The heart of House of Dance is the award-winning teaching and management staff, working passionately and endlessly to create the best possible dance experience for HOD's students and families.
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Our teaching staff boasts Tasmania's most-qualified dance educators. See our staff here!
MICHELLE WILLIAMS
Since opening the studio in 1999, Michelle manages all operations across all of HOD's classes and brands.
SHAYNE DAVIES
Director of Classical Ballet
One of Tasmania's most esteemed and respected ballet teachers, Shayne holds her RAD qualification and Bachelor of Dance (Hons).
KATE CRICHTON
Lyrical/Elite Squad Teacher
Kate operates our Elite Squad program, developing fitness and strength in HOD dancers with a Diploma in Pilates and Dance.
HAYLEY ROGERS
Theatrical/Technique Teacher
Hayley brings decades of dance and performance experience to HOD students, working to create a fun and exciting dance class!
NICHOLE SMITH
With her Bachelor of Creative Arts and Masters of Teaching, Nichole is a much loved dance/drama teacherin Hobart, teaching at Collegiate.
ELIANA LANING
After more than 10 years of training here at HOD, Eliana has transitioned into a strong acro and junior teacher.
NERISSA RICE
Office Manager/Tap Teacher
Nerissa manages the office at HOD, along with co-ordinating our costumes each year - and teaching all junior tap classes!
CASEY McCRICKARD
Theatrical/Hip Hop Teacher
Casey is a HOD legend; dancing here since a child, she has gained a Masters of Teaching, Diploma of Dance and adjudicator accred.
SUSIE HARRISON
Holding her RAD qualification and Bachelor of Dance (Hons), Susie delivers Tasmania's best baby ballet program.
EMILY BRAITHWAITE
Singing/Music Theatre Teacher
After gaining her Bachelor of Music and a Diploma of Musical Theatre in Melbourne, Emily works to create HOD's triple threat performers.
HANNAH LAWLESS
Junior Tap/Theatrical Teacher
Hannah is a long-time member of HOD, moving into a teaching role after years of dances and performances with the school.
