Class Descriptors
What genre do you or your child wish to learn?
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Classical Ballet
Classical ballet is a stunning technique which underpins the strength and beauty of all other techniques. It also stands alone in its tradition as a historical and beautiful art form paired with Classical Music and Classical Art.
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Jazz
Jazz emerged as a dance form as a parallel to Jazz Music, however it stands alone now as a fun and vibrant dance genre that is modern and varied. A great way to involve children who love to move and enjoy popular music.
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Lyrical Dance
Lyrical Dance appears as a combination of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Lyrical is used to tell stories that are usually deeper in nature and express emotions.
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Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance is a break-away from Classical Ballet that emerged during the first half of the 20th Century. Dancers exploring movement that was not up-right like Ballet, wanted to throw themselves off-centre and use the floor more to create. Contemporary Dance was born and is used for powerful expression of stories as well as brilliance in Dance technique.
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Tap Dancing
Fun and energetic and enjoyed by Adults and Children, Tap Dancing emerged in the Industrial Revolution in the late 19th Century. Bored with long hours of work in the factories, creative souls moved their feet in time with the machines. Their feet created music and rythm. The genre has survived and increased in popularity with the famous Tap Dogs and the Tap Pack setting it apart as a male dominated genre. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers showed the genre as a partner dance full of elegance and romance.
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Musical Theatre
A combination of Dance, Drama and Song, Musical Theatre tells a story using the talents of all 3 Art Forms. The ability to hold a note, move your body and immerse yourself into a character provides a class of fun and creativity while building on all 3 abilities culminating in a wonderful performance.
Meet Our Teachers
Isabel Jackson PRINCIPAL TEACHER
Isabel’s love of dance began at the age of five, training in Ballet, Tap and Jazz and performing at every opportunity. At fifteen, she moved to Brisbane to attend the Queensland Dance School of Excellence under the Queensland Ballet Company, completing her senior schooling at Kelvin Grove State College. She later studied at Queensland University of Technology, achieving Advanced qualifications with the Royal Academy of Dance and graduating with a Bachelor of Dance (Performance) and Arts Management.
Alongside her performance career, Isabel developed a strong passion for business and leadership, spending many years in organisational management and leadership development roles with the global company The Body Shop, while completing a Master’s degree in Vocational Education and Training.
After having three children, Isabel moved into lecturing in Management and Human Resources at TAFE whilst she completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching. She has since passionately taught Dance and Business in secondary schools, developing dance programs and inspiring young performers.
Wholesome Dance was born from Isabel’s belief that Dance is for Everyone. Her vision is to create a safe, inclusive and joyful environment where children can be children, music and costumes are age-appropriate, and every dancer feels valued. Isabel continues to teach while leading & mentoring students and guiding teachers as Principal Teacher of Wholesome Dance.
Camilla Schmidt SENIOR CLASSICAL
Camilla began dancing at 3 years old at a local dance studio and has trained across an extensive number of styles. Camilla has trained in the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus and completed her syllabus training under the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet program. She has also been trained under the Martha Graham technique of modern dance. Camilla commenced full-time dance training at the Queensland National Ballet School with a focus on ballet and contemporary, obtaining a Certificate IV in Dance and an Advanced Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance). She has performed several roles with the Toowoomba Ballet Theatre. In 2021, was accepted into Northern Ballet’s UK Graduate Program where she danced with the company in professional roles. In 2022, Camilla commenced a season with the Delattre Dance Junior Company in Germany. Camilla began studying a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Queensland in 2024.
Sophia Savage SENIOR JAZZ, HIP HOP, COMMERCIAL
Sophia has been dancing since the age of three and has developed a deep passion for both performance and teaching. With over five years of teaching experience, Sophia holds a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management. Her experience in choreography also includes Northside Christian College’s school musicals and uniquely tailored projects in the Commercial and Jazz dance space. Driven by a love for movement and artistic expression, Sophia’s work emphasises bringing creativity and storytelling to the stage. Sophia loves teaching the next generation of dancers, and has a heart for and ability to connect with youth. Her pastoral heart is prevalent within her teaching.
Georgia Dedic CLASSICAL
Georgia has been dancing for over eleven years, studying Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary and Lyrical Dance genres. With a passion for performing and teaching, Georgia loves to incorporate fun in her classes, making learning dance accessible and enjoyable to all ages. Georgia has extensive experience teaching children under 8 years old. She has a heart for mentoring and fostering a love of dance in all her students. At Wholesome Dance, she specialises in teaching juniors and Creative Movement classes.
Kaiah Dedic JAZZ AND LYRICAL
Kaiah is a creative and confident dancer whose passion for dance began at an early age. Whilst dancing for 12 years, Kaiah has trained in various styles including Jazz, Heels, Lyrical dance, Ballet and Contemporary dance. Her dancing experience has included various performances at competitions, showcases and productions both at school events and external dance studios.
Kaiah undertook Dance as a Senior Subject and was awarded extremely high marks in her final assessments Kaiah is currently studying her Bachelor of Business at QUT, as well as a Diploma in Dance Teaching and Management. She is beyond excited to share her knowledge and love for dance with her students as a Jazz and Lyrical teacher
Gabrielle Jackson CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY AND CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Gabrielle has been studying dance for 11 years and has developed a passion for both Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Gabrielle also loves music, also excelling in her Guitar skills. Her creativity lends beautiful to the Creative Movement classes that she teaches, alongside Classical and Contemporary classes.
Gabrielle studied at the Queensland Academy of Creative Arts for one year, showcasing her creative movement through their regular performances at different locations. She has recently transitioned to online schooling to pursue professional dance training with the Australasian Dance Collective. She continues to refine her technique and artistry as a senior student at Wholesome Dance, developing her skills under the tuition of Camilla and Sophia.
Isabella Savage BALLET
Isabella is a passionate and committed dance teacher with years of experience and training in ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. Having started dance at the age of 4, Isabella has honed her skills through years of practice and formal training, completing ballet exams up to the Intermediate level with both RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) and ATOD (Australian Teachers of Dance). Additionally Isabella serves as the Dance Captain for her school musical, where she aids in teaching the dances with leadership and enthusiasm. With a strong foundation in technique and performance, Isabella aims to foster a supportive and encouraging environment for students to develop their confidence and passion for dance.
Danielle Stay TAP
Danielle is a dancer who has been passionate about the art form since the age of 3, learning the styles tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and musical theatre. She has since completed all her tap and jazz dance exams through the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD). With a strong foundation in technique and a love for performance, Danielle is excited to share her passion for dance. She believes in the joy and connection that dance brings to people of all ages and looks forward to inspiring others on their own dance journeys.
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