Lucy Martin

Lucy began dancing in 2007, originally beginning her training in Jazz, and later training in Ballet, Tap, Lyrical and Contemporary. She joined the senior competition team at age 16 and competed with this team for 8 years - including performing at PACANZ nationals 2017, 2018 and 2019, making it to the finals in 2018 and 2019. Lucy also studied NZQA dance at Avondale College, from age 13 to when she graduated at age 17. Receiving Excellent and Merit endorsements throughout her NCEA years.

In 2015, Lucy began teaching. She has completed her Teaching Certificate III in Ballet and her Teaching Certificate IV in Dancing Teaching and Management with Ballet Australasia Limited. Lucy is also Module 1 Certified with Acrobatic Arts. Lucy has taught dancing at Cool Crew charity, specialising in dance lessons for children with special needs. She is also a qualified Personal Trainer and works part time as an F45 Coach.

In early 2017, she began teaching at Grey Lynn Dance School and in October of 2017, took over ownership from Bev Birch to continue to pursue her passion of teaching. In late 2017 the school was rebranded to Lucy Martin School Of Dance. Today she continues to teach, and has successfully expanded the school from the original 30 students over the last 5 years. The school continues to grow each term. In December 2021, Lucy took over ownership of Bev Birch School Of Dance after Bev announced her retirement. The Henderson location trades under Lucy Martin School Of Dance.

Exams and qualifications

BAL Teaching Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management

BAL Teaching Certificate III in Ballet

Certified in Acrobatic Arts Module 1

Executive Diploma In Personal Training

BAL Ballet Intermediate

BAL Tap Advanced

BAL Tap ‘N’ Beats Stage 9

BAL Jazz Advanced

RAD Ballet Advanced Foundation

JDNZ Jazz Advanced 2

NZAMD Contemporary Level 6

Amy Cooper

Amy began dancing at age 4, originally began training in Jazz, and later started training in Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Irish, Cabaret and Cheerleading. Amy also studied NZQA Dance at Avondale College from age 13, until she graduated at age 17. Amy has performed at multiple international sports games and events as well as charity events such as the Special Children’s Christmas Party for over 10 years. She has also competed in national and international cheerleading competitions. Amy has taught dancing at Cool Crew charity, specialising in dance lessons for children with special needs, and has also taught entry level gymnastics and dance at YMCA’s around Auckland.

Amy began teaching in 2018, at Lucy Martin School Of Dance where she continues to be a Ballet and Jazz teacher. She also relieves classes when needed. We are delighted to have Amy on board our teaching team.

Exams

NZAMD Tap Level 6

NZAMD Jazz Elementary

NZAMD Contemporary Level 5

RAD Ballet Intermediate

IDTA Ballet Advanced

IDTA Irish Gold Bar 3

IDTA Cheerleading Gold Bar 2

Sarah Reece

Sarah grew up dancing in Auckland, New Zealand. She fell in love with dancing aged 3, and originally trained in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and Lyrical, completing her exams to the highest standards. She was part of the Royal New Zealand Ballet mentorship programme, and received a scholarship to The Edge Performers School in Melbourne. She has been working professionally the past 10 years with credits spanning in TV, music videos and numerous live performances. Sarah is predominantly trained in Jazz, Ballet, Heels, Contemporary, Hip Hop and other street styles. Some of her credits include Kpop Academy, Skycity, Coca Cola, NBL Breakers, Westfield, Silver Ferns and Air New Zealand. Sarah is currently working as a professional commercial dancer and choreographer, freelancing throughout Auckland, and is part of Candee Collective. Sarah is involved with dance competitions throughout New Zealand, her choreography has been performed at PACANZ nationals multiple times and was danced in the finals in 2018 and 2019. She is a competition adjudicator, where she shares her wealth of knowledge with competitors.

Sarah is delighted to be teaching for Lucy Martin School Of Dance, and to be sharing her knowledge and passion with students across a range of genres. We are thrilled to be able to give our students the opportunity to learn from Sarah.

Exams and qualifications

BAL Ballet Advanced

BAL Jazz Advanced

BAL Tap Advanced

JDNZ Jazz Advanced 2

JDNZ Jazz Solo Seal

JDNZ Hip Hop

NZAMD Contemporary Level 6

NZAMD Contemporary Solo Seal