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Emma Johnston

Emma Johnston

Emma Johnston has over 20 years of dance experience. First discovering and nurturing her passion for dance and performance at MEBA, she then went on to train at New Zealand School of Dance. There she studied classical ballet and contemporary dance, graduating in 2007.

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During Emma's professional career she has travelled nationwide performing with Java Dance Company, Fuse Productions, World of Wearable Arts and the Candy Lane Dancers receiving critical acclaim for her varying roles.

An enthusiastic and caring teacher, Emma has experience teaching dance and choreographic workshops with a wide range of ages. She has taught for private dance schools and at primary and high schools throughout New Zealand.

Emma will be teaching classical ballet. She is available for private lessons in both classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Bookings and enquiries for Emmas classes:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

Sarah-Lina Brown

Sarah-Lina Brown has been a Candy Lane Dancer for over 8 years. She has appeared on many television shows as a Dancer, Model, Singer and Presenter.Sarah-lina has over 20 years dance experience and 10 years teaching experience.

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She has trained extensively in Ballet, Jazz, HipHop, and choreography, withqualifications through the RAD, BTDA, NZAMD, and American Jazz Affiliation syllabi. Having a strong love for her own culture and dance, she has been a dancer performing in Samoan, Cook Islands, Hawaiian, and Contemporary infused styles.

Bookings and enquiries for Sarah-Lina's classes:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

Chris Olwage

Chris Olwage is an experienced performer and teacher of contemporary dance and ballet as well as a qualified fitness and Zumba instructor.He has a BA in Contemporary dance, is a qualified Gymnastics coach and a trained competitor in Karate and Shaolin Kemp Gung-fu. 

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In 2010 he received a scholarship for the Timothy Gordons Ballet Dance Intensive and has performed in works with choreographers Charles Koroneho, Michael Parmenter, Lois Potiki-Bryant, Anne Dewey, Chris Jannides, and Neil Ieremia.Chris will be teaching Contemporary Dance as well as his popular Abs , Butts and Thighs class.

Bookings and enquiries for classes with Chris:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

 
 
 
 

David and Angela Brown

Angela Brown has been involved in the Fitness Industry for 20 years where she started out as an aerobics instructor.She has taught at numerous gyms around Auckland which has given her a lifestyle within the fitness industry where she has gained experience and knowledge. Angela run’s her own Personal Training company “DNA FITNESS LTD” alongside her husband David. She also works with Radical Fitness as a Master Trainer and Presenter with Group Fitness programs.

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She has an extensive competitive background in Gymnastics, Aerobics, Body-shaping Fitness and Hip Hop Dance. Her highest achievement in the sport of Aerobics is having a World FISAF ranking of 8th overall place. Body-shaping Fitness slotted in amongst her Aerobic days achieving National, Pan Pacific and Australasian titles and a N.Z representative at Worlds which was held in Italy. ZUMBA is Angela’s newfound passion.  Now that I’m a mother of 2, it’s a great way to let my hair down and party up alongside others. The body is seeing the benefits also!  

David Brown has been teaching classes in the fitness industry for over 28 years and has a reputation for being one of N.Z's most popular Latino/Funk/Aerobic instructors. ZUMBA has seen David’s classes grow in popularity giving you a FUN, exciting and challenging workout. His infectious smile and bubbly personality will have you shaking and grooving to those hypnotic beats. David runs his own business “DNA FITNESS LTD” where he works as a Personal trainer, Choreographer and Group Fitness Instructor. He is a Master Trainer and Presenter for Radical Fitness. Corporate Training and Bootcamps are also his specialty.His background is a Aerobic and N.Z Hip Hop Champion. He was National champ for many years in the Team and Pair category for Aerobics and represented N.Z at World’s. He choreographed and competed in the winning National Hip Hop team in 2000.

 

Bookings and enquiries for classes with Angela and David:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

Lisa Jurakovich

Lisa Jurakovich started dancing at age 5 with Classical ballet and Modern Dance.Transitioning into the Group fitness world she has more than 20 years teaching experience in NZ and overseas.A former NZ Aerobic Champion and representitive at the World Aerobic Champs. Lisa is a REPs Registered Group Fitness Instructor and ACE certified. She is happy to bring the fun factor back into fitness classes with Zumba!

Bookings and enquiries for classes with Lisa:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

Katrina Sabin 

Katrina Sabin is 24 years of age and has recently finished dancing around the world on a cruise ship.  Katrina comes from a large family of 5, of which both her self and older brother work professionally as dancers. She is trained in all styles of dancing and has been dancing since the young age of 3. 

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She has completed and excelled in all of her exams in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. At the age of 16 she moved to Sydney, Australia to complete her last year of school at Newtown High School Of Performing Arts. At 17 she completed her Certificate in performing arts at the prestigious performing arts centre, Brent Street. She has since been working in the industry professionally in New Zealand and Australia. As well as being a part of The Candy Lane Dancers, it is Katrina’s aim as a dance teacher, to sculpt future dance enthusiasts. 

Bookings and enquiries for classes with Katrina:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

 Georgette Jackson

Georgette Jackson started dancing in Taupo when she was 6 years old . With the love of dance growing rapidly she trained  in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop. She went on to complete  her exams  and competed on the dance circuit., She soon knew that dancing was her passion and that it was to be her chosen career.Teaching was next and soon followed numerous choreography jobs including the sell out season of 'FANG' the musical. Georgette teaches Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop  as well as dancing for the “Candy Lane Dancers

Bookings and enquiries for classes with Georgette:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

 

Jess Mandella 

Jess Mandella  loves to share her passion of dance with all ages and the rewards for me as a teacher are endless whether it be teaching the 3 yr old who has mastered the art of skipping or the adult who is taking on the challenges of the class with a smile. If you’re having fun I will be having fun too!

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What can people expect in your class? Sweat, Movement ,Intensity, Laughter and fun ,Energy, Success !!!! Jess started ballet at the age of 4 but along the way discovered jazz, hip hop and cabaret. She specializes is  teaching pre school through to adults, Jazz and Hip Hop. Jess travelled to  the USA to dance for Carnival Cruises. Jess has preformed in New Zealand, Australia and London. She dances and models with the Candy Lane Dance Company performing at many corporate events, fashion shows and television series including Stars in their Eye’s and Singing Bee.  

 

Bookings and enquiries for classes with Jess:
Ph: 09 638 5646 
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

Timetable

See our master timetable for class schedules and below for contact/booking details!

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