Qualifications: CSTD Theatrical Teachers Diploma
Classes: Jazz / Tap / Acrobatics

I was 3 when my mum first took me to dance classes but I was too shy to get  up, so mum took me back when I was 5. I was still shy but really wanted to dance. Peta Mckenney was my dance teacher right through till I did my Teachers Diploma in 1984. I first started teaching for Peta when I was 12, that’s when I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I loved teaching, and still have a passion for teaching that has not faded. I  started my own school in 1981 and due to my mums illness sold the school in  1990. I was asked to do the choreography for the musical “Carousel”, a  local production company was putting together.

This started my new passion  for musical theatre. I choreographed for a number of shows; Puss in Boots A  Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, South Pacific, Calamity Jane and The Boyfriend. I then started another school with my sister Michelle in 1998 in Kalamunda.  We are now called Kalamunda Performers, we have a great teaching staff  including my daughter Breanne who was assistant teacher from the age of 13,  now our senior teacher taking her own classes.

Qualifications: ATDI Jazz Teachers Diploma
Classes: Jazz / Classical / Tap

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.

Qualifications: ATOD Teachers Diploma
Classes: Jazz / Lyrical / Tap

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.

Qualifications: A.T.OD. Certificate IV Dance Teaching and Management, R.A.D, C.D.T.A and B.A.L, Tap B.A.L and specialized advanced contemporary
Classes: Classical / Contemporary

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.

Qualifications: Currently Studying – Bachelor of Secondary Education, (Physical Education, Health and Dance), Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts – majoring in dance, Diploma in Performing Arts

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.

Taylor Robinson 30 November Senior General Jazz Monday, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1h Location: Studio 1 30 November Senior General Lyrical Monday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1h Location: Studio 1 More Classes

Qualifications: Bachelor of Primary Education
Classes: Singing / Tap / Jazz / Lyrical / Classical

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.

Marisa Versace 28 November Pre Inters Lyrical Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1h Location: Studio 1 5 December Junior Jazz T2 Level 2 Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am 1h Location: Studio 1 5 December Junior Lyrical 6-8 years Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 1h Location: Studio 2 5 December Pre Inters Lyrical Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1h Location: Studio 1 More Classes

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education at ECU (Major in Dance and Drama), ADD Ballet
Classes: Acrobatics 

Dancing is my life and has been from a young age. I started Acro at the age of three and dancing at the age of five. Dancing has taken me so many places and taught me so many life lessons and enhanced me physically, socially and mentally as a person. In training I have completed all theatrical CSTD exams up to Grade 1 and completed my ‘Premiere Danseur’ (highest ballet exam in CSTD syllabus). I have been trained in and experienced many styles including jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, pointe, contemporary, Hip Hop and Acro. I have completed a bachelor of education at ECU majoring in Dance and Drama.

Since the age of 9 I have competed every year in competitive dance competitions where I was able to find my strengths and weaknesses to improve and grow as a dancer, a place to be rewarded for hard work and be inspired by others.

I can’t wait to transfer my passion and love for dance to guide students to find the best version of themselves and provide tools and exercises for students to be the best they can be and most importantly to have fun in the development of their dance journey.

My name is Marianne and I have been dancing since 2013. Unlike a lot of dancers, I only started dancing at 18 years old which serves as my motivation to work even harder. Ever since starting my dance journey, I have competed in several prestigious dance competitions such as Dancers’ Paradise 2017 in Mexico, 2015 Australian Hip Hop Dance Championship in Sydney, 2015 World Hip Hop Dance Championship in San Diego, as well as international competitions that were hosted in Melbourne and Sunshine Coast. I have also participated at local competitions here in Perth.

I have taken classes from highly-renowned choreographers in Australia as well as overseas. Fueled by my passion for dance and the hunger to grow as a dancer, I have traveled to Los Angeles, New York, Singapore, Japan and London to up skill and build connections with other dancers across the globe.

I am excited to start this new chapter of my dance journey and look forward to sharing what I have learnt from competing and travelling. I believe that dance is full of possibilities and it is up to every dancer to dive deep in order to experience their full potential.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education at ECU (Major in Dance and Drama)
Classes: Acrobatics 

My dancing journey started at the age of 3 when my mum took me to my very first acro class. Dancing lessons kicked in at age 5 and I started competing at the age of 9. I always loved going to dancing but it was when I began performing at annual dancing competitions that I became very passionate and determined to be the best dancer I could be!

I have completed a bachelor of education at ECU majoring in Dance and Drama. I take classes in jazz, tap, ballet, acrobatics and hip hop. I train under the CSTD syllabus and have completed all my theatrical exams up to grade 1. I’ve also competed all my major ballet exams except one. In my most recent major ballet exam I received a score that ranged between 95-100. In 2013 I appeared on Australia’s Got Talent with my twin sister performing an acrobatic/dancing routine.

We were lucky enough to make it to the top 3 of our semi-final heat. It was an amazing experience! I have been very successful at most dancing competitions including recently being crowned the highest scoring soloist at Get The Beat Perth and winning a trip to America. I love to have fun and hope to share and pass on my passion, love and knowledge for dance to all my students and motivate them to be the best dancer they can be!

Qualifications: CSTD Theatrical Teachers Exam
Classes: Acrobatics

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!

Qualifications: WAPPA Musical Theatre Certificate II, APAN Musical Theatre Certificate four, currently in my second year of Bachelor of Music in the jazz department at WAAPA, majoring in voice.

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).

Qualifications: 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: 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.

Qualifications: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Advanced Diploma in Dance course

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.

Qualifications: 6 Years plus teaching B-boy 

Classes: Hip Hop and Breakin

Born and raised in Perth, I started dancing in my teen years in 2007 at 15 years old. After seeing how cool it looked, I would try to copy dance moves from music videos and moves. Eventually I started learning to Breaking from a well established local B-Boy named Mr. Meean and after being taught about the proper techniques, history and culture of the B-Boy, I fell in love with the dance.

Just over 10 years later, I have continued to learn from a lot of the best B-Boys in Perth as well others from interstate and attended workshops by well established international B-Boys. I started to teach B-boying in 2013, and have done so with many regular classes as well as workshops for all sorts of people. As a performer I have competed in a number of Breaking battles locally, nationally and internationally (Singapore, Japan & Indonesia) and have performed individually and with crews like Cultural Renegades for many kinds of events; including the Perth Arena 1st Public opening day, at the Fringe Festival, Some music videos for local artists and many other showcases.

I now am continuing to break and dance and don’t plan on stopping soon.

Qualifications: Diploma in Elite Performance, 7 years teaching experience 

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

Qualifications: University of Notre Dame in 2018 with two degrees in Arts and Education.

 

Classes: Hip Hop

Bianca began dancing when she was 2 years old, following the footsteps of her older sister. Her passion for performing quickly grew as she started dancing competitively in multiple genres including jazz, tap, ballet and lyrical. Bianca proudly competed in Showcase National competitions in Queensland, and was a top ten junior dancer at Perth’s CSTD competitions for two years consecutively. Bianca has attended a number of dance schools where she had access to many opportunities to continue growing as a performer and work in professional settings, including Vogue Entertainment, The Star Factory and Vanguard Performing Arts. During her recent time at Vanguard, she became passionate about commercial jazz and hip hop and learnt the skills required to develop her proficiency in both genres. Further to this, Bianca was an involved member of the Australian Performing Arts Network where her love for Musical Theatre grew after playing lead roles in a number of major productions.

Bianca graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2018 with two degrees in Arts and Education. She has completed her first full time year as a teacher, where she, additionally to teaching English and Drama, coordinated and choreographed for a high school extra-curricular dance company.

Bianca is passionate about teaching and has a great level of experience in the field. Not only has she worked in a number of high school settings, both as a peripatetic and program coordinator, but she has always worked at previous dance schools and for performance agencies such as The Australian Girls Choir. Bianca enjoys working with children and has been a children’s entertainer for many years. She is enthusiastic, driven and passionate about teaching the wonderful art of Dance. She dedicates herself to creating a safe and supportive environment that creates challenge, and where children are inspired to learn whilst having fun.