Christchurch
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About Monica Brosnahan
I completed my early ballet training in Christchurch before moving to Australia to study pre-professionally at Atelier Australia before later moving to Europe and attending short-term studies with the Royal Danish Ballet School, Ecole de Danse de Supérieure de Rosella Hightower, Brussels International Ballet School and Victor Ullate Escuela where I completed my final year of study.
I was the first New Zealander accepted to compete in the Vaganova Prix International Ballet Competition where I was awarded a special international prize and study at Vaganova Ballet Academy. Later on, I was also invited by Yuri Fateev to attend company classes with the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia.
After graduating from Victor Ullate Escuela I then joined the National Ballet of Ukraine performing a wide range of classical repertoire. I was then offered a contract with Perm Ballet, Russia but unfortunately due to Covid was not able to commence this contract. Since being back in New Zealand I have been enjoying coaching for various schools and sharing the knowledge gained overseas with the next generation of Kiwi dancers as well as freelance dance projects.
I have completed the Royal Academy of Dance Professional Dancers post-graduate teaching certificate enabling me to become a registered RAD teacher.
I have also co-founded ‘Counterpointe’ a workshop series that brings together dance and live music with an individual coaching focus to ensure that each student has the most positive workshop experience.
I am available for regular or one-off privates focusing on technique, solo choreography, variation coaching, RAD exam preparation, audition preparation, rehabilitation and more as an independent teacher.