About The Power of Dance
The Power of Dance is a dance school located close to Adelaide, South Australia.
Established in 2018, The Power of Dance provides quality dance education using a holistic and inclusive approach.
Based in Murray Bridge, the school offers classes in; Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Street Dance, Belly Dance, and more.
The studio environment is fun, friendly and professional and is suitable for students who dance for recreation, exercise or those who want to pursue a professional career in the industry.
Students will learn technical dance skills, choreography, dance history, correct terminology, safe dance practice, industry skills and dance culture.
Dance is not only a great way to stay active and learn technical skills, it also helps students develop valuable life skills including; sharing, working as a team, counting, following, music theory, independent thinking, problem solving, spatial awareness, co-ordination, balance and creativity. Expression through dance is also great for mental and emotional health, self –esteem and developing social skills.
The Power of Dance offers students a wide range of opportunities to perform, learn and grow including twice-yearly concerts, community events, workshops, competitions and contract work.
Students of all ages, levels and backgrounds are welcome at The Power of Dance and we’d love to welcome you to our school.
Everyone can benefit from The Power of Dance!
About the Director
Jenna Hann
Jenna has been passionate about dance her entire life. Beginning as a recreational student Jenna soon realised that her passion and drive extended further, so she began professional training as soon as she finished school.
Jenna completed four years training at GRADA in Benalla, including dance teaching, live dance performance and acting courses. She then moved to Adelaide to complete her Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) at Flinders University/Adelaide College of the Arts.
Jenna believes that dance is something that should be accessible to people from all walks of life, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, location or ability. She is a passionate and dedicated teacher who strives for excellence and personal development both for herself and her students.
Jenna has studied many dance and movement styles including: Jazz, Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Street Dance, Tap, Belly Dance, Acting, Ariel Silks, Tumbling, Lyrical, Contemporary and Stage Combat just to name a few.
Before she founded The Power of Dance, Jenna worked as a dance teacher in many schools and private studios , as well as choreographed and performed in South Australia and Victoria. Jenna also has experience teaching and working with children and adults who have both physical and metal health challenges and disabilities. Jenna has worked with many choreographers including Israel Aloni, Lee Brummer, Kerrie Sinclair, Michelle Ryan and Peter Sheedy. She has been a member of Restless Dance Theatre's Youth ensemble.
Jenna is proud to call Murray Bridge home and lives with her husband Dyllan and their two fur babies Foxy and Pebbles.
Qualifications include:
-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)
-Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
-Advanced Diploma of Dance (Live Performance )
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
-First Aid (HLTAID001, HLTAID002, HLTAID002)
-Child Related Employment (Working with Children)
-Disabilities Services Employment Screening
-Child Safe Environments (Reporting Neglect and Abuse)
-ATOD Associate Member
-AusDance SA Member
-Currently studying Diploma Early Childhood Education & Care
Staff
Kelly Tucker Teacher (Street & Acrobatics)
Kelly has more than 10 years experience in hip hop and street dance styles. In 2010 she attended hip-hop classes at Attitude Dance and her passion and interest grew from here. During her years of dancing, she has undertaken many styles of dance which include, popping, locking, shuffling, tutting, burlesque, bollywood, lyrical, funk, breakdancing, heels, vogue and krump.
Kelly started her teaching journey as a relief teacher and then went on to manage a branch of a dance school on her own.
Kelly has a business management background and also works as a disability support worker. Her passion for dance, teaching, learning, and sharing her art makes her a great addition to The Power of Dance team. Kelly teaches all of the street classes as well as a Level 1 acrobatics class on a Tuesday.
Qualifications include:
-Police Check
-First Aid
-DCSI Working with Children
-Child Safe Environment & Mandatory Reporting
-Disability Services Employment Screening
-Diploma Business and Human Resource Management
-Certificate IV in Frontline and Human Resource Management
-Certificate IV in Disability
Elsie Johnson Teacher
Elsie has been dancing since she was five years old and has experience in many dance styles including ballet, lyrical, contemporary, tap, jazz, street and acrobatics. She has performed at the Australian Dance Festival and is currently working towards her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management, and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. Elsie is a wonderful, well-rounded addition to our team in 2025.
Qualifications include:
-Certificate III in Dance
-Police Check
-Dance Aid First Aid
-DCSI Working with Children
-Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care Training
Kirstyn Mottashed Trainee Teacher
Kirstyn has been a part of the TPOD family since 2018, first as a parent, and then eventually gaining the courage to join the Belly Dance class. She says she was scared at first to do something for herself, but now wishes she'd done it sooner! Kirstyn loves trying new styles of dance and pushing her limits, and loves that all of the teachers and students at TPOD make it feel like a family. She is passionate about Silks and really enjoys helping out with this class. We are so pleased to welcome Kirstyn as a trainee teacher in 2025.
Qualifications include:
-DCSI Working with Children
Child Safe Environment & Mandatory Reporting
-First Aid
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Skye Fairney Administration
Skye started dancing at The Power of Dance as an adult in her forties, and quickly became addicted! She has taken classes in almost every style, so is well-equipped to substitute teach when we need her. Most of the time, however, Skye is working hard behind the scenes doing everything from administration and accounts to event planning and prop-making.
Qualifications include:
-Police Check
-First Aid
-DCSI Working with Children
-Child Safe Environment & Mandatory Reporting
-Child Protection and Safeguarding, Sport Integrity
-Certificate III in Business Administration
