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2020 SyllabuS Guide
COMDANCE (FORMERLY CSTD)
History:
In 2018 CSTD was rebranded to COMDANCE. The COM identifies our history, personifies communication of which dance is a primary form and identifies the importance of community to us. ComDance – A Global Community of Dance.
The Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) had its beginnings in 1933 with the formation of the National Examination System and the Victorian Society of Dancing, which amalgamated in 1957. In 1992 it became an incorporated body under the title of ComDance Inc.
The Society now caters for all major dance disciplines and operates throughout South East Asia, Canada and most recently in Britain. Many ComDance trained students have gone on to international success in the professional ranks in ballet, stage and musical theatre.
FOUNDER/DIRECTOR:
Dorothy Gladstone: It was in 1931 that pioneer dance educator returned to Melbourne from a visit to London where she had extensive training in dance and teaching.
By 1933 Dorothy Gladstone had completed her qualifications in Classical Ballet, Highland, Tap, National and Theatre dance.
Recognising that the needs of teachers and students in these genres differed from those in the ballroom world she established The National Examination System (the NES). She developed progressive syllabi for each of the genres. She trained other experienced dancers to be examiners.
She set the standard for those in the Society that followed her to keep abreast of new trends and choreography. Dorothy went on annual trips to London and New York where she was would gain new ideas from Broadway and West End shows. President: Diane Gepp B.Ed.
Vice President: Sandra Breen OAM Treasurer/Secretary: Carmel Evans
PATRON:
His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), and Her Excellency, Mrs Linda Hurley.
HEADQUARTERS:
Address: Suite 228, 23 Milton Parade, Malvern VIC 3144
Phone: 03 9832 0632
Website: http://comdance.org/
STYLES COVERED:
Classical ballet, Jazz, Theatrical and Performing Arts, Tap, Contemporary, Ballroom and Latin, Hip Hop, Pre School program, Come Dance with Me.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Early childhood to professional level in all disciplines, including teaching diplomas.
A ONE STOP SHOP. BE PART OF OUR GLOBAL DANCE COMMUNITY!
Syllabus contributions
by Australia’s leading choreographers including :
JAZZ
Rachelle Conroy; Marco Panzic; Kat Santos; Ryan Hanson, Jess Stokes, Amy Campbell, Zac Brazenas
TAP
Sandra Breen (OAM). Jack Chambers, Chris Jordan, Keith Hawley, Kricket Foster
CONTEMPORARY
Jason Winters
CLASSICAL BALLET
Progressive Grades and Majors – Music by Michael Brett
HIP HOP
Eden Zerk and Kai Tai McDonald
COME DANCE WITH ME
All the bells and whistles, no licence fee, no restrictions, a complete package of T Shirt, dance passport, bag and collectibles
LATIN AMERICAN
Carmelo Pizzino
Contact: (03) 9832 0632 Website: www.COMDANCE.org Email: admin@COMDANCE.org
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