ABOUT US
"Dance is the hidden language of the soul" – Martha Graham
For some; it is 'dance like nobody's watching', and for others; it is 'dance like everybody is watching'. At TDA we recognise each individual dancer's needs and provide a fun, nurturing learning environment in which our students feel comfortable, valued, and challenged to achieve their own personal goals. We strive to draw passion and soul from our students, encouraging a love of dance whilst building on fitness, self-discipline, flexibility, strength and technique. We also offer a strong mentorship program which gives our dancers the ability to gain leadership skills and become role-models for our younger students, as well as positive members of their community.
At TDA we believe that dance is for all and that, regardless of your age or skill level, or whether you want to dance professionally or dance around your living room, you deserve to have fun and develop your skills in a positive, caring environment that promotes respect, encouragement and collaboration. By integrating respect rituals and a healthy mind/body approach into our teaching program, we encourage our students to respect themselves as well as others, providing them with skills that will serve them well in all aspects of life. We also strive to develop strong relationships with parents and carers by providing good communication and a safe, supportive, family-friendly environment.
Tamara Davidson
PRINCIPAL
Dance Study
Miss Tamara has taught dance for over 25 years and has a diverse teaching background with an emphasis on Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Flexibility, Song & Dance and Acrobatics. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Diploma of Performing Arts, DFTA Dance Teachers Certificate and Australian Gymnastics Coaching Certificate, Australian Teachers of Dancing Affiliate, along with many years of experience in teaching students to a high standard for entry into exams, and select Performing Arts Programs such as the Victorian College of the Arts and Australian Ballet School. She is also sits on the Board of Dance Arts Alliance and is an RAD Mentor for the RAD teacher training program. Tamara is also the Managing director of State Youth Ballet Company. Miss Tamara truly enjoys passing on her love of dance to her students.
Mission Statement
At Templestowe Dance Academy, Tamara hopes to create a warm, friendly and nurturing environment where children, teenagers and adults feel comfortable being themselves. A place where self-confidence and respect are held in high esteem and a place where students are encouraged to grow and achieve.
Kylie Fenelon
STUDIO MANAGER
Lisa Stackpole
ADMINISTRATION
