Faculty

Working artists.
Career mentors.

Our faculty are active professionals — choreographing, performing, directing and running companies between teaching cycles. Their networks become yours.

Portrait of Phume Sikhakhane

CO.DIRECTOR / HEAD OF PROGRAM

Phume Sikhakhane

Award-winning South African performer, choreographer and performing arts educator. A Naledi Theatre Award winner and multiple nominee, Phume has performed internationally with The Lion King, bringing world-class performance experience and industry expertise to next generation of dance professionals.

Qualifications
Postgraduate B.Tech Degree in Dance
Specialisations
Composition and Choreography
Portrait of Jayd Swart

CO. DIRECTOR / HEAD OF PROGRAM

Jayd Swart

Accomplished international choreographer, educator and artistic director with over two decades of experience in the performing arts industry. Founder of JOZIDANCE and the Jozi Youth Dance Company (JYDC), creating opportunities for young dancers to train and perform at a professional level.

Qualifications
National Diploma in Dance, ARAD (RTS)
Specialisations
Choreography, Classical Ballet (ARAD) and Vocational
Portrait of Tamzin Stone

MOVEMENT SPECIALIST

Tamzin Stone

Accomplished dance educator, choreographer and performer with extensive experience in competitive dance, performance training and choreography. Known for her energetic teaching style and commitment to technical excellence, in nurturing confident, versatile performers with a genuine love for dance. 

Qualifications
National Diploma in Dance, Acrobatic Arts (ADA)
Specialisations
Acrobatics Arts and Alixa Flexibility
Portrait of Almar Kanda 

MOVEMENT SPECIALIST

Almar Kanda 

Professional and commercial dancer with a passion to develop the next generation. Known for versatility across Contemporary, Latin, Jazz and Hip Hop, Almar has earned numerous accolades at national competitions, demonstrating both technical excellence and artistic versatility.

Qualifications
Specialisations
Creative Movement
Portrait of Jake Kanda

GUEST: AERIAL & ACRO SPECIALIST

Jake Kanda

Accomplished aerial artist, performer and coach with a passion for developing strength, artistry and confidence in performers. Specialising in Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop (Lyra), Acrobatics and AcroDance, he combines technical excellence with creative movement to help students safely build aerial skills and dynamic stage presence. 

Qualifications
Specialisations
Aerial Arts

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