Our Teaching Faulty has extensive experience in professional performance as well as attending regular teaching, technique & personal development meetings & workshops to keep up to date with the latest techniques and dance styles.
All staff at Performance Academy Of Dancing hold a 'Working with Children' Card and have had all associated background checks.
Director:  
Laura Buik 

(M.SDA, Dance Dip Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Examiner, VCE Dance, Adjudicator)

Dance Teachers:   

                   Laura Buik 

(M.SDA, Dance Dip Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Examiner, VCE Dance, Adjudicator)

Laura has been dancing since age 2 in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, National, Song & Dance, Character, Song & Tap, Neo Classical & Contemporary styles.
She has danced competitvely since the age of 4 & has placed at many dance eistedfords as well as been awarded perpetual and overall aggregate trophies at these eistedfords.
Over the years Laura has studied the Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus, R.A.D and S.D.A Ballet, Jazz & Tap Syllabus.
She has performed in numerous Musical Theatre Stage Productions and has been taught by many renowned teachers including Tabitha & Napolean & Mandy Moore both Choreographers on 'So You Think You Can Dance US'.
Laura has undertaken 2 1/2 yrs of Bachelor Of Primary Education (Majoring in Dance) & now mainly focuses on teaching & choreographing for her students, events & examining.
 
                 Juliann Smith

(M.SDA, SBA, Dance Dip, VCE Dance State Reviewer, Examiner, Adjudicator, SDA Classical Ballet Syllabus Coordinator)

Juliann Established Performance Academy of Dancing in 1991 in Moorabbin and has grown the studio into the friendly & well known school that it is today.
Her career in Dance has included working as a Channel 9 Dancer for many years, performing professionally in many stage and theatre productions all leading to her teaching career of over 35 years both in Australia & Internationally.
Juliann has been a full time teacher/guest teacher at a number of different studios in Australia & around the world Victoria, Queensland, England, Scotland and many more.
Juliann is also a VCE Dance State reviewer & SDA Classical Syllabus Co-ordinator.

                            Elizabeth Kirby

(M.SDA, Elementary Ballet, Advanced Jazz, Advanced Tap)

Miss Lizzy has been a student at Performance Academy of Dancing for over 10 years studying Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary & Pointe. 
She is a much loved teacher by many of the Students which is a true reflection of her nurturing and caring approach to dance teaching.
Liz is currently undertaking a Full-Time Professional Dance Course at Patrick Studios Australia.
Miss Lizzy has also undertaken her SDA examinations passing with Honours and continues to participate in productions, competitions & performances all over Melbourne.

                      Shae Thomas

Shae is our new Hip Hop Teacher at Performance Academy Of Dancing.
Her approach to teaching the students is very enthusiastic and she has extensive experience in many styles of Dance including Acrobatics.


______________Jason Law
Performance Academy Of Dancing welcomes Jason as our senior school teacher in 2010. 
Jason is committed to teaching with a high level of technical expertise as well as up to date & current choreography ensuring that even the most experienced dancer can gain further personal excellence in his classes.

_____________Miss Eliza (Student Teacher)
Miss Eliza has been a student at Performance Academy Of Dancing since she was 3yrs old.  Miss Eliza has studied Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop dance styles as well as Examinations and has recently completed her State Dance Association Student Teacher Certificate Course.


Acrobatics Teachers-

                            Kate Elmer


(M.SDA, Advanced Jazz, Advanced Tap)

Kate has been a student at Performance Academy of Dancing since she was 5yrs old.
She teaches the Kids Aerobics & Acrobatics class and is muched loved by the students.  Kate has a wonderful understanding of Dance Technique especially Tap and still continues to dance at the studio.


 

                      Natalie Commons

(Qualified Level 1 Gymnastics Coach (Gymnastics Australia), Qualified Level 1 Cheerleading Coach)
Nat has been a qualified Gymnastics Coach for the past 6 years. 
She has danced for many years & has completed her Advanced Jazz Exam.
Nat has performed at corporate functions & as well as professional shows including Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel.
Nat is also a Professional Cheerleader and has performed with her team at The Active Girls Breakfast, Basketball Games and most recently in Hong Kong performing with her team at The 2009 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade.