Lizzy Walkom RAD CBTS
Principal and Founder of Pretty Little Ballerinas (2013)
Lizzy has trained in classical ballet since the age of 5 and has done various dance styles including contemporay and hip hop. After 14 years of RAD classical ballet training and attending full-time ballet college at The Conlan College, Lizzy went on to study the CBTS program at The Royal Acadmey of Dance (2009). Once qualified Lizzy started teaching ballet classes to preschool and primary school aged children and immediately fell in love with the joy that teaching brought to her and the students she taught.
Lizzy’s classes are full of fun and love whilst focusing on technique.
Irina Shishkova RAD CBTS
Ballet Teacher at Pretty Little Ballerinas
As a graduate from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and Nureyev Academy of Russia Ballet, Irina has over 8 years experience of worldwide performances, including touring with the Russian Ballet Theatre (2003-2009) performing Swan Lake, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. Following her professional career Irina has been teaching ballet for almost 5 years.
Irina’s love and knowledge of ballet is shown in her classes. Irina also helps prepare students for a professional career in dance.
Irina has recently completed her CBTS to become a fully qualified RAD teacher.
Irina enjoys teaching students of all ages.
Alana Della Mora RAD CBTS
Ballet Teacher at Pretty Little Ballerinas
A native of Toronto, Ontario, Alana Della Mora attended the full time program of Canada’s National Ballet School. She later graduated with an Honour’s Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University in conjunction with her teaching diploma from The National Ballet of Canada’s Teacher Training Program.
Alana holds her Associate Diploma with the Cecchetti Society alongside her Associate diploma in National Dance with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and is a recognised teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance. Alana has had the pleasure of teaching in Singapore, Canada and Australia.
Hayley Dwight
Ballet Teacher at Pretty Little Ballerinas
Hayley began her Classical Ballet training at Dance North Academy & SCECGS Redlands before moving on to The McDoanld College of Performing Arts for High School. Leaving school Hayley attended full-time training at The Conlan College & Alegria, completing all of her RAD Ballet Exams.
As a Graduate of Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Hayley was lucky enough to travel over to New York City to dance with Ajkun Ballet Theatre & ABT. Hayley spent just over 3 years dancing overseas until deciding to come back home. Hayley is a proud member of the RAD and loves to bring the joy of dance to the next generation of little ballerinas.
Kate Garrett
Ballet & Jazz Teacher at Pretty Little Ballerinas
Kate grew up in London, studying both RAD and Cecchetti ballet, and completing a BETEC Extended Diploma in Dance at Lewisham College for 2 years before moving to Australia. She then completed her Bachelor of Dance at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts, majoring in Contemporary, while also training in Jazz and Ballet. Kate has also completed her certificates 3 and 4 in fitness and has worked as both a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor for over 5 years.
Kate has had the pleasure of performing dance in a variety of mediums and styles including cabaret shows, music videos, costume performance art as well as her own choreography at choreographic platforms. She is a member of independent dance company Bonnie Curtis Projects, and the Artistic Director of Silhouette 9 Productions.
Kate has been teaching dance since the beginning of 2017, after completing her degree and has had the delight of teaching the tiniest of tots all the way up to adult classes, and loves the creativity and energy that this work brings.
Madeleine White
Ballet Teacher at Pretty Little Ballerinas
Madeleine was born in Sydney and started learning ballet at The Ballet Class, Rose Bay a the age of 6, later studying character, jazz, tap and contemporary dance. She went on to graduate from the Tanz Akademie Zurich, Switzerland with a Bachelor in Stage Dance.
During her career, Madeleine danced with Ballett Dortmund, Germany and The Hong Kong Ballet performing Giselle, Swan Lake, Coppelia, The Nutcracker, Rubies (George Balanchine) and Second Detail (William Forsythe).
Madeleine is a member of the RAD, holds a Certificate 3 in Fitness and has worked as a Pilates Instructor for the past two years. Madeleine enjoys creating a shared love of dance with her students and helping them to grow and improve.
Alice Weber
Ballet Teacher at Pretty Little Ballerinas
Alice has worked internationally as dancer, choreographer and dance educator, from a background of classical ballet and a portfolio that expands to contemporary and experimental dance.
Her work has been presented in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Germany, Canada, Italy and Spain. She completed full time ballet training under Vicki Attard in Sydney, before moving to the UK to pursue professional dance in numerous classical and contemporary performances.
Alice gained an MFA Choreography from Laban Conservatoire as a Leverhulme funded scholar in 2018 and has remained active as an international practitioner since returning to Sydney. She recently presented at Christchurch Arts Centre, Dance Centre Vancouver, Ausdance National Dance Forum, and regularly presents work in gallery and festival contexts.
From toddlers to adults, Alice loves teaching classical ballet with an ethic of care and open-mindedness, supporting each young dancer’s individual journey with the classical form.