Pform team since 2017! Neala loves watching movies and letting her inner wild-child shine while belting out the lyrics to her favourite Shania Twain songs. She could quite easily have sushi for lunch every day and is a hot chocolate enthusiast!
Favourite Musical: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Quote/Motto: "That's future Neala's problem"
Neala is the Pform.nz Business Manager. She has completed her Bachelor of Communication Studies, majoring in Television and Screen Production. She is a talented dancer with experience in advanced hip-hop, contemporary, commercial jazz and Kapa Haka.
Neala is also a competent actress, having performed in countless productions, short-films and as a children's entertainer. She has extensive industry knowledge, having worked as a talent agent before joining the Pform HQ. She participated in Pform's NYC tour and performed on 42nd street in 2019.
Neala has plenty of experience with kids of all ages and is passionate about helping children build life-skills. She cultivates a strong learning environment in her classes that focus on education while having fun. She is driven to inspire confidence, self-esteem and a sense of personal achievement through the performing arts. Your kids will just love her fun, uplifting classes.
Pform team since 2012! Too loud and energetic for his own good. Tom will perform Shakespeare at every opportunity he gets (requested or not). He is obsessed with Batman, literature, poetry, classic cinema and never turns down pizza when offered.
Read MoreTom is involved in Pform HQ as Pform.nz's Education Manager. His management role is highly social; he oversees our curriculum content and delivery, working with staff, clients, schools and other partners of the company. Tom is an energetic, confident and vibrant educator who can weave his magic with students of all ages and abilities.
His classes are professional, inspiring and fun. In 2007, he graduated from UCOL School of Performing Arts. He holds a Diploma in Speech and Drama Teaching from Trinity-Guildhall College, having completed his ATCL in 2008. His work as a professional actor has seen him travel the country with the Ugly Shakespeare Company, the Wellington fringe festival, and the Royal performance of Hairy MacLary. He also toured to London with Zoo Boogie New Zealand.
Pform.nz member since 2006! Pearl is a confident individual who LOVES throwing herself into the limelight. She's likely to be found with a coffee cup in hand, no matter the time of day, and rewatching comfort shows on Netflix.
Favourite Musical: Falsettos
Quote/Motto: "Try everything once, and good things twice"
Pearl has always thrown herself into every performance opportunity that has come her way. She has been awarded countless cups and certificates that recognize her talent and dedication to the arts. Within Pform.nz, Pearl has been a member of our dance torupe and competition squad.. Pearl was a dancer on three of our LA and NYC tours, a singer in Glee Club and an actress in our Theatre Companies. Talk about a triple-threat! Pearl has completed her Psychology Degree at AUT, with a minor in Education. As a Pform student, she has completed training in our Junior Leader and Junior Tutor programmes, proving her skill as an educator and performer. Pearl is passionate about giving back to her Pform.nz family, ensuring her students understand that their potential is limitless. In her classes, Pearl expects to see support, creativity, and positive attitudes - and she tried to encourage growth and confidence.
Pform.nz member since 2003! Hobbies include swimming in the ocean, journaling and going on adventures. You will never get through a conversation with Rose without her bursting into song (seriously).
Favourite Musical: Les Miserables
Quote/Motto: "Today is life, tomorrow never comes"
Rose has worked for Pform.nz as both a tutor and a member of the HQ Team since 2016. She began training as a student with Pform.nz at the age of 3, and immediately developed a love of singing and theatre.
She was the Tour Manager in charge of our most recent Musical Theatre tour to NYC in 2019 and attended our previous tours to L.A. in 2014 and 2017 as a performer herself.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History) from the University of Auckland, Rose left New Zealand in 2022 to live and work for a podcasting company in Los Angeles, continuing to work for the Pform.nz HQ remotely as she did so.
Rose has years of performing arts experience under her belt and is passionate about the inclusive and uplifting culture that Pform.nz is dedicated to fostering.
Rose ensures that all her tours and classes are run with the same philosophies in mind.
Pform.nz member since 2015! You will often find Gracie sporting a pair of sparkly shoes. She is always excited to chat about her next overseas trip.
Favourite Musical: Beetlejuice
Quote/Motto: "Positively positive"
Gracie is the owner and operator of the Pform.nz Whangaparaoa Franchise. She is a talented woman in both the performing arts and business arenas. Gracie has an electric personality and can be counted on to always contribute a positive burst of energy.
She has had over 20 years of performance experience and has worked with Touch Compass and Footnote New Zealand Dance. She has taken dance overseas to Macau for the International Youth Dance Festival and to New York for Pform's Broadway Tour in 2019. Early in her career Gracie won best female actress for her role as Mary Warren in 'The Crucible'.
Gracie is an outstanding educator. Her classes are challenging and skill-based so all students can reach their full potential. She says her goal when teaching is to ensure her students feel valued both as an individual and a team member while having a safe space to take risks and try new things. Gracie's class environment is professional but fun - the perfect place to develop strong performance skills while nurturing passion.
Pform.nz team member since 2013! Gabbi loves challenging herself on the rock climbing wall or gliding across the ice skating rink. Her ideal way to wind down after a big day includes binge watching her favourite Netflix show and ordering Uber Eats.
Favourite Musical: Matilda
Quote/Motto: "Have courage and be kind"
Gabbi is very experienced in the performing arts world with multiple competition wins under her belt. She has experience in a range of dance genres such as Tap, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Contemporary and Lyrical. Gabbi has also completed her RAD Ballet exams and has worked in TV on shows such as The Wilds.
Gabbi combines her experience in the performing arts with her bubbly personality to create beautiful classes that encourage students to be individuals and to express themselves creatively. It is important to Gabbi that her students feel nurtured and are kind to both themselves and their peers. We know you are going to love her classes and leave every lesson with a beaming smile.
Pform.nz Team Member since 2023! Emma fills her cup with country music, dipping her fries in her milkshake and re-watching the same TV shows over and over again. She loves to cook up a storm in the kitchen and winding down with a true-crime book.
Favourite Musical: Muppets Most Wanted
Quote/Motto: "Always give 100%! Unless you're donating blood"
Emma is a positive tutor with oodles of experience across the three performing art disciplines however her true passion lies in Shakespeare. She has been both an actor and Director for SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival with a Direct Entrance award in 2019 and she landed the role of Puck in Midsummer Nights Dream. You know your child is going to be in excellent hands with her!
Your child will feel completely welcomed into Emma's teaching environment. Her classes are a supportive and vibrant atmosphere where students are expected and encouraged to be kind, honest, respectful and to always active their listening skills. We know your children are going to thrive under her expertise.
Pform.nz member since 2023! Tate is an optimistic guy who loves filling his spare time with video games, the latest blockbuster movies and eating ice cream.
Favourite Musical: High School Musical
Quote/Motto: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott"
Tate is a talented Dancer and Choreographer, we cant wait for you to immerse yourself into one of his lessons. He has experience in multiple dance genres such as Jazz and Contemporary but his passion lies in Hip hop. Tate has competed at both a national and international level throughout NZ, Australia and USA and is a two times silver medalist at the Hip Hop International Dance Competition.
Tate's classes are fun, high energy and he encourages high engagement from all his students. He believes confidence is key and strives to equip his students with the tools to grow their confidence as a performer. Your childs performance skill is going to go from strength to strength in Tate's classes.
Pform.nz member since way back! Talia joined us as a student in 2007 and performed with us for many years. After a bit of term off, Talia has joined us again as part of our tutor team from 2023. Talia is an energetic and passionate person who is often found enjoying the outdoors crystal hunting, fishing and camping.
Favourite Musical: I can't pick just one! Cats, Hairspray and Mamma Mia
Quote/Motto: Yasssss Queen!
Talia has a wealth of experience in Dancing, Acting, Directing and Production design. It is easy to say she really loves everything about theatre! Over the years Talia has received awards such as Excellence in Directing, the Britany Allum cup for Production Design and National Certificate in Drama. Talia has also landed numerous lead roles in a varity of stage performances.
Talia's classes are fun, safe and an open space for students to learn, grow and be inspired. Her goal is to connect one on one with each students and help them create positive relationships with those around them so they can thrive in the performing arts. We know your child is going to develop in to an excellent performer under Talia's guidance.
Pform.nz member since 2023! Jisoo is an organized tutor who has well and truly made her mark on the NZ Hip-Hop scene. When Jisoo is not teaching she loves cooking, watching movies and eating way too much chocolate!
Favourite Musical: Aladdin
Quote/Moto: "Trust the process"
Jisoo specializes in street dance with training in Hip-hop, House, Popping and Open Choreography. She has experience in street dance battles, choreography for group performance and video projects so you know your children are going to learn some exciting and dynamic moves with Jisoo. In 2021, Jisoo was a finalist for Kpop Party and Bluprint Competitions. She has also competed at Ko Au and Loose Change Hip Hop Battle with great results.
Jisoo's biggest passion at the moment is having the platform to share dance with people of all ability levels. Her class environment is focused on being interactive, goal driven and designed to build lasting progress through a deep understanding of the learning objectives. Your children's skills are going to sky rocket under Jisoo's guidance.
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Pform.nz member since 2015! Chelsie is a TANK fanatic whose ideal day consists of reading at the beach and spending time with friends. She will never miss the opportunity to meet a new cat.
Favourite Musical: Wicked
Quote/Motto: "You are only bored if you are boring"
Starting as a Pform.nz Student herself, Chelsie is well versed in all three performing arts disciplines. With a particular passion for Jazz and Hip Hop dance, Chelsie was one of our founding members of our HBC Dance Troupe- Aquila. She is a talented Choreographer with working being featured in " Dance NZ Made" 2022.
Chelsie is a gentle and caring tutor who builds a learning environment that encourages students to be themselves. Her classes are fun and dynamic, filled with up beat music and are a great place for your child to have creative freedom. We can't wait to see your child build life long skills in her classes.
Pform.nz member since 2024. Danyelle is an ambitious individual who loves seeking beautiful sunrises and indulging in fine dining. Her ultimate form of procrastination is getting lots in the depths of a good book.
Favourite Stage show: Dorian Gray
Quote/motto: "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear- Ambrose Redmoon"
Danyelle has a wealth of knowledge in the Acting and Voice work industry. Having trained in Accents, Improvisation, Clowning, Shakespeare and many more, you know she is going to quip your child with some amazing skills.
Danyelle believes that for a student to be committed, they need to love what they do in class. She wants all her students to walk away feeling like they have learnt something new and valuable to show and tell. Danyelle's classes will be equal parts challenging and fun, and that the only thing on the other side of that challenge is triumph! Your child is going to thrive under Danyelle's leadership.
Pform team member since 2016! Zoe often gets lost in the moment, dancing along to songs from musicals with an Iced coffee in hand.
Favourite Musical: Hamilton
Quote/Motto: To learn something new, you need to try new things and not be afraid to make mistakes.
Zoe is a passionate and bubbly person who is always ready to welcome you into her classes with a giant smile. Having danced from the age of two and being immersed in drama classes for the past 9 years she has so much love for the performing arts. Zoe has been a cherished member of the pform.nz dance troupes and competition squad, receiving many placements in competitions both locally and abroad.
Zoe creates classes where her students can not wait to attend every week. They are a place for them to find friends and to learn new skills in dance and drama that can be applied to everyday life. Zoe's classes are a place where you will work hard while feeling confident, comfortable and productive. We know your child is going to be grinning ear to ear the whole time!!
Pform member since 2009! Will is the ultimate triple threat. His classes are vibrant and fun and he loves to inspire children to be the best versions of themselves. Will is obsessed with superheroes, animals and anything out of this world.
Favourite Musical: Chicago
Quote/Moto: "Where there's a will, there's a way!"
Will has studied performance since he was 4 years old and has performed in numerous shows over this time. Some of the favourite roles that he has won over the years are Billy Flynn in Chicago; Shrek in Shrek Jnr the Musical; and Beetlejuice in his competitive dance squad competitions. He has grown up around performance and loves to share his passion with children of all ages. He runs fun, energetic classes and loves having a platform to share his passion and skill.
Pform.nz member since 2024! Kelsey is a loving tutor with a passion for all things acting. On her off days, you'll probably find her outside exercising, surfing, cheerleading and sometimes a bit of shopping!
Kelsey's guilty pleasure is spending any time she can travelling and never turns down a slice of cake!
Favourite Musical: Miss Saigon/Mamma Mia!
Quote/Moto: 'No one will catch your dreams for you!'
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Pform.nz member since 2017! Mirene is a spontaneous person who love watching movies and munching on all the snacks! Popcorn, M&M's, ice cream... You name it! If the weather is nice, you can catch her roller-skating along Tamaki drive, or climbing to new heights while bouldering!
Favourite Musical: In the Heights
Quote/Motto: "It's good for the plot!"
Mirene is an accomplished performer in all genres of the performing arts. She's been acting on stage and screen since she was 4 years old and has experience in Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary and even Tap! You might have seen her in various commercials or shows like 'Spartacus' or 'Roman Empire'. Some professional highlights for her were performing at the Pop Up Globe, hitting the stage at WOW (World of Wearable Arts), and performing with Auckland Theatre Company.
Mirene's classes are energetic and informative. She's all about having fun, while supporting each other and stepping outside our comfort zones (whether that be a small step, or a huge leap!). We are so lucky to have her on our team, you're going to love her!
Pform.nz member since 2024! Parekawa is an enthusiastic performer with a love for young people and the outdoors! In the summer, you’ll most likely find her swimming in the nearest body of water she can find!
Parekawa loves the environment, taking care of it and enjoying it!
Favourite Musical: Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat
Quote/Whakatauki: Kia whakat?muri te haere whakamua - I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on the past.
Parekawa Finlay has trained in the Whitireia Stage and Screen Acting programme and gained a depth of knowledge in theatre techniques such as Clowning, Mask, Toi M?ori, Shakespeare and Stage Combat.
Her vibrant and enthusiastic approach to performing arts comes from her genuine passion for working with young individuals.
Outside of the performing arts, Parekawa finds joy in activities like strength training, rock-climbing, and always indulging her creative spirit through writing and sketching.
In Parekawa's teaching environment, she wants to see her kids hold themselves with confidence and mana. She believes that her classes hold the space in which every student can strive and with her leadership she will be making sure your children shine their brightest!
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Pform.nz member since 2024! Hobbies include horse riding, going to the gym and watching history documentaries. If you share a car ride with her, best believe you are joining Georgie belting out her fav songs!
Favourite Musical: Les Miserables
Quote/Motto: "Shake it off"
Georgie, known for her adaptability, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the performing arts realm. With professional qualifications including the New Zealand Speech Boards Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama Performance, and an Associate of Trinity College London in Musical Theatre, Georgie's journey in the world of performance began at a young age. As a teenager, she showcased her talents in numerous concerts and performances, while also choreographing and composing for large groups. Join Georgie's class, where the focus is on having fun, kindness, and uncovering and utilizing everyone's unique talents. Under her guidance, expect a journey of discovery and growth in the performing arts like no other.
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Pform team since 2011! Ella is a ray of sunshine who loves dancing along with her friends to Taylor Swift! With a bit of a sweet tooth she'll never turn down some raspberry licorice!
She loves to travel and you'll often find her in her dance classes.
Favourite Musical: Mamma Mia!
Quote/Motto: 'Live life to the fullest'
Ella is an accomplished dancer who has competed several times with our Pform.nz troupe at Dance Brandz competitions and has won a variety of categories.
She has been a Pform student since she was 6 years old and lives and breathes performing, your children couldn't be in better hands.
Not only that, she has spent over 6 years training alongside our tutors in our leadership programme, building her pedagogy and inspiring young performers as a Junior Tutor.
Ella believes its important that her students walk out of class having learnt something. These skills will help them not only in the performing arts space, but in all other aspects of life, no matter what career path they choose!
Ella's a nurturing tutor who's classes are light and fun - your children will love her!
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