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Click on the links below to read current and past editions of WACBTA’s newsletter “Classical Connections”, with news and interesting articles on a wide range of ballet-related topics.
Let us hear from YOU!   If there is a topic you would like to read about, let us know and we will find an expert to write about it.  Or even better, if you would like to submit an article on a relevant topic, please send it to us using the link below.

Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management – classical ballet

WA Classical Ballet Teachers’ Association Inc. is committed to assisting teachers in their professional development and career goals by brokering sponsorships for applicants who display both financial need and meritorious work.  WACBTA has worked closely with Empowerdance Pty Ltd, a highly respected, nationally operational Registered Training Organisation which is vastly experienced in remotely delivering industry relevant National Qualifications in Dance, as they developed a classical ballet specific version of the more generic CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management.  This is generally a 12-18 month course, and students will study the theory/academic components online, and then the practical elements in the comfort of their home studio.

For further information about Empowerdance (Australia’s Leading provider of Nationally Recognised Certificates in Dance.  RTO 40397 established in 2010) and the Certificate IV, click the link below:

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE

WACBTA has also partnered with private and corporate donors to provide funds to financially assist teachers who wish to undertake study of this classical ballet focused Certificate IV.   Such teachers (or aspiring teachers) are invited to apply for financial support to undertake this course of study.

(Please note:   the amount of financial assistance available may be variable depending of the level of support from sponsors.)

Hear from Previous WACBTA Sponsorship recipients:

Ashley To, WACBTA Sponsorship recipient 2024:

“Overall, I have found the Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management incredibly valuable.  It has broadened my knowledge in areas that I hadn’t previously considered, and applying these new ideas in the studio has shown me the direct benefits for my students.  The course has been both informative and practical, supporting my growth as a teacher and building skills I know will be useful in the future.  It has been a really positive experience, and I would definitely recommend it to other aspiring and new (assistant) teachers.”

Jasmin McGregor, WACBTA Sponsorship recipient 2024: 

“I have just completed the Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Managment through Empowerdance, and it’s already proving incredibly valuable.   The course is giving me practical tools and fresh ideas to bring into the ballet studio – from lesson planning and classroom management to creating engaging, inclusive classes for every student.I’m so grateful to the West Australian Classical Ballet Teachers’ Association (WACBTA) for awarding me a scholarship to help with the cost of this training.   Their support is enabling me to develop my teaching skills while balancing family life and my passion for ballet.”

Can you help with funding for young teachers to gain qualifications?

Information about providing financial support can be found here:

This section is designed to link you up with useful information for teachers. Please feel free to send us any additional information you think would be of benefit to other members, such as links to blogs, videos etc. You can email the information to: admin@wacbta.org.au 

The following links are to websites, blogs, Youtube channels or Facebook pages for teachers whose work we recommend investigating.

This section contains details of helpful books on the teaching of dance, that you might want to find and read.  If you can’t get hold of a title on line, email us – we just might be able to assist with borrowing a copy. (No promises, though!)

“Ballet Technique for the Male Dancer” 

by Nikolai Ivanovich Tarasov

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookthrift Co (1 January 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Russian
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385184484
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385184489
    Amazon reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books ever written on classical ballet technique – even with the Soviet propaganda overtones!
     
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Meet Scott putman

Scott Putman is a choreographer, movement educator, director and writer integrating contemporary ballet and modern techniques into practices deeply influenced by eastern philosophy, neuro science and contemporary physics. 

He is the creator of the Elemental Body Alignment System© (EBAS) and Fundamental Conscious Movement (FCM); both of which support a holistic approach of remapping neural muscular pathways, expanding greater range of motion as well as encouraging qualitative expression for a more authentic and holistic movement practice.

Since graduating with a BFA in Dance and Choreography in from Columbia College, he has created dance works focused on the belief that choreography is the art of shaping energy in space. Scott has also danced with both modern and ballet companies such as Mordine and Company Dance Theater, Ballet Theater of Chicago, Minnesota Ballet, Demetrius Klein Dance Company as well as his own company Cerulean Dance Theater in addition to several independent choreographers such as Bob Eisen and Randy Duncan.

After extensive performing, Scott returned to the academic arena at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) where he received his MFA exploring the parallels of modern physics and eastern philosophy as a vehicle of expression and physical training.

Directly after his time at UCI he was invited to join the faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University in the department of Dance and Choreography as a visiting professor which turned into a 22 year run as a tenured professor teaching across the curriculum in both the technical and creative tracks. During this time he continued to develop his choreographic vision with Amaranth Contemporary Dance and shared EBAS levels I and II with the student body.

Most recently Scott has turned to weaving his skills in Neuro-Kinesiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Thai Body Work and Equine Assisted Learning under the umbrella of Emerald Energetics which focuses on movement, sound, light and equine assisted wellness. He continues to create three dimensional kinetic landscapes for professional dance companies and universities world wide.

Meet Scott putman

Scott Putman is a choreographer, movement educator, director and writer integrating contemporary ballet and modern techniques into practices deeply influenced by eastern philosophy, neuro science and contemporary physics. 

He is the creator of the Elemental Body Alignment System© (EBAS) and Fundamental Conscious Movement (FCM); both of which support a holistic approach of remapping neural muscular pathways, expanding greater range of motion as well as encouraging qualitative expression for a more authentic and holistic movement practice.

Since graduating with a BFA in Dance and Choreography in from Columbia College, he has created dance works focused on the belief that choreography is the art of shaping energy in space. Scott has also danced with both modern and ballet companies such as Mordine and Company Dance Theater, Ballet Theater of Chicago, Minnesota Ballet, Demetrius Klein Dance Company as well as his own company Cerulean Dance Theater in addition to several independent choreographers such as Bob Eisen and Randy Duncan.

After extensive performing, Scott returned to the academic arena at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) where he received his MFA exploring the parallels of modern physics and eastern philosophy as a vehicle of expression and physical training.

Directly after his time at UCI he was invited to join the faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University in the department of Dance and Choreography as a visiting professor which turned into a 22 year run as a tenured professor teaching across the curriculum in both the technical and creative tracks. During this time he continued to develop his choreographic vision with Amaranth Contemporary Dance and shared EBAS levels I and II with the student body.

Most recently Scott has turned to weaving his skills in Neuro-Kinesiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Thai Body Work and Equine Assisted Learning under the umbrella of Emerald Energetics which focuses on movement, sound, light and equine assisted wellness. He continues to create three dimensional kinetic landscapes for professional dance companies and universities world wide.