THE TOEPAZ TEAM

Toepaz pride themselves on our highly qualified, passionate and exceptional Teaching Staff who are highly respected in the Dance and Entertainment Industry.
We employ teachers that are experienced, dependable, and responsible and that have the knowledge and qualifications that is required for the range of levels and age group being taught.
All teaching staff all requires to hold a ‘Working with Children Check’ and are Fully Vaccinated to become a staff member at Toepaz.
We also have our friendly Administration Team who is in the office every day Monday - Saturday during specific class times.
We also run a student teacher training program called The DanceStep Program, read more below!

Meet Our Passionate Team

Diploma in Dance Teaching and Management
2 Years Full Time Dance Training - Industry School of Dance
SFD Ballet & Jazz Teaching Certificate
Pilates Mat Certification
Pilates Reformer Certification
PBT Certification - Progressing Ballet Technique
Co-founder of 'ONE' - Charity based Performing Arts Show - Raising over $13,000 towards Bush Fires
WINNER of the Small Business Award Category for the 2020/2021 Whitehorse Excellence Business Awards.
Workshops: ATOD, SFD, RAD Ballet, Contemporary Floor Work and Improvisation, Acrobatique, Pilates Pregnancy and Post Natal.

STEPHANIE NELSON

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF TOEPAZ DANCE STUDIO/ TOEPAZ ACADEMY

Meet the Team

  • ALYSHA

    STUDIO MANAGER AND 2IC

    Soloist & Competition Teacher & Advanced Acrobatics Teacher and Administration

  • EMMA

    DIRECTOR OF THE
    PERFORMANCE PATHWAY PROGRAM
    Musical Theatre, Pre Primary, Singing and Screen and Administration

  • ELISE

    Senior Ballet Coordinator
    SFD Ballet Examination Teacher and Pointe Conditioning

  • HOLLY

    Junior Ballet/Jazz Coordinator

    SFD Examination Teacher Ballet/Jazz and Technique Teacher

  • MADDY

    Open Classes, Competition Teacher

    and Technique Teacher

  • CHARLOTTE

    Open Classes, Acrobatics/ Technique

    and Competition Classes

  • CAITLIN

    Pre Primary Teacher, Cheer and

    Acrobatics Teacher

  • NATASHA

    SFD Teacher, Open Classes

    & Hip Hop Crews

  • PAM

    Singing Teacher and PPP Co Director

  • TERI

    Technique Classes and Competition

    Teacher

  • ELISHA

    Hip Hop Crews and Open Classes

  • TAHLIA

    Hip Hop

  • KIERAN

    Singing Teacher/ Musical Theatre/ Acting and PPP Teacher

THE DANCE STEP PROGRAM

Toepaz Dance Studio are a registered affiliate studio since 2018 and a member of the DanceStep Student Education Program.  Offered in partnership with studio teachers, DanceStep empowers students to take care of others and guides them to be leaders and role model. The program covers student teaching skills such as behaviour management, different learning needs and styles, Safe Dance Principles and Anatomy to name just a few. 
These concepts are broken down to be taught in a sequential and age appropriate way to children from 10 years +
Whether students are considering a career in dance teaching or otherwise, the DanceStep student teacher program is a great preparation for many aspects of life.
With the inclusion of DanceStep Student Education Program at Toepaz Dance Studio our young dancers have a framework where they can contribute to the community in a positive way.

Past students of the DanceStep program have experienced increased levels of confidence and have learnt patience, empathy, communication skills and how to take initiative in different situations. 
As affiliate members of the DanceStep Student Education Program, it is wonderful for us to be able to provide this opportunity for our dancers to flourish not only as young people, but to also watch them grow into competent and confident student teachers and student leaders.

Student Teaching Education Program