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 ArtsModule 2 Certified Aerial Arts
Certified Glenn Wood Tap
Women Out West Awards Runner Up for Outstanding Arts and Creativity2023 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 -

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
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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
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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
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Erin Condon
Bachelor of Music
Masters of Secondary Education
Musical Theatre AMPA
Cert IV In Dance Teaching & Management
Sydney Dance Company
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Annabelle McNamara
Junior Teacher
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Eleanor Smith
Junior Teacher
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Emma Fraser
Junior Teacher
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Indie Shields
Junior Teacher
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Taylor Howell
Junior Teacher
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Chloe Lindsay
Teaching Assistant
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Junior Assistant Teachers:
Kimmy McLean
Ellie Brown
Gab Costello
Zahlia Fisher
Arria Tracey
uniform requirements
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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.
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Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for acro including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.
Bare Feet
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Any of our Fierce branded uniform items are acceptable for lyrical including but not limited to- crop top, leotard, shorts, leggings.
Bare Feet
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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.
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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.
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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