Ms Avril Huddy
This person does not currently hold a position at QUT.
Personal details
Research field
Other Studies in Creative Arts and Writing
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Qualifications
- Master of Arts (Research) (Queensland University of Technology)
- Graduate Diploma in Dance Instruction (Queensland University of Technology)
- Bachelor of Arts (Dance) (Queensland University of Technology)
Professional memberships and associations
- Board Member – Ausdance QLD
- Board Member – Australian Feldenkrais Guild QLD Division
- Past Secretary – Ausdance QLD
Teaching
Avril tutors in contemporary dance technique, anatomy, somatics, Pilates, and conditioning classes. She designs, co-ordinates and delivers the Transitional Training Program, performance units for the Dance course and the capstone choreographic units for performance students. Other qualifications:
- Level 2 STOTT Pilates instructor
- Feldenkrais Practitioner
Teaching History
- 2013:
- Ongoing QUT Dance
2012 - 2007:
- Ongoing QUT Dance
- Company classes for Expressions Dance Company
- Contemporary dance technique, 2Ballerinas, 2011-2012
- Contemporary dance technique, Pro Dance Classes, Brisbane Dance Artists Hub, 2011
- Contemporary dance technique, EDC’s Brisbane Contemporary Dance Intensive, 2010
- Contemporary dance technique, QUT Professional Development Day for Dance Teachers, 2009
2008:
- Company classes for Bangarra, Brisbane tour
- Contemporary dance classes at Capalaba State College, Brisbane
- Contemporary dance and pilates classes for Mountain Creek High School
- Community creative movement workshops, Noosa LongWeekend
- Presented a paper discussing, ‘The Reflective Artist: Embodied perspectives on the Performance of Making’, World Dance Alliance Global Summit, Brisbane
2007:
- Company classes for Bangarra, Brisbane tour
- ITAS tutoring – QUT Oodgeroo Unit
- Contemporary and pilates classes and Teacher in-services, Mountain Creek State School
2006 - 2002:
- Employed (sessional) by QUT Dance
- ITAS tutoring – QUT Oodgeroo Unit (2005-2006)
- Research Assistant – Shaaron Boughen (2006)
2006:
- Contemporary and pilates classes and Teacher in-services for Mountain Creek State School
- Contemporary Dance technique, Ausdance ACT Summer School, Canberra
2005:
- Company classes, Chunky Move Brisbane
- Professional level contemporary class, Gorman House, Canberra
- Tour Manager (Rehearsal Director) Dancenorth, Regional Tour, June/July
- Designed and facilitated a week long residency Dancenorth: Contemporary dance technique,Yoga, Pilates, Massage, Fitness
2005–2002:
- Employed (sessional) by the Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts – Contemporary, fitness
- Employed by All That Dance – RAD ballet, contemporary, adult jazz, stretching, pilates, FATD tap
2004-2003:
- Creative movement and Pilates classes for Brisbane City Council’s Active & Healthy Parks Program
- Contemporary dance & stretch classes for the Valley Multi-Cultural Community Centre
2002:
- Contemporary dance classes for All That Dance school
2001-1997:
- Taught Dancenorth Auditions & company classes (classical, contemporary and yoga)
- Expressive movement classes, workshops and contemporary classes for Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary Schools, Adults and private Dance Schools (Dancenorth)
- Beginners stretch classes for the Australian Youth Dance Festival, Townsville
1994-1996:
Access Arts:
- Dance and drama workshops
- Out of The Box Festival, Brisbane - Creative movement workshops for 3-5 year olds
- Contemporary and choreographic workshops for AusDance, Brisbane
- Employed by The Gap School of Dance – RAD ballet, contemporary, adult jazz, stretching, pilates, FATD tap
Pilates Teaching
2014–2008:
- Private clients and mat classes, Brisbane
2007-2006:
- Revive Pilates Studio, Brisbane
- Ashgrove Pilates Studio, Brisbane
2006-2004:
- Pilates Head To Toe, Part-time employee
- The Pilates Principle, Permanent part-time employee, Sunshine Coast
2004-2002:
- Toadshow – work-life balance classes
- Golden Casket – work-life balance classes
- LivingWell Gym
- Brisbane City Council pools, Ithaca Pool
- Professional Real Estate Agency
- Police Head Quarters, Queensland Police
- The Pilates Principle, Brisbane
Feldenkrais Teaching
2013:
- Timeless Body community workshops
- QUT Dance ATM classes
2014:
- Private FI clients
- QUT Dance ATM classes
Publications
- Huddy, A., Hewton, G., McLay, G., Mafe, V. & Williams, S. (2013). Body Stories. Presented at: Body Stories [Dance]. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/66734
- Huddy, A., Roche, J., Ng, N., Mafe-Keane, V. & Pyle, D. (2013). Paired back. Presented at: Paired back [Dance]. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/76372
- Huddy, A. & Stevens, K. (2011). The teaching artist: A model for university dance teacher training. Research in Dance Education, 12(2), 157–171. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/52384
- Hewitt, D., Huddy, A. & Mafe-Keane, V. (2010). Idol. Presented at: Idol [Inter-Arts]. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/38555
- Boughen, S. & Huddy, A. (2009). Creating and sustaining a basis for life-long learning in tertiary dancer training at Queensland University of Technology. Dance Dialogues: Conversations Across Cultures, Artforms and Practices: Refereed Proceedings of the World Dance Alliance Global Summit 2008, 1–11. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/31519
- Huddy, A., Mafe, V. & Keane, J. (2006). Separating Shadows. Presented at: Separating Shadows [Dance]. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/66763
QUT ePrints
For more publications by Avril, explore their research in QUT ePrints (our digital repository).
Awards
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2014
- Details
- 2009 Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning: For innovative approaches to dance teaching and curriculum development, founded in the application of practice-led research, that enable the acquisition of life-long learning skills.