Ask Bev and she will tell you that being a performer is all she has ever known. From a very young age, Bev was introduced to the performing arts by her mother
Our Team
Principal Teachers
Karen Edwards
It was in the blood when at the age of 2, Karen was in her element performing ballet positions on the family’s kitchen table. Karen trained at The Bev Palmer Dancers under the watchful eye of mum (Bev) in all dance styles including classical ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre.
Eliza Edwards
Eliza made her first debut at the tender age of 2 weeks when her mum carried her on stage at the National Theatre. Since then the stage has become her second home.
Nathan Pinnell
Nathan began performing at the age of 4 in all facets of dance, training with the Bev Palmer Dancers, the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and various singing and drama coaches.
Nica Lee
Nica Lee was Russian ballet trained at the Legat School in England. On graduation, she was awarded a scholarship to study in Lausanne, Switzerland at the Ecole de Danse Simone Suter.
Ashlee Noble
Ashlee has trained in jazz, tap, ballet and acrobatics at the Bev Palmer Dancers since the age of 4. At 12 she garnered her first professional role in the production of Annie at the Regent Theatre in 2001, directed by Martin Charnin.
Jazmin Varlet
With over 12 years in the music industry Jazmin Varlet is not short of stage experience. From the early age of 14 she was touring the US with her singing and dancing, and auditioning for many popular TV talent shows, most recently appearing on THE VOICE AUSTRALIA Season 8 as part of Team Kelly.
Taylah Kerrison
Taylah’s passion for dancing, singing and acting began at the age of 4, training at Bev Palmer Performing Arts where she has been for 19 years.
Later Taylah went on to complete her Bachelor of Musical Theatre at Patrick Studios Australia under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth, and singing couch Kristin Keam.
Olivia Castagna
During her 6 years at VCASS, Olivia was awarded the Anne Wooliams Dance Award, was appointed Dance Captain of the school and successfully gained her Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal Award.
Nick Brodie
Nick loves his teaching and feels he has knowledge to share. He also hopes to inspire his students with his love and passion for dance.