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Dance North Academy is one of the Northern Beaches’ longest established dance schools. With studios in Narraweena and North Manly, Dance North Academy is renowned for its well-respected faculty and diversified dance training for students and young adults.



Classical Ballet

Pointe

Technical Training

Limber / Strength and Conditioning

Kizomba

Mambo

Ballet

Lyrical

Kinder

Technical jazz

Stretch & Conditioning

Jazz

Modern

Contemporary 

Commercial Dancing

Hip Hop

Singing

Musical Theatre

Other

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Mandi has had over 18 years of experience in teaching and choreography she holds her RAD RTS with the Royal Academy of Dance as well as a Certificate 4 in performing arts.
Her choreography, coaching and mentoring have seen students gain placings in many highly regarded events with highlights being her contemporary work contributing to winning her student the Gold medal at the Genée International Ballet Competition. Her choreography has also been featured on the Channel 9 and 10 network and she is an experienced and highly in demand adjudicator of dance.
Mandi looks forward to continuing to extend her love of dance and choreography to aspiring young artists of the future.

Adam began his training under the guidance of Karen Thomas and Marie Walton Mahon before joining The Australian Ballet School. Upon graduation, he became a soloist at The Queensland Ballet under the direction of Francois Klaus, earning a promotion in 2005. In 2006, Adam's career took a new turn as he joined the esteemed Sydney Dance Company, collaborating with renowned choreographers such as Rafael Bonachela, Graeme Murphy, Stephen Petronio, Meryl Tankard, Aszure Barton, Kenneth Kvarnstrom, Craig Bary, and Emanuel Gat.

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Teachers

Amanda Whittaker: Principal & Director, Choreographer

Adam Blanch: Co-Director & Contemporary Choreographer

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