OUR TEAM
We are incredibly proud to employ staff who work within our value system
of encouraging students to become the best they can be, in a nurturing and fun environment.
JENNIFER
Principal
Bachelor of Performing Arts
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
16th Street Acting Studio Full Time
Atlantic Theatre School, New York
Vocal Training - 15 years
Dance Training - 27 years
First Aid Qualified
Dance Cirque Accreditation
Ready Set Dance Accreditation
Jenny is highly experienced both working with children and in the Performing Arts. She has a passion for providing our school's students with a sense of belonging and inclusion, while teaching students the skills to become the best performer they can be.
She has worked with children for over 20 years and more than 12 of these has been teaching drama, dance and singing. Jenny studied a Bachelor of Performing Arts at Monash University (Dance and Drama) as well as full- time study at 16th Street Acting Studio and Atlantic Theatre School in New York. She has vast experience both on stage and in screen acting. She has also been trained vocally by number of industry professionals across 15 years..
Jenny has also been a dancer for 27 years. She has studied at numerous venues across styles including Classical Ballet, Jazz Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Acrobatics.
Jenny continues to work in the industry, gaining more skills as a represented actor, radio host and presenter.
Jenny and our studio are proud members of the Southern Federation of Dance, the Acrobatic Dance Association, Dance Cirque, B Street Crew, Ready Set Dance and DanceStep Student Teacher Training Program.
LEANNE
Teacher
Diploma in Dance Teaching and Management
Diploma in Dance
Diploma in Elite Dance Performance
Checchetti Ballet, RAD, ABC and ATOD ballet exam syllabus
ATOD jazz exam syllabus
GWT tap exam syllabus
First Aid Qualified
Leanne has been dancing since the age of two and has been professionally dancing for the past fours years. Leanne has competed all around Victoria and in other states of Australia competing in all styles of dance since a young age.
She has since completed her examination in Cecchetti ballet, RAD ballet, ACB ballet, Australia Teaching of Dance (ATOD) jazz and GWT tap. In 2021 leanne had completed her diploma of dance and in dance teaching and management with Jason Coleman Ministry Of Dance where she trained full time dancing for three years completing her diploma of elite dance performance.
She has experience performing in many shows and gigs, performing for different companies and with many famous choreographers in Australia. Leanne has also had experience with working in-front of a camera, doing many dance films and even has been in a music video performing for tones and I.
Leanne loves to share her drive and passion for dance with the students to help them achieve and grow as dancers.
SHANNON
Teacher
Diploma in Dance
ATOD Teaching Qualification
Qualified Mat Pilates Trainer
First Aid Qualified
Shannon began her dance journey at the age of 2, now with 31 years of dance experience, 8 of those dancing professionally in many performances throughout Melbourne and even had the opportunity to travel and perform around Australia.
She has 16 years of dance teaching experience with all ages and experience levels and has studied many forms of dance including Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Pointe, Commercial and Hip Hop.
Shannon graduated from Kelly Aykers with a Diploma in Dance and has completed her ATOD Teaching Qualification and is also a Qualified Mat Pilates Trainer. Along with Shannon's dance studies she has exceptional knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as health and nutrition.
Shannon is very excited to be part of the Confident Kids family and is loving sharing her knowledge and love for dance with the students and watching them grow both as a dancer/performer and as a confident individual.
EMMA
Teacher
Certificate II in Dance
Certificate III in Dance
Dance Cirque Accreditation
Acrobatic Dance Association
First Aid Qualified
Emma started her dancing journey around the age of 3 when she was a mini. Tap and jazz were her forte all the way through her tots, tweens and teens years. She studied a Cert II & III in Dance and has been trained by incredible teachers.
Her dance styling then began to include other types of dance, specifically hiphop and shuffling. She danced with Jstep Academy for a year and competed with Monsta Crew, which changed her life and outlook on not only hiphop, but dance itself.
Emma lives for dance and teaching. She has taught for some time across Melbourne including diverse groups and performance companies, as well as being a professional commercial dancer. She is also constantly working on new collaborations with other dancers and companies. She loves to provide our students with the best possible dance journey and building their confidence not only with their dance, but within themselves.
She is excited to show everyone that you CAN follow your dreams! And that a positive outlook equals a positive outcome.
"Get your dancing shoes on, and let’s hit the floor and I’ll show you some secrets to living a happy and hyped life!" - Emma
ALICIA
Teacher
Certificate III in Dance
AMEB Music Syllabus
First Air Qualified
Alicia started dancing at the age of 4, she has trained in nearly every style you can think of. If there was a class at the studio she was there! Her dance journey led her to discovering her love for music. Her first instrument was a recorder which she got from primary school and only played Hot Cross Buns. Once she reached high school that's where her music started to get more serious. She started her violin and piano journey there. Alicia has experience with AMEB music exams with sitting them herself and having multiple students every year completing them with a 100 percent rate.
Alicia has trained at Spectrum Dance Studios for 3 years where she completed certificate 3 in dance. While at full time she had some amazing opportunities such as performing at the grand final players review. Alicia has worked for St Kilda FC, Geelong FC, Sydney Swans FC and the Melbourne Renegades, working with their mascots. Alicia also has worked on tv shows such as season 1 of La Brea, Fires, Spreadsheet, and multiple commercials. She continues to work in the acting field and loves combining her love of performing arts and doing everything she loves.
Alicia is excited to be teaching at Confident Kids and believes that kids can achieve so much with positivity and an uplifting environment. Alicia would love to see the landscape of being dancer change where every kid has an opportunity to shine without feeling left out.
JESSIE
Teacher
Bio - coming soon!
ANIKA
Teacher
Ready Set Dance Qualified
DanceStep Level 6
First Air Qualified
Anika has been passionate about to becoming a dance teacher since 2018 when she joined the DanceStep Leadership Program.
In 2021, Anika stepped into an official role as an assistant teacher, and since then has stepped up to become a much loved teacher. Anika is also a Certified Ready Set Dance Instructor.
She has been dancing with Confident Kids since 2013, training in Classical Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, HipHop, Jazz and Acting. Ballet has always been such a passion for her!
She’s had several professional acting roles and is currently represented under Talent Generation Management!
She finds so much joy and passion in teaching young kids and helping them enjoy dance and find a comfort in it just as she has. She hopes to be a part in creating a safe and happy environment for everyone at Confident Kids.
She continues to build her dancing and teaching skills with the support of her friends and teachers at Confident Kids.
LAVINA
Reception/Admin
Lavina has been with our school since the beginning as a parent of one of our beautiful students.
She has now been part of our admin team for five years!
Over this time, Lavina has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, helping to guide and support our parents who are navigating being the parent of a performer!
Lavina is our reception/admin manager and is happy to help with all of your questions!
Lavina loves travelling and exploring new places with her family. She also loves a good joke, and can chat for hours!
DANCE STEP
Student Training Program
We are also proud to be an affiliate partner studio of the incredible DanceStep Training Program. This program takes six years to complete.
You will also notice our amazing DanceStep students who are studying to become student teachers in some of our classes.
These students are taking formal training and are invaluable in classes.
Not only do they support our teachers, but they are important role models for our younger students.
Testimonials
My daughter Daniella loves Confident Kids!
She really looks forward to each class and can’t wait to see her friends to dance and have fun.
She loves all her teachers and thinks they are sweet and kind.
I highly recommend this studio. Jenny, Michelle and the team are so lovely and positive and you can see that they love what they do.
GEORGINA, (MUM)
I absolutely recommend confident kid's.
I have found this dance school to be completely about the kid's, building them up and guiding them throughout it all allowing the children to be their best and not force or push them past their own limits or comfortability.
I'm super happy to have my children be a part of something so special.
LEESA, (MUM)
Contact Us
ADDRESS
1/23 Morialta Rd, Cranbourne West 3977
Mon – Wed : 8:00am – 06:00pm
Thu – Sat : 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday : Closed
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About
Confident Kids Performing Arts School offers classes in all styles of dance, singing, acting, acrobatics and circus. We focus on connection, confidence, inclusion and belonging. We nurture children while developing skills to become the best performer they can be.
Opening Hours
Mon – Wed : 8:00am – 06:00pm
Thu – Sat : 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday : Closed
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