June 4, 2024
We are part of the Active and Creative Kids Program .
Our goal at
GWSDance Academy
is
to provide a safe and happy performing arts environment for all students.
Teachers who nurture and encourage every student to encourage confidence and personal strength..
To help and encourage students to achieve their goals big or small .Whilst building their confidence and resilience.
We provide classes for the recreational student to the student that dreams of becoming a dancer.
Every student is important to us at
GWSDance Academy.
Most of all we want to share the joy and wonder of the
Performing Arts.
MsK.
Our Teachers
and Assistant Teachers at GWSDANCE ACADEMY
MsK
Katrina A Pritchard Stutz. Owner and Principal of GWS Academy of Classical Ballet & Musical Theatre. MsK had a long career in Europe and Australia as a performer.Traveling Australia and Asia with the Moulin Rouge as lead dancer in the show Formidable. MsK has a Licentiate in Classical Ballet coaching. A Diploma in Musical Theatre,Cert IV in Training and Assessment ,Cert IV in Dance Management. Katrina runs her school adjacent to BelleKat Products Cabaret and Variety shows in Sydney.
Ms Tatiana
Tatiana Rose Stutz founding dancer at GWS and now teaches dancers at all levels from Petite Chou to Advanced Ballet .Tatiana has completed all her ballet exams . She spent time at the American Ballet School in NY,NY to extend her professional development. Tatiana Rose is a make up artist and photographer and is very Influential on instagram. Tatiana is represented by MaxMedia Lab , Australia. Tatiana is also a featured dancers in BelleKat Productions shows.
Ms Natalie
Ms Natalie has been with GWS for many years and teaches all levels at GWS. Especially excelling in Character and Tap Dance . All the students love Ms Natalie's classes. ms Natalie is kind , supportive and brings out the best in our students .
Ms Jessie
Ms Jessie started in GWS dance academy at 13yrs old . Jessie moved onto full time dance training then a BA from Notre Dame University and a Certificate of Dance Teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance . Ms Jessie is our bubbling, happy teacher that we all love at GWS.
Ms ARNA
We are excited to welcome Ms Arna to GWS in 2024. Area has a long and successful profession dancing and teaching career..
Arna holds a *ADA Dance (Associate Diploma of dance - full time study)
QUT
*ARAD (associate of the RAD syllabus teaching levels up to and including Adv 2)
*Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (mat to studio).. Ms Arna also teaches Contemporary dance.
Over 30 years teaching experience form babies to adults to professionals..
Ms Gabby
Gabrielle has been with GWS since she was 7 years old . Completing all her ballet examinations. A Cecchetti Scholar ,and performing in Cecchetti Australia Conference's. Gabby has travelled to NY City to participate in summer intensives at Steps on Broadway and performed in local Musicals and show productions as a lead singer and dancer Gabby also performs with BelleKat Productions as a featured dancer.
MS Zarah
.Zarah has been with GWS since she was 5yrs old. Zarah has completed many ballet exams and Cecchetti Choreographic Competitions. Zarah excels in contemporary dance. Zarah is kind and helpful with GWS students.
Mr Jack
Jack has been with GWS since he was 5 yrs old. Jack teaches Jnr and Intermediate Jazz and the kids love him ! Mr Jack dances all styles of dance and is a featured dancer in BelleKat Productions .
Mr Elliot
Elliot has been with GWS since he was 10yrs old. Completing all his Cecchetti Ballet Exams with Honours. Elliot has been a Cecchetti Scholar and travelled to NYC to train with ABT in New York City. Elliot works in Remedial massage and Fitness, while teaching at GWS.
Ms Kyah
Kyah has been with GWS since she was a little girl. Completing all her Cecchetti Ballet Exams with Honours. Kyah has been a Cecchetti Scholar. Kyah teaches Grade 1-4 at GWS Dance Academy. Kyah is gentle, kind and very helpful to all her students in her classes.
Ms Jade
Ms Jade has been at GWS since she was 3yrs old. Jade has completed many Cecchetti Ballet exams. Jade is an assistant teacher and teacher in Jnr grades at GWS. Jade is happy, energetic and kind to all our students.
Ms Elissa
Elissa joins us as an assistant teacher in Jnr Tap,Jnr Jazz and Character Dance in 2023. Elissa has been with GWS since she was a little girl. Elissa does all styles of dance and is very talented in Musical Theatre . Elissa is kind, helpful and energetic with students.