2008 SCPA Staff
Introduced by Lydia

Artistic Director:
Lydia McNamara
Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Stretch, Contortion, Cheerleading, Boys Street Beat, Dance Team - Wagga & Tumut
Manager:
Tim McNamara
Training & Assessment and Props Construction.
Cheryl Disljenkovic
Reception - Wagga
Cheryl has been with us so long now I can't even remember her starting day! You will catch Cheryl on Wednesday and Thursday in Wagga always with a smile and a skip in her step! Cheryl brightens your day!
Carol Skey
Reception - Wagga
Carol knows everything- any date, time or place, she's the girl to ask. I may write the notes, but I ask her also! And if she doesn't know right there, go to the car. She has her file with all nots in it! We love Carol - you will catch her in Wagga on Monday and Tuesday.
Harry King
Reception & Theatrical - Wagga & Tumut
My dad... he joins the SCPA Family this yeah and although may think he knows the answer to every question... when he doesn't, he certainly will find out for you! Mr King is also the studio cleaner.. many talents dad!!!
Miss Anne Reardon
Ballet Teacher - Wagga
An accomplished Dancer/Performer, Miss Anne comes from a wealth of knowledge and is the greatest asset to SCPA training our ballerina's, Adult Tap & Ballet.
Larissa King
Stretch, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Cheerleading, Hip Hop & Dance Team - Wagga & Tumut
Not only my baby sister, but an accomplished dancer/performer. Having trained in all facet of dance/acrobatics, now Larissa loves to specialize in contemporary and stretch - a mother of 2, Larissa is still every bit the performer currently performing with the hit show VIP. Larissa travels from Sydney every week to teach our young stars of the future. Larissa's career highlights also include 12 months on board the Superstar Leo Asian Tour show girl.
Emily Tokley
Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Boys Street Beat, Recreational Song & Dance - Wagga & Tumut
Anyone being fortunate to see this young lady perform will know what I mean when I simply say FABULOUS! Emily trains continually in all facets of dance and specializes in teaching Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap from Tiny Tots to Adults. Emily is a Level 7 tapper with Glenn Wood (there are only 9 levels) and she is currently a performer in our Elite Team.
Ellie Colvin
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Dance Team - Wagga
As mentioned above...anyone being fortunate to see this young lady perform will know what I mean when I simply say AMAZING! Ellie also trains in all facets of dance and specializes in teaching Jazz, Tap and lyrical, and is the choreographer for our Sapphires Dance Team. Ellie is a performer in our Elite team.
Rachelle Ashcroft
Cheerleading Coach - Wagga
Rachelle is our Cheerleading coach and fantastic! We love having Rachelle on board with her welath of knowledge from the industry. There is no stopping us when we are together and last year Rachelle saw to it that our squads placed and won titles at both State Championships and Nationals for Cheerleading/Dance!
Vanessa Gollasch
Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Contemporary - Wagga & Tumut
This girl is just simply clever - from teaching, dancing, performing to making our website, designing our programs... there's no stopping her! Vanessa is our Classical teacher in Tumut who also specializes in Contemporary and Lyrical. Vanessa trains in all facets of dance and is a performer in our Elite team.
Gerri Griinke
Jazz, Tap and Stretch - Wagga and Tumut
Naomi Hammond
Ballet and Tap - Wagga
Naomi comes to us this year with a wealth of knowledge from Sydney. Currently studying at CSU, Naomi is teaching classes at SCPA in Classical (Primary), Tap (Level 4) and specializes in Boys Street Beat classes.
Samuel (Billy) Avo
Theatrical - Wagga
Our "gorgeous" theatrical teacher. Billy, also a chef and Drama major is a wonderful asset to SCPA - he brings with him enthusiasm, knowledge and a complete love for what he does!
Student Teachers 2008
Eden Holmes;
Acrobatics, Senior Tap & Jazz
Millie Disljenkovic;
Tiny Tots Jazz, Tap & Ballet
Samantha Gilmour;
Pre Junior tap, jazz & ballet
Claire Colvin;
Junior Jazz & Tap
Amy Toole;
Jazz, tap and ballet
Jess Dunn;
Acrobatics & costume room organiser