Dance and fitness classes for adults of different abilities and specialised classes for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
A great way to learn new skills, improve your fitness and meet new people in a fun and inclusive atmosphere with no prior dance experienced required. Get in touch today and register your interest for new classes commencing in the Blue Mountains soon.
About
Having recently moved to the upper Blue Mountains, Suzanne Pettit is an experienced and qualified dance instructor and professionally trained ballet dancer with extensive experience teaching classical ballet, contemporary, folk and jazz dance styles for all ages and varying abilities. Suzanne has owned and operated a successful dance studio in the Hunter Valley for more than 30 years, taught in local schools, nursing homes and danced professionally internationally and across Australia. She brings her many years of expertise, passion and creativity to share the holistic benefits of dance to the wider community.
Qualifications
Cecchetti Ballet Qualifications
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Fellowship. F.C.B.A.-C.I.C.B. Principal, teacher, choreographer.
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Licentiate Diploma in Cecchetti History and Anatomy (Distinction)
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Advanced II Ballet (Highly Commended)
Workplace and Training Qualifications
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2013 Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
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2013 Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40211)
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Workplace First Aid Cert Level 2/Senior
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Dance For Parkinson’s Teacher Training 2018
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Newcastle TAFE 2018: Teaching Movement and Dance for Wellbeing
Image credit: Renee Saxby, 2023
Classes
Dance fitness fusion
A mix of Latin, jazz, fitness and movement. Build cardio, strength and endurance through a variety of styles in a measured and fun way. Suitable for both beginner adults and those with some experience in dance. It can be tailored to match various levels, as the routines are repeated and built on over a series of weeks, before moving to different routines.
Tailored low mobility dance
A mix of exercise, movement and dance, this class is designed for adults and seniors with mobility challenges. The varied dance music is inspiring, fun and uplifting and while it is not a therapy session, you may find that you leave feeling better in mind, body and spirit.
Dance For Parkinson's & mobility
A mostly seated class with some supported exercises. This class is for people living with Parkinsons disease and other mobility challenges. Participants can bring a carer or partner if desired. Classes provide a social environment for participants to interact with other community members, and to share a positive, stimulating activity together with their partners. Enjoy connecting over refreshments at the end of each class.
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This is part of the internationally recognised Dance for PD program.
Contact
To express your interest or find out more, contact Suzanne below. Classes to be announced soon.
0407 108 898
