Teachers

Principal Director

Lisa Innis
(CSTD Tap Dip)

Dancing since the tender age of 8, Lisa began studying at the Plaza School of Dance and Drama. Subsequently enrolling into the Lorna Badman School of Dance and Drama, Lisa began as an assistant dance teacher, completing examinations through the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing. During this time, Lisa studied various styles including jazz, tap, song and dance, modern dance and contemporary. In 1995 Lisa established Innis Dance Studios which to this day boast an enrolment of 260+ students, many of which have become successful dancers and teachers in their own rite.

“ It is important to me that each of my students feel part of our ‘Innis Family’ and that I know each and every one of them personally. By personally teaching a large number of performance and examination classes, I allow myself to keep up to date with every individual child’s progress ensuring that no child ‘falls through the gaps’.

I am so proud of Innis Dance Studios. I cannot express my appreciation enough to all the parents, grandparents, family members and friends who help to make Innis such a successful and happy place to be.”

Rachel Moore
(CSTD (TC/MJ), BEd)

Rachel started dancing with Innis Dance Studios at age 5. Since then she has gone on to complete all CSTD tap and jazz examinations as well as completing her classical examinations through Cecchetti Ballet. Rachel holds her CSTD Teaching Certificate in Modern Jazz as well has holding Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees. As well as teaching dance, Rachel also works as a secondary school science, maths and dance teacher. Since starting dance in 1995, Rachel has trained in tap, jazz, classical ballet, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre and hip hop.  Rachel has performed at many venues in Adelaide and overseas including Disney Land in Paris and Hong Kong and Saddlers Wells in London. Rachel has also danced in the Credit Union Christmas Pageant nearly every year since 2006. Rachel danced as a member of the Australian Classical Youth Ballet for over 10 years and continues to assist as a guest teacher.

Ashlee Skinner

Dancing for over 20 years, Ashlee has grown up at Innis Dance Studios. Together with teaching since 2008, Ashlee has completed many CSTD Tap and modern jazz examinations. In her final year of schooling, Ashlee studied SACE Stage 2 Dance and has since choreographed on multiple occasions for various school productions including works from St Paul’s and Charles Campbell Colleges. With extensive knowledge in working with children of all ages, Ashlee has experience in teaching all styles of dance to any age group and has competed herself at both a regional and national level.

“They call it dancing, I call it living”

Mia Carosi

Mia began her love of dance at Innis Dance Studios at age 2. Mia has completed both jazz and tap examinations whilst broadening her performance experience through Music and Singing programs. At the age of 12 Mia began a “Teacher in Training” program at Innis Dance Studios, which included assisting teachers with tap, lyrical, contemporary and hip-hop classes. At the end of 2016 Mia completed her training and now has the experience to share and create dance routines for Innis Dance students. As a soloist and troupe member, Mia is a fierce competitor in various competitions at national level. Currently studying in the field of Health Science at University, Mia has the aim to one day complete her degree as an Occupational Therapist, allowing herself the opportunity to adapt and apply human movement theories to dance for her students.

Stephanie Calipari

Since the age of 3, Stephanie has been a part of the Innis Dance Family. Teaching at Innis Dance Studios since 2010, Stephanie has also completed a number of CSTD Tap Examinations and competed at both a regional and national level. In her last year of high-school, Stephanie studied SACE Stage 2 Dance, implementing this in choreographing a number of routines for the studio and local primary schools. Stephanie keeps herself incredibly busy by running her own hair salon;

“It’s not about having time, it’s about making time”