Masterclass series collaboration with The Advertiser
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ has partnered withÌýThe AdvertiserÌýto share a five-part masterclass series presented by our expert academics and staff. Our staff will teach you five new skills, fromÌýlearning a dance routine, speaking a few words of the Kaurna language, to perfecting your resume while in isolation.
Please note:ÌýA subscription to The Advertiser may be required.
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Lady Gaga dance tutorial
Zoe Komazec is a Dance Lecturer at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Zoe has performed across Australia and the world in shows including Billy Elliot the Musical, Mamma Mia, Matilda the Musical and Cats.Ìý
Zoe and two students from the Music Theatre program, Sally and Katie, will teach you the chorus of Lady Gaga's Stupid Love.
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How to take care of your health and wellbeing
Nicola Venditozzi is a psychologist and Student Counsellor at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Based within Student Life, she has provided psychological support to students of the Counselling Service for the past 3 years. Prior to this, Nicola worked extensively in the mental health sector and is passionate about developing client centred projects that foster resilience and psychological growth.
Watch Nicola's masterclass on how to take care of your health & wellbeing.
Common Kaurna language phrases to know
Rod O'Brein identifies as a Kaurna man and devotes his time to helping other Kaurna people identify with the language and culture. He is an active member of the Adelaide Aboriginal community, volunteering his time as a Chairperson on a number of committees.ÌýRod is passionate aboutÌýreclaiming Kaurna language, and hopes to see Kaurna language and culture beingÌýtaught in every school in the Adelaide Plains region.
RodÌýwill teach youÌýcommon Kaurna phrases to know and learn in his masterclass.
Tailoring your resume
MichelleÌýMcKinnonÌýis a dedicated careers educator at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ where she assists students with their career development. She works alongside academic staff and industry recruiters to provide careers education programs for domestic and international students. With a strong international background, Michelle enables students to articular their professional skills to compete globally in the labour market.
Michelle gives her top tips on perfecting your resume in her masterclass.
How to plot a novel
Dr Rachel Hennessy is a Lecturer in the Department of English and Creative Writing at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Her research interests include diversity and inclusivity in creative writing pedagogy, posthumanism and climate fiction. Rachel is the award-winning Australian author of three novels. She writes contemporary fiction and non-fiction for adults, as well as having recently completed the first book of a Young Adult trilogy, the first of which – River Stone – was published in May, 2019.
Rachel gives her top novel writing tips in her masterclassÌýand provides some techniques to help write your own novel.