Sydney Eisteddfod Dance Of Champions

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our 16/U Performance Contemporary small group “Hallelujah” has won the prestigious Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions!

We couldn’t be prouder of this incredibly dedicated group of dancers. Their hard work, passion, and artistry were on full display, leaving us all mesmerised and captivated by their stunning performance.

A special thank you to Mandi Whittaker and Isabella Thomassian for their breathtaking choreography and coaching.

Congratulations to all involved, you’ve made us so proud!

Sculpting Sounds

Sculpting Sounds.

Witness the incredible talent of our Full- and Part-Time students as they showcase their creativity and technical excellence. Experience the beauty with excerpts from Marius Petipa's Paquita, expertly staged by Danilo Radojevic, alongside captivating new creations by Davide Giovanni, Adam Blanch, and Mandi Whittaker.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of artistic expression and be inspired by the passion and dedication of our dancers.

Dance North Academy Announces Full-Time Program

Dance North Academy is excited to announce the commencement of our Full-Time Program in 2023.

Dance North Academy has built an enviable reputation as a part-time dance school offering diversified dance training for aspiring and talented students. Today, Dance North Academy is owned and operated by highly-regarded Artistic Directors, Amanda Whittaker and Adam Blanch.

The Dance North Academy Full Time training course allows dancers to not only develop the technical requirements needed to pursue a career in classical or contemporary dance but also promotes creativity, artistry and intellectual growth to produce an all rounded intelligent dancer.

With the vision of “innovation to inspire” our model at Dance North Academy provides a space for dancers to grow their unique style and artistry.

Illustrations

On Sunday the 20th of November at 3 Danks St, Waterloo Dance North Academy presented our highly anticipated 2022 Contemporary Night Performance of "Illustrations".

Featured works by Adam Blanch, Mandi Whittaker, Davide Di Giovanni, and Airu Matsuda.

Performed by the contemporary dancers of Dance North Academy.

Poster image by Everline Imagery.

Dancer Finley Adams, Dance North Academy alumni, currently with Palucca University of Dance Dresden.

Night At The Barracks

The Tap Pack Performance

We are so honoured to announce that Dance North Academy has been asked to perform alongside Sydney Dance Company and The Tap Pack as part of the Manly “Night At The Barracks” event.

The Tap Pack performance will take place on September 11th and feature an eclectic work curated by the wonderful Chris Haines.

Sydney Dance Company Performance

We are so pleased to be presenting our work “Liminal Space” as an opening act to Sydney Dance Company’s performance at the “Night At The Barracks” performance.

This wouldn’t be possible without the beautiful choreographic work of our directors Mandi Whittaker and Adam Blanch and creative input from Configuration co-artistic director Katya Gray. A huge thank you also to Ryan Gilpin for the music composition and Kerry Mills for our costumes.

The Sydney Dance Company performance will take place on September 24th and will feature a new work created by Dance North Directors Amanda Whittaker and Adam Blanch in association with Configuration Artistic Director; Katya Gray.

Dancers Ella Dolby (left) and Holly Robinson (right), Dance North Academy.

Odyssey

Dance North Academy’s first Contemporary Night, presented by our Senior Extension Dancers

“Odyssey” held on 11 November 2017 from 6:30pm at Stella Maris Star of the Sea Theatre. Performed by extension contemporary dancers of Dance North Academy and featuring choreographic works from Adam Blanch, Fiona Jopp and Amanda Whittaker.

Odyessy a long and eventual journey or experience in a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual sense. These notions are explored using abstract interpretations seen through movement and expression.

Sydney Eisteddfod Dance Of Champions

We are thrilled to announce our Performance Modern 5 group "Hope There's Someone" placed 1st at the Sydney Eisteddfod Dance Of Champions.

A huge congratulations to the girls on their beautiful performance and a massive thank you to our wonderful Co-Principal and choreographer Mandi Whittaker on her incredibly moving piece.

Dance of Champions will be televised on Channel 10 on Sunday 15 October 2017 at 12 noon.