Sarala Prideaux has been dancing and teaching for over 20 years. She has multiple teaching qualifications and graduated with a Bachelor of Dance in 2009. She took over Great South Dance Academy in 2012 and thoroughly loves being a part of the studio.
From the time Dayle was three music was inspiring her to dance. She studied Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Contemporary throughout her training, focusing particularly on Ballet and Jazz. Dayle has passed the RAD Advanced 2 exam, the AJDA Solo Seal and the IDTA Intermediate 3 Jazz. Obtaining the Bachelor of Dance from Auckland University of Technology furthered her skills in Contemporary and provided wonderful performing and choreographic opportunities. It also allowed her to gain her teaching status with the RAD.
Since then she has danced in various performances, taught for a year in Canada and taught for a variety of schools in a number of different genres and capacities throughout Auckland. She has now been teaching for over 10 years and still loves every moment spent with students.
“I believe dancing is a great way to learn how to be a part of a group and work with others as well as to gain self-discipline, fitness, peace, enjoyment and confidence through expressing oneself either in private or publicly on a stage.”
Tiara has been dancing since the age of 5. She joined Great South Dance Academy at the age of 12 and carried on to complete her Advanced 1 RAD ballet exam and also was a member of the Contemporary troupe whilst at the studio. She has since graduated from Unitec with a Bachelor in Contemporary dance and Performing in Screen Arts. She is a qualified NZAMD dance teacher. Her passion for dance inspires her desire to teach the future generations, and we are excited to have her as part of the teaching team here at GSDA.
Jo has been part of the Admin team since the start of 2017. Prior to this she had been running her own business and helping out at the studio with DIY, props etc. She was then offered a fixed role at the studio where she is a real asset to the team and a huge help to us all.
She can be contacted at [email protected] if you have any queries.
Kezia has been dancing with GSDA since 2014. She joined our admin staff in 2018 as the sales and uniform guru. She is at the south studio reception during term time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 4 – 5.30pm.
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Amy has been dancing since the age of 4. She has studied both ballet and contemporary to advanced levels and is looking forward to working through the Associate teachers programme.
Amber has been dancing since she was 4 years old with most of her dancing through GSDA. She completed her Advanced 1 RAD ballet exam and also has a passion for contemporary dance and has been involved in troupe. Becoming an associate teacher with GSDA has given her the opportunity to pass on the same passion that GSDA fostered in her through class work, troupes, competitions and shows.
