Model Academy

HOLISTIC TEACHINGS

Model Academy is not only about the modeling industry, it is a deeper holistic journey for you to spread your wings and believe in yourself.

Model Academy and special guest LIFE COACH, transpersonal counsellor, NLP and yoga instructor Belinda Bailey will show you easy ways to follow your intuition; practice meditation; glow with health; have gratitude; practice being present in the NOW; set exciting goals in steps; be open minded (if one door closes a better one will open); preparation & planing; show integrity and the power of your word; practice positive thinking; body language; creativity; NLP techniques; manifestation; visualization; affirmations; and many more tools to REMEMBER how to give the best LOVE to yourself internally and have it
MIRRORED back to you.

BLESSED ENERGY

A life changing class lead by former VIVIEN's Model & Holistic Life Coach Marissa where models learn what it takes to get that irresistible GLOW & have the Beauty from Within SHINE. Here are the 4 internal elements to Replenish & Balance Daily to achieve this Glow:

MENTAL ENERGY
Study, Focus, Research, Projects, Reading, Integrity, Power of your Word, Positive Thinking, Affirmations, Visualization, Being Present 'The Now Moment' & Vision Boards.

PHYSICAL ENERGY
Quality Nutrition & Eating Habits, Hydration, Exercise, Rest & Good Sleep. Yoga, Run on the beach, Massage, Organic Fruit / Steamed Veg and Filtered Water.

EMOTIONAL ENERGY
Doing something nice for yourself & for others, Positive Intentions, Forgive others & Forgive yourself, Let Go of arguments, Speaking Up when necessary, Deep Breathing, Quality Time with your Loved ones, GIVING, Charity, Service to others & Great SENSE OF HUMOR.

SPIRITUAL ENERGY
For everyone with different beliefs, ones life
is Blessed if this energy is balanced. Prayer,
Stillness, Silence, Meditation, Moments of No Thought,
Faith in what is to come, Open to Change
& for complete Love & Respect for your true self.

Develop your Integrity & Graciousness

MiIRANDA KERR

Miranda Kerr's book 'Treasure Yourself' is an incredible collection of thoughts, memories and lessons that will put you
on the path to Self-Improvement.
Model Academy's models all Love their copies of 'Treasure Yourself' & many have experienced breakthroughs thanks to its Positive Affirmations.

Stockists - Kora Organics
David Jones, Bookstores & Model Academy

Miranda Kerr, Treasure Yourself

YOGA

MA teaches yoga which is a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Aimed to train the consciousness for a state of spiritual insight & tranquility. Yoga is fantastic for a Model's health & well being, for toning up muscles, to gain perfect posture and much more.

HEALTHY NUTRITION

MA's NUTRITIONIST Hayley from Healthy Resolution shows models EASY ways to get fit, be healthy and have flawless skin. One on one consultations are available outside of class for a personal HEALTHY EATING PLAN for more info: hayley@healthyresolution.com.au.

In class be Supported to:
START the day with a cup of warm water and LEMON
Drink 2L of FILTERED WATER per Day,
Embrace HERBAL teas
EXERCISE for 30mins per DayEat ORGANIC, FREE RANGE and RAW foods

REDUCE salt and sugar Eat brown pasta and BROWN rice
Eat STEAMED green leafy vegetables with dinner
Eat SPELT or RYE breads
Eat a variety of FOOD
Avoid PROCESSED foods - boxed cereals,
sweets, chocolate, fats (eg. chips)
AVOID alcohol, tabacco & coffee
Vegetable PROTEIN - tofu, beans, legumes, mushrooms, raw nuts, low fat dairy
Meat Protein - lean meats, LEAN chicken and seafood
PREPARE food in advance
Pack HEALTHY lunches to school or work

EAT EVERY 2-3 HOURS AND LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

GYM

All MA models receive a FREE 1 Month Gym Pass for any Genesis Gym, www.genesisfitness.com.au

MA Personal Trainer Marissa who is a former model from VIVIEN's Model Management is available at Genesis Gym, St Kilda Rd off Toorak Rd. Marissa also shares many powerful tools on health & fitness, self-empowerment, personal transformation and yoga practice

DEEPAK CHOPRA

Deepak Chopra

Model Academy recommends the 'Chopra Centre 21 Day Meditation Challenge'. This life changing journey is available for those interested in gaining more peace, kindness, stillness of the mind, more self love, for those wanting to take a little time out for themselves daily, to untap hidden potential, freedom, bliss and for Achieving Extraordinary Goals.

www.chopra.com

Deepak Chopra

CHARITY

Model Academy supports People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). MA only recommends cosmetics that Don't test on animals & supports fake fur (foax) for styling. Profits from the MA runway shows go to PETA.

Click HERE to donate to peta.org

Charity

AMBER RENAE

MODEL MENTOR & RUNWAY COACH - Celebrity Stylist / FTV Presenter

Foxtel's Fashion TV Presenter, Amber Renae is one of the model's favourite Model Coaches. She teaches the Fabulous world of Fashion and styling in her MA classes. Her own styling work has been published in Vogue Magazine & Marie Claire Magazine. She was a Fashion Designer on Foxtel's 'Project Runway' TV Series and currently has her own radio show on Kiss FM. The talented Amber has interviewed many supermodels & fashion designers backstage for FTV. It is an honour for Model Academy's students to meet her.

www.amberrenae.com

STEPHEN WALDON

MODEL MENTOR & RUNWAY COACH - Model / Actor in Film

Stephen Waldon is the Runway Coach for the models and has walked in L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival for Jack London & Wrangler. He is placed with fashion agency FRM Management and Stephen coordinates the majority of the Model Academy classes. Look out for Stephen in many local films and T.V productions as Acting is just another one of his many talents.

ROHEN BELL

MODEL COACH - International Model

Rohen Bell now resides in Sydney as he models for London Management.co and is preparing for contracts in Europe. He has worked his way up as a Melbourne Model, modelling overseas before relocating to Sydney. He modeled with PRISCILLA Management in Sydney and has recently moved across to London Management.co. When he flies back to Melbourne he always comes to classes to share his wisdom and coach the models. He often flies back for the Model Academy Runway Shows to assist the Stars & mentor any nervous models. Rohan is a trained model from the Model Academy and a VIP guest at our current runway shows, keep an eye out for him as one of Australia's Top Male Models hitting the scene.

EM STONEHOUSE

MODEL MENTOR & RUNWAY COACH - Founder & Director

Em Stonehouse a former CHADWICK model & Dolly Magazine Grand Finalist, is the Founder & Director of the Model Academy, and began modeling as a child model at the age of 2. Em modeled in Europe and the UK for 6 Years modeling the higher end of the market. Her favourite job was being on stage at the British MTV Awards with Fergie & Justin Timberlake.

She's lived in European model houses while on European modeling contracts, modeled for London Fashion Week, opened for Mercedes Australian Fashion Week & has been published in Dolly Magazine, Girlfriend Magazine & Marie Claire Magazine. Modeling has taken her all over the world from London, Paris, Milan, New York and Berlin. Her travels have taken her to America, United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia & Arctic Circle, India, Northern Africa, Middle East, Pacific Islands and South East Asia. Em is passionate about 'Holistic Living' & enjoys 'Empowering Young People To Follow Their Dreams'.

ALEX BORST

MODEL MENTOR - International Model

Alex Borst, a very talented Male Model and Mentor. He is signed to top fashion agency Camerons Management and has had international modelling contracts living in a model house in Japan. Alex began his career backstage of the fashion week shows being the hair stylist for celebrities like Ruby Rose as he is also a qualified hair dresser. His passion is Health and Nutrition, which he shares at the classes. Alex is currently overseas on an international modelling contract, we look forward to his return.

www.stevepinirou.com.au

RHIANNON TRAGEAR-RAGG

MODEL MENTOR - Office Assistant / Fashion Model

Rhiannon Tragear-Ragg is a Fashion model at Scene Management and assists at Model Academy's head office. She also assists with Model Academy's runway show events & is support to all of the new faces. As Rhiannon's modelling career sky rockets, we are lucky to have her as part of the Model Academy Team.

www.misslyndelyeo.com

ANNIKA BOWEN

MODEL MENTOR - Creative Director / Management

Annika Bowen the Creative Director of the Model Academy is a wonderful Model Mentor. She flies to Hollywood LA frequently, has work frequently published in magazines and she has a regular column with online site Fashionising.com showing the latest hair trends from overseas. She is also the Director of ANNIKA'S - freelance hairstylist/qualified hairdresser, makeup artist and fashion stylist. After spending most of the week out on location at photoshoots she has many tips to bring back & share with the models. Annika often scouts Model Academy students for her own up & coming photoshoots. She has worked at L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival & Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. During the modeling course Annika manages all models with their image, hair, make up, styling, grooming, professionalism, classes, photoshoots & runway shows. Annika also encourages students to explore the industry's 'Creative Division' where many models find new career passions.

http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--braided-topknot-5486.html

www.fashionising.com

MARISSA

LIFE COACH - Personal Trainer / International Model / Energy Balance

Former Viviens model, Marissa, is one of M.A.s Life Coaches. She teaches the models confidence and gives them tools to empower their lives, Marissa is our Yoga and Meditation coach and is a Personal Trainer at Genesis gym. She shares great wisdom on how to look after one's health & wellbeing while modelling nationally & internationally as Marissa has also experienced modelling in the London market. As the Director of 'Life Elements' she is available for further education where she provides training programs & workshops to improve mental, physical, spiritual and emotional health.

www.lifeelements.com.au

BELINDA BAILEY

LIFE COACH - Transpersonal Counsellor / NLP / Yoga (Actor & Dancer)

Belinda Bailey, Life Coach & Director of "Life Now", offers breakthrough sessions to the Model Academy students. These skills enable you to change limiting Beliefs, improve your self esteem, pursue your dreams and create the life you want to live. In her Class you will discover the QUANTUM method of reaching your dreams and goals. Any aspect of your life, large or small, be it ativity, Relationships, home life, beliefs, money, health, Happiness or attitudes - Belinda can help. For one-on-one sessions with Belinda please contact her at info@lifenow.com.au

Life Coaching, NLP , Transpersonal Counselling, Self Mastery, Yoga therapy, Retreats, Healing Workshops on SELF LOVE, Emotions, Intuition, Meditation Teacher, Conscious Living.

www.lifenow.com.au

HAYLEY ROPER

MODEL COACH - Nutritionist / Personal Trainer / Commercial Model

Hayley Roper understands the importance of good health as a model, she is a qualified Nutritionist and assists MA models with their Healthy Eating Plans. She inspires us to think Organic, enjoy healthy eating and have the energy and physical well being that makes us shine. Hayley offers one on one Nutritional Consultations, Boot Camps, Personal Training and Healthy Eating Plans. To obtain flawless skin and a healthy figure you can speak to Hayley in class or contact hayley@healthyresolution.com.au to arrange your personal healthy eating plan.

WILLOW CONWAY

ACTING COACH - Actor / Dancer / Performer (Director of a Burlesque Dancing & Performance School)

Willow Conway, a highly regarded actress has recently returned from PARIS & London from her performances and workshops. Willow completed an AD. Dip. in Acting at the centre of Performing Arts (Adelaide) in 2001, and has since been working extensively in Theatre, Film, TV and Performance Art. She is the founding member of the burlesque troupe the Voodoo Trash Dolls & the founder of the dance school Bottoms Up. In Model Academy classes she shares her wisdom in the TV & Film industry and trains the models ready for a TVC or Film Audition. She is represented by L'Abbett Artists Management and Willow is currently writing her first feature film.

PAM WILLIAMS

MODEL MENTOR - Director

Pam Williams also the Director, was a fashion model during the hype of British Supermodel 'Twiggy'. She is the lovely motherly figure for our models and point of call for advice for all model's Parents. Pam offers career advice and organises industry/work experience to selected students for companies such as Napoleon Perdis, Crave Agency, Toni&Guy, BIBA, Gorgeous Cosmetics & Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. For selected models who stand out in the course, are pro active and put a lot of effort in - Pam will personally arrange a casting time with a Fashion Agent on behalf of the model. Pam also places models into Grand Finals of Modeling Competitions where MA students have won many International Contracts Eg Milan, Hollywood, Tokyo & Hong Kong.

NICOLAS TORRES

MODEL MENTOR - High Fashion Photographer / Retoucher

Nicolas Torres (the Mexican) is our amazing Fashion Photographer. Nic's career began with one of New York's top Fashion photographers where he learnt the majority of his skill. He is a highly regarded retoucher amongst many of the celebrities, his retouching folio includes Jennifer Hawkins and British pop stars The Sugar Babes. His work is published in Pulp Magazine and his model test shoots are on agent's websites of London Management, Scene Management, Camerons Management as well as agencies internationally. Nic has a great sense of humor and a very calming persona which is wonderful for our models at their first test shoot.

CURRICULUM

Monday
4:30pm - 6:30pm Class
7:00pm - 9:00pm Class

Toni&Guy Hair
MAC Cosmetics
Yoga, Meditation & Energy Balance
Organic Nutrition
Gym Pass
Organic Skin Care
Fashion with Celebrity Amber Renae
Italian Vogue
Movement, Expression & Emotion
Photoshoot with a Napoleon Perdis Makeover
(Includes 2 Free Retouched Prints
& a Free Portfolio Book)
TV & Film
NLP, Mind Power & Extreme Confidence
Fashion Agents & Commercial Agents
Meet a Top Model Agent
Choreography
Runway Show 'New York to Melbourne'
(Gorgeous Cosmetics Makeover & BIBA Hair
Wearing Sass&Bide, Allannah Hill, Bettina Liano
Jack London & American Apparel)
Napoleon Perdis
Model Casting & meet a Top Booker
Assistance with Agent Castings
Spook Magazine Casting

NAPOLEON PERDIS WORKSHOP

MA models Visit the NAPOLEON PERDIS ACADEMY where MUA's learn their art before many head off to visit their HOLLYWOOD store. This is a special Model Academy only invitation from NAPOLEON PERDIS.

A night where FUN theatrical Runway make up is taught by the head trainer Shev, where models have exciting makeovers with the LATEST looks straight out of Sydney's ROSEMOUNT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK (RAFW) from Alex Perry's runway extravaganza.

Shev has just returned from NEW YORK FASHION WEEK with many backstage tips to share. MA models often find a new passion for a career in make-up from doorways that open into this GLAMOUROUS industry. www.napoleonperdis.com

Napoleon Perdis Workshop

TONI & GUY WORKSHOP

International hair salon TONI&GUY originally from London, now have salons all over the world. They are official sponsors of the famous LONDON FASHION WEEK and have won many awards for their innovative hair-styling. MA models learn all the latest hair-styling techniques and the newest style trends about to reach our shores. A unique invitation has been handed to Model Academy students only, to enter the fashionable South Yarra salon for an exciting hair technique workshop.
Many Model Academy models are given a wonderful chance to have industry experience modelling for Toni&Guy at runway shows & photoshoots. www.toniandguy.com.au

Toni & Guy Workshop

ITALIAN VOGUE

All Model Academy models receive a complimentary ITALIAN VOGUE magazine imported straight from Italy.

Female models receive Vogue Italia
Male models receive L'Uomo Vogue.

Italian Vogue

LMFF

Model Academy models have the chance to get behind the scenes at the L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF). MA offers opportunities to go BACK STAGE at Melbourne's most prestigious FASHION WEEK assisting as a VOLUNTEER.

Fill out the LMFF application form for the chance to be selected for an interview.
http://www.artsevents.com.au/volunteer-with-us/

L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival

AMBER RENAE

Celebrity Amber Renae teaches MA models about the FABULOUS world of FASHION.

TV Presenter on Foxtel's FASHION TV (FTV)
Fashion Designer on PROJECT RUNWAY
Fashion Stylist in VOGUE Magazine
Fashion Editor for X&Y Mag
Presenter on NOVA 100FM Radio
Presenter of her own show KISS FM Radio
L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF)
Civil Engineer by Trade
Her own self-titled Fashion Label
Mornings with Kerri-Anne TV
Good Morning Australia TV
David & Kim Show TV
FACE of Ciccone Cosmetics
Fashion Journal Magazine
Yen Magazine
Marie Claire Magazine

Amber Renae

SPOOK MAGAZINE CASTING

Selected MA models will attend a casting with the Director of SPOOK Magazine. The successful models will have a photoshoot and be printed in the worldwide mag.

Model Academy also holds a 'Face of SPOOK' COMPETITION where each term the MA student with the most potential will win a high fashion photoshoot to be published in Spook Magazine.

Stockists - Worldwide
Newsagents, Borders and Mag Nation.

www.spookmag.com

SpookMag Casting

CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL

MA classes are held at the STONNINGTON CITY COUNCIL's Chapel Off Chapel.

The REPUTABLE performance venue is a converted bluestone CHURCH & is famous for it's TV show 'Live at the Chapel'. Broadcasted on Channel 10 & MTV, the show has featured acts such as LADY GAGA, Delta Goodrem, Veronicas, Foo Fighters, Wolfmother & Neil Finn. It is a theatre venue where theatre shows are performed through out the year & it is a Summer venue for Sydney's NIDA Acting Course.

There is also a cafe, bar & lounge with an art gallery for parents to relax while models are in class on the Runway.

SpookMag Casting