Hannah Elks

Having grown up in Silverstream, Wellington, Hannah graduated from Christchurch’s International Ballet Academy in 2003 with a Diploma in Dance Performance, majoring in classical ballet. While at IBA she also created student choreography, Random Clichés’ and in 2004 she worked with students from Wellington Performing Arts Centre to choreograph Potentially Amalgamated Muzyke. Hannah joined Footnote Dance in 2004

Erynne Gleeson

Originally from Brisbane, Erynne moved to Wellington to study at the New Zealand School of Dance and graduated with a Diploma in Dance Performance in 2003. Erynne was a company dancer with Footnote Dance throughout 2004 and 2005. In 2006 she performed in Raewyn Hill’s Angels with Dirty Feet for the Taupo Arts Festival and joined STRIKE as a full time percussionist. Erynne returns to dancing for her third year in the company.

Anita Hunziker

Brisbane-born Anita studied at the Queensland Dance School of Excellence. In 2002 she moved across the Tasman to train at the New Zealand School of Dance as a contemporary major and graduated with a Diploma in Dance of Performance. During her time at the school, Anita seconded to Footnote Dance and Dance North. She also received awards for Excellence in Contemporary Dance and Overall Best Student. Since graduating, Anita performed in Snapshot for Java Dance Company in the 2005 Wellington Fringe Festival. Anita joined Footnote Dance in mid-2005.

Sarah Knox

Sarah graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance in 2001 with a diploma in Dance Performance also winning awards for Best All Round Student and Promise in Choreography. Highlights of her dance career to date are working with Douglas Wright and Black Grace. In 2005 & 2006 Sarah travelled to Japan to perform in a Resort Hotel as a dancer, vocalist and magician’s assistant. While there, she learned Nihon Buyo – traditional Japanese Dance. In her spare time Sarah is working towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Japanese through Massey University. Sarah joined Footnote in 2006.

Jesse Wikiriwhi

Jesse graduated from Unitec in 2004 with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts, majoring in Contemporary Dance. He has been freelancing for the last two years including work with Ann Dewey, Taiaroa Royal, Raewyn Hill and Malia Johnston. He has also worked in Film and Television including King Kong and more recently Rude Awakenings. This is Jesse’s first year with Footnote Dance.

Jeremy Poi

Jeremy first found he had the talent for and loved dance while at Western Springs College, Auckland. He was part of the Black Grace, Urban Youth project.  He has now danced professionally for five years both in New Zealand and overseas and has danced with Touch Compass, Black Grace and Mau.  2008 is his first year with Footnote Dance.