About DANCEnergy
DANCEnergy is based in Mangawhai providing tuition in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary. Our aim at DANCEnergy is for students to learn to dance in a professional and positive environment while feeling challenged and encouraged. DANCEnergy aims for all our students to enjoy coming to class and to develop a love for dance.
Lisa Johnson - ARAD RTS, DIP in Dance Performance
Lisa Johnson started dancing at age four, training in Christchurch under Beryl Hatherley and then Sarah Boocock in Auckland. At 15 Lisa won a scholarship from Lincoln Summer School in Christchurch to train for two weeks full-time at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. It was here Lisa decided she wanted to dance full-time as a career.
Lisa studied Royal Academy of Dancing Ballet gaining her RAD Advanced 2 examination and American Jazz Affiliation Advanced Examination during her training in Auckland and Christchurch.
At 16 Lisa was successful in auditioning for The New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington and commenced a three year NZQA Diploma in Dance Performance specialising in Classical and Contemporary dance. Lisa was awarded a scholarship for her third year at the New Zealand School of Dance.
Upon graduating from the New Zealand School of Dance, Lisa moved to London to and gained full-time employment with Michael Clark Dance Company. She premièred work for Michael Clark throughout Europe and England, performing in front of some of the dance world's biggest icons like Mikhail Baryshnikov. Lisa was part of the company's week long performances at the famous Saddlers Wells theatre in London as part of the world renowned Dance Umbrella.
After meeting her husband Jeff, in London, Lisa and Jeff decided to return to NZ and have since had two boys, Brock and Vann.
In 2020 Lisa became a Registered RAD teacher after completing her Certificate in Ballet Studies through Royal Academy of Dance.
Lisa studied Royal Academy of Dancing Ballet gaining her RAD Advanced 2 examination and American Jazz Affiliation Advanced Examination during her training in Auckland and Christchurch.
At 16 Lisa was successful in auditioning for The New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington and commenced a three year NZQA Diploma in Dance Performance specialising in Classical and Contemporary dance. Lisa was awarded a scholarship for her third year at the New Zealand School of Dance.
Upon graduating from the New Zealand School of Dance, Lisa moved to London to and gained full-time employment with Michael Clark Dance Company. She premièred work for Michael Clark throughout Europe and England, performing in front of some of the dance world's biggest icons like Mikhail Baryshnikov. Lisa was part of the company's week long performances at the famous Saddlers Wells theatre in London as part of the world renowned Dance Umbrella.
After meeting her husband Jeff, in London, Lisa and Jeff decided to return to NZ and have since had two boys, Brock and Vann.
In 2020 Lisa became a Registered RAD teacher after completing her Certificate in Ballet Studies through Royal Academy of Dance.
Belinda Hunt - BEd, Dip Tchg, RAD RTS
Belinda Hunt has taught classical ballet since 2003, and has been a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance since 2006. Aiming to inspire a love of dance, she opened her own ballet schools in Putaruru, Rotorua and Levin. She also taught at Judith Fuge Dance Studios in Paraparaumu, before moving with her family to an eco-village in the Kaipara District in 2019.
In addition to dance teaching, Belinda has 12 years experience as a primary school teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Teaching (Primary), and Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate.
"Belinda is looking forward to sharing her love of ballet and becoming a part of the DANCEnergy community."
Belinda Hunt has taught classical ballet since 2003, and has been a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance since 2006. Aiming to inspire a love of dance, she opened her own ballet schools in Putaruru, Rotorua and Levin. She also taught at Judith Fuge Dance Studios in Paraparaumu, before moving with her family to an eco-village in the Kaipara District in 2019.
In addition to dance teaching, Belinda has 12 years experience as a primary school teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Teaching (Primary), and Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate.
"Belinda is looking forward to sharing her love of ballet and becoming a part of the DANCEnergy community."
Sarah Loheni
My name is Sarah Loheni, I have lived in Mangawhai my whole life. I have been part of DANCEnergy for eight years and have loved every moment.
Sarah has danced up to Advanced Ballet and Advanced Jazz, gaining her RAD Intermediate exam and Intermediate 2 Jazz exam. Sarah has been an assistant teacher for Lisa at DANCEnergy with Intro and Elementary Jazz grades. In 2019 Sarah rehearsed and managed DANCEnergy students in the Otamatea Repertory Theatres production of Beauty and the Beast.
Seeing the improvement and development of younger pupils is truly inspiring, Sarah is excited to be teaching Jazz at DANCEnergy.
My name is Sarah Loheni, I have lived in Mangawhai my whole life. I have been part of DANCEnergy for eight years and have loved every moment.
Sarah has danced up to Advanced Ballet and Advanced Jazz, gaining her RAD Intermediate exam and Intermediate 2 Jazz exam. Sarah has been an assistant teacher for Lisa at DANCEnergy with Intro and Elementary Jazz grades. In 2019 Sarah rehearsed and managed DANCEnergy students in the Otamatea Repertory Theatres production of Beauty and the Beast.
Seeing the improvement and development of younger pupils is truly inspiring, Sarah is excited to be teaching Jazz at DANCEnergy.
