Teachers

KERRY DAVIS – TCZAMD BAL

Currently Teaching:

NZAMD Snr Jazz, NZAMD Contemporary, NZAMD Ballet, BAL Jazz, Jnr and Int performance, Impact Cabaret

Kerry is owner and full time teacher with Drury Lane and has been for the past 50 years. She is a freelance Director/ Choreographer. She also designs sets, costumes and lighting.

Her many annual accomplishments include, competition dances, choreography for body builders, fashion shows including ‘Restyled’, pre-match entertainment for international rugby games, choreography for productions.

She is the Director/Choreographer for the very successful Impact Cabaret. Kerry also trains the Drury Lane performance groups, seen performing at events and functions all around the Waikato. Kerry says’ “I love my job. This group of teacher’s are the best. You will get the experience of a lifetime if you come join us and dance”.

HANNAH DEVLIN

Currently Teaching:

NZAMD Jazz, NZAMD Contemporary, Jnr & Int Performance

Hannah has been a cherished member of the Drury Lane Dance and Performance family for the past 26 years, and a dedicated teacher for the past 14. Over that time, she has trained extensively in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary. She has completed her NZAMD Solo Seal exams in Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, and Hip Hop, as well as BAL Solo exams in Jazz and Tap.

At age 22, Hannah completed her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and now works full-time for the Chiefs Rugby Club as the Partnership Lead, combining her professional expertise with her passion for community and performance.

Throughout her dance journey, Hannah has been nominated for NZAMD scholarships across multiple styles and was a member of the Intermediate Performance Group for six years. This group gave her the incredible opportunity to travel and perform internationally at Disneyland in Los Angeles, as well as locally at major Waikato events including All Blacks matches, Magic netball games, Balloons Over Waikato, and Relay for Life. She has successfully competed at numerous dance competitions across the North Island and previously performed as part of the Chiefs Cheerleading Squad.

Currently a performer with the Impact Dancers, Hannah continues to fuel her love for dance through performance and choreography. She has choreographed for large-scale events such as Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park and Lakeside Rotorua.

In 2024, Hannah took part in the She Shines On international dance tour, taking 24 Drury Lane dancers to New York and Orlando to perform on the Disney World stage, an unforgettable experience that showcased the studio’s talent to the world.

Hannah enjoys teaching all styles and levels, and is passionate about sharing her love of dance with the next generation of performers.

DANA BUCHANAN

Currently Teaching:

NZAMD and BAL Tap, NZAMD Contemporary, Jnr & Int Performance

Dana has been dancing with Drury Lane Dance and Performance for 24 years and has been teaching for 10 of those years. During this time, she has studied a range of styles including Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary and Musical Theatre. She has completed her BAL Major Solo in Tap and NZAMD Solos in Tap and Hip Hop.

Dana is also currently working as the Venues Systems and Administration Manager at the University of Waikato, supporting events at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts and The Paa where she enjoys being exposed to a huge range of concerts and performances.

Dana is really enjoying the opportunity to share her love of dance and music with her students.

ASHLEY BAUERFEIND

Currently Teaching:

NZAMD Ballet, BAL Ballet

Ashley joined Drury Lane in 2008. She was a part of the Performance Group and More Impact before moving to Sydney to study Performing Arts.

She graduated from ED5 International with a Diploma in Performing Arts as a Vocal Major. She has trained in RAD and the Vaganova method for ballet as well as in, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop and Commercial Jazz.

Some of Ashley’s professional work includes; The NSW Premier’s Concerts, Phantom of the Opera and the Style Runner brand launch.

ABBEY DAY

Currently Teaching:

NZAMD Hip Hop

Abbey is 23 years old and in her second year of a Bachelor of Primary Teaching. Abbey also works part-time as a gymnastics coach at Turn and Gymnastic Circle. Abbey has been dancing with Drury Lane since her first dance class in 2014. Throughout this time, Abbey has studied NZAMD hip hop, jazz, contemporary dance, and ballet. She has also completed her hip hop and jazz solo diplomas.

She was in the intermediate performance group for two years; this group has brought many performing opportunities around Hamilton and Auckland. Abbey was nominated for the NZAMD scholarship nationals for several years in hip hop. Abbey is dancing and learning choreography with the Impact dance group at Drury Lane.

Abbey loves to teach and mentor students and share her love of dance.

PYPER KERR

Currently Teaching:

NZAMD Jnr Jazz, NZAMD Jnr Ballet, BAL Ballet

Pyper has been dancing for 20 years and in this time, has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap and Contemporary. She was in the Intermediate Performance Group from 2015-2019 and now performs in the Impact group at various events around New Zealand. Notable performances include All Black rugby games, New Zealand Netball Finals and Coca Cola Christmas in the Park.

Pyper is also heavily involved in local theatre. She has performed in shows such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Oliver and Grease. When not on stage, she may be found backstage working alongside her mum in the hair & makeup team.

She has graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching) and works as a full-time teacher. Pyper loves being able to combine her passions for both teaching and dance, to mentor the upcoming generations of performers!

ANNELIESE CLARK

Currently Teaching:

BAL Tap, babyballet Groovers, Jnr & Int Performance

Anneliese has been dancing with Drury Lane Dance and Performance since she was three years old, and throughout the years with Drury Lane she has studied BAL tap, Ballet & Jazz, NZAMD Jazz, Musical Theatre and Contemporary. She has participated in Tap and Ballet competitions, performing solos and duos.

Anneliese is 19 years old and since she graduated from Hamilton Girls High School she has been out in the work force. Anneliese has been a member of the Drury Lane Junior Performance Group and then invited to join the Drury Lane Intermediate Performance Group. Being part of these dance groups has provided Anneliese with both the skill and confidence, to become a Choreographer for the Hamilton Boys High and Hamilton Girls High School Production. As well as choreographing dances to for the High School Student to compete in the NZMade Dance Competitions, she has also held dance classes for both the Junior and Senior Students as well as being part of the Dance Council.

Anneliese is very excited to share her love and passion of dance with her students!