Ashleigh Hoera
AISTD; LNZAMD; SPDNZAMD, TCNZAMD
I began dancing at the age of three with the Macdonald School of Dance. It soon became very clear dancing was my passion so I picked up several dance forms including Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap and Contemporary. By the age of 15 I began my teaching journey as an assistant teacher. I went on to gain four solo diploma certificates through the NZAMD syllabus and was nominated for the national competitions. In 2011 I auditioned successfully for “The Space Dance & Arts Centre” in Melbourne where I pursued my dance training and was soon a teaching staff member. On my return to New Zealand I continued teaching at The Macdonald School of Dance and at the beginning of 2015 I embarked on my biggest journey yet and opened Evolve Performing Arts Centre. Since then I have been blessed with amazing support from our Evolve community and have created a space where children come to let their passion fly. With 15 years of teaching experience I have now sat my teachers examination and gained my teaching certificate with the NZAMD. I am so grateful to go to work and do what I love everyday while being surrounded by our incredible Evolve community.
Alexia Clark
BPA Music Theatre
Alexia has a bachelor of performing arts specialising in musical theatre from the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art.
She really didn’t have an option when it came to pursuing theatre as a career with both her parents and grandparents being heavily involved in the theatre scene throughout New Zealand.
Her experience has landed her major roles as well as majorly cool jobs like working for Walt Disney World and on board cruise ships.
Alexia has a passion for performing and creating and is excited to share her skills and experience with our pupils. Although Alexia doesn't have her own class on our timetable this year she is always supporting Evolve behind the scenes and will occasionally pop in to relieve a class which our pupils always love! She doesn’t sit still so to keep up, follow @AlexiaCalrkCreativity on Facebook or Instagram.
Lillee Shailer
Lillee Shailer has been dancing with Evolve for the past 12 years. She has a passion for not only dancing herself but teaching dance to others.
Since late 2016 Lillee has been developing her teaching skills by assisting Miss Ashleigh Hoera in her junior and senior classes. In June of 2019 Lillee was fortunate enough to compete at HipHop Unite NZ, with the Evolve Hip Hop crews, Milkshake and Illuminate and the experience was amazing.
She has achieved the top marks in her Hip Hop examinations and has achieved her Solo Diploma Certificate. This year Lillee is teaching some of our senior Hip Hop pupils along with supporting Evolve in many ways behind the scenes. Lillee enjoys seeing the kids thrive in what they love.
She is a valued member of our team and brings a young fresh vibe that all of her pupils aspire too.