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- In 1984, The McDonald College was founded by three women with an ambitious idea – to create a school where young people could pursue their passion and receive world-class performance training while receiving a rigorous academic education.
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Whilst officially established in 1984, The McDonald College has a tradition and history dating back to the establishment of the Ann McDonald College of Dancing by Ann McDonald, a dance and singing teacher, in 1926.
- 1984; 39 years ago
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In 1984, The McDonald College was founded by three women with an ambitious idea – to create a school where young people could pursue their passion and receive world-class performance training while receiving a rigorous academic education. It was the first school of its kind in Australia – and we remain unique.
Ann McDonald established the Ann McDonald College of Dancing teaching ballet, ballroom dancing and training debutants. 1928: Ann McDonald receives her certification to teach dancing. 1930: Ann McDonald, Gwen Sievers and Penelope Cay were instrumental in forming the NSW Dance Teachers Association. 1935
Whilst officially established in 1984, The McDonald College has a tradition and history dating back to the establishment of the Ann McDonald College of Dancing by Ann McDonald, a dance and singing teacher, in 1926. On Ann McDonald's retirement her daughter, Margaret Markham, took over the Ann McDonald College of Dancing.
Founded in 1984, and modelled on England’s famed Elmhurst Ballet School, The McDonald College is Australia’s only genuinely performing arts-focused primary/high school. Students work a minimum of two hours a day on their chosen art in and around regular academic subjects.
Ann McDonald Scholarships. In honour of the founder of The Ann McDonald College of Dancing – where our story began; and the mother of Margaret Markham, our founding Principal.
Ann McDonald and her husband John Butt founded and operated the Ann McDonald College of Dancing until 1970, during that time Ann McDonald was President of the Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing for fifteen years and her husband John was Honorary Treasurer and together they were involved in the performing arts for more than fifty years.
