TEAM

We built the dance studio we always dreamed of...

Whilst GC Dance is a successful small business, it's always been a heart-centred project of passion.

When Georgia was a young ballerina studying at The Australian Ballet School, she always dreamed of a space that was inclusive, caring, beautiful and holistic.

Georgia fell in love with ballet and all forms of dance from a young age but never quite found the environment she was looking for.

In partnership with her Mum (Sharron) they endeavoured to build a studio that was the perfect balance between boutique and professional.

They opened their doors in 2013 and have been committed to serving GC Dance families for over a decade.

Watch Georgia's TEDx Talk which has reached over 150,000 views here: Why Ballet is Brilliant

Georgia Dostal

B.Comm. ARAD, RAD

Georgia Dostal, Founder of Balanced Ballerinas and Director of GC Dance, is a passionate ballet educator with over 30 years of experience. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance’s Diploma of Dance program with Distinction, Georgia combines classical expertise with a modern approach to create inclusive, inspiring environments for students of all ages.

Georgia’s expertise spans multiple styles, including Conservatoire of Ballet (Vaganova) and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), and she holds certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

As an entrepreneur, podcaster, and writer, she is passionate about breaking down ballet’s elitist barriers, a mission embodied in The Balanced Ballerina podcast.

Nikita Canning

Nikita is a certified Queensland Ballet Petit Pointers and Queensland Ballet for Seniors teacher and plays a pivotal role in developing the Balanced Ballerinas Mini curriculum.

As a registered Queensland Ballet education ambassador, Nikita facilitates our tiny tots programs and St Hilda's School location classes.

She also holds her TAE40116 (Cert IV in Training & Assessment) and coordinates our nationally recognised Certificate II & III courses.

Nikita is passionate about sharing her love of movement, music, piano, and dance with our students!

Meg Bradshaw

ARAD, RAD CBTS

Meg is a registered Royal Academy of Dance teacher and has trained extensively in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre and Singing.

Upon graduating from The Queensland Dance School of Excellence, Meg graduated from ED5 International where she gained a Certificate IV in Performing Arts.

Meg was awarded the Certificate of Excellence at the Broadway Dance Centre in New York before returning to Australia to begin her teaching journey.

Meg loves encouraging our students to be unique, technically sound and versatile!

Courtney Quin

Courtney has trained extensively in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Acrobatics.

Courtney is trained in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus and has attained her Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts.

Alongside her studies, Courtney has a wide-range of industry experience across theatre, stage and big screen.

Courtney loves coaching both mind and body and wants all our students to take a leap towards greatness!

Lucy Dougherty

GC Dance alumna, Lucy has trained across various styles including ballet, jazz and contemporary. She has been teaching and assistant teaching within the tiny tot program at the studio for many years, being mentored by both Georgia and Nikita.

Lucy completed her Certificate II and III in Dance through GC Dance and is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at QUT.

Lucy is passionate about dance education and loves passing down the knowledge and art of dance to the next generation!

Hayley Iffland

Hayley is a previous dance studio owner with over 15 years of dance teaching and choreographic experience.

Hayley completed a Diploma in Dance from Queensland Dance School of Excellence, an Associate Diploma Teaching Qualification from Cecchetti Ballet International and Certificate IV In Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance.

Hayley loves sharing her vast knowledge from both working professionally and teaching in the performing arts with the next generation!

Sophie Willmot

GC Dance alumna Sophie Willmot is a passionate musical theatre performer and teacher, currently starring as Iris Kelly in Fame: The Musical. With over 17 years of training, Sophie has excelled in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and pointe, achieving multiple Distinctions in RAD and Vaganova Conservatoire of Ballet exams.

A graduate of Atelier Australia’s full-time training program, Sophie has developed a versatile dance style and performed as a principal dancer in Grease and other productions.

Sophie is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where students can grow in confidence, technique, and passion for the performing arts.

Naomi Colburn

Naomi Colburn is a versatile and passionate dance teacher with extensive training in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet syllabus, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, and Hip Hop.

With over five years of teaching experience at her home studio in Sydney, Naomi has also completed teacher training programs, including DanceStep up to Level 3, and has worked with specialised Tiny Tots dance programs.

Naomi takes immense pride in playing a role in students dance journeys, fostering their growth and love for the performing arts.