THE TOEPAZ TEAM
Toepaz pride themselves on our highly qualified, passionate and exceptional Teaching Staff who are highly respected in the Dance and Entertainment Industry.
We employ teachers that are experienced, dependable, and responsible and that have the knowledge and qualifications that is required for the range of levels and age group being taught.
All teaching staff all requires to hold a ‘Working with Children Check’ and are Fully Vaccinated to become a staff member at Toepaz.
We also have our friendly Administration Team who is in the office every day Monday - Saturday during specific class times.
We also run a student teacher training program called The DanceStep Program, read more below!
Meet Our Passionate Team
Diploma in Dance Teaching and Management
2 Years Full Time Dance Training - Industry School of Dance
SFD Ballet & Jazz Teaching Certificate
Pilates Mat Certification
Pilates Reformer Certification
PBT Certification - Progressing Ballet Technique
Co-founder of 'ONE' - Charity based Performing Arts Show - Raising over $13,000 towards Bush Fires
WINNER of the Small Business Award Category for the 2020/2021 Whitehorse Excellence Business Awards.
Workshops: ATOD, SFD, RAD Ballet, Contemporary Floor Work and Improvisation, Acrobatique, Pilates Pregnancy and Post Natal.
STEPHANIE NELSON
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF TOEPAZ DANCE STUDIO/ TOEPAZ ACADEMY
Meet the Team
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ALYSHA
STUDIO MANAGER AND 2IC
Soloist & Competition Teacher & Advanced Acrobatics Teacher and Administration
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EMMA
DIRECTOR OF THE
PERFORMANCE PATHWAY PROGRAM
Musical Theatre, Pre Primary, Singing and Screen and Administration -
ELISE
Senior Ballet Coordinator
SFD Ballet Examination Teacher and Pointe Conditioning -
HOLLY
Junior Ballet/Jazz Coordinator
SFD Examination Teacher Ballet/Jazz and Technique Teacher
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MADDY
Open Classes, Competition Teacher
and Technique Teacher
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CHARLOTTE
Open Classes, Acrobatics/ Technique
and Competition Classes
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CAITLIN
Pre Primary Teacher, Cheer and
Acrobatics Teacher
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NATASHA
SFD Teacher, Open Classes
& Hip Hop Crews
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PAM
Singing Teacher and PPP Co Director
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TERI
Technique Classes and Competition
Teacher
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ELISHA
Hip Hop Crews and Open Classes
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TAHLIA
Hip Hop
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KIERAN
Singing Teacher/ Musical Theatre/ Acting and PPP Teacher
THE DANCE STEP PROGRAM
Toepaz Dance Studio are a registered affiliate studio since 2018 and a member of the DanceStep Student Education Program. Offered in partnership with studio teachers, DanceStep empowers students to take care of others and guides them to be leaders and role model. The program covers student teaching skills such as behaviour management, different learning needs and styles, Safe Dance Principles and Anatomy to name just a few.
These concepts are broken down to be taught in a sequential and age appropriate way to children from 10 years +
Whether students are considering a career in dance teaching or otherwise, the DanceStep student teacher program is a great preparation for many aspects of life.
With the inclusion of DanceStep Student Education Program at Toepaz Dance Studio our young dancers have a framework where they can contribute to the community in a positive way.
Past students of the DanceStep program have experienced increased levels of confidence and have learnt patience, empathy, communication skills and how to take initiative in different situations.
As affiliate members of the DanceStep Student Education Program, it is wonderful for us to be able to provide this opportunity for our dancers to flourish not only as young people, but to also watch them grow into competent and confident student teachers and student leaders.
