Our Faculty

Meet Our Team of Experienced and Highly Qualified Teachers

The Studio V faculty, led by Principal Vassie Catalano, is a team of dedicated industry professionals who bring experience, creativity, and inspiration into every class.

Our teachers come from diverse training backgrounds and are fully qualified, holding First Aid certification and Working With Children Checks. Deeply committed to the Studio V philosophy, they deliver high-quality, safe, and supportive training—aligned with Ausdance standards—to nurture confident, skilled, and expressive performers. 

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Assistant Teachers Program

Studio V proudly offers an Assistant Teachers Program to students from Level 5 and above, designed to nurture the next generation of dance teachers and leaders. This fun, structured, and effective program provides students with valuable insight into the art of teaching while developing confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills.

Through the program, Assistant Teachers volunteer their time throughout the week, working alongside our qualified Dance Teachers in junior classes. This hands-on experience allows students to see first-hand how classes are planned and delivered — from lesson structure and classroom management to participation in teacher meetings and mentoring opportunities.

Beyond dance technique, the Assistant Teachers Program equips students with a wide range of transferable life skills, including leadership, initiative, responsibility, efficiency, and care and compassion for others. It is an empowering pathway for students who aspire to one day become dance educators, while also fostering personal growth that extends far beyond the studio.