Rhythm Nation
Welcome to Rhythm Nation Performing Arts Company. We are a Performance and Competition based company. We focus on creativity and encourage our dancers to be open to all genres of dance to help them become more of a well rounded performer.
We offer many styles of dance including Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Breakdancing. Beginner to advanced levels, from 4 years of age to adults!
Our instructors are highly experienced in the performing arts industry and have worked professionally both nationally and internationally. The Dance world is changing everyday and with it our instructors continue to train and change with it. We share this with our students and work together to explore the magical world of the arts.
We aim to maintain a professional approach to teaching but like to ensure that while you or your child is learning, they are having fun too. Dance should be an enjoyable experience and we encourage passion for dance and the arts.
Along with dance training, we also offer professional representation to dancers (by audition only) and promotional talent.
A word from the director
Colette Inkster
Hello and Welcome to the world that is Rhythm Nation, My name is Colette Inkster Director / Instructor / Choreographer. Rhythm Nation has a long running history here in Christchurch which I have been lucky to be a part of for over 17 years. I have studied dance full time at The Edge Performer's School in Melbourne and am trained and experienced in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Singing and Drama. I have been an Instructor and choreographer for over 6 years now and continue to train and perform. The more I grow with the always changing arts industry the more I can give back to my students. Rhythm Nation is more than just a Dance company we are a family and offer much more than just a dance class. I am lucky to have this amazing job that I love. Running a dance company is a 24/7 Job which requires 110% effort. 110% effort and respect is expected from our students, who will gain our knowledge and respect in return.
Dance is who we are and we look forward to sharing our passion with you. ‘Dancing the Dream’.
news
2011 July Holiday Performing Arts Workshop!
Junior Workshop!.... Ages 8 – 12 Years – July 18th 19th 20th 11.00 am – 5.00 pm
Senior Workshop!.... Ages 13 – 30 Years – July 25th 26th 27th 11.00 am – 5.00 pm
Timetable
Time |
Class |
11.00 – 12.30 |
Warm up: Cardio, Conditioning, Stretch, Ballet/Jazz Technique, kicks, turns, and jumps. |
12.30 – 1.00 |
Lunch |
1.00 – 2.00 |
Hip Hop |
2.00 – 3.00 |
Contemporary |
3.00 – 3.15 |
Break |
3.15 – 4.30 |
Musical Theatre |
4.30 – 5.00 |
Revise and cool down |
Rhythm Nation Performing Arts Workshop will be exploring the main genres of dance including Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre which may include group singing. Open to anyone in Christchurch not only Rhythm Nation students. Dance experience is preferred as this will be a full on three days of dancing at an intermediate/advanced level. Routines completed within the workshops may be placed in Rhythm Nations September and December showcases so please make sure you inform us whether or not you can take part. All choreography learnt at the workshop belongs to Rhythm Nation and is not to be taught or performed anywhere else. Please bring suitable clothing for each class for example tight stretchy clothing for warm up, contemporary, musical theatre and baggy track pants and t-shirts for hip hop. No restricting clothing like skirts or jeans. All students are required to attend all workshop classes. Students cannot leave throughout the day so all students must bring with them a packed lunch and own full water bottle. Please arrive each day with time to sign in and be ready to start on the dot at 11.00 am.
All students are responsible for their own belongings please be careful to name your property and keep it all in one bag at all times.
Venue: Shirley Intermediate School Hall, entrance off North Parade.
Cost: $150.00
Full Workshop fees must be paid with Registration Form otherwise it will not be accepted. There are limited spaces available; if your application is submitted once spaces are full you will be given a refund. All Student’s are required to be focused and on their best behaviour. This will be a full on three days so if student’s are not fully committed parents will be called and student’s asked to leave! No refunds will be given unless proof of illness.
Director
Colette Inkster
Lets Talk:
Colette Inkster
Mobile: 0274 RHYTHM
0274 (749846)
Intl:
+6427 47 49846
Ph. 960 RNDC (960 7632)
Postal. PO Box 27-270, Shirley, Christchurch, NZ