MADDISON PRICE

Energetic, Fun, Intuitive 

Maddison teaches: Jazz, Tap, 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

Leah Hamlet

Creative, Wholehearted, Kind

Leah teaches: Jazz, Technique 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)

Anka Ditmann

Kind, Curious & Inspiring

Anka teaches: R.A.D Ballet

Anka’s teaching philosophy is grounded in kindness, adapting and positive thinking, and maintaining sense of fun. Anka believes in being attentive to each student and helping students to expand their knowledge and abilities- physical and mental.

Inspiring students to believe in themselves. Encouraging curiosity, empathy, self discipline and imagination.

Training:

RAD Teaching Diploma

Royal of Academy of Dance, London

Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy

APMA

Level 1-3 Teachers training

Lisa Howel

Progressing Ballet Technique Certificate

Marie Walton Mahon

Undergraduate Bachelor of Psychology

Swinburne University

Specialised Education studies

Tel Aviv University

Georgia Watterson

Nurturing, Patient, Playful

Georgia teaches: RAD Ballet, Contemporary, Tap 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

Natalie Whalley

Engaging, Inspiring, Structured

Natalie teaches: RAD Ballet & Jazz

Growing up in Canberra, ACT, Natalie discovered her love for the stage through intense dance training and amateur theatre productions. 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

Tina Young

Studio Manager & Administration Assistant

As Studio Manager and Administration Assistant at Elevation Dance Studios, Tina wears many hats to keep things humming along seamlessly. From handling enrolments and scheduling classes to managing studio operations and ensuring everything is spick and span.

Tina says one of the most rewarding aspects of her role is building relationships with students and their families, fostering a sense of community within the studio. Tina prides herself on being approachable and supportive, always ready to lend a listening ear or offer guidance when needed. 

Sophia Bae

Caring, passionate, trusting

Sophia teaches: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical and Hip Hop

Sophia has a nurturing and supportive delivery of teaching. Sophia’s goal is to provide a space of exploration for students, developing passion and a continuous desire to learn more about movement and their inner selves. She encourages her students to practice good work ethic and strive for their personal best. Sophia knows that determination stems from a deeply rooted passion, and her goal is to keep that spark in students’ alive and thriving through their 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

Gabby Camerlengo

Fun, Funny, Fun-tastic

Gabby teaches: Lyrical, Jazz and Hip Hop

Gabby believes in the mind-body connection, and the importance of maintaining and strengthening ones mindset in order to achieve their full potential. In her classes, Gabby encourages students to find their unique ways of moving, and to utilise those strengths to build up their repertoire of movement. Although this bio comes across as quite serious, Gabby is known to be a bit of a clown, and always finds new ways to keep her classes light and fun.

Training:

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced

Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood

Registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

The Space F.I.I.T Course

Stephanie Harrison

Energetic, Creative, Devoted

Stephanie teaches: Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Breakdancing and Singing

Stephanie is a passionate performing artist, songwriter, and creative director with 15+ years of teaching experience.

Trained at The Edge Performing Arts School in a wide range of dance styles, drama, and singing, and furthering her studies in singing, acting, and physical theatre, she inspires and guides students to discover their artistic voice, build confidence, and develop their unique expression.

Stephanie creates a supportive environment that fosters creativity, discipline, and personal growth.

Training: 

Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts 

Melbourne Physical Theatre School 

Clowning/Bouffon training with Giovanni Fusetti