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.
“Fabulous Teacher”
Miss Meg is a fabulous teacher, she is kind, patient, and amazing at engaging kids of all ages and energy levels.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nethmi Kearns - Parent
Teacher
Rylee Prenter
She / her
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Educational Psychology (ongoing)
Bio
Rylee is studying a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Educational Psychology, at Victoria University. She has always known she wanted to become a teacher, hence the degree choice, but with dance being a constant in her life since three years old, and feeling that dance warms her heart in a way nothing else does, becoming a teacher for Leaping Lizards alongside her studies is the perfect combination.
Rylee has trained in a wide range of styles, including Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary. However, over the years she’s realised that her joy doesn’t just come from dancing herself, but from helping others, particularly children, find that same joy and confidence through movement.
At high school Rylee was a Dance Academy Leader. Mentoring dancers, choreographing, and building a supportive, positive team environment. Her teams regularly placed highly in competitions including a Hip Hop Crew placing 2nd at Nationals and a Contemporary team placing first in regionals. She has also taught for a large dance studio in Palmerston North.
Rylee will bring her bubbly, kind, approachable nature to the students of Leaping Lizards.