Meet our Teachers
With over 60 years of physie and dance experience and training, our teachers provide dance technique and skills while having fun, making friends and memories.
Natasha Watts
Principal/Head Teacher
Miss Tash has over 30 years of dance and more recenlty physie experience. Orignally from South Africa, Miss Tash started dancing at the age of 3 in Ballet, Contempary, Jazz and Arcobatics. She completed all Cecchetti Ballet and Modern Dance exams up to Advanced level, obtaining either higly commended or honours for the results.
She also achieved her Solo seal award for modern dance, which is only awarded to the top girls in the country. Miss Tash competed in many group and individual open age Eisteddfods every year winning many awards.
Miss Tash completed her Associate Degree In Dance from QUT and has taught Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary for other dance schools before finding APDA.
Her passion for dance shines through her teaching and competing. Miss Tash loves working with children and adults of all ages and enjoys helping and watching her students reach their full potential.
Most recent results include 2 time National Finalist within the APDA Physie culture.
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Melissa Kay
Teacher 5-8 years
Miss Mel started her physie journey when she was 11 years old in Lismore. She took a break once she got to 15 and moved to Queensland where she started physie up again at the age of 24 in the ladies section. She has made numerous State finals.
Miss Mel brings a lot of experience, combined with her exceptional teaching skills, and is a huge asset to the Luna Dance Teaching team.
Miss Mel will be teaching the 5-8 year olds.
Mia Dallinger
Teacher 9-12 years & 13-16 Years
With over 15 years of dedication to Physie, Miss Mia has built a career grounded in discipline, artistry, and a deep love for movement. Throughout her competitive years, she earned six National Champion titles, along with two National 3rd placings and a National 4th, and was selected twice as a Video Performer.Alongside competing, Miss Mia has grown into a passionate dance educator, specialising in contemporary and lyrical. Beyond competitions, Miss Mia has performed in numerous showcases and productions, continually expanding her experience as both a performer and creative artist.
Assistant Teachers
Millie McLaren (5-8 years) & Ashleigh Watts (9-12 years)
