We aim to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere, nurturing each student’s individuality to build their confidence, love and appreciation for Dance. We focus on the fundamentals of Dance in a fun and exciting way, encouraging imagination and offering the opportunity for self-expression.
Classes contain an educational element on top of the practical skills taught and students will engage in activities to foster their creative expression, problem solving, risk taking and higher-order thinking skills all while having a great time.
Alanna studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Speech & Drama, Singing and Musical Theatre as a child and developed a passion for teaching at a young age. She has taught in both Private Studio’s and School settings in Queensland and Victoria for the past 25 years.
Alanna has a Bachelor of Musical Theatre (Central Queensland University – Conservatorium of Music), Performers Certificate and A.T.C.L. in Musical Theatre (Trinity College of London), a Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching (University of Southern Queensland), Alixa Flexibility Certification, Progressing Ballet Technique Certification, Acrobatic Arts Certification and AcroDance Preschool by Acrobatic Arts Certification, Fitness Trainer Certification, ChiChi Fit Instructor Certification and is an affiliate member of the Australian Teachers of Dancing.
Alanna is currently refreshing her skills by studying her Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management through Transit Dance.
Alanna previously taught the Certificate III in Community Dance Course at Melbourne Polytechnic through the Cultural Infusion Studios in Collingwood. Alanna worked as a creative dance educator at the RMIT City Campus Children’s Centre and in Brunswick for the Moreland Community Child Care Centres. Alanna previously taught Dance, Drama, English and Private Speech and Drama at St Leonard’s College and was the choreographer of the Hart Theatre Company winning Guild Awards for her work.
Alanna is a proud licence owner of the babyballet® program and is passionate about sharing her love and knowledge with the children of Hampton and the surrounding suburbs!
Alanna is very lucky to be the first person in Australia to be certified as a ChiChi Fit Instructor and to have launched the ChiChi Fit Program – which is the most amazing Adult Broadway Dance Fitness class!
Alanna has been nominated in a number of categories in the What’s on 4 Kids awards in 2021 and 2022..
We are thrilled to welcome back Miss Aleisha this year at ATADS. Aleisha teaches our Prep and school aged acro classes, preps creative ballet and jazz classes.
My name is Aleisha Norman and I am excited to be teaching at Alanna’s Theatre and Dance Studio again this year. I have been dancing for many years across various styles and developed a passion for teaching in my teens. I have studied a Certificate II in dance and a Diploma in Dance Teaching and Management. I am an Acrobatic Arts Certified teacher and have also completed my Cert IV in Pilates!
I have taught acro, lyrical, ballet, jazz, contemporary, pom, hip hop and creative movement at studios and schools across Melbourne for 10 years.
I am looking forward to sharing my love for dance with all of the dancers at ATADS.