Miss Sarah – Director RAD RTS
Sarah began her dance training at the age of 8, training in all styles at Valerie Smith Stage School. She then moved to Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy and focused on ballet and contemporary dance.
After completing her Higher School Certificate, Sarah began her full time training in Brent Street’s Classical and Contemporary stream, gaining her Diploma of Elite Performance focusing on Classical and Contemporary.
Sarah is a qualified teacher of the Progressing Ballet Technique syllabus and is a Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher.
Miss Nerissa – RAD RTS
Nerissa began her dance training at the age of 4 at Glen Street Academy of Performing Arts. Here she studied Classical Ballet, Modern Contemporary, Jazz and Tap dancing.
In 1993, Nerissa completed her Bachelor of Arts in Dance at the University of Western Sydney. Nerissa has performed at leading club venues and promotional events throughout Sydney, including performing abroad in Japan and on Star Cruise liners.
In 1997 Nerissa completed her Royal Academy of Dancing teachers certificate with Distinction and has been teaching Classical Ballet in Sydney for over 16 years. Nerissa’s exceptional teaching ability allows students growth and success within the RAD syllabus.
Miss Jessie
Jessie began her passion for dance from the age of 9 at the mid north dance school, Andrea Rowsell Academy of Dance, training in Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Tap. Completing her RAD Ballet exams from Grade 1 to Advanced 1.
Moving to Sydney in 2019 she trained at ED5 International graduating in 2020, where she expanded her skills in singing (under Ainsley Oates) and acting (under Nigel Turner-Carroll, Ed Wightman and Monica Zanetti) and was granted an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts.
Jessie’s love for dance comes from choreography with commercial jazz being the focal part of her passion. Teaching in schools across Sydney for the past 4 years, she loves pushing her students to be their very best.
Miss Nicole – RAD RTS
Miss Lucine
Lucine began her dance training at Vibe Dance Studios at the age of 4, dancing in the recreational program before progressing into the competition teams for Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet and a duet.
At 13, Lucine continued to develop her dance training at Monsters of Dance as a soloist and troupe dancer. Lucine has training across all styles of dance, with her favourite styles being Lyrical and Contemporary dance.
Lucine is passionate about creating innovative choreography and inspiring the next generation of dancers.
Miss Elena – Assistant Teacher
Elena started dancing at Vibe Dance Studios from age 5 and completed all Royal Academy of Dance Ballet examinations to the Intermediate Vocational Level. Elena was also a member of Vibe’s competition teams for Jazz and Hip Hop.
Elena has assisted Vibe’s preschool classes from the age of 15 and has an encouraging and nurturing manner that makes our younger students feel supported.