ABOUT US
Bling Performing Arts is a professional dance and performing arts studio catering to the artistic and creative community of Newcastle. We specialise in teaching students aged between three years and adult, who have a desire to learn any style of dance, theatre or singing. Students learn in a warm and friendly environment, where it’s all about the children and their best interests.
All classes are taught by working performers and teachers who specialised and highly qualified in their own field, so the students are getting the best tuition.
As Bling moves into its 13th year, principal tap teacher and owner Toni Zink is excited to have her own studio and to be able to put all her enthusiasm and encouragement into the kids.
Toni, has taught at numerous other studios for 26 years.
“Our studio encourages kids to be all-round entertainers,” Toni said. “Students can do a variety of classes from tap to hip hop, from theatre to singing or if you just want to be a baby ballerina, that’s fine too. We Offer every variety in the performing arts through or studio.”
As a parent herself, Toni encourages her own children to do everything and Is fortunate to have her son Ty a qualified LGTDA Tap teacher as a guest teacher adding his rhythmical style to our tap classes. And her daughter Tellina Lee now lives in Los Angeles, pursuing her dreams amongst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, with creation of girl Tap Group "Tap That".
“We believe we are a great starting ground. This is what dreams are about and our studio is about – giving the kids an opportunity to take it to the next level if they want to,” Toni Said.
Classes are held from Monday to Saturday at Bling Studio's Broadmeadow. All classes are catered towards the students’ capabilities and age therefore there is a class for everyone. Even adults.
Teachers
MISS TONI
DIRECTOR/TAP TEACHER - Miss Toni has been teaching for the past twenty years, in Newcastle including eight years in Singleton and decided in 2008 to start her own studio and call it Bling Performing Arts.
My passion for tap came from learning off the gifted Mr. Les Griffith whom was my tap teacher from the age of three, and I have great pleasure in teachers my pupils the Les Griffith Tap Dancing Syllabus.
My love of dance comes through the children I teach and the pride of achieving wonderful results in dance, is both rewarding and special.
I have always had a love for making the children shine on stage, bringing out their special qualities.
I’m looking forward to fantastic years with Bling, warm and friendly Performing Arts Studio.
TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN TO SHINE!
MISS SARAH
Bling Performing Arts would like to welcome Miss Sarah as our new R.A.D. classical ballet, contemporary and stretch teacher .
Sarah has a wealth of dance knowledge which has spanned from over 25 years of experience in ballet, contemporary and jazz. She graduated with her Diploma of Classical Ballet T eaching with a High Distinction and she is very passionate about teaching quality ballet technique in a safe and welcoming environment. Sarah holds an Associate Degree in Dance from the Queensland University of Technology where she was fortunate enough to work with choreographers from the Queensland Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre. She also holds a Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of General Studies with the University of New England and currently teaches at a local primary school. Within the local community of Newcastle she has choreographed for school concerts, private dance studios and Star Struck (choreographer and segment director).
CANDICE PARKES
RAD BALLET, CONTEMPORARY /JAZZ TEACHER - Miss Candice began dancing at the age of three with the Marie Walton Mahon Dance Academy. During the following 12 years Candice studied classical ballet (R.A.D.), character, contemporary/modern, jazz/lyrical & musical comedy. The exposure to numerous talented teachers has armed her with the skills and knowledge to support and train students in all aspects of dance.
Miss Candice has completed up to and including her Advanced 1 vocational exam with a distinction and was received a distinction in all exams prior. She has regularly competed in eisteddfods and other competitions in both solo and group events with great results.
As a result Miss Candice is able to provide students with valuable lessons in a supportive environment where they can strive to achieve their goals and enjoy their dancing. She prides herself on sharing the love of dance with her students.
SOPHIE BELLAMY
Sophie has been dancing since she was 3. She started tap at the age of 4 and has been with Miss Toni ever since. Sophie is completing her LGTDA exams and looking forward to becoming a qualified teacher. She has competed in eisteddfods since she was 5 doing very well and travelling to compete. Sophie enjoys all styles of dance and takes the opportunity to attend workshops to learn more, she is also working hard to complete her ballet exams. Sophie is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with other students.
JESSICA PARROTT
MR MAX
Junior HIP HOP TEACHER - At age 8 Max commenced tap lessons with Bling Performing Arts under the tuition of Toni Zink. Within a very short period of time, Max expanded to Drama and discovered his passion for Hip Hop, studying under Danielle Kyneur and Pep C.
Max has competed at eisteddfods in Hip Hop and Tap and has been a cast member in Hunter school of Performing Arts musical productions.
In 2011 Max was a Bling Performance Group troupe member, travelling to the Los Angeles to dance at Universal Studios and Disneyland and undertake workshops at Disney Performing Arts and with Hip Hop choreographer Dejan Tubic.
In 2014 Max was a Bling Performance Group troupe member, travelling to Orlando Florida, to dance at Disneyworld, Universal Studios as well as on board the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas cruise ship.
Max has infectious energy and is able to engage all ages from toddlers up, in lessons that will introduce new and old styles of Hip Hop whilst bringing a smile to their face.
MISS KAYTIE
Katie has been teaching dance for 7 years, and performing for the last 18 years. Her qualifications include a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Business Management (Classical Ballet) with ADV/ADI and the completion of the highest level (Gold Bar) in ATOD Classical Ballet. She has taught with the Australian Teachers of Dance, Australian Dance Vision, and Royal Academy of Dance syllabuses. My training has been under Lynette Denny, Karen Ireland, and Kellie Singh.
Kate has a passion for teaching classical ballet, contemporary, and lyrical, along with jazz and hip hop. Her performance experience includes backup dancing for Amber Lawrence, half time entertainment for the Sydney Kings and performances in the Country Music Week Cavalcade. She has a special interest in stage management and enjoy seeing her students’ hard work pay off on the stage.
"My hope and goal as a dance teacher is to encourage the next generation in their passion for dance and help my students achieve their dreams."
TY ZINK
TAP TEACHER - From the age of 4 Ty learnt tap from the late Mr Les Griffith, who also taught the likes of Dean Perry and Ben Read to name a couple. He completed his LGTDA Teachers Degree with Distinction and has taught in many studios since. He has performed alongside The Tap Dogs and HAS featured in many musicals throughout his career including 42nd Street, High School Musical, Guys and Dolls and Bugsy and even featured as a lead tapper in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony.
“It’s all about having fun. When you have fun performing the audience will enjoy watching”
JODY HOOKER
HIP HOP, THEATRE SPORTS, SINGING TEACHER
Jody has been singing and dancing since the age of 2 which she pursued by dancing Full-time at Village Performing Arts, as well as studying her Bachelor of Music at the International Conservatorium of Music majoring in musical theatre. She has previously backup sung and danced professionally for artists such as Jessica Mauboy, Wolf Mother, The Wiggles, and Bon Jovi as well as dancing for Kelly Clarkson on her ‘Mr Know it all’ tour. Jody has participating in many flashmob’s and commercials as well as major performances such as cheerleading for the NRL, Smokey Dawsons Revival Show, the Royal Easter Show, Broadway Dance Centre in New York, Disneyland LA and Florida, The Voice and X Factor. She has worked for the professional theatre company Packemin Productions for the last 7 years performing in up to 4 musicals a year, as well as teaching singing, Dancing and Drama/Theatre sports at local performing arts studios as well as teaching latin and ballroom as studio manager of Arthur Murray international. Jody has recently moved from sydney to Newcastle where she is looking forward to her new adventure teaching at Bling Performing Arts.
JORDAN PARROTT
Teachers
MISS TONI
DIRECTOR/TAP TEACHER - Miss Toni has been teaching for the past twenty years, in Newcastle including eight years in Singleton and decided in 2008 to start her own studio and call it Bling Performing Arts.
My passion for tap came from learning off the gifted Mr. Les Griffith whom was my tap teacher from the age of three, and I have great pleasure in teachers my pupils the Les Griffith Tap Dancing Syllabus.
My love of dance comes through the children I teach and the pride of achieving wonderful results in dance, is both rewarding and special.
I have always had a love for making the children shine on stage, bringing out their special qualities.
I’m looking forward to fantastic years with Bling, warm and friendly Performing Arts Studio.
TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN TO SHINE!
MISS SARAH
Bling Performing Arts would like to welcome Miss Sarah as our new R.A.D. classical ballet, contemporary and stretch teacher .
Sarah has a wealth of dance knowledge which has spanned from over 25 years of experience in ballet, contemporary and jazz. She graduated with her Diploma of Classical Ballet T eaching with a High Distinction and she is very passionate about teaching quality ballet technique in a safe and welcoming environment. Sarah holds an Associate Degree in Dance from the Queensland University of Technology where she was fortunate enough to work with choreographers from the Queensland Ballet and Bangarra Dance Theatre. She also holds a Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of General Studies with the University of New England and currently teaches at a local primary school. Within the local community of Newcastle she has choreographed for school concerts, private dance studios and Star Struck (choreographer and segment director).
CANDICE PARKES
RAD BALLET, CONTEMPORARY /JAZZ TEACHER - Miss Candice began dancing at the age of three with the Marie Walton Mahon Dance Academy. During the following 12 years Candice studied classical ballet (R.A.D.), character, contemporary/modern, jazz/lyrical & musical comedy. The exposure to numerous talented teachers has armed her with the skills and knowledge to support and train students in all aspects of dance.
Miss Candice has completed up to and including her Advanced 1 vocational exam with a distinction and was received a distinction in all exams prior. She has regularly competed in eisteddfods and other competitions in both solo and group events with great results.
As a result Miss Candice is able to provide students with valuable lessons in a supportive environment where they can strive to achieve their goals and enjoy their dancing. She prides herself on sharing the love of dance with her students.
SOPHIE BELLAMY
Sophie has been dancing since she was 3. She started tap at the age of 4 and has been with Miss Toni ever since. Sophie is completing her LGTDA exams and looking forward to becoming a qualified teacher. She has competed in eisteddfods since she was 5 doing very well and travelling to compete. Sophie enjoys all styles of dance and takes the opportunity to attend workshops to learn more, she is also working hard to complete her ballet exams. Sophie is looking forward to sharing her love of dance with other students.
JESSICA PARROTT
TRAINEE ASSISTANT TEACHER - Jessica has been dancing since the age of 3, and over the past 12 years has trained in Jazz, Hip Hop, Classical Ballet, Contemporary/Modern and Singing.
She has been completeing the LGTDA Tap Syllabus as well as RAD Ballet, currently up to advanced foundation.
As well as this Jessica has competed at Eisteddfods as a group and solo performer with fantastic accomplishments, Starstruck performances and international workshops. Welcome Jessi!
MR MAX
Junior HIP HOP TEACHER - At age 8 Max commenced tap lessons with Bling Performing Arts under the tuition of Toni Zink. Within a very short period of time, Max expanded to Drama and discovered his passion for Hip Hop, studying under Danielle Kyneur and Pep C.
Max has competed at eisteddfods in Hip Hop and Tap and has been a cast member in Hunter school of Performing Arts musical productions.
In 2011 Max was a Bling Performance Group troupe member, travelling to the Los Angeles to dance at Universal Studios and Disneyland and undertake workshops at Disney Performing Arts and with Hip Hop choreographer Dejan Tubic.
In 2014 Max was a Bling Performance Group troupe member, travelling to Orlando Florida, to dance at Disneyworld, Universal Studios as well as on board the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas cruise ship.
Max has infectious energy and is able to engage all ages from toddlers up, in lessons that will introduce new and old styles of Hip Hop whilst bringing a smile to their face.
MISS KAYTIE
Katie has been teaching dance for 7 years, and performing for the last 18 years. Her qualifications include a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Business Management (Classical Ballet) with ADV/ADI and the completion of the highest level (Gold Bar) in ATOD Classical Ballet. She has taught with the Australian Teachers of Dance, Australian Dance Vision, and Royal Academy of Dance syllabuses. My training has been under Lynette Denny, Karen Ireland, and Kellie Singh.
Kate has a passion for teaching classical ballet, contemporary, and lyrical, along with jazz and hip hop. Her performance experience includes backup dancing for Amber Lawrence, half time entertainment for the Sydney Kings and performances in the Country Music Week Cavalcade. She has a special interest in stage management and enjoy seeing her students’ hard work pay off on the stage.
"My hope and goal as a dance teacher is to encourage the next generation in their passion for dance and help my students achieve their dreams."
Mikalee Biles - Front Office
TY ZINK
TAP TEACHER - From the age of 4 Ty learnt tap from the late Mr Les Griffith, who also taught the likes of Dean Perry and Ben Read to name a couple. He completed his LGTDA Teachers Degree with Distinction and has taught in many studios since. He has performed alongside The Tap Dogs and HAS featured in many musicals throughout his career including 42nd Street, High School Musical, Guys and Dolls and Bugsy and even featured as a lead tapper in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony.
“It’s all about having fun. When you have fun performing the audience will enjoy watching”
JODY HOOKER
HIP HOP, THEATRE SPORTS, SINGING TEACHER
Jody has been singing and dancing since the age of 2 which she pursued by dancing Full-time at Village Performing Arts, as well as studying her Bachelor of Music at the International Conservatorium of Music majoring in musical theatre. She has previously backup sung and danced professionally for artists such as Jessica Mauboy, Wolf Mother, The Wiggles, and Bon Jovi as well as dancing for Kelly Clarkson on her ‘Mr Know it all’ tour. Jody has participating in many flashmob’s and commercials as well as major performances such as cheerleading for the NRL, Smokey Dawsons Revival Show, the Royal Easter Show, Broadway Dance Centre in New York, Disneyland LA and Florida, The Voice and X Factor. She has worked for the professional theatre company Packemin Productions for the last 7 years performing in up to 4 musicals a year, as well as teaching singing, Dancing and Drama/Theatre sports at local performing arts studios as well as teaching latin and ballroom as studio manager of Arthur Murray international. Jody has recently moved from sydney to Newcastle where she is looking forward to her new adventure teaching at Bling Performing Arts.
MISS KAYTIE
JORDAN PARROTT
LGTDA Teacher - Jordan started dancing at age 7, starting with Tap and Jazz, followed by Contemporary, Singing, Hip Hop and open Ballet.
He has competed and many eisteddfods both solo and group, as well as Starstruck and many International workshops.
Jordans passion is his Tap Dancing and is excited to be completeing his LGTDA teachers exam this year.
Teachers
MISS TONI
DIRECTOR/TAP TEACHER - Miss Toni has been teaching for the past twenty years, in Newcastle including eight years in Singleton and decided in 2008 to start her own studio and call it Bling Performing Arts.
My passion for tap came from learning off the gifted Mr. Les Griffith whom was my tap teacher from the age of three, and I have great pleasure in teachers my pupils the Les Griffith Tap Dancing Syllabus.
My love of dance comes through the children I teach and the pride of achieving wonderful results in dance, is both rewarding and special.
I have always had a love for making the children shine on stage, bringing out their special qualities.
I’m looking forward to fantastic years with Bling, warm and friendly Performing Arts Studio.
TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN TO SHINE!
Miss Tina Moore
Qualified RAD Teacher
Tina began dancing at a very young age and her love for dance has proved to be a lifelong passion. Tina opened her studios and has successfully continued for over 2 decades. Throughout her career, she has coached, taught and mentored countless number of students of all ages, from preschoolers through to mature adults.
Tina’s commitment and longevity in the industry is due to and driven by her desire to inspire young people to lead better lives and to experience more joy by achieving their goals through connection and compassion. Tina continues to further her knowledge and skills by regularly attending numerous professional dancing and business growth programs and conferences. She continues to study various strategies and training techniques and Tina has a very clear direction and vision for creating and maintaining her studios in order to promote clear values and wellbeing for all involved.
Tina was awarded her Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate (Distinction) in 2004 and continues to update these skills.
Tina was a Semi Finalist on the ABC TV program Strictly Dancing 2005 when her and her dance partner competed requiring to be versed in 14 genres of dance.
Tina’s longevity and business ownership was acknowledged by being one of three Young business Person of the Year Award finalists in 2014 at the Lake Macquarie Business Awards.
As well as the everyday running of the Studio, Tina teaches RAD Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz/Funk/HipHop and has developed her own Ladies program.
Mikalee Biles - Front Office
Qualified LGTDA Teacher
MISS JENNY
Miss Jenny hasworked for 27 years teaching RAD classical Ballet and she spent 10 years as Co-Owner and Director of Belmont Dance Centre. Within her studios, she has prepared her students for their RAD ballet examinations, all the way from Primary ballet up to Vocational examinations. Jenny has also choreographed highly renowned routines for end of year concerts, solo eisteddfods and troupes. Over these years she has had many students go on to work in the professional dance world, with past students becoming professional dancers in classical companies, on cruise lines, in the Moulin Rouge, Disneyland and the Australian Ballet International Training Programme. Her love for teaching has also given her the opportunity to adjudicate for scholarships, gala days and eisteddfods.
Miss Jenny is thrilled to be working with our beautiful students at Bling PerformingArts and cannot wait to help them shine in 2019 and beyond!
MR MAX
Junior HIP HOP TEACHER - At age 8 Max commenced tap lessons with Bling Performing Arts under the tuition of Toni Zink. Within a very short period of time, Max expanded to Drama and discovered his passion for Hip Hop, studying under Danielle Kyneur and Pep C.
Max has competed at eisteddfods in Hip Hop and Tap and has been a cast member in Hunter school of Performing Arts musical productions.
In 2011 Max was a Bling Performance Group troupe member, travelling to the Los Angeles to dance at Universal Studios and Disneyland and undertake workshops at Disney Performing Arts and with Hip Hop choreographer Dejan Tubic.
In 2014 Max was a Bling Performance Group troupe member, travelling to Orlando Florida, to dance at Disneyworld, Universal Studios as well as on board the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas cruise ship.
Max has infectious energy and is able to engage all ages from toddlers up, in lessons that will introduce new and old styles of Hip Hop whilst bringing a smile to their face.
MISS MADDY BARTHO
Jazz Teacher
Maddy started dancing at age 3 studying Tap and Jazz with Marie Walton Mahon. She has competed at many eisteddfods in NSW and QLD winning championships and scholarships in Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Ballet.
In 2012 Maddy started studying at Brent Street in Sydney. In 2016 she completed her certificate IV in Dance.
Maddy is currently studying a Bachelor of Teaching at the University of Newcastle.
Mikaylee began dancing at the age of 7 and became a part of the Bling family in 2009. Here, she has studied tap, jazz, hip hop, JFH, contemporary and musical theatre whilst also competing in both tap solo and group eisteddfods, achieving excellent results and winning major trophies and awards. She has also been involved in dance and performing arts pursuits outside of the studio, most notably being a member of the featured tap ensemble in Starstruck 2014 and 2015. In 2011, Mikaylee was a Bling Performance Group troupe member, travelling to Los Angles to dance at Disneyland and Universal Studios and undertaking workshops at Disney Performing Arts with Josh Horner and in Hollywood with Dejan Tubic. Mikaylee will also be a part of the 2019 Bling Performance Troupe that will travel to America in 2019. In 2018 Mikaylee completed her LGTDA Teachers Exam and is now a fully qualified tap teacher. She is also studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) at the University of Newcastle. Mikaylee began causal reception jobs in 2016 and from there this progressed into a more permanent position. She loves that her role in reception allows her to be so involved in the studio and strives to be helpful and supportive to students and families through her receptionist duties. Mikaylee is passionate about sharing her love of dance with students and her peers through her reception position at Bling Performing Arts!
TY ZINK
TAP TEACHER - From the age of 4 Ty learnt tap from the late Mr Les Griffith, who also taught the likes of Dean Perry and Ben Read to name a couple. He completed his LGTDA Teachers Degree with Distinction and has taught in many studios since. He has performed alongside The Tap Dogs and HAS featured in many musicals throughout his career including 42nd Street, High School Musical, Guys and Dolls and Bugsy and even featured as a lead tapper in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony.
“It’s all about having fun. When you have fun performing the audience will enjoy watching”
JODY HOOKER
HIP HOP, THEATRE SPORTS, SINGING TEACHER
Jody has been singing and dancing since the age of 2 which she pursued by dancing Full-time at Village Performing Arts, as well as studying her Bachelor of Music at the International Conservatorium of Music majoring in musical theatre. She has previously backup sung and danced professionally for artists such as Jessica Mauboy, Wolf Mother, The Wiggles, and Bon Jovi as well as dancing for Kelly Clarkson on her ‘Mr Know it all’ tour. Jody has participating in many flashmob’s and commercials as well as major performances such as cheerleading for the NRL, Smokey Dawsons Revival Show, the Royal Easter Show, Broadway Dance Centre in New York, Disneyland LA and Florida, The Voice and X Factor. She has worked for the professional theatre company Packemin Productions for the last 7 years performing in up to 4 musicals a year, as well as teaching singing, Dancing and Drama/Theatre sports at local performing arts studios as well as teaching latin and ballroom as studio manager of Arthur Murray international. Jody has recently moved from sydney to Newcastle where she is looking forward to her new adventure teaching at Bling Performing Arts.
MISS JESS
Tiny Tots Saturday
Miss Jess has been dancing since she was 3, training in many different styles such as ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary. In her late teens and full time courses she also trained in acrobatics, heel technique, musical theatre and hip hop.
Jess trained in Newcastle until she was 12 then moved up to Brisbane during her high school years. While in Brisbane she studied CSTD (Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing) and passed all her jazz exams and while student teaching, gained her Teaching Certificate.
She has also trained for a year at Davidia Lind Dance Centre doing the full time program and graduated with a Diploma of Musical Theatre.
Miss Jess has performed across a range of stages, such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Avenue of the Stars, Ocean Park, Wonderland and Australian Dance Festival, as well as countless Eisteddfods.
Jess loves to pass on her knowledge of dance to those she is teaching, and is extremely passionate about teaching dance.
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