Our Culture
At Stage Door Academy, we believe that every child deserves a place to belong — before they’re asked to perform. That’s why our studio is built on more than dance. It’s built on connection. We create a safe, welcoming environment where students feel seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are. Because when young people feel like they truly belong, they gain the confidence to express themselves — both on stage and in life. Here, it’s not just about learning steps. It’s about growth.
Our teachers nurture each student as a whole person, helping them build resilience, courage, and creativity. We value progress over perfection, and we know that some of the most powerful transformations happen quietly, through encouragement and care. Stage Door is more than a studio. It’s a family. We know our students. We know their stories. We stand beside them through challenges and cheer them on through every success — big or small.
We offer professional training, meaningful performance opportunities, and real pathways for those who dream of going further in the arts. But whether our students pursue the stage or not, they leave with something greater: confidence, community, and the ability to stand out by being exactly who they are. This is where fitting in leads to standing out. This is Stage Door Academy.
Principal Teacher Tracee Jensen is accredited under the British Ballet Organisation Syllabus and holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Drama & English.
Her experience spans across 25 years experience in performance arts and has made many appearances in theatre, television, musical comedies, plays and travelling productions.
Tracee endeavours to provide quality tuition in a dedicated and caring way that is adaptable to all individual and cultural differences and progressive to the nature of each child.