LAUREN BLOMDAHL - Director
Lauren moved to Sydney from the Central Coast at 17 to study full time at Brent Street Studios where she gained her Cert IV in performing arts. She then furthered her training in LA a few years later.
Lauren has travelled the world as a performer, including becoming a residential dancer at Tokyo Disneyland and performing in a residential show in The Venetian casino, Macau.
Lauren has been in TV commercials including Bonds, Kmart, Cadbury, Woman’s Day and Ministry of Sound and danced her way into movies Happy Feet and Son of Mask. She also appeared on the Today Show, Sunrise and Australia’s Got Talent with girl group Femme Fatales and has performed at the MTV Awards Australia, Australian Idol Grand Final, the Logies, Fashion Week, Carnival Choreographers ball in LA and the opening and closing ceremonies for the Sydney Olympics.
Lauren has also had the opportunity to perform alongside renowned artists including PINK, Jessica Mauboy, Natalie Bassingthwaite, Kelly Clarkson, and Marvin Priest. She was also a featured dancer in music videos for Australian artists including Jessica Mauboy, Israel Cruz, Cassie Davis and Seany B. Lauren now loves and has so much joy giving back all of her industry knowledge and experiences through her passion for teaching and Choreography and is looking forward to what Milk has in store for 2022!!!
GEORGIE PRICE - Head of Hip Hop
Hip Hop, Crew leader
Georgie is a bright, kind hearted and eager choreographer. She was born on the Central Coast and she has been training in all genres of dance under the guidance of many industry working professionals, Georgie has choreographed pieces for several showcases and enjoys the creative process. She has participated in many competitions both interstate and overseas such as Hip Hop International, Dancers Paradise and Danchella. Georgie has a passion for the Hip Hop culture and strives to empower and motivate the younger generation.
DIANNE DOLBEL
Hailing from the Central Coast, Di grew up at some beautiful Central Coast Studios and then journeyed on to Sydney to train at Brent St Fulltime.
Di’s theatre credits include, Oh! What A Night, Grease – The Arena Spectacular, the launch for Fame The Musical in Asia, promotional adverts for Dusty – The Dusty Springfield Musical and performances at the Helpmann Awards. Di was blessed to be cast in Happy Feet, the groundbreaking animated classic feature film directed by George Miller.
Over the years Di has been lucky enough to have worked alongside International and Australian industry stars including Cyndi Lauper, Chrissy Amphlett, John Farnham, Olivia Newton John, Tina Arena, Kathy Sledge From Sister Sledge, Caroline O’Connor, Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Jade MacRae, Prinnie Stevens, Tiffany Wood, Jimmy Somerville, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Chingy, Israel, Keith Hawley, Julliette Verne, Michael Boyd, Amè Delves, Matt Lee, Kelley Abbey, David Atkins, William Forsythe, Ross Coleman, Trevor Ashley, Sarah Boulter, Shaun Parker, Ant and Ash from Squared Division and Marko Panzic to name a few.
Di has performed on The MTV Music Video Awards, Australian Idol, Australia’s Next Top Model, Good Morning With Kerrie Anne, The Footy Show, Sunrise, The NRL Grand Final, The State Of Origin, The Australian Urban Music Awards and The FHM Fashion Awards. Di made it through to the Top 40 SYTYCD Australia Season 1. She has entertained our Australian troops in Papua New Guinea and has had a lot of fun and great moments working in many amazing small productions, small companies, events, film clips, tours, hair expos, modeling shows, promotional work, charity work and corporate and commercial gigs.
Di has always had a big heart for teaching. She was a student teacher at age 14 and has taught dance every year since. Di is dedicated to her students and loves helping to cultivate a strong work ethic and appreciation of the entertainment industry culture in the young people she works with.
GEORGE HOAD
George Hoad has trained in the performing arts since a young age and began pre-professional training in dance at age 15.
He completed both Cert IV in Dance & Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management throughout this training.
George currently works as a professional commercial dancer in Sydney, most recently: A new film directed by Rebel Wilson, Mardi Gras performances, dancing behind artist Becca Hatch, and the Allianz Stadium opening.
George has trained under Australia's top teachers of dance in all styles and has assisted on choreography works for professional musicals and touring artists. He now teaches across Sydney, sharing his passion and gained knowledge in a nurturing environment.
EMILY FOX
Ballet & Lyrical
HAYLEY ATKINSON
Hayley Atkinson began dancing at a young age and was fortunate to receive training from some of Australia's renowned icons. After finishing a 2-year Fulltime Dance program at Village Nation, her resume includes notable achievements such as performing on the Masked Singer, dancing at the ICC Women's World Cup, appearing in the opening act for Havana Brown, and participating in corporate events for ANWAY Japan. Hayley takes great joy in mentoring the next generation and sharing the knowledge she has accumulated over the years.