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Sally Clark talks to a number of high profile dance professionals about the rewards of passing on the passion.

Marko Panzic
Creative director and choreographer

"I am a very passionate teacher. My first love for dance was found in the dance studio and I highly respected my teachers Alison Cotteral and Bernie Bernard, so  I understood [from the beginning] the importance of having great teachers who are passionate to pass on their knowledge. I love travelling and teaching across Australia – it brings me the most joy. I also feel it is important for me to educate, develop and pass on as much information from my career as I can to the next generation as this will only keep the Australian dance industry growing. I am all about knowing where you come from and passing on your life lessons to the younger generation.

“Teaching is a huge part in my life. I was always a teacher before becoming a dancer/ choreographer. It is something that continues to challenge me. Not every dancer/ performer can teach and enjoy it, but I fell in love with it at a young age. My biggest reward was seeing my students grow and experience joy from class. I feel all teachers should know the importance of what they are passing on and know that it is a true gift to be able to do what we do. I am thankful that I am a teacher.”

This is an extract from the April/May issue of Dance Australia. Read more inspiring comments from Lisa O'Dea (choreographic supervisor for Mary Poppins), Aaron Cash (choreographer for Ballet Revolucion and judge on So You Think You Can Dance) and Matthew Caldwell-Diaz (choreographer "Kids Artist Revue").

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