Kellie Schroer - Principal/Director/Choreographer
Kellie began her dancing journey at the age of 6 with her Mother who was a ballet teacher. She later added Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre to her repertoire. Winning a scholarship at the age of 16 to study at the Victorian College of Arts in Melbourne made it easy for her to decide that dance would be her future.
Over the years, Kellie has enjoyed a successful career as a professional dancer with many jobs in TV, on stage and in theatre. She has been fortunate to travel the world with dance contracts and has worked with Cher, The Bee Gees, David Hasselhoff and the late king of pop Michael Jackson, the highlight of her career.
In 2008, Kellie settled in Cambridge and opened KS School of Dance. Offering a variety of dance styles to children aged 4 - 18, Kellie bases the school on a good ballet technique. "This is a must."
Kellie is a Registered Teacher and holds her 'Fellowship' Teacher's Exam, equivalent to a Masters Degree in Dance. In 2017 Kellie was appointed by the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) based in the UK, to become a Ballet examiner for New Zealand and Australia.
Meet our Assistant Teachers
Rosanna High
JAZZ/TAP TEACHER
Rosanna hails from the UK and did all her training there starting at the tender age of 2 and half with tap then later added jazz and other dance genres to her repertoire. At a young age Rosanna competed in many dance competitions over the UK and throughout the years she did very well ending up in the "All England Finals" where she came 2nd in her Jazz solo.
Rosanna studied full time training for 3 years at the "London Studio Centre" upon graduating her first professional job was the lead role of "Penny" in "A night of Dirty Dancing" UK tour. She then went on to a very successful career dancing in many shows around the UK including "Jingle Bells" & "Classical Spectacular" performing at the famous "Royal Albert Hall".
Rosanna then decided to take to the cruise ships and landed many contracts on the "Sea Princess", "The Pacific Princess" and "Hal Maasdam". After two years of traveling the seas Rosanna returned to London and joined a tap company "The Satin Dollz" where she once again performed all over the UK including London's "West End".
Recently Rosanna moved to Cambridge in 2021 with her kiwi fiance' whom she met on her first cruise ship contract. Rosanna is very excited to be teaching for KS School of Dance and passing on her passion and experience to our dancers.
Holly Sinton
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Holly began dancing with the KS School of Dance at the age of 5 years old. She has studied, ballet, jazz and hip hop. Holly is currently working towards attending her level 6 hip hop exam and enjoys taking dance as a subject at school.
Last year Holly competed in the KS Showcase and placed 2nd in the solo and due section performing hip hop. She enjoys performing and sharing her passion with others. She wants to help and encourage younger dancers to find their own hip hop style.
Her favourite colour is red and her favourite food is nachos!
Olivia Hills
JAZZ TEACHER
Olivia has been dancing for 13 yrs. She began with ballet then added jazz when she was 7yrs. Olivia has also been a dancer in the KS performance group for 3 yrs.
Recent exams include IDTA ballet classical award 1 and NZAMD advance 2 jazz – both of which Olivia attained the highest mark “distinction”.
These accomplishments have given Olivia more confidence to move forward into a teaching roll as she brings so much energy & enthusiasm to her dancing.
Olivia loves animals, food, and art.
Francesca Hickey
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Francesca began dancing at 4 years old and she joined KS in 2019. She has explored a range of dance genres including, Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial, Tap and Highland.
Having attained all her exams in NZAMD Jazz – Advanced 1 & 2 with Distinction, she was also nominated for an NZAMD scholarship. Now, concentrating on her Advanced Irish exam and working towards her Solo Seal exam in Jazz and Contemporary.
In 2023, Francesca had the opportunity to choreograph the St Paul’s Collegiate production ‘Godspell,’ which she thoroughly enjoyed. In 2022, she choreographed a contemporary dance troupe for school, securing 1st at regionals and 2nd at nationals.
Francesca continues her exploration of the dance industry this year, as she has been accepted into PIT Crew for Tiptronic Productions.
Her favourite food is raspberries and her favourite colour is purple.
Want to know more?
Please get in touch if you’d like to enrol your child at KS School of Dance or if you’d like more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Mission: My belief is that every child should have the chance to dance. - Kellie Schroer
Get in touch!
Please get in touch if you’d like to enroll your child at KS School of Dance or if you’d like more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
KELLIE SCHROER
EMAIL: kscambridgeschoolofdance@xtra.co.nz
PHONE: 027 276 7944
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STUDIO LOCATION:
All classes are held at 15 Wilson Street
