

Meet The Team!
KCA Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The KCA team dedicates themselves to delivering technique-led training with real care — creating a welcoming space where every adult feels supported to learn, grow, and build confidence. We lead with high standards and warm energy, making sure you feel seen, safe, and proud of your progress every time you step into class.

Creative, Choreographer, Event Manager
Kacie Hepner
Experience + Training
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Professional dancer, choreographer + educator with 20+ years in dance and 10+ years teaching experience
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Full-time training at Ettingshausen’s (Sydney)
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Ongoing professional development including Sunday Sessions Pro Series (Gold Coast)
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Trained with a wide range of respected industry choreographers and creatives
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Brisbane Broncos Cheerleader for 9 seasons (high-pressure, professional performance environment)
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Performed at major events and live shows across Australia, including alongside artists such as 5 Seconds of Summer and Dami Im
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Represented by professional agencies and continues to perform in live entertainment across Australia
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Choreographed for shows, competitions, and large-scale productions, including a featured piece for the Big Pineapple Music Festival
Why
Kacie created her teaching style for adults who want more than “just a class.” She’s passionate about giving dancers a space where they can train properly, feel supported, and build real confidence — whether you’re returning to dance, trying something new, or ready to level up. Her classes are technique-led and performance-driven, with a focus on foundations, musicality, and stage presence, all delivered with high standards and warm energy. Kacie’s goal is for every dancer to leave feeling stronger, more capable, and proud of how they showed up.

Creative, Choreographer
Tash Perry
Experience + Training
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36+ years in the dance industry
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Specialises in: ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary + commercial
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Teaching qualifications in jazz + tap
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Teaches all levels: beginner to advanced
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Mentored/trained with leading industry choreographers (incl. Jason Coleman, Anthony Ikin, Nicole Kirkland + more)
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Former professional cheerleader: NBL Cairns Taipans + NRL Brisbane Broncos
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Performance experience: large-scale stage productions (group + soloist) + commercial entertainment across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast + Gold Coast
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Recent focus: adult workshops in heels + commercial jazz
Why
Tash is all about empowering women through movement. Her classes are designed to help you reconnect with your body, build real confidence, and embrace self-love — while learning strong technique and performance quality. She creates a space where women can feel powerful, supported, and unapologetically themselves.

Creative, Choreographer
Erinne McLennan
Experience + Training
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Professionally trained dancer, performer + dance educator
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Extensive ballet training through Royal Academy of Dance (RAD): Grade 1 to Advanced 1 (Kick Dance)
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Formal training in: jazz, contemporary + musical theatre
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Completed multiple seasons of Sunday Sessions (intensive performance/industry-readiness program)
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Ongoing weekly training at Mad Dance House
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Performance experience across: burlesque, cabaret + showgirl entertainment (ensemble + solo)
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Commercial entertainment work across clubs, events + nightlife venues
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Teaching focus: technique, musicality, presentation + confidence
Why
Erinne is passionate about helping dancers feel strong, confident, and stage-ready. She brings a performance-driven approach to every class — building solid foundations while encouraging dancers to own their presence, musicality, and presentation. Her goal is for every dancer to leave feeling more capable, more confident, and proud of how they show up.

Creative, Choreographer
Indi Chapman
Experience + Training
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11+ years teaching experience
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20+ years training in dance + performance
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Styles: jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, commercial jazz, heels, pom, cheerleading
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Additional training: aerial silks + competitive figure skating
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Performance experience across large-scale stages, commercial events, and collaborations with drag artists
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Also a qualified primary school teacher
Why
Indi believes dance is for everyone. After rediscovering her own confidence as an adult dancer, she’s deeply passionate about creating inclusive, uplifting classes where people feel safe to try, grow, and express themselves. Her goal is to blend strong technique with real encouragement, so every dancer leaves feeling supported, empowered, and proud.

