Jenny Cumming commenced dance training at the age of five and has studied various dance styles including classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, funk and tap. Jenny has taught dance for five years, including two years working full time as a dance teacher in Melbourne studios and also secondary schools. Jenny is currently completing a Diploma of Business Management and is the Principal of Leaps and Bounds.

 

Gemma Wuersching commenced her dance training at the age of 6 in Toowoomba. Upon graduating high school, Gemma moved to Melbourne to train full time at Dance World Studios where she obtained a Diploma in Dance Performance. In 2008 she completed her Advanced 2 Royal Academy of Dance ballet exam.  Gemma has a wealth of teaching experience in ballet, jazz and contemporary. Gemma's passion for being on stage has led to credits such as Crown Casino Shows for 2 seasons, Foxtel's reality TV Series 'The Singing Office', Riveria Yacht Launch, Entertainment Store and also acting jobs such as soon to be aired mini series 'The Pacific'. Gemma is teaching ballet, pointe, contemporary and tap at Leaps and Bounds in 2010.

 
 
Karlie Johnson began dancing at the age of 5 at Carol's Academy of Dance in Warragul. When she turned 18, Karlie moved to Melbourne and was awarded a scholarship to study a three year full time course at Dance Factory. Upon completing the course she gained a Diploma of Arts (Dance & Performance) and a D.F.T.A qualification. After being accepted into the Dance Factory agency, Karlie began her professional career and has since appeared in 'The Singing Bee' TV game show (series 1, 2 & 3), Tahitian Princess Cruise Ship and many other television shows, stage shows and fashion parades. Karlie is teaching jazz, tap, ballet and our popular adult class in 2010.

 

 

 

Holly Trainor holds a Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management. She has extensive teaching experience to a variety of age groups in the styles of ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and funk. Holly has taught classes both at Leaps and Bounds and at various Melbourne dance schools. Holly is currently studying dance full-time at Spectrum Dance in Melbourne. This year Holly will be teaching eisteddfod routines for Leaps and Bounds.

 

Laura Brown moved to Melbourne from New Zealand to pursue dance in 2005.  She completed a 2 year course and graduated from Dance World Studios with a Diploma in Performing Arts & the 2006 Diligence Award. Laura has spent the past few years working for Princess Cruises, performing in “Motor City”, “What A Swell Party”, “Destination Anywhere”, “Shake, Rattle & Roll”, Do You Wanna Dance?” and “Cinematastic”.  Along with Princess Cruises she has also worked for the ABC birthday celebrations, Sony BMG, Hurricanes cheerleaders & the Bledisloe Cup. Laura is teaching jazz and funk/hip hop for Leaps and Bounds in 2010.

Natasha Centra commenced dance training in Sale, studying ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. She also began teacher training. Natasha then moved to Melbourne to pursue dance as a career and completed intensive ballet training with Brian Nolan. Natasha is now in her second year at Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance. Natasha will be teaching some of our eisteddfod students in 2010.

 

Julia Dale started dancing in England at 3 years old under the RAD syllabus. She went on to become a Junior Associate at the Australian Ballet School and performed at the National Congress. Julia was also a Cecchetti Scholar for 3 years. Studying full time dance under Tony Bartuccio, Julia assisted him on several projects. Some of Julia’s performance credits include – the Australian Ballet, Queensland ballet, The Footy Show Review at Rod Laver Arena, The Footy Show’s ‘House of Bulger’ weekly sketch, and Crown Casino’s New Year’s Eve show. In 2010 Julia is teaching jazz and tap for Leaps and Bounds.

 

 

 

 

 

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