Hollie Ison Academy Director |
Jemma Thomas Advanced commercial tutor |
Michael Hughes advanced commercial tutor |
Tessa Jimenez advanced SYLLABUS tutor |
Rebecca Power advanced tutor |
Deborah Thomas advanced vocals tutor |
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ARAD, RAD CBTS, Dip.Dance T&M, Dip.Musical Theatre, Cert.IV Trng & Assmnt
Miss Hollie began her training in Central NSW at the age of 3. After successfully auditioning for the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School at age 11, she moved to further her full-time dance training in Melbourne. Miss Hollie has performed professionally in commercial dance productions, operas and awards ceremonies.
Miss Hollie has completed all RAD examinations with Distinction and CBTS RAD Teachers Certificate, CSTD Modern Jazz examinations and Modern Jazz Teaching and Diploma Certificates. Miss Hollie holds a Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management, her TAE, Pilates instructor certificate, as well as a Diploma in Musical Theatre and has studied full-time acting for film and television with the Film & Television Studio International. Miss Hollie is passionate about the training benefits of the Russian training method in classical ballet. She dedicates her own professional development time to the authenticity of this teaching style for the betterment of her students. Miss Hollie has also studied extensively in both Pilates and Yoga, practising these daily both professionally and personally. Over the past 15 years, Miss Hollie has taught multi-faceted dance to students from pre-professional to beginner in Canberra, Newcastle, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Miss Hollie is passionate about professional dance training to an outstanding level of fitness and performance. One of her greatest goals is to facilitate and assist much needed improvements in both performer and teacher training levels. |
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Our Academy's Part-Time Advanced Classical Tutor
RAD ADV 1, Dip. Artist of Ballet, Dip. Classical Teaching Discipline - Russia Miss Lily began dancing at the age of 3, and upon moving to Brisbane studied at Annette Roselli Dance Academy from 2004 until 2015. During this time, she completed R.A.D pre-primary to grade 8, as well as intermediate through to advanced one, receiving all distinctions. Furthermore, Miss Lily spent several seasons performing with the Ballet Theatre of Queensland and performed in several Queensland Ballet performances while studying in the Queensland Ballet’s junior program.
In 2015 she was accepted into the Bolshoi Ballet Academy summer intensive in New York (USA), from which she was invited to move to Moscow, Russia, and train at the Moscow State Academy of Choreography (Bolshoi Ballet Academy). While in Russia, she completed the Traineeship year, scoring top marks in all dance and academic subjects. From there she was accepted into the Academy’s Diploma course, studying for two years to receive a “Diploma as an Artist of Ballet of the Russian Federation”, as well as a separate “Diploma of classical teaching disciplines” (pedagogy) of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography, also scoring top marks in all dance, language and academic disciplines. During 2016 and 2017 Miss Lily travelled with to New York to represent the academy at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy summer intensives. While studying in Russia, she also was selected to perform in several Moscow State Academy of Choreography performances, namely in Swan Lake and Chopinana. Further, Miss Lily was also selected from the Academy to join the corps de ballet of the Stanislavsky and Kremlin Theatres respectively in their performances of La Bayadere at the Stanislavsky Theatre and Kremlin Palace in Moscow. While living and training in Russia Miss Lily also studied academic disciplines in Russian, as well as a first level diploma in the Russian language from the Russian Federation. |
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Our Academy's Intermediate Classical, CSTD Latin & Jazz Coach
CSTD Modern Jazz Diploma, ARAD, CSTD Ruby Latin, CSTD Adv. Bronze Tap Miss Jemma has been part of Arête Arts since 2016 and has been involved in all areas of the studio including student coaching, exam preparation and coaching the Performance Squad.
As a dancer, Miss Jemma has performed overseas and around Australia with Pen2Stage Productions, Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Lifelike Touring, The Entertainment Store and Opening Night Entertainment. As a dance educator, Miss Jemma has taught dance throughout Australia and Hong Kong. In 2018, Miss Jemma adjudicated the Mt Isa Eisteddfod. Miss Jemma is passionate about choreography, dance education and developing professional dancers. Miss Jemma is currently studying Bachelor of Education at QUT. |
Miss Jemma began her training in Brisbane QLD at the age of 8. At 18, Miss Jemma continued to dance training studying full-time at Conroy Performing Arts College. Miss Jemma has performed professionally in children’s entertainment, commercial dance productions and theme parks. Miss Jemma's active performance career has taken her around the globe, including teaching dance in Hong Kong, Japan.
Miss Jemma has completed her RAD Advanced 2 and her CSTD Modern Jazz Diploma. Miss Jemma is passionate about musical theatre and wishes to share her love for the industry with her students. Miss Jemma has been commissioned to choreograph for musical theatre productions, children’s shows, and numerous pop singers
Miss Jemma has completed her RAD Advanced 2 and her CSTD Modern Jazz Diploma. Miss Jemma is passionate about musical theatre and wishes to share her love for the industry with her students. Miss Jemma has been commissioned to choreograph for musical theatre productions, children’s shows, and numerous pop singers
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Our Academy's Advanced Jazz Tutor
With an exciting and prosperous active career in performing arts as a tutor and professional performer, Michael brings his modern expertise and advanced technical proficiency into each and every lesson.
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Michael grew up training in all genres of dance and performing arts on the Gold Coast and Brisbane before travelling overseas to study further at places such as Broadway Dance Centre USA, Pineapple Dance Studio’s and Studios 68 UK and En Dance Studio Shibuya, JAPAN.
Michael career includes professional performances, including - ‘Burn the Floor UNTAPPED’, Princess Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, David Atkins Enterprises and musicals ‘Boy from Oz’ and ‘All Shook Up.’
In 2016, Michael completed the ‘Dream Dance Company’ Show Business course under the direction of Marko Panzic, where he was trained by the international likes of Danielle Polanco, Candace Brown, Gerran Reese.
Some of Michael’s commercial credits include performances at the NRL Grand Final, 6th AACTA awards, American NFL Grand Final, Taylor Swifts Red Tour Opening Act and Big Brother Launch Night. He has performed alongside artists such as Marcia Hines, Jessica Mauboy, Tim Campbell, Prinnie Stevens, Nathaniel Willemse, Sneaky Sound System and Ministry of Sounds ‘Vandalism’ just to name a few.
In 2017, Michael completed a highly successful season with Opera Australia performing in Carmen (Handa on Sydney Harbour) choreographed by the amazing Kelley Abbey and directed by Andy Morton.
Most Recently, Michael worked as art of the professional team of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies performing alongside Ricki Lee, Delta Goodrem, Anthony Callea, Guy Sebastian and Samantha Jade.
Michael has currently returned from contract performing‘ Viva Tropicana Spectaular’ as Male Swing/ Dancer for Aerial Angels Productions in a resident show in HONG KONG and was also apart of the cast for a brand new show ‘Colour Emotion’ for Tap for All in SYDNEY this year.
Michael career includes professional performances, including - ‘Burn the Floor UNTAPPED’, Princess Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, David Atkins Enterprises and musicals ‘Boy from Oz’ and ‘All Shook Up.’
In 2016, Michael completed the ‘Dream Dance Company’ Show Business course under the direction of Marko Panzic, where he was trained by the international likes of Danielle Polanco, Candace Brown, Gerran Reese.
Some of Michael’s commercial credits include performances at the NRL Grand Final, 6th AACTA awards, American NFL Grand Final, Taylor Swifts Red Tour Opening Act and Big Brother Launch Night. He has performed alongside artists such as Marcia Hines, Jessica Mauboy, Tim Campbell, Prinnie Stevens, Nathaniel Willemse, Sneaky Sound System and Ministry of Sounds ‘Vandalism’ just to name a few.
In 2017, Michael completed a highly successful season with Opera Australia performing in Carmen (Handa on Sydney Harbour) choreographed by the amazing Kelley Abbey and directed by Andy Morton.
Most Recently, Michael worked as art of the professional team of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies performing alongside Ricki Lee, Delta Goodrem, Anthony Callea, Guy Sebastian and Samantha Jade.
Michael has currently returned from contract performing‘ Viva Tropicana Spectaular’ as Male Swing/ Dancer for Aerial Angels Productions in a resident show in HONG KONG and was also apart of the cast for a brand new show ‘Colour Emotion’ for Tap for All in SYDNEY this year.
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Our Academy's Advanced Vocal Tutor
A.Mus.A., B.A. Deborah Thomas trained in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. In Canberra, she trained with David Parker at the Canberra School of Music and here in Brisbane with Paul Neal. Deborah loves to sing opera and classical music and has a passion for musical theatre and all aspects of vocal production, whether in a contemporary or classical style. She has performed in many recitals and productions. Deborah holds a bachelors degree in psychology and an A.Mus.A in singing. Her philosophy for teaching singing is that a good sound technique allows you to sing any style well and believes singing should be a joy. She wants every singer she teaches to be the best singer she or he can be. Deborah Thomas is the director of Dolphin Studio, which was established in the Wynnum area in 1998. Since that time, people of all ages have attended Dolphin Studio, learning how to sing, improve and develop vocal technique and take part in the joy of making music. Dolphin Studio provides excellence in all aspects of singing tuition through private lessons, choirs and regular concerts.
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Our Academy's International Character Dance Syllabus Tutor
B.A, A.R.A.D Born in Paris, Ariane commenced dancing at 5, later studying full time at the Victorian
College of the Arts for 5 years where she completed her Bachelor of Arts(Dance). Ariane performed with Bellder Ballet Theatre for 3 years before changing to the commercial dance industry for 10 years. Ariane has been teaching ballet and contemporary for over 25 years, however, as a registered teacher for the ICDS (International Character Dance Syllabus), she has spent the last 5 years focusing on her love of Character Dance, which is essential to today's dancers. |
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Our Academy's High School Curriculum Tutor & Jazz Technique Coach
Bachelor Fine Arts Dance QUT, Grad. Dip Ed (Dance & Drama), CSTD Cert MJ Tessa has formally trained in all forms of dance including Acrobatics, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop sitting exams in both RAD and CSTD syllabi. Upon completion of high school Tessa was accepted into the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in dance, to then complete her Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education (Dance and Drama)
Tessa has had the pleasure of working with leading professionals such as the Queensland Ballet, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Claire Marshall (former QUT lecture and choreographer) and has previously had mentoring from Kelly Abbey (choreographer). Performing the “Out of The Box” festivals, Stephan Hair Award shows and worked with a variety of government schools being a strong advocate for the arts. |
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Our Academy's High School Curriculum Tutor & Full Time Contemporary Coach
Bachelor Fine Arts Dance QUT Miss Letitia has trained extensively in jazz and contemporary/lyrical. Miss Letitia has also studied vocational dance during high school, completing both her Certificate I & II in Dance.
Upon completing high school, Miss Letitia was offered a place with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts, from which she graduated in 2017. With 5 years of professional teaching experience in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, ballet & hip hop, Miss Leitia is a valued member of our esteemed faculty at Arete. I’ve trained mainly in jazz and contemporary/lyrical. Completed both cert 1 and 2 in dance during high school. Upon completing high school was accepted into Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to complete a bachelor of fine arts dance. Been teaching for 5 years in a variety of jazz, contemporary/lyrical, ballet and hip hop |
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Cert IV Fitness,Cert IV Dance Teaching & Management,Cert IV in Dance, Cert III in Dance, CSTD MJ8, RAD Adv. 1
Miss Alysse began dancing at the age of 3 and started training with Miss Hollie at the age of 8. In 2014 Miss Alysse successfully gained her Certificate III in Dance, in 2015 successfully gained her Certificate IV in Dance, 2017 successfully gained her Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, 2018 successfully gained her Certificate IV in Personal Training and is currently studying her Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management.
Miss Alysse has a huge passion for teaching younger children. She loves sharing her knowledge, understanding and passion of dance that she has with other students to help them fulfil their dreams. Seeing children achieve their dreams or achieve a movement they have been working on is truly remarkable. Miss Alysse is currently writing a teaching method to help students and teachers have a greater understanding about dance, fitness and nutrition. She hopes to fulfil her dream by completing a full-time course with Arête Academy of Arts in 2019. |
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Dip. Dance Teaching & Management, CSTD Tap Teacher Cert, CSTD Modern Jazz Teacher Cert
Miss Mikaela is a teacher dedicated to getting results through many different fun and engaging activities. She has experience in many different art forms such as Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary and many more. Miss Mikaela has been dancing since the age of 3 back in her home town of Mackay.
Currently Mikaela is studying her Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management. She has completed and obtained her Teacher's Certificate in jazz and tap through the CSTD. Mikaela has also completed her RAD Advance 1 ballet exam, as well as completed level 4 in the CSTD Jason Winter Contemporary syllabus and is equipped with 6 years of teaching experience as well as 2 years of full time dance training. |
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B.A Creative Industries, Drama Film & Tv
Emily Beardmore is the newest addition to the Arete family. Having completed a Bachelor of Creative Industries, she majored in Drama and Film & Television, and started her career with Channel 10 working on the notoriously funny kids show, Totally Wild.
Previously, she studied at the Scotland Screen Academy and has worked on a number of creative projects to inspired her to pursue a career in PR and social media. She currently works freelance managing the social media for a few local businesses in Brisbane. She is here today to apply herself and the skills she’s acquired in the pursuit of expanding Arete Arts. She will provide administrative assistance and facilitate the growth of our young dancers and aspiring teachers. |
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Cert IV. Dance Teaching & Management, CSTD MJ8
Miss Rebecca is one of Arete's most energetic and generous teachers. She loves to perfect her dancing and teaching methods as well as encourage others to work hard to achieve their goals.
In 2018 Miss Rebecca successfully completed her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management. She has completed and obtained her CSTD Modern Jazz Level 8 and is currently completing Level 9. Miss Rebecca brings a wealth of energy and knowledge to her lessons and is adored by all of her students here at Arete Arts. |
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Cert III Assistant Dance Teaching,Cert. II in Dance, Cert. I in Dance, RAD Intermediate, CSTD MJ5, CSTD Contemporary Lv. 1
Miss Charlotte began her dance education when she was 3 years old. As a foundation student of Arête Arts, this is her sixth year attending the Academy. In 2016, Miss Charlotte successfully attained a Certificate II in Dance, and her Certificate I in Dance in 2015. Miss Charlotte has been competing in eisteddfod group competitions for 3 years and solos for 2 years. Miss Charlotte is also the elected Junior Dance Captain for the Academy.
In 2018 Miss Charlotte successfully completed her Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching. Miss Charlotte has completed her CSTD Modern Jazz 5, RAD Grade 4, and CSTD Contemporary Level 1. Miss Charlotte loves to teach children and share her passion of dance in the classroom. Charlotte completes her academic studies at Queensland Creative Academies where she is currently in Year 10. |
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Cert. III in Dance Teaching & Management,Cert. II in Dance, RAD Inter. Foundation
Miss Holly began training with Miss Hollie Hewett from the age of 7. She started her dance education when she was 5 years old. Miss Holly first attended Arête Arts when she was 12, this is her fourth year attending the Academy. In 2016 Miss Holly successfully attained a Certificate II in Dance and in 2018 Miss Holly attained her Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching.
Holly has been competing in eisteddfod group competitions for 7 years and solos for 1 year. Holly is currently undertaking her Intermediate exam and Certificate IV in Dance. Holly loves to teach children and share her passion of dance in the classroom. She loves to help and see other students strive to achieve their goals. Holly completes her academic studies at San Sisto College where she is currently in year 10. |
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Miss Riley is a Junior certificate student of Arete Arts and has been a member of our program since 2015.
Miss Riley takes her dancing very seriously, is dedicated to her craft and the refinement of her skills. For one so young, Riley displays maturity and commitment beyond her years. When she is not attending her own course lessons or Martial Arts class, Miss Riley loves to assist with the tiniest of our dancers. Miss Riley is a passionate student and nurturing young teacher who supports and encourages our tiny ballerinas. |