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Our Team

Passionate about imparting their love for dance and cheer onto young dancers and cheerleaders within the Penrith region, the teachers at Excite are committed to ensuring each students experience is a positive one. Excite teachers are experienced, dedicated and qualified in the genres they teach, providing your child with exceptional dance and cheer tuition.

Kerry Richardson, Principal of Excite Dance & Cheer, inspiring confidence, excellence and community through dance education

Kerry Richardson

Principal Teacher

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Academy X

Director

Head of Junior School Natalie Smith creating a nurturing and confidence-building environment for children

Head of Junior School

Kate Lazare teaching safe tumbling skills while building confidence and resilience

Tumbling

Jake Murray inspiring rhythm, musicality and performance skills through tap dance

Tap

Cheer and tumbling instructor Imogen Scully helping athletes develop confidence and teamwork

Tumbling & Allstar Cheer

Kaiyen Biasi developing well-rounded dancers through jazz, hip hop and lyrical training

Jazz, Hip Hop & Lyrical

International performer Max Ostler helping dancers develop artistry, strength and technical precision

Lyrical & Technique

Molly Shaw nurturing young dancers through fun and engaging early childhood classes

Molly Shaw

Little Dynamites

Lani Elmer mentoring young dancers in a positive and family-focused studio environment

Lani Elmer

Cheer

Liv Garland is a lyrical specialist supporting confident and expressive performers

Lyrical

Angela Mico inspiring creativity, confidence and performance skills through hip hop and jazz training

Hip Hop & Jazz

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Academy X

Educational Supervisor

Classical ballet teacher Kristen Brookman developing strong technical foundations in young dancers

Kristen Brookman

Classical Ballet

Allstar cheer specialist Brooke Bowne supporting athletes in a positive team environment

Allstar Cheer

Former Excite student turned teacher and international performer Abby White mentoring the next generation of dancers

Abby Faith White

Hip Hop, Jazz & Lyrical

International performer Ryley Shaw inspiring confident performers through musical theatre and Broadway jazz

Musical Theatre, Heels, Broadway Jazz

Tara Stoll supporting technical excellence through jazz and technique training

Jazz & Technique

Lachlan Dearing inspiring the next generation of musical theatre performers

Lachlan Dearing

Musical Theatre

Abbey McPherson helping dancers strengthen technique and achieve their goals

Abbey McPherson

Technique

Highly acclaimed Cooper Cossettini creating engaging classes that encourage growth, teamwork and self-expression

Cooper Cossettini

Lyrical & Contemporary

Administrative team member Jo Scully helping create a welcoming experience for students and families

Admin

Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher Evangeline Doust providing quality classical ballet education

Evangeline Doust

Classical Ballet

RAD Registered Teacher

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Academy X

Educational Supervisor

International performer Jaiden Caltabiano specialising in Jazz and technique to support student development and performance success

Jaiden Caltabiano

Jazz & Technique

Keira Wall mentoring young athletes through supportive and engaging coaching

Tumbling & Allstar Cheer

RAD Registered Teacher and Examiner Sandra Griffin delivering high-quality classical ballet training

Classical Ballet

RAD Registered Teacher

Charlotte Bowden helping students develop confidence, technique and creativity through dance

Charlotte Bowden

Hip Hop, Jazz & Lyrical

Natalya Gauci inspiring versatile dancers through quality training across multiple styles

Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop & Tap

Ella Formby encouraging creativity, storytelling and performance confidence

Ella Formby

Musical Theatre

Baylee McPherson inspiring dancers to develop strong technique and confidence

Baylee McPherson

Technique

Michael Flores mentoring dancers to achieve confidence, musicality and stage presence

Michael "Milo" Flores

Hip Hop

Friendly administrative team member Kelly Horne assisting students and families throughout their dance journey

Kelly Horne

Admin

Assistant Teachers

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Alina

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Ashlee

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Brodie

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Brooklyn

Ella

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Emma

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Isabelle

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Jasmine

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Mia

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Monique

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Marlee

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Sophie

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Zoe

Teacher training program fostering the next generation of educators

Zoey

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