Paige Ferrando is new to Mackay and new to Studio 53 Mackay, but she has a lifetime of passion for dance.  Her adult classes start this Thursday evening (Feb 20) so we thought we would introduce Paige to you in her own words . . . .  

 “About me – I’m from a small country town & I started dancing when i was 4 yrs old.   I just never stopped.  I’m trained in Tap & Jazz; I’ve dabbled in cheer as an amateur coach, and I’m self taught with various Hip-Hop, Dancehall & Latin Vibe genres of dance. I’ve always taken every class I could find available so I could grow as a dancer, and keep on feeding my passion. And where there wasn’t a class available (chances are slim to none when you’re not of school age anymore) – Hello YouTube! I. Never. Stopped.

In my home town I’ve had the pleasure & honour of teaching younger children my self taught skills, instructing my own styles of dance fitness to both adults & children, participated in dance workshops & performances held & hosted by Dance North & Aus Dance QLD, and I have been a part of “Take The Floor” twice. Wherever there wasn’t an opportunity, I made one.

Now, this is NOT my day job, as much as I wish this could be . I have my own business that I run & work in, in 3 different locations, I’m also a partner to an amazing man, and a mother to two beautiful young boys (3yrs old & 11mths old) that always keep me on my toes! I’m doing this because this is what I love. This is who I am.

I’ve met so many incredible people through all of these experiences, some of them now lifelong friends & that is exactly the reason I want to now share my love for dance, create an experience, and meet some more inspired people through this journey who can relate & express their passion too.  No matter how busy life gets (trust me I feel you!), you have to make time to explore your own passions & what makes you happy, whatever that may be.