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 28 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), Theatric Awards Certified Musical Theatre Teacher, 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 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, 2022 and won the What’s on 4 Kids Award for best coach/teacher for the 0-5 year age group in 2023. At the end of 2023 Alanna was nominated and is now a finalist for the very popular ATADS Musical Theatre School Holiday Program.
Alanna is currently refreshing her skills by studying her Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management through Transit Dance.