Our Team

At Studio Move, we are proud to have a dedicated, passionate, and talented teaching team who bring energy, care, and expertise to every class.

Led by Owner and Director Caitlin Matthewman, a busy mum of two with a Bachelor of Health Science and a background in teaching, Studio Move is truly a labour of love. Caitlin teaches Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Lyrical, and Contemporary, and leads our competition programme. Behind the scenes, Caitlin plans, organises, and dreams up every part of the Studio Move experience - from timetables to shows and everything in between.She is a lover of dance comps, event planning, teaching, road trips and family time, and is very proud of the vibrant Studio Move community. Her passion for her dancers and belief in the power of performing arts make Studio Move the special, family-centred place it is today.

Our amazing teaching team includes Olivia Bowman-Colligan, who spends her days teaching at a local intermediate school and her afternoons and evenings with us. Olivia is talented, driven, and full of fun - a key part of our Studio Move family. She teaches a wide range of classes including Baby Move, Tiny Move, Mini Move, Musical Theatre, Acro, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and competition work. You will no doubt meet Miss Olivia (or hear her) at some point in your dance journey at Move and then you too will see what we mean.

Miss Brooke brings vibrancy and energy to every class and is loved by her students. She teaches Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Preschool, and junior competition classes at both our Henderson and Te Atatū Peninsula locations. When she’s not at Studio Move, she is tutoring Maths students, helping us with admin, hanging out with her family or grabbing another acai bowl.

Miss Maia, with her background in teaching and dance education, brings a wealth of knowledge and a calm, kind presence to the studio. She supports us with admin and teaches a variety of styles with a quietly passionate and thoughtful approach. Maia is a busy Mum of two girls, Sage & Thea, who you will probably see dancing at the studio a lot too.

Miss Claudia is our Junior teacher who was actually one of our first ever students here at Studio Move back when she was 8 years old. Claudia trains across a range of styles and is a valued member of our Competition Academy. Miss Donna is Claudia’s Mum and she is a long time supporter of Studio Move. Donna teaches Dance & Drama in the high school setting and is our much loved adult’s tutor. 

We are lucky enough to have a large, dedicated group of assistant teachers who help out our staff and our younger students each week during class time. They are all students of Studio Move who love dancing, working with our Junior Movers and gaining experience and confidence in teaching. 

Together, our staff are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where every dancer can thrive.