Meet The Team
Southern Arts Academy couldn't be where it is today without the amazing commitment of our wonderful staff...
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
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
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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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
General Assistant
Barbara has been a valued member of the Southern Arts Team since is was first established in 2004
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Jessica Thomas
Teacher - ISTD DDI/DDE & Acrobatic Arts Coach
Jessica has trained with SAA since 2009 and has gone on to successfully gain her DDE and Acrobatic Arts qualifications
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Lee Farrow
Adult Tap Teacher
Mr Lee is back teaching our Adult and Advanced Tap classes on a Monday night!