“As a dance and movement educator, I believe it is critical to teach students with a holistic approach, promoting strong minds, bodies, and souls. Resilience, confidence, and passion, as well as strong sound technique, are extremely important. Physical awareness and safety for longevity in the industry should also be a priority, as well as encouraging and developing freedom of expression and performance. This is what defines an artist.”  - Dana Jolly 

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Dana is very passionate about teaching and is in demand as a freelance teacher, not only in Melbourne, but all over Australia. Dana's current teaching credits include Victorian College of the Arts, guest Musical Theatre teacher and lecturer at Queensland Conservatorium. Dana also teaches at many of the top full time schools in Melbourne on a regular and casual basis, as well as her regular open professional classes located at Circle Studios and VIP Studios. Dana has also created her very own Musical Theatre Mentorship Programs for advanced professionals entering the industry. 

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Dana's qualifications include: 

 

• Victorian College Of The Arts, Diploma Of Arts (Dance)

• R.A.D Ballet to Solo Seal

• M.R.A.D (Member of Royal Academy Of Dance)

• A.R.A.D (Associate Of Royal Academy Of Dance) 

• Pineapple Dance Studios London

• Broadway Dance Centre New York

• Nederlands Dance Theatre, Amsterdam

• The Actors Centre, London

• Certificate of Achievement in Anatomy