M E E T O U R T E A M
elizabeth buchanan
CO-DIRECTOR
Elizabeth is lucky enough to call Seriously Dance her own & works continuously to provide a supportive & welcoming place for students to experience the arts. She is dedicated to fostering a love of dance while making sure all students are recognised for their individual talent.
tyson buchanan
CO-DIRECTOR
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Having over two decades of experience in management, Tyson heads up the the Seriously Dance management team & works tirelessly to ensure the studio runs without a hitch. Tyson is a welcoming & friendly face at reception & often the first of our team that you will speak with or meet here at Seriously Dance.
katherine blake
ACROBATICS
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Katherine believes in giving students of all ages, backgrounds & abilities the opportunity to be involved in the dance community. Starting at a young age Miss Kat is qualified in all styles of dance & holds a double degree in Education & Fine Arts. Miss Kat has a particular love for Hip Hop & Acrobatics. Seriously Dance has had the pleasure of having Miss Kat in our dance family since 2015.
deahna wilson
ACROBATICS / CONTEMPORARY / TINY TEAM
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Deahna is passionate about caring for her students mental & physical wellbeing throughout their dance journey & strives to create a supportive environment in every class. She began dancing at a young age & has trained in various styles including RAD, Vaganova & CSTD. Deahna graduated from QUT in 2021 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance & is continuing on with her Masters Degree in Teaching.
mina park
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET
Originally from South Korea, Mina has been a Registered RAD teacher since 2005 as well as a Pilates Instructor. Mina is a kind, friendly & supportive teacher who strives to bring the best out of her students while having fun in the process. We were lucky to have Miss Mina join our dance family in 2021.
janet nelson
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET
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Janet began dancing at an early age and received training in a variety of dance forms including ballet,
jazz, tap, folk dance and contemporary. Over her career Janet has taught both locally and overseas.
She has attained a Bachelor of Arts (Dance) Degree and a Certificate IV in Assessment and
Workplace Training. In addition she has Teaching Diplomas from RAD and CSTD. Janet is a
registered RAD teacher.
Janet likes to share her passion for the arts, especially dance to all her students.
sidney shen
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET
Sidney completed her dance studies at QUT with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and is a registered RAD teacher. She has been classically trained and loves to share her passion for dance in teaching. Sidney is currently doing a Certificate IV in Dance with Raw Dance Company and she is always looking for chances to learn new skills and sharing it with her students. She is a patient and caring teacher who wants to challenge each dancer and help students develop their love for dance.
alex palmisano
DANCE TECHNIQUE / JAZZ / ACROBATICS
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Alex promotes self-confidence, self-respect, discipline and appreciation through the art of dance. With almost 30 years of experience as a Dancer and 10 years of experience as a Dance Teacher, her holistic method allows her to inspire her students and pass on her passion for dance. She is a disciplined and respected teacher while maintaining a strong, caring bond with her students. Miss Alex has been a teacher at Seriously Dance since 2022.
gemma liddell
JAZZ / TAP / CONTEMPORARY / TINY TEAM
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Gemma is an all-rounder trained in all styles of dance, however she specialises in Contemporary dance & RAD Classical Ballet. Hailing from a small town in NSW Gemma is both a dance teacher and performer. She strives to bring out each dancers individual talents and encourages students to work their hardest no matter what stage of their dance journey they are on. Gemma is a new fresh face at Seriously Dance in 2023.
abbie little
JAZZ / ACROBATICS
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Abbie is a Sunshine Coast based teacher & choreographer with over 10 years of dance training in all styles of dancing. Abbie has a special interest in choreography & commercial dance as well as younger student development, Abbie is a encouraging & inspiring teacher. Her Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management allows Abbie to support her student, focus on Safe Dance Practices & pass her knowledge onto the next generation of dancers. Abbie is joining the Seriously Dance team for the first time in 2023.
rita wu
BALLET / TRADITIONAL CHINESE​
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Rita began her dance journey at a young age through the well known Beijing Dance Academy in China studying Classical Ballet. After moving to Australia in 2017, Rita continued her training under former QLD Ballet Principle Dancer Mr. Hao Bin. Rita is currently studying her Bachelor of Teaching at UQ & aims to pass her knowledge & passion for dance to all of her students. She wishes to inspire her students to dance with all of their heart.