DPA Minnies is our very own hand- crafted dance program for Pre-schoolers. These classes will have an emphasis on fun, creativity and confidence in all aspects of ballet and dance. The class will consist of a mixture of ballet and jazz and the students may wear either ballet or jazz shoes. Our super fun class is specifically designed for 2-6 year olds. 


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DPA Minnie's

Ignite your dreams, aim high and achieve your goals. Challenge yourself and realise your potential. A place that promotes fun & self-expression, where you can grow as individuals, in a safe family focused environment. A place you can always call home. 
Dynamite caters for every child's needs from 2 years of age to pre-professional and to adults rekindling their love of dance.

Classical Ballet

Pointe

Technical Training

Limber / Strength and Conditioning

Kizomba

Mambo

Ballet

Technical jazz

Stretch & Conditioning

Jazz

Adult Dance

Other

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(ARAD RAD RTS) - PRINCIPAL - Ballet (RAD), Pre Elite Program, Performance Classical, Modern & Jazz, DPA Minnies, Private Coaching
Miss Melissa grew up in the beautiful leafy suburb of Bilgola Plateau beginning her dance journey at age 4 with Sydney Festival Dance Academy. The commitment towards her dance and natural ability lead to a move to Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy to pursue her career as a professional dancer. Melissa studied at the world renowned Zurich Ballet School, Switzerland, then travelled countries throughout Europe and USA dancing with Vienna Festival Ballet Company as a professional dancer and soloist.

It was only natural that life after dancing landed Miss Melissa countless roles as a teacher and choreographer, continuing her passion for dance and bringing her

(ARAD RTS, RAD Teachers Diploma and RAD Examiner) - Ballet (RAD), Elite and Extension Programs, Performance Classical, Private Coaching
Julie-Anne has been teaching Classical Ballet for over 30 years.

She was trained at an early age by Tanya Pearson and completed her fulltime training with Margaret Markham and Anne Fraser at McDonald College.

Julie- Anne moved to London to take up a place at the prestigious Royal Ballet Ballet School. It was there that Ms Barbara Fewster saw that Julie-Anne had a natural talent for teaching and she soon chose this as a career path.

Julie- Anne came back to Australia and danced with Sydney City Ballet Company before becoming a Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance.

Her achievements include choreographing many ballet productions with overwhelm

(ARAD RAD RTS) - Ballet (RAD), Jazz, Modern
Natalie's love for dance began early in life. At age 3, Natalie began her training at Chambers De Maria Ballet Academy under the guidance of Barbara Chambers and Kathleen Geldard. Natalie completed her Royal Academy Ballet exams with honours, competed successfully in many eisteddfods for over 10 years and was also fortunate enough to be selected to dance with the Royal Ballet when they toured to Australia in 1988.

 
At age 19 Natalie began her teaching career, completing her Royal Academy of Dance Teachers Certificate in 2002. Now with over 20 years experience in teaching Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus at both grade and vocational levels, and choreographing solos, duos and classical groups for eisteddfods and concerts, she still carry the same

(BA Modern Ballet/ ARAD RAD RTS PDPTC / APPI PILATES Instructor Certification/ Barre Body -Instructor Certification) - Ballet (RAD), Contemporary/Modern, DPA Minnies, Jazz
Emily started dancing at a young age; predominantly studying classical ballet, contemporary, modern dance as well as jazz. She trained at Dynamite Premiere Academy from the age of 4 to 16, starting her Dynamite journey with Miss Melissa.
DPA provided training that prepared her for opportunities with The Australian Ballet School ITP program, Royal Ballet School summer & spring intensives in Hong Kong & London as well as many other opportunities due to the training and staff at DPA.
Emily completed her full-time training at Tanya Pearson Academy and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. More details on website

(ARAD RAD RTS / APPI PILATES Instructor Certification) - Ballet (RAD) , Modern and Jazz
Miss Chavaugn began dancing in South Africa at the age of 4. After moving to Australia when she was 6, Miss Chavaugn trained at a handful dance schools across the Northern Beaches before commencing training in RAD ballet, contemporary, lyrical and jazz at Dynamite Premiere Academy. 
Miss Chavaugn’s love of dance and movement led her to a career in teaching. In 2019 she completed her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies, with the Royal Academy of Dance and in 2021 Miss Chavaugn completed her APPI Pilates Instructor Certification. 
In 2022 Miss Chavaugn studied a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at ACU, and has commenced studying Physiotherapy in 2023. 


(Cert IV Performing Arts) - Level Jazz and Modern classes, DPA Minnies , Musical Theatre (when on the timetable)
Amy enjoys teaching dance from pre-schoolers through to adults. She teaches many styles including Ballet (RAD), Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Ready Set Dance. Amy loves teaching Dance, it has been a passion her entire life that she gets so much joy out of on a daily basis. 
She trained at The Brent Street School of Performing Arts where she studied all dance forms as well as singing and drama and achieved her certificate IV in Performing Arts. She has also completed the Higher School Certificate Dance program studying performance, choreography and theory and has also completed her Royal Academy of Dance Classical Ballet examinations . More on website.

(Diploma of Dance) - Performance Jazz
Born and raised on the Central Coast, Angus began his dance training at the age of 3 at his local dance studio while simultaneously training with various teachers and programs across Sydney. In 2019 Angus graduated with his Diploma of Dance from Ev & Bow under the direction of Sarah Boulter and Lisa Bowmer. During his fulltime years he worked with many incredible choreographers from Sydney both in class and on professional jobs.
Since fulltime, Angus has worked with many local and international companies such as Opera Australia, Stephanie Lake Company and Norwegian Creative Studios to name a few. Angus has also performed for artists such as Sam Smith, Vanessa Amorosi and creative directors The Squared Division.
More on website.

(Certification in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Level 1)Pre-Elite Ballet
Miss Bri fell in love with dancing at a very young age. She trained at various schools in Sydney including Tanya Persons Academy and The Conlan College alongside being trained by her mother Mrs Kerr. She was accepted into the Queensland Ballet Academy at the age of 15 and moved to Brisbane in 2016. She completed her Ballet training and school studies in 2018. She was then accepted into the European School of Ballet Trainee Program in Amsterdam. She was there for 3 years. During her time in Amsterdam she completed her teacher training at the European School of Ballet under the directorship of Jean-Yves Esquerre and taught the Juniors/Trainees and secured a job with Magdeburg Ballet . More on website.

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