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Alexandra le Maitre

Alexandra attended the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg before studying at UCT Ballet School.  She studied ballet with Annelise Venter and Flamenco with Hazel Acosta and holds her Associate qualification with the Cecchetti Society, a Licentiate qualification in the Ballet Faculty of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance and is a teaching member of Alianza Flamenca. 

As a member of the Johannesburg Youth Ballet, Alexandra performed lead roles such as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, acted as assistant repetiteur and choreographed Spanish and Contemporary works for the company. Alexandra has choreographed various works for the Dance Umbrella and Arts Alive Festivals as well as studio shows, concerts and for fundraising events.

She was co-founder and co-director of Ritmo Spanish Dance Company and danced the role of Carmen in their production; she was nominated for an award for Best Female Contemporary Dancer for her performance in Del Alma. Alexandra performs regularly with El Rincon Flamenco, appearing as Adela in their recent production of The House of Bernada Alba.

Alexandra has attended various Flamenco courses both in Spain and South Africa as well as Imperial Ballet Summer Schools in Chichester, England. She is the Company Manager of Ntsoana Contemporary Dance Theatre, Chairman of Alianza Flamenca, Board Member of Flamenco Fanatic and is Administrative Manager of Ashtanga Yoga JHB.

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Trish KcKenna

Trish McKenna is well known in the South African Theatre industry having an illustrious career in Musical Theatre and Theatre both as a performer and choreographer.

She is a highly regarded member in the tap industry both internationally and locally with over with over 30 years teaching experience. She holds the Fellowship qualification with the ISTD - the highest teaching qualification within the Association.

Trish is an international examiner and adjudicator and has examined in countries such as the UK, Singapore and Canada to name but a few.

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