Dianne Pokorny – Principal & Classical Ballet
F.C.B.A. C.I.C.B. Examiner and Diploma Holder. Master of Arts in Performance.Dianne was a member of the Australian Ballet Company for 4 years and travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and America. During her time with the company she danced in all major classical ballet productions. Dianne left the Ballet Company to pursue a career in teaching dance. She gained distinctions in all teaching examinations becoming a Fellow of the Cecchetti Society and holds the prestigious Cecchetti Diploma. In 1989 Dianne was appointed to the position of examiner. In 1998 she graduated from University with a Master of Arts Degree in Performance.
Jane Moran- Principal & Classical Ballet
L.C.B.A, C.I.C.B. Cetificate IV & Diploma Holder.Jane trained in South Australia where she studied the Cecchetti Method. She passed all ballet examinations up to and including Advanced with Honours. She studied full-time ballet in Melbourne at the National Theatre Ballet School. She moved to Sydney and continued full-time training at the New South Wales College of Dance. Jane then joined the Contemporary Dance Company. She obtained her Licentiate passing with Distinction. Jane holds the prestigious Cecchetti Diploma. Jane’s professional stage experience includes King and I, Sound of Music, South Pacific, Carousel and pantomimes Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Hans Christian Anderson and Pinocchio.
Stephen Clarke
Stephen’s experience in the entertainment industry is extensive as it is impressive. Before leaving Australia 14 years ago he had the pleasure of working with such Ozzie greats as Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Olivia Newton John, Barry Crocker, Jennie Little, John English, Rolf Harris, Angry Anderson, Nicole Kidman and Glenn Shorrock just to name a few.
His 14 years over seas included him choreographing and/or dancing for such productions as Jewelry shows for Japanese Royalty, Award Ceremonies in Thailand, Fashion Shows in the U.S.A, Cruise Ships in China, Musicals and Music videos in London, Japan and Australia, Conventions in Germany and Korea, Commercials and Productions in Japan, and a Movie in Vietnam.
Stephen has worked for such International Artists as Bobby Brown, Earth Wind and Fire, M C Hammer, Take That, Rozalla, Diana Ross, M People, Technotronic and Cyndi Lauper. Stephen is eager to pass on his knowledge to students in his fun filled dance classes.
Further Staff Details coming soon….
Elisa
Ballet
Di
Ballet and modern
Erin
Modern and Jazz
Alesha
Jazz
Natalie
Ballet
Skye
Jazz