Winter School 2026
Over the Moon Studio's annual Winter School will be held on Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th June & Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Firstly, a note to our teens: This year, Winter School as we know it will be for 3.5-12 year olds. We warmly invite you to play a key role in Winter School in your capacities as class assistants, beautiful role models and big friends. In exciting news, we are joyously planning something tailor-made to you, in recognition that you need a particular kind of challenge, artistic extension and heart — all rolled into one. Be in touch soon…
What is Winter School?
Winter School is an opportunity for 3.5 to 12 year olds to be immersed in a magical world of dance and art-making for 1, 2 or 3 days. There will be three age groups: 3.5-5.5 years, 5.5-8 years, and our senior dancers, 9-12 year olds.
Dancers will explore genres including creative dance and yoga, drama, Orff Schulwerk informed music, junior ballet, musical theatre, jazz & contemporary.
Winter School is an opportunity for dancers to expand their experience of dance and creative practices!
Dancers can come for 1, 2 or 3 days of magical immersion in a world of varied and engaging creative experiences.
Please note: a discount for multiple day bookings will automatically be applied at point of sale. To enrol, click the booking link, navigate to your preferred class, click ‘Add class’, and ‘Add more classes’ to select any additional days.
Payment plans are available - please let us know if you would like a payment plan.
PRICING
5% off both classes for a 2-day booking
10% off all classes for a 3-day booking
Early bird special — enjoy a FURTHER 10% off when you book before Monday 15th June - use discount code at checkout: WS2026
3.5-5.5 years old, 9am-10:45am (1 hour, 45 mins) - $42
5.5-8 years old, 9am-11:45am (2 hours, 45 mins) - $67
9-12 years old, 10:45am-4:15pm (5 hours 30 mins) - $107
WHAT TO BRING? Please wear comfortable clothes with layers dancers can take off as they warm up. Please bring a named water bottle. More details will be sent to you once you have booked.
This year, Winter School teachers are:
Marlena Raymond, Orff Schulwerk informed music
Marlena Raymond is a co-director of Over The Moon Yoga and Dance studios, together with Michelle Young.
Marlena grew up dancing at Mangala Studios of Creative Dance and Yoga from the age of three. She has been deeply moved by the music and movement she experienced at Mangala, and these set her on a path for life. She has assisted at Mangala, studied classical music at The Conservatorium at The University of Melbourne and at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), and holds a Level 1 Orff Schulwerk certificate. Her teaching experience includes early childhood music, private and school flute teaching, and a band program at a K-12 school. Marlena enjoys dancing with Travel Art Dance Company, an interdisciplinary group directed by Meah Velik-Lord comprising movers trained in ballet, hip hop, Feldenkrais and creative dance (and probably more!). She enjoys practising yoga and exploring spirituality and movement in many forms.
Marlena is extremely grateful to Edna’s teacher, Mrs Dorotea Mangiamele, who emigrated from Germany to Melbourne and established the Mangala school in 1970. Marlena’s teachers are Margaret Crawford, Peter and Sue Hockey, Claudia Mangiamele, Neika Huss, Meah Velik-Lord and the late beloved Amanda Burns; she thanks them for their teachings over many, many years. It is an enormous honour to continue the lineage of Mrs Mangiemele and her student, dear Edna Reinhart.
Marlena is a lawyer and serves as co-chair on the board of a disability peak body. Marlena is passionate about dignity and respect for all people, in all areas of life, all of the time.
Marlena is delighted to be mentored by OTM Founder, Edna Reinhardt.