Jodie-Anne White

Jodie-Anne White (born 1970 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an Australian dancer, choreographer and artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Queensland [ Ballet Theatre of Queensland | http://www.btq.org.au ]

Training

White studied classical dance, contemporary, drama and mime at the Kathleen Gorham National Theatre, the Victorian College of the Arts and the National Ballet School in Australia. [ Jodie-Anne White |http://www.italianweek.com/aboutjodie.htm ]

Dancing career

White has had a prolific career in dance. A highlight has been being awarded first place in the Australian Commonwealth Cup. She danced with the Australian Ballet from 1987-1990 under the artistic direction of Maina Gielgud AO. White toured with the company to Asia, Russia, Greece, England and America. Her repertoire included the major classics as well as performing works from choreographers such as Jiri Kylian, Maurice Bejart and Sir Kenneth McMillan.

As a soloist her career continued overseas with her acceptance into the Wiener Ballet Theatre followed by seasons with the Brno National Ballet in Czech Republic, Theater Vorpommern in Greifswald, Germany and several other English and Italian companies. During this time she performed in works such as "Carmen", "Cinderella", "Peer Gynt" and several contemporary pieces. From 1999-2001, Jodie-Anne performed as Principal Soloist with the Balletto del Sud in Italy and finally Principal with Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi in Trieste. Italy where she continues to return regularly to guest with the company.

Teacher

White teaches and choreographs with her husband, Boris Bivona. They have both honed their skills through work both individually and together in America, Europe and Australia. Most recently Jodie-Anne and Boris have been involved with teaching at the Youth Ballet Summer School, at Expressions Dance Theatre Company and with ongoing education programs with the Queensland Arts Council in collaboration with Queensland Ballet. They also continue with their activities with the Darling Downs School of Excellence, coaching the elite dancers. Jodie-Anne and Boris have recently opened their new teaching studio in Brisbane.

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