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Carlee Stackman - #1 Dance Studio Maitland - Hunter Academy of Performing Arts

MISS CARLEE

Miss Carlee is 25 years old and was born and raised in Australia.

She has been dancing since the age of three, where she discovered her passion for dance. Throughout the years, Miss Carlee has participated in numerous local performances, showcasing her talents in both dance and singing. She loves sharing her passion with others and inspiring students who enjoy dancing as much as she does.

Miss Carlee has also worked alongside her mum to open dance studios that help make dance more accessible for low-income families. She believes every child deserves the opportunity to pursue something they love, regardless of their family's financial circumstances, and is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where all children can experience the joy of dance.

Trained in all styles of dance, Miss Carlee has completed all of her Glen Wood Tap examinations, Jazz examinations, and achieved Cheerleading Coach accreditation through Competition Level 2.

Miss Carlee is excited to continue motivating and coaching young children and teenagers, helping them build confidence, develop their skills, and become the future of the entertainment industry.

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MISS JAY

Miss Jay is 23 years old, she has 2 young children a 4 year old little girl & a 1 year old boy.
Miss Jay started dancing when she was young at a studio on the central coast, she danced many styles including Jazz, Lyrical, ballet, contemporary , hip hop , acrobatics and also did cheerleading at the same studio. She was lucky enough to be able to showcase these skills at local fairs & market stalls representing her studio.
Miss Jay is so excited to step back into the dancing world & help inspire and coach children to have fun & follow their dreams in the dancing world. Miss Jay understands how to engage young learners through age-appropriate routines, upbeat music, and plenty of encouragement. Her goal is to help every child discover the joy of movement while building lifelong skills in confidence, cooperation, and creativity.
She also has the privilege of being able to watch my daughter who dances competitively at competitions in the Central Coast & Hunter region, I love spending my weekends watching dancing & seeing how much fun she has on and off the stage.

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MISS ISABELLA

Miss Isabella was raised in Maitland.
She has been dancing for 20 years. Has trained and performed in a variety of styles including ballet, contemporary and jazz.
At age 15, started full time dance at National College of Dance with a focus on ballet.
Miss Isabella Completed Cert III, Cert IV and Diploma in dance and elite performance.
Upon graduating, then moved to the USA to take up a traineeship with American Repertory Ballet company for a season.
Then continued on to Etoile Ballet Theatre in Italy.
Isabella is a passionate teacher who is committed to creating a positive and engaging environment for dancers to dance, learn and grow in.

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MISS OLIVIA

Olivia is a passionate dancer and instructor with extensive training at Ablaze Dance Academy, including completion of the full-time Commercial Elite Performance Program and her Certificate 3 in Dance Teaching.
In 2023, Olivia was an NRL Knights Cheerleader aswell as training and teaching dance to various ages and styles across Newcastle. She then gained international experience with two professional dance contracts in India, performing at internationally televised sporting events such as cheerleading for the IPL, appearing in hit music videos, and Netflix top 10 movies.
Olivia has trained in a wide variety of styles including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, commercial, heels, acrobatics, Bollywood and ballet.
She loves to share her knowledge and help her students develop their skills and confidence in a fun learning environment.