Important Information
for participants of Youth Musical Theatre
in Whangarei
in 2024!
Age: for young people aged 5 - 21 years
When: Saturday afternoons
1st Class: from 12noon - 2pm
2nd Class: from 3pm - 5pm
Fee: a suggested donation of $70 per term
Contact: info@glassceilingartscollective.com
Where
Classes are normally held at:
Church Unlimited
10 Mill Road
Kensington
Whangarei
Lots of parking at the back, accessible through Donald Street or Shortland Street. The entrance of the building is also at the back. Wheelchair accessible
Key People
If you’re new to Glass Ceiling Arts Collective, please make yourselves at home. The following people know all about what’s going on and can help with any questions:
Mariska van Egmond
Project Coordinator
Mariska has a degree in Arts Management and has worked as a Production Manager for several dance projects, festivals, youth theatre and other productions in the Netherlands.
Currently she is a full-time mum of three kids, of which one has Down Syndrome. Mariska is a big believer in Joy of Movement and follows this philosophy in the classes and events she offers as part of her Movement Practice.
She has been involved with Glass Ceiling Arts Collective since 2020.
Sharon Simpson
Class Tutor
Sharon has loved musical theatre all her life and has been part of numerous amateur and professional theatre productions around New Zealand. 2022 saw her directing debut for Footloose and the recently staged Moana Jr at Whangarei Theatre Company.
She plays piano, piano accordion, acts and sings. She is currently a Specialist Teacher at Whangarei Girls High School. Sharon is passionate about music education and performance opportunities for children and feels privileged to be able to share her craft with the youth of Whangarei.
Teal Vint
Class Tutor
Teale has danced since she was 4 years old and taught since 2018, gaining her diploma in modern jazz in 2016. Teale has competed nationally with her dance school wadpa with solos and groups. She has also choreographed for shows at the Whangarei theatre company. Teale’s main focus is keeping it fun whilst incorporating discipline. Her main priority is helping the kids grow and be confident within themselves. She is so privileged and happy to be a part of Glass Ceiling as her little brother Khea has Williams Syndrome, and she is happy to be a part of something that fills the gap for kids like him.
Registration
If you’ve not already done so, please send us your details by registering here.
Welcome Pack
Please read the Welcome Pack.