Month: July 2021

dance concert choreography 2021

Jade Wheeler

This year I had the privilege of choreographing my Own piece for the 2021 Dance Concert Unite. My piece ‘Face to face but not eye to eye was about how technology gives us some things but also creates a sense of fake connectivity and unity limiting our face-to-face connectivity. This experience was an amazing opportunity, I learned how to choreograph, plot my own pice, choose stage lighting and decide on costumes and budgeting. Running my own class and dealing with different skills and personalities was a valuable experience that I will never forget, teaching me so much about dance and choreography, an experience I am so grateful for.

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Red shoes

Jade Wheeler

Performing in the Perth City Ballet’s ‘Red Shoes,’ was such an amazing experience that will last me a lifetime.   I learned so much about working in a different studio and loved meeting all the girls from the different studios.  I have made many new friends and I loved working with Diana Waldron, I learned so much about what it means to be a dancer and what it feels like to be part of a Company, working towards producing a professional show for a real audience.  

Performing at the quarry was a beautiful experience and a magical one that I will remember for life.  I think that this program is so wonderful because it allows dancers like me who are chasing a profession in ballet to dance in a professional setting and learn what it would be like to be part of a production from start to finish.  It was hard work, but I loved it.

Thank you, Diana Waldron, for letting me be a part of this very special ballet.

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dyslexia campaign MEDIA COVERAGE

Jade Wheeler

Year 8 student Jade Wheeler, who was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight, recently began campaigning for improved teacher training in dyslexia education.

After advocating passionately to politicians and university vice-chancellors for the past several months, Jade has won the support of Education Minister Sue Ellery MLC who is helping promote her campaign to the Federal Minister for Education and WA universities.

Jade has previously spoken with Hon Dr Mike Nahan MLA (Member for Riverton/Shadow Minister for Planning; Asian Engagement) and was invited by UWA Vice Chancellor Professor Dawn Freshwater to meet with herself and a member of her team to further discuss the cause.

Jade’s campaigning began in Year 3 and, with the support of her parents and the College, has gained increased traction and attention over the past six years.​

Jade has recently attracted media coverage in the West Australian Newspaper and on ABC Radio.

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