I started dancing at the tender age of 2 ½ years old and have never looked back. I first started teaching with my sister Angela when I was 13 years old, she had started up her own dance school “Angela Jowett School of Dancing,” located in Midland. I continued to work with Angela and we built up the school to over 250 students, when in 1990 we sold the school as our beloved Mum lost her battle with cancer.

I then took myself off to Europe, where I travelled, worked and when the opportunity arose attended dance classes throughout Europe. Upon my return to Perth, I realized that I really did miss teaching children the art of Dance and Angela and I started Kalamunda Performers together in 1998. I love what I do and it brings me great joy to see students grow from toddlers into incredible talented dancers.

Breanne (Bre) has been dancing since the age of 2, with her mother Angela Jowett. She learnt to dance at Midland Theatrical Dance Centre and Debra McCulloch Dance Academy. Bre had completed her ATOD Teachers Diploma 2012. She has trained in many styles of dance, though chooses to teach her favourite styles in Jazz, Tap and Slow Modern.

Throughout her life Bre has competed in many competitions winning various sections and placing in others. She has also performed in many local theatres, Marloo Theatre and Garrick Theatre, which included many junior lead roles. Bre started to assist her mum teaching at a young age which is when the love of choreographing and teaching started. Bre continues to learn herself by attending many workshops and flying to Sydney or Melbourne every two years to learn from some of the best.

Bre encourages her students to work hard to bring out the best dancer in them whilst keeping her classes as fun and enjoyable as possible. Bre has been teaching for KP since it started and loves seeing her students grow into beautiful performers. For Bre performing is as much of a passion as creating.

I commenced my dance training at the age of 7. I have danced at several schools within the south west and specialized in ballet, contemporary, jazz and tap. Successfully completed ballet exams in R.A.D, C.D.T.A and B.A.L, Tap B.A.L, Jazz B.A.L and A.T.O.D and specialized advanced contemporary. At the age of 11 I was accepted into WA Young Entertainers and have competed in dance eisteddfods for 9 years. At 15, I moved to Perth and furthered my training in ballet and contemporary at the Kim Baker Ballet Academy.

I have completed my Ausdance Skill set for Teaching dance and completed my Certificate IV Dance Teaching and Management with A.T.O.D, I was part of organizing and choreographed the flash mob for the W.A netball team West Coast Fever.  I have taught for several years at numerous schools in Perth.

I am an enthusiast, passionate and friendly teacher and love sharing my knowledge and passion for dance with others. I love to inspire, motivate and encourage my students and help them achieve their goals.

Classes: Jazz / Lyrical / Contemporary

Taylor Robinson is a highly motivated and passionate dancer with 12 years of technical training and experience. Through her dancing life Taylor has successfully competed in several comps, completed exams in a vase range of styles, performed at many charitable events and worked professionally.

After completing an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts Taylor relocated to the Gold Coast where she trained full time at Dance Force under the direction of Nicole Wells.

Recently returning to Perth Taylor hopes to share the skills and knowledge that she has gained from training with industry professionals everyday and working professionally through Queensland, Sydney and Townsville.

As a teacher Taylor’s goals stretch beyond the dance world as she hopes she can help every student become the best version of themselves and reach their full potential.

I started dancing at the age of 5 and instantly fell in love with it. I have trained in most areas of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, acrobats, hip hop and contemporary and, I have also taken vocal lessons since the age of 10 at Kalamunda Performers.

At the age of 12 I was lucky enough to become a student teacher. I have trained in the ATOD examination syllabus and have travelled to Melbourne to compete in the ATOD Australasian Scholarship Competitions. I have competed at numerous other dancing competitions over the years which has encouraged me to become the performer I am today. I have also appeared on Telethon for singing and dancing and have been a part of many local shows. In 2018 I travelled to America with KP and had the time of my life learning from incredible choreographers over 3 weeks.

I love everything about being on stage, performing, and being a role model to the younger students. I want my students to understand the greater life lessons that dancing taught me as a child, and so I spend time getting to know my students so they feel comfortable to express themselves. I have recently completed my Bachelor Degree in Primary Education, and if it wasn’t for the opportunities at Kalamunda Performers, I wouldn’t be so passionate about my chosen profession. My love for dance never stops growing and I am so grateful that I can share that love with others.

My name is Vicki Rybka and my dancing adventure began when I was 2 years old at the Trembath School of Dance in Carlisle W.A. This school had the reputation as the best acro school in the state. Along the way I have learnt jazz, tap, ballet, highland and acrobatics. I have successfully completed all C.S.T.D theatrical exams up to grade 1.

By far my favourite and most enjoyable genre is acrobatics. My first floorshow was at the age of 6. I have performed with the 8 Imps and the 9 Dynamics who were well known acro troupes in the 70’s. We appeared at many venues around Perth and country towns. We also entered various talent quests, some of which were shown on T.V.  This included Spotlight on channel 9 where we won our heat and appeared in the semi finals and National Showcase in Melbourne with my duo partner Debra McCulloch where we won our heat and the semi final and appeared in the Grand Final.

Thankfully I have passed on my passion and enthusiasm to my two daughters Teagan and Sam. Who assist me at all the acro classes at Kalamunda Performers. I have taught them acro since they could walk and love to choreograph their acro routines for competitions, where they have been very successful. The best thing about teaching acro is seeing the student’s excitement as they progress and achieve their goals… its magic and I LOVE IT!

Classes: Musical Theatre

I started dancing at the age of eight, as much as I love to dance, it was time I found a hobby that I was better at. After beginning professional singing lessons at age eleven I was hooked. Studying predominantly in musical theatre and classical I underwent my certificate two at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts and my certificate four at the Australian Performing Arts Network both majoring in Musical Theatre. I’ve featured in the City of Perth nativity from 2011 to 2016 and appeared in High School Musical, Telethon and many more events around Western Australia . Recently I’ve studied a diploma of jazz music and currently am in my second year of the Bachelor of Music in the jazz department at WAAPA, majoring in voice.

I am a huge lover of music and the theatre and very excited to be nurturing a new generation of perth artists. My goal is to support the next generation of perth performers in becoming the most self motivated and confident vocalists they can possibly be, and to inspire every person to use their voices (weather they think it sounds good or not).

Classes: Jazz and Lyrical

Shanice started her performing career at the age of 4, with Kalamunda Performers. Here she went on to learn all genres of dance as well as vocal/music theatre classes.

Her teaching career began at age 11, with a natural ability  and under the watchful eye of her teachers. Here she went on to teach many genres over the years and lead to becoming quite a successful Perth choreographer, not only teaching for Kalamunda Performers but for various different Dance Studios, High Schools, Local Amateur Theatre Groups and Performance Companies all across Perth.

Over the years Shanice has done many performances, competitions, music videos, pro-am theatre, Telethon performances, Live band gigs and received many Scholarship awards. She has done many gigs paid and voluntary throughout Perth and is currently signed to KRAVE Agency. Shanice has very successfully completed her ATOD examinations and in July 2014 flew to Sydney to compete for the David Atkins Award and was the first Perth Competitor to win it. Still furthering her studies Shanice has completed her Cert IV in Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance at Apan Academy. As well completing a Film and Screen Course at the Sydney Actors Collective.

Classes: Classical and Pointe

Zeffie commenced Classical Ballet under the instruction of Terri Charlesworth OAM, CitWA. Here she was taught by many international world renown teachers including Yuri Vasilkov and Lubov Nikonorenko from the Kirov Vaganova Ballet in Russia, Terri Charlesworth and Kim Baker.

A very talented dancer, Zeffie later furthered her dance training by successfully being accepted into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Advanced Diploma in Dance course. She was chosen by her peers as the most improved student in her graduating year and she continued to study at the academy for another year to successfully complete her Bachelor of Arts. She was taught by many international choreographers and teachers including Kim McCarthy, Diana De Vos, Andries Weidmann, Sue Peacock and Justin Rutzou. During her studies, she was also exposed to numerous styles of dance including Contemporary, Spanish, Character and Improvisation.

Later, Zeffie danced professionally with the West Australian Ballet in their productions of Giselle, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. She has also performed and helped to create Ashleigh Berry’s 2012 Fringe Festival dance production “Occupied”.

After taking an interest in fitness, Zeffie studied to become a personal trainer completing her Certificate 3 and 4 in personal training. She was training over 35 clients a week and taking group fitness classes but dance has always been her passion.

In Zeffie’s spare time she likes to play and dance with her two beautiful boys that have boundless amounts of never ending energy with each day being a new adventure. She is also a committed member of the State Emergency Service, Canine unit. Over countless hours of volunteering her time she successfully trained and qualified her own search and rescue dog but the training doesn’t end there as she continues to further up skill her self and dog and are now learning scent specific tracking. With these skills Zeffie attends and helps to search for missing and lost people when called upon by the Western Australian police.

With 10 years teaching experience at different dance schools and high schools across Perth, Zeffie is a skilled and qualified teacher. She is enthusiastic and fun and can’t wait to share her knowledge and passion of dance with her students.

Classes: Jazz, Lyrical, Classical

I was taken to my first dance class at the age of 7 at Kalamunda Performers and knew instantly that this was what I wanted to do. Since then I started learning as many genres as possible including jazz, lyrical, acrobats, musical theatre, ballet, hip hop, contemporary and tap.

At the age of 11 I became a student teacher and discovered my other passion; teaching. It is an incredible feeling being able to share my passion for dance and watching the students grow not only as dancers but as people. My goal as a teacher is to inspire the students to love what they do and work hard to be the best they can be.

I have recently returned to Perth after training fulltime at Brent Street where I received my diploma in elite performance.

Some of my credits include backup dancing on The Voice, performing live at the Suncorp Netball Grand Final, performing at the Premiers concert, dancing at the Optus Stadium ‘Night of Nights’, dancing on Telethon from 2012-2017 and adjudicating Fierce Talent competition in Sydney

Classes: Hip Hop

My name is Lili Gaudio and I started dancing at the age of 6 years old. Growing up in Geraldton, I was first enrolled in jazz and tap and by the age of 10, I was attending around 10 classes a week. At 12 years old, I started assisting with dance classes only to start teaching on my own classes at the age of 16.

After graduating from high school, I moved to Sydney to train full-time at Brent Street and earn my Diploma in Dance. During this time, I had the pleasure of taking class with industry working hip hop dancers from Australia and overseas.

Some of my experience includes performing in the Premiers concert choreographed by Cameron Mitchell, back-up dancing for a Samantha Jade music video, performing at the Australian Dance Festival and performing on Telethon.

Since moving back home after finishing my studies at Brent Street, I have engaged in more teaching work in both Geraldton and Perth. I love watching each of my students build their confidence and show off their personality through the art of hip hop.

Classes: Classical/Ballet, Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet

For as long as I can remember, dance has been a huge part of my life and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it! From a young age(3) dance always appealed to me and it was one of my key interests growing up. Once I became older, it became much more than that – I fell in love with it!

In my younger years I loved to train different disciplines, including Jazz, lyrical, tap and pointe. I came to Kalamunda Performers (KP) at the age of 12 years old, and KP was like nothing I had experienced before. I felt comfortable immediately and knew that this would be my dance home.

Under the guidance and expertise of the SNR faculty at KP, my dance ability developed very quickly. My focus became jazz, tap, and ballet, through the ATOD syllabus, where I competed in many ATOD competitions. I have represented KP in numerous competitions, in both solos, and troupe for the past 6+ years.

At 14, I was given an amazing opportunity to be an assistant teacher alongside KP’s experienced faculty. It wasn’t long after I began assisting, I realised I had a passion for teaching.

I have always demonstrated high commitment to my dancing career, I worked hard to tackle every challenge and improve my skills. This commitment was recognised by Kalamunda Performers, and I was selected as one of a handful to travel to America, to train with some of the world’s most elite dancers and choreographers. This opportunity was unparalleled and pushed me to new heights. I was very excited to come back and share my experience with my students.

I have learnt so much and grown as a person, dancer and teacher. It is very important to me that my students are supported and can benefit from my experiences. I am always there to encourage and support them to achieve their goals, and help them grow into the dancers I know they can be.

Classes: Jazz/Lyrical/Classical/Ballet, Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet

Nakita started dancing at the age of 6 training in all genres of dance including Jazz, Lyrical, Classical, Tap, Hip Hop & Acrobats. Pursuing her love for dance Nakita completed her ATOD Intermediate exams in Jazz and Classical and during this time she qualified and competed in the ATOD Australasian Scholarships.

Alongside her dance career, Nakita pursued a love and passion for modelling which saw her have a professional career in this field.  Nakita was just 14 years old when she was asked to model in New York for the NYC fashion week, another highlight of hers would be at the age of just 16 she became Australia Super Model of the year 2019. Nakita lives to dance and wants to express her love, passion & knowledge to the next generation of dancers and nurture them in a fun and safe environment at what has become her second home at Kalamunda Performers

Classes: Jazz, Lyrical, Ready Set Dance, 

I started dancing at the age of 5 and joined Kalamunda Performers in 2011. In my dance journey I have studied in most genres of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and contemporary.

I trained in and competed in the Australian Teaching of Dance (ATOD) examination syllabus in both jazz and ballet which has given me numerous opportunities to compete in interstate scholarships and competitions.

From a young age Kalamunda Performer gave me the opportunity to be an assistant teacher- assisting Angela Jowett with beginners jazz…. What a dream come true! From that point I realized that teaching dance was a huge part of my passion for dance which continues to grow every day. Being able to express and share my love for dance with my students is such a rewarding feeing.

Dance for me is a safe and encouraging space to grow. Grow in confidence, creativity, and expression. I have been given the incredible opportunity to grow with Kalamunda Performers in class and on stage all around Australia and love that I get to be part of our studios growth journeys.