Kellie Hansen

Principal

ADA- Dance, QUT

CSTD, ATOD Affiliate Member

RAD Affiliate Member

Kellie  is a dedicated and passionate Dance Facilitator with 30 years experience in the industry.

Coupled with full time Dance Training and professional dance experience, Kellie has become a creative and motivated Dance Teacher with a great desire and passion to training young Dancers.  Kellie strives to continue to direct Danzart in the latest styles and trends of the Dance Industry and has highly skilled professionals teaching alongside her.  

"I believe that every student should have the opportunity to experience the joy of dance."

Kym Stokes

Private Classical Ballet, Coach/Classical Ballet, Teacher & Mentor

Masters in Fine Arts, Dance

Advanced Dip Dance, ABS

Cert 3 & IV Fitness Instructor

Qualified Pilates Instructor

Master of Fine Arts - Areial QUT

Kym has had a many and varied successful professional dance career. Kym with her partner Les Livesey developed their own Adagio and Aerial Act "Majestic". 

Kym is currently coaching Classical Ballet,  repertoire, aerial dance, pilates. Kym is a mentor to many young artists of today securing contracts for them and assisting their career paths

Cathy Smith

Tap, Jazz

ATOD Teachers Certificate

CSTD Affiliate Member

Cathy Smith has been involved with Danzart Studio since 2005.  Along with a professional dance career in dance, Cathy has over 25 years of teaching experience.   Cathy’s energy and dedication to her classes are proven with outstanding eisteddfod and exam results, with her strengths in Tap and Jazz.

“As a mother of 4 I have an understanding of the support and encouragement needed to ensure that all students enjoy learning to dance in a positive way".

Tayla Lordan

Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical 

RAD Advanced 2 Classical Ballet

CSTD Teachers Certificate – Jazz

CSTD Teachers Certificate – Tap

Currently Studying Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management – ADI

and Advanced Teachers Dip. RAD Classical Ballet

Tayla commenced her dance training at  Danzart Studio aged of 4 and has been  trained and mentored in teaching by Miss Kellie. She has been coached in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre; Tayla has been a significant member of the Danzart Performance Team.

 "While teaching I create a supportive, encouraging and enjoyable learning environment. Being apart of the Danzart community has allowed me to make lifelong friends and I consider Danzart my second home and family".

Shannon Wilson

Classical Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical

Bachelor of Arts Dance – QUT

RAD Registered Teacher

Currently Studying Dip. Ed. – QUT

Qualified Pilates Instructor

Shannon has been teaching with the Danzart Studio since 2003.  Trained in many forms of Dance including Classical Ballet,

Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre. Shannon has enjoyed performing in various areas of the dance Industry.

"The most fulfilling part for me, is to see students grow and develop in their skills, watch them attain their goals and flourish in their love of dance”.

Kimberley Tai

Jazz, Under 5's

CSTD Teachers Certificate-  Jazz 

Qualified Zumba instructor

Kimberley has been a much-loved teacher at Danzart since 2004. Trained in most aspects of dance including Jazz, Modern, Funk, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Ballet.  She has performed in many and varied professional dance performances.

"I like to bring a modern and up to date style to my classes and focus on technique and helping each student grow as a dancer whilst having fun". 

Tricia Cornell

Classical Ballet

Royal Academy of Dance, South Queensland Regional Panel Member.

Tricia brings to the Danzart studio a comprehensive knowledge of the RAD Classical Ballet Syllabus; she mentors our Teachers in this syllabus work.  Tricia has had many years of teaching experience her expertise in the RAD Syllabus is a great asset to Danzart.

“I teach because I love ballet and I hope that I can give students a love of ballet as an artform to take with them through their lives, whether or not they continue on professionally".

Ela Cartmell

Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary/Lyrical

CSTD Teachers Certificate Jazz

Ela has been a  longtime student and teacher of Danzart Studio, she is trained in Jazz, Contemporary, Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Tap.  Ela completed full time dance at Urban Dance Centre Sydney and is a part time student of  Raw Dance, Brisbane.Ela has had the opportunity to work with leading indusry professionals both as a student and in the professional performance arena.

" To pass on my experiences and create new ones for my students is extremely rewarding. I allow my students to imagine and create for themselves, not only guiding them to be empowered and confident dancers, but great performers".

Kirsti Attenborough

Tap, Jazz, Ballet

Certificate III  Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)- QUT

RAD Advanced 1, Distinction

Kirsti is extensively trained Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap.

Kirsti has completed countless assessments in all dance styles  she brings a greater understanding  of teaching dance through her coursework including dance education, choreography, and drama.  

"As a dance teacher, I endeavour to inspire my students in each lesson. I wish to enrich my students lives through dance the way it has enriched mine".

Hayley Bushell

Acrobatics

Certified "Acrobatic Arts"

Started training in gymnastics and dance at age five and continued training in the areas of gymnastics, jazz, tap, and classical ballet for many years. Hayley has completed exams/levels in gymnastics, CSTD jazz and tap, and RAD classical ballet

“Acrobatics is such an interesting mix of both individual strength and flexibility, as well as team work. Creating these ‘moments’ of brilliance, where everything comes together, these are the proud moments that as a teacher you reall

Casey Bushell

Acrobatics

Certified "Acrobatic Arts"

Started training in gymnastics and dance at age five and continued training in the areas of gymnastics, jazz, tap, and classical ballet for many years. Casey has completed exams/levels in gymnastics, CSTD jazz and tap, and RAD classical ballet

"I'm passionate about students learning the basics to set the proper foundations for harder skills. This progressive technique means students build the confidence to work towards new and harder goals. Which brings even more energy and enthusiasm!&rdquo

Stephanie Arthur

Acrobatics, Jazz

Degree in Primary School Teaching

Stephanie is extensively trained in Acrobatics, Jazz and Contemporary and has been a long time student and staff member of the Danzart Studio.Stephanie attends many workshops and attends coaching sessions with Majestic Method.  Stephanie is a dynamic teacher with great choreographic skills.

Ali Rive

Jazz, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip Hop

Ali has grown up in a dance studio environment and trained intensely in her chosen genres. She has worked and trained with national and international choreographers and dance mentors. Ali enjoys teaching all age groups and is very successful coaching competition students. Ali has worked professionally in multiple video clips and has been part of “Australia’s best dance crew.”

Ali has a passionate love for Dance, which is evident in her Choreographic stories.

“My goals for each class is to support students with their ambitions, welcoming them into the classroom with a happy, captivating and well-prepared environment.”

 

Katyia Wills

Musical Theatre

Katyia has been trained in many forms of dance and Musical Theatre at Theatre and Dance and sings under the direction of Jacqui Devereaux. She is currently studying Creative Industries at QUT. Katyia's performance experiences include; Oliver (Savoyards), Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat (Harvest Rain), Seussical (Theatre and Dance), How to Make Snow (The Little Red Company), Wicked (Redcliffe Musical Theatre) as well as countless school music performances and eisteddfods. She has also completed exams in Jazz, Tap, and Ballet

“My aim in this class is to produce the triple threat, to train my students to be versatile. Each student has different capabilities and skills, and I cater for this through activities and exercises so that student