Ph: 0419 273 454
Email: info@rewarddance.com.au
Specialising in dance for adults. Dance with a difference!
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About Us
About the Dance Studio
Reward Dance offers dance classes specially tailored for older adults and for people living with clinical conditions. All classes are modified to suit individual needs and abilities.
If you have never danced before but have always wanted to then come along and try a class, it’s never too late to start. If you danced in your earlier years and would now like to get back into it, then join a class and rekindle your passion for dance!
Founder & Instructor
Dr Rachel Ward is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, where she teaches Human Motor Learning and Performance, and researches the therapeutic effects of dance for health. She is also Adjunct Associate Professor at UNSW Sydney.
Rachel is a Registered Teacher and Practical Teaching Supervisor of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and a Licensed Teacher of the RAD’s Silver Swans ballet program. She is also an Accredited Exercise Scientist and Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Rachel is a former professional dancer who has performed with international dance companies including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, appeared in musical theatre productions including Cats and The Lion King, and danced in the feature film Mao’s Last Dancer.
Our Classes - Silver Swans
Reward Dance offers the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Silver Swans ballet program for older adult learners. Silver Swans classes are specially designed to help improve mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels. The classes also provide a wonderful opportunity for artistic and musical expression.
Reward Dance also specialises in delivering ballet classes tailored for participants who have experienced breast cancer and breast cancer treatment. These classes for "Pink Swans" are modified according to individual health needs to ensure safety and enjoyment. No prior dance experience is required to join these classes.
Friday Silver Swans - With Polly Wong
Our Friday Silver Swans ballet class is a warm and friendly space for beginners to enjoy moving at their own pace. We gently build balance and co-ordination through simple, elegant ballet exercises, helping you feel more confident in your body. You'll also learn a short dance such as Swan Lake inspired variation, modified to your own abilities, so you can experience the joy of completing a beautiful routine each class. Come along to move freely, feel graceful, and leave with a smile.
Rising Swans - With Katia Kullengren
Join Katia, an experienced dance educator, for ballet classes designed specifically for adult students eager to deepen their technique and movement vocabulary. Katia's teaching is grounded in rigorous training and a deep understanding of what it means to learn ballet as an adult without having had early childhood instruction. Having developed her own ballet skills as an adult, Katia brings empathy, encouragement, and first-hand insight to every class. She knows the challenges and rewards of building ballet technique later in life, and is dedicated to helping each dancer progress with clarity, discipline, and fun. (Ballet is hard fun!) Whether you're looking to refine your foundations or push into more advanced territory, Katia's classes offer a challenging yet supportive environment.
CONTACT US
At Reward Dance, we believe that dance is for everyone. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, we have classes that cater to all skill levels.
If you have questions about the classes and services offered, feel free to call or send an email. Rachel will get back to you as soon as possible.
Phone: 0419 273 454
Email: info@rewarddance.com.au
ABN: 31-697-296-467
