Meet Our Team

At Performa Studios, our team are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and personal growth. With decades of combined leadership and professional teaching experience, our team brings a depth of knowledge that creates a dynamic and high-performing learning environment. Their expertise spans classical ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, contemporary dance, and acrobatics, with performance careers, respected teaching qualifications, and mentorship from leading figures in the performing arts.

This wealth of experience translates into a supportive and challenging space where students are encouraged to push their boundaries, build confidence, and develop resilience. Our approach goes beyond technical training—we focus on cultivating artistry, self-discipline, and a lifelong love for performance. Whether preparing for exams, competitions, or simply dancing for the joy of it, our students thrive in an environment designed to inspire and empower.

DEMI RECK

DIRECTOR

ARAD RTS, RAD Teachers Cert (Classical Ballet), CSTD Teachers Cert (Jazz), CSTD Teachers Cert (Tap), AdvDip Dance (Elite Performance), Acrobatic Arts Certified.

LUCINDA RECK

DIRECTOR

BA(CQU), Grad Cert Tertiary Teaching (JCU), Grad Cert Disaster Management (JCU), Comm Dec

Ella Barresi

ELLA BARRESI

B. Theatre (Music Theatre); GradDip Learning and Teaching Secondary (Drama/Dance)

Chelsea Doyle

CHELSEA DOYLE

Cert III (Dance and Performing Arts), CSTD Jazz Teachers Certificate 

Katrina Howie (Nee Jackson)

KATRINA HOWIE (NEE JACKSON)

ARAD, RAD Teacher’s Certificate (Classical Ballet), APA and BASI Pilates

Sarah Pratt

SARAH PRATT

Acrobatic Arts Certified, ATOD Advanced Tap, ATOD Level 7 Contemporary

Ella Tancred

ELLA TANCRED

Cert III Assistant Dance Teaching, RAD Advanced 2, ATOD Advanced Tap, RAD Teachers Cert (Classical Ballet) expected completion Dec 2025