Our Teachers

WHO ARE WE

Welcome to Tutu Dance Company! 

Our teachers have extensive professional dance industry experience and qualifications.
All teachers have completed their Senior First Aid training and hold a current Working With Children Check. 
Read more about our amazing team below!

OUR 2026 TEACHING TEAM 

Annelise Colman -  Director 

Annelise began her dance training in regional WA studying Cecchetti Ballet, contemporary and theatrical dance. She was awarded the Cecchetti state scholarship for the highest mark in her advanced ballet exam and invited to audition for the Australian Ballet School.

After representing Western Australia at the National Lucie Saranova Memorial Awards, Annelise was then offered apprenticeship programs at Ajkun Ballet Theatre and the Joffrey Ballet School New York. Annelise went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and during her final year undertook secondments with Leigh Warren and Dancers, The Australian Ballet and performed in Coppelia with the West Australian Ballet company.
Annelise has contributed to a number of contemporary dance works of which were presented at Adelaide Fringe and Perth Fringe World festivals. She then co-produced and performed in the world premiere of “Pink Shadows” at Perth Fringe World Festival in 2020.

Annelise has taught and choreographed for several prominent dance schools in Perth and the South West and is now the principal director of Tutu Dance Company. She continues to undertake training courses such as Keeping Kids Safe In Dance and has more recently begun assessing and adjudicating for both high schools and private dance schools. Annelise completed her Acrobatic Arts Certification in 2025 and is now a qualified acrobatics teacher. 
Annelise was recently a finalist in the MRSHS Rising Star Industry Employer Awards for her work and contribution to the school's workplacement and traineeship programs. 

Angela Zan - Head of Theatrical Dance  

Angela began her dance training at the age of 3 at a prestigious dance school in Perth where she was trained in the ComDance C.S.T.D and R.A.D syllabuses. She completed all examinations and went on further to gain her ComDance Teachers' Certificate in 2004 and her ComDance Teachers' Diploma in 2007.  Using her qualifications, Angela taught at several prominent Perth dance schools, working with students of all ages and genres including jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, acrobatics, contemporary and hip-hop. Alongside teaching, and with her extensive experience and background, Angela was able to work professionally in the dance industry and successfully landed a position working for distinguished companies Warner Bro's and Nickelodeon Productions. Angela also worked professionally as a cheerleader for both Perth Wildcats and Perth Glory.  

Committed to her continued growth, Angela further expanded her credentials with additional Teacher Certifications in R.A.D and, more recently, Acrobatic Arts.  Angela has also begun teaching and assessing students at the high school. Angela's love and dedication to dance continues to evolve as she now has 4 children and two of them daughters who are following in her footsteps. Angela looks forward to sharing her love and passion of dance with you all.

Kate Longworth, Senior Teacher 

Kate started dancing in high school after being accepted into the specialist dance program. After training 4 years, she eventually graduated top of the class and was accepted into APAN (Australian Performing Arts Network) full time certificate 4 course in 2014. After spending the year studying full time dance and participating in many performances around Perth, she graduated, receiving her certificate 4 and began her dance teaching career. Kate also trained in a hip-hop crew called ’Envy’ since 2013 where she travelled to compete in numerous competitions interstate over the years, taking out Grand Champions and winning bids to overseas competitions. ‘Envy’ competed at the Dance Worlds competition in Florida in 2015 and 2018. They placed 7th place out of 40 different counties, representing Australia. Kate also Choreographed a Duo that competed at the ICU Championships in Florida who made top 5. She has a major passion for hip-hop, choreographing and building confidence in her students through classes and performance.

Chanel Livesey -  Senior Teacher 

Chanel Livesey embarked on her dance journey in Perth, training in contemporary, jazz, and RAD Ballet across various dance schools. She completed ATAR Dance, and was accepted into Steps Youth Dance company, igniting a profound passion for contemporary dance.
With a Bachelor of Education specialising in Theatre Studies from the University of Notre Dame, Chanel seamlessly blended her love for dance with her teaching qualifications. Whilst pursuing a career as a primary educator, she continued training and teaching at The Dance Collective in Willagee. Chanel's commitment to dance education reached new heights when she took on the role of a dance teacher at John Curtin College of the Arts. Building on her successes, she has now relocated to the South West, where she currently holds the position of a dance teacher at Margaret River Senior High School.

Chloe Gale -  Senior Teacher 

Chloe began dancing at the age of 3 and studied Tap, Acrobatics, Jazz, Ballet and Musical Theatre. Chloe trained through the CSTD and RAD syllabus, receiving distinctions in all her examinations. Chloe was then awarded a scholarship to John Curtain College of the Arts before completing her Certificate 3 in Dance at WAAPA under the direction of Kim McCarthy. Chloe undertook additional training at The Australian Ballet School in Melbourne, STEPS Contemporary Youth Company and numerous dance camps and summer schools state wide. Chloe has taught at a number of schools in Perth and the South West and can't wait to share her love of ballet and professional experience with our Ballet students. 

Dale Kelly  - Senior Teacher 

Dale Kelly began dancing in 1996 with Lara Lee and Jazz Attack Dance Studio. She started teaching in 2001, specialising in one-on-one lessons for students with special needs — a focus that still guides her work today.
Her experience includes placements with AusDance and WAAPA, teaching jazz, contemporary, hip hop and special-needs dance at Pearls Bay Dance Academy, and performing with the Pearls Bay Performance Group. She has also taught ballet and hip hop at Broome Senior High School, led dance troupes to the GOLAB Dance Convention in Sydney, and delivered outreach programs across regional WA — including Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra and Derby, as well as Broome Residential College.
Dale’s choreography credits include YouTube Me (2012), the Staircase to the Moon Kimberley tour (2014), and the 2025 Woodiyiup Bila Story show. She also continues to dance and perform with Core Collective and Suspension Burlesque.
Dale has a deep love for dance and all forms of movement, believing it nurtures both the mind and body. She is passionate about creating inclusive, expressive and joyful spaces where everyone can experience the power of dance.

Hannah McLeod - Senior Teacher 

Hannah McLeod began dancing at 3 years of age! Hannah grew up exploring a wide range of styles including jazz, contemporary, tap, hip-hop, and musical theatre. Hannah completed her CSTD exams as well as competed at dance competitions throughout her dance training. Her love for dance and performing arts has always been at the core of everything she does, with a particular passion for musical theatre, drama, and the magic of storytelling through movement. In addition to teaching, Hannah currently performs in professional shows, which keeps her connected to the excitement and energy of live performance. This experience allows her to bring real-world insights into her teaching and inspire students with a deeper understanding of what it’s like to perform on stage. Hannah has taught at a number of dance institutions such as Out Loud Dance Academy and Leeuwin College of Performance. 

 

2026 JUNIOR TEACHERS

Phoebe Mitchelmore, Aria Seisun , Ava Groves & Isabella Groves 

Phoebe, Aria, Ava and Isabella will join our teaching team as junior teachers in 2026! The girls have been closely shadowing our senior teachers and undertaking teacher training in order to take on some classes of their own in 2026. The girls will also continue their dance training through Tutu Dance Company in a number of different classes including our extension programs. The Junior Teachers will be travelling to Sydney in 2026 to undertake professional development courses and certifications and have all completed their Senior First Aid training and hold a Working With Children Check. 

Phoebe is additionally completing a school based traineeship with Tutu Dance Company in 2026 and will graduate with a certificate in Business!


Our Commitment to Child Safety

Tutu Dance Company is a certified Child Safe Dance Studio. 
At Tutu Dance Company, the safety, well-being, and protection of children and young people are our highest priorities. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where all students feel valued, respected, and free to express themselves through dance. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse, bullying, or inappropriate behaviour. 
Our policies and procedure align with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations to ensure every child in our studio is protected.
● All staff and volunteers hold valid Working With Children Checks (WWCCs), Senior First Aid and complete regular child safety training.
● We maintain strict professional boundaries between staff and students, including social media and online communication policies.
● We have clear, confidential reporting processes in place to handle concerns sensitively and appropriately.
● Our teaching practices promote physical, emotional, and psychological safety for all students.
● We actively engage parents and guardians in our child safety approach and welcome open communication.
At Tutu Dance Company, we believe dance should be a place of joy, growth, and empowerment—where every child can thrive in a safe and positive learning environment.If you ever have concerns or questions about child safety in our studio, please reach out to our Child Safe Officer Annelise Colman at:
Email: info@tutudancecompany.com
Phone: 0477 123 021

Together, we are building a safer and stronger dance community.