Overview
Melbourne School of Classical Dance (MSCD) is recognised as one of the city's leading ballet schools for children and adults of all ages.MSCD was established in 2008 by professional dancer and ballet pedagogue Kate Reilly in a quest to provide the local community with access to quality ballet training based on the Russian ballet technique. It has since grown to offer classes from ages 3 years to adult, in classical ballet and allied studies.
Divisions
The Melbourne School comprises five streams:
– Pre-Ballet Division for children students ages 3 to 6
– Preparatory Division for children ages 6 to 9
– Academic Division for young dancers ages 9 to 18
– Pre-Professional Division for dedicated and talented dancers.
– Adult Division for dancers age 16+
Faculty
MSCD’s faculty is a dedicated group of expert professional dancers, many of whom have completed further accredited studies in dance pedagogy.
Artistic Director – Kate Reilly
Associate Director – Olivia Heyworth
Artistry Coaches – Madeleine Eastoe & Campbell McKenzie
Sports Physician – Dr Kathy Yu
Physiotherapy Consultant – Annie Strauch
Myotherapy Consultant – Courtney Stace
Students
Approximately 300 male and female students, ranging in age from three to sixty, attend classes after school or after work. Industry professionals take classes regularly during the daytime. A specialised group of dedicated and talented students take our pre-professional daily training program.
Performance Opportunities
Students from all streams* dance in our two annual productions, held in June/July and December each year. Further performance opportunities abound for dedicated students – guest performances, festivals, competitions and films are just some of the exciting events our students have been a part of.
* Pre-Ballet students have a special in-house performance at the end of the year.
Props & Set Manufacturing
At our facility in Brunswick, we’re able to design, manufacture and warehouse props and sets for your production or event.
Current sets include The Nutcracker, Coppélia and The Snow Queen. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Retail Outlet
Our retail store for leotards, tights, canvas flats and more. All of MSCD’s student’s clothing needs will be covered, thanks to Attitude Dance.
Please contact Ben at attitude.dance@mail.com for any uniform enquiries.