MEET THE TEAM

Built on faith. Driven by purpose. Expressed through movement.

We use dance as a way to uplift, encourage and bring light into the lives of every student we teach.

Meet the Heart Behind Lifted

Every dancer deserves to be guided by people who care about more than just steps and technique. At Lifted Dance Factory, our team is passionate about helping every dancer feel safe, valued, and inspired.

Our Teachers

Our teachers bring their own unique strengths to the studio floor, working together to create an environment where dancers can thrive, try new things, and grow in confidence with every class.

Danielle Serfontein

Danielle Serfontein

Managing Director, Teacher, Admin

She loves working with children and developing the next generation. Her desire is for Lifted Dance Factory to be a place where students don't just come to dance but also reach their full potential through the life skills they learn and the personal development they experience because of what dancing teaches them.

Nadia Giessing

Nadia Giessing

Director, Teacher

Nadia began teaching preschool and studio classes in 2018 and has since taught at various studios, gaining experience with dancers of all ages. She currently teaches Tap, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Creative Movement.

Neldo Jurgens

Neldo Jurgens

Director, Teacher

Neldo finished her teacher training in AIDT Modern in 2010 and has been training dancers in this genre, as well as Contemporary, Horton technique, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance Fitness and "Strength, Stretch and Tricks"

Lizette Nel

Lizette Nel

Teacher

Lizette is a qualified Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) teacher with decades of experience in ballet education, exam and competition preparation, and adjudication.

OUR DIRECTORS

Lifted Dance Factory is led by a team of directors who bring years of teaching experience, professional training, and a shared heart for building every student’s skill and character.

Danielle Serfontein

Danielle Serfontein

Managing Director, Teacher, Admin

She loves working with children and developing the next generation. Her desire is for Lifted Dance Factory to be a place where students don't just come to dance but also reach their full potential through the life skills they learn and the personal development they experience because of what dancing teaches them.

Nadia Giessing

Nadia Giessing

Director, Teacher

Nadia began teaching preschool and studio classes in 2018 and has since taught at various studios, gaining experience with dancers of all ages. She currently teaches Tap, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Creative Movement.

Neldo Jurgens

Neldo Jurgens

Director, Teacher

Neldo finished her teacher training in AIDT Modern in 2010 and has been training dancers in this genre, as well as Contemporary, Horton technique, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance Fitness and "Strength, Stretch and Tricks"