Sophia Hu

Director & Dance Teacher

Dance Styles: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, K-pop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Chinese Classical Dance, Chinese Folk Dance, Private Lesson, Dance Competition

Sophia was trained to dance when she was 5 and went to professional dance school from age of 11. After graduating with a Master of Dance at the University of Auckland, Sophia took a full-time job in dance teaching. She is an experienced dancer as she won several awards in dance performing, she is also an experienced teacher for getting her students 1st place in dance competitions.

Thea Yao

Dance Teacher

Dance Styles: Acro, Chinese Classical Dance, Chinese Folk Dance, Private Lesson, Lyrical, Contemporary.

Thea began her journey into the world of Chinese dance at the young age of four. Driven by a deep passion for dance, she pursued her undergraduate degree in Dance Choreography and later completed a Master’s degree in Dance Studies at the University of Auckland. Throughout her dance career, Thea has achieved remarkable success, winning numerous awards in dance competitions across China.

Katie Proffitt-Mckinney

RAD Ballet Teacher

Dance Styles: Ballet, Jazz

Katie is from New Plymouth and began her dance career studying RAD ballet and NZAMD
Jazz.
She moved to Melbourne when she was accepted for full-time training at the Australian ballet school and danced various ballet at the Melbourne State Theatre and Sydney Opera house.
Katie danced for Black Grace dance company and toured Nationally.
Katie went abroad to dance with Royal Caribbean International in musical theatre shows. She trained in America and Dubai as an aerial artist and performed in shows for Royal Caribbean.
Katie has a Bachelor of performance and screen arts (BPSA) and a diploma in classical ballet.
Katie is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of dance ARAD RTS (registered
Teacher)
Also a certified teacher for Progressing the ballet technique (PBT)

Diana Hu

Dance Teacher

Dance Styles: Latin, Ballroom, Ballet, Lyrical, K-pop, Contemporary, Wedding Dance, Private Lesson, Dance Competition

Diana’s journey in Ballroom dancing began at the age of four, when her passion for rhythm and performance first took root. At thirteen, she earned first place and admission to a prestigious professional dance academy, showcasing her remarkable talent and potential. She has since become a finalist in the professional category at numerous national Ballroom dancing competitions, proving her excellence time and again on the competitive stage. Diana is a graduate of the University of Auckland’s Dance Department and is currently pursuing studies in High School Dance Education at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Beyond her achievements in performance and academics, Diana is an experienced and inspiring dance teacher. She has choreographed for high school productions, bringing stage dreams to life, and has taught public classes for both children and adults, guiding every dancer with patience and passion. For Diana, dance is not just about technique and rhythm—it is a way of expressing grace, perseverance, and the joy of connection.

Erika Li

Dance Teacher

Dance Styles: Ballet, Basic Training, BodyConditioning and Sculpting,Ballet Variations, Children'sand Adult Ballet Classes

Erika Li is a professional ballet instructor based in Guangzhou and a graduate of the Dance Study program at The University of Auckland (Aut University). She has a solid foundation in Russian-style ballet and years of teaching experience.

Erika is known for her meticulous teaching style, strong attention to technical detail, and nurturing approach. She has guided many students in ballet competitions, helping them achieve outstanding results and earning numerous awards. Her classes are well-loved by students of all ages.