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Welcome to fierce!

Welcome to Fierce Performing Arts! We are so excited to open our doors to the Dubbo community again for our third season in 2025 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

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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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    Bre Grebenc

    Head of Ballet

    Bachelor of Physiotherpay

    CBTS with RAD Ballet

    Certified Glenn Wood Tap

    Acrobatic Arts Accredited

    15 Years Teaching Experience

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    Sarah Drake

    Head of Musical Theatre

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Musical Theatre)

    Vocal Director- Dubbo Theatre Company

    Lead Singer of Under the Radar

  • Bella Fawcett

    Bachelor of Education

    Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management

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    Paige Widdison

    Studio Manager

    Dance Apprentice 1.0

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    Emily Hangan

    Acrobatic Arts Certified

    Dance Apprentice 1.0

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    Tamira Bayley

    Admin Assistant

  • Assistant Teachers:

    Laura Kiezer

    Annabelle McNamara

    Eleanor Smith

    Taylor Howell

    Emma Fraser

    Indie Shields

  • Junior Assistant Teachers:

    Chloe Lindsay

    Sienna Naden

    Kimmy McLean

    Ellie Brown