INSPIRE, CREATE, ACHIEVE
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!
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!
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 with our Junior BIM students in 2024 and also help grow our Eisteddfod Teams!
Nicola Marano
Teacher
Nicky began dancing at the age of 3 on the Atherton tablelands. Through eisteddfods and exams, it became clear that she was in love with all thing’s ballet and dance. At age 8 Nicky moved to Brisbane where she continued her training through Theatre & Dance, Classical Coaching Australia and Brisbane City Youth Ballet. Nicky grew up learning Ballet (RAD, Cecchetti, Vaganova), Pilates, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Aerial silks and Musical Theatre. After successfully auditioning for QDSE full time Ballet, Nicky graduated with Honours + for her RAD advanced 2, FATD Jazz and FATD tap teachers’ exams and went on to complete her CBTS RAD teaching certificate and is a current registered teacher. She furthered her ballet studies at the National Theatre Ballet in Melbourne and spent time in the Milwaukee ballet where she caught the travel bug and auditioned for Royal Caribbean cruises where she spent time performing incredible musical theatre shows along with Tango, Ballroom, Aerial silks and Harness work in Aerial shows. After many years at Sea, Nicky met her husband right here in Mossman where she now calls home with her children. She is so excited to be able to share her love of ballet once again. She is a self-professed ballet nerd. You can find her at all hours of the evening live-streaming international ballet competitions online. Nicky’s favourite thing about Ballet is that it is for everyone.
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.
Chloe Barton
Assistant 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!
Emilie Pedemay
Assistant 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.
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.
Sophie Ziesler
Assistant Teacher
Sophie has been dancing now for a number of years and has shown natural leadership ability and fantastic dance skills. She studies most genres including Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary and is also a great asset to the Performance 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.
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.
