Here is a jazz lyrical piece from Curtains Up 2019 performance at The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds.
“LOVE BITES” Choreographed by Director Alfie Scalia.
Performed by DanceArts United Open Advanced & Associate students.
“The Travellers” As Red’s journey through the forest continued, she came upon a clearing. In this clearing she met a group of travellers she had never met before. A group with a story to tell.
Choreographed by Director Alfie Scalia.
Performed by Melbourne Ballet Academy students.
Dec 2019, after a successful performance season featuring Red Riding Hood, MDC Junior Showcase and Curtains Up, the MDC Intermediate Associate Academy students spent a whole hot summer day in vibrant Brunswick filming their latest dance clip PUMP IT.
Moving between various sites, and working under the scorching summer sun, the talented young artists expertly worked the camera and produced this incredible piece.
What a hell of a lot of fun!
“Pump It” Choreography & film by Alfie Scalia
Performed by MDC Intermediate A Associate students
This week we present an excerpt from a dance theatre piece from Curtains Up 2018 performance at The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds.
“SUSPIRIUM; deep breath - singular. Part 3” Choreographed by Director Daniel Ryan.
Performed by DanceArts United Open Advanced & Intermediate A Associate students.
Check out this jazz piece from Curtains Up 2018 performance at The Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds.
“VOGUE” Choreographed by Director Alfie Scalia.
Performed by DanceArts United Open Advanced & Associate students.
Via Zoom or in the studio we don’t care! We JUST WANNA DANCE!
DanceArts United, MDC resident academy’s, jazz students have been taking advantage of their online classes by practicing dancing on film and performing through a lens. This culmination is this brilliant and fun video! Check out these rockstars!
JUST DANCE
DanceArts United Jazz Students
Choreography: Alfie Scalia
Click the link below to download the new Melbourne Dance Centre Part Time Dance and Performing Arts program prospectus for 2018. Melbourne Dance Centre offers some amazing youth programs including the DanceArts United associate scholarship program. Make sure to download the program and give it a look.
WHAT IS OPEN DAY?
MDC's annual Open Day is a compulsory performance for all students. It is a great opportunity for students to get in front of an audience before competitions and other in-house and external performances commence for the year. It is also a chance for parents, guardians and friends to come and see what students have been up to all term and to see what the various academies, classes and levels have to offer. Being the start of the year, it is a wonderful way for all MDC Academy students to meet and get to know each other in support for their passion in performing and training.
Show your support for these talented young performers by bringing along friends and family for a great day of inspiration.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
SATURDAY APRIL 6
MDC THEATRE
75 WESTON STREET BRUNSWICK
ALL TICKETS (All ages): $15 (+bf) or $35, Day Pass (a ticket for all 3 shows)
*DAY PASS can only be purchased at MDC reception.
*Tickets are non-refundable. Please make sure to check what time your child is performing.
Check out the new online merchandise store on the Melbourne Dance Centre website.
We have now launched the new online portal for ordering all available merchandise through the Melbourne Dance Centre website. The items listed are what is currently available to purchase and should be delivered and available to receive via the MDC reception within 7 days.
Currently we have DanceArts United tops available but the store will continue to be updated over the next few months with new products available for Melbourne Ballet Academy, Theatre Arts and Acrobatics Melbourne as well as a new line of Melbourne Dance Centre specific clothing.
We will continue to update you all as these new items become available. Orders can also be made via the MDC reception.
Click the link below to download the new Melbourne Dance Centre Part Time Dance and Performing Arts program prospectus for 2018. Melbourne Dance Centre offers some amazing youth programs including the DanceArts United associate scholarship program. Make sure to download the program and give it a look.
MDC PART TIME PROGRAM PROSPECTUS
Contact Melbourne Dance Centre via info@melbournedancecentre.com
Melbourne Dance Centre will be hosting an amazing line-up of instructors for their Summer Dance workshops and Jazz Intensive programs these summer holidays. Head over to melbournedancecentre.com/workshops to learn more about these fantastic workshops.
OPEN AGE JAZZ INTENSIVE
DANCE PROFESSIONALS, FULL-TIME DANCE STUDENTS, AND ADVANCED STUDENTS 15+
Melbourne Dance Centre’s Jazz Intensives are 5 day jazz technique training programs collecting the best in the industry for a week of jazz focussed training and inspiration.
STYLES ON OFFER
Jazz | Commercial | Theatre Jazz | Dance Theatre | Lyrical | Hip Hop | Urban | Contemporary
LEARN MORE
JUNIOR ADV JAZZ INTENSIVE
ADVANCED LEVEL STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS
Melbourne Dance Centre’s Jazz Intensives are 5 day jazz technique training programs collecting the best in the industry for a week of jazz focussed training and inspiration.
STYLES ON OFFER
Jazz | Commercial | Theatre Jazz | Dance Theatre | Lyrical | Hip Hop | Urban | Contemporary
LEARN MORE
SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOPS
DANCE STUDENTS UNDER 13 YEARS
Melbourne Dance Centre’s Summer Workshops are a fun and exciting way to start the 2018 dance year with a fantastic selection of industry teachers for the kids to learn from and be inspired by.
PROGRAMS ON OFFER
Pre-Teen (Under 13)
Little Dancers (5+ years)
STYLES ON OFFER
Jazz | Broadway Jazz | Lyrical | Hip Hop | Contemporary
LEARN MORE
EXCITING NEW PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM FOR 2017!
Theatre Arts are proud to present a new and exciting performing arts program for 2017. Designed to encapsulate all forms of theatre, the new program will present 3 different performance opportunities throughout 2017, each performance based around a different style of theatre.
THEATRE ARTS PERFORMANCES 2017
- A play or dramatic work
- A cabaret or vocal presentation evening
- a musical theatre styled revue performance
We can't wait to see this new program get underway and start to work on these exciting performance opportunities. Check out the program prospectus for more information.
AGE REQUIREMENTS: 11+ years of age
DIRECTORS
LUIGI LUCENTE
Luigi Lucente is a diverse and dynamic young leading man – constantly in demand across stage and screen.
Luigi played the leading role of Eddie Birdlace in the Australian Premiere of DOGFIGHT (Neil Gooding Productions) at the Hayes Theatre Company, his performance earning much critical acclaim. In 2014 Luigi garnered notable attention as Leo Frank in the Australian Professional Premiere of Jason Robert Brown’s PARADE (The Collective), earning a 2014 TheatrePro Best Actor in a Musical Nomination. Luigi also spent 2014 performing in the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Ambassador Theatre/GFO), often performing the role of Brad.
He has appeared as Pippin in PIPPIN (Magnormos – 2013 TheatrePro Best Actor in a Musical Nomination), Leon Czolgosz in ASSASSINS (Watch This), Jamie in THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Theatreworks), WICKED (GFO), JERSEY BOYS (Newtheatricals/Dodgers) and GUYS & DOLLS (Ambassador/Donmar). Luigi was also a grand finalist in the 2011 ANZ TRUSTEES ROB GUEST ENDOWMENT.
Other stage appearances include STEPHEN SCHWARTZ - IN CONVERSATION, TWISTED BROADWAY, THE SONGS OF CY COLEMAN & AN EVENING WITH LANCE HORNE. In addition to his extensive concert work, Luigi also spent time touring as the Tenor soloist for the VICTORIAN CONCERT ORCHESTRA. Screen credits include key roles in the US mini series THE PACIFIC, WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THAT GUY, NEIGHBOURS and the upcoming feature film MORMON YANKEES.
Also an avid musician and songwriter, in 2014 Luigi created a unique one-man cabaret entitled JIM MORRISON: KALEIDOSCOPE. Directed by Nicholas Christo, it features Luigi himself at the piano as the show journeys through the mind of the infamous front-man of The Doors. KALEIDOSCOPE has played to sell out audiences and rave reviews across the country.
Luigi has just completed playing the role of Tony in WEST SIDE STORY for Neil Gooding’s Packemin Productions at the Riverside Theatre in Sydney and will shortly play the iconic Jonathan Larson in TICK,TICK…BOOM (Pursued by Bear) at Chapel Off Chapel.
www.luigilucente.com
BERNARD ANGEL
A graduate of WAAPA, Bernard’s first credits were on TV in Blue Heelers and as Ernesto in the ABC/BBC coproduction of Noah and Saskia. On stage Bernard was in the Australian tour of My Fair Lady (2007), the original Australian cast of Jersey Boys as Joe Pesci and later a Frankie Valli alternate, An Officer and a Gentleman and most recently Bernard has just finished the Australian tour of The Lion King performing the roles of Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu and Ed throughout. Bernard has featured in ad campaigns for Target, BUPA and RACV. Bernard has continued training over the years at the Howard Fine Acting School, Gary May Voice Studios and as a writer at AFTRS
TIMETABLES NOW AVAILABLE
DanceArts United timetables and class prices for 2017 are now available. Head to DANCEARTS UNITED to find out more!
JUNIOR CLASS TIMETABLE 5-13 years
SENIOR CLASS TIMETABLE 14+ years
To find out more about our Associate training program click here.
ABOUT
DanceArts United’s Performing Arts Academy was designed to create unique and interesting performers by drawing upon and developing the individual characteristics and strengths of our students. We foster an artistic environment in which our students feel safe, confident and artistically challenged.
TIMETABLE NOW AVAILABLE
Melbourne Ballet Academy timetable and class prices for 2017 are now available. Head to MELBOURNE BALLET ACADEMY to find out more!
Mr Brian Hewitt ARAD
(ARAD. M.B.B.O. ADV. DIP PDTC AUSTRALIAN BALLET SCHOOL)
Upon completion of his training at the Royal Ballet School in London, Brian went on to perform with the Royal Opera Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The English National Ballet companies before becoming the Founder/Director of the Scottish Contemporary Dance Theatre in Glasgow. He has also acted in both stage and television productions in the U.K and worked for Walt Disney Productions. In 1981 Brian was invited to Australia to establish the Dance Department at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), at the Edith Cowan University in Perth. On moving to Melbourne in 1995, Brian studied and graduated from the Professional Dance teachers Course at the Australian Ballet School. He has since taught at many of the major institutions including the Australian Ballet School, The Victorian College of the Arts, The National Theatre Ballet School and Dance World 301.
TIMETABLE NOW AVAILABLE
Theatre Arts timetable and class prices for 2017 are now available. Head to THEATRE ARTS to find out more!
Sheridan Anderson is back to take the junior musical theatre classes for 2017!
SHERIDAN ANDERSON
Training:
- Certificate IV in Performing Arts
- Broadway Dance Center
Performances:
- We Will Rock You
- West Side Story
- Pippin
- Saturday Night Fever