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MISS STEPHANIE

Growing up, Stephanie worked professionally on-stage at QPAC in numerous productions as well as on television. Her most memorable gig included playing the head orphan in ‘An Inspector Calls’ written by JB Priestley and directed by Stephen Daldry. She nailed her very first audition within the first month of acting classes! Stephanie loved performing but her passion lay with teaching.

After completing her Bachelor of Education and graduating with honours, Stephanie taught in the education sector as a primary school teacher. Amongst teaching and performing, Stephanie ventured through Europe, America and Australia. She worked under celebrity choreographers including: Jason Coleman, Mia Michaels, Travis Wall, Matt Lee, Blake John Wood and Matthew Prescott.

Stephanie's teaching career spans over sixteen years including teaching Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Speech & Drama, Musical Theatre, Cheer and Acrobatics. Stephanie has been recognised throughout the industry for her award winning choreography for creating innovative competition routines including both group and solo performances.

Fun facts about Miss Stephanie include she is a certified wedding planner, she can recite the alphabet backwards in under 5 seconds and she has an aquatic licence.

Stephanie’s qualifications include:

Bachelor of Education – Honours (2016)
Diploma of Performing Arts (ATCL) with Trinity College London (2012)
Acrobatics Arts Teaching Certificate – Module 1 (2016) & Module 2 (2019)
Acrobatic Arts Certified Trainer (2022)
IASF Level 2 Cheer Coaching Certificate (2022)
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Certification in Junior, Senior and Advanced Programs (2018)
CSTD Jazz Dance Teacher’s Certificate (2015)
CSTD Tap Dance Teacher’s Certificate (2015)
CSTD Advanced Theatrical – specialising in Ballet, Tap and Jazz (2011)
QLD Certificate II in Business (2012)
QLD Certificate II in Work Place Practices (2012)
Event Management Certification (2019)
Belgravia Foundation Mental Health eLearning Program (2022)
Concussion Management Training (2023)
First Aid, CPR and Fire Training Certification (2025)
Current Blue Card and registration with Queensland College of Teachers

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MISS CAITY

Miss Caity is a wonderful choreographer and teacher! She

possesses a strong focus on technique and exam syllabus

and thrives with creating innovative, award winning

choreography. Miss Caity has been dancing for more than

fourteen years. She started her teaching career five years ago,

and has taught a variety of genres and ages specialising in Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and Contemporary. She has also performed in the senior company of Merge Dance Theatre in 2021.

Miss Caity holds her certification in Junior, Senior and Advanced programs in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). She also holds her CSTD Jazz Dance Teacher’s Certificate, is an Acrobatic Arts - Module 2 certified teacher, has her Level 2 Cheer Coaching Certification with IASF and has completed her Concussion Management Training. Miss Caity holds her current first aid, CPR and blue card.

She is passionate about teaching a range of ages and ability. She aims to inspire each of her students to do their best in all aspects of their dancing life. A few fun facts about Miss Caity is that she has completed a community project in Vietnam, her favourite colour is aqua, and she is studying a dual degree in nursing and midwifery.

MISS SAM

Dr. Sam (known at Achieve as Miss Sam) began dancing at the

age of four and singing at fourteen. She firmly believes in the joy

and value of the performing arts. Miss Sam studied at Dance
Network (Sydney) and at the University of Wollongong, obtaining
her teacher’s qualifications (FATD syllabus) in Tap and Jazz.
With over a decade teaching and production experience in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and Musical Theatre, Miss Sam has a wealth of performance expertise to share. Miss Sam has performed in Sydney, Brisbane, Wollongong and London and has sung in a band, duos and solo.

Miss Sam graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Science (Biology),
1st class Honours and also has a PhD in pollination ecology. She has taught science for over a decade, from primary-aged children through to university students. Miss Sam’s daytime profession is as Principal Scientist and Manager of the Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium. Miss Sam also holds her current first aid, CPR and blue card.

Miss Sam is thrilled to delve deep into technique and style with the next generation. Some fun facts about Miss Sam is that she writes and reviews children’s books in her spare time, adores baking and owns over fifty dresses.

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MISS GEORGIA

Miss Georgia is a bright and passionate performing arts teacher who continuously creates a safe and supportive environment for all of her students. With over nine years of teaching experience, Miss Georgia has enjoys watching her students develop across multiple styles. Some of which include; Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Cabaret, Acrobatics and Musical Theatre. She holds her Module One Certification with Acrobatics Arts, her Concussion Management Training and has her current first aid, CPR and blue card.

With 8 years of vocal experience focusing on show choir and extensive acting training, Miss Georgia has worked closely with theatre company’s such as Harvest Rain Theatre and Rockit Productions. Some of her credits include Grease the Musical, Hairspray the Musical, Bring it On, FAME the Musical, and multiple independent Cabaret shows. She has also assisted with choreography and stage direction in multiple productions over the past 6 years

Some fun facts about Miss Georgia is that she owns a puppy named Lily, loves the colour blue and spends as much time as possible swimming or snorkelling reefs and beaches.

MISS TORI

Miss Tori is extremely passionate about the performing arts and is a triple threat. She is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Miss Tori has a growth mindset and thrives with teaching as she actively seeks opportunities to further her knowledge base and skills across a range of genres.

In primary school, Miss Tori participated in a multitude of drama performances, various choirs, and thrived in the subjects of music, dance, and drama. During high school, she performed in productions including Legally Blonde, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and The Beast, and ‘Orbit’ by David Burton.

Miss Tori holds her Module One Certification through Acrobatic Arts, her Junior, Senior and Advanced programs through Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and her Level 1 Cheer Coaching certification through ISAF. She has completed her Concussion Management Training and holds a current first aid, CPR and blue card. Miss Tori is currently working towards gaining her Diploma in Speech & Drama and her CSTD Jazz Dance Teachers Certificate.

Some fun facts about Miss Tori is that her favourite colour is blue, she played cello for twelve years and has spent numerous years volunteering at the RSPCA.

MISS BETH

Miss Beth is an enthusiastic teacher who maintains a positive and inclusive environment for all students. She is currently studying a dual degree including a Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/ Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in drama and minoring in music (vocal). Miss Beth’s specialisations include vocal/ singing technique and acting skills.

From a young age, Miss Beth has been involved in productions with both amateur and professional theatre companies including the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, Opera Queensland, The Little Red Company and many more. Miss Beth has more than 15 years experience in choirs, singing ensembles and solo performances and is excited to share her wealth of knowledge with the students at Achieve. Miss Beth holds her current first aid, CPR and blue card.

Outside of teaching, Miss Beth really enjoys sewing costumes as well as spending time with her two cats (Princess and Louis). Some other fun facts about Miss Beth is that she loves the colour yellow, her favourite musical is Ride the Cyclone and she was born in Mackay.

Miss Beth is beyond excited to support our students to further grow and develop their musical theatre technique and passion for the performing arts.