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
	2007 2004	Big Brother 07 Finale Show Pantomine Choreographer. Channel Ten, Southern Star / Endemol. 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
	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	Danceexpo Homebush Bay.
	2002	Danceexpo 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.

Nikki Godinez
Assistant Director
BHSc (Syd)

Teaches:
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. Oversees all Eisteddfod solo, duo and troupe pieces. Private lessons

Nikki has been dancing since she was three years of age and has been with Bradford Dance Academy since the age of eight. She has been teaching at Bradford Dance Academy for over 10 years starting out as a student teacher at the age of thirteen. In 2002 when Nikki was just eighteen she was offered the role of Assistant Director. She has trained in all styles of dance including RAD Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Theatrical Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, Contemporary and Lyrical. Nikki is passionate about teaching and aims to continue to mentor and guide all students to excellence through dance and performance.

Resume:
Throughout her dance career she has performed as a featured dancer in many professional and corporate events that include the Rugby World Cup (Sydney Opera House), Mo Awards (Sydney Entertainment Centre), World Kickboxing Championships (Penrith Panthers) and a 1960s music show "Surf City" that toured local clubs. Furthermore she has been featured on the popular childrens program "The Gym Jam Club" (Channel 9), Foxtels Country Music Channel and also was featured in an Indian Bollywood movie shot on Sydney Harbour. Nikki completed 2-unit Dance for her HSC in 2001 scoring in the top 6% of the state and was invited to showcase her solo performance at "Callback" at the Sydney Opera House. To further complement her dance teaching Nikki went on to study at the University of Sydney and gain a Bachelor of Health Sciences that covered anatomy, physiology, and health and exercise psychology.

Diana Ho
Ballet Coordinator
BA (Media / Communications)

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.

Lisa Woodward
BA (Theatre Studies / English) Grad Dip.Ed.

Teaches: Drama / Theatresports

Lisa is a qualified primary school teacher with a passion for the theatre. She was a founding member of NUTS (the New South Wales University Theatrical Society) and a graduate of UNSW's arts degree, majoring in Theatre Studies and English. She has a graduate diploma in education and years of experience in community theatre and drama teaching. Lisa's credits include acting, stage management and directing. Lisa also works as a health and drug educator and presents educational puppet shows at pre-schools.

Her personal and professional goal is to assist young people to become creative, articulate and confident through drama. In the last six months Lisa has returned to acting, performing the role of "Maria" in the Peninsular Theatre Company's production of Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night" and in January 07 acted in a play during the "Short and Sweet" play festival at Newtown.

Carissa Walford

Teaches: Cheerleading, Jazz and Tap

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.

Stephanie Georgiadis

Teaches: Ballet and Contemporary

Miss Stephanie has been with BDA for over 10 years. She has won 1st place for Ballet and Contemporary in numerous eisteddfods, gained distinctions in Grade 5 (100%) and Intermediate Foundation Ballet exams. Currently she is at Advanced 1. She has appeared in Dance Train magazine and attended many RAD ballet workshops. In 2005 she won Senior of the year, in 2000 and 2005 she won the BDA scholarship (our highest award). Her personal goal is to be an actor and go to NIDA when she finishes school. At BDA she wants to help children progress in ballet to the highest level.

Natalie Coliveto / Taahliah Armstrong-Haas

Teaches: Singing

Natalie has won a number of competitions and currently holds the title of Junior Performer Of The Year in the prestigious Music and Arts Talent Search, an award that Natalie wears with great pride. Setting the stage on fire wherever she appears, Natalie keeps audiences mesmerized with her powerful voice and charming persona. Natalie has appeared with the many of this countries great artists including Frank Ifield, Geoff Harvey, Peter Byrne, John Devlin, Melinda Schneider, James Blundell and Jon Stevens just to mention a few. Rhythm and blues, soul, rock or ballads Natalie sings from the heart, with feeling and gusto, the power of her voice leaving audiences craving for more. Receiving a standing ovation from 800 entertainers and guests at the 2004Mo Awards was one of the many highlights in Natalie's young singing career. TV appearances include the Footy Show and Channel 7s Sunrise. She was recently selected to perform the Australian National Anthem at Telstra Stadium, Sydney in front of a crowd of 65,000 people, for the Wallabies Vs the Springboks test match in July 2005. Natalie is currently completing a Bachelor of Music, majoring in contemporary voice performance at the Australian Institute of Music. Natalie combines both her studies and music to help her achieve her aim of maintaining a long and successful career in the entertainment industry.

Taahlia has extensive singing & music training gained from over 10 years in the industry. A former SCECGS Redlands and Queenwood student she has completed Certificates I & II in Contemporary Music (voice) and Contemporary Music Theory & Aural Tutor. She is a personal vocal teacher for students in the North Shore Area. She is has aBachelors in Contemporary Music (voice). Being one of 9 siblings she adores children & is more than capable of dealing with young adults. She describes herself as having a loving and friendly nature which makes others feel welcome and comfortable.

Stacey Falzon

Teaches: Ballet

Miss Stacey has danced at BDA for 14 years, 10 of which were dedicated to Ballet. In 1998 she won 1st place in Jazz and in 2000 and 2002 she was Student of the year. She has always achieved consistently high grades in her ballet exams, currently at foundation level. Her goal is to achieve her best and to help others do the same.

Kieren Godinez / Daniella Boynton / Luke Leonard

Teaches: Junior Jazz and Tap

Kieren has been dancing with BDA for 14 years. In 2006 she received 1st place for Jazz and 1st place for Tap in the BDA In-house Competition. From 2001 to 2004 her school was in the premier division of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge which she was a performer. Her aim is to achieve the best possible results in teaching while still having fun.

Luke has been dancing with BDA for 6 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 4 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.

   Cassie Simaitis / Karina Marchetta

Teaches: Junior Jazz and Tap

Cassie has been dancing with BDA for 12 years. In 2007 she won senior student of the year. She gained 1st place in the Castle Hill Jazz Eisteddfod for the last three years. She has been accepted into McDonald College of Performing Arts for 2008.

Karina has been dancing with BDA for 5 years. In 2007 she won the BDA most consistent effort award. In 2007 she gained 1st place for her Solo in the Campbelltown Eisteddford. She has been accepted into McDonald College of Performing Arts for 2008.  

   Bree Richards 

Teaches: Hip Hop

Bree is formally trained in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Musical, Theatre, Funk, HipHop, and Acting. She has an impressive CV and her qualifications include; Brent Street Studio’s Cert IV in Performing Arts. Nida Camera Techniques. 2004, Nida Acting to Camera. 2007, Tvi Studio’s 5 day Intensive Workshop. 2007, West Coast Dance Explosion Workshop. 2007, Project Moda-Passion for Dance Workshop 2008. Work Experience 2003- “ Hats off Charity Benefit” – Dancer, 2003- International Flag Ceremony- Dancer, 2003- NRL Grand Final, Back- up for Kelly Clarkson- Singer/Dancer, 2005- Pilot for MTV HipHop Idol, 2005- Tequila Girl- Promotional Dancer London UK, 2006- Coke Zero Commercial- Featured Dancer, 2007- MTV commercial- Featured Actor, 2007- SYMT Musical Society- Fame- Dancer, 2007- Entertainment Store- Dorothy’s Dance Party Show- Dancer Brisbane, 2007- Entertainment Store- Mini National Tour- The Dot Show- Dancer, 2007- Opening of New Optus Venue- Dancer, 2007- Choreographer for Southern Star Productions, Pilot for Game Show, 2007- Seany B Film Clip- Be Good To Me- Dancer and 2008- Tutor For Brightstars Talent Agency Workshops- HipHop and Acting