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Abby Koch

Stars of Hastings 2026

ABBY KOCH | LAING + SIMMONS PORT MACQUARIE

Abby Koch is a Licensed Real Estate Agent at Laing+Simmons Port Macquarie, working alongside her parents in the family business she's been part of since she was five years old. A lifelong Port Macquarie local, Abby is a people person at heart, passionate about helping others through life's biggest moments, whether that's finding the perfect home or cheering on her netball players as a volunteer coach with Port Combined Netball Club. She also serves as Membership Coordinator for the Hastings Business Women's Network and is known around town for her sweet tooth, love of baking, and being a proud mum to her backyard chickens.

Cancer has touched Abby's family in multiple ways, most significantly through her dad's prostate cancer diagnosis around five years ago and her mum and other family members facing skin cancers and melanomas over the years. She's grateful her loved ones are still here today, and knows that early detection, research, and awareness made all the difference. Through her work in real estate and everyday life, she sees how often cancer impacts those around her, including many of her own clients. Abby has grown up dancing and giving back to the Port Macquarie community, and if she can use her platform to raise funds, build awareness, and help kick cancer in the butt, she could only ever say yes.

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My Updates

My Dance Genre Announced: THEATRICAL! 🎭

At the launch for Stars of Hastings, Sarge and Hope announced that my genre this year is “Theatrical” and asked whether I’ve had any experience with it before.

I wouldn’t say I’ve got a “serious dancer resume” or anything like that… But I have spent most of my childhood years in some pretty memorable costumes and questionable hair choices, so I feel like I’m quietly well-prepared.

It’s a really fun, broad genre, though - There’s so much you can do with it. Characters, storytelling, a bit of drama, a bit of fun… I’m genuinely really excited to lean into it.

I’ve danced at La Vive Studios (LVS) since I was a toddler (initially under the guidance of the beautiful Miss Elizabeth), and growing up there has meant plenty of time on stage, in rehearsal, and in some very interesting outfits.

From my first debut as a Heffalump in Winnie the Pooh, to my Cindy Lou Who era in Seussical The Musical, to more recent LVS productions like Beyond the Yellow Brick Road… It’s been a lot of fun characters and even more fun memories.

Now I’m really excited to be dancing with Miss Miranda, under the guidance of current LVS Legend/Principal Liz Seiger, for this year’s performance. Stay tuned for some behind-the-scenes coming soon!

In the meantime, enjoy a few throwbacks from over the years - glad someone can find the “theatrical” entertaining! And yes, I can confirm that IS my real hair. Thanks Mum for the effort! That was certainly a long and memorable drive to Taree Dance Eisteddfod...

Meet My Amazing Dance Teacher

Miranda Webster  |  La Vive Studios

Miranda grew up dancing in Port Macquarie, taught professionally in Sydney, and returned to the region she loves as head tap teacher at La Vive Studios, where she also runs adult classes across multiple styles. Now 30 and in her fifth year at LVS, she fits all of that around being mum to three kids and married to her high school sweetheart Tom.

Three and a half years ago Miranda was diagnosed with appendix cancer, an extremely rare disease that required major surgery. She has been in remission ever since. Performing at an event that raises funds for cancer research while doing something she loves is something Miranda genuinely calls a blessing.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$3.02k

Mid Coast Glass Fencing

Mid Coast Glass Fencing is proud to be the major sponsor for your Blockheads: Raise the Roof for Cancer event. Good Luck Abby!

$1.5k

Laing And Simmons Port Macquarie

Program Sponsorship

$1.02k

Laing+simmons Port Macquarie

Chookas Abbz! Pirouettes, sparkles, and kicking cancer to the curb 💃💛 Super proud of you and your endless energy!

$106.12

Bob And Anne Mawbey

Congratulations on supporting such a worthy cause Abby.

$106.12

Nick Clarke

Best of luck to my better half. At least one of us can dance! ❤️

$106.12

Belinda Clarke

You are wonderful Abby-Rose!

$106.12

Janyce Sherrard

Wishing you all the best wonderful Abby!

$106.12

Glenis Sherrard

Donation cancer dsnce

$106.12

Di

Go girl!

$106.12

Olivia Craddock

$100

Tony & Jeanne

Donation for a good cause! Love from Pop and Grandma x

$54.84

Inspired Creations

I got my tight pants on ❤️ Go hard Abbs

$54.84

Rod Mccormick

It’s for a wonderful cause, well done and good luck

$28.43

Gail Pickett

What a fantastic initiative!!

$28.43

Phoebe

$28.43

Nyky

Good luck, Abby. An amazing cause.

$6.20

Jenny Clifton

Well done Abby for Dancing for a wonderful cause 🌟