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MEET THE TEAM
Marguerite Madden
DIRECTOR/ CUSTOMER SERVICE/ BALLET/ ACRO/ MODERN/ COMP PROGRAM & ACRO SPORT
Marguerite Madden is a professional dancer, choreographer and dance teacher, specialising in ballet, acrobatics, contemporary and jazz. With her numerous performances at productions, music videos and events, she has obtained experience in movement facilitation and performance.
She studied dance in High School at the Waterkloof Dance Academy where she graduated high school with honours in Dance Studies and had the opportunity to dance as one of seven dancers in South Africa at Genee awards (2012) and Solo Seal awards (2013). In 2010 Marguerite received a perfect score at North Gauteng and Nationals in acrobatics and maintained this score until her last National Championships in 2013. She has competed internationally in all styles.
Her professional career started in 2015 after completing her Acrobatics teacher training with A.F.S.A. In 2016 she danced on 2 cruise ships performing 3 shows a day and seeing countries such as Greece, France, Italy, Finland and Sweden and learning various different styles of dancing and teaching methodologies. In 2017 Marguerite started working for dance companies such as Tailormade Group, Live Show Co and Function Junction, where she has had the incredible opportunity to perform in numerous shows and events (such as Afrikaans is Groot and PSL Awards), touring the country and working closely with renowned choreographers.
Marguerite is a qualified Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Ballet, Modern SABOD and Acrobatics Federation of South Africa (A.F.S.A) teacher. She is also qualified internationally with Acrobatic Arts and has recently affiliated with Acro Excellence.
Her passion for dancing and movement is quite evident in her life and she wants all of her students to be the absolute best they can be!
Wiehann Smith
TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR
Wiehann started his gymnastics training at the age of 9 and trained with TUKS Gymnastics. During his training Wiehann won various awards including 1st place at the SAGF Nationals Gymnastics Championships.
Wiehann started coaching professionally in 2018 and is now a full time coach. His qualifications includes:
· Gymnastics General leader Course
· SAGF Level 1 Coaching Course (Lev 1-3 Artistic Gymnastics)
· SAGF Level 1-4 WAG (Women’s Artistic Gymnastics) Judge
· SAGF Level 1-4 MAG (Men’s Artistic Gymnastics) Judge
· FIG (Federation of International Gymnastics) Level 1 Coaching course (Level 1-8 Artistic Gymnastics) National and International
· First Aid Level 1
Wiehann will be completing his FIG (Federation of International Gymnastics) Level 2 Coaching Course early in January 2023 which qualifies him to work with students internationally up to Junior Olympic level.
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Wiehann is currently studying at Trifocus Fitness Academy where his main subjects include:
· Sport Coaching Science
· Exercise Science
· Sports conditioning coaching
· Sport Phychology
· Specialised Nutrition
· Exercise in Children
· Sport entrepeneurship
His favourite section in Artistic Gymnastics has always been floor (Tumbling). He is looking forward to working with our iMove students.
Jeannie Erasmus
SOCIAL MEDIA/ DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY
Jeannie is a dynamic and creative individual with a diverse background that reflects her multifaceted talents. Armed with a passion for the arts, she went on to study and explore photography, air hostessing, new businesses, and ultimately, her true love—art and digital media.
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Having founded her own art studio, Jeannie discovered a new avenue for expressing her creativity and passion - social media. She has found a niche in this ever-evolving landscape. Her expertise in leveraging these platforms allows her to showcase her creative skills in a digital space. Whether it's crafting visually stunning content, coming up with creative marketing ideas or beautifying our brand, Jeannie's creative touch leaves an indelible mark.
Carma van der Merwe
BALLET/ MODERN & ACRO INSTRUCTOR
Meet Carma van der Merwe, a passionate and dedicated individual making waves in the world of performing arts. Currently pursuing SABOD and Acrobatic teaching qualifications, Carma is classically trained and boasts valuable stage experience. Actively working towards a performance arts degree at the Performance Arts Lifestyle Institute, Carma combines technical excellence with a profound love for storytelling through movement. Stay tuned as Carma continues to evolve as an artist and inspire others through the art of dance.
Jenna Ann Cameron
ACRO SPORT INSTRUCTOR
Meet Jenna-Ann, a dynamic acrobatics teacher who brings a youthful energy to the world of acrobatics. With a passion for movement and a strong foundation in acro, Jenna-Ann holds an AFSA qualification alongside her knowledge in acrobatic arts. Her journey began at a young age, where her love for acro set the stage for a lifelong dedication to mastering the art of acrobatics. Now, as a qualified instructor, Jenna-Ann combines her technical knowledge with a vibrant teaching style, inspiring students to defy gravity and discover the joy of acrobatic expression.
Rochelle Taylor
MODERN INSTRUCTOR
Meet Rochelle Taylor, a passionate dancer who began her journey at the age of 4. With over 20 years of training, she excels in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and Jazz. A multiple-time IDO World Dance Champion, Rochelle’s accomplishments reflect her dedication and artistry.
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Now a Bachelor of Sport Science graduate, Rochelle integrates her academic expertise with her dance practice, offering a holistic approach to movement. A qualified SABOD Modern teacher since 2017, she is devoted to inspiring and guiding the next generation of dancers.