In 1992 Anne founded the North Shore Dance Academy, which is now one of Sydney’s leading ballet and dance schools.  With her dedication, commitment and first class faculty, Anne has nurtured many students to successful careers in the Australian Ballet and dance companies throughout the world.  

Actively participating in Australia’s dance community, Anne is an Associate and a Mentor for teacher training for the Royal Academy of Dance, SODA committee member and member of the Sydney Eisteddfod Advisory Panel.

OLIVIA ANSELL
Olivia achieved her ARAD, is a graduate of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and was a scholarship student at the Alvin Ailey American Dance School and the 1996 American Dance Festival.  Olivia works within the entertainment industry as a director, choreographer, teacher, writer and performer.  She is currently the director/choreographer for Sydney’s Luna Park street theatre entertainment and hosts and directs numerous corporate events.
 
RENEE CURRIE
Renee graduated with distinction from Queensland University of Technology's (QUT) Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (dance performance) in Brisbane.  During her time at QUT, Renee worked with Australian and international choreographers and performed in the International Dance Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Renee has choreographed for stage and film and was invited to work with prominent Australian contemporary dance companies.
 
OLGA ILINA
After graduating from the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Moscow, with honours, Olga joined the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet and became a soloist performing in numerous ballets.  Olga toured with the Bolshoi in Japan, Italy, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Greece and USA. 
 
PHILIPPA JANU     
Philippa trained at North Shore Dance Academy and completed her RAD exams and performed in various prize-winning eisteddfod groups.

GRANT KENNEDY
Grant studied piano, pipe organ and musical theory during his secondary schooling before embarking on a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws at UNSW.  During his tertiary study he played piano for NSDA and this re-ignited his passion for classical music and the arts.  As a ballet pianist Grant plays for the Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company and the Royal Academy of Dance.   

CHRISANTHI NAGENDRA
Born in Sri Lanka, Chris completed her training for four years in London at the Arts Educational Trust School and London College of Dance and Drama.  In 1985 Chris returned to Sydney and has been teaching and adjudicating since then.  Chris enjoys travelling the world as an adjudicator and examiner of the Royal Academy of Dance.

MARIE OAKLEY
Marie achieved her Royal Academy of Dance Advanced 2 (ARAD) and her Royal Academy of dance teaching qualification.  Marie trained at North Shore Dance Academy and participated in many prize-winning ballet and National Character groups. 
 
ELISE OSBORNE
Elise achieved her ARAD after completing her Advanced 2 exam.  Elise teaches jazz, ballet and contemporary dance and is CDA jazz qualified. 
 
BELLA SWARTZBERG
Bella danced with the Johannesburg Festival Ballet Company (the forerunner for PACT Ballet).  After teaching for many years she was appointed an examiner for AIDT in tap and modern, and NSDT for ballet.  Bella is an examiner for ADV/ADAP and is a member of the Australian Dance Adjudicators (ADA).  She is a life member of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).

JAMES TAYLOR
James trained at the Royal Ballet School, London, and won a scholarship to the Paris Opera School.  He danced leading roles for the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet.  James came to Sydney and performed with Sydney Dance Company and is now enjoying teaching and adjudicating.