Toddler Toes

“Miss Lenore” – Lenore Bullock

Lenore has been teaching for over 35 years. She has directed two large dance schools; one in Australia and of course STUIDIO 246. She has successfully trained thousands of students for competitions, examinations and performances and many have joined various companies around the word, including the Australian Ballet Company. She is trained in Ballet (RAD), Modern Jazz, and Drama.

Lenore started Toddler Toes 12 year ago, whilst searching for flexible, age appropriate dance classes for her children, somewhere where Toddlers and Preschoolers were able to join a dance class, that was fun and exciting, but would still be beneficial and productive.

She is passionate about dance and children, and the Toddler Toes/Studio 246 brand.

“Miss Nat” – Natalie Pritchard

Miss Nat has been part of the Studio 246 and Toddler Toes team for 3 years.

As a mother of 2 she understands the importance of creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, whilst providing clear instructions and boundaries.

Natalie was a highly competitive gymnast for over 10 years. To compliment her gymnastics career she also pursued dancing in Ballet and Jazz.

Natalie then went on to dance professionally for the 91FM and SkyCity Cheer Teams for 6 years whilst attaining a degree at Massey University in Sports and Recreational Management.

More recently Natalie has taught Gymnastics at North Harbour. Coaching kindy gym and general school gym.

Natalie will provide your preschoolers with a dynamic contemporary and fun dance experience, which focuses on growing your child’s self confidence, awareness and dance skills.

“Miss Mel” – Melanie Bullock

Melanie Competed her ISTD Jazz exam to Grade 6 level. She studied Royal Academy of Dance Ballet to Intermediate Level. She has been teaching alongside her Mother (Lenore) for the past 6 years and has been teaching our fun classes for the past 2 years. She achieved excellence in Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA Dance, she was awarded the Excellence in Dance trophy at Westlake Girls High School in year 12, and gained 1st place in Dance in year 13.

Due to her natural affinity with children she is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy.

	*“Miss Lenore” – Lenore Bullock* Lenore has been teaching for over 35 years. She has directed two large dance schools; one in Australia and of course STUIDIO 246. She has successfully trained thousands of students for competitions, examinations and performances and many have joined various companies around the word, including the Australian Ballet Company. She is trained in Ballet (RAD), Modern Jazz, and Drama. Lenore started Toddler Toes 12 year ago, whilst searching for flexible, age appropriate dance classes for her children, somewhere where Toddlers and Preschoolers were able to join a dance class, that was fun and exciting, but would still be beneficial and productive. She is passionate about dance and children, and the Toddler Toes/Studio 246 brand.

	*“Miss Nat” – Natalie Pritchard* Miss Nat has been part of the Studio 246 and Toddler Toes team for 3 years. As a mother of 2 she understands the importance of creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, whilst providing clear instructions and boundaries. Natalie was a highly competitive gymnast for over 10 years. To compliment her gymnastics career she also pursued dancing in Ballet and Jazz. Natalie then went on to dance professionally for the 91FM and SkyCity Cheer Teams for 6 years whilst attaining a degree at Massey University in Sports and Recreational Management. More recently Natalie has taught Gymnastics at North Harbour. Coaching kindy gym and general school gym. Natalie will provide your preschoolers with a dynamic contemporary and fun dance experience, which focuses on growing your child’s self confidence, awareness and dance skills.
	*“Miss Mel” – Melanie Bullock* Melanie Competed her ISTD Jazz exam to Grade 6 level. She studied Royal Academy of Dance Ballet to Intermediate Level. She has been teaching alongside her Mother (Lenore) for the past 6 years and has been teaching our fun classes for the past 2 years. She achieved excellence in Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA Dance, she was awarded the Excellence in Dance trophy at Westlake Girls High School in year 12, and gained 1st place in Dance in year 13. Due to her natural affinity with children she is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy.