TEACHERS
LISA HEATH
Principal, Classical Ballet Teacher
Licentiate Diploma Cecchetti Ballet
CICB Cert IV
Lisa trained in Cecchetti Classical Ballet and has obtained from Intermediate to Advanced 2. Lisa originally studied gymnastics and competed nationally as a Level 10 gymnast; whilst undertaking Level 1-2 coaching and Level 1 judging qualifications and, coached an Elite Junior Squad of gymnasts. Lisa started her classical ballet training in 1985 and went onto complete her Cecchetti teaching qualifications to Licentiate Diploma (L(Dip) CBA – CICB Cert IV).
Lisa is NT Treasury Representative to the Cecchetti National Council.
Lisa has been Principal of Darwin School of Ballet since 1998.
Michele trained in RAD Classical Ballet in Victoria and obtained all exams from Primary to Advanced Standard (Hons). Michele also trained in modern ballet, advanced traditional jazz and contemporary dance.
Upon arriving in the Northern Territory in 1996, she has been heavily involved in the Darwin dance scene as a performer, teacher and choreographer. Michele was the Yr 11-12 dance teacher at Casuarina Senior College from 1998-2005. She has performed extensively with Gary Lang’s NT Dance Company along with being a founding Director of NT Dance Company. Michele holds Certificate in Dance Teaching, QUT.
MICHELE DOTT
Senior Classical Ballet Teacher
Certificate in Dance Training
TRUDI THOMAS
Junior Classical Ballet Teacher
Trudi was born and raised in Darwin. Trudi has been dancing with Darwin School of Ballet since 1999. Trudi has undertaken every Cecchetti Classical Ballet exam from Grade 1 to Intermediate (Hons). Trudi now teaches our Pre-primary, Primary and Grade 1 dancers and inspirers their love and joy of movement. Trudi is currently working towards the first of Cecchetti Ballet Australia teacher’s exams.
GUEST TEACHERS
Alfiya Pocock
National Dance Teacher
Alfiya is an expert teacher in Ukrainian National Dance. Alfiya grew up in Kazakhstan where she studied various styles of national dance. Alfiya successfully auditioned for the Mahabbat National Folk Dance Ensemble (Kazakhstan) and danced professionally with them for five years; performing throughout Eastern Europe. Alfiya has also performed in Russia, Kyrgystan and Kazakhstan. Alfiya has also studied classical ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap and hip hop dance. Alfiya is very passionate about national dance and has enjoyed working with the dancers of Darwin School of Ballet on the Ukrainian National Dance routines.
Sharrynne Glover
Classical Ballet Teacher / Choreographer
Associate Cecchetti Ballet Australia
Sharrynne obtained Levels 1-7 in the Marika Besobrasova Classical Ballet method at the Graduate College of Dance in Perth. Sharrynne studied at WAAPA and later performed professionally in and around Perth. Sharrynne has also obtained her Intermediate and Advanced 1 exams and Associate teaching qualification with Cecchetti Ballet Australia. Sharrynne now lives in Queensland traveling to Darwin to guest teach with Darwin School of Ballet. Sharyrnne is currently teaching at the Discovery Coast Dance Centre.