DANCE classes will resume for Donnybrook Dance Academy on February 11.
Anticipation and excitement are already building, as this year is particularly special.
2016 marks 10 years since the inception of Donnybrook Dance Academy, which was founded in February 2007.
The school began when experienced and qualified dance and aerobic teacher as well as registered nurse/ midwife Alison Delbridge moved to Donnybrook with her family in 2006, and was encouraged to open a dance school by local parents.
Classes commenced originally at the CWA hall before moving when demand for classes quickly increased a few months later to their current home, Memorial Hall.
Donnybrook Dance Academy has earned a reputation as a community-focused local friendly dance school, which strives to develop a high standard of skill level whilst fostering a passion for dance.
Donnybrook Dance Academy can now be found on Facebook, recently developed to celebrate and share special moments from the last 10 years, of which there have been many.
Standing proud, Donnybrook Dance Academy dancers have always been willing to support local events and over the years have performed for Senior citizens at various venues including for the HACC members at the Donnybrook Rec Centre, residents at the Donnybrook Hospital and at Donnybrook Amphitheatre for Senior’s week as well as regular performers at the Donnybrook Apple Festival, Donnybrook Lions Christmas Fair and the WA Performing Arts Eisteddfod in Bunbury.
As a theatrical dance school, classes are offered in jazz, tap, acrobatics and classical ballet/ lyrical styles. Whilst many classes are structured utilising CSTD (Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing) syllabi to ensure the development of correct technique, the focus is on fun, fitness and developing an appreciation and lifelong love of dance. Students attend classes on a weekly basis, during school terms. Classes are structured according to age as well as ability level, catering for students who wish to participate in dance just for fun through to those students who are working towards becoming accomplished dancers. Enrolments are now open for current, past and new students. For enquires contact Principal Alison Delbridge on 9731 2404 or donnybrookdance@gmail.com.
