STudio Dance Australia
In her (previous) day job as a counsellor counselling children and young people in her local area of Marayong and Kings Park, Christa Tate (nee Anthony) felt she could further contribute to her local community by opening a dance studio, with her vision being to share her joy of dance in a safe and welcoming environment for all children and young people. So, with this in mind SDA was first established in February 2009 in a local school hall. By October 2010 SDA relocated to its current premises in Kings Park servicing surrounding suburbs including Blacktown, Quakers Hill, Kings Langley, Marayong, Stanhope Gardens, Seven Hills and The Ponds. Most new business is by referral; this is rewarding and substantiates SDA as a leader in its field.
Relocating allowed SDA to expand and add more classes which led us to transform from a Dance Studio to a Performing Arts Studio, introducing other art forms/genres. Classes include: Ballet (Contemporary/Lyrical), Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Breakdance, Singing, Drama, Musical Theatre, Special Needs Jazz, Adults Jazz, Adults Tap and a Performance Team.
Director Miss Christa believes in a ‘holistic approach’ meaning that the overall wellbeing of her students is essential to allow them to grow into responsible young adults. Miss Christa believes that Performing Arts contributes to a well-rounded education, supporting self-esteem and confidence in all areas thus empowering students to achieve. SDA aim is to provide quality tuition at an affordable cost while allowing students to be creative and have fun.
SDA’s Performing Arts Qualifications, Affiliations and Registrations include Acrobatic Dance Association, Australasian Dance Australia, Australian Guild of Music Education, Australian Teachers of Dancing, British Ballet Organisation, Glenn Wood Tap and State Dance Association, we are also a member of Audance NSW and World Dance Alliance Asia Pacific. SDA holds all the necessary insurances for students and teachers through Dancesurance.
SDA’s success is measured by the quality of its team. SDA Teachers are committed to providing the highest level of training to students – it is not just a job, it’s a passion. SDA Student Teachers are wonderful role models who lead by example and enjoy learning from their mentors while assisting classes. Director Miss Christa has mentored students to gain excellent results in exams and also aided them to receive teaching certification.
SDA is an approved provider of the NSW Active Kids Rebate Program and the NSW Creative Kids Rebate Program, providing parents with an annual saving of $300. Every child (4.5 – 18 years’ old) enrolled in school from Kindergarten to Year 12 is eligible. SDA is an award winning studio, awards include: Blacktown Local Business Awards for Outstanding Performing Arts, Blacktown Community and Other Education and Western Sydney Award for Business Excellence in Education. Director Miss Christa is also an award winner including The Pride Of Australia Medal, Young Leader NSW, Western Sydney University Young Women of the West Award and Blacktown Business Award for Outstanding Youth in Business.