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Saskia Turner

Principal

Saskia started as a student at Bodies in Motion Dance School when she was 14yrs old, became a student teacher at 15, and then passed her Dance Teaching Certificate with Southern Federation of Dance at 19yrs old.  Saskia grew up sitting her dance exams with the SFD, receiving Honours with Distinction, the highest mark possible, placing her at the top 1% of students tested nationally. In 2011, Saskia relocated to Brisbane to study dance fulltime with RAW Dance Company. Here, she studied many subjects such as; jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, break, popping and locking, circus, salsa, gymnastics, Pilates, yoga, nutrition, drama, musical theatre and singing- just to name a few! Saskia had the opportunity to perform with RAW Dance Company on several occasions across Brisbane, as well as learning from some of the best teachers in Australia; such as Jack Chambers and Kelley Abbey. Saskia Graduated from RAW Dance Company’s Full-time course with a Cert IV in Dance and Business and returned to Mossman to take over BIM in 2012. She is also a member of the Southern Federation of Dance and Australian Teachers of Dance. Saskia has a passion for all things dance and is committed to sharing this with her students. She is often contracted out to schools across the region to teach workshops and assessment pieces too. Saskia often spends her Sundays at The Clink Theatre, choreographing their annual musicals which are enjoyed by the local community! She believes that dance is a truly beautiful art form that helps to improve creativity, musicality and confidence to both children and adults! Something she is very proud to share with so many different people each week!

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Prue Borzi

Teacher

Prue has been dancing for over 35 years. She started dancing when she was 5 years old, and continued throughout her teenage years studying ballet, tap, jazz, afro, funk and hip hop under the Norwest College of Dance in NSW. She holds a Certificate of Dance Teaching from the Queensland University of Technology and has also completed the Southern Federation of Dance Teaching Certificate. Miss Prue was the principal of Bodies in Motion from 2001-2011. She has a passion for teaching and believes that all students can achieve their very best with good technical training, safe dance practices and hard work. Miss Prue brings a wealth of knowledge to the team and is looking forward to working with our Adults and Ballet students again in 2024! Consistent across the board!

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Zea-Sian Moisel

Teacher

Zea-Sian started dancing at the age of 7. She trains in Jazz, Tap, Song & Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary and private singing lessons. She is also heavily involved in our Eisteddfod Teams, performing and competing solos and troupes across the region. Miss Zea has progressed through the teaching levels here at BIM over the last 6 years. During this time, she has developed fantastic relationships with her students and fellow teachers. You can often find Zea helping out around the studio in all facets. In 2023, Zea-Sian completed a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management with the Australian Teachers of Dancing and she also holds a silver level training certification with the READY SET DANCE program. Miss Zea is excited to work full time with all levels of BIM students in 2024 and also help grow our Eisteddfod Team by working with lots of new soloists in preparation for competitions this year!

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Nicola Marano

Teacher

Biography Coming soon............

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Jenn Kerr

Singing Teacher

Jenn grew up in a musical family and has been singing, dancing and playing the piano from an early age. She is a graduate of the Melba Conservatorium of Music and has pursued many performance opportunities both in Australia and Overseas. She has successfully obtained performance contracts in Taiwan, Singapore, England, Japan and India! In 2004, Jenn opened 'Creative Souls Studio' in Melbourne where she started to pass on her passion for singing to her younger students. In 2018, she relocated to Port Douglas and opened up a Port Douglas branch, where she continues to share her love of music to locals of the Douglas Shire! Jenn has been heavily involved in multiple Clink Theatre productions over the past 4 years, both on and off stage.

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Chloe Barton

Teacher

Chloe first started her journey at BIM in 2016. Since then, she has trained in many styles of dancing, developing fantastic relationships with students and teachers along the way! Miss Chloe has established herself as a fantastic role model in our BIM family as an assistant teacher for the past 2 years. Chloe is currently in her second year of studying her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching through the Australian Teachers of Dance and is excited to graduate Year 12 this year too! Miss Chloe also holds her silver level training certification for the READY SET DANCE program and is excited to take on more responsibility in our preschool department in 2024. Chloe is also a valued member of our Eisteddfod Team and competes both as a soloist and with her team throughout the year!

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Emilie Pedemay

Teacher

Emilie has been dancing for most of her life! She studies all genres of dance and is a well-rounded and naturally talented performer. She has grown up at BIM, sitting many dance exams and performing at countless competitions. Emilie received Honours for her Elementary Ballet and Level 8 Jazz exams and is also a regular award winner at both regional and national competitions. This year Miss Emilie will be studying a Certificate IV of Dance Teaching with the Australian Teachers of Dancing. After being an assistant here at BIM for the past 3 years, Emilie is excited to take the next level in her teaching career and run her own classes. Emilie displays fantastic qualities of what it takes to be a teacher and embodies everything we value here at BIM and the culture of our studio. Miss Emilie also holds her bronze level training certification for the READY SET DANCE program.

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Tilly Borzi

Assistant Teacher

Tilly was born into dance, quite literally! She is the daughter of previous BIM studio owner Prue Borzi. She has been dancing since she could walk and has studied all genres including Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Song & Dance and more. Under the guidance of our Senior Teaching team, Tilly will be assisting a number of classes in 2024 and is looking forward to developing her teaching experience over the next couple of years.

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Sophie Ziesler

Assistant Teacher

Sophie has been dancing now for a number of years nad has shown a natural leadership ability and fantastci dance skills. She studied most genres including Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary and is also a great asset to the Perfromance Teams. Under the guidance of our Senior Teaching team, Sophie will be assisting a number of classes in 2024 and is looking forward to developing her teaching experience over the next couple of years.

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Jody Pitt

Office Manager

Jody has been an employee and parent of Bodies in Motion Dance School for the past 20+ years. She thoroughly enjoys managing the office and the day to day running of the studio. She has extensive knowledge of all aspects of office management and event procedures and will be able to answer most of your queries. Please see Jody for all your enrolment, account, uniform and class enquiries.

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