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ARAD, RAD CBTS, Dip.Dance T&M, Dip.Musical Theatre, Cert.IV Trng & Assmnt
Miss Hollie is the co-founder, Artistic and Company Director here at Arête. As such, she has been very successful with her business endeavors including being named finalist in 2 categories for the Telstra Business Awards 2015. Within 3 only years, her attentive and passionate leadership successfully pioneered the only Artistic Academy in QLD to offer the full spectrum of CUA11 - Live Performance Qualifications.
Miss Hollie's success as a Company Director may only be rivaled by her success as a choreographer and classical coach. Her talent in developing award winning artistry with flawless technique and detail has been recognized nationally on multiple platforms. Miss Hollie is also a well sort after adjudicator throughout the national stage. She is widely regarded for technical feedback, modern stage craft and eye for creativity and inovatoin. |
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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 Hewett has completed all RAD examinations with Honours 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 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, practicing 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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CSTD Modern Jazz Diploma, ARAD
Miss Jemma is an avid contemporary and theatrical performer, with an exceptional reputation teaching young beginner through and pre-professional students. Her contribution to competitive solo artist development and group theatrics derive from her extensive experience on the world stage working along side global leaders in the industry.
Miss Jemma is passionate about professional dance and performance training, and enjoys working with students of all skills and abilities. Her instructional techniques and wealth of performance experience, coupled with her natural positive glow, make Miss Jemma an asset to our Academy and a role model to all her students. |
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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. |
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B.F.A (Dance)
Charles is an astute performer and dance educator that takes the betterment and advancement of his students very seriously with refined coaching and creative motivation. Mr Charles' commitment to self development, education and innovation positively influences his instructional qualities by challenging his students to strive for self improvement and unique creativity.
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Charles is an independent dance artist, teacher and choreographer. His professional repertoire includes Queensland Ballet’s Little Red Riding Hood (Lucas Jervies), Prying Eye’s The Inquisition of the Big Bad Wolf, Transit Dance Company’s BOYZ (Paul Malek), Liesel Zink’s The Stance, Seeing Place’s Time Capsule (Kate Shearer), and Nick Cave's Heard. In 2015, Charles also understudied multiple roles for Expressions Dance Company’s Carmen Sweet, 7 Deadly Sins, and The Host (Natalie Weir).
After partaking in the inaugural season of The IndepenDANCE Project as a performer in 2014, Charles returned in 2015 as one of four selected choreographers. Here he lead a first stage development of his first professional choreographic endeavor, Patternicity. In 2016, Charles was commissioned by Ausdance Queensland as one of four artists for the Career Dance Slam and Community Bounce Tour, a dance teaching tour through regional Queensland. Charles graduated from QUT in 2014, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) with Distinction. During his studies, he had the opportunity to work closely with numerous choreographers including Gavin Webber, Vanessa Mafe, Lisa Griffiths, Csaba Buday, Majestic, Keith Hawley and Sammie Williams. He Also performed excepts of works from Graeme Murphy, Natalie Weir, and Daniel Riley, including an international tour in 2014 to the Beijing Dance Festival, and the World Dance Alliance Global Summit, held in Angers, France. |
RIGHT: Charles' most recent work - Pattern City. |
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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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Cert IV in Dance, Cert. III in Dance, CSTD MJ8, RAD Adv. 1
Alysse began dancing at the age of 3 and started training with Miss Hollie at the age of 8. In 2014 Alysse successfully gained her Certificate III in Dance and in 2015 successfully gained her Certificate IV in Dance. Alysse is currently studying Part-time a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management.
Over the years Alysse has participated in many dance competitions, performances and Gigs. In 2016 Alysse was crowned Dancer of the year and over all Regional Champion for showcase. Alysse also competed in Get The Beat Nationals in 2016 and was given the Title of National Champion for Classical Ballet and also National Champion for Demi Character. Alysse Also competes in many local eisteddfods and receives many awards such as, most outstanding dancer, Most promising dancer for Contemporary, Classical Ballet or Jazz dance. Alysse holds her CSTD Jazz, Tap and Contemporary exams, as well as her RAD Classical Ballet Exams to the appropriate level. Alysse performed at the Stefan’s hair awards 2 years in a row as guest dancer in 2014 and 2015. In 2016 Alysse performed in the Brisbane CSTD Convention in 2016 and is an experienced performer, teacher and competitor in the field of dance. Alysse has a huge passion for teaching younger children. Alysse 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. Alysse aspires to become a professional dancer with the Moulin rouge when she is older. She hopes to fulfil her dream by completing a full-time course with Arête academy of Arts in 2017 and 2018 completing her Diploma In Dance and her Advanced Diploma in Dance. |
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Cert. II in Dance, Cert. I in Dance, RAD Inter. Foundation, CSTD MJ5, CSTD Contemporary Lv. 1
Miss Charlotte began her dance education when she was 3 years old. As a foundation student of Arête Academy of Arts, this is her fourth 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.
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 San Sisto College where she is currently in year 8. |
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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 Academy of Arts when she was 12, this is her second year attending the Academy. In 2016 Miss Holly successfully attained a Certificate II in Dance.
Holly has been competing in eisteddfod group competitions for 7 years and solos for 1 year. Holly is currently undertaking her Intermediate Foundation exam and Certificate III in assistant dance teaching. 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 8. |
