OUR TEAM
GEORGIA SHAW
Georgia began dancing at the age of 2. She trained in classical ballet, contemporary and jazz at the National College of Dance, where she received her certificate 4 and Diploma in Dance.After graduating, Georgia moved to Canada to further her training at The School of Alberta Ballet's Professional Graduate Program in Association with the Alberta Ballet Company. Later she went on to work for Royal Caribbean Productions performing in various shows. Georgia has lots of teaching experience - Recent teaching credits include BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" stars Kevin & Karen Clifton in London.
KAREN HEMPHILL
Karen commenced her training in Sydney when she was 5 years old. She competed in many eisteddfods throughout NSW and successfully passed exams with BBO (British Ballet Organisation) and BAL (Ballet Australasia LTD and National Dancing Association), completing up to Intermediate Ballet and passing Advanced Jazz & Advanced Tap with Honours.
She holds a BAL teaching Certificate 3 in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, and is currently completeing a Cert IV in dance teaching and management.
In 2012, Karen was honoured to be selected as a trainee examiner with BAL- There is currently 12 examiners within the organisation. Miss Karen ran her own successful dance school in Victoria for 13 years, preparing students for examinations, shows and esisteddfods. Classes included Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical and special needs classes.
ALEXA HADDOW
Alexa began dancing in 1991 and has not stopped since!
Studying Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and MORE!
Alexa completed two years of full-time ballet study under the guidance of Jenn Wilson and than went on to complete her Certificate IV in Performing Arts at ED5 International.
Alexa is also a qualified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Teacher and Mindset Coach!
Alexa LOVES to inspire, nurture and mentor EVERYONE to dance, move, smile and laugh!
OUR TEAM
KATE MARTYNOV
Coach Jess White has been with us since the very beginning and as our Assistant Coach, and trains and mentors our players, offering professional and quality guidance throughout the season.
KAREN HEMPHILL
The ZONE ACTIVE FITNESS & DANCE ACADEMY team wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for Coach Riley Jones who oversees our strategy and advises on the best course of action. We really couldn’t have wished for a better Head Coach.
ALEXA
Coach Casey Smith has been a truly valued member of the ZONE ACTIVE FITNESS & DANCE ACADEMY family since 2000. As our Assistant Coach, Coach Casey Smith works closely with our team members to make sure they’re performing to the best of their ability.