Welcome to fierce!

Welcome to Fierce Performing Arts! We are so excited to open our doors to the Dubbo community again for our fourth season in 2026 and are looking forward to educating and inspiring the next generation of dancers, singers, actors and acrobats.

Under the direction of owner Brandi Grady and our head of Junior School Emma Trudgett, we have created a magical place where everyone can explore their love of performing in a nurturing and fun environment.

We cannot wait for you to see the beautiful studio space we have created for our toddlers right through to our adults to enjoy!

Meet the Team

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    BRANDI GRADY

    Owner & Director

    Diploma of Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
    Cert 4 in Dance Teaching and Management
    Cert 3 in Live Entertainment
    Module 3 Certified Acrobatic Arts

    Module 2 Certified Aerial Arts
    Certified Glenn Wood Tap
    Women Out West Awards Runner Up for Outstanding Arts and Creativity

    2023 Rhino Award Winner Most Outstanding Start Up

    2023 & 2024 Rhino Award Winner Dubbo’s Favourite Business

    2025 Rhino Award Winner- Outstanding Young Business Leader

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    Emma Trudgett

    Head of Junior School & Adult Fitness

    Bachelor of Education Primary
    Cert 4 in Dance Teaching and Management
    Barre Clinic Teacher Certified
    Australia Everyday Hero Award
    20 Years Teaching Experience
    2023 Rhino Award Winner for Dubbo’s Favourite Employee

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    Sarah Drake

    Head of Musical Theatre

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Musical Theatre)

    Vocal Director- Dubbo Theatre Company

    Lead Singer of Squeaky Sound Box

    Currently working on her Masters Degree

  • Bella Fawcett

    Bachelor of Education

    Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management

    Cert III in Fitness

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    Emily Hangan

    Acrobatic Arts Certified

    Dance Apprentice 1.0

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    Paige Widdison

    Studio Manager

    Dance Apprentice 1.0

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    Claire Peacock

    Head of Acrobatics & Aerial

    Acrobatic Arts Certified M1

    Aerial Arts Certified M2 Silks & Hoop

    National Finalist Bend the Air Hammock

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    Laura Kiezer

    Admin & Preschool Assistant

    Aerial Arts M1 Certified Silks & Hoop

  • Virginia Herbertson

    Head of Ballet

    Masters of Education (Distinction)

    Royal Ballet School London

    ATOD Assosicate

    Fellowship of the British Ballet Organisation

    Previously of The Dance Academy Wellington

  • Erin Condon

    Bachelor of Music

    Masters of Secondary Education

    Musical Theatre AMPA

    Cert IV In Dance Teaching & Management

    Sydney Dance Company

  • Annabelle McNamara

    Junior Teacher

  • Eleanor Smith

    Junior Teacher

  • Emma Fraser

    Junior Teacher

  • Indie Shields

    Junior Teacher

  • Taylor Howell

    Junior Teacher

  • Chloe Lindsay

    Teaching Assistant

  • Junior Assistant Teachers:

    Kimmy McLean

    Ellie Brown

    Gab Costello

    Zahlia Fisher

    Arria Tracey

uniform requirements

  • At Fierce we believe that wearing studio uniform gives students a sense of belonging to our family as well as creating an identity for our studio in the greater community.

    Our uniforms also:

    • Encourage discipline

    • Help students resist peer pressure to buy stylish clothes for class

    • Help identify non-students in the studio

    • Diminish economic and social barriers between students

    • Increase a sense of belonging and school pride

    • Improve attendance

    Uniforms and Shoes can be purchased year-round from the onsite studio shop subject to availabilities and via our online store, which also has Afterpay.

  • Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for acro including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.

    Bare Feet

  • For aerial, your torso will be required to be covered for safety reasons to prevent burns and bruises. Legs are recommended to be covered for hoop classes and will be a requirement of the Levels 3+.

    We recommend wearing our studio unitard. Please bring a shirt to wear over your crop top if choosing that option.

  • Ballet students are required to wear a ballet leotard.

    Appropriate bottoms include- ballet skirt, bike shorts or leggings.

    Hair needs to be neatly tied back off the face. A bun is required for ages 9+.

    Stockings or ballet socks to be worn with ballet shoes.

  • Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for ballroom including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.

    Black Jazz Shoes required.

  • Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for hiphop including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.

    Footwear- Sneakers

    Note for performances (concerts) we typically wear any type of white sneakers.

  • Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for jazz including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.

    Black Jazz Shoes required.

  • Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for lyrical including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.

    Bare Feet

  • Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for musical including but not limited to- t-shirt, leggings, shorts.

    Typically black jazz shoes are required for End of Year Performances. Musical shoes will be specified yearly in the costume brief.

  • Most female students opt for our preschool dress which we keep regularly in stock for all styles. We also have two piece options and students can wear our school age uniform options if they wish.

    Male students we have t-shirt and short options.

    Shoes required will be appropriate to genre.

  • Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for tap including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.

    Black Buckle or Lace Up Tap Shoes

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