Actor & Model Agency
TV, Film & Stage Acting
Modern Jazz - Tap - Hip Hop
Classical Ballet - Contemporary
F.A.T.D. Exams - Acrobatics
WELCOME TO WILD CHILD STUDIOS!
We are now taking enrollments for 2012!
For enquiries please email info_wildchildstudios.com.au
or phone (07) 3208 2088 or fill out a Contact Form on the 'CONTACT US' page.
NEWS / UPDATES:
~ Our class schedules have now been updated. Visit the 'SCHEDULES' page to view.
~ Zumba Fitness classes are now on 5.30 - 6.30pm every Tuesday, followed by Pilates / Body Conditioning at 6.30 - 7.30pm. $10 per class. Zumba Fitness and Pilates classes are open to everyone!
~ Adult / Senior Acting classes are on every Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30pm.
~ Congratulations to all students featured in the Kingston Park Raceway TV Commercial which is currently airing!
~ Our Ramalama Bang Bang video from Warner Bros. Movie World 'Fright Night' is now up on the 'MULTIMEDIA' page.
WILD CHILD TERM DATES 2012:
TERM 1: Saturday 21st January - Saturday 31st March (Length - 10 weeks)
TERM 2: Saturday 14th April - Saturday 23rd June (Length - weeks)
TERM 3: Saturday 7th July - Saturday 20th September (Length - 11 weeks)
TERM 4: Saturday 6th October - Saturday 15th December (Length - 10 weeks)
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ABOUT US
Wild Child Management was originally established in Sydney in 1987 by Ensemble Studios trained actors, Philip Jones and Julie Jones to promote the talented performers emerging from their acting and dance studios at Coogee, Mascot and Plumpton.
Having two of Sydneys leading agents themselves, Philip and Julie gained experience in, collectively, over fifty TV commercials, numerous TV soaps, TV series, feature films, stage productions, training videos, voice-overs, fashion parades and modelling assignments.
Apart from three years of dance training as an acting course subject at Ensemble Studios, Julie attended F.A.T.D. (Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing) classes from an early age and
progressed to become a fully qualified teacher in classical ballet, jazz and tap.
Wild Child was registered in Queensland in 1990 after Philip and Julie re-located and established three acting and dance studios in Logan City.
Wild Child Management aims to provide affordable, high quality, inspirational tuition in acting and dance in a safe and friendly environment, while giving many employment opportunities to clients by way of talent management.
The organisation has since grown to become one of the most reputable performing arts academies and talent agencies in Queensland.
DANCE
Wild Child Studios accepts students from the age of 3 to adult. We have classes tailored to suit various levels - Beginner / Fun classes to Advanced / Eisteddfod & Performance Group classes.
Wild Child Studios teaches a variety of dance styles including modern jazz, tap, pop/funk, hip hop, contemporary, and classical ballet. We also offer Pilates and singing classes.
Examination Classes are offered in Modern Jazz, Tap, and Classical Ballet through the F.A.T.D. and R.A.D. Syllabi. Wild Child Studios encourages students to participate in examinations as these classes are essential for developing the highest standards in technique, flexibility, strength, and confidence. F.A.T.D. is fully accredited in Queensland.
For aspiring dance teachers, we offer Teacher's Classes, which are based on F.A.T.D.'s Elementary Exam. This exam allows students to become qualified dance teachers. To learn more about F.A.T.D. (The Federal Association Teachers of Dance), visit the 'F.A.T.D.' page on our website.
For information about WILD CHILD'S TEACHERS, visit the 'ABOUT US' page.
Below is an outline of each dance style offered at our Studios (Please use scroll bar) :
MODERN JAZZ
Modern Jazz is a fast paced style which incorporates many jumps, kicks, turns, and leaps. Strong emphasis is placed on technique, flexibility, strength, and co-ordination. Modern Jazz, also known as Pop Jazz, dance isn't generally performed to Jazz music, but rather to Pop music. Wild Child's Modern Jazz classes are a fusion of modern jazz, pop/funk, and hip hop.
TAP
Tap is a form of dance in which syncopated rhythms are created by the feet using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor. The aim of tap dancing is to produce clear, clean sounds, with various levels of tone. Tap dancing develops and enhances rhythm, musicality, timing and precision, and is also great for co-ordination.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a hard-hitting, rhythmic dance style involving isolations and very grounded movements. The style is kept quite loose so that moves can alternate between riding through the beat or hitting the beat. Musicality is key in hip hop, as well as how sensitive movements are to the music. This high energy dance style is a great way for students to challenge themselves with more style in their execution. Hip Hop dancing is often seen in video clips by music artists such as Usher, Beyonce, and Justin Timberlake.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance is a style involving various techniques from modern dance, jazz and ballet. Contemporary is usually choreographed through interpretation of music, expressions and emotions. A strong connection with the music is important. Contemporary dance can involve movements which are outside the realm of any dance technique. These moves can be graceful and fluid, and also strong, precise, and sharp. This style of dance is very popular on the TV show 'So You Think You Can Dance.'
CLASSICAL BALLET
Classical Ballet is the most technical of all dance styles, and is also the most important. It teaches and develops posture, grace, control, turn-out, strength, and balance, while giving students a strong knowledge of technique and correct technical placement of Classical Ballet. Ballet has been referred to as the 'backbone of dance' as its training is highly recommended to help with all areas of dance. Classical Ballet classes are also excellent for toning and strengthening the dancer's body.
SLOW MODERN / LYRICAL
Slow Modern, also known as Lyrical dance, is a fusion of ballet with modern jazz dance techniques. The style of quite soft and expressive, subtle and dynamic, as routines are based around feeling and emotion. A strong, ballet-based technique is essential for this style of dance. The importance in Slow Modern / Lyrical dance is the connectivity of movement, flowing quite seamlessly from one move to the next.
PILATES
Pilates is a unique method of body conditioning that integrates muscle control, flexibility, core control, correct and proper alignment, co-ordination, balance, focus, body awareness as well as mobilizing and strengthening every muscle and joint in the entire body. Many dancers use Pilates to improve their performance. Through careful practice, students will develop and improve technique, allowing them to jump higher, move faster, improve their balance, access their full turnout and learn how to use their upper back ultimately they will feel more in control of their technique and dancing
PRE PRIMARY (F.A.T.D.)
Pre Primary classes are offered in Modern Jazz, Tap and Classical Ballet. These classes introduce students to the beginnings of these styles and will teach basic technique through F.A.T.D.'s syllabus work with structured choreographed routines. F.A.T.D. classes are geared at preparing students for examinations which conducted yearly.
PRIMARY to LEVEL FIVE (F.A.T.D.)
Primary to Level 5 classes are offered in Modern Jazz, Tap, and Classical Ballet. These classes are designed to develop the dancer's strength, flexibility, correct technique, and build confidence in all areas of dance and performance work. F.A.T.D. classes are geared at preparing students for examinations which conducted yearly.
STAR GRADES (F.A.T.D.)
Star Grade examination classes (Bronze, Silver & Gold) are aimed at providing assistance with the education of various dance styles including jazz, modern, hip hop, tap, and classical ballet. The syllabus work is designed to develop the highest standards in technique, flexibility, strength, and confidence. F.A.T.D. classes are geared towards preparing students for examinations which are conducted yearly. Students currently studying Year 11 and 12 are able to add their F.A.T.D. examination results to their OP score, as F.A.T.D. is fully accredited in Queensland.
THE FEDERAL ASSOCIATION TEACHERS OF DANCE (F.A.T.D.)
Established in 1931 through its Ballroom branch originally affiliated to the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, F.A.T.D is an Australia-wide dance teachers organisation with members of all branches resident in all states.
Being an incorporated organisation, the Federal Association enjoys much respect both nationally and internationally, being the largest organisation of its kind in this part of the world.
The theatre dance faculty examination syllabus in Tap and Modern dance has been structured on sound technical principles and is recognised universally, setting the highest standards of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. F.A.T.D provides students with a graduated development of essential basic foundations in dance, with regular tests that allow the opportunity to check and assess individual progress through the various levels within the syllabus.
The F.A.T.D range of syllabi includes Jazz, Modern, Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Theatrical Character Dance and more.
These examinations improve technique and stagecraft, essential for a professional performer. Success and completion of all examinations allow you to become a registered teacher and/or examiner/adjudicator.
Wild Child Acting and Dance Studios offers classes in all grades of Modern, Tap and Classical Ballet from
Pre-Primary to Grade Five, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star, Majors, Pre-Elementary, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced.
Below is further information on F.A.T.D.'s class levels (Please use scroll bar) :
For more information on F.A.T.D., visit their official website - www.fatdtheatre.com.au
ACTING
Wild Child offers five tiers of acting training:
TODDLER (Ages 3 - 6)
SUB-JUNIOR (Ages 7 - 10)
JUNIOR (Ages 10 - 12)
INTERMEDIATE (Ages 13 - 16)
SENIOR (Ages 17+)
BELOW IS AN OUTLINE OF EACH ACTING LEVEL (Please use scroll bar):
TODDLER LEVEL - AGES 3 - 6
AIMS:
- To develop acting skills for screen and stage
- To develop communication and presentation skills
- To build confidence
STAGE-ACTING CONTENT:
- Physical and vocal warm-ups
- Stagecraft
- Drama games and exercises
- Scene improvisation
- Communication without words
- Dialects
- Characterization
- Audition guidelines
SCREEN-ACTING CONTENT:
- Basics of screen performance
- Recording of students performing in a variety of camera shots from film, TV and TV commercial scripts
- Recording of students performing various screen-acting exercises
- Audition / Screen-test guidelines and recording
- Playback and analysis of all recorded material
SUB-JUNIOR LEVEL - AGES 7 - 10
- Script analysis and performance
- Improvisation
- Non-verbal communication
- Comedy techniques
- Audition Preparation
- Dialects - Standard American and Educated English
- Camera craft
JUNIOR LEVEL - AGES 10 - 12
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - AGES 13 - 16
- Voice Exercises
- Acting games and exercises
- Motivational techniques
- Dialects - American, British and European
- Screen-Acting Techniques
SENIOR LEVEL - AGES 17+
- Screen-acting Techniques
CREDITS
Clients of Wild Child Studios have appeared in the followng:
COMMERCIALS
ABC Learning Centres
Amnesty International
Ahasi Beer (Japan)
Australia Zoo
B&D Roller Doors
Bacardi
Benadryl
Big Ben Pies
Birdseye
Brisbane International Film Festival
Bundy Gold
Carlton Lite
Centennary of Federation
Centrum
CGU Insurance
Clorox (US)
Coca-Cola
Colorbond
Comalco
Conrad Jupiters
Courier Mail
Cruz Shuz
DeBeers Diamonds
Decore
Dettol
Dept. of Health & Aged Care
Dept of Transport (NSW)
Dick Smith
Dominos Biscuits (For Finnish TV)
Donut King
Dreamworld
Energex
Ergon Energy
Exide Batteries
Fab
Fisher & Paykel
4KQ
Fourex
Fujitsu
Glad
Golden Casket
Gold Lotto
Greater Union
Herron Blue Paracetamol
Hungry Jacks
HSBC Bank
Hyundai
Kawana Waters
Kelloggs All-Bran
Kelloggs LCMs
Kelloggs Sultana Bran
Kennar Toys (US)
KFC
Kingston Park Raceway
Kit Kat
Kleenex
Kleenmaid
K-Mart
Kraft
L&M Cigarettes (US)
Lotto
Lucky Dog
Luvs Splashwear (US)
Macleans
Mazda MPV
Mattel (US)
Milton Bradley (US)
Mitsubishi Colt
McDonalds
Milky Bar
Milo
Moo Milk
Movie World
Nescafe (UK)
Nestle Ski Bars
Nickelodeon (US)
North Lakes Estate
Ocean Spray
Old El Paso
Oscar Meyer (US)
Pauls Custard
Pauls Milk
Plavix
Polident
Qld Teachers Credit Union
QTTC (Qld)
Qld Transport
Qld Newspapers
RACQ Insurance
Royal Pines Resort
RSPCA
Sanitarium
Seaworld
Seiko
Suncorp-Metway
Sunkist
Supersoaker Golf
Telstra
Time To Quit
Toyota
Traffic Accident Commission (Vic)
Treasury Casino
UV Tripleguard
VIP Nappies
Wendys Supa Sundaes
Wet n Wild
World Choice
SHORT FILMS
Annas Rhymes
A Little Leak
A Little Redemption (with Steve Bisley)
Baby
Bringing Back The Bounce (Diet Coke)
Chaos and Control
Glitter
Journey Of Belief
Ladybird Light
Losing Today
Man Child
My Life Under The Table
Nursery Crime
The Burning Boy
The Irving Hand Prophesy
The Terrific Toddler Tricycle Race
Tough Love
Undead
Walking Wounded
When Joel Found God
Where To Reality
TELEVISION
Brisbane Extra Channel 9 (numerous appearances)
Hot Source (Channel 9 TV Series)
S(Truth) (TV Series)
The Mary McKillop Story (TV Series)
The Shak (Channel 9 TV Series)
Medivac (TV Series)
FEATURE FILMS
All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane
Getting Square
DOCUMENTARIES
Forbidden Lies
MUSIC VIDEOS
Halos in the Sky
Jaded Web
OTHER
Kumon Educational Videos
RACQ Educational DVDs
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Arndale Shopping Centre
Ballymore Stadium
Beenleigh Show
Bayside Spring Festival
Beenleigh Market Place
Bravehearts - White Balloon Day
Carbrook State School
Carindale Shopping Centre
Cyclone Larry Fundraiser Show
Dooleys Fun Day
Easts Leagues Club
Griffith University
Logan Hyperdome (over 100 shows)
Logan Jobs & Business Expo
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
Movie World - The Main Street Parade
Myer Centre Brisbane
Qld Junior Swimming Championships
Qld Ten Pin Bowling Championships
Rivermount College Carnival
Springwood Mall
Southbank
Viva Modelling Graduations
Windaroo Country Club
MULTIMEDIA
TESTIMONIALS
"Every week I drive from Uki (near Murwillumbah in NSW) to Brisbane to attend acting classes at Wild Child Acting & Dance Studios. The journey takes me approximately one and a half hours each way, and as a single mother, I sometimes find it extremely difficult to manage the costs and time involved in meeting this commitment. However, I personally feel that it is worth the effort to pursue my acting career with Philip Jones because he is a rare agent / teacher who is genuinely committed to developing his actor / students skills to ensure that they are able to deliver a professional performance when required. Consequently, his acting classes are affordable, inspirational and challenging, and are aimed at preparing actors for realistic careers, if they so choose. Therefore, despite my personal difficulties, I will continue to make this journey at least once a week in my pursuit of excellence."
- Katya Skorik
Kyogle Rd, Uki
"I love the way you only send us the best people for the job. Thanks so much."
- Ben Parkinson
Ben Parkinson Casting
"I'll come dance there anytime!"
- Wade Robson
Choreographer, Director, Music Producer www.waderobson.com
"Just wanted to congratulate you both on a spectacular evening. Marilyn and I were so impressed with the calibre of talent and the high standard of the performances. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and in the process saw many people that we would love to consider for future castings and we look forward to seeing them in the near future.
Thank you also to everyone for looking after us so well. We really were made to feel like royalty (I could get used to this). We were touched by all the efforts everyone went to in making us feel welcome.
Once again, congratulations on such a successful night. It was terrific to witness Wild Child in action. I can understand how you have earned such a good reputation in this industry. Well Deserved!"
- Damien Anthony Rossi
Rossi Casting Group
"Just wanted to say a quick CONGRATULATIONS, BRAVO and THANK YOU from both myself and Marilyn for a wonderful evening of entertainment. Your kids have once again excelled with their talent and professionalism. The concerts seem to get better and better each year. I really think you guys should think about moving to Vegas and manage the entertainment for all the hotels there!"
"The performances of all students of the Wild Child School were absolutely delightful and a great crowd pleaser and I would like to congratulate you and your staff on a well-disciplined, beautifully presented group of children who were not only talented but enthusiastic."
- Christie Allison
Marketing Co-ordinator
Logan Hyperdome
"There are two things we must tell you: Firstly, THANK YOU for playing such an important role in our January School Holiday Entertainment Line-up; and secondly, CONGRATULATIONS on such an exceptional performance by all of your talent.
Philip, your playscript was fantastic and could even even get a good review from the beloved Alison Coates of the Courier Mail!! And Julie, your dancers were (like always) world-class. We hope that your talent gained a lot from their experience and exposure during this week.
Julie and Philip, we look forward to continuing the relationship between Wild Child and Hyperdome in the future and once again - BRAVO!!! ENCORE!!!!"
- Angela Samut
Advertising & Promotions Manager
"Miss Julie, I loved every minute of my time at Wild Child. It is an awesome school that has a big future. Thanks for teaching me for six years and making me the dancer I am today.
Philip, while Ive only been doing drama for three years, I feel I have come a long way. Boy, there were some great laughs in drama throughout all the great exercises and scenes we have covered. Its such an open and carefree learning environment, it really helps people to let go and give a scene their best shot. Thank you also for giving me the chance to be in ads, videos and part of a strongly growing agency."
- Michael Roache
Past Student
"I have recently discovered that I am a very confident person, I find that I can talk to people easily and openly, and I think that has a lot to do with drama. I have always loved coming to drama, I live it and breathe it, both at Wild Child and at school. I have received heaps of performing arts awards at school and it is all because of you. I love your style of play-writing! Eat your heart out William Shakespere! There is no other play I would rather act in than a Phil Play!"
- Jasmine Williams
"The persistence, patience and enthusiasm shown by your dancers under very difficult circumstances is to be highly commended. Your dancers performed and behaved extremely professionally, and I sincerely thank them all for their dedication and hard work."
- Madeleine McCormack
Mary Lopez Productions
"Everything I achieve through dancing and teaching is a reflection of what you have taught me to be. I wouldnt be the dancer that I am today if it wasnt for you."
- Sharlene Ponzo
Past Student / Teacher
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WHERE ARE WE?
Wild Child Acting and dance Studios is located at:
Unit 2, 15 Watland St, Springwood, QLD
DIRECTIONS:
From Brisbane: Continue along the Pacific Motorway, bear left at Vanessa Boulevard Exit, continue along Vanessa Boulevard, turn right at Rochedale Road, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Rochedale Road, bear left at Watland Street, turn right into Wild Child Studios.
From Gold Coast: Continue along the Pacific Motorway, take the Paradise Road exit, take the 5th exit off the roundabout onto Paradise Road, at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Chatswood Road, go through one roundabout, at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Hall Road, continue along Barbarella Drive, go through one roundabout, turn left at Watland Street, turn left into Wild Child Studios.
CONTACT US
For all enquiries please email info_wildchildstudios.com.au
or phone (07) 3208 2088
Our other contact details are as follows:
Wild Child Studios
Unit 2, 15 Watland St
SPRINGWOOD QLD 4128
Ph: (07) 3208 2088
Fax: (07) 3208 2077
philip_wildchildstudios.com.au
julie_wildchildstudios.com.au
