Kristie Smee
Principal of Classical Ballet
Kristie has over 25 years of teaching experience, and having owned and operated her own studio for 22 of them, she loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge and passion for all things Dance with her students. Kristie is a fully qualified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and currently acts as a mentor, tutor and practical teaching supervisor to the trainee teachers on the RAD’s Classical Ballet Teachers Course. 2015 saw Kristie complete her training as an RAD Examiner. Since then, Kristie has had the privilege of teaching and examining all over the world. Kristie is also an adored Adjudicator and has worked with countless competitions both locally and Interstate.
Kristie danced professionally as a burlesque and Show girl performer on the Tivoli club circuit through Sydney and Newcastle in her early 20’s. She has supported artists such as Wayne Cornell and the Deltonnes, Nathan Foley and multi-award winning artist Jennifer Green. Kristie was lucky enough to play leading rolls in several theatre companies and children’s Pantomimes that toured the East Coast of Australia. She originally trained on the Central Coast under Angela Denman and in her later years was mentored and coached by industry professionals such Hillary Kaplin, Robin Hick, Mary Pass, Dario Phillips and Nacho Pop.
Kristie not only sees the importance in astute technical training but is passionate about guiding well rounded performers with Musicality, Artistry and Acting skills playing an equal role in her teachings. Kristie loves to share her experience in Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre & Script writing, having written and directed more than 20 original stage productions during her time as a studio owner.
Kristie has taught countless students who have now gone onto full time training and professional careers, with some achieving contracts on various TV series, Cruise ship, Disneyland, Universal studios and many now teaching themselves and running their own studios.
Kristie holds a BA Psychology and Sociology and is also a qualified member of Ballet Australasia Limited and the National Dancing Association. Kristie holds qualifications in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop as well as a Certificate IV in Dance, Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Kristie also holds credentials in fitness, progressing ballet technique and Zumba instruction.
Kristie is crazy excited about joining the Flash Dance Teaching Team and cannot wait to help inspire and guide the next generation of ballet and performing superstars!
