Cristina Ramon

Cristina (Chocolate) Ramon was born in the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; This multitalented girl has been dancing from a very young age. Appearing in the ballet play production "The Nutcracker" and famous operas such as "AIDA. It was at the age of 15, that Cristina discovered the love of Samba. When she moved to Australia she was instantly labeled the 'Samba Queen' by many, furthering her career to Indonesia, India, Japan and Singapore with the Brazilian Fantasy Show. Cristina has been teaching Samba for the past eleven years at numerous studios, dance schools, high schools, universities and international events such as the Latin Dance Coroboree, Australia Salsa Championships, Australian Latin Dance Congress and Jambalaya Festival (NZ) with more than 300 people in each class. In 2007 Cristina founded her own Dance Company VIVA BRASIL, with a debut show appearance at the FIESTA (Latin Festival) in Darling Harbor, Sydney. Cristina now teaches Samba and Afro-Brazilian Dance classes all around Sydney. Her performances include the 2008 Australia MTV Dance AWARDS opening number, The Lion King, Dancing with the Stars and more.

Fernandoebony

Fernandoebony was born in Lima, Peru of Afro-Peruvian heritage. He grew up dancing many different styles such as Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Samba, Folklorice, Afro-Peruvian... In 1991 he and his sister Liliana were chosen as "Pareja Latin Hit" in the popular Channel 9 TV competition in Peru. Fernando performed Afro-Peruvian with the dance group "Ebano y Marfiel", Folklorice with the Folklore dance group of the "University San Martin de Porres" and acted, danced and sang with the group "Creacion". Since his arrival in Australia he has been teaching and performing (Salsoteca at BJs Nightclub, The Cuban Dance Company, South American Festival, Bacardi Latino Festival, Festival Fiesta, Fox Studios, Lane Cove Festival...). He has done modelling for The Design Centre Enmore on behalf of Ultimo T.A.F.E. He has been an extra in commercials and also in several movies (Mission Impossible, Lantana, The Pill Box and The Matrix Revolutions). Fernando also writes and records songs and his latest CD is soon to be released.

Ilona Fabiszewski

Ilona Fabiszewski has extensive performance credits, including Top 20 dancer for ‘SYTYCD’ (Aust) Season 3, TVC's for Bonds 'Paddycake', and the NSW Deaf Society as a lead feature dancer, Guy Sebastian's 'Like It Like That' music video, stage performances such as ‘Lord Mayors Ball’ with Jason Coleman, ‘Urban Music Awards’, ‘Choreographer’s Carnival’ (selected by US choreographer Jian Pierre-Louis), Company Dancer for leading Bollywood group Sirens, ‘Sleazeball’ with Katie Underwood, Nevermind for Courtney Act, ‘Rize’ film launch, ‘Luna Park NYE’, ‘Battle of The Year’, corporate clients Deutsche Bank, Intel, British Airways (London), crew battles dancing for Caramell in ‘Elite Championships’, ‘Groove’, ‘Shakedown’, ‘Dancekool’ and much more.
Ilona’s choreography remains in high demand, with credits such as Grammy Award Winner ‘Duffy’ for CH 7 and a ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ guest appearance, ABC's 'Dance Academy', choreographer/ dancer for Jessica Mauboy, Vanilla Ice's performance at ‘V Festival’, Seany B’s ‘Happy Today’ music video, in addition to movement coaching Australia’s Next Top Models and Seany B, as well as Indian pop star Aiysha.
Ilona’s diverse choreography and performance experience is a reflection of her training. Her passion and hunger as a dancer has lead her to train not only in Australia, but also in the UK and USA where she learnt from the likes of Dave Scott, Wade Robson, Mia Michaels and Brian Friedman. Ilona’s versatile style reflects her background in hip-hop, popping, locking, breakdance, jazz and Indian classical. Ilona continues to choreograph and perform at various clubs and events showcasing herself as a creative artist.

Jane Jardines

Jane Jardines has been dancing for 11 years and has trained with many reputable teachers in Egypt including Dina, Raqia Hassan, Fifi El Saiid, Farida, Yasmina, Randa Kamel, Aida Nour and Soraya including workshops with Beata and Horacio in Sydney. Jane was crowned winner in Solo, group and best choreography categories for the 1st Annual National Bellydance Competition on 28th November 2003, at Enmore Theatre. She has performed internationally in Singapore and Fiji, has danced at many 5 star hotels in Sydney, as well as being involved in numerous media work. Jane currently performs at many reputable Sydney restaurants and also teaches the art of bellydance.

JFunk G-Style

Born in 1991, Joshua Sumarwata AKA JFunk (G-Style, Crew 109) was always the little child you would see entertaining guests at family house parties with his “Michael Jackson moves”. While growing up, this was left behind with his growing passion for soccer and then it became basketball during his younger high school years. It was not until 2007, when he saw two of his best mates perform a move called a glide, something he had never seen before. In his fascination, he started trying to learn this move by constantly nagging his friends. After practicing the glide over and over again, he began to wonder what else there was and where it came from. The first popper he ever saw online was Nam Hyun Joon, though he was not the best popper in the world, he was indeed very popular at the time and it inspired him to learn popping and eventually JFunk re-discovered his passion for dancing which was also brought by his love for music. In his 1st year, he spent a lot of time researching, talking with dancers around the world to get a better understanding on the dance and its history. At this point he was also learning popping, locking and breaking from Hybrid Formz and co-created Crew 109 with his school friends at Chatswood High. Despite graduating in 2009, the crew's legacy can be seen strongly in classroom 109 during lunchtimes where students can learn and practice streetdancing and every year new students arrive who are eager to learn.
Today, JFunk is considered to be one of the best popping teachers in Australia and is always focused on improving his dancing. This was made possible through the g-style system of popping, which is essentially freestyle and having the ability to create. This was taught to him directly by Slick Dogg (creator of g-style) and Tempo (current g-style leader) in 2009 over a one month period and during this time he learnt all the necessary foundations. Previously in 2008 he trained with Boogie Frantick (G-style, FBC, LXD) which was when he was selected to be the first Australian member and just like every other member in G-Style this decision was based on character not skill level. For JFunk, popping is his passion and G-Style has become a way of life for him.

Josie Cote

Josie has been dancing as soon as she learned how to walk, and has an extensive training in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop and various other dance styles. She discovered Latin dancing in 2005 and immediately immersed herself and fell in love with it. She will be recognised on the dance floor by her amazing body movement and her flawless technique in Salsa, Mambo, Bachata and other Latin dances. She has performed and taught around the world and around Australia, promoting various Latin dance styles. Some of her achievements include the following: 2009 Australian Salsa Champion (Professional Couples Division, Sydney, AUS), 2007/2008 Australian Salsa Champion (Teams Division, Sydney, AUS), Placed 6th at the 2007 World Salsa Championships (Teams Division, Orlando, FL)
Josie loves to share her passion for dancing and teach exciting classes and workshops that will bring variety and inspiration to everyone who attends.

Lyzz (Kamaile) Peterson

Lyzz was born in San Jose California, but has managed to move all around the world, including New Jersey, Central Coast California, Italy, Sweden and now Sydney. At a young age, Lyzz started her love affair with the Hawaiian culture, ever since her family starting taking their annual vacations on the island of Maui. She was always got mistaken as a local. She started Hula dancing at Hula Halau 'O Pi'ilani in Santa Clara, California, advancing through the classes quickly. Later, she joined Tahiti Nui, a local Tahitian dance company from Santa Clara, California, serving the South Bay Area. Since she moved to Sydney, she joined Tahiti Dance Company, but still manages to perform with Tahiti Nui when back in the States. Her Loves are to travel and Dance!!

Masaki

With 13 years of experience, Masaki grew up dancing in Tokyo, Japan. He was the opening act for various artists including Jurassic 5, The Roots, The Rocksteady Crew and DJ Krush to name a few. Masaki has also choreographed and danced in "Mask 2" movie, and some commercials for Vodafone, MTV and Channel V.
His performance experience includes clubs, theatres and international dance events in Japan, China, Korea and New Zealand. His extensive knowledge spans across various styles such as Hip-Hop, House, Reggae, Harlem Shaking, Popping, Locking and the New Jack Swing. Masaki is the leader of the Sound Busters Crew and Triple Rebels Crew. "My objective is for my students to understand and express with good music and confidence (even when you go clubbing)". Masaki teaches the hottest new dance steps and moves. All sections are broken down so that everyone understands.

Maya Martinez

Maya is a versatile performer and choreographer with over 20 years experience in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, and Contemporary dance. Although proficient in most dance styles and as a result of her intercultural heritage has studied with Dance masters the styles of Balinese, Mongolian, classical indian, West African and afro-caribbean. In 1995 she was chosen by Dance master Kofi Walker from Jamaica to be principle dancer of the Afro Caribbean Dance theatre. The company, a tribute to “black dance” produced dance theatre shows telling the stories of Slavery, Negro spiritual, Primitivo, Haitian folk dances, Dancehall reggae and Afro-contemporary as seen in the style of companies like the New York Dance Company or Alvin Ailey Dance theatre. The ACDT toured NSW and QLD holding master classes and workshops in Dance schools and Universities. Maya has studied under and worked with other well know influences of global dance throughout her career like Paul Saliba, Shirley Sweeney, Aboriginal Islander Dance school, QLD Folkloric Dance Association and Bangarra Dance Theatre. Although Maya specialises in African derived modern dance styles she also performs Jazz/funk/Hip-hop with experience touring on the national tours as international support acts for Public Enemy, Naughty by nature, De La Sol, Beastie Boys, Ice –T, New Kids on the Block and House of Pain. Additionally to holding master classes for full-time performing arts schools she has choreographed videoclips for Sound Unlimited, Renegade Funktrain, and most recently Vassy and Kid Confucius.

Monica Sylwia Kaczkowska

Monika studied at the National Ballet School in her hometown Gdansk in Poland. Here she focused on modern jazz as well as traditional polish dances before discovering ballroom and falling in love with it. Monika trained and competed for 8 years in competitions around Europe, mostly Germany, France and UK.
Monika moved to Dubai and started Stage and Salon Tango Argentino. She worked for 4 years with the very famous Colombian Dance Company El Firulete BNF. She then moved to Australia and joined Sydney social Tango scene where she actively took part in all events and workshops. Monika is also qualified as a make up stylist with international experience working for brands like YSL, Chanel and Giorgio Armani. She specialises in stage looks, which has been a valuable skill over the last 10 years.

Mya Fernandez

Mya is of Filipino descent, a self-taught dancer, and the most important thing you guys should know about her is her LOVE & PASSION for arts, fashion, DANCE & MUSIC!!
At the age of 20, she chose to study dancing and has earned her ADTV certificates (Allgemeine Deutsche Tanzlehrerverband /General German Dance Teachers Association) for Ballroom/Latin Dance Teacher, Salsa Instructor & HipHop Master Instructor degree.
She has been trained by the well-known Evelyn Hädrich-Hörmann (Opiz), the Latin World Champion 1972 and an active judge of both national and international amateur and professionals dance competitions. Mya worked for five years in her Dance School in Hamburg, Germany. To improve her HipHop skills, she visited countless workshops in Europe and America, being taught by some of the most famous choreographers in the HipHop industry, such as: Marty Kudelka, Nu Stylz, Eddie Morales, GEO, Shaun Evaristo, Nick Bass, Dante7, Marvin Smith, etc...
In last five years, Mya made dance performances in various tv shows and happenings, participated in StarCare Project Week in cooperation with Dancing with the Stars Germany. She also choreographed and performed for a variety of events such as Miss Philippines, NIKEwomen and Radio Hamburg.

Pania Taku

Pania has been training in dance for eight years, and initially her focus was only on hip-hop which was later broadened to encompass contemporary and jazz. She has trained at Brent Street Studios with the best choreographers and teachers in the Australasian industry. She also trained in Los Angeles at Debbie Reynolds an Millenium studios with the leading choreographers of today. She is a choreographer, dancer and leader of Australasia’s top female group Deja. In 2009, Pania auditioned for "So you think you can dance season 2" and successfully finished in the top 14, solidifying her position as one of the best dancers and performers in Australia. since sytycd she has been to the U.S.A on a scholarship with monsters of hip hop, toured with jabbawokeez and hosted MTV's 1st ever live show. Pania has performed with international celebrities such as Joe, Wanya Morris (Boyz II Men), Lilly Allen, Vince Harder and Macy Gray as well as National Celebrities Guy Sebastian, Israel, Teagan Rogers, Boogie Warehouse, Emily Williams and Grammy award Nominee Sam Sparro. Dance is her passion and Pania wants to keep growing and developing in her craft, while inspiring others.

Picante Latin Dance

Sydney based dance company Picante Latin Dance was Established in 1999 by director Sky Blue. Picante Latin Dance specialises in teaching Cuban Style Salsa and popular Latino dance styles eg: Reggaeton and Bachata. The unique teaching technique focuses on the rhythm and feeling of the Latin motion. The classes are expressive and fun and personal attention is given to ensure students gain confidence in their ability to dance with a partner or on their own. The team at Picante are passionate about Latin dance, music and culture and have performed at major events and festivals in Sydney, including the Sydney Salsa Congress, Sydney Latin Fiesta and Darling Harbour's Fiesta. They have also run workshops and performed in Melbourne, Byron Bay, the Gold Coast and the Central Coast. Recently the company has expanded to organise major events such as Byron Latin Fiesta 2007 and 2006, Touring Los Van Van (direct from Cuba) 2006, Latin Dance Corroboree 2005 and the Australian Salsa Championships in 2005 and 2006. Come on the journey with us and enrich your life!

Rachael Melky (aka Gypsy Rose)

Inspired by the beats of the Drumbuckeey (Arabic drum), Rachael (aka Gypsy Rose) has an everlasting passion for belly dancing. As a child, Rachael has learnt many styles of dance - aside from ballet, jazz, and contemporary she has also studied African dance and Bollywood. In 2005, she decided it was time to take her natural love for her cultural dance style seriously and commenced intensive Belly dance training. Coming from a Lebanese background has meant that the art of belly dancing runs in her blood. She has trained with some of Sydney’s top Belly dance teachers, and continues to be seduced by the rhythms of the drum! Rachael is a regular performer as a Queen of the Nile Bellydancer as well as a solo performer (Gypsy Rose).

Rahul

Rahul is from Punjab (India), the state from which the famous dance Bhangra (the most popular style in Bollywood) originated. He has been dancing since the age of 6, where he started performing on stage in school and became the Captain of the school Bhangra team. In college he was again selected to be Captain of the Bhangra team which won several prizes in youth festivals as well as first prize on a famous national T.V. dance program. He has also performed in various video film clips for popular Punjabi singers. Rahul started coaching and training Bhangra at the age of 15 in various schools and colleges, and because of his guidance, these teams became champions in many competitions. He eventually trained his own team which became the Inter-College, University and National Champions in 2004. He moved to Sydney in 2008 and started as a professional Bollywood Bhangra trainer. Because of his expertise and talent, he has been featured or offered placements in international commercials and various documentaries as a representative of Indian dance culture. Rahul also specialises in other dances of Punjab like Jhoomar, Malwai Gidha, Sammi, Jindua etc... He is also a dance trainer in the Chankatta, which is affiliated with various Indian cultural events.

Rakhi

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Rebecca Llewellyn

Rebecca Llewellyn (AKA Becca) started classical ballet and jazz as a tiny tot. From a young age she began to perform and choreograph. She left for broader horizons in the UK where she was professionally trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz and choreography at Lewisham Dance College. Whilst studying Rebecca was producing choreography and performing for UK Hip Hop artists "Foreign Beggars". Rebecca has performed in London's West End, dancing on "Where It's At" TV in Piccadilly and performing in clubs, private functions and at corporate events. She was also a principal member of "The Touring Company", which show cased contemporary, jazz and hip hop dance, working with some of Europe's top choreographers and performed at the TATE modern Art Museum London. Whilst in London Rebecca taught ballet, contemporary and yoga. After 6 years in the UK and craving the warm sun and happy faces from home, she returned to Sydney in 2006 and is now teaching and choreographing Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Body Conditioning. She was the main feature in a recent Bonds TV advertisement pitch, Dancer for Rikki Lee, Roxanne film clip dancer and also plays the part of Tinkerbell and Alice in Wonderland. Rebecca is Co-Director of "Chimera Dance Company" a contemporary jazz company. She is also part of "Sirens" classical indian, bollywood and contemporary fusion and "Funk-d".

Rod (Rodrigo Salcedo Jr)

Rodrigo has been dancing for seven years and is a key figure in Sydney's house dance scene. His main objective is to expose house dance, teach it and help others appreciate and share it. He is also working with local house music DJ's to make the scene even tighter through jams and club events. Rodrigo studied house dance from house dance pioneers such as E-Joe Wilson (danced in videos for Mariah Carey and Will Smith), Marjory Smarth, and Brian 'Footwork' Green (choreographed or danced with artists like Mariah Carey, MYA, Busta Rhymes) at Broadway Dance Centre and the now defunct Fazil's Dance studios in New York City. He has also trained with house dancers during his stay in NYC. His NYC experiences inspires him to share and develop the scene back in Sydney. He has also taken Locking workshops with Sugapop (Electric Boogaloos) and Greg Campbellock jr. (The Lockers).
Rodrigo has performed and choreographed for many dance competitions and club events with his students as well as taught some So You Think You Can Dance performers. Apart from house dance, he has solid foundations in other street dances such as b-boying, locking, freestyle hip hop and capoeira. Rodrigo is glad to see house dance's rising popularity over the last two years in Sydney as well as the energy and joy that is shared between party people.

Rosie Cicchitti

Rosie was born in Wollongong and moved to Sydney 10 years ago to further her career in dance and fashion. Rosie has 28 years of dance experience including 15 years teaching and she owned her own dancing school. Rosie is technically trained in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, singing/ musical theatre, national character, ballroom and Latin. Rosie has choreographed many National Dance Eisteddfods, Rock Eisteddfods, Health and Fitness Shows and several Mercedes Australian Fashion Show's and adjudicated several Dance Competitions and National talent quests. She has won over 100 tap and jazz national titles. She won the National Fred Astair Competition. She was also the Dance Educational and fitness teacher for various schools. She Performed in Channel Nine's yearly Carol's by Candlelight, Smirnoff Ice launch, Cabaret Theatre Restaurants, National basketball tournaments and many night club fashion shows, hair shows and dance events. Rosie received Honours in Imperial Society of Dance Teachers and Advanced Fashion Diploma, which included dressmaking and business management.
Rosie was inspired to study fashion after many years of dancing which led her to design and make her student's costumes. Rosie's classes are energetic and focused on developing individual street jazz, funk, hip hop style.

Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue realised her love of dance when she began learning various styles like Traditional African dance, Hip Hop, Funk and Ballet at a very young age. As she discovered her love affair with the limelight, Sapphire Blue also tried her hand in acting and found herself touring nationally in theatre plays for High schools which led her to becoming a children's theatre coach on the North Coast of NSW. Since moving to Sydney Sapphire Blue has completed a 1 year course at The Actors Centre and also starred in short films by Sydney's new wave of Directors. To enhance her creative expression she has also become a certified make up artist which has proven to be perfect for her sassy Burlesque shows. Sapphire has performed Burlesque at night clubs such as Sugartime "Scarlett debut", Ruby Rabbit private party for JR7 and Lordz of the Fly, Candy's Apartment Rockabilly night, Trademark Hotel private party and Toni and Guy hair show. Not to forget performing with students from her weekly class at Tour de Dance 6,7, 9 and 10 in Sydney's most prestigious theatre's. She has also appeared in various MTV advertisements and video clips for Hip-hop duo Lordz of the Fly. Most recently, Sapphire has created her very own style "Bootyesque" a fusion of old school Burlesque and new school Booty dance. Mz Blue's love of the Hip Hop culture is apparent in her classes and shows. She also fuses this love with the old skool glamour of Josephine Baker, Bettie Page and Nina Simone. Sapphire teaches regular classes at Dance Central and most weekends are spent sharing the love of Burlesque at various hens parties and corporate shows. Sapphire's aim is to fill her classes with giggles and good times, ladies will spend the hour learning controlled dance moves that make the most of their womanly assets, at the end of the class you will have had so much fun you wont even notice the workout you have had!! so, what are you waiting for...

Scott Fox

Scott Fox (a.k.a. b-boy Doo Rok) is a member of "All Consciousness" Crew and has been b-boying for over 5 years. He has traveled and competed around Europe, The USA, Korea, Japan and Australia and has performed in many international acts including the world famous Rocksteady Crew, Afrika Bammbatta, DJ Kool Herc, Razel, Zion Super Crew (France), Project Korea and Waseda Breakers (Japan). Some of his competition achievements include Winning the NSW B-Boy Championships in 2004 and the National Planet-X Breaking Championships 2002 with "Mind of Style".
Doo Rok has a strong interest in indigenous culture and is involved with the Universal Zulu Nation lead by current president Afrika Islam. He volunteers teaching breaking to the Koori youth in the Redfern area and organizes B-boy "Block Parties" for the community. Doo Rok teaches the fundamentals and history of the dance. He has learnt from the its inventors and innovators around the world (Ken Swift (RSC), Chino (Incredible breakers), Alien Ness (RSC), K-Mel (Boogie Brats) and Venum (Skill Methodz).

Shar Mitchell

Shar was born in Beautiful Byron Bay on Australia’s East Coast. A lover of dance from an early age, unable to afford dance classes, Shar was a lounge room enthusiast!! A reader, dreamer and an ever optimistic “dancer” to be. Once High School hit, she was able to truly begin her journey through dance, leading her to study with top contemporary choreographers such as Niko N at the Lismore Conservatorium and a Teach-to-Train scholarship at the Ballina Fair Dance Academy where she mastered ADAP Ballet. In 1998 Shar successfully auditioned for Newtown Performing Arts High School in Sydney so she packed her bags and moved to the big city, to be one of the only students to study full-time solely in the dance department. Following her passion for Contemporary dance she studied with an open heart and eager mind, but it wasn’t until a last minute rehearsal led her to Dance Central in 2002 that she fully realised where her true passion lay –That was deep in the “WORLD” of dance, but not as she knew it! The “feathers” of BRAZIL, the “riddems” of JAMAICIA, the “shimmies” of EGYPT, the “heat” of EL SAVADOR and the “drums” of the PACIFIC... Over the past 7 years, Shar has been able to train in a vast array of Traditional styles from many cultures and has graced the stage in performances with companies such as “PHUZE Latin Dance”, AfroBeat Drum and Dance”, “Sambafrog” and the “Sundance-Hall Stars” to name a few. In 2004, Shar auditioned for “PASIFIKA SWAY” an all female Dance and Theatre company directed by Aruna Po-Ching (NZ). She was lucky enough to tour with Pasifika Sway throughout Australia, Aotearoa and Hawaii –Needless to say falling in love with the culture and story telling that is offered through dance in the Pacific Islands. Reggae Dancehall is the other style that has become a constant part of her life over the years, it began with her love of the music and soon moved to her expression of dance. This began under the guidance of her sister Maya Martinez who specialises in African derived modern dance styles. Maya’s natural flamboyancy in choreography and teaching has been an inspiration for Shar in the styles of Afro Contemporary, Jamaican Dancehall and Reggaeton (and all dance in general!).
Having began at Dance Central trading her time behind the desk for dance classes, then becoming an employee watching the business grow, to hiring other staff members, becoming manager and more recently (2008) one of the OWNERS/DIRECTORS, She is proud of what Dance Central offers to people. A chance to learn, dance, laugh and enjoy a cultural experience, be it Breakdance-Bollywood or Popping-to Polynesian!
QUOTE: “...for without dance I would never have had the opportunity to chant with the Hawaiians at the base of the Volcano, or Dance barefoot and pregnant with the African tribes of Mozambique!... Memories of the past and endless possibilities for the future....” –Shar.

Sheena

Sheena has been dancing and performing since the age of 3, with Classical Ballet being her first love. Other styles studied by Sheena during her childhood where Jazz and Tap and when she hit her teen years she travelled to the USA and became immersed in Hip Hop and Funk, taking classes at the infamous Millennium Dance Centre. She has been teaching Funk/Hip Hop to children and adults for the past 15 years. Sheena has choreographed and performed for fashion parades, nightclubs, music video clips, live bands and major events such as the Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening and Closing ceremonies, Mardi Gras Festivals and NRL Grand finals. Sheena performs regularly in variety of dance styles such as Burlesque (including Ballet pointes and Tap), Pole, 60’s Go-Go and Bollywood. Venues such as the Sydney Hordern Pavillion, Luna Park, 5 star hotels and resorts, major Sydney festivals, nightclubs and restaurants have held host to her performances. In 2007/2008 she has become a seasoned pole dance performer and Burlesque artist aka Sheena Miss Demeanour. Her teaching style encourages students to be comfortable with their bodies, fall into their natural rhythm and to develop techniques from the “core” of the body to control movement and poise. Her aim is for her students to have fun and get a great workout whilst taking immense joy in passing on her love and passion for dance. She also keeps a training balance with Pilates and Yoga.

Stacy Peke

Stacy Peke is originally from Auckland, New Zealand. She started Dance at the Excel Performing Arts School where she majored in Dance, Drama and Vocal Performance. She toured New Zealand until she decided to move to the Sydney big smoke in 2004 with her singing and dance group, 'Jireh'. After settling in, she traveled to LA where she furthered her Dance training at the Millennium Dance Center and the Edge Dance Denter. Over the years Stacy has performed along side Vincent Harder and Random from X-Factor, Erana Leaf, Paulini from Australian Idol and Barry Southgate. She has danced at many corporate events and club functions including Mocha, Hunter and R&B superclubs. Stacy now dances with the well known Sydney based dance group Caramell and teaches Hip Hop and RnB at Dance Central.

Susie Smith

Susie specialises in the african and traditional foundations of Latin dance. Her first love is the many different regional forms of Samba and Afro Brazilian dance (Maracatu, Afoxé, ijexá, Frevo, Axé, Samba Reggae, Coco and Ciranda) from the Northeast of Brazil. Her other interests include the fusion between styles (e.g. latin with funk, contemporary with afro traditional). Susie studies and performs each year in Brazil in Pernambuco (Recife/Olinda), Rio and Salvador Bahia. She is mentored by Nacao Pernambuco as part of their Nacao Terra Project and she is one of the directors of Umbela Brazil: These organisations are global collaborations to share Afro Brazilian musical culture with the world. Susie has had over ten years experience in latin dance, both as a teacher and a performer. Her classes are infectiously happy, energetic, and positive. She adores holding a space for students to find their love and connection to their own dancing body, in their own way. Her teacher training was with "the Professor" Maestre Jose Prates (sadly now passed on) and she acknowledges many of Sydney’s great teachers, especially Ruth Jesus, Jean-luc Stora, Morro, the Ribeiro Brothers, Ana Soares and Sky Blue, as contributing to her own unique blend.

Vincent De Vega

Vincent grew up dancing in L.A. California. He has over 20 years experience with extensive knowledge of various styles ranging from Old and New School Hip-Hop, Locking, Popping, Floats and Glides. The highlight of Vincent's dancing repertoire was in 1991 when he had the unique experience of meeting Janet Jackson and working with Anthony Thomas, Choreographer of Janet's Rhythm Nation music videos and concert routines. He is also privileged to have a written reference from Anthony vouching Vincent's raw and authentic street style and technique.

William Centurion

Born and bred in Sydney but of Uruguayan heritage, William started his training in Latin American folk dance from an early age - performing with folk groups from countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, Argentina and Uruguay. He then went on to train professionally in Sydney and Melbourne before going overseas where he has been living and working as a dancer /choreographer for the last 8 years. For the first couple of years William worked as a commercial dancer on TV, for artists such as NO ANGELS (Eurovision contestants), JULIETTE, HOWARD CARPENDALE and SASCHA, as well as working the club circuit in GERMANY and IBIZA as part of the COCA COLA CLUB TOUR. He then went into musical theatre where his credits now include European tours of; SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, WE WILL ROCK YOU, AIDA, A TRIBUTE TO ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, EVITA and two productions of the world premiere latin ballroom musical MIAMI NIGHTS. He has also choreographed various corporate events for companies such as BMW, JOOP, SMART, MERCEDES BENZ, KIA, GIVENCHY, MTV, OPEL, BASF, McDONALDS CHARITY and the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. His versatility in dance has allowed him to create a new style - URBAN TANGO- A fusion between Argentine Tango, Latin and Street Jazz. It is a class that will keep both beginners and professionals on the edge of their feet. Men will learn how to lead, women will learn to move with style and everyone will have an over all understanding of partnering and lifts.

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