Meet The Team

Hi, I’m Nykoal.  Principal at Studio3.4. I am passionate about the performing arts and providing children the opportunity they would otherwise be denied because of affordability and moral compromise ...to name only two of many reasons.

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My experience in the performing arts spans over 4 decades and includes acting, dancing, singing, teaching, musician, costume design, directing, stage management and production.

I have a Cert IV in Business, Entrepreneurship and Community Education

I've also completed certificate courses in Children’s Ministry, Marketing and Auslan. 

I have worked in the Education system for more than 30 years as an Educational Interpreter for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired in Primary, Secondary, TAFE and Universities across NZ and Australia. Also as a  Support Coordinator for Students with Disabilities in Southwest TAFE, Vic, I also owned and operated a beauty salon! 

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I have a passion for community and children becoming all they are created to be. I love to see them have the opportunity to realise just how amazing they are.

Bec is a Beaudesert girl who discovered her love of performing during dance lessons at the age of 2.  Dancing at BeauDance Academy for over 23 years to then completing multiple teaching diplomas in dance. 

 

Bec was involved with BAMS Theatre 'Bambinos' for 7 years before becoming a coordinator for multiple Theatre groups including BAMS Theatre, SunPac Theatre Group  and  Village Green Theatre Group. 

 

Bec has performed in many theatrical productions over the last 15 years and has enjoyed her time in roles including Liesl in The Sound of Music in 2011, Vicky in The Odd Couple in 2016, and Neuro in A Little Box Of Oblivion in 2017.  Her more recent roles have been as vocal director and performer for The Bamettes in a production of In The Mood - Music of the 1930s, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical and Erato in Sunnybank Theatre Group’s 2020 production of Xanadu. In 2022 she directed, choreographed, arranged the vocal harmonies and performed in a ‘60s music show.

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Bec is very excited to have joined the Studio3.4 team in 2022 and is very passionate about focusing on technique and modesty within the homeschool community. 

Hi Im Miss Kora, current dance teacher with Studio3.4!

I’ve been dancing since I was a little girl, loving the stage, make up and hairspray! I’ve always enjoyed jazz, hip hop and Contemporary the most.

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I have completed level 12 dance examinations in both jazz and hip hop, and walked away with Honours with Distinction for hip hop.

In 2020, I completed my Cert IV in Dance teaching and Studio Management through Australian Teachers of Dance (ATOD), which is one of my proudest accomplishments to date. I went on to complete my teachers exams.

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I have extensive experience in teaching within the homeschool, mainstream and studio environments and I have active roles in facilitating and managing concerts and eisteddfods. 

 

I have a passion for seeing my students grow in their skill and confidence throughout the year. I love to see them push their creative limits. 

Hi! I’m Miss Leni. Dancing since I was 4 years old I have only ever known dance, 7 days and averaging 50 hours a week inside the studio. It was my life!

 

I have competed in solo and group competitions all across Queensland and overseas. I have dance qualifications with distinctions, in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and acro.  I have completed multiple intensives with the Russian, Australian and the Queensland Ballet and engaged in contemporary intensives with the Brisbane City Youth Ballet. I have tapped with, performed for, and completed intensives with Sam Marks and Nathaniel Hannock from the Tap Dogs. I have completed multiple workshops with Wade Robson (worked with Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, American Idol, SYTYCD), Clarence Kent, and Nick Skein, all whom I've grown up watching and dancing alongside. I have performed in all of the Gold Coasts' Theme Parks and on red carpet events,  festivals and large public stage events all over Brisbane.

Sadly, my performance days came to an end due to major surgeries. My passion to teach has never faded. I love sharing my joy for dance and enjoy seeing my students grow as people and as dancers. I am so happy to be a part of this team and can’t wait to continue to share my love and passion. 

I have been dancing for 12 years, since I was 3 years old. I love all the styles but have worked really hard on my ballet technique in the past couple of years achieving honours in my exams. 

 

I have had lots of varied dance experience competing at various competitions including nationals in Sydney, dancing and demonstrating for a national teachers conference at the QLD ballet and performing in musicals, Christmas shows and Wakakiri. 

 

I have recently enrolled in a Certified Teacher training course to further help me reach my dream.

I love learning to become a dance teacher, it is all I have ever wanted to do, teaching others to love and learn the art of dance as much as I do.

Hi I'm Tia. A mother of two beautiful kids, my daughter is Hard of Hearing. Born and raised in Ireland but loving my life in sunny Australia! I began Irish Dancing at the age of 4 and I became an all Ireland champion and competed all over Europe!

 

I have  my Cert lV in Auslan. I am passionate about communication and language and am loving my work in the speech pathology field.

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I'm excited to be a part of the Studio3.4 team. Dance is something I hold close to my heart and can't wait to share with you all! 

Hi I’m Mrs Melanie! I am so excited to have joined the team at Studio3.4 for 2024.

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I am a home educating mum of two wonderful children. I am very passionate about education, health and helping others. I love to see young people grow and reach their full potential. 

 

I have over 14 years experience in Event and Project Management specialising in administration & office management, which I absolutely love. 

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My qualifications include:

-Advanced Diploma of Events

-Diploma of Project Management

-Certificate in Early Childhood Development & Infant Nutrition 

 

I look forward to another great year in our community! 

Hello, I'm Mellinda. I'm part of the admin team for Studio3.4. My children and I have been a part of 3.4 since the beginning. I decided to be a part of the team because I believe in the values of what studio provides for not only my children and grandchildren but for every child and family that is a part of this community

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I have worked in the education system as an aide for special needs and also fostered children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

 

I am currently in the process of completing my Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. My passion is to see all children no matter their background achieve their dreams.I'm honoured to be a part of this

community.

Hey, I'm Mr Kody and I'll be teaching sports skills classes this year!

 

I'm a homeschooling dad of two littles along with my wife (Mrs Melanie!) so I am very passionate about all things home education, fitness and health.

 

I am currently a Jiujitsu purple belt and a former teacher of children's Jiujitsu and children's MMA classes in Melbourne, Victoria and on the Gold Coast. I've also dabbled in other forms of self defence such as boxing, Krav Maga and Karate.

 

I am really excited to join the Studio team this year and hope to impart some of my knowledge and have a really positive impact on the kids in my classes.

Hi, I’m Ms Glen. I was a home-educator of my six children for 19 years and loved every moment of it.
My passion has always been in the creative arts area, and I have been teaching piano, singing,
guitar/ukelele, early years music and movement, and directing choirs for many years.

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Over the years our family has also been involved in theatre and historical re-enactment groups. As an avid sewer I have always made our many costumes for shows, outfits for re-enactments, and wedding/formal
dresses. Being an avid student myself, I continue to study and develop my own skills and knowledge
base and have a wide range of certifications and qualifications in many creative arts areas. I am
about to complete a Bachelor of Music degree. I love enabling people to achieve their own personal
goals/dreams and being part of that wonderful journey.

Hi, I’m Reuben.  I'm homeschooled, love the performing arts and have discovered that I love working with the younger generation. So Studio3.4 is a perfect fit for me! (my mum and sister are also here so I love that we all have a heart for same things).

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I've been performing on stage since I was 3yrs old, landing many great roles in a number of theatre productions including leads, minor leads and ensemble, dance shows and competitions.

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I am passionate about playing music and currently co-writing a musical! 

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I'm excited about being part of the Studio team this year and have enjoyed assisting Coach Kody in the self defence and basketball and now assisting in Hip Hop.