VERSATILITY DANCE COLLEGE
About Us
PRINCIPAL & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Leah Renée Dance
BBO AFFILIATE MEMBER & B.A (Music Theatre)
Leah studied Classical ballet (RAD) Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Music Theatre at the Anita Coutts School of Dance, where she trained for 16 years. She completed several classical RAD examinations, receiving distinctions for all. Leah has training in both vocal and acting, finding her passion for singing at a young age.
After attending Ballarat Clarendon College, Leah studied full time Music Theatre in Melbourne for two years. This saw Leah compete in many competitions, both in dance and singing. During her studies Leah performed leading roles such as Hope (Anything Goes) and Roxie (Chicago) with Ballarat Light Opera Company. Leah was honoured to receive commendations and nominations by the ‘Music Theatre Guild of Victoria’ for her work.
Leah decided to further her studies and complete a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), a three-year full-time degree with Federation University. Her studies included: classical ballet, jazz, tap, acting, singing, and much more. Whilst studying at university Leah performed in many shows, her credits include: ‘Show train” a new Australian Musical (Izzy), ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ (Nancy), ‘Rent’ (Featured dancer), ‘Dance is life’ – (A Personal Devised Cabaret Performance) and ‘Sweeny Todd’ (Johanna).
Leah has been teaching now for 10 years and has truly found her passion in direction. It was her honour leading the Anita Coutts School of Dance, in its final year, 2021. In the last 10 years she has been guided by her mother, Anita Coutts-Delaland, including their co-direction in 2020. Leah is proud to be the Founder, Principal and Artistic Director of the Versatility Dance College and is proud to also continue the legacy that her mother took 34 years creating.
Leah is currently studying to become a Registered Classical Teacher with the BBO and hopes to continue to learn, grow and give as much back to both her students and school as possible.
Leah will continue to guide Versatility Dance College and its students in a supportive and caring way and looks forward to creating more versatile dancers of the future.
Principal & Artistic Director
COLLEGE FEES
All fees are set per class per term and are GST inclusive. We base our prices on a standard 9 week term, (prices do not increase in the larger terms). Invoices are sent in the first week of each term and are payable within 14 days.
Discounts
Discounts of up to 50% are available for students taking multiple classes.
Administration Fees
$15 per family, per term. This fee covers administration fees, licensing fees and accident insurance.
Performance Levy
$20 per student, per term. This fee covers music licensing and associated theatre costs for the end of year dress rehearsal & performance.
Performance Costume Levy
A costume levy will be charged in term 4. This will be dependent on the amount of costumes & headdresses used per child, during the dress rehearsal and performance.
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer: Full payment is due within 14 days of receiving invoice.
Cash: This can be deposited in an envelope, via the fees box in the VDC Complex. Please note the child's name and the invoice number on the envelope.
Instalments: VDC accepts instalments upon request, prior to the school year. (dates need to be supplied, in writing, as to when payments will be made).
COLLEGE UNIFORMS
All VDC uniform requirements can be purchased from Central Dance Supplies.
COLLEGE TESTIMONIALS
"I can not speak highly enough of Leah and her amazing faculty at the Versatility Dance College. They are always striving to advance all the students whilst maintaining a supportive, encouraging and caring environment."
VDC Parent
"Dance is so much fun. The teachers are really nice. The teachers really care about you. I always learn something new in every class! The costumes are very fancy and I love my solos. I have so many friends from dance. I can’t count them all."
VDC Junior Student
"I cannot speak highly enough of the experiences my daughter and I have had with the school. What started
out as a simple enquiry and enrolment in 2018 has turned into endless memories created by the wonderful owners and teachers. The studios light up with enthusiasm, talent and smiles, as well as the incredible friendships that myself and my daughter have made along the way."
VDC Teacher
"We have been a part of the ACSOD & now VDC family for many years and love everything about the school! The teachers are amazing and cater for all students whether they just want to have fun and try
different dance styles through to those students who want to pursue a career in dance. There are so many different classes to try, all of which are all held in huge purpose built studios. We feel so lucky to be part of this fantastic school."
VDC Parent
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please feel free to follow us!
Versatility Dance College
Public Facebook Page
Members Only Private Group
for parents & students enrolled at VDC
Troupes & Soloists Private Facebook Group
for parents & students who are a VDC troupe member or soloist
VDC Buy, Swap & Sell
for pre loved or brand new uniform and dance clothing to be sold
You can also follow our Instagram page.
Formerly the Anita Coutts School of Dance