Teachers & Staff

SDA teachers are an integral part of our success and are qualified and or extensively trained in their field of expertise, ensuring students receive quality tuition. All classes are formulated to teach the particular style and to encourage each student ‘to be the best they can be’.

Mrs Christa Tate (Miss Christa)

Studio Director – Teacher: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Performance Teams and Special Needs Jazz.Jazz and Tap Exam Teacher & Production / Performance Currently working as TAFE Trainer and Assessor
Qualifications/Experience/Achievements • Coached students and Choreographed routines for performances in the USA: Disneyland LA, Universal Studios LA, Madame Tussauds LA, Hollywood Boulevard LA, Knotts Berry Farm LA and SeaWorld San Diego.• Awarded the Pride of Australia Medal – Young Leader NSW• Recipient of the University of Western Sydney, Young Woman of the West Award • Recipient of the Chifley Young Woman of the Year Award• Winner of the Outstanding Youth Award – Blacktown City Local Business Awards• Registered and accredited with Australasian Dance Association (ADA) – Formally known as Federal Association of Teachers Dancing- (FATD): Tap & Jazz/Modern• Registered and Accredited with Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD)• Registered and Accredited with State Dance Association Inc (SDA)• Registered and Accredited with BBO Dance (formerly known as British Ballet Organisation)• Registered and Accredited with Glenn Wood Tap (GWT)• Registered and Accredited with the Acrobatic Dance Association• Registered and Accredited to teach the Ada’s Little Gems Preschool Dance Program• Member of Ausdance NSW & World Dance Alliance Asia Pacific• Over 30 years dance experience• Mentored many students to achieve 98%-99.5% in GWT examinations various levels.• Mentored Miss Mikaela – to achieve accreditation as a tap teacher with GWT.• Mentoring Students in the DanceStep Student Education Program.• Performed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Ceremonies• Completed HSC Drama (Physical Theatre) in 2004• Performed & Choreographed Rock Eisteddfod Challenges during 2000 to 2004 • Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at UWS & Graduate Diploma in Counselling at UWS• Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Miss Elizabeth Bridges (Miss Liz)

SDA Singing Teacher Singing Teacher & Vocal Coach Currently working as a fulltime Singing and Drama Teacher
Training/Experience• Trained and qualified with Australian Guild Of Music• Training with AMEB in Drama• Head of Administration for a bespoke Drama Centre.• Performs at Corporate Events, Weddings and other events• Performed in community theatre musicals• Directed community theatre musicals• Eisteddfod Vocal Adjudicator

Miss Mikaela Sultana (Miss Mikaela)

Jazz and Tap Teacher Working in her chosen profession as an Exercise Physiologist
Qualifications/Experience• Trained and accredited as a Glenn Wood Tap (GWT) Wood Tap) Teacher• Registered and accredited with the Acrobatics Dance Association • Member of Ausdance NSW & World D20ance Alliance Asia Pacific• Recipient of the Studio Dance NSW Outstanding Student Scholarship • Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) since 2009• Performed and choreographed (Dance Captain) in the School Musical 2010• Over 20 years dancing experience• Performed at Dreamworld Qld• Qualified Barre Attack Instructor• Qualified Pilates Instructor • Accredited Personal Trainer• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at ACU• Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology at ACU

Miss Brianna Croucher (Miss Brianna)

Teacher – Acrobatics, Ballet, Lyrical and Contemporary Currently teaching for ED5 International – one of Australia’s Premier Fulltime Performing Arts Academy
Qualifications/Experience• Completed: Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts at ED5 International• Trained In Acrobatics, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acting, Musical Theatre, Singing and Hip Hop at the Australian Performing Arts College• Certified with Acrobatic Dance Association• Trained in Stunt, Cheerleading & Acro at Bradshaw Cheer & Starlettes Cheerleading• Member of Ausdance NSW and World Dance Alliance Asia Pacific• Member of Comdance Inc• HSC Call back nomination• Performed at Disneyland Anaheim LA, Universal Studio LA, Disneyworld FL • Choreographed routines for performances in Disneyland LA, Universal Studios LA, SeaWorld San Diego, Madame Tussauds LA, Hollywood Boulevarde LA and Knotts Berry Farm LA

Mr Alec Fitzgerald-Muir (Mr Alec)

Teacher – Drama, Acting, Theatre and Stagecraft Currently working as a State Representative Touch Football Coach for kids 10-16yrsAlso often participates in local musicals and also travels with musicals.
Training and Experience• Actors Centre Australia: Bachelor of Arts – Fine Acting (Stage and Screen)• Skills: Actor, Writer, Singer (High Baritone/Low Tenor), Sound Designer, Piano Player.• Accents: Standard American, East Coast American, West Coast American, New Zealand, RP, English, Mancunian, South African.• State Representative Touch Football Player• Many Theatre Credits including: Death of a Salesman, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Cherry Orchard, Road, Savages, Italian American Reconciliation, The Recruiting Office

Miss Rebekah Jerrow (Miss Rebekah)

Teacher – Ballet, Jazz, and Tap Assistant Teacher - Special Needs Jazz & Junior Performance GroupCurrently studying Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Law at ACU and working Paralegal in a Law Office.
Training/Experience• Member of Ausdance NSW & World Dance Alliance Asia Pacific• Trained and Accredited to teach Ada’s Little Gems Preschool Dance Program• Training toward Glenn Wood Tap (GWT) accreditation• Training toward State Dance Association (Ballet) accreditation• Completed Level One, Level Two, Level Three and Four of the DanceStep Student Teacher Program• Recipient of the Studio Dance NSW Outstanding Student Scholarship• Performed with Scouts ‘Cumberland Gang Show’ from 2010 to 2020• Chosen to dance for HSC• Junior Leader – Junior Guides• Over 15 years dance experience• Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) since 2009• Senior member of the Studio Dance Australia Performance Team• Performed at performances in Disneyland LA, Universal Studios LA, Madame Tussauds LA, Hollywood Boulevarde LA, Knotts Berry Farm LA and SeaWorld San Diego • Performed on The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Ship, Dreamworld Qld and The Sydney Royal Easter Show• Placed 2nd in her class for HSC Dance 2017• 2017 recipient of the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award

Miss Abigail Kinloch (Miss Abi)

Teacher: Acrobatics, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip HopCurrently studying a Bachelor of Science Majoring in Animal Science & Zoology
Training/Experience• Trained and Accredited with the Acrobatic Dance Association• Attained the State Dance Association Student Teaching Certificate• Trained and Accredited to teach Ada’s Little Gems Preschool Program• Completed Level One to Four of the DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program• Studying Level Five of the DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program• Over 15 years dance experience• Completed exams with the Acrobatic Dance Association and working towards accreditation• Completed exams with Glenn Wood Tap and working towards accreditation• Completed exams with State Dance Association in Classical Ballet and working towards accreditation• Completed exams with the Australian Guild of Music (Vocal) and working towards accreditation • Pre-Teen Division Winner of the 2018 Ultimate Mic Battle – Prize included Recording Contract • Recipient of the Studio Dance NSW Outstanding Student Scholarship • Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) since 2011• Senior member of the Studio Dance Australia Performance Team• Performed at performances in Disneyland LA, Universal Studios LA, Madame Tussauds LA, Hollywood Boulevarde LA, Knotts Berry Farm LA and SeaWorld San Diego. • Performed on The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise ship, Dreamworld Qld and The Sydney Royal Easter Show, Blacktown Festival and other community events.• Performed in a variety of shows with local Musical Societies

MRS Louise Kinloch (Miss Louise)

Teacher – Adult JazzCurrently working as an RTO General Manager
Training and Experience• Danced for over 40 years• Preferred styles Jazz and Tap• Completed Glenn Wood Tap Adult Exams • Completed exams in a variety of dance genres (junior/teen)• SDA Performance Team Tour Director• SDA Performance Stage Manager• SDA Support Network Manager• SDA Costume Adjustment Manager• Masters in Business Administration (Executive) • Bachelor in Adult Education and Training

MISS MARIAH CAMILLERI (MISS MARIAH)

Hip Hop and Breakdance Teacher Currently working as Department Manager for McDonalds
Training/ Experience• Attained the State Dance Association Student Teaching Certificate• Trained and mentored by Blake Wye-Jones (ex SDA teacher) accomplished Hip Hop Dancer, Crew Leader and Choreographer.• Trained and Accredited to teach Ada’s Little Gems Preschool Program• Studying Levels One to Five of the DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program• Completed exams with the Acrobatic Dance Association and working towards accreditation• Completed exams with State Dance Association in Classical Ballet and working towards accreditation• Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) for over seven years• Recipient of the Studio Dance NSW Outstanding Student Scholarship• Senior member of the Studio Dance Australia Performance Team• Performed at performances in Disneyland LA, Universal Studios LA, Madame Tussauds LA, Hollywood Boulevarde LA, Knotts Berry Farm LA and SeaWorld San Diego. • Performed at Dreamworld Qld, The Sydney Royal Easter Show, Blacktown Festival and other community events.

Miss CHRISTINA JERROW (Miss Nina)

Teacher: Jazz, Tap, Ballet & Musical Theatre Student Teacher Jazz – Stretch Supervisor Senior Performance TeamCurrently working in her chosen field as a Remedial Massage Therapist specialising in Sports Massage
Training/ExperienceQualifications/Training/ Experience• Attained the State Dance Association Student Teaching Certificate• Trained and Accredited to teach Ada’s Little Gems Preschool Program• Completed Levels One to Four DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program • Studying Level Five Up of the DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program• Working towards exams with State Dance Association in Jazz and working towards accreditation• Over 15 years dance experience• Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) since 2009• Recipient of the Studio Dance NSW Outstanding Student Scholarship• Senior member of the Studio Dance Australia Performance Team• Performed at performances in Disneyland LA, Universal Studios LA, Madame Tussauds LA, Hollywood Boulevarde LA, Knotts Berry Farm LA and SeaWorld San Diego. • Performed on The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Ship, Dreamworld Qld, The Sydney Royal Easter Show, Blacktown Festival and other community events.• Veteran Performer with Cumberland Gang Show (Scouts & Guides)• Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy

Matilda McKenzie (Tilly)

Student Teacher Currently studying in High School
Training/ Experience• Studying Levels One to Five of the DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program• Working towards exams with Glenn Wood Tap and working towards accreditation• Recipient of the Studio Dance NSW Outstanding Student Scholarship• Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) since 2011• Senior member of the Studio Dance Australia Performance Team• Performed at performances in Disneyland LA, Universal Studios LA, Madame Tussauds LA, Hollywood Boulevarde LA, Knotts Berry Farm LA and SeaWorld San Diego. • Performed on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Ship,Dreamworld Qld, The Sydney Royal Easter Show, Blacktown Festival and other community events.

Aaliyah Thomas (Aaliyah)

Student Teacher Currently studying in HSC
Training/ Experience• Gained a place in the NSW Public Schools Senior Dance Ensemble• Gained a place in the NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company working closely with choreographers from the internationally renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre• Attained the State Dance Association Student Teaching Certificate• Studying Levels One to Five of the DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program• Working towards exams with the Acrobatic Dance Association and working towards accreditation• Working towards exams with State Dance Association in Classical Ballet and working towards accreditation• Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) since 2019• Recipient of the Studio Dance Australia Outstanding Student Scholarship• Senior member of the Studio Dance Australia Performance Team• Has accepted a place in the NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company and will be training with the renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre, performing at the State Dance Festival & Schools Spectacular.• Has been dancing for over 12 years• Performed at Dreamworld Qld, The Sydney Royal Easter Show, Blacktown Festival and other community events.

Emma Davidson (Emma)

Student Teacher Currently studying in Highschool
Training/Experience• Studying Levels One to Five of the DanceStep Student Teacher Education Program• Working towards exams with Glenn Wood Tap in Tap and working towards accreditation• Training in Jazz, Tap, Ballet (Lyrical/Contemporary), Hip Hop, Singing and Musical Theatre• Member of SDA (previously Studio Dance NSW) since 2015• Senior member of the Studio Dance Australia Performance Team• Has been dancing for over eight years• Performed at Dreamworld Qld, Cavill Avenue Surfers Paradise, The Sydney Royal Easter Show, Blacktown Festival, Woodcroft Festival, Picnic at the Park and other community events.

Alicia Sunderland (Alicia)

Student Teacher Currently studying in Highschool