Teachers
At Leaping Lizards, our teachers bring a wealth of experience, energy, and creativity to every class. From early childhood specialists to seasoned performers, each member of our team is passionate about helping dancers grow in skill and confidence — while keeping the joy of dance at the heart of everything we do.
Owner / Director
Lorna Borrett
She / her
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Performing Arts (Dance), Diploma in Contemporary Dance
Bio
Lorna’s lifelong love of dance began at just two years old and has taken her from professional performance and choreography in the UK to leading one of Wellington’s most vibrant dance communities.
With advanced training across multiple styles, a degree in Performing Arts, and a scholarship to the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, she brings both depth of expertise and a passion for teaching to everything she does. She built her own UK-based dance and fitness business before moving to New Zealand, and has since taught at tertiary level, choreographed for theatre, and adjudicated competitions nationwide.
Now as the founder and owner of Leaping Lizards and Spiritus Dance Company, and co-owner of Dancetopia, Lorna is committed to inspiring dancers of all ages and creating a joyful, supportive environment where they can flourish.
Teacher
Meg Tisdall
She / her
Qualifications
Bachelor of Theatre Studies with Contemporary Dance
Bio
Miss Meg started dancing at three, developing a strong passion for both dance and musical theatre.
Over the past few years, she has performed in many local theatre events and dance shows with Spiritus Dance Company - one year she performed in nine dances in one show!
With a degree in Theatre Studies alongside contemporary dance, and further training in tap through Spiritus, she now brings her performance experience and vibrant energy to teaching Leaping Lizards’ dancers.