Brian Dale

As a young person growing up, I loved sport and desired to play or coach professionally. However, my mother
inspired me to teach and my father gave
me a love of musicals. So I began a career as a primary school teacher and librarian. Storytelling was my favourite activity. A special thankyou goes to a group of children whose names I still recall. We attended Mountain Gate State School, in Victoria, and they asked me if they could do a play. Why not? So began my career as a drama teacher. Since then I have written, produced and directed more plays than I can remember. I have been privileged to witness so many talented children and watch with unbridled
satisfaction how children’s self-esteem
dramatically increases. Byron Bay is such a creative place, where the children have a zest for life and a wonderful dramatic flair.
With the creation of Bright Lights, we have shared with the children some wonderful moments, given them the opportunity to extend their creativity and the confidence to take that creativity to wherever their heart leads them.

Lee Purdie

Dance and movement have been part of my life since I was a little girl, having studied many different forms. I began
teaching and choreographing when I was 14 years old and have continued
throughout my life. After completing a
Yoga teacher training certificate, I have combined my two passions to create Yogadance, which I teach and perform locally and internationally. Bright Lights is my other passion. Having trained as a primary teacher, I enjoy working with children. Bright Lights provides an opportunity for children to explore the exciting world of Theatre and to help them achieve their full potential in the areas of Drama and Dance. I get such a thrill out of seeing children perform.  Our performers are extremely talented and I have learnt so much from them. I wish them every success in the future and feel privileged to have been involved in their journey through life. I am so blessed….I love what I do!!