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Announcing our studio owner and teacher Professional Development session in Term 3 - Class For The Heart: Dance Teacher Consent Webinar hosted by Cindy Ambridge!

The Consent Webinar is an industry-aligned session for dance teachers ready to integrate everyday consent protocols without overhauling the entire dance class.
You’ll leave ready to:
✔ Introduce consent in your studio without fear or fuss
✔ Lead with boundary-conscious, confident language
✔ Align your teaching with child safe standards
✔ Support your dancers’ autonomy, artistry, and wellbeing

Your dancers deserve it. The industry expects it.

This is a Members-Only professional development session hosted by Dance Arts Alliance. The ticket link is in our member newsletter this month - join now so you don’t miss this fantastic session!
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#daa#danceartsalliance #DAAMembership#professionaldevelopment #dance #safedance @classfortheheart

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Announcing our studio owner and teacher Professional Development session in Term 3 - Class For The Heart: Dance Teacher Consent Webinar hosted by Cindy Ambridge!

The Consent Webinar is an industry-aligned session for dance teachers ready to integrate everyday consent protocols without overhauling the entire dance class.
You’ll leave ready to:
✔ Introduce consent in your studio without fear or fuss
✔ Lead with boundary-conscious, confident language
✔ Align your teaching with child safe standards
✔ Support your dancers’ autonomy, artistry, and wellbeing

Your dancers deserve it. The industry expects it.

This is a Members-Only professional development session hosted by Dance Arts Alliance. The ticket link is in our member newsletter this month - join now so you don’t miss this fantastic session!
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#daa#danceartsalliance #DAAMembership#professionaldevelopment #dance #safedance @classfortheheart

We would like to extend a heartfelt and warm thank you to Jessica Modica-Crichton as she steps down from her board position this month. A founding member of Dance Arts Alliance, Jess has shared years worth of expertise and passion with us, and we couldn’t be more thankful.
We are very grateful to Jess for her insights, extensive knowledge and experience, and calm yet passionate presence on our board. A special thank you for all the wellbeing support Jess has provided for our members through her wellbeing articles published across our newsletters and on our social media.

Thank you, Jess.
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#daa #danceartsalliance @thedancecentre_avondale

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We would like to extend a heartfelt and warm thank you to Jessica Modica-Crichton as she steps down from her board position this month. A founding member of Dance Arts Alliance, Jess has shared years worth of expertise and passion with us, and we couldn’t be more thankful.
We are very grateful to Jess for her insights, extensive knowledge and experience, and calm yet passionate presence on our board. A special thank you for all the wellbeing support Jess has provided for our members through her wellbeing articles published across our newsletters and on our social media.

Thank you, Jess.
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#daa #danceartsalliance @thedancecentre_avondale

Congratulations to all studio owners, teachers, parents and students on reaching the end of Semester 1! We hope that all studios had very successful mid-year showcases, and finished the semester with smiles on all faces.
The Dance Arts Alliance board wish all studio owners and teachers a restful break (if you get one!) to set you up for success in term 3.
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Photo credit: @thedancecentre_avondale
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#daa #danceartsalliance

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Congratulations to all studio owners, teachers, parents and students on reaching the end of Semester 1! We hope that all studios had very successful mid-year showcases, and finished the semester with smiles on all faces.
The Dance Arts Alliance board wish all studio owners and teachers a restful break (if you get one!) to set you up for success in term 3.
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Photo credit: @thedancecentre_avondale
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#daa #danceartsalliance

Welcoming our newest board member: Jemma Powys!

Jemma is the founder of Inspire Creative Arts, a Sydney-based performing arts studio, which grew from humble beginnings to serving hundreds of families through dynamic programs in Dance, Drama, and Musical Theatre.

After nearly 30 years of dancing and 17 years in business ownership and teaching, Jemma has devoted her career to nurturing young artists, launching KidsPace (an initiative focused on child safety, mental health, and wellbeing best practises in performing arts education) in 2016. She also brings experience from the not-for-profit sector, having worked in campaign, fundraising, and communications roles.

Her diverse background provides a well-rounded, thoughtful perspective to her work across creative, educational, and advocacy spaces, and we are so excited to welcome her to the Board.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #MeetOurBoard @inspirecreativearts_caringbah

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Welcoming our newest board member: Jemma Powys!

Jemma is the founder of Inspire Creative Arts, a Sydney-based performing arts studio, which grew from humble beginnings to serving hundreds of families through dynamic programs in Dance, Drama, and Musical Theatre.

After nearly 30 years of dancing and 17 years in business ownership and teaching, Jemma has devoted her career to nurturing young artists, launching KidsPace (an initiative focused on child safety, mental health, and wellbeing best practises in performing arts education) in 2016. She also brings experience from the not-for-profit sector, having worked in campaign, fundraising, and communications roles.

Her diverse background provides a well-rounded, thoughtful perspective to her work across creative, educational, and advocacy spaces, and we are so excited to welcome her to the Board.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #MeetOurBoard @inspirecreativearts_caringbah

NAIDOC WEEK 2025 • 6th-13th July, 2025

This year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week, and the theme to celebrate is “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”.
Visit www.naidoc.org.au to find the Supporting NAIDOC Toolkit, which has some great suggestions for how you can raise awareness for First Nations voices and stories in your studio.
We also encourage studio owners to review their child safe policies to ensure cultural inclusion is at the forefront of each of their responses to the national Child Safe Standards.
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#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy @naidocweek

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NAIDOC WEEK 2025 • 6th-13th July, 2025

This year marks the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC week, and the theme to celebrate is “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”.
Visit www.naidoc.org.au to find the Supporting NAIDOC Toolkit, which has some great suggestions for how you can raise awareness for First Nations voices and stories in your studio.
We also encourage studio owners to review their child safe policies to ensure cultural inclusion is at the forefront of each of their responses to the national Child Safe Standards.
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#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy @naidocweek

DAA are thrilled to announce our first ever student-focused Professional Development session, hosted by Caitie Minger from Pace Dietetics!

📅 Wednesday 20th August
⌚️7PM - 8PM
📍Online (via Zoom)
💲FREE

Caitie is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a strong passion in the role of diet in performance. Her goal is to help athletes and performers optimise their performance as well as ensure that their life beyond their career is sustained.
The upcoming session aims to cover topics such as energy availability through nutrition, optimisation of performance through healthy habits, and warning signs of negative nutrition patterns.
Students will leave the session with practical examples of easy, balanced daily meal plans for full-time students.

The best bit? Student members can access this for FREE!

An RSVP link will be sent to student members in the coming days. Don’t miss out - click the link in our bio to join for FREE today!
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#daa #danceartsalliance #DAAStudentMember #dancenutrition #student #dancer #dance #dancestudent #danceclass #free @caitie_minger

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DAA are thrilled to announce our first ever student-focused Professional Development session, hosted by Caitie Minger from Pace Dietetics!

📅 Wednesday 20th August
⌚️7PM - 8PM
📍Online (via Zoom)
💲FREE

Caitie is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a strong passion in the role of diet in performance. Her goal is to help athletes and performers optimise their performance as well as ensure that their life beyond their career is sustained.
The upcoming session aims to cover topics such as energy availability through nutrition, optimisation of performance through healthy habits, and warning signs of negative nutrition patterns.
Students will leave the session with practical examples of easy, balanced daily meal plans for full-time students.

The best bit? Student members can access this for FREE!

An RSVP link will be sent to student members in the coming days. Don’t miss out - click the link in our bio to join for FREE today!
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#daa #danceartsalliance #DAAStudentMember #dancenutrition #student #dancer #dance #dancestudent #danceclass #free @caitie_minger

With our student professional development sessions on the horizon, there is no better time to join us as a student member.
Our student memberships are zero cost, zero strings attached and zero spam - just real industry support for our up and coming performing artists and teachers.

Don’t miss out! Click the link in our bio to join today.
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#daa #danceartsalliance #DAAMembership #professionaldevelopment

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With our student professional development sessions on the horizon, there is no better time to join us as a student member.
Our student memberships are zero cost, zero strings attached and zero spam - just real industry support for our up and coming performing artists and teachers.

Don’t miss out! Click the link in our bio to join today.
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#daa #danceartsalliance #DAAMembership #professionaldevelopment

COMING SOON: STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

We are excited to welcome our new student members with free Professional Development sessions. These sessions are designed to support your growth, confidence, and future career in the industry.
Student members, keep an eye on your emails to get your RSVP links for these sessions. If you’re not yet a member - visit the link in our bio to join for FREE.

💬 Are there topics you have burning questions about? What gaps in your fulltime education can we help fill? Drop your ideas in the comments!
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#daa #danceartsalliance #DAAStudents #StudentSupport #DAAMembership #professionaldevelopment

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COMING SOON: STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

We are excited to welcome our new student members with free Professional Development sessions. These sessions are designed to support your growth, confidence, and future career in the industry.
Student members, keep an eye on your emails to get your RSVP links for these sessions. If you’re not yet a member - visit the link in our bio to join for FREE.

💬 Are there topics you have burning questions about? What gaps in your fulltime education can we help fill? Drop your ideas in the comments!
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#daa #danceartsalliance #DAAStudents #StudentSupport #DAAMembership #professionaldevelopment

DAA SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS

After our busy month attending conferences and launching our new Student memberships, we have reopened our board applications. We are keen to hear from studio owners, teachers, or passionate industry advocates with a broad range of experience and knowledge.

To be eligible for board membership, you must be a financial member of Dance Arts Alliance. Board members are required to attend our monthly board meeting, and volunteer some extra hours each month for research, contributions to DAA publications, and connecting with local and federal stakeholders.

If you are looking for a way to contribute to child safety, fair employment and legislative recognition for our industry - contact us today.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #BoardNominations #LeadershipOpportunity #AdvancingDance

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DAA SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS

After our busy month attending conferences and launching our new Student memberships, we have reopened our board applications. We are keen to hear from studio owners, teachers, or passionate industry advocates with a broad range of experience and knowledge.

To be eligible for board membership, you must be a financial member of Dance Arts Alliance. Board members are required to attend our monthly board meeting, and volunteer some extra hours each month for research, contributions to DAA publications, and connecting with local and federal stakeholders.

If you are looking for a way to contribute to child safety, fair employment and legislative recognition for our industry - contact us today.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #BoardNominations #LeadershipOpportunity #AdvancingDance

We are thrilled to be hosting our next round of Professional Development sessions in Term 3 of 2025. Details and session facilitators will be announced across our socials and in our newsletter soon (including for our new Student memberships!)

Keep an eye on our socials over the coming weeks to find out more.
Members, if you have any burning questions or topics you’d like some industry guidance on - let us know!
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #professionaldevelopment #learning

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We are thrilled to be hosting our next round of Professional Development sessions in Term 3 of 2025. Details and session facilitators will be announced across our socials and in our newsletter soon (including for our new Student memberships!)

Keep an eye on our socials over the coming weeks to find out more.
Members, if you have any burning questions or topics you’d like some industry guidance on - let us know!
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #professionaldevelopment #learning

Dance Arts Alliance (DAA) was founded in 2020 in response to the urgent need for representation of the dance and performing arts education sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. We fought tirelessly for the recognition of our industry’s value, connecting with government officials and media to ensure our voices were heard. This work secured vital support for dance studio owners and educators, ensuring businesses could survive in uncertain times.

Today, DAA continues this advocacy, striving to create a regulated and safe environment for students, while advocating for the growth and sustainability of our members’ businesses.

Join us today and access a wealth of resources and knowledge, and stay up to date on highest standards of policy and procedures for your studio.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #dance #performingarts

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Dance Arts Alliance (DAA) was founded in 2020 in response to the urgent need for representation of the dance and performing arts education sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. We fought tirelessly for the recognition of our industry’s value, connecting with government officials and media to ensure our voices were heard. This work secured vital support for dance studio owners and educators, ensuring businesses could survive in uncertain times.

Today, DAA continues this advocacy, striving to create a regulated and safe environment for students, while advocating for the growth and sustainability of our members’ businesses.

Join us today and access a wealth of resources and knowledge, and stay up to date on highest standards of policy and procedures for your studio.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #dance #performingarts

We are thrilled to announce that we are releasing our Child Safety Policy Template as a FREE resource for our members.
The templates have now been developed to address the state Child Safe Standards of every state and territory across Australia.
This will soon be launched on our website - however if you would like to get started now, send us an email at admin@danceartsalliance.com.au and we will send you your state-specific template.

We would like to thank all members (and non-members) who have purchased this template since its release in 2023. Your financial contribution, as always, goes directly back into Dance Arts Alliance to allow us to continue our work in dance and performing arts education advocacy.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #dance #performingarts #childsafety #childsafestandards #policy

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We are thrilled to announce that we are releasing our Child Safety Policy Template as a FREE resource for our members.
The templates have now been developed to address the state Child Safe Standards of every state and territory across Australia.
This will soon be launched on our website - however if you would like to get started now, send us an email at admin@danceartsalliance.com.au and we will send you your state-specific template.

We would like to thank all members (and non-members) who have purchased this template since its release in 2023. Your financial contribution, as always, goes directly back into Dance Arts Alliance to allow us to continue our work in dance and performing arts education advocacy.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #dance #performingarts #childsafety #childsafestandards #policy

LONG WEEKEND WELLBEING

With a long weekend fast approaching, we encourage you to lean in and give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with yourself.
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is REST and RESET.

This could be in the form of any type of ’self care’. Self care looks different for everyone but it’s finding what helps you feel grounded, rested and calm. This may be a break from devices, quiet walk, journalling, watching your favourite movie or TV show, moving your body, practicing mindfulness or saying No to an event or commitment.

Check in with yourself. What do you truly need right now? You are allowed to give yourself permission to take time out without feeling guilty.

As studio owners, teachers we spend a lot of time planning, leading and being all things to everyone. We often forget to hold space and time for ourselves.

The long weekend, is the perfect time to prioritise rest. It is often when we find the calm amongst the chaos, pause, reflect that we create space to move forward with renewed energy, clarity, purpose and joy.
- Jessica Modica-Crichton
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#daa #DanceArtsAlliance #mindfulness #restandrecharge #selfcare

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LONG WEEKEND WELLBEING

With a long weekend fast approaching, we encourage you to lean in and give yourself permission to pause and reconnect with yourself.
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is REST and RESET.

This could be in the form of any type of ’self care’. Self care looks different for everyone but it’s finding what helps you feel grounded, rested and calm. This may be a break from devices, quiet walk, journalling, watching your favourite movie or TV show, moving your body, practicing mindfulness or saying No to an event or commitment.

Check in with yourself. What do you truly need right now? You are allowed to give yourself permission to take time out without feeling guilty.

As studio owners, teachers we spend a lot of time planning, leading and being all things to everyone. We often forget to hold space and time for ourselves.

The long weekend, is the perfect time to prioritise rest. It is often when we find the calm amongst the chaos, pause, reflect that we create space to move forward with renewed energy, clarity, purpose and joy.
- Jessica Modica-Crichton
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#daa #DanceArtsAlliance #mindfulness #restandrecharge #selfcare

Meet our Team: Chelsea Hyde

Chelsea has worked alongside the Dance Arts Alliance board as the remote Administrative Assistant since the beginning of 2023. She is the Performing Arts teacher at @aspectmotion in Bayswater, where she has danced for over 20 years and taught for 8. Chelsea has completed a Bachelor of Music (Musical Theatre) and more recently, a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage Management). She is incredibly passionate about performing arts in all its forms, from planning through to performance, and is thrilled to be able to make this contribution to the betterment of the arts education industry.
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#daa#danceartsalliance#MeetOurBoard @chelseamariehyde

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Meet our Team: Chelsea Hyde

Chelsea has worked alongside the Dance Arts Alliance board as the remote Administrative Assistant since the beginning of 2023. She is the Performing Arts teacher at @aspectmotion in Bayswater, where she has danced for over 20 years and taught for 8. Chelsea has completed a Bachelor of Music (Musical Theatre) and more recently, a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage Management). She is incredibly passionate about performing arts in all its forms, from planning through to performance, and is thrilled to be able to make this contribution to the betterment of the arts education industry.
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#daa#danceartsalliance#MeetOurBoard @chelseamariehyde

What a weekend! The Ready Set Dance Conference at the JW Marriott was beautifully run - everything on pointe, with industry-leading seminars and presentations, and a genuine sense of support and connection across the dance community.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible Ready Set Dance team for welcoming us so warmly and supporting our presence throughout the conference. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant, growing community and excited for what’s ahead.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #dance #performingarts #RSDCelebrate @readysetdanceofficial

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What a weekend! The Ready Set Dance Conference at the JW Marriott was beautifully run - everything on pointe, with industry-leading seminars and presentations, and a genuine sense of support and connection across the dance community.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible Ready Set Dance team for welcoming us so warmly and supporting our presence throughout the conference. We’re proud to be part of this vibrant, growing community and excited for what’s ahead.
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#DAA #DanceArtsAlliance #dance #performingarts #RSDCelebrate @readysetdanceofficial

🩰 STUDENT TEACHERS IN TRAINING ARE NOT EMPLOYEES 🩰
📣 As per DAA’s ongoing advice since June 2024…

Dance Arts Alliance confirms that students participating in formalised training programs (such as DanceStep) are not considered employees when their involvement is part of a structured, supervised educational experience.

✅ Documented training program
✅ Supervised practical learning
✅ No replacement of paid staff
✅ Aligned with child employment and child safety obligations

This position is supported in Victoria by the Wage Inspectorate and sets a recommended national benchmark for best practice.

🛡️ Studios must also meet Child Safe Standards in every state and territory.

📩 A full statement and member resource will be sent to members today to assist with clarity, compliance, and studio communications.

Questions? Reach out any time → admin@danceartsalliance.com.au

#DanceArtsAlliance #DAA #ChildSafetyInDance #ChildSafetyInStudios #StudentTeacherPrograms #DanceStep #SafeStudios #DanceEducation #PerformingArtsEducation #BestPractice #DanceAdvocacy

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🩰 STUDENT TEACHERS IN TRAINING ARE NOT EMPLOYEES 🩰
📣 As per DAA’s ongoing advice since June 2024…

Dance Arts Alliance confirms that students participating in formalised training programs (such as DanceStep) are not considered employees when their involvement is part of a structured, supervised educational experience.

✅ Documented training program
✅ Supervised practical learning
✅ No replacement of paid staff
✅ Aligned with child employment and child safety obligations

This position is supported in Victoria by the Wage Inspectorate and sets a recommended national benchmark for best practice.

🛡️ Studios must also meet Child Safe Standards in every state and territory.

📩 A full statement and member resource will be sent to members today to assist with clarity, compliance, and studio communications.

Questions? Reach out any time → admin@danceartsalliance.com.au

#DanceArtsAlliance #DAA #ChildSafetyInDance #ChildSafetyInStudios #StudentTeacherPrograms #DanceStep #SafeStudios #DanceEducation #PerformingArtsEducation #BestPractice #DanceAdvocacy

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