Hoopsadaisy aka Jodie Nakat is a dancer, actress and circus performer. She has extensive experience in theater. She has worked as a choreographer and co-director for school productions. A passionate Latin dancer, Jodie attended the Southland Salsa Championships in 2021 and won second place with her team. Alongside her performing skills, Jodie is also a special education teacher, she teaches performing arts and dance to students with disabilities. She is passionate about teaching literacy and numeracy through the arts which has proven to be highly successful.