is due to start in Melbourne, October. Michelle teaches Intermediate Hip Hop on Wednesday 5pm and Kids Club Hip Hop on Saturday 11am.

Perth School Ball Expo features TDC dancers

TDC's newest client, Degraaf Entertainment contracted TDC dancers to perform at the Perth School Ball Expo, Perth Convention Centre on April 11. Dancers were auditioned in class for the performance and the piece was a combined Hip Hop and Dancehall number.

Impressed with our work, De Graaf Entertainment has now confirmed an ongoing relationship with TDC when it supplies DJ's to many events around Perth.

Congratulations and thanks to RnB and Dancehall Dancers: Emma Barret, Ashlee Bradshaw, Jessica Greaves, Camille Hein, Michelle Ho, Steve Martin, Zamora Menezes, Michelle Peters, Gracia Soh, Vanessa Varghese and Helene Von Wielligh, Breakdancers: Adel Ali and Axel Nguyen and choreographers Andrea Chan and Vanessa Varghese.

TDC performs at the Point Walter family concert

One of our first TDC performances for the year was an invitation from the City of Melville to open the annual Point Walter Family Concert on 28 February.

Selected dancers from Intermediate Hip Hop, Pre Intermediate Jazz, Junior Jazz, Pre Junior Jazz and Breakdance were given the opportunity to perform their 2009 concert pieces: Dolls Alive, Get Ready For This, Street Rockers, It's Time to Disco and Cast Away choreographed by Charisse Parnell, Andrea Chan, Adel Ali, Casey Bullen and Erin Tyrie. There was a large audience at the concert with many family's packing a picnic to enjoy the event. Thank you dancers for such an entertaining performance!

Helen secures a 6 month contract in the UK

Our talented ballet teacher Helen Duncan has been offered a performance contract in the UK and will be temporarily away for six months. This is a fantastic opportunity for Helen and we are excited for her new venture. When she returns she will have even more to teach us at TDC. We will all miss you Helen, you have become such a large part of TDC in short amount of time. We look forward to your return! Bon Voyage. Ballet classes will continue with a replacement teacher whilst Helen is away.

TDC forms new partnership with Australia's premier entertainment agency

During the year we have been working closely with a client who now contracts The Dance Collective for all its children's character shows and appearances in Perth. Melbourne based Entertainment Store is Australia's premier entertainment agency service.

Many TDC dancers have been given the opportunity to participate in these events. Our first shopping centre show was Yo Gabba Gabba during the January school holidays followed by Ben 10 in April and many meet and greets during the term. Thank you to all the dancers have participated in these events. Our client has given us great feedback from the excellent work you are all doing.

TDC dancers in TV mini-series 'Cloudstreet'

We will soon be seeing six dancers, two husbands and two boyfriends from TDC on TV! TDC was first contacted by a Perth casting agent looking for dancers to appear in a ballroom sceen for TV mini-series 'Cloudstreet,' a 6-part mini-series based on Tim Winton's novel.

Casey Bullen, Sharee Rasmussen, Erin Blackley, Renne Manno and Kane Morriss danced their way through the eight hour shoot and all commented the experience was unbelievable. Impressed by their professionalism, the casting agent returned to TDC to ask for other extras for more scenes and from there we sent Scott Pollock, Lee Rasmussen, Dan Beard, Julian Myc and Jemima Thompson to different scenes filmed around Perth. Thank you to all actors involved and being such fine representatives of The Dance Collective.

Peter wins contract with Buzz Dance Theatre

TDC's contemporary teacher Peter Fares has graduated from WAAPA with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and has accepted a contract with prominent contemporary dance company Buzz Dance Theatre. Peter is now one of seven company members. He is also completing his Honours in Dance through WAAPA.

Peter only started dancing at age 15 when he was in Year 11 at Rossmoyne SHS with Charisse Parnell. Here he developed a passion for dance and took it further by studying at WAAPA. He is now an amazing dancer, teacher and choreographer and we are proud to have him at TDC. Peter currently teaches Pre-Senior Contemporary on Monday 6pm and Adults Beginner Contemporary on Thursday 6pm. Visit www.buzzdance.com.au to see when he is next performing.

TDC helps to create Perth's big social event 'St George's'

The Dance Collective was contracted to open the St George's Day Red & White Rose Ball at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 17 April. The night opened with a funky disco piece choreographed by Andrea Chan followed by a high energy gospel jazz number inspired by the movie, Blue's Brother's to open the Chairman's speech, choreographed by Charisse Parnell.

The client originally wanted six dancers for the featured piece however after auditioning our Senior Jazz dancers was so impressed with our talent they selected nine dancers. Our client was extremely impressed with the performances. TDC congratulates Emma Barrett, Ashlee Bradshaw, Casey Bullen, Andrea Chan, Candice Elliott, Kristy Foong, Michelle Ho, Arnika Lindbeck and Zamora Menezes on their outstanding performance and professionalism.

Jason stamps his mark on SYTYCD

Jason has returned to TDC from an exciting season of So You Think You Can Dance. Jason, with his dance partner Katie, has choreographed four fantastic hip hop pieces for this season's show.

Choreographing for Phillipe & Renee (Top 12 show), Robbie & Jessie (Top 10 show), Robbie & Ivie (Top 8 show), and the Top 4 piece in the Finale, their pieces received amazing reviews from the judges. If you missed the show you can watch it online at http://dance.ten.com.au/video.htm.

Jason is back teaching his Teens class on Tuesday at 5pm, Illusion Hip Hop (2) on Tuesday at 6pm, Illusion Hip Hop (1) on Tuesday at 7pm, Boys Hip Hop on Wednesday at 4pm, and Illusion Hip Hop (2) on Wednesday at 8pm. Limited spaces still available in his classes, so register now before you miss out!

Doug de Voogt workshops

Fresh from So You Think You Can Dance Australia 2010, Doug de Voogt is back in Perth to teach some exclusive workshops for The Dance Collective. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from this rising young star before he heads back to the US!

Workshops will be held on Sunday the 23rd of May 2010, and include Broadway Jazz and Jazz Funk Hip Hop styles. Bookings are essential. Call 9314 7997 or email andrea@thedancecollective.com.au for more information or to book your place.