Tori was born in Sydney, and has been performing competitively in all styles of dance since the age of 2. She trained full-time in the Vocational Program with Jane Allyn and Kit Lethby at Ecole Ballet and Dance Theatre (2009). She won the Cecchetti Gold Medal (2010) and was awarded a Distinction for her Advanced 2 RAD Classical Ballet Exam. Tori then joined the Pre-Professional program of The Alberta Ballet School in Canada (2011), and graduated into the Alberta Ballet Company (2012). She is now a fully registered RAD Classical Ballet Teacher and L.G.T.D.A Tap Teacher (2010), with 90% of her students obtaining a Distinction in their exams.

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Tori is dedicated to a life-long journey of continued growth and development in all areas, highlighted by her many academic achievements and awards. Some of these include; member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Macquarie University Merit Scholars Program (2013), Macquarie University Deans List (2013-2015), ASAM Award for Excellence in Dissection (2014), First in Class for numerous Neuroanatomy and Physical Health and Disease Undergraduate units. She has a passion for working with children and young people, especially for creating innovative methods of teaching and passing on her love and knowledge for the art of dance. The central belief Tori brings to every class is the importance of instilling in her students life-long values of loyalty, authenticity, curiosity and respect.