Teaching Team at Tutu Studios

We pride ourselves on being warm, caring, and expert dance educators. We understand the magic and wonder of childhood and how best to teach children. We understand that dance and activities for children are about fun. And even more than that, we believe your child is important and are committed to helping your child be happy and healthy through dance.

Meet the instructors that make Tutu Studios the wonderful school that it is.

Miss Elke, RAD and Cecchetti Qualified Dance Instructor in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Leap'n'Learn master teacher.

Tutu Studios Director – Elke Crowe

With a passion for nurturing young dancers and building a strong dance community, Elke has been dedicated to dance education since founding Tutu Studios in 2011.

Elke has recently completed Part 1 of the Cecchetti Ballet Associate Diploma and also holds Master Teacher status with Leap’N’Learn. Elke created the ‘Little Leapers’ syllabus for Leap’N’Learn which is used in studios all over the world. Elke also holds a Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies from the Royal Academy of Dance.

Her approach combines technical excellence with nurturing instruction, guiding students to develop strong foundations and a genuine love for dance.

Our 2025 Staff

Miss Irene, Preschool dance teacher in Sydney's Easter Suburbs.

MISS IRENE
Tutu Toddlers
& Little Tutus

Miss Poppy, preschool dance and Cecchetti Ballet Qualified Instructor

MISS POPPY
Tutu Toddlers, Little Tutus,
Pre Primary/Primary, Grade 4,
Grade 5 & Intermediate Ballet

Miss Phia, Toddler and Preschool ballet teacher and Cecchetti Ballet Teacher based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

MISS PHIA
Tutu Toddlers, Little Tutus
& Grade 1 Ballet

Miss C, Jazz, Tap and Ballet teacher at Randwick, with classes for 5yr old and above.

MISS C
Jazz, Tap &
Pre Primary/Primary

Miss Jess, ballet and jazz teacher in Kensington and surrounding suburbs.

MISS JESS
Tutu Toddlers, Little Tutus
& Pre Primary/Primary

Miss Kelly, Dance Intsructor in Maroubra, Sydney. Specialises in Contemporary and Ballet Dance Classes.

MISS KELLY
Tutu Toddlers, Little Tutus,
Jazz & Contemporary

Miss Hannah, Randwick dance teacher with classes for preschool and school aged dance students.

MISS HANNAH
Tutu Toddlers
& Little Tutus

Miss Lisa, ballet instructor for pointe and cecchetti syllabus dance classes in Randwick

MISS LISA
Pointe & Stretch/Conditioning

Miss Gemma, Admin for Dance Studio in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

GEMMA GORE
Studio Manager

Each member of our teaching team maintains the highest standards through regular curriculum training and progressional development, ensuring your child receives expert instruction at every class.

Interested in teaching with us?

  • I love that the children are always happy and included and having fun. Love coming to the viewing days and seeing how much they have all progressed over the term.

    Kirsten
    Kirsten Mum of Isabella, 6yrs