Sophie Ludke has been dancing since the age of 4 years old with Miss Christine ( previous owner) as her teacher. Having lived and breathed the dance school her whole life, she aims to keep the high standard of training, nurturing  and inclusivity within the school. Sophie also owns Motif Dance Productions PTY LTD and is excited to give young dancers the opportunity to gain access into the professional world of dance. Sophie gained her Professional Dancers’ Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (PDPTC) and is a registered RAD teacher.

Sophie is making waves in the industry with her sleek and smart Choreography. Having trained and choreographed all over the world, Sophie guarantees to bring leading styles and cutting edge choreography. Her ability to adapt with and be versatile within many facets of performing, and working with performers on any level, is what sets her apart as a choreographer and teacher.

Sophies’ extensive list of corporate credits include;  The Star, Crown, Merivale, Google, Optus, Val Morgan, Mardi Gras for City of Sydney, TV and film for Stella, Sando, Visa, Sketch she, Athena Manoukian, Andrew de Silva and Nathaniel. Musicals for Packmen Productions Cats, Miss Saigon and Shrek. Product launches for Magnum Infinity, Skechers, Ikea, fashion shows for Toni & Guy, Myer and Hamilton wool and creative direction for Marquee Sydney.

Sophie’s performing credits has taken her all over the world including Ariel at Tokyo Disney Sea, Carnival Cruise lines, Princess Cruise lines, Hong Kong Disneyland, Post Modern Juke Box tour Glasgow, the acclaimed Royal Albert Hall in London and G.R.L at Nickelodeon Slimefest.

Sophie has appeared in numerous TVCs including Priceline, Choosi life insurance, Centrum, Stockland, Power Ball and Zeek app.

Shoko started her ballet training with Patrina Borrer, where she gained her passion for dance. At 15, she was accepted into the full time program of the Australian Ballet School, where she received a Certificate IV in ballet. The following year she became the first from Australia to successfully audition for the Moscow State Academy of Choreography, better known as the Bolshoi Ballet School, often named as one of the top classical ballet schools of the world. After an amazing three years of dance experience, she graduated with a Diploma in Dance under the guidance of Natalia Revich. Shoko’s professional experience ranges from solo roles in Opera Australia to being a guest performer of Nayika Indian Dance Company. Her teaching experience ranges from three years to adult and has successfully completed her RAD Teachers Certificate, having been mentored by Miss Christine. Shoko is also qualified to teach the RAD Silver Swans syllabus, which is aimed at older adults, and ex dancers, of any age.

Stefani trained in Sydney at Alegria Dance Studios with Hilary Kaplan before moving overseas to Spain to continue her ballet studies at Víctor Ullate Escuela.

After returning to Australia, Stefani joined Sydney Dance Company Pre-Professional Year where she performed Stephanie Lake’s ‘Colossus’ and repertoire by Rafael Bonachela, whilst also completing her Advanced Diploma in Dance.

Stefani has worked with numerous renowned choreographers and dancers including James O’Hara, Rafael Bonachela, Stephanie Lake, Gabrielle Nankivell, Cloé Fournier, Omer Backley-Astrachan, and Sam Coren.

Abbey is a dedicated young teacher, deeply passionate about the world of dance. Her journey at the National College of Dance began at the age of 3, and from that point on, she immersed herself in various dance forms, including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. In the realm of Ballet, she progressed through the RAD Syllabus from Pre-primary to Advanced 1, consistently achieving exceptional results in all her examinations.

As a choreographer, Abbey now imparts her boundless love for dance to the younger generation, creating stunning routines for both solo and group competitions, earning recognition for her exceptional work. In addition to choreography, she’s a sought-after performer, with appearances in various musicals across Newcastle. Her remarkable talent as a featured dancer was acknowledged when she was selected for the annual City of Newcastle Drama Awards. Her commitment to dance led her to participate in the Department of Education’s Starstruck for the past six years, where she was recognized as a featured dancer and later a member of the Student Direction Team, creating captivating routines for large arena performances. Abbey’s talent also extends to regional and state dance ensembles, where she graced stages in both Newcastle and Sydney for six consecutive years.

At Hunter Drama, she is a part of the tutor development program, teaching Musical Theatre classes and choreographing for their performances, including ‘Bring it On’ and ‘Finding Nemo Junior.’ She was recently honoured with an invitation to choreograph for the Australian Junior Theatre Festival closing ceremony.

Further enhancing her skills, Abbey completed her Certificate 3 in Assistant Dance Teaching. Abbey’s love for choreography drove her to seek further education, including a Sydney Dance Company accredited short course in choreographic practice. There, she honed her skills in developing and performing complex dance pieces. Additionally, she’s currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dance education at the Australian College of Physical Education.

Abbey has a natural teaching ability, a wonderful connection with children. She has an abundance of performance skills, and she is looking forward to teaching and shaping our young performers and instilling a lifelong love of dance!