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Hi Rise Term 1 Teachers

Robert Noble- Acting Teacher
Robert Noble is an accomplished actor, with a wealth of training and experience in theatre, film and television. Trained with Stella Adler and Brian Syron at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting, Yevgeni Lanskoy from the Moscow Art Theatre, Voice with Rowena Balos and Kristin Linklater. Robert Noble has worked with renowned Australian actors including Jack Thompson, for whom Robert was a former acting coach. Robert has featured in many films such as, Cosi, Spotswood, Australian Dreaming and Street Hero. Television work includes White Collar Blue, All Saints, Water Rats, and Wildside. Theatre work includes Rules of the Game, Fool for Love, The Gin Jockey and Falling Apart to name but a few. Learn to act organically and truthfully. Robert is a one of a kind. His classes are fabulously rich with information, range and an overall diverse approach to the craft.

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Dayl Workman (Tara)- Dance Teacher

Dayl fell in love with the art of ATS belly dance over 10 years ago after a brief stint of “cabaret” .
She has danced through the last decade with professional troupes in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Fort Worth, Texas, and now as a member of Urban Qabila (formally Urban Turban) here in Sydney. Her journey thus far has lead her to study with wonderful teachers and mentors such as Hilary Cinis, Devi Mamak, Melusina, Morrocco, Rachel Brice, Megha Garvin, Heather Stants, Jill Parker, and the founder of American Tribal Style, Carolena Nericcio.

“I love the grounding/earthy energy of ATS, as well as being able to improvise with any dancer world-wide “speaking” the same language. Pure alchemy can be created by dancers who have never performed together before…it’s magic!” Dayl is also a fire performer, costume designer and henna artist.

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Claire Forster- Dance Teacher

Claire has loved and studied dance since the age of 5. She is trained in ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, tap, hip hop and lyrical jazz and has studied choreography and dance history. For the past 15 years she has performed at and choreographed for eisteddfods and shows throughout Sydney including tv appearances on the Elle McFeast Show and in the Victory in the Pacific Parade. Since 2000, Claire has taught students of all ages and aptitudes in various styles of dance and in singing at Zoop Performing Arts Studios, the UNSW Sports Association, Sydney Dance Company Studios and North Sydney Girls High School. Also choreographing for various productions including UNSW Revues and an Australian production of Franziska, a play by F. Wedekind.

Lana Makai- Dance Teacher
Lana graduated from Whitireia Performing Arts, Porirua New Zealand. Attained an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts and later a Graduate Diploma in Teaching. Lana is trained in Contemporary, Contemporary Pasifika (fusion of Polynesian & contemporary dance elements), Maori, Samoan and Cook Islands dance forms/styles. Her performance experiences include international tours to dance festivals and workshops in France, Spain, Malaysia, Cook Islands, New Caledonia, New Zealand and Australia. Performing includes; many functions for NZ and overseas corporate, political officials, businesses and the wider community. Lana is a qualified secondary school teacher of Dance, Music and Drama whose passion truly lies within Performing Arts.

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Katrin Blantar- Dance Teacher
Katrin is a young dancer & performer from Vienna who graduated from her studies in contemporary dance theater in Vienna and The Netherlands. Besides being active as a dancer, choreographer and movement teacher in the European Dance & Performance scene, she always had a passion for African movement related dance styles. Having toured & traveled the U.S.A, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium and Eastern Africa gave her the opportunity to study different Urban Dance Styles such as Popping, Locking, House, Dancehall, Wacking, Krumping, Bboying
with dance pioneers like : Storm, Brian Green, Marjory Smarth, Bruce Ykanji, Super Dave, Marty Kudelka…Her class will focus on the basic knowledge of how to use your body, heart & soul in order to get into the vibe of dance.

Pape Mbaye and Yacou Mbaye- Dance and Percussion Teachers

Internationally renowned dancer and drummer Pape Mbaye. The participants will learn the elements of African Dance, in particular of Sabar Dance. Born into a Griot family of Wolof people, Pape and his son Yacou have drumming and dancing in their blood. They uphold the tradition of the Sabar dance by drawing power from the tradition of their people. This style of Senegalese dancing is energetic and rhythmical drummers accompany dancers by playing strongly opposed cross rhythms that are laced with grace notes. Using precise control, the drummers weave the rhythms in intense patterns. Pape Mbaye is well qualifies to teach this style of as he was a percussionist and dancer for L’Ensembelle Traditionelle Sorano, L’Orchestra Nationale du Senegal, Assmane and Le Super Sabar Senegal. His tour credits include Senegal and New Zealand with Germaine Acongy and her dance troupe Jantbi and Italy with his dance troupe, the Children of Africa. A formidable dancer, he offers up an exciting and challenging learning experience to the beginner as well as the experienced dancer.

Sinha Bahai De Capoeira School- Capoeria Instructors

Professor Tatá
Born in Rio De Janiero, Professor Tatá was exposed to Capoeira from an early age through his older brothers, Mestre Cicatriz and Mestre Torpedo. Professor Tatá started playing Capoeira at the age of 10, often getting himself into trouble for practicing his kicks around the house and breaking things. By the age of 15 Professor Tatá was already a very good Capoeirista and by the age of 17 he gained his Instructor grading. His training included guidance from three Sinhá Bahia Masters including Mestre Cicatriz, Mestre Lotar and Mestre Cabeça. Whilst in Brazil, Professor Tatá has also trained intensively in the style of Capoeira Angola with Mestre Dêngo and Contra-Mestre Coelho. "You know, in Brazil, capoeira is almost a sort of political game and rivalry, especially between members of the Capoeira Angola “schools” and those of the Regional “schools”. It was constantly a matter of who kicked who, rivalries between different groups, Angola Capoeiristas who would think Regionol Capoeiristas to have no culture and no understanding of capoeira; and alternatively, Regional Capoeirstas claiming Capoeira Angola is too passive. But you know what the best part of it is? Its when the person who was kicked in the roda shakes the hand of his attacker, when rival groups can have a great time playing each other, and when Angola and Regional players teach each other a piece of their own art. That is what Mestre Dêngo from Grupo Raís de Aruanda did for me. He took me in under his own roof and taught me Angola, like I was his own son. That is what Capoeira is about: Respect, Friendship and Peace. It is not about destroying, but about creating, in love friendship and knowledge". After teaching Capoeira on a voluntary basis to disadvantaged children in Brazil, Professor Tatá embarked on a challenge to establish a Sinhá Bahia branch in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Whilst Professor Tatá was in Indonesia he collaborated closely with his other brother Mestre Torpedo who was at the time concurrently establishing a Sinhá Bahia Branch in Thailand.
After gaining his Professor grading, Tatá has decided to embark on a further challenge and return to the side of his brother and Master, Cicatriz, and help strengthen the Sinhá Bahia Group in Sydney.

Mestre Cicatriz

“Capoeira entered into my life even before I entered the world.” I, Alessandro Gomes de Reis, was born in November 1974 but those close to me say that the tiny Mestre (Master) Cicatriz was gingaring in the womb long before that! I can’t remember that far back, but I probably enjoyed the echoes of the atabaque drums and the berimbaus just as much as my pregnant mother who made a habit of watching the rodas in which my older brothers participated.
Capoeira has always been part of my life. My obsession with the sport turned into an addiction in 1982, when I was eight years old. Seeing my older brothers arrive home, sweaty and exhausted, made me realize that Capoeira was not only a physical challenge but a psychological one as well.
My life’s worth of experience in Capoeira has led me to Paraguay, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile and the United States. I have queixadad the Caribbean, exchanged the ginga for sushi in Japan and finally came to settle down in Australia, where I continue to learn through my teaching. Capoeira is an art that needs to be retouched and perfected continuously. Grupo Bahia has grown into an affiliated International Association (Sinhá Bahia) with branches in Brasil, Australia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Mestre Cicatriz

Fiona Johnston- Yoga Teacher

Fiona has studied in Europe, Japan and Borneo. An accomplished dancer in World Dance and Classical Ballet. Fiona has studied with Grand Masters Riley Lee and Chin Kham Yoke, Jean Paul Wabotai, Jeanine Claes and Griot Epizo Bangour. Fiona has performed at the Mind Body Spirit festival and Japan Culture Centre in dance and has been teaching Yoga for ten years at the University of Technology. The style of PHYSI-YOGA utilises classical sequences of MAHA yoga, AlchemYoga and AstroYoga, flowing breath techniques with postures to renew inner strength.

Onoya Ndjeka- Percussion Teacher

Onoya was born in the village Katako-Kombe in the Congo, from the Tribe of Pape Wemba. Having played Zairian percussion since the age 7, he took his Soukous influence into Gospel music during his teens. Since his arrival in Australia, he has been thrillingh audiences with his Street-Beat flavoured by a blend of Calypso as a session musician with top African/Australian bands- the likes of Tingoma, Music Manjaro, Matata Sound and Soukous Ba Congo. He has performent at the New Orleans, Babalou at Regency and Black Match, After Dark at Melbourne Art Centre, St Kilda Festival and The Morning Show with Burt Newtown.

Jennica Seo- Art Teacher (Textile Printing)

Jennica has a B.F.A and a MFA from Dong-A University, Korea with a Diploma in Communication from UTS :Insearch, Sydney. Jennica's experience is predomiantly in painting, installation, sculpture and media print making totalling over 50 group show exhibitions to her name in places such as; Korea, U.S, Japan and China. She graduated top of her class at the Dong-A University and was assigned the Professor's assistant art teacher for one year. Her most notable achievements where being awarded, 1st prize in media print making in The Busan Art Festival (Korea) 2001and recieving and Special Award from Beijing Art Biennale China in 2000. Achieveing certification for teaching art and a further 10 special awards from Fine Art Festivals in Seoul, Sung San, Dan Won, Han Dock and Busan, Korea. Since 1997 until present, Jennica is working as a freelance and private art tutor for both adults and children in both Korea and in Sydney. She is also a company film editor and graphic designer for Gap Media Marketing, Sydney.

Suzanne Mackay- Dance Teacher
Suzanne has a B.A. (Dance) from UWS Nepean studied musical theatre at the Boston Conservatory in the U.S and has a Masters in Performance from UWS Nepean. She is currently completing her Doctorate in visual and Performing Arts through CSU. She has worked as a teacher/tutor and lecturer at The Actors College of Theatre and Television, Barker College, All Saints College Bathurst, The National Youth Dance Theatre and The Australian Institute of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She has many professional credits as a Director and Choreographer and as an actor has performed in stage productions at the Belvoir St Theatre, Stables theatre, PACT theatre in Sydney and off -broadway shows such as ‘The Arsonist’ in NYC. She has even worked on television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The West Wing, The X Files and in mini-series such as The Little Richard Story and The Beach Boys. Suzanne is currently teaching Contemporary Dance and soon to be teaching Musical Theatre Jazz.

Tracy Johnson- Dance Teacher
Tracy has been dancing and performing since the age of five. Her early education blended ballet, gymnastics, jazz and theatre classes with the hip-hop and street styles she learned at parties and in clubs. Over that past 6 years, she has been focusing on expanding her understanding of dance and movement through the study of various styles of dance. Tracy completed most of her formal dance education in New York City at Broadway Dance Center, Steps, and Alvin Ailey, studying such styles as Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre Dance, Katak (Indian Dance), Belly Dance, Cuban Salsa, African and Afro-Caribbean Dance. Tracy also helped found New York University's Fusion Dance Troupe -a non-profit dance performance group focusing on the fusion of all styles of dance to bring awareness and exposure to the possibilities of movement– providing most of the troupe's choreography

Stefan Auimatagi von Reiche- Art Teacher, Co-Director The Archetype Gallery
Artist, Photographer, Writer Stefan Auimatagi von Reiche, has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Auckland New Zealand. Stefan is a contemporary artist, with works held at the Ward Nasse Gallery, Soho New York and The Archetype Gallery, Sydney. Other exhibitions have been held in Samoa, American Samoa and New Zealand. Stefan has also co-ordinated a group workshop for Contemporary Indigenous Artists at the 7th South Pacific Festival of Arts, at the MADD Gallery, Samoa 1996. He has represented Samoa, in a group forum/workshop for Contemporary Indigenous Artists of Oceania & the Pacific, Rotorua, New Zealand. Performances include; Butoh dancer in MAU Dance Company, Samoa and Auckland NZ, performance installation at The Performance Space, Sydney. Stefan is a professional photographer and writer, with a published article in the 1997 edition of Art Asia Pacific, –titled ‘Back to Basics’. There is no limit to his creativity and his works reflect this. Stefan works in all mediums fusing contemporary with his traditional roots. Stefan is the co-founder of The Archetype Gallery and is the Director of the Ata Photography studio.

Rachel Jordan (aka RJay)- Director
Choreographer, Dance Instructor. Rachel trained at The Bodenweiser Dance Centre from age five. She completed her Classical Ballet (R.A.D), trained for twelve years from Beginners to Advanced level in Jazz, Modern Contemporary and Funk. Overseas, Rachel trained in West African and Latin styles. Rachel was a student of the late Margaret Chappell,Ted Williams,(Dancer in film The WIZ with Diana Ross & Michael Jackson), David Atkins, Ramon Doringo, Paul Saliba and Jane Beckett. Her professional performance experience spans over twelve consecutive years, at the Seymour Centre. Travelling the world throughout Europe, Tokyo, New York, L.A, Las Vegas, Washington D.C and Atlanta, Rachel trained at various dance schools. Up until late 2005, Community work includes three years teaching dance and drama at an Oosh Centre for young children and local community work includes; Street funk and hip hop dance classes at the Glebe Youth Centre. When she is not dancing, Rachel is a photographer, DJ, radio broadcaster, visual artist, writer, graphic designer, actor, music producer, activist and filmmaker. Rachel is the Founder and Director of the Hi Rise Centre for the Arts, The Archetype Gallery and The Hi Rise Theatre Company.

More about Founder Rachel Jordan
Featured dancer Twisties television commercial. Dancer Channel 7 Dance-a-thon, Entertainment Centre & Sydney Opera House. Choreographer and lead dancer, High school production of "Colors". Assistant to the Tour Manager for Ice T and Public Enemy’ Sydney tour. 1992 Guest Speaker 2SER Hip Hop Show.1994 Founder and Promoter, Onyx Multimedia Productions. 1992 Interview/Documentary "The Lifers Group" Scared Straight Program on site in Rahway Prison, New Jersey. 1992 Photographer "Uptown" Harlem Block Party, New York. 1993 Trained with David McCubbin and Annie Davis "Stanislavsky Method- Acting Practically" and Australian Theatre for Young People.
1996 Coordinator and dance teacher, Woolloomooloo Youth Dance Workshop. 1996‘Guest DJ’ Radio Bondi 88FM. 1996 ‘Guest D.J’, Hip Hop Show 2SER. 1995-1997 Radio Broadcaster and D.J, “Panther Jams” 88.9FM. 1997 Assistant to the tour manager, Sharif Productions 1997 Fugees Sydney Tour.1997 Assistant coordinator, Fugees LIVE benefit performance,The Settlement, Redfern. 1997 Radio Broadcaster and D.J “Soul on Ice” Bondi FM 88FM.1996-2000 Radio Broadcaster & D.J “The Lost Tribe” and “Panther Power Jams” shows Koori Radio 94.5FM. Illustrator and writer children's book "A Girl With a Curl".
D.J: 1995-1998 • Phat Challice Nightclub,Surry Hills • Kinselas Nightclub Darlinghurst • The Deep Room Nightclub Burwood Hotel • Club 45 Nightclub Darlinghurst • The Lyric Nightclub East Sydney (benefit gig for Radio Skid Row Featuring DJ QBERT). 1997 Manager ‘Community Talent Nights’ The Deep Room Nightclub 1996 Guest Speaker ABC Radio National "Women in Hip Hop" 1997 Coordinator and DJ “House Party featuring the Koori Poetry Writers Group” Club 45 Nightclub. 1998 Multimedia presenter & guest speaker “Turntable” Casula Powerhouse. 1998 Director “Black Muni” Local talent night in support of Koori Radio. 1999 Coordinator and Director “Black@ONI” Community Art, Music and Film nights. The ONI Studio, Sydney. 1999 Coordinator & Producer "Black Muni" Compilation C.D (local inner city artists) 2000 Director/Producer Documentary "The Family", Atlanta, New York. 2002 Actor extra The Matrix II &III (The Burly Man) Fox Studios, Sydney.
2002-2006 Freelance Choreographer/Dance Instructor. 2003 Writer/Director theatre play "Hello Freedom" OOSH, Ashbury Public School children aged 5-12years. 2003-2005 Dance and Drama Teacher, OOSH Ashbury Public School. 2003 Director, "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory", OOSH Ashbury Public School. 2003 Podium Dancer, New York Clubs. 2004 Director, "Monsters", OOSH Ashbury Public School. 2006 Commercial Photographer 2006 Dance Teacher, Glebe Youth Centre. 2006 Choreographer, Girlzone and Ghetto Squad for ROCKS FEST. (Second place Winners)initiative of the Sydney City Council and Elsie's Womens Refuge. 2006 Founder and Director Hi Rise and The Archetype Gallery.

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