Dance Australia

Hilary Kaplan

How long have you been teaching?

Approximately 33 years.

What drew you to teaching dance?

I think it was always in me to want to teach.

I remember as a five-year-old saying I wanted to be a school teacher when I grew up. This was before I had attended any dance lessons.

During my time as a dance student,

I would often assist my peers who may have been struggling. It gave me great pleasure to see them improve and gain confidence.

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