{"id":2,"date":"2016-01-30T14:20:29","date_gmt":"2016-01-30T14:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.impactdancefactory.com.au\/WP\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-12-08T18:53:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:53:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.impactdancefactory.com.au\/WP\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT IMPACT DANCE FACTORY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Impact Dance Factory,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>we believe that all children should have the opportunity to experience dance in a fun, challenging and inspiring atmosphere where their indiviudal talents and personalities can be nurtured.<\/p>\n

Our staff are dedicated to offering the highest standard of dance tuition for children from two years of age.<\/p>\n

We aim to provide an enriched learning experience for students dancing for fun and fitness as well as those seeking to dance competitively and aspiring to a career in the dance industry.<\/p>\n

Impact Dance Factory students are encouraged to enjoy themselves whilst developing and displaying respect for their peers, teachers and environment in a fun and friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Our highly qualified and fully trained dance instructors specialise in a diverse range of styles and utilise their vast array of skills and experience to ensure our students needs are met.<\/p>\n

Teamwork makes the Dream Work.<\/p>\n

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OUR STAFF<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Jodie Waldock-Bell<\/span><\/h2>\n

Owner\/Principal teacher & Artistic director<\/span><\/h2>\n

Miss Jodie started dancing at a young age and went on to a successful career that saw her achieve a vast array of awards including both the state award for Comdance Sub Elementary and Comdance Performers Shield. Her extensive career has taken her many exciting places to dance in a variety of shows, one of the highlights being a show in Japan.<\/p>\n

In addition she has performed for both Village Roadshow and at Warner Brothers Studio as Tas the Devil and Bugs Bunny, she even landed a role in the film Kip & Co. Jodie has performed with Big Top Circus, Glory Squad, WA Reds, West Coast Eagles, Active Australia, WAFL and WARL, Telethon, Perth Entertainers and Young Talent Time. Her appearance on Young Talent Time (in Melbourne) saw her awarded Australian Talent Discovery of the Year.<\/p>\n

Most recently Jodie\u2019s credits include nightclub performances, backup dancing for both local and interstate artists, a Malaysian tour and Dreamworld on the Gold Coast. In addition to her continued love of dance and performance Jodie has forged an outstanding career in choreography, working for several international shows. She has more than twenty years teaching experience in styles including Acrobats, Modern, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop.<\/p>\n

In 2010 Jodie took students from Impact Dance Factory to Sydney to compete in the International Theatrical Dance Championships (ITDC), not only performing herself, but leading her school to win several sections and qualify to represent Australia at the World Championships in Canada. The Open Acrobatic Troupe received a standing ovation and the judges were so impressed they selected the troupe to perform as the Opening Ceremony act.<\/p>\n

Jodie continues to achieve personal success together with inspiring her own four children and the students of Impact Dance Factory to reach their goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Alison Mackay <\/span><\/h2>\n

Senior teacher - Comdance Ballet, Jazz & Theatrical Performing Arts<\/span><\/h2>\n

Miss Ally began dancing at the age of five at the renowned Shirley Halliday Dance Gallery. Her love of dance and formal training in all styles continued after its closure at Gail Meade Performing Arts Centre and Nicki Roland's Dance Arts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ally completed extensive ballet training under the guidance of the late Norma Atkinson who mentored and lead her to develop the love of ballet she has today. She is trained in both the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance (Comdance) and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabi, Blue Sash recipient and is a qualified teacher for the Comdance.<\/span><\/p>\n

She has performed extensively both locally and overseas in productions, shows, TV, performing with the Perth Heat Baseball and Perth Glory Soccer dance squads, WA Reds Rugby League and West Coast Eagles Cheerleaders. Throughout her years of dance training, she performed for many years of Telethon, Appealathon, fundraisers and corporate events and also with Warner Bros' in local shopping centre productions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ally performed in the many musicals such as 'Scrooge', 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat' and Les Mis\u00e9rables which not only highlighted her dancing\/musical theatre talent but also showcased her as a talented singer.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition she has successfully competed in local, interstate and overseas competitions and has successfully passed many years of dance exams in all genres including the CSTD classical teaching accreditations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ally has been teaching for over 30 years and continues her love and passion for dance, sharing this with her two daughters and the students of Impact Dance Factory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Stacey Povoas<\/span><\/h2>\n

Senior teacher - Jazz & Tap<\/span><\/h2>\n

Miss Stacey started her training of dance in her early teens at Dance West. Upon its closure she continued at Impact Dance Factory. Shortly after, she began her teaching career under the guidance of Miss Jodie and staff. To date, Miss Stacey has shared her years of experience in dancing with the students of Impact Dance Factory and continues to be a respected teacher amongst all that know her. She has enjoyed great success in both local and national competitions and has passed successfully in many years of dance exams. Her years of dance training and time with IDF has also seen her receive international recognition as a dancer.<\/p>\n

Miss Stacey has a great knowledge in the medical field through her day work and has many years of experience and qualifications in childcare.<\/p>\n

Her love of performing has seen her travel to support international artists in Malaysia and Australia. Her skills include all genres of dance, cheerleading, backup dancing and nightclub performances together with a vast array of charity and variety event experience. Miss Stacey always strives to pass on her love of dance to the wonderful students of Impact Dance Factory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kassandra Dever <\/span><\/h2>\n

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