Our MISSION
KC Ballet desires to offer a wholesome curriculum for kids. To run dance classes in a safe, family-oriented environment. To teach students the art of ballet and joy of dance. To welcome you to enjoy movement, friendship, creativity and theatre.
Our PROGRAM
Our programs cater for those who wish to learn for recreation or pursue dance at a higher level. Students will be immersed in a rich, artistic dance education no matter how often they attend. We strive to do this at affordable prices.
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Our PEOPLE
Classroom PHILOSOPHY
KC Ballet values its people. At every level of the organisation. Every person is unique and valuable. Teachers, students, families and staff are empowered to think creatively, recognising their ability to make significant contributions to KC Ballet and the wider community.
Age-appropriate content, laugher, friendship, imperfection, drive, respect, collaboration.
Foster young minds – artists,
life-long learning.
Why we Dance
The first seed for Kristy Chapman's Ballet Studio was sown over 20 years ago when the founder was asked to choreograph a dance piece for kids for the Jungle Book, a local production in her hometown of Dubbo, NSW. Very soon a next-door neighbour who was in the piece asked to continue dancing. In 2005 this became the founders first dance school (Backyard Dancing) in the little town of Dubbo, NSW. Backyard Dance was a place for the kids in the neighbourhood to have fun, meet friends and dip their toes (or should I say pointe their toes) in the art form of dance.
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The Studio's primary aims are to:​​​
1. Foster a love and appreciation for Dance
People thrive on encouragement, enthusiasm and a challenge. Our aim is to have fun, meet new friends and learn to dance.
2. Build confidence in children and promote a healthy well-being
Each person has unique value and something wonderful to contribute. We encourage each other as we learn and care about a healthy self-esteem. This also includes learning about how our bodies move and work to train safe and impressive movement.
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3. Offer wholesome classes
Our classes are taught with age-appropriate content. We desire to let kids be kids. We teach with age-appropriate dance moves, music and costumes in mind.
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4. ​See students immersed in a rich, artistic ballet education
Quality class content and knowledge of dance technique.​​
Founder & Director
Kristy
Registered RAD Teacher
​Pursing and loving ballet and dance since she was four, Kristy completed her first Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet exam in 1999. In 2010 she began the certificate of Ballet Teaching studies to qualify as a registered RAD teacher. Kristy studied at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) in the Bachelor of Dance program and has trained and taught in many dance styles throughout Melbourne, Victoria and NSW.
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Former owner of Backyard Dance and Colour of Dance (Seville).
Kristy and is a mum of three lively kiddos. Loves to spend time with her family and friends and to explore the outdoors.