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Pro Series workshop with Erica Sobol
Thank you Erica Sobol for teaching Brent Street's first workshop in the Pro Series!! Dancers from all around Australia & even some internationals, were here to absolutely dance their guts out!.. More
Welcome Trish to Brent Street Academy
Brent Street is delighted to announce the appointment of Trish Berry to the role of VET Coordinator/ Teacher. Trish started at Brent Street on the first day of Term 2. Trish has been approved by OTEN .. More
Congratulations Maddy!!
Congratulations to Brent Street Academy Year 10 student Maddisen Panuccio. On Sunday 5th May Maddy competed in Blacktown in an open competition involving a number of competitors run by the Lyons .. More
Students In Makeup Class - Learning New Tricks For Stage!
Today we were lucky enough to have Julie Elton and her partner Cat come in an show us her makeup skills and technique. She is presenting a workshop about different uses and techniques in applying .. More
Our Petites appearing in a new Television Series
Last week 23 of our Petites students had the opportunity to participate in the filming of a brand new preschooler Television series that is due to air in 2014.
The feedback on the children fr.. More
Expressions Dance Company & Brent Street collaborate on Romeo & Juliet
Students in this year and last years Contemporary Course are about to perform with Expressions Dance Company in their production of Romeo&Juliet, choreographed by Natalie Weir.
These per.. More
Caroline O’Connor Talks Showbiz
The fabulous Caroline O’Connor chats about her experiences in showbiz and how she came to be one of Australia’s greatest stage talents. She has recently worked with comedic genius Woo.. More
Brent Street Performing at The Camp Quality Supper Club 2013
The 10th annual Camp Quality Supper Club held in Sydney on Thursday 9th May was a huge success; raising over $190,000 for children living with cancer in Australia and their families - advancing u.. More
'Forget Me Not’ at the Belvoir Excursion
Last week the senior students of Brent Street Academy watched an incredibly moving play ‘Forget Me Not’ at the Belvoir. The play took the audience on an intense emotional journey of on.. More
Brent Street Auditions for 2014 intake
Brent Street Group Audition Dates for 2014 Fulltime Courses.
Are you dreaming of a top career in the performing arts? Auditions are on soon for the Brent Street Professionals’ Development P.. More
First Position - Award-Winning Dance Documentary
First position is a documentary film that takes the audience deep into the pressures, failures and triumphs that are the world of classical ballet. It follows the inspirational stories of 5, youn.. More
Private Singing Night Term 1 - 2013
Our first singing night for 2013 was a huge success, with many new students performing for the first time and some of our regulars showing how much they are progressing and improving. Thank you to.. More
Sydney Dance Company & Brent Street Collaboration for Kaldor Public Art Projects - 13 Rooms
Sydney Dance Company & Brent Street are proud to collaborate on the Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla piece “Revolving Door” as part of “13 Rooms”.. More
Dancers from Sydney Theatre Company and Brent St Performing Arts School
13 Rooms - Opening the door wide on living art
Sitting on a bicycle seat more than two metres above the ground for half an hour while a bright light is shone on your naked body sounds like an imp.. More
Singing With The Stars
Brent Street Students Performing at “Singing With The Stars”
Brent Street Senior Students will be performing alongside some of Australia’s brightest stars in support of Sydn.. More
Chookas to the Cast of Adams Family!
The Broadway musical adaptation of “The Addams Family” opens Saturday at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, featuring our very own Shane Stepien. Shane trained at Brent Street going from .. More
Brent Street Alumni open in “Carmen” on Sydney Harbour!
Opera Australia’s new version of “Carmen” opens tonight in Sydney. With choreography by Kelley Abbey, this production is staged on the picturesque Sydney Harbour and features many pa.. More
Collaborative Creativity 13 Rooms 2013
Brent Street’s Artistic Director, Cameron Mitchell is delighted to be part of a collaborative creative process instigated by Kaldor Public Art Projects. Curator, Hans Ulrich Obrist says, ‘.. More
What does a trip to the Art Gallery have to do with classical and contemporary dance training?
Brent Street’s 2013 Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) students experienced first-hand the cross medium impact of the arts and the creative domino effect on dance making. The focus was on the .. More
Brent Street Academy
Brent Street Academy students have been chosen as the corporate entertainment for Carevan’s major fundraising event in Albury on 1 June, 2013. Carevan is a NSW regionally based charity and last .. More
From the Head of the Young Performers Program
EISTEDDFODS:
Brent Street is entering students into three eisteddfods in 2013:
• Dancelife Unite 18-19 and 24-25 May
• City of Sydney Eisteddfod 15 June – 27 July
• .. More
Costume Coordinator Appointed - Welcome Sarah!
After searching for the last few months for the perfect candidate we are excited to announce that our wardrobe department will now be led by Sarah Grimaldi. Sarah was trained at WAAPA and she comes to.. More
From the Head of Ballet
We trust that everyone is enjoying their ballet classes and we warmly welcome all new students as well as Miss Teneill and Miss Georgie to the ballet department in 2013. Students have been appropriate.. More
Profile on the Head of Ballet
Virginia Guy is the Head of Ballet at Brent Street. She received her training at the Tessa Maunder School of Ballet, completing all RAD Grade and Vocational Examinations. She was a finalist for 3 cons.. More
From the Head of Singing
The Singing Department has undergone some major staff changes this year and we welcome Jennifer Peers, fresh from Mary Poppins, Julia Davis, who has over 15 years theatre/television performance experi.. More
Brent Street Academy School Camp
A few weeks ago Brent Street Academy students took a trip to Stanwell Tops for the annual outdoor education school camp. During this camp we participated in many trust and skill building activities an.. More
Brent Street Winter Camp
Monday 8th July to Friday 14th July. ENROL NOW for early bird saving. (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/tours_camps) The Brent Street Camps are an intense week of dance, drama, singing and musical th.. More
Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) Outdoor Concert
BoundByBreath - B3 Outdoor Concert
.. a contemporary course
... a contempora.. More
Turn up the Music!
TURN UP THE MUSIC - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Brent Street Main Concert 2012
Brent Street presents an evening of unsurpassed entertainment! Our performing arts students have worked all year to present.. More
From Brent Street to the Stage!
From Brent Street to the Stage
If real energy could be sold in bottles - not just that sugared caffeine in those little cans, there’d be a street long queue to buy the real stuff Ryan.. More
Student Successes
Congratulations to Kate Beattie (Brent Street Academy) who won the Best Soloist at Australian Dance Challenge in September. Alex Miedzinski and Michael Dameski were also finalists so Brent Stree.. More
Diploma of Musical Theatre 2013
Brent Street’s new Diploma of Musical Theatre sets an exciting new benchmark in the training of musical theatre professionals nationally.
Proudly setting the bar in delivering the highest st.. More
Australian Dance Festival Performance - She Wants to Move!
Check it out! Brent Street's Pre-Senior jazz students perform at the Australian Dance Festival 2012.
This routine won at the Sydney Eisteddfod and the Australian Dance Challenge in the 16.. More
LCM's Commercial featuring Brent Street's Mariah Gonzalez
TVC Featuring Brent Street's Mariah Gonzalez. Mariah is a member of the
Young Performers program and the Brent Street Agency. Find out how you can join the agency here. (http://www.brent.. More
Brent Street Promo - See the students in action!
Check out our new TVC! This will be launched at the Australian Dance Festival on September 14, 15 and 16.
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End of Year Concert dates
Please mark your diaries for the end of year concerts. Apart from the Fulltime Graduation (NIDA ),the Christmas Carols (Brent Street Quadrangle), Fulltime Drama (Tom Mann Theatre) and BSA Showcase.. More
Australian Dance Challenge Results
What a great weekend!
Congratulations to all our students who competed in the Australian Dance Challenge on the weekend of 8th and 9th September. All performances were excellent and we were so pro.. More
Brent Street Agency Successes
Here are just a few more of the Brent Street Agency successes!
Flynn Henry (part time and Agency) Featured on the new P&O Cruises commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es7Vl8W3xA8 )
Zac.. More
Jake Paul Green Hip Hop choreography
Check out the amazing Jake Paul Green (Brent Street 2011 Fulltime Grad) and his choreography!
Jake is a part of the Tannos + Choice group, is a dancer, choreographer and hip hop teacher a.. More
Brent Street Academy students perform Deliver Me
Brent Street Academy students perform Deliver Me from Brokedown Palace during their
mid year production, A Night at the Movies. Brent Street Academy students are high school
age, com.. More
The Battle Of Sterling from "Braveheart"
Brent Street Academy students present The Battle of Sterling from the movie Braveheart
Choreography by Jason Winters (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/teachers-1/jason-winters)Head of Conte.. More
Caroline O'Connor announces a new Fulltime Musical Theatre Course for 2013
Professional Development Program
"As Head of Brent Street’s Artistic Council, I am delighted to announce that commencing in 2013, Brent Street will be introducing a new and exclusive spe.. More
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Nandos commercial featuring Mitchell Franze
Check out the new Nando's commercial featuring Brent Street Agency member Mitchell Franze
If you too would like a career on TV and maybe even appear in commercials, movies and musicals, c.. More
Boys’ dance classes: Proving dancing’s not just for girls
Brent Street’s boys are busting moves on the dance floor - giving the girls a run for their money – and the boys’ street cred a boost.
The age-old image of dancing as girlie, a.. More
The Great Gatsby Trailer
The most anticipated movie of the year! Looking forward to Baz Luhrmann's Great Gatsby
and will keep our eyes peeled for Brent Street 2011 grads who were extras in the movie.
Also fea.. More
Australia's Got Talent - Natasha Hoeberigs
Brent Street's Natasha Hoeberigs performs in the semi-finals on Australia's Got Talent
support her with your vote!!
NSW and QLD Thursday 24 May at 7:30pm. (Due to S.. More
10 tips on breaking into the acting industry
What do Zac Efron, Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman have in common? A commitment to the craft of acting and all it involves, as Russell Smith, Brent Street Head of Drama, explains.
Quit.. More
Singing, dancing & acting classes: How they boost kids' confidence
We all know that performance classes build children’s co-ordination and strength. But they also offer an unparalleled positive impact on confidence, teamwork and even overcoming shyness.
A.. More
Brent Street Top Tips: Have you got The Voice? 10 ways to crack into the industry
We all love The Voice but have you got it? Brent Street Head of Singing Darren Mapes shares 10 secrets on to how to break into the singing industry.
Interpret lyrics yourself!
(h.. More
Smith Family television commercial featuring Brent Street students
Brent Street Agency members John Kennedy and Natasha Sheehy feature in this new Smith Family TVC.
They auditioned amongst 50 hopefuls and were selected to star in this television commerci.. More
Brent Street fulltime students perform in Ricki - Lee, Do It Like That
Choreoghraphed by (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/teachers-1/marko-panzic)Marko Panzic (http://brentstreet.businesscatalyst.com/teachers-1/marko-panzic), this new Ricki-Lee clip features Bren.. More
Annie: The Musical star Siena Elchaar on life at Brent Street
Siena Elchaar has just played the lead role in Sydney's latest incarnation of Annie: The Musical. Here the Brent Street Young Performer student shares her thoughts on training, favourite classes and t.. More
Brent Street's Dance in the Dark jazz routine at ADF
Choreographed by Brent Street's head of the Young Perfomers' program, Lucas Newland (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/teachers-1/lucas-newland) this Dance in the Dark (Lady GaGa) routine is one to wa.. More
Caroline O'Connor Stars as Gypsy Rose in London
The accolades are are flowing for Caroline O'Connor (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/council/caroline-o-connor) and her remarkable performance as Gypsy Rose in Jule Styne (music) and Stephen Sondheim's .. More
Brent Street's Josh Moore features in Stan Walker clip!
Brent Street's Josh Moore is amazing in this Stan Walker clip! Josh has been training in Brent Street's Young Performers program (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/young)and is a member of the B.. More
Brent Street's winning performance at the Australian Dance Festival
Choreographed by the amazing Renee Ritchie and performed by Brent Street's Pre-Senior contemporary students, this is the routine that won the best choreography at the 2011 ADF. If you lov.. More
Brent Street Academy students dance their "Tribute To Fosse"
Brent Street Academy's (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/preprofessionals)"Tribute To Fosse"
Choreography by Mitchell Woodcock
Dancers: Michael Dameski, Tyron Chappell & Keanu Gonzalez .. More
Brent Street Fulltime 2010 Graduation opening number
Choreographed by Brent Street's Artistic Director Cameron Mitchell.
Eaten Alive was the opening routine in the Fulltime Graduation concert for 2010. Many of these graduates are now working as.. More
Pre-Senior Jazz Criminal Intent choreographed by Lucas Newland
We've got Criminal Intent.
Pre-Senior jazz perform at Brent Street's 2011 end of year concert... More
Brent Street favourites Gene Kelly Singing in the Rain
Has there ever been a better routine? Gene Kelly makes the most of a rainy night... More
Brent Street Junior Musical Theatre 2011
Musical Theatre Brent Street Juniors. Choreographed by Ryan Gonzales.. More
Brent Street's Head of Contemporary Jason Winters choice - Mia Michaels
"This is definitely one of my favourite and inspiring Mia Michaels routines. It an excellent example of how Contemporary Dance is now fusing commercial music and styles to tell incredible sto.. More
Caroline O'Connor to star in Gypsy
Read more about Caroline O'Connor ( http://brentstreet.businesscatalyst.com/Council/Caroline-O-Connor).. More
Brent Street 2011 Fulltime Graduates "Right There" by Marko Panzic & Matt Lee
2011 Fulltime Graduates
Right There / Wet by Nicole Scherzinger
Choreography by Marko Panzic & Matt Lee
.. More
Brent Street Academy Tribute to Fosse performed by Michael Dameski
Routine from Brent Street Academy's "Tribute To Fosse"
Performed by Michael Dameski
Choreography by Mitchell Woodcock
.. More
Brent Street Artistic Director Cameron Mitchell's choice is Paula Abdul, Cold Hearted
We asked our Brent Street teachers what inspires them when they are choreographing a routine. Artistic Director Cameron Mitchell has chosen Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul as it combines the musical t.. More
Brent Street's Lucas Newland teachers' choice is Beyoncé
We asked our Brent Street teachers to nominate the routine that inspires them and Lucas Newland (http://www.brentstreet.com.au/teachers-1/lucas-newland), Head of the Young Performers' Program has .. More
The Jason Winters Contemporary Course... "First Breath"
The beginning of an unparalleled Contemporary Dance Course set to inspire and nurture the artist in EVERY one of us!!
2012 will follow the journey, documented here on VIMEO, of the first.. More
2011 Brent Street Fulltime Grad
Brent Street's 2011 Certificate IV in Performing Arts (fondly known "fulltime" ) students have graduated in spectacular style in Sydney tonight.
The entire cast performed superbly in routines tha.. More
Brent Street student to star in A Chorus Line
Monique Salle' a current student in Brent Street’s 2011 Certificate IV in Performing Arts course has secured a lead role in the brand new production of A Chorus Line produced by Tim Lawson a.. More
Six Brent Streeters to star in Annie!
Meet Brent Street's sensation Six!
The upcoming production of Annie the musical, features six Brent Street students in various roles.
Siena Elchaar and Lucille Le Melodo both play the role o.. More
New CSTD Contemporary Training for 2012
Brent Street has announced the introduction of the new Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) contemporary dance program, the Jason Winters Contemporary Technique™.
The Techn.. More
Caroline O’Connor Stars in Chicago Follies
Head of Brent Street’s Artistic Council, Caroline O’Connor has received rave reviews for her performance in Scenes from Follies in Chicago. The Chicago Times says it all praising her .. More
TESTIMONIALS
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I am a New York based producer however I am back home in Sydney working on a few projects. I had the absolute privilege of attending the 2012 Brent Street Full Time Graduation performance, and I was completely blown away by the level of talent that your school produces. I have been to my fair share of senior and final recitals, and I have to say that Brent Street, by far, is in the lead. The professionalism, dedication, hard work and joy was clearly evident on Tuesday night. You are all apart of a fantastic institution and I am so proud to know that Australia has a world-class school, especially in Sydney. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Brent Street to anyone who wished to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, as I know that they will be receiving the best level of education in the field. I just wanted to write and congratulate each and every person at Brent Street, because on Tuesday night I was inspired, moved and reassured that the future of our industry in Australia is as strong as ever.Congratulations and thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart. With much gratitude, George Youakim
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I want to take this opportunity to thank Brent Street for nurturing Tanika’s talent as a Performer over the last few years. I truly believe sending Tanika to Brent Street to train was the best decision we ever made. The performing opportunities she’s received in particular during her full time performing arts course has been fantastic and not to mention the friendship she’s made with both teachers and students. All the staff at Brent Street has been wonderful.
Just a quick update on Tanika – she’s now officially performing live shows as Mel’s Dinettes with Universal Studio Singapore and is enjoying her stint there. She also met ex Brent Streeters who are also performing at USS which is great. - Jen
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"Brent Street helped and prepared me for every audition. They gave me the confidence to perform in audition situations and also gave me ways to interpret and present the audition material in ways that helped me get noticed!”
- Ryan Gonzales 2011 Graduate (cast of Legally Blonde 2012) - The class of 2010 Fulltime was supportive, inspiring and fun. The whole atmosphere made it easier for me to achieve my goals while at the same time enjoying myself.
Read more from Chris Tsattalios - I can’t imagine having not done fulltime at Brent Street I give many thanks to them for everything I have become as a performer!!
Read more from Natasha Marconi - I’d definitely recommend the Performing Arts Course to anyone looking to really get into the industry. The teachers there are the best of the best and I enjoyed it 400%.
Read more from Charles Bartley