Hear from the Full-time Faculty

In this Q&A video, we provide a glimpse into the dedication, passion, and knowledge that drive our faculty to inspire and shape the next generation of professional dancers.

Dance North Academy’s Full-Time Ballet Program offers an environment of excellence, designed to develop artistry, technique, and resilience in every student.

Explore the opportunities that await and discover what sets our program apart

Our exceptional team of mentors brings unparalleled expertise and artistry to the training of our aspiring dancers.

Teachers featured in video:

Mandi Whittaker

Vicki Attard

Lucinda Dunn

Danilo Radojevic

Adam Blanch

Catherine Edwards

Sculpting Sounds 2.0

An unforgettable evening of classical and contemporary dance. Our Full-Time Academy showcase with highlights from our Part-Time program, celebrates the artistry of Australia’s finest emerging talent. Experience the strength, creativity, and precision of our dancers as they captivate us with their extraordinary performances.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the exceptional faculty of Dance North Academy’s Full-Time program. Your unwavering dedication, passion, and expertise have been the cornerstone of our students’ success and growth.

Full-time faculty:

▫️Vicki Attard ▫️Heidi Blackburn

▫️Adam Blanch ▫️Davide Di Giovanni

▫️Lucinda Dunn OAM ▫️Jasmin Durham

▫️Catherine Edwards ▫️Danilo Radojevic

▫️Darren Spowart ▫️Victor Zarallo

Please enjoy highlights from the show below.

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.

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.