meet the staff

Miss Bec - Principal

Mim - Administration

Miss Mia

Miss Rachael

Miss Xanthia

Miss Kaia

Miss Sienna

Miss Caitlin

Miss Kayla

Student Teachers:

RAD Ballet, Jazz, Tap

Miss Ava is a mature, nurturing, and passionate teacher at Sydney Performing Arts Academy who thrives on instilling confidence and empowering her students to reach their full potential. Beginning her dance journey at the age of 3, Ava developed an early love for ballet, which set the foundation for her diverse training in Royal Academy of Dance Ballet, Glenn Wood Tap, Commercial Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre.

She has an impressive track record of success in competitions, earning numerous awards and credits, and has had the privilege of working with industry-leading choreographers and dancers, including Ashleigh Tavaras, Bec Condino, Nicole

Taylor, Loredo Malcom, Gaynor Hicks, Keiron Kulik, Emma Wong, and Marko Panzic.

Ava’s commitment to excellence is evident in her academic achievements. She has completed the prestigious and internationally recognised

Royal Academy of Dance Ballet exams, receiving the highest result of a Distinction in her Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced Foundation examinations.

Ava’s teaching qualifications and experience include

completing her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies and becoming a registered RAD teacher. She has also completed 4 levels of the DANCE STEP teaching program. Ava’s students have flourished under her expert guidance, with many earning top awards and exceptional results in their RAD Ballet exams.

Alongside her professional teaching career, Ava is halfway through her Bachelor of Primary Education at ACU, further enhancing her ability to inspire and nurture young learners. Ava’s ultimate goal is to become an examiner with the Royal Academy of Dance, and she is excited to continue sharing her passion for dance with her students. At Sydney Performing Arts Academy, Ava’s mission and passion are to see her students grow, shine, and

achieve their dance dreams!

Choreographer

Miss Chelsea is a vibrant and passionate teacher at Sydney Performing Arts Academy who brings her diverse training and professional experience to inspire and motivate her students. Beginning her dance journey at the age of 3 in Dubbo, Miss Chelsea quickly discovered her love for performing and has since trained in a variety of styles, including Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Hip Hop, Commercial, and Heels.

Miss Chelsea has an impressive academic and professional background. She completed RAD Ballet examinations up to the Intermediate level, achieving a Distinction, and scored in the 90s for her Glenn Wood Tap exams up to Level 5A. Her dedication to excellence also shone through during her Eisteddfod days, where she excelled in both group and solo performances. Additionally, she completed her Dance HSC with a Band 6 and earned a Diploma of Professional Dance Elite Performance through Brent Street, under the guidance of course coordinator Ryan Sheppard.

Miss Chelsea has performed on some of the biggest stages, showcasing her talent in ensemble pieces at prestigious events such as the Australian Dance Festival, Light the Way, the 2023 NRL Grand Final (as part of the TINA The Musical headline performance), and the Save Our Sons Charity Gala. Her love for the performing arts extends beyond dance—she completed the NIDA Open Course in 2024, studying modern and classical texts, screen acting, and culminating in a play performance.

As a teacher, Miss Chelsea is committed to nurturing her students' growth. Her Glenn Wood Tap students consistently achieve Distinctions, and she works diligently with her Hip Hop students to deepen their understanding of the genre, its foundations, elements, and rich history. Known as the "go-to hype person," Miss Chelsea fosters a fun and energetic environment where students feel empowered and excited to learn.

Miss Chelsea finds immense joy in seeing her passion for dance reflected in her students. She thrives on watching them grow, excel, and develop their confidence, making each class a place of shared enthusiasm and achievement. She is thrilled to share her expertise and love of dance with the Sydney Performing Arts Academy community.

Testimonials

My two daughters have been attending Sydney Performing Arts Academy for the past 3 years. Over that time they have taken part in several different classes and have developed skills in dance, acro and singing/acting. They have also grown alot in their self confidence! The teachers at SPAA are friendly and have a passion for teaching kids. My girls have been lucky enough to have had classes with Miss Bec (our amazing Principal), Miss Sorelle and Miss Chelsea and they love them all! We are so lucky to have such a fun, supportive and encouraging dance community here in Elara 🩰💖

Stacey.

Our daughter has been a part of Sydney Performing Arts Academy for the last 3 years. Since then she has flourished and gained so much confidence within herself. We couldn’t be more happier finding a dance school that is locally owned and run. If you are looking for a dance school conveniently located within the Marsden Park community, that participates in so many wonderful local events, Sydney Performing Arts Academy is where it’s at. It has been a joy to see our girl progress and evolve with her dancing. Being a part of the Academy has not only allowed her to meet many great friends, but has also established many amazing friendships amongst the parents. Thank you to Bec for creating a safe, fun and joyous environment for kids to thrive and tap into their creativity and talents.