Nicole Tiffany Bradford
Principal/Director BDA (formed 1991)
FR4 (R.A.D) A.C.H.P.E.R. Accredited Level 3

Teaches:
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Theatrical, Aerobics and Stage class. Oversees all ballet exam preparation. Private lessons

Nicole is the founder and principal of the school and oversees all operations. She has been dancing from three years of age and her resume of dance and choreographic assignments over the past 20 years is extensive. She has a passion for dance perfection and as a mother of two very active girls knows how to get the best from your child.

Resume:

Film (Bollywood)

2001 "Love Challenge" Sydney.

2001 "Love Challenge" The making of (Documentary) Sydney.

2000 "Soldiers" Sydney.

1999 "Fire of Love" Sydney. (All directed by well known Indian movie star and director Mr. Feroz Kahn)
Television

2009
Channel 10 "So you think you can Dance" 2009 series - Assistant production

 

2008

Foxtel Nickelodeon Channel's Kids Choice Awards 2008 - Assistant Production 


2007
Big Brother 07 Finale Show Pantomine Choreographer. Channel Ten, Southern Star / Endemol.

2004
Rugby World Cup. Rugby on the house (Roy and HG) Peter Rix management.

2002 Effie on the house special. Peter Rix management. (Choreographer)

2001 Foxtel "Its your Go" Doug Parkinson special. (Choreographer)

1999-2000 "Gym Jam Club" Channel nine network. Childrens fitness and activities program. (Choreographer and Presenter) Fit TV.

1996 Myers "One Event" Series of 6 Commercials Choreographed and featured in for National TV Campaign.

1994 Channel 7 Identification commercial Choreographed and featured in.

1993 Channel 7 Identification commercial Choreographed and featured in.

1992 Channel 7 Identification commercial Choreographed and featured in.
Stage

2008
Wakisa Project - Blacktown City Council - Choreography

2008
Dance Expo - Homebush Bay

2005 Dance expo - Homebush Bay Choreographed own team of dancers and Martial Artists for Australias largest dance expo at Homebush Bay after being selected from auditions conducted throughout Australia and New Zealand.

2005 Bradford Dance academy invited to perform at Seaworld and Dreamworld on Gold Coast.

2004 Dance Expo - Homebush Bay.

2002 Dance Expo - Homebush Bay.

2000-2005
Choreographed various shows including :
Carols by Candlelight.
Starlight Foundation.
Madonna Cover show.
Kylie Cover Show.
Mo Awards.

1989-1990 42nd Street featured dancer Her Majestys Theatre Sydney.



 

Diana Ho
Ballet Coordinator
BA (Media / Communications)

Aust Fitness Network

Teaches: Ballet, Pilates

Born in Singapore, Diana moved across borders to complete her university studies in Media and Communications. Diana is a dancer with Ecole Ballet Studios and was a student teacher there for 2 years during her RAD teacher's training. Currently, she works as a freelance teacher and enjoys teaching children and teenagers.



Cassie Simaitis

Teaches: Contemporary, Hip Hop

Cassie danced at BDA for 10 years, Studied performing arts at The McDonald College, Studied full time dance at Brent Street,  is currently completing BBO diploma of teaching, 2009-2011 Showgirl dancer for John Elvis Collins, 2011 Showgirl dancer in (Walking in Memphis) show, Dancer and hostess at Smithfield RSL. Teaching Dance for four years. 


 

Daniella Boynton / Luke Leonard

Teaches: Junior Jazz and Tap / Cheerleading

Luke has been dancing with BDA for 8 years. He has represented the school in eisteddfods and various dance expos. In 2003 he won the in-house award for Tap and in the same year won the coveted Student of the year. Lukes goal is to excel in all forms of dance at the highest level.

Daniella has been dancing with BDA for 6 years. In 2006 she won Student of the year. She recently won the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod for Trio Jazz and was a performer in the winning school of this yearsRock Eisteddfod Challenge.

 

 

Carissa Waford

Teaches: Cheerleading

Carissa has danced at BDA for over 4 years. She is currently cheerleading for the Sydney Kings (formerly with Parramatta Eels). She is also professionally singing and dancing and pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. She is working on recording and is teaching dancing at various dance schools. She recently won runner up Miss Inside Sport. She has featured in a Wolfmother film clip, a Subway commercial and has been a model for Inside Sport magazine.