​​             Qualification​s   

• Bachelor of General Studies, (Fine Arts & Languages) UNE

• Bachelor of Teaching UNE

• Certificate IV Workplace Training & Assessment (Training provider and assessor)

• Accreditation in QCAA - Course 1,2,3,4,5,6

​​Certifications in:

• Tap & Modern Dance - Gold Star  - Federal Association of Teachers of Dance

• Ballet: RAD Royal Academy of Dance​

• AusDance: Skills set Training

• First Aide

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 Author ​& Member​

Desiree has written approved programs for QCAA (Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority), delivering and assessing students in Year 11 & 12 OP/ATAR Dance, since 2007. She was on the Dance panel for Education Qld for the Wide Bay Area and has written the new ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Dance program for the Qld National Curriculum.

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Desiree is successful in linking and working with children's learning and teaching techniques with ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority) from age 3 to year 10. 

 

Registered with:

• Qld College of Teachers

• AusDance Victoria/QLD

• APRA Music/One Music

• Australia's Dance Insurance - AusDance

• QCAA -Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

​Achievements & Leadership

AWARDS​

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2022 - WINNER

Australian of The Year. Cultural Awards

For her contribution to Dance within the community and in education

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2019 - FINALIST 

Fraser Coast Education Alliance University of the Sunshine Coast

Educator of the Year Award

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2015 - WINNER

BEST CHOREOGRAPHER  - LYN DAHL AWARDS

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2012 - FINALIST in STATE

Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching Award

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Director, Instructor & Founder of La Danza Studio

Established in 2008 and is currently the main teacher and director of the company.

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Head of Faculty 

(2016-Current) Creative Industry & LOTE, Riverside Christian College                                 Dance, Drama, Film, Music,Visual Arts, Digital Design, Japanese 

Head of Department

(2005-Current) Dance and Performing Arts, Riverside Christian College  

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Director/Coordinator/Choreographer

 

College

2008 - 2016 Wakakirri Story-Dance, Primary, Multipul Award Winner - Riverside College

2017 Wakakirri Story-Dance Secondary, 2nd STATE &  Special NATIONAL Award Winner 

2018 Wakakirri Story-Dance Secondary, NATIONAL Award Winner 

2019 Wakakirri Story-Dance Secondary, NATIONAL Award Winner

2020 Wakakirri Story-Dance Secondary, STATE Winner, National Finalist

2021 Wakakirri Story-Dance Secondary, STATE Winner, National Finalist

2022 Wakakirri Story- Dance Secondary NATIONAL Award Winner 

​2024 Wakakirri Story-Dance Secondary NATIONAL Award Winner

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College/Studio

Countless 1st, 2nd & 3rd placements for Dance Eisteddfods and Competitions in Jazz and Contemporary Dance routines choreographed by Desiree from 2015 - Current

 

Community Theatre - Volunteer

2009 Brolga Community Theatre, Director of Choreography in Wizard of Oz.

2011 Brolga Community Theatre, Director of Choreography in The Music Man

​2013 Brolga Community Theatre, Director of Choreography in Hairspray

2015 Brolga Community Theatre, Director of Choreography in Mary Poppins

2018 Maryborough Players, Director of Choreography in Happy Ever After MP

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COURTNEY ASPINALL - Instructor

Qualification​s   

• Bachelor of Education

Experienced in many styles. Passion in Contemporary and Lyrical

Has been a dance student for over 10 years and received an OP 10 for Dance in QCAA.

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