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Miss Kim is Studio One’s Director of Jazz and Hip Hop, with over 30 years of experience as a performer, teacher and choreographer.  Kim formally trained under Karen and Kim Barker, with a foundation in community professional dance and stage productions.

Among the many notable career highlights, Kim led a professional Brisbane-based talent agency providing dancers, performers and brand ambassadors to many corporate clients. Kim has also been a lead choreographer for a suite of professional cheerleading and dance squads around Australia.

Miss Maughan is Studio One’s Director of Ballet and Contemporary and is an internationally celebrated ballerina and dancer. Maughan commenced dancing in Brisbane with the Beverly Parker Academy of Dance and holds many formal undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, including a Masters of Arts and is a Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Certified teacher.

Maughan has danced for a number of distinguished international dance companies, including Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe in Germany and with Singapore Ballet formerly known as Singapore Dance Theatre, where she held the rank of First Artist.  In addition, she has also performed in many local productions for the Queensland Ballet and the Melbourne Ballet Company.

Maughan is a firm believer in student-centered teaching that contributes to holistic growth and development, including improving strength, flexibility, and coordination - but with a focus on developing creativity, confidence and expression.

Daniella started dancing at age three and holds a Diploma in Musical Theatre and an Advanced Diploma in Elite dance from Davidia Lind Dance Centre.

Daniella has also performed professionally as a dancer on MSC cruises OPERA and as the dance captain on MSC cruises POESIA. During these assignments, Daniella performed in large-scale productions encompassing the full repertoire of musical and dance theatre including, jazz, broadway, lyrical and hip-hop. 

Miss Daniella is also a passionate dance teacher in the genres of jazz, hip-hop and lyrical and has a dance-teaching philosophy grounded in physical discovery and fun.

Heidi is an experienced performer and teacher, with a background in theatre and music. A QUT graduate, Heidi featured in the nationally televised Lord Mayor’s Carols In The City for many years, has regularly performed with Underground Opera and The 7 Sopranos, and is a touring member of Arrival Australia, performing as Agnetha.

Performance credits include: Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), Spring Awakening (Wendla), Into The Woods (Cinderella), Next To Normal (Natalie), Mamma Mia (Sophie), Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Chicago (Roxie Hart), Wicked (Elphaba) and The Last Five Years (Cathy), in addition to TVC and film credits.

Heidi is currently completing her Masters in Vocal Pedagogy at Queensland Conservatorium of Music, and has extensive experience as a vocal coach, theatre teacher, and workshop facilitator. She loves working with emerging artists, helping them grow their skills and gain confidence.

Sophie started dancing at the age of five and has been dancing and performing ever since. She has multiple dance examinations under her belt including the highest Comdance studio examination for tap, Advanced Gold Star. Sophie has attended numerous dance workshops with leading industry professionals including Marko Panzic and Briar Nolet. She has also performed in multiple productions including 'Grease' and 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'. Sophie has now made the shift to teaching and choreographing and has completed her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, while simultaneously studying a dual degree at UQ. She currently teaches and choreographs throughout Brisbane and has worked with both competitive troupes and recreational students. Sophie has also worked closely with St Margaret's Anglican Girls' School for the past two years. She was their dance troupe choreographer in 2024 and choreographed their school musical in 2022. She has also worked on television shows, such as the 2022 Stan Series 'Joe vs Carole'. Sophie also runs the social media for Studio One, using the knowledge she has gained from her marketing and PR bachelors at UQ.

Her passion lies in teaching the next generation and empowering young people to be the best dancers they can be. She is all about staying up to date with the latest industry trends in both training methods, choreography and social media!

Miss Keeley is a skilled dance professional with deep roots in performance and education. Keeley trained from age 3 to 17 at the Beverley Prange Dance Centre in Rockhampton. Keeley earned a diploma in elite dance and performance from the Queensland College
of Dance. Keeley has performed extensively around Queensland including performances with the Dolphins NRL dance squad. Keeley also runs a choreography and filming business. She loves teaching tap and jazz technique and is passionate about sharing her love
of dance with our Studio One community.