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Katie Hinds – Director

"Growing up my mum owned a dance school, so I could basically dance before I could walk." Says Katie.

Dancing has taken Katie overseas to the Czech Republic to compete in the Prague Dance Grand Prix in the year 2000, amongst the very first Australians to ever be invited.

Italy in 2002 to perform in the Italy Dance Grand Prix.

America in 2008 and 2014 to Perform and choreograph in Disneyland, California Adventure Land, Universal Studios and Hollywod Blvd.

America again in 2009 to study extensively with L.A’s top choreographers, such as Tabitha and Napoleon, from “So you think you can Dance”, one of her favouries. Also being asked to perform at the choreographers ball on Sunset Boulevard's The Key Club, in a show choreographed by Andre Fuentes, choreographer to Britany Spears and many other famous names. Whilst over there taking 3 open classes a day for 2 weeks at iconic dance studios such as The Edge, Millennuim Dance Complex, Debbie Reynolds Dance Studios.

In 2006 she achieved her teachers certificates through the IDTA and in 2008 achieved her examiners certificate and has written her own modern and contemporary syllabus under the banner of ADTA.

Katie has been teaching dance at Jump Street since the age of 14 and in 2007 became the owner of the school she was brought up in.

Through this time Katie has won several awards for dance as well as choreography.

Katie has also studied intensive acting. In 2004 graduated from ACTT youth course for actors. Since then she has been in numerous independent short films and feature film, stage work, and TV including ‘Home and Away,’ Hyundai commercials and Foxtel Auroura chanel ‘The Sprite,’ as the lead actress. She has also acted in music video clips for Eden's March and Something with numbers. She has also done over 10 Pantomimes with leading roles.

Katie has regularly performed at sporting matches such as NRL games for the Sharks and Dragons as well as Grand Final games opening numbers and half time shows. She has also been involved in behind the scences for sporting events entertainment for NRL, WBBL, AML.

Katie also has a lot of experience behind the camera on sets of films and corporate work, as Assistant Director, 2^nd Assistant Director and in continuity.

Modelling on the catwalk for Vita 5 hair show as well as photo shoots for Natures Treasures jewellery.

Katie has completed her acro teachers training course through The Acrobatic Dance Association.

She has also completed the Office of Children's Guardian's child safe course.

Miss Katie's passion for dance and acting has always been there, and now loves passing that passion, as well has knowledage, technique and experience, onto her students and watching them develop and grow year after year. 

Miss  Annie - Teacher

Beginning dance at the age of 3, Annie has always had a passion for the arts and telling stories through dance.

Annie has undertaken her RAD ballet examinations with 100% Distinctions, and completed her ADTA Teachers Certificate in both modern and tap - receiving above Honours in all her exams.

Dancing in numerous local performances and receiving awards for various eisteddfod competitions, Annie has also has experience dancing in larger venues such as Sydney Entertainment Centre for Rockeisteddfod, and the priviledge of dancing in QLD at the Gold Coast Theme Parks. In 2014 she went to the USA to perform in Disneyland, Universal Studios and Hollywood Blvd. Annie has also has the pleasure of performing at numerous sporting grand finals for the half-time shows.

Annie has experience in acting through numerous musicals, eisteddfods and Pantomime shows, as well as acting on sets in front of the camera.

Over the years, Annie's love for dancing has continued to grow and she is eager to continue to help shape the next generation of dancers.

Miss Briana - Teacher

Briana has been dancing since she was 5 years old and hasnt stopped since.

Through Briana's time dancing she has completed many modern dance exams with high marks for all, and is currently undertaking final dance exams. 

Briana has experienced dancing at Dreamworld last year and has participated in many performances around the Central Coast and in Sydney including Regattas, Erina Fair, markets, NRL Sharks, NRL Dragons, NRL Grand Finals and half time shows, Mariners GF, 5 lands walk Opening Ceremony.

Briana has also competed in eisteddfods with Jump Street with amazing awards and placings to show for it.

In 2023 Briana proudly received Jump Street's Performer of the year award. Shortly after this she started taking on teaching roles within the school. 

In 2024 Briana completed her acro teaching course though The Acrobatic Dance Association.

Briana is very passionate about dance and loves to see that passion spark in the younger generations.

Laine Casey - Teacher

Laine Casey developed her strong passion for dance at just three years old when she attended her very first dance class.

Since then, Laine has competed very successfully in eisteddfods, performed at multiple NRL games and grand finals, performed twice at Dreamworld, WBBL as well as many other sporting and local events regularly. 

In 2024 Laine was awarded Jump Street's Student of the Year.

Laine also grew up as a competitive gymnast, which helped inspire her to teach acro at Jump Street. She went on to receive her acro teaching certificate through The Acrobatic Dance Association, and is currently sitting her final exams for modern/contemporary, tap and RAD ballet, in order to share her love for dance with future generations and inspire them to love dance as much as she does.

Miss Gemma - Teacher

Gemma discovered her passion for dance when she was 5 years old. Since then Gemma has competed in numerous eisteddfods for both troupes and solos, taking out many plancings.

Gemma is currently studying her Advance level for modern/contemporary exams, with recieving high marks for all previous exams.

She has also received many distinctions from the RAD for her ballet exams and is about to sit her Intermediate Foundation level.

Gemma has been apart of many Jump Street performance opportunities including Erina fair shows, Putt Putt Regatta, Dragaons NRL halftime show & Central Coast Mariners.

In 2024 Gemma travelled the the Gold Coast to dance at Dreamworld with the Jump Street senior troupe.

Gosford Musical Society is another outlet Gemma has been apart of. Successfully auditioning to be a dancer in both Aladdin Jr and Frozen Jr musicals.

Gemma has been awarded the 2025 Jump Street Student of the Year for her outstanding efforts.

Gemma is currently studying at Macquarie University. She is doing her Bachelor of Arts and majoring in creative writing and performance.

Gemma has a true love for dancing and performing and is excited to share this with future generations.