MADDISON PRICE

Energetic, Fun, Intuitive 

Maddison teaches: Jazz, Lyrical, Commercial Acrobatics and Musical Theatre

Maddison strives to provide an encouraging space for dancers to express their creativity and passion for movement. She aims to motivate students to focus on a balance of technical precision and storytelling.

Training:

Principal Academy of Dance

Diploma of Performing Arts

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

Cert IV in Music Theatre

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Bachelor of Musical Theatre

RenÉe Von senden

Inclusive, Passionate, Supportive

Renee teaches: Tap, Lyrical and Commercial

Renee’s philosophy is to pass on her love and passion for dance and choreography while creating an energetic, fun filled and inclusive environment to all students of all ages. To push boundaries so we can truly know the heights we are capable of!

Training:

Diploma of Performing Arts at Dance World 301

Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

Fulltime Dance and Musical Theatre training at Dance World 301

Certificate III in Fitness - Fit Academy

Stephanie Harrison

Deep, Honest, Creative Extravert

Steph teachers: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Acrobatics

Stephanie believes her role as a teacher is to inspire, ignite and amplify. 

Stephanie creates a held, honest and uplifting space for individuals to explore dance, excel their confidence and develop their own unique expression.

Steph applies structured discipline while encouraging ones inner magic to blossom. 

Training:

The Edge Performers School

Full Time Commercial Dance Course

Singing/ Acting with Dam Hamill

Singing with Will Conyers

Georgia Watterson

Nurturing, Patient, Playful

Georgia teaches: RAD Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz

Georgia is passionate about providing a safe environment for all children to develop their own movement and creativity. She strives to find the fun in learning for every child with an inclusive and interactive space within the studio. Georgia hopes to pass on her love of dance to the next generation, whilst developing well rounded and creative young people.

Training:

Transit Dance Performing Arts Fulltime Training

Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)

Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management

Sophia Bae

Caring, passionate, trusting

Sophia teaches: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop

Sophia’s goal in teaching is to provide a safe space for her students to explore their inner selves, passion and continuously desire to learn more about movement and themselves. She encourages her students to practice good work ethic and strive for their own best selves alongside her nurturing and supportive delivery of teaching. Sophia believes determination stems from a deeply rooted passion hence why her goal is to keep that spark in a student alive and growing through the students' young and teen years. 

Training:

Scholarship graduate from Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance

Diploma of Dance

Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Business Management 

Ministry of Entertainment Agency

Leah Hamlet

Creative, Wholehearted, Kind

Leah teaches: Jazz and Lyrical

Leah takes a holistic approach to her teaching, valuing the importance of developing mental skills and a growth mindset alongside the dancer's physical training. Grit, determination, passion, and creative expression are all elements that Leah seeks to grow within her students.

Training:

Deakin University Bachelor of Arts (Distinction) / Bachelor of Commerce 

Spectrum Dance and Performing Arts full time training

Diploma Musical Theatre (CUA50213)

Cert IV in Dance (CUA40111)

Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40313)

Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

Cert III Fitness (SIS30315)

Natalie Whalley

Engaging, Inspiring, Structured

Natalie teaches: RAD Ballet, Lyrical, Musical Theatre & Singing

Growing up in Canberra, ACT, Natalie discovered her love for the stage through intense dance training and amateur theatre productions. After achieving Distinction in all Royal Academy of Dance Graded and Vocational ballet examinations, she travelled to WA to complete a Diploma of Classical Ballet at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts in 2015. In 2016, she began her formal training at Federation University Art’s Academy studying a Bachelor of Music Theatre. Whilst at University, Natalie presented for her Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal Award in Melbourne. Natalie has been teaching dance of all styles since 2014 and finds great joy in seeing hard work pay off in her students. Natalie is excited to be working with the students at Elevation Dance Studios and hopes to encourage and inspire their artistry, passion and expression.

Training:

Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance

Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)

Bachelor of Music Theatre 

Master of Arts and Cultural Management