EMILY PERKINS - PRINCIPAL
Bachelor of Education, Melbourne University. Certificate IV in Dance. Trained RAD Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz & Character at the Merilyn Bryrne School of Classical Ballet.
Performing member of Young Dancers Theatre (YDT) Ballet Company 1983 – 1988. Assistant teacher at Steppes 1994. Freelance dance instructor around Melbourne 1994 – 1995. Instructor at Steppes since 1995. Proprietor of Steppes since 1996. Member of Australian Dance Vision. Expertise – Photography, Costume design, Textiles and Visual Arts.
GEORGIE LOPES - TEACHER
Georgie began her dance journey at Steppes, where she developed a strong passion for performing from a young age. Throughout her schooling at Sandringham Secondary College, she was actively involved in the Performing Arts program and took part in various productions and showcases. Continuing to follow her love for dance and performance.
Georgie is now training at Patrick School of the Arts in their Performing Arts Program. She is also excited to be sharing her experience and creativity through teaching.
MIA INGRAM - TEACHER
Mia began dancing in 2002 at Utassy Ballet School specialising in RAD ballet, contemporary and character. Participating in original performances under the guidance of Sue & Kevin Hayes, highlights include performing at the Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse for the 50th Anniversary, lead roles in the annual production of "Peter & the Wolf" and ongoing performances of the traditional Ukranian Hopak. Mia later joined YDC for their production of "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" and was the youngest member of youth contemporary company, Yellow Wheel, in their first year. Mia extended her dance reportoire with hip hop, musical theatre and jazz styles at Haileybury College and completed tertiary studies at The Space Dance & Arts Centre under Adam Wheeler and Spectrum Dance where she obtained her Certificate III & IV in Dance. Mia is a senior dance coach at Haileybury College is now studying Bachelor of Arts & Master of Teaching at Deakin University.
MEG LEWIS - TEACHER
Meg danced at Mordialloc Dance studio for 13 years, competing in both Troupe and Solo competitions. She has also been heavily involved in Performing Arts throughout her schooling journey. Meg was involved in productions, such as Mamma Mia and Strictly Ballroom.
Meg is now training at Patrick School of the Arts for there Performing Arts Program.
Meg is also enthusiastic to be entering her 3rd year of teaching! (2024).
IMOGEN WALCH - TEACHER
Imogen started ballet at the age of 3 completing ballet exams in RAD, ADV and the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and began training in Jazz and lyrical from age 9. Imogen trained in Dubai from age 11 performing with Dubai Performing Arts school where she performed with h2 productions London in the pantomime Snow White.
Formally a student at Steppes School of Dance she is currently training in her second year of full time, performing arts at Patrick School of the Arts.Kerri Morrison - Teacher
Growing up in NZ Kerri’s career includes a lifetime of teaching experience. With her mother she ran The Marmont School of Dance in Auckland, reopening the school when she moved to Melbourne in 1989. Additionally she has been active as a performer, choreographer and adjudicator throughout her life.
She holds qualifications in Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap Dance. Though Covid unfortunately forced the closure of her Melbourne school she is excited to join the team at Steppes.
Banjo - Mascot
Banjo is our studio mascot and has been part of the Steppes team since 2016. Always happy to greet our students. He is very much part of the Steppes family, putting smiles on everyone’s face when they arrive.
