Our Staff
2025 Teachers & Staff
Meet our incredible teaching staff, all with extensive knowledge, experience and qualifications.
• All Border Danceworks teachers have a Cert III in dance or above
• All staff and volunteers (aged 18+) hold a valid Victorian Working with Children Check.
• At our studio, we ensure that a staff member with a valid First Aid and CPR certification is always on hand during classes for the safety and well-being of all participants.
Elli Knobloch (Miss Elli)
Co-owner & Co-director | Dance Teacher
• Cert 4 in Dance Teaching & Management
• Cert II & III In Dance
• Ready Set Dance – Gold Certification
• Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher
Shae Knobloch (Miss Shae)
Co-owner & Co-director | Dance Teacher
• Cert II & III In Dance
• Cert III In Early Education & Care
• Ready Set Dance – Gold Certification
• Bachelor Of Business (Management & Marketing)
Shirelle Van der Laan
Dance Teacher
• Advanced Diploma of Dance (The Australian Ballet School)
Abbey Copeland
Dance Teacher
• Cert II & III in Dance