TAKE A BOW with Curtain Call

Performing arts studio inspires a love of dance and theatre, supported by skill, knowledge and experience

IN 2005, Curtain Call Performing Arts Studios was founded on the basis that Ballarat was lacking a dedicated performing arts school amongst a wealth of experienced and expert classical ballet schools.

The studio is run by two friends Narelle Tolliday and Lindy Crowe who both share a lifelong love of performing and over 20 years of experience in dance education.

Together they hold qualifications in teaching, management, training and assessment, and childcare – ensuring they are up to date with the latest educational strategies and standards.

Underpinning the philosophy of the studio, is the belief that the joy of theatre and the performing arts can boost confidence, maintain health and agility, increase creativity and give students life skills in teamwork, commitment, self-awareness and time management.

Narelle and Lindy share a goal in offering not only quality tuition in the performing arts, but within an inclusive environment where all students are offered equal opportunities regardless of age, experience or ability.

Curtain Call provides tuition across a broad scope of theatrical skills, with musical theatre and drama a strong focus. To support these streams, they offer classes in all dance genres from classical ballet and contemporary, to jazz, tap and hip-hop, further developing our ‘triple threat’ performers.

The studio also offers educational streams through VET and VCE Dance, providing opportunities for students to use their years of dance and performing arts training towards part of their VCE assessments.

In recent years, the studio has undertaken costume design and costume hire for local schools, assisting Ballarat teachers in adding the final piece of sparkle to their annual productions and concerts. From hats to bows, dresses to petticoats, Narelle and Lindy provide advice and expertise with hundreds of costume options to choose from.

With their wonderful team of teachers and staff, Curtain Call are proud to be celebrating their 15th year in 2019. With enrolments for classes still open, they invite you to tour their Studio and see what they have to offer!