OWNER/DIRECTOR

Miss Zoe established Miss Zoe’s School of Dance in late 2006 and currently teaches across 3 studios. Miss Zoe has danced for over 30 years and has experience in a variety of styles ranging from ballet to hip hop. She has been teaching for the past 26 years and has experience in all styles but specialises in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. Miss Zoe has taught dance to people of all ages and abilities as well as to intellectually and physically disabled people.

2024 saw Miss Zoe win the Creative Entrepreneur category in the Flare Awards & she was also named as a FinalIst in the Businesswoman category of the Illawarra Women in Business Awards & the Outstanding Business Person category in the Illawarra & South Coast Local Business Awards. In 2018 & 2019 Miss Zoe was selected as a Finalist in the Most Outstanding Business Person of the Year category at the Illawarra & South Coast Local Business Awards. MZSOD was also nominated as a Finalist in the business category in 2017, 2020, 2021, & 2023 and we won the Most Outstanding Dance Studio Category in 2023, 2019 and 2018. In 2020 & 2019 we were also named as a Finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. 2023 saw Miss Zoe & the dance school named as a Finalist in the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards; and in 2024 was named a Finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards, the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards, the Illawarra & South Coast Local Business Awards, & the Illawarra Women in Business Awards.

Miss Zoe worked for years as a preschool teacher and hockey coach, Miss Zoe has also completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Wollongong and a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) at the University of New England.

Under Miss Zoe's guidance her students have successfully auditioned for Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, competed in local eisteddfods and competitions, performed at a variety of fetes, festivals, and community events, and enjoyed numerous successful end of year and mid year concert days. Miss Zoe's focus is on fun, fitness, and inclusion of all ages, body types, and abilities - no pressure is put on students and everyone has an equal opportunity to perform. Miss Zoe loves what she does and feels privileged to teach you and your children.

HEAD TEACHER

Miss Lilly-Rose has been dancing since 2010 and joined Miss Zoe’s in 2018. Lilly-Rose loves all styles of dance and has experience in jazz, hip hop, ballet and contemporary. Miss Lilly has been named a Finalist in the Youth Award in the 2023 Illawarra & South Coast Local Business Awards for her positive contribution to Miss Zoe’s.

Miss Lilly-Rose began student teaching in 2019, and stepped into a teaching role in 2020. She has quickly become a confident and well-loved teacher, earning her the Teacher of the Year award in 2021! She has a natural ability with younger children, being extremely encouraging and patient when helping them. She always strives to be a positive role model for the younger students to look up to.

Miss Lilly-Rose is a head teacher at Kiama Studio & is currently studying to be a primary teacher at UOW.

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Miss Issy has been dancing at Miss Zoe’s since 2011. She has experience in ballet, jazz, broadway jazz, contemporary, acrobatics and solo performances. Miss Issy loves all the opportunities to perform including fetes, flash mobs and concerts. She works hard in her own lessons, always striving to do her personal best.

Miss Issy has won many class awards over the years, as well as Most Improved in 2018. She began student teaching in 2019, and took on her own classes in 2020. 2023 saw Miss Issy take on a larger role in the studio, teaching many classes and private lessons; and this year will be expanding further, including heading our new Calderwood/Tullimbar location.

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Cooper started at Miss Zoe’s in 2018 but his passion for dancing began at an early age - he has been dancing since he was in Kindergarten. Cooper has competed in eisteddfods with a troupe at local and national levels and has danced at the Showcase Australian Dance Championships and Get the Beat National Dance Championships. He has an outgoing bubbly personality, is kind hearted, encouraging and enjoys helping others. Dancing allows Cooper to be able to express himself, and it’s in the studio that Cooper is in his ‘happy place’ and he has found his second home at Miss Zoe’s School of Dance. Cooper is excited to be continuing his teaching, and is looking forward to sharing his passion of dance with other students.

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Miss Laura began dancing at Miss Zoe’s in 2012 and has experience in ballet, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, and jazz. Miss Laura is a quiet achiever – always trying her hardest in class and steadily improving. In 2022 she was awarded Wollongong Soloist of the Year!

Miss Laura began her student teaching at Wollongong in 2018, and Coledale in 2019. In 2021 she stepped into a teaching role and has grown into a confident and well-respected dancer, teacher, and choreographer. In 2024 she won the Teacher of the Year Award for Miss Zoe’s!

Miss Laura is across 3 studios in both teaching and admin.

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Miss Milly has been a student at Miss Zoe’s since 2007. She has experience in ballet, contemporary/lyrical, jazz, hip hop, pointe and solo performances. She is always trying her hardest to improve in class and be the best dancer she can.

In 2017 Milly became part of our Costume Club and has even helped make some of the costumes you may have seen onstage! Miss Milly is a very kind and dedicated teacher, and loves to share her passion for dancing with others.

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Miss Jazlyn began dancing at Miss Zoe’s in 2011. Miss Jazlyn has experience in Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary and gymnastics. Over the years, Miss Jazlyn has won numerous awards such as 2016 Most Improved, 2017 Scholarship and 2020 Student Of The Year. Miss Jazlyn loves any chance to perform and aspires to be the best dancer she can be. She is looking forward to helping the studio and hopes to pass on her passion for dance.

2023 saw her take on a class of her own, as well as private lessons & she continued with assisting in a number of classes. This year she will expand her teaching further to different age groups.

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Miss Helen joined Miss Zoe’s School of Dance in 2018, and has been a dedicated member of the Senior Ballet, Pointe and Contemporary classes for the past 4 years. In 2021 Miss Helen joined the teaching team, introducing us to Irish Dance!

She started dancing at age 6 at the Wollongong Academy of Irish Dance, where she danced at State, National and World Championship levels, as well as in the professional Irish Dance Show Gaelforce. She is a qualified T.C.R.G. with over 20 years of experience in teaching Irish Dance to a wide range of ages and levels of ability, in both solo and team categories. Her students have performed at many different events from schools fetes and nursing home displays, to competitions and professional shows. She has also prepared many students for grade examinations and entrance auditions. Choreography is one of her passions and she has developed routines for many different settings and situations including concert performances for many years.

Outside of dancing, Miss Helen has an honours degree in Science/Arts, as well as a Graduate Diploma of Education. She has been a Science teacher at a local high school since 2004, and specialises in boys education.

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Miss Nicole came to Miss Zoe's in 2017 with over 15 years of dance experience. She won Most Dedicated in Senior Ballet in 2017 and Most Dedicated in Senior Contemporary in 2018. Trained in jazz, ballet, pointe, contemporary, hip hop and musical theatre, Miss Nicole's favourite style to teach is jazz though her favourite to perform is contemporary.

Miss Nicole likes to see her students growing in ability and confidence, and also having fun! She has been teaching for many years and loves passing on her long-standing passion for dance. After teaching casually at Miss Zoe’s in 2018 she joined the team in 2019 teaching

It is a family affair with Miss Nicole’s two young children also taking classes at Miss Zoe’s – Miss Zoe is thrilled to have her on board!

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Miss Leah started dancing in 2012. She has experience in jazz, ballet and contemporary. She has won many class awards over the years as well as the Student of the Year award in 2017. Miss Leah enjoys performing at concerts, fetes and flash mobs as a soloist and part of groups.

Miss Leah has grown immensely in her teaching over the past couple of years and this year will be expanding to more styles & age groups.

ADMIN

Miss Ella has been dancing since the age of 5, and joined Miss Zoe's in 2021 with experience in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop & Acro, as well as performing at concerts & competitions. She quickly proved to be a dedicated and talented student, and was awarded our 2021 Coledale Scholarship. Miss Ella loves to dance and share her passion and knowledge as a student teacher!

2023 saw her teaching Tumbling, assisting with classes, and admin duties. She will continue assisting on Saturdays in 2026 as well as teaching her own classes on Tuesdays at Coledale Studio.

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Miss Pippa has been dancing for many years, with experience in contemporary, ballet and jazz. She has achieved many class awards throughout her time at Miss Zoe’s. Miss Pippa loves performing at flash mobs, fetes and concerts! She loves to dance with others and in larger groups.

She has been student teaching for a few years and her students love her! 2024 saw her head a class of her own & last year she took on even more classes as well as private lessons. 2025 will see her teaching beginner adult classes and Broadway Jazz.

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Miss Maci joins our Wollongong Studio to teach our Friday morning Monkey Movers classes. She comes to us with tonnes of experience with younger dancers and those with disabilities. She is excited to share her passion for dance with the students at Miss Zoe’s!

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Miss Vera is a passionate dancer with 13 years of training across all dance genres, with a strong background in performance and composition. She completed elective Dance in Years 9 and 10 and achieved a Band 6 in HSC Dance, ranking first in her cohort across all four years.

At ages 10 and 13, Miss Vera performed onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships, gaining early exposure to semi-professional performance environments. She is committed to creating warm, inclusive spaces where dancers feel confident, supported, and free to express themselves through movement.

OFFICE MANAGER

Miss Rachel joined Miss Zoe’s School of Dance in 2018. She has experience in ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz and tap. In 2018 Miss Rachel was awarded the Kiama Studio 2019 Scholarship for her hard work and dedication as a dancer.

2019 saw Miss Rachel join Miss Zoe’s as an Administrator at the Kiama Studio and in 2020 she continued this role as well as teaching our Saturday classes. Unfortunately in 2022 Miss Rachel had to move from the Illawarra so can no longer teach, however she is still working hard behind the scenes to keep the dance school running smoothly!

Miss Rachel has helped at many concerts with makeup and hair. She is dedicated, passionate and eager to learn and help wherever needed.

STUDENT TEACHER

Miss Viena has been dancing since the age of 6, and started at Miss Zoe's in 2019. She says that dancing makes her feel "happy and free" and she enjoys performing with her friends. Viena is a dedicated and friendly quiet achiever, she has won class awards, and performed at concerts & markets in a group and as a soloist. Viena says that she has learnt so much as a student, and cannot wait to continue sharing her passion for dance as a student teacher.

STUDENT TEACHER

Miss Katie has been dancing at MZSOD since she was 3 years old. She has experience in Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary. Over the years she has achieved many class awards and 2 major awards, Star Potential and Soloist of the Year. Miss Katie loves any opportunity to perform at concerts, fetes, markets, events and flash mobs in groups or as a soloist. 2023 saw her start her student teaching in Lil' Ballet/Contemporary & she will continue this, along with Int Ballet in 2025.

Miss Piper will be joining the Miss Zoe's team as a student teacher on Wednesdays. Miss Piper has been dancing with MZSOD for 6 years & is excited to start her teaching journey under Miss Issy's guidance.

Miss Lilah will be joining the Miss Zoe's team as an admin assistant on Wednesdays. Miss Lilah has been a part of MZSOD for 6 years & is excited to be on board in Term 3!

STUDENT TEACHER

Miss Zoe P. has been dancing at Miss Zoe’s for 11 years and loved sharing her experience & love of dance with the mini jazz and hip hop dancers!

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Miss Bronte will be helping with the Mini Monkeys classes at Coledale Studio this year, after assisting last year too. She is excited to help our youngest dancers!

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Miss Sophie joins our Kiama teaching team and is assisting with Primary Combo on Tuesdays. Her beautiful smile & demeanour will ensure she is a hit with the students!

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Miss Lila has been dancing at Miss Zoe’s since 2013 and has enjoyed growing up in the inclusive environment offered by her teachers. She was awarded the Miss Zoe’s scholarship in 2021 and Student of the Year in 2022. She is very excited to pass this experience onto the younger dancers at the studio!