Meet The Team

Southern Arts Academy couldn't be where it is today without the amazing commitment of our wonderful staff...


Katrina Excell

Katrina Excell

Principal & Founder - ISTD FDI/DDI/DDE, NATD & DIP ACCPH

Miss Katrina heads up the team as the School Principal after establishing SAA in 2004

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Charlotte Pilkington

Charlotte Pilkington

School Administrator - BSc (Hons) & Teacher - ISTD DDI

Previously a student, Miss Charlotte is involved with the daily operations of running the business as well as teaching our Pre-Primary to Grade 4 Tap and Modern classes

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Ali Lipscombe

Ali Lipscombe

Teacher - ISTD DDI/DDE

Miss Ali has been teaching at SAA since 2008 and has recently updated her qualifications in DDI/DDE Ballet

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Breanna Berry

Breanna Berry

Teacher

More detail coming soon!

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Becca Parr

Becca Parr

Teacher - ISTD DDI/DDE

Miss Becca teaches our Grade 5 & Intermediate Tap and Modern as well as an upbeat Commercial class

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Barbara  Parsons

Barbara Parsons

General Assistant

Barbara has been a valued member of the Southern Arts Team since is was first established in 2004

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Cara Redman

Cara Redman

ISTD DDE

Miss Cara teachers our adult classes on a Thursday night

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Lee Farrow

Lee Farrow

Adult Tap Teacher

Mr Lee is back teaching our Adult and Advanced Tap classes on a Monday night!

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