M E E T O U R T E A M
elizabeth buchanan
CO-DIRECTOR
Elizabeth is lucky enough to call Seriously Dance her own & works continuously to provide a supportive & welcoming place for students to experience the arts. She is dedicated to fostering a love of dance while making sure all students are recognised for their individual talent.
tyson buchanan
CO-DIRECTOR
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Having over two decades of experience in management, Tyson heads up the the Seriously Dance management team & works tirelessly to ensure the studio runs without a hitch. Tyson is a welcoming & friendly face at reception & often the first of our team that you will speak with or meet here at Seriously Dance.
katherine blake
ACROBATICS
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Katherine believes in giving students of all ages, backgrounds & abilities the opportunity to be involved in the dance community. Starting at a young age Miss Kat is qualified in all styles of dance & holds a double degree in Education & Fine Arts. Miss Kat has a particular love for Hip Hop & Acrobatics. Seriously Dance has had the pleasure of having Miss Kat in our dance family since 2015.
sidney shen
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET
Sidney completed her dance studies at QUT with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree & is a registered RAD teacher. She has been classically trained & loves to share her passion for dance in teaching. Sidney completed a Certificate IV in Dance with Raw Dance Company & she is always looking for chances to learn new skills to share with her students. She is a patient & caring teacher who wants to challenge each dancer and help students develop their love for dance. Sidney has been with Seriously Dance since 2019.
abbie little
JAZZ / ACROBATICS / PERFORMANCE TEAM
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Abbie is a Queensland based teacher & choreographer with over 10 years of dance training in all styles of dancing. Abbie has a special interest in choreography & commercial dance as well as younger student development. Abbie is a encouraging & inspiring teacher. Her Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management allows Abbie to support her student, focus on Safe Dance Practices & pass her knowledge onto the next generation of dancers. Abbie joined the Seriously Dance team in 2023.
lillian wright
BALLET / LYRICAL / PERFORMANCE TEAM
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Lillian is an all round dancer & teacher with a strong foundation in Classical Ballet & a love for Contemporary & Lyrical styles. She has completed her Diploma in Elite Performance in 2023 and is now studying an Advanced Diploma at Queensland College of Dance in 2024. A kind, considerate & caring teacher, Lillian has been with the the Seriously Dance team since 2023.
cate king
TINY TEAM / ACROBATICS / JAZZ
Cate is a familiar face at Seriously Dance & has spent the last 11 years of her 14 years training dancing with us as a student. Currently studying a Bachelor of Teaching, Cate wishes to pass her love for dance, in particular Jazz & Contemporary, onto the next generation of SDA students. Cate has completed her Ballet, Jazz & Acrobatics Examinations & has been apart of the SDA faculty since 2023.
olivia maybanks
Olivia is a vibrant, friendly & driven dance & teacher. She commenced her dance training with Seriously Dance 11 years ago studying all styles of dance & continues as both a student & teacher in 2024. Olivia has been a part of eisteddfod teams, Creative Generations & most recently performed in the Southbank Christmas Concert in 2023 giving her unique industry insight to pass onto her students.
mya grant
TINY TEAM / HIP HOP / JAZZ
Mya is a passionate dancer & teacher who strives to bring out the best in every one of her students ensureing their mental wellbeing is at the forefront of everything she does. Dancing from an early age Mya grew up learning various styles of dance taking a particular interest in Commercial Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary. Mya is a fresh new face at Seriously Dance in 2024!
mya grant
CONTEMPORARY / JAZZ
Taryn IS originally from Armidale, NSW & started dancing at a young age, exploring styles like jazz, modern, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, musical theatre, song & dance, & ballet. She completed ADV ballet exams up to major 2 & achieved one of the highest scores in her Year 12 dance exam. With a decade of experience working with youth in dance, soccer, and academics, Taryn is now pursuing her passion for teaching. Currently studying at UQ, she aims to complete a master's in teaching while finishing an undergraduate degree in language and linguistics. Taryn is excited to share her love for dance and inspire young minds at Seriously Dance in 2024 & beyond.