Lake Macquarie Dance Centre

Lake Macquarie Dance Centre (previously Robyn Hick School of Dance) has been established for over 30 years. We aim to nurture a love of dance in our students whilst aspiring to develop a high level of technique and artistry. Our highly qualified staff aims to create a positive atmosphere to allow each student to reach their full potential in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Our Warners Bay location has 3 Fully equipped studios with sprung floors, waiting area and air conditioned studios.

We provide:

• RAD Classical Ballet examinations (pre primary - grade 8) and Vocation Examinations from Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2.
• Contemporary
• Jazz
• Hip Hop
• Pullars unique Tap Technique exam syllabus
• Specialised Pre School classes
• HSC Dance coaching
• Solo eisteddfod coaching
• Performance groups
• Stretch classes
• Holiday schools
• Mid year demonstration with scholarships
• Trophies to all students
• Annual end of year concert

Achievements include:

• 100% exam success rate, results with high numbers of merits and distinctions
• 100% acceptance into HSPA School
• Former students are now dancing and teaching
professionally throughout the world.
• Students have been accepted into prestigious ballet schools both in Australia and overseas including: Royal Ballet School, Paris Opera Ballet School, Australian Ballet School, New Zealand Ballet School
• Many students have gained acceptance into university dance degree courses throughout Australia.
• 2009 McDonald Challenge - Sydney Opera House - Modern Group Open - Highly Commended 95%
• Students have competed successfully in Championships and Scholarships including:

Winner of the City of Sydney Senior Ballet Scholarship
Bronze Medal Genee Awards in London
Winner of the City of Newcastle Senior Ballet Scholarship


Teaching Staff:

Debra McDonnell ARAD Advanced Teaching Diploma, AISTD, ADA Adjudicator, RAD teacher mentor, Registered teacher RAD

Robyn Hick ARAD Advanced Teaching Diploma, Graded RAD International Examinor, RAD teacher mentor, Registered teacher RAD

Angela Thomas ARAD, Contempoary

Eliza Gillespie Member PDA

Tamara Diehl Australian Ballet Company, ABS Teachers course

Elizabeth Thomas Specalist contemporary and jazz teacher

Danielle Kyneur ARAD

Ester Townsend ARAD, Registered teacher RAD