G. A. S.
WORKSHOPS
G.A.S. workshops are an initiative of the K & V Academy of Dance and K &V planetdance. G.A.S. stands for generating Australian stars, and that’s exactly what we plan to do. The response from our summer workshop was absolutely amazing so we know you are all eager to strut your stuff, grab a mike, learn some chorey, and have a great time all over again. The workshop encourages students to develop an all-round performing arts education. Anyone in the ‘business’ knows that versatility is the key to success in the entertainment industry. This means that dancers can model, actors can sing, models can compere, and singers can dance. (you get the idea). The workshop encourages all kids to shine and give it a go, and best of all we all have an amazing time in the process.
We are holding the 4-day workshop over two weekends.
22nd/23rd June and 29th
/30th June.
A showcase of our work will be held on the last night Sunday the 30th of June. This is a chance for parents and friends to see how much we have learned and what a blast we have had!!!
SO WHO IS COMING?
Triple Treat will be returning for our June Workshop. YAY! This trio are involved in everything entertaining and have just been nominated again for another Mo Award. (These are like the Logies for the Live Entertainment Industry and Triple Treat have already won 4 times, as well as winning the prestigious ACE award) They will again split up into their areas of expertise for our workshop.
Susie Smither was a professional model for 15 years before she turned her talents to freelance fashion parade production. She is now the Projects Manager for David Jones producing the entire fashion calendar for N.S.W. and the A.C.T., not to mention the fact that she was awarded the contract to produce the fashion parades at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Read our G.A.S Awards Section for more information about your chance to be involved in a professional parade!!!!
Clive Smither is an experienced performer in all facets of the industry. He is a graduate of the Max Rowley Media Academy, has toured Australia with JC Williamson’s production of the Wiz as the Tin Man, and is a familiar face on many commercials. He has dominated however, with his talent as interviewer to the stars. Claudia Schiffer, Celine Dion, Bardot, Human Nature, Bob Hawke and any soapie star or footballer you can mention have all been on the other end of his questions. His classes will teach you everything you need to know about microphones, compering technique, dialogue delivery, presentation on & off the stage and casting preparation.
Chris Farnham has delighted his audiences with his remarkable vocal talents as both a solo artist and as the vocal core of Triple Treat Promotions. Well, we could hardly expect anything less from John Farnham’s Uncle now, could we? Chris has taught in major Theatre Schools throughout Melbourne and has shared invaluable knowledge with hundreds of young singers that have passed through his talent quests. (After all he was a featured child performer on the UK equivalent to Young Talent Time). This time Chris will take us through our basic singing exercises and some songs from the musicals.
We all know Miss Jade!!! Many of you would know that her choreography won the highest group point score at the recent Sutherland eisteddfod. Some of you may also know that she is currently choreographing the dancers under the highly sought after State of Origin contract that K and V have obtained. Jade has been the resident choreographer for corporations such as Nesquik, Qantas, NSW Milk and Mattel and has even choreographed routines to back up popstars like Vanessa Amarossi. Jade will be on hand to put together choreography for our showcase musical tributes.
Make-up with Kerry Baker
Kerry is the make-up artist for the new hit dance magazine Dance Train. Grab a recent edition to check out her expert advice. Kerry, a dancer herself realised the importance of stage presence and graduated head of her class at one of Australia’s leading make-up courses. Learn the right way to apply your stage make-up and enhance your image on stage.
We have a surprise guest teacher coming to dazzle you with some of the latest choreography on the commercial dance scene.
Some very exciting awards will be presented at the showcase.
Each student will receive a T-shirt with the G.A.S logo on it. This is to be worn during the workshop and as a costume in the showcase. The cost of the T-shirt is covered in your package below.
TIME: 9:15- 10:00(3& 4s) 10:00-10:45 (5&6s)
COST: $60.50 GST Inclusive (includes lessons and T-shirt)
WHERE: K & V planetdance, Unit 11, 778-786 Old Illawarra Rd Menai.
****Introducing
Mini-modelling****
As an introduction to our workshops we invite our littlies to take part in our modelling component of the course. Miss Susie will lead them down the catwalk and show them the basics of walking and turning. Our littlies will also be invited to perform their work in a parade at the showcase on Sunday the 30th. Some mini-models will also win the chance to take part in a professional parade!!!!
TIME: Please leave from 10:00-2:00 free as exact times can not be known until numbers are finalised.
COST: $110 GST inclusive (includes lessons and T-shirt)
WHERE: K & V Sutherland, 6 Boyle St Sutherland.
This age group will take the following classes each day:
TIME: Please leave 11:00- 3:00 (10-12), 12:00 – 4:00 (13-14), 12:00- 5:00 (15/o) free as exact times can not be known until numbers are finalised.
COST: $176 GST inclusive (includes lessons and T-shirt)
WHERE: K & V Sutherland, 6 Boyle St Sutherland.
These age groups will take the following classes each day:
SINGING EXTENSION!!
A singing extension has been added to the program for those who are seriously interested in improving their ability as a solo vocalist. You will need to choose your own song and obtain a backing tape to bring along to this class. You will receive solo instruction on your song performance. You may even be selected to perform this solo in the showcase. For those of you attending solo singing lessons you will know that this tuition is expensive, but we are making it available to you for a further $55. This lesson will be held after your classes have finished each day. Please see Miss Jade if you require song selection help or contacts to arrange a backing.
SO WHO CAN COME?
The workshop is organised through the K & V Academy of Dance and K & V planetdance, but performers from other schools are also invited to attend. It will be expected that students have some background in either dancing or singing, but the main objective of the workshop is fun so there is no need to be of a particular standard. Our feedback is that there is already a big demand so get in early to avoid disappointment. We will only take a certain amount of people in each group to ensure the effectiveness of the classes.
HOW DO I BOOK MY PLACE???
Please return the form below
together with the correct money for your workshop in an envelope to either the
Sutherland office or the fees box at planetdance ASAP. Miss Chrystal’s students
should return their envelope to her. Cheques
should be made out to ‘K & V
planetdance’.
NAME:
AGE:
CONTACT NUMBER:
SINGING EXTENSION: YES / NO
T-SHIRT SIZE: 4-6
8-10 12-14 Ladies or Mens S, M, L
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: