Academy of Jazz

Swine Flu Notification

Sonia Herron Academy of Jazz will remain open during the school closures for the next 14 days. We will be making every effort to ensure the protection and health of your children while attending dance classes. The hygiene procedures will include full cleaning of all facilities twice daily over the next period, compulsory use of hand sanitizer upon entering the class, and testing of temperatures of all students. Masks are also available on request.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD TO CLASS IF THEY EXHIBIT FEVER, COUGH, OR RUNNING NOSE. Your child will be sent home immediatly.

Thank you for your support.

Sign Up for 2009 Summer Camp Today!

From 6 July - 14 August, we will be offering classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics & Cheerleading, Mime, Puppetry, Musical Theatre, African drumming, Group Drama, Singing, and Costume making. Session times will be from 9am to 12pm, Monday through Friday. There will be a maximum of 10 children in a session. For children ages 5-11.

If you are interested in registering, please download the registration form, fill it in, and fax it back to us. Spaces will fill up fast, so please register as early as possible!

Special Guest Tutors July 6th - August 14th

Special guest tutors are being flown in from New Zealand, including a vocal coach and drama specialist, Mr. Evan Davies. Students who participate in the summer programme will also perform in our annual show. Applications will open April 1st 2009 and forms will be available online or at our studio for pick up.

Rhythm Dance Studio and Sonia Herron Academy of Jazz Present "CIRCUS CIRCUS"

The musical adventures of a young clown struggling to find her place in the world and learning to believe in herself. Watch as the dancers take you through the magical world of dancing bears, acrobatics, ringmasters, and most of all special friends who help us find our way. Special performances by Chinese Dance, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop troupes will be showcased during the second half.

Guest Teacher Profiles

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Call 2643 9688 to book your tickets.

Prices: $120 for adults, $80 for children (12 and under)
Date: 27 August 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium

Biography

Sonia Herron
- Principal Teacher and Director

Sonia Herron trained in BBO Ballet and Tap from the age of 5. She completed her NZAMD Jazz Solo Seal examination at 15, gaining one of the highest marks in the country. She began her stage career at 7 years old performing in many musicals and pantomimes, as well as television shows and commericials. She is an accomplished model with catwalk and commercial experience. She gained the highest marks in her region in the Trinity College of London Speech and Drama examinations and carried on to complete her performers certificate at age 16. Sonia is also an experienced kindergarten teacher having taught in 3 different continents and has a great passion for teaching children.

Since then Sonia has graduated from Excel School of Performing Arts, majoring in Performance Dance and Drama. She went on to tour New Zealand, performing in over 15 locations with a Jazz and Hip Hop dance group.

Sonia taught American Jazz in one of the top dance studios in New Zealand. Her students were consistently awarded top examination results in New Zealand for their American Jazz Dance examinations.



© 2009 Academy of Jazz
Phone/Fax: +852 2643 9688
Address
Shop 26, 1/F, The Waterside
15 On Chun Street
Ma On Shan
New Territories, Hong Kong
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