MEET OUR TEAM

The staff at Adrenaline Performing Arts are professional, highly-trained and dedicated to providing the best education in performing arts. With a range of backgrounds and experience as teachers, choreographers and performers our team of fully-qualified staff are committed to providing our students with support, inspiration and knowledge that enables each student to thrive and grow.

  • ELISE CATCHPOLE

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

    With over 10 years teaching experience, Elise is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where the next generation of performers can work hard, ignite their passion and follow their dreams. Elise has a strong focus on developing technically strong, versatile and resilient performers.

    RAD Registered Teacher (RAD RTS) | Teaching Certificate in Comdance Jazz | Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance) | Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies | Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management | Cert IV in Dance Performance | READY SET DANCE Gold Teacher | Acrobatic Arts Certified

  • SOPHIE MERTENS

    ADMINISTRATION | BALLET

    Sophie is excited to bring her extensive passion for dance into her roles in 2024. Sharing her knowledge and expertise with all her students, Sophie wishes to provide a warm and supportive environment for all. She looks forward to welcoming young dancers and their families to Adrenaline Performing Arts as well as sharing her myriad of skills in her teaching role.

    RAD Registered Teacher (RAD RTS) | Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies | Completed Level 1 at Queensland Ballet Academy | Completed all Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet Exams up to Intermediate level

  • HANNAH GROOM

    PERFORMANCE TEAMS | BALLET | CONTEMPORARY | JAZZ TECHNIQUE

    Hannah has grown up with a passion for all things creative, and is looking forward to fostering a positive, fun, inclusive and thorough learning experience with her students so that they can feel supported in their own creative pursuits.

    Registered RAD Teacher (RAD RTS) | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance with minor in Entertainment from QUT | Advanced 1 Ballet Royal Academy of Dance, Distinction | Jazz Addict Advanced 1, Honours with Distinction 97/100

  • BREANNA CARTER

    TAP | JAZZ TECHNIQUE | PERFORMANCE TEAMS | READY SET DANCE

    Breanna has always had a passion for the arts, and wants to see her students grow and excel in her classes. “It is with your feet that you move, but it is with your heart that you dance.”

    Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management | Cert IV in Dance Performance majoring in Tap | Acrobatic Arts Certified | READY SET DANCE Gold Teacher | Currently studying Bachelor of Primary Education

  • BREE JONES

    READY SET DANCE | CONTEMPORARY | ACROBATICS

    Bree has always found joy, passion and important life lessons in dance and is excited to watch her students grow and share the love of dancing.

    Cert III in Dance | READY SET DANCE Gold Teacher

  • SOPHIA VILLETRI

    READY SET DANCE | JAZZ | BALLET | TAP

    Sophia has always loved all things dance! Her dance training and knowledge of the dance industry immensely grew when she completed a Certificate I, II and now completed her Certificate III in Dance while training Part-Time at Dynamite Studios. Sophia is very excited to teach the students at Adrenaline and share her love of dance with them!

    Teaching Certificate in Comdance Jazz | Cert III in Dance | Completed up to Advanced 2 RAD Ballet | Completed ISTD Advanced Modern Jazz and Tap | READY SET DANCE Gold Teacher | Currently studying Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies

  • EMILY BARTLETT

    FLEX & STRETCH | CONTEMPORARY | HIP HOP | POM TEAMS

    Emily has been surrounded by dance her whole life, diving into all styles and learning from many talented teachers. She hopes to do just the same for her students, whilst helping to grow their love for dance. Emily strongly believes the dance studio is a space to learn, trust, have fun and be yourself. With her classes being taught under the same beliefs.

    Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance | Pilates Mat Teacher Certified

  • TK PATARA

    PERFORMANCE TEAM HIP HOP

    TK started his career in 2010 for MC’d “Bring It On” which is where he developed a love and passion for Hip-Hop dance. In 2011, with no formal training, TK helped form Academy Of Brothers crew. 2012, TK got the opportunity to compete at the Hip Hop International Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of Team Australia. In 2013 TK was finalist on “Australia’s Got Talent” – Season Seven with Academy Of Brothers (placed 3rd) and in 2014 was a part of the “City Of Dance” – G20 Summit. In August of 2016, TK was given another opportunity to compete at the Hip Hop International Championships which were held in San Diego, again with Team Australia with his current Adult Crew “The D” who placed 13th in the World and recently competed in Brisbane at the Battleground qualifiers coming first place with “The D (2015)”.

    TK teaches our Performance Team Hip Hop and brings passion and energy to every class!