"JF makes her so happy – you guys really are her family"
"She loves The Jazz Factory, the teachers and her fellow dancers. I think you have created a beautiful, safe space for them to be creative and she is making memories that will last her a lifetime!"
"I just want you to understand the role you’ve played in (her) life as it touched me to hear her talk about you the way she did & I hope it makes you feel very proud of what you achieve with these students""
"JF makes her so happy – you guys really are her family" "She loves The Jazz Factory, the teachers and her fellow dancers. I think you have created a beautiful, safe space for them to be creative and she is making memories that will last her a lifetime!" "I just want you to understand the role you’ve played in (her) life as it touched me to hear her talk about you the way she did & I hope it makes you feel very proud of what you achieve with these students""
About Us
Since 1993, The Jazz Factory prides itself on being an inclusive and nurturing family-oriented studio that provides professional performing arts training. We run dance classes for kids of all ages and of all levels of dance training and experience. Our goal is to cultivate a passion for the arts while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that feels like home. At The Jazz Factory, we are dedicated to empowering young performers to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.
“Teachers who love what they do and want the best for every student”
Meet the Team
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KIM DRESNER - DIRECTOR
BA (COMMUNICATIONS), DIP. DANCE TEACHING & MANAGEMENT, GRAD.CERT EDUCATION (MENTAL HEALTH), RAISE YOUTH MENTOR, CYT-200
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SHARON DRESNER
FRONT DESK/ UNIFORM SHOP MANAGER
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ISSY O'NEILL
ENROLMENTS/ DANCE TEACHER
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BREEANA MATTISON
READY SET DANCE TEACHER
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EMERSON AURISCH
SOCIAL MEDIA/DANCE TEACHER
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EVON TENG (RAD RTS)
BALLET TEACHER
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JEM SYKES
DANCE TEACHER
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JOHNNY VALLENTINE
TAP TEACHER
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JOHNNY XENOS
COMMERCIAL TEACHER
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JORDYN PARRY
HIP HOP TEACHER
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KATE JOHNSEN
READY SET DANCE TEACHER
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KATE RAHME
SOCIAL MEDIA/DANCE TEACHER
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MEG BROWN
SINGING/ACTING TEACHER
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MILLY O'NEILL
ACRO TEACHER
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PHOEBE STAGE
DANCE TEACHER
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VERONICA WADE
DANCE TEACHER
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WILLOW FLYNN
DANCE TEACHER
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ALANA FROST
JUNIOR TEACHER
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ANYA ALLAN-BRYANT
JUNIOR TEACHER
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KAITLYN CHILTON
COVER TEACHER
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LIV BERRY
COVER TEACHER
Hall of fame
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This is The Jazz Factory’s most prestigious award. Chosen by our teachers, it is announced each year at The Jazz Factory’s annual concert and is presented to the student who demonstrates outstanding ability and promise.
2025 - Gabi Fazl 2024 - Alisa Leung 2023 - Veronica Wade 2022 - Isabella O’Neill
2021 - Isabelle Halliday-Shand
2020 - Jordyn Parry
2019 - Amelia Richards
2018 - Natasha Nery
2017 - Kate Johnsen
2016 - Claire Rich 2015 - Annaliese Hall 2014 - Siobhan Lynch -
Named after the school’s founding principal who now runs our sister school in New York, this scholarship is awarded to a student who shows a high level of commitment and dedication to their dancing. It is chosen by all The Jazz Factory teachers and covers all the student’s class fees for the year.
2025 - Emily Amiss 2024 - Mia Chenery 2023 - Alana Frost
2022 - Gabi Fazl
2021 - Veronica Wade
2020 - Amelia O’Neill
2019 - Sophie Viol
2018 - Amelia Richards
2017 - Isabella O’Neill
2016 - Charlotte Bunis 2015 - Maddie Bulgin 2014 - Bella Nery -
In 2016 The Jazz Factory created a new award called The Rising Star Award. This award is chosen by The Jazz Factory teachers and presented to a student who shows huge promise and potential. Rising star recipients are rewarded with a half scholarship for their tuition.
2025 - Sophie Soenario
2024 - Suzanne Thomson 2023 - Kaitlyn Wong
2022 - Lukas Siganos
2021 - Anya Allan-Bryant
2020 - Madi Gilson
2019 - Alisa Leung
2018 - Amelia O’Neill
2017 - Grace Perrignon
2016 - Charleigh Malone
The JF NYC Dance Intensive
Our New York dance intensive is a two week trip offered to our senior stream dancers in year 7+. Students take over 30 classes at New York City’s most famous training facilities in ballet, contemporary, theatre, jazz, funk, hip hop, street, yoga, vogueing, contemporary fusion, jazz fusion and more!
In our mission to ensure our students are taught the most up to date and current dance techniques and styles, this intensive was set up to provide advanced students with an invaluable learning experience as dancers and give them insight into the world of dance that they can pursue after school.
Check out our 2024 NYC Dance Intensive here!
Our Classes
We offer classes for all levels of dance training and experience, from toddlers to adults.
The JF Theatre Company
The Jazz Factory Theatre Company is a chance for passionate singers, dancers, and actors ages 8-18 to work on their skills while putting on a professional musical theatre production. The theatre company is open to all students (including non-JF students) and rehearses on a Saturday from 2:30-5:30pm for a Semester.