Tori Kovach
Director, Industry Squad Teacher, ALP Coach
Tori has been part of the LFK family since 2003, when she stepped into her very first Jazz class. Over the years, she performed in 15 LFK concerts before continuing her training at Spectrum Full Time Performing Arts, where she completed three years of intensive training in dance, singing and acting, earning both her Certificate IV in Dance and Diploma of Musical Theatre.
Tori has worked professionally with the Melbourne Storm Street Crew, Melbourne Vixens Dancers, and AFL/AFLW Western Bulldogs Cheerleaders, and performed in major events including Crown’s Christmas Show, Crown’s 25th Anniversary, CommBank Diamond Ball, and Crown’s NYE 2020.
Through all her experiences, Tori discovered her greatest passion lies in choreography and teaching. She currently choreographs for the Melbourne Vixens Dancers and AFLW Bulldogs Cheerleaders.
As of July 2024, Tori is the proud new owner of LFK Dance & Gym and looks forward to many exciting years ahead. She absolutely adores working with the students at LFK and is dedicated to helping them grow into confident, skilled performers. With her strong foundation in professional training and performance, she brings both technical excellence and a fun, supportive energy to every class.
Jade Carr
Industry Squad Teacher
Jade’s passion for dance has been a constant throughout her life. As a young dancer, she was part of multiple companies including Scimm Youth Dance Company and Locreado Adult Company, performing in shows such as Life, Togetherness, and Factions alongside these groups. In 2018, she also performed in Grounded: Battle of the Arts.
Jade competed nationally across Australia, and in 2020 was awarded 1st place in her age group at the Showcase National Championships.
She began full-time training at Patrick School of the Arts from 2020 to 2022 under the direction of Todd Patrick, where she gained her Certificate IV in Dance and launched her professional career. Jade has since performed in a range of professional gigs at Crown Melbourne with Southern Beat Productions, including the Elly Lukas Graduation at the Palladium and a Moulin Rouge-inspired show. She also performed in the IGLA Opening Ceremony in 2020 and appeared twice on Live at St Kilda in 2021.
More recently, Jade was part of the cabaret show Melbourne Follies, which toured Southern Gippsland for its opening season in 2022.
Jade is a passionate and dedicated teacher who loves sharing her knowledge and inspiring students to grow in their craft. She enjoys being part of the LFK environment, where students are eager to learn and continually push themselves to improve at what they love.
Gabrielle Arnold
Ballet + Contemporary
Gabrielle (Gabby) has been dancing since the age of 4, and hasn’t stopped since! Her formal dance training began at age twelve, when she successfully auditioned for the Victorian College of the Arts secondary school. During her studies here, she discovered her love for contemporary dance and choreography. She participated in the 2022 Brisbane International Contemporary Dance Prix where she was offered direct entry positions into multiple full time dance programs including Rambert London, WAAPA, Sydney Dance Company PPY and the Queensland Ballet Contemporary Program. She then successfully auditioned for the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) as a contemporary dance major and began her three-year full time course in 2023. Through her studies here, she worked with world-renowned choreographers as well as choreographing and dancing in the 2025 choreographic season ‘How Long is a Piece of String’. During her time in Wellington, Gabby also fell in love with teaching dance and exchanging her passion with the younger generation. She spent three years teaching and choreographing at Wellington Dance Academy where she taught and mentored students aged 2-18.
Both in 2023 and 2025 Gabrielle was selected as a dancer, stage performer and model in the World of Wearable Arts Productions in Wellington, NZ where she performed in front of audiences over 4000 nightly throughout the season. Upon graduating she received her New Zealand Diploma in Dance and Dance Performance. Gabrielle returned back to Melbourne in 2026 to begin her freelance dance career and continue sharing her passion for teaching. She is now a Junior Company Artist with Scimm Dance Company and will be performing in their upcoming professional season.
Gabby began teaching at LFK in 2026, and has loved connecting with the beautiful community of dancers. She is so excited to continue seeing the growth of all of her students and is constantly striving to create a safe, encouraging and supportive environment for all!
Maeve Scollard
Melbourne Vixens Crew Choreographer, Contemporary, Jazz + Lyrical
Maeve began dancing at LFK at the age of 4 and has never looked back. After studying dance in year 12, completing a Certificate II in Dance Maeve continued to pursue her training at Spectrum Full Time Performing Arts where she trained in a variety of styles while also completing a Certificate III in Dance. Maeve has performed as a professional dancer for the Melbourne Vixens Dancers, AFL + AFLW Western Bulldogs Cheerleaders, in the Em Rusciano; Rage and Rainbows Live Show and has performed in a variety of industry gigs both in Victoria and interstate including many events at Crown Casino.
In 2017 Maeve was the Dance Captain at LFK and has spent many years working and dancing alongside the LFK team. During her time at LFK Maeve also had the opportunity to perform with two overseas tours, one in America and other in Hong Kong performing in Disneyland and Universal Studio’s. Maeve absolutely loves working at LFK, teaching dance, gymnastics and acro to a variety of age groups. She says that LFK has played a huge role in her life over the years. She adores how passionate the kids at LFK are and loves sharing her knowledge and watching them grow!
Sophie Dunn
Melbourne Vixens Crew Choreographer, Jazz, Contemporary, Kinder Dance + Singing
Sophie started dancing as a student at LFK when she was 12 years old. From there she knew she wanted to perform professionally, taking up studies full time with Kelly Aykers. Sophie graduated in 2022 with a Diploma of Musical theatre and a Certification in Dance teaching and Management.
Sophie is lucky enough to perform weekly at events around Melbourne, working with various entertainment companies as a Dancer, Singer and promotional performer. Among a range of special events, both local and interstate - some of Sophie's favourite industry gigs include dancing for the Melbourne Vixens, Touring with ‘Elmo's Dream Circus’, performing at Adelaide arena for ‘SLB Fight night' and cheerleading for the Western Bulldogs.
Aside from dance teaching Sophie is a qualified Mat and reformer Pilates instructor. She enjoys taking classes in dancing and singing each week in order to continue learning as a performer and as a teacher, to pass on new knowledge to benefit her students. In the future Sophie wishes to continue teaching, performing and growing her passion of performing arts.
Jack Ryan
Dance Events Coordinator, Social Media, Disney Trip Choreographer + Hip Hop
Jack has been a dedicated member of the LFK community since the age of seven, where his passion for dance and performance has flourished across a variety of styles. His training includes programs such as LFK Dance and Gym Industry Squad, Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance Evolution Elite Program, Melbourne City Youth Ballet Company and the Australian Ballet Summer School. He has also represented LFK as a performer and captain on international dance trips to Los Angeles (2016 & 2023) and Hong Kong (2018). Among Jack’s early achievements are; LFK Dance and Gym Scholarship recipient (2013), Lead artist in MCYB’s Wizard of Oz (2019), Ministry of Dance Scholarship winner (2020) and AFLW Western Bulldogs Cheerleader (2023–2024). Currently, Jack is a proud teacher at LFK, while also performing with the Melbourne Vixens Dance Crew (2024–2025). His passion for choreography and performance is matched by his dedication to creating a safe, supportive environment, encouraging students to learn, grow, and express themselves freely.
Romi Gould
Dance Coordinator, Jazz, Ballet + Cheer
Romi has been dancing since the age of five, but her journey with LFK began even earlier at just two years old. Born and raised in the studio, dance and gymnastics has been part of her life for as long as she can remember.
Trained in all styles, Romi now specializes in teaching jazz, sharing her love for movement and performance with the next generation. She has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Disneyland LA, Disneyland Hong Kong, Crown Melbourne, and as a professional dancer for the Melbourne Vixens and Bulldogs AFLW.
A proud member of the LFK Industry Squad, Romi continues to dance, teach, and perform bringing her passion, energy, and dedication into everything she does. She’s committed not only to the art of dance but to the LFK Dance & Gym community that has shaped her into the artist she is today.
Ava Robertson
Commercial, Hip Hop, Jazz + Lyrical
Bio Coming Soon
Gerard Pigg
Hip Hop, Dancehall and Commercial
Gerard Pigg is a passionate and driven Melbourne-based dancer, choreographer, teacher, and mentor with expertise in Commercial, Urban, Heels, and Bollywood styles. Predominantly self-taught, he has built an impressive career performing, teaching, and creating work across Australia and internationally.
As the founder and Creative Director of PROVOKATIV Dance Company, Gerard has represented Australia at major national and international competitions, including the UDO World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. He has also worked extensively with Masters of Choreography as a performer, choreographer, and Chief Choreographer, creating acclaimed works for sold-out productions at the National Theatre and Palais Theatre, as well as productions such as Matador, Mansion, and Raise The Barre.
Gerard is also the Artistic Director of Melbourne’s premier Bollywood group, Sapphire Dance Company, and continues to inspire dancers through his teaching and mentorship. His professional credits include performances and choreography for artists such as Jessica Mauboy, Paulini, K-Ci & JoJo, Lea Salonga, and Manila Luzon, as well as major brands and organisations including MECCA and the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Widely respected within the Melbourne dance community, Gerard is dedicated to pushing creative boundaries and empowering the next generation of performers.
Phoebe Fitzpatrick
Latin, Hip Hop + Jazz
Phoebe Fitzpatrick has been dancing since the age of three, training at Michelle Slater Performing Arts Studio until she was 18. Throughout her training, she developed a strong foundation across a wide range of styles including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Commercial Jazz, Hip Hop, and Latin.
Following her studio training, Phoebe moved to Queensland to further her dance education, completing a year of full-time training at Dance Force and touring as part of the Dance Force Australian Tour.
Since then, Phoebe has enjoyed an exciting professional career, completing two cruise ship contracts aboard the MSC Virtuosa. Performing throughout Europe and the French Caribbean, she gained valuable experience in a variety of performance styles, ranging from Commercial Jazz to Lyrical, while entertaining audiences from around the world.
Aspen Santoro
Hip Hop
Aspen has been dancing at LFK since she was 7 years old, starting with one jazz class a week she quickly found her love for dance along with the community at LFK and began taking as many classes as she could, expanding her class styles to all LFK had to offer!
14 years on and Aspen has performed professionally with the Melbourne Vixens Dancers, AFL and AFLW Cheerleaders, in Katy Perry’s 2020 ICC Women’s World Cup performance as well as many other performances!
Pairing her love for dance with her passion for movement Aspen also works as a Pilates instructor. She believes her knowledge of anatomy and muscle groups extends further than the Pilates studio and into teaching kids how to look after their bodies correctly while dancing! Growing up with dance as a huge part of Aspen’s life has shown her just how big of a positive impact it can make on a child, she wishes to pass this love and passion for dance along to all of her students!
Aaron Johns
Tap and Broadway Jazz
Originally from Hobart, Aaron began his dance journey at the age of 7, tap dancing around the house in Batman slippers. Since then, he has spent most of his time on stage, in either Dance Concerts, Eisteddfods or Musicals. Aaron moved to Melbourne at the age of 18, completing the Musical Theatre course at Patrick School of the Arts, and obtaining his diploma in Musical Theatre and Diploma in Dance. He has since worked at many events across Hobart and Melbourne, notably dancing on track at the Formula 1 Heineken Australian Grand Prix, with J Smith Productions, and as a backup dancer for Katy Perry at the 2024 AFL Grand Final, with Mushroom Events. Aaron has also performed twice at the Australian Tap Dance Festival, with Dylan Dickson, as part of the professional Gala night.
Aaron loves teaching, and is grateful to have found a beautiful home at LFK, where he can help to develop the next generation of dancers.
Jiminum Stirling-Kelly
Squad Acro + Technique
Jim is a proud First Nations performer whose training began at 13 on the Mid North Coast of NSW
From 2017-2019 Jim was selected as a member of the NSW public school Aboriginal Dance Company under the mentorship of Bangarra Dance Theatre, performing at the State Dance Festival and NSW Schools Spectacular.
In 2020 Jim began his full-time studies at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance as a full scholarship student completing his Diploma in Dance and Cert IV Dance Management and Teaching, whilst studying he was given various professional gig opportunities including Tones and I ‘Won’t Sleep’ music video and the Learn Local Awards.
Since graduating he has appeared in multiple TVCs and Modelled for the Department of Health Victoria, as well as performing at Dreamtime at G in 2023 & 2024, Big Games Night Out and AFL grand final with Katy Perry in 2024
Jim is passionate about providing a safe environment for the students to try new things while feeling supported and confident.
Gabi Jakubova
Technique + Artistry
As a former professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator, Gabi has dedicated over 20 years to the art of movement. She fell in love with dance at just 4 years old, spending her early years performing and competing in disco, hip-hop, and jazz at the IDO World Championships, where she reached the finals as a solo dancer, in duos, and large formations. She also performed at the Slovak National Theatre and Metroit Theatre.
By 12, she was already assisting dance teachers, learning not just how to be a great dancer but also an inspiring educator. Soon after, she began leading her own classes.
During university, she joined production house Extravadansa, performing worldwide for brands like Adidas, Red Bull, Mercedes-Benz, Tommy Hilfiger, Avici and Coca-Cola, while also running her own dance club, where she taught ballet and other dance styles to young children.
Her journey with LFK began through her two little dancers, who joined the club at an early age. Through them, her passion for dance—something she had put on pause after moving to Australia—was reignited. Watching their love for movement grow, she felt inspired to become part of the LFK crew, sharing her experience with the next generation of dancers. Now, she helps young dancers build strength, flexibility, and confidence in a fun and supportive space.
Beyond dance, Gabi believes movement is medicine and a balanced diet is fuel. She shares this mindset with both her little dancers and the women she coaches online, empowering them to reconnect with their bodies and embrace movement for lifelong well-being.
Sarah Scott
Kinder Dance
From the moment Sarah stepped into her first dance class at just five years old, she was captivated — the music, the movement, the magic of performing ignited a lifelong passion that still burns brightly today. Raised in Brisbane, Sarah immersed herself in the world of dance, training under some of the industry's finest, including Clarissa Hill, Davidia Lind, and Annette Roselli. Her repertoire spans ballet, jazz, tap, chorus, contemporary, and musical theatre, and she even extended her talents into Rhythmic Gymnastics and Competitive Aerobics.
Sarah’s dedication and infectious love for dance led her to earn honours in her exams and shine on stage in countless eisteddfods and major cultural events. She was a proud member of elite promotional teams, performing at the Brisbane International Arts Festival parades and the Goodwill Games, sharing stages with pop icons like Bardot and Vanessa Amorosi. She later brought her signature energy to flash mobs across Brisbane, dancing through museums, galleries, and festivals with Mad Dance House — always ready to surprise and delight.
After pausing her professional pursuits to raise her two children — both budding dancers themselves — Sarah is now channelling her lifelong passion into teaching. As part of the LFK family, she thrives on nurturing the spark of creativity and confidence in her students. Watching young dancers go from their first tentative steps to commanding the stage with poise and joy is what drives her. For Sarah, dance isn’t just movement — it’s a celebration of expression, growth, and community.
Isabelle Bitsikas
Disney Europe Trip Choreographer
Bio Coming Soon...
Kiara Linke
Musical Theatre + Jazz
Kiara Linke (she/her) is a performer and dance teacher from Adelaide, South Australia, currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Since beginning dance at the age of 2, Kiara has trained extensively across a range of dance styles. During her studies at The VCA, she has performed in ‘Morning Melodies’ (dir. Jayde Kirchert), Bellboy/Madeline Astor in ‘Titanic the Musical’ (dir. Tyran Parke), and Ensemble in ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ (dir. Alister Smith). Later this year, she will appear as Margot in ‘Legally Blonde’ (dir. Jason Langley).
Mia Warrener
Jazz
Bio Coming Soon...
Taylah Mulholland
Jazz
Taylah has been dancing for over 15 years and brings a wealth of experience and passion to the studio. Specializing in ballet, jazz, and contemporary, she is currently working towards her Diploma of Teaching in Ballet, further deepening her knowledge and commitment to the art form.
Her training has been shaped by influential teachers and the discipline of the COMDANCE syllabus, where she was honoured with a perpetual trophy for excellence in ballet.
Taylah is known for her encouraging teaching style and her ability to inspire students to grow both technically and artistically. She believes in creating a supportive space where dancers can build confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love for dance.
Dance Assistants
Sunday Lomas-Mee
Lila Geyle
Carli Hackett
Tuesday + Wednesday
Wednesday
Monday
Ella Bishop
Mia Hill
Lucy Ryan
Tuesday
Friday + Saturday
Saturday
Macy Mann
Ava Ryan
Rosie Diggerson
Monday
Friday + Saturday
Wednesday
Rebecca Gray
Georgie Mann
Alexandria Lagos
Friday
Friday
Friday
2026 Dance Captains
Ella Bishop & Lucy Ryan
