LYNN & ART

- Owners, Directors and Tutors of Hutt City Dance Centre
- Lynn is an examiner for the American Jazz Dance Affiliation
- After many years teaching and nurturing, HCDC is a studio to be very proud of. We are proud of the fact that hundreds of young (and not so young) students pass through our hands each week. We hope to make a deep impression in their lives and share our love of dance and music with all who cross our paths. We also relish the opportunity of helping to develop some very special teachers through our Studio
- Directors and Producers, Choreographers and Costume Designers of the 'SOLD OUT' Concerts
- Choreographers for Sports Events, Shows, Fundraising Events and Fashion Parades, Corporate Presentations and Charity Dinners
- Judges Ballroom, Rock n Roll and Hip Hop Stylz
- Guest Tutors for NZ Institute of Sport and Schools and Colleges throughout New Zealand.
- Run Hip Hop classes for School Holiday programs.
 

  AMBER

- Founder, Member, DJ & Choreographer for Oracle Crew
- Has developed HCDC's unique and much sought after style of Hip Hop Dance
- Master Teacher of Hip Hop @ Hutt City Dance Centre
- BBC Network Production - Tweenies (Bella) Garfield & Odie,
- Choreographed International 7's performers
- Admires dedication and hardwork and loves to watch students' abilities evolve and grow
- Directed, Designed  and Co-Choreographed the acclaimed Hip Hop shows Sinda (06) and Greased (07).
 



 
SOPHIE

- Assists/Teaches Jazz and Hip Hop.
- Has won many awards for her dance and singing talents
- Performed in dance shows, musicals, caberet and TV
- Member of 'Oracle Crew' and danced in Sinda (06) and starred as Sandy in their Hip Hop version of Grease 07 and choreographed for the 08 show 'Roc'
- She has attained Disctinction in her major ADJA Jazz exams and has just completed her Phoenix Workshop Scholarship in Sydney at Urban Dance Centre.
- Sophie's sparkling smile makes her a favourite when teaching young dancers at school holiday programes and Hip Hop Workshops throughout New Zealand and the greater Wellington area.
 


 
DONNA

- Donna joins us this year from her full on position as Head of Dance and Drama at Taita College.
- At home now with her 2 young children Donna is teaching our very energetic pre-schoolers classes on a Sat morning. 'Lil Stars' incorporates dancing, singing and learning to take instruction in a group situation. Students will learn to remember choreography and sing to their favourite Wiggles and other children's songs.
- Come along on a Saturday morn, watch a class and chat to Donna if your budding dancer would like to join in.



 
DONNA

- Donna has been attending Hutt City Dance Centre for many years and has been involved with many shows and cabarets.
- She has loved performing at International sporting events including the International 7s.
- Donna enjoys watching her young students develop and enjoy their dancing.



 
KATE

- Kate has studied at HCDC from a very early age and now as an Advanced student is loving to share her passion for dance by assisting Lynn with Jazz classes and also teaching her own Hip Hop classes.
- She has performed in many shows and entertainment groups.
- Her time is divided between Uni and a double degree and her love of Dance.

 



 
LESLIE

- Leslie is a real entrepreneur of performing. Excelling in Tap, studying Jazz, Ballet and Singing - there is not much this talented young man has not achieved in the entertainment scene as he heads towards his goal of having recently been awarded a 3 year scholarship to study in England.
- This year Leslie is sharing his talents and teaching Tap and Hip Hop to our eager young dancers

 



 
JULIE

- Julie hails from Belgium and her 2nd year with HCDC sees us starting an additional Contemporary class for our younger students.
- Julie's experience as a student and teacher in Europe adds another wonderful dimension for our dancers. Her expressive approach to contemporary dance builds confidence and shading to their performances.