NRDS Teaching Staff
Miss Kim
Principal/Studio Owner
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
A.A.T.O.D (Associate Teacher ATOD. Ltd)
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management
Certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor
Kimberly is the Principal of the Northern Rivers Dance Studio and is deeply passionate about dance and how it can enrich young peoples lives. She has a wealth of experience as both a dancer and a teacher, having been involved in the dance industry for over 24 years.
Kimberly commenced dancing at 4 years of age and continues to this day. As a young dancer she achieved outstanding exam results in all dance genres. For the past 14 years she has been teaching dance to students of all abilities in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and line dancing. Kimberly has completed a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management through Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) and is registered as an Associated Dance Teacher.
On completing Dance for her HSC in High School, she received a Band 6 in Dance and received a call back for her final assessment. Following her passion of working with children, she continued her studies at the Southern Cross University completing her Bachelor of Education – Primary School Teaching. As a primary teacher, Kimberly regularly works with children with special needs. Skills learnt through dance have been invaluable in breaking down some of the barriers these children experience. In 2015, Kimberly fulfilled her childhood dream of owning her own studio when she acquired the Northern Rivers Dance Studio. As owner and principal of the studio (Northern Rivers Dance) she has been able to pass on her knowledge and love of dancing to her fellow students. She continues to inspire young students to be confident and proud of their achievements, regardless of their age or abilities. During 2020, Kimberly also gained her certificate in the Rhythm Works Integrative Works Program which is a rhythm and dance program designed for those with learning differences and special needs.
Principal/Studio Owner
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
A.A.T.O.D (Associate Teacher ATOD. Ltd)
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management
Certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor
Kimberly is the Principal of the Northern Rivers Dance Studio and is deeply passionate about dance and how it can enrich young peoples lives. She has a wealth of experience as both a dancer and a teacher, having been involved in the dance industry for over 24 years.
Kimberly commenced dancing at 4 years of age and continues to this day. As a young dancer she achieved outstanding exam results in all dance genres. For the past 14 years she has been teaching dance to students of all abilities in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and line dancing. Kimberly has completed a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management through Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) and is registered as an Associated Dance Teacher.
On completing Dance for her HSC in High School, she received a Band 6 in Dance and received a call back for her final assessment. Following her passion of working with children, she continued her studies at the Southern Cross University completing her Bachelor of Education – Primary School Teaching. As a primary teacher, Kimberly regularly works with children with special needs. Skills learnt through dance have been invaluable in breaking down some of the barriers these children experience. In 2015, Kimberly fulfilled her childhood dream of owning her own studio when she acquired the Northern Rivers Dance Studio. As owner and principal of the studio (Northern Rivers Dance) she has been able to pass on her knowledge and love of dancing to her fellow students. She continues to inspire young students to be confident and proud of their achievements, regardless of their age or abilities. During 2020, Kimberly also gained her certificate in the Rhythm Works Integrative Works Program which is a rhythm and dance program designed for those with learning differences and special needs.
Miss Bianca
Dance Teacher
A.A.T.O.D (Associate Teacher ATOD. Ltd)
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management
Certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor
Bianca established her passion for dancing at the age of 4 and has loved dancing ever since. She studied and completed her exams under ATOD Ltd scoring above Honours in Jazz, Ballet and Tap. She has won the Australian Teachers of Dancing State Tap scholarship and the Australasian Jazz scholarship competitions. She has been teaching dance for 8 years and in 2018 completed a year of full-time dance at Village Nation Performing Arts in Sydney where she acquired her cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management. In 2019 she passed her Associate Teachers exam with ATOD and in 2020 she acquired her certificate for the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance program which qualifies her to teach dance to children with learning difficulties and special needs. Bianca loves to choreograph and is passionate about building students confidence and creativity through dance. She believes dancing teaches students discipline and perseverance, key skills they will use both in and out of the studio.
Dance Teacher
A.A.T.O.D (Associate Teacher ATOD. Ltd)
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management
Certified Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Instructor
Bianca established her passion for dancing at the age of 4 and has loved dancing ever since. She studied and completed her exams under ATOD Ltd scoring above Honours in Jazz, Ballet and Tap. She has won the Australian Teachers of Dancing State Tap scholarship and the Australasian Jazz scholarship competitions. She has been teaching dance for 8 years and in 2018 completed a year of full-time dance at Village Nation Performing Arts in Sydney where she acquired her cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management. In 2019 she passed her Associate Teachers exam with ATOD and in 2020 she acquired her certificate for the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance program which qualifies her to teach dance to children with learning difficulties and special needs. Bianca loves to choreograph and is passionate about building students confidence and creativity through dance. She believes dancing teaches students discipline and perseverance, key skills they will use both in and out of the studio.
Miss Megan
Dance Teacher
A.A.T.O.D (Associate Teacher ATOD. Ltd)
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management
Certified Acrobatic Arts Teacher
Megan started dancing at the age of 8, and has completed many ATOD Ltd exams in Jazz, Tap and Ballet. Megan has been teaching for over a decade in the Northern Rivers area. In 2018, Megan gained her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management and in 2019, her Associate dance teaching degree, also under ATOD Ltd. Megan also gained her Module 1 Acrobatic Arts certification in 2017 and looks forward to gaining her Module 2 qualification in the future. Megan loves to learn and pass new knowledge onto her students. She is passionate about educating students in the Studio and encouraging students to transfer the skills and lessons learnt, to scenarios outside of the Studio. Megan believes dance is for everyone and has an inclusive approach to teaching.
Dance Teacher
A.A.T.O.D (Associate Teacher ATOD. Ltd)
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management
Certified Acrobatic Arts Teacher
Megan started dancing at the age of 8, and has completed many ATOD Ltd exams in Jazz, Tap and Ballet. Megan has been teaching for over a decade in the Northern Rivers area. In 2018, Megan gained her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management and in 2019, her Associate dance teaching degree, also under ATOD Ltd. Megan also gained her Module 1 Acrobatic Arts certification in 2017 and looks forward to gaining her Module 2 qualification in the future. Megan loves to learn and pass new knowledge onto her students. She is passionate about educating students in the Studio and encouraging students to transfer the skills and lessons learnt, to scenarios outside of the Studio. Megan believes dance is for everyone and has an inclusive approach to teaching.
Miss Tay
Dance Teacher
Tayla has been involved with line dancing since the age of six. She has been teaching at Northern Rivers Dance Studio for several years, sharing her love, passion and enthusiasm for line dancing with her students. She has since undertaken training in various styles of dance and has continued to compete in numerous competitions across Australia, including the Australasian Line Dance Championships. Her dedication to line dancing is evident in her teaching, as she takes great care to ensure that her students have a solid foundation in the basics before moving on to more advanced steps. Her ultimate goal is to inspire her students to develop a love for line dancing and to continue to improve their skills. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion with her students at Northern Rivers Dance Studio, to continue the future of line dancing for generations to come!
Dance Teacher
Tayla has been involved with line dancing since the age of six. She has been teaching at Northern Rivers Dance Studio for several years, sharing her love, passion and enthusiasm for line dancing with her students. She has since undertaken training in various styles of dance and has continued to compete in numerous competitions across Australia, including the Australasian Line Dance Championships. Her dedication to line dancing is evident in her teaching, as she takes great care to ensure that her students have a solid foundation in the basics before moving on to more advanced steps. Her ultimate goal is to inspire her students to develop a love for line dancing and to continue to improve their skills. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion with her students at Northern Rivers Dance Studio, to continue the future of line dancing for generations to come!
Miss Grace
Dance Teacher
Grace began dancing since she was 2 years old. She has competed in all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, line dancing and musical theatre in both group and solo dance performances. Her passion for dance extended into line dancing 3 year ago. Grace has excelled in this field and has been successful and rewarded with winning places in many categories including 1st place overall for the newcomer line dancing masters solo section at Tamworth.
Grace recently completed her HSC and excelled in drama and dance, achieving above 90% in these fields. She received an OnStage nomination for her drama performance, a showcase for exemplary major projects HSC Drama students and was selected for the Northern Rivers HSC Dramaworks performance. Grace received the Year 12 Manresa Award for her contribution to the Creative Arts which is awarded to a creative arts student for displaying an outstanding commitment to the extra-curricular during Year 12. Grace is a confident competent young woman who enders those around her. She is an exceptional leader and was elected house captain.
Through an auditioning process, she has been offered and accepted a place at Collarts, Australian College of the Arts in Melbourne. She is enrolled and will commence a Bachelor of Arts in January 2023.
Dance Teacher
Grace began dancing since she was 2 years old. She has competed in all styles of dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, line dancing and musical theatre in both group and solo dance performances. Her passion for dance extended into line dancing 3 year ago. Grace has excelled in this field and has been successful and rewarded with winning places in many categories including 1st place overall for the newcomer line dancing masters solo section at Tamworth.
Grace recently completed her HSC and excelled in drama and dance, achieving above 90% in these fields. She received an OnStage nomination for her drama performance, a showcase for exemplary major projects HSC Drama students and was selected for the Northern Rivers HSC Dramaworks performance. Grace received the Year 12 Manresa Award for her contribution to the Creative Arts which is awarded to a creative arts student for displaying an outstanding commitment to the extra-curricular during Year 12. Grace is a confident competent young woman who enders those around her. She is an exceptional leader and was elected house captain.
Through an auditioning process, she has been offered and accepted a place at Collarts, Australian College of the Arts in Melbourne. She is enrolled and will commence a Bachelor of Arts in January 2023.
Miss Claudia
Dance Teacher
Dance Teacher
