Meet Our TEACHERS
At Leisa Payne School of Dance, we take pride in delivering a high quality dance experience led by expert instructors. Our innovative and dedicated teachers continuously introduce new and exciting programs to inspire growth and creativity. We are committed to helping every student reach their full potential by fostering a collaborative environment where students and teachers work together to achieve their goals. Sharing our passion and knowledge for dance with our students is at the heart of everything we do.
PASSIONATE, DEDICATED & NUTURING
LEISA PAYNE
OWNER & DIRECTOR
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A.R.A.D. Registered Teacher
R.A.D. Teacher’s Diploma
R.A.D. Member CSTD
Adjudicator
Acrobatic Arts Teacher’s Certificate M1
Peta Comelli
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER
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BFA Dance Science
Member CSTD
Yoga Certificate
Pilates Certificate
Strength & Conditioning Certificate
Acrobatic Arts M1, M2 Certificate
Barre Fitness Certificate from IBBFA
KIARA WATKIN
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER
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Advanced Diploma Of Dance – Australian Conservatoire Of Ballet (Melbourne)
Diploma In Music Theatre – Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance (Melbourne)
Certificate IV in Pilates and Fitness
Xtend Barre Certification
Acrobatic Arts Teacher’s Certificate M1
Dance Adjudicator
Performer with Resort World Genting Malaysia
Performer with Legoland Malaysia Resort
LAUREN SIMPSON
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER
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CSTD Modern Jazz Teachers Certificate
CSTD Tap Teachers Certificate
Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts – ED5 Performing Art College (Sydney)
Performer with Royal Caribbean
ROBYN FRANKE
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER
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Diploma of Dance Q.D.S.E.
Diploma of Dance Ballettschule der Hamburgischen Staatsoper
Diploma of Childhood Education
International Pilates Studio & Matwork Practitioner
MICKEELEY SIPPEL
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER
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CSTD Modern Jazz Teachers Certificate
Acrobatic Arts M1 & M2 Certificate
Acrodance Preschool Certificate
Alixa Flexibility and Contortion M1 & M2 Certificate
Aerial Arts Hoop Certificate
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
CHLOE POWELL
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER
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A.R.A.D Queensland Ballet Junior & Senior Extension Programs
Ballet Theatre of QLD seasons 2010/2011, 2011/2012 and 2012/2013
Joffrey School of Ballet Traineeship – New York 2014
Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy Pre-Professional Program 2014-2015
CAITLYN SCHURMANN
VOCAL TEACHER
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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Member of ANATS
20+ Years in Music Tuition & Performance Pedagogy (Voice)
ABIGAIL VICKERS
TEACHER & CHOREOGRAPHER
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Acrobatic Arts Teachers Certificate M1
All CSTD Jazz, Contemporary and RAD Ballet exams completed.