We are excited to be sharing some more information about our wonderful teaching team in our Tuesday Teacher Feature series. Be sure to check back each Tuesday to learn some more about each of our amazing Teachers.
Name: Ricci
Teaching History: I started out as a student teacher when I was only 14 and assisted at my local studio for 3 years. At 17 I started taking my own classes and have now been teaching dance for 8 years. I am also currently in my second year of teaching at Caloundra State Primary School.
Degrees, certifications, professional memberships, or advanced training: I have a Bachelor of Theatre specialisation Music Theatre and a Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching.
My favourite kinds of classes or lessons to teach are: I love teaching Jazz as it is my personal favourite style of dance but even more so I love teaching Music Theatre! Every lesson we have so much fun and are in constant fits of laugher. Everyone is so encouraging and supportive of each other that each lesson I can see students confidence and personalities blossom.
Favourite hobbies when I’m not teaching: More than anything I love spending time with my family going to the beach, having picnics or BBQ’s. Also, any chance I get I love going out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, morning tea, afternoon tea or anything in-between!
One of the funniest or most unusual things I’ve ever done or experienced is… This question was SO hard to answer which makes me feel like I have been living under a rock. The only thing that came to mind which was funny for others but embarrassing for myself was showing off to a group of people that I could do a split jump and land in the splits but it resulted in me splitting my pants.
Something interesting that you might not know about me is that… I am really interested in stage management. Miss Claire please don’t get any ideas haha. I would love to do course in stage management but after 5 years of study I think my brain and my bank account need a rest.
Why I love teaching: What I love most about teaching is seeing students grow in their abilities and confidence and knowing that you have played apart in it. I also love concert time! I love the backstage excitement that not only that comes from the kids but also the adrenalin of quick changes, costume malfunctions or frantically looking for kids who wandered off 2 minutes before going on stage! I love seeing a production come together after all the hard work that goes into it, and seeing students shine!
