MEET OUR STAFF

​Tania’s extensive teaching career spans over 36 years teaching all facets of dance & musical theatre,  Tania has taught at various studios, full-time accredited courses, Universities, multiple workshops & master classes throughout Australia. Tania has produced fine artist with students gaining successes  in the professional industry such as Aladdin, Heather's, Grease, We Will Rock You, Burn the Floor, Cats, Guys & Dolls, Westside Story, Wicked, High School Musical, A funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Jersey Boys, Happy Days, Fame, The Lion King, Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Funny Girl, Billy Elliot, Music Videos, Cruise Ships, Universal Studios, International Fashion Launches, Movies, Commercials & so much more. For over 25 years Tania has been heavily active in adjudicating throughout Australia & Internationally and enjoys imparting knowledge in all genres to young aspiring dancers. Tania believes Dance & Theatre is important to the health a well-being of not only our artists but of everyone globally. These artists bring joy to the world.

Tess started training at the age of four at Attitudes Dance Studio. She has trained in many genres of dance including tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, hip hop and musical theatre. Tess has competed in competitions as both a soloist and a troupe member and has performed in many fundraisers, concerts and cabarets. Throughout her training she has completed her RAD Grade 1 to 8 ballet exams. In secondary school, Tess studied and completed VCE dance and decided to continue her studies and training at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance as a full time student. At the end of 2020, Tess received a Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance) and Cert 4 in Dance Teaching and Management. ​ Tess has had many gig opportunities and experiences such as performing on Australia’s Got Talent 2019 and on the AFL Grand Final Footy Show. Also performing at the 2019 Grand Prix and Melbourne’s White Night Event. Tess has a big passion for teaching children and has had lots of experience teaching at primary schools and end of year concerts. Tess has completed her Cert 1, 2, and 3 of Early Childhood Education and Care while studying at school. Tess has had the joy of teaching for about 4 years now and enjoys seeing the excitement and delight from students and teaching and mentoring them with new and different skills. Tess looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experiences with the students throughout the year of 2022.

Molly began her dance journey from a very young age at Attitudes Dance Studio under the tuition of Tania Attard-O’Dwyer, covering a vast variety of dance training in Jazz, RAD Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. Upon reaching the age of 15; Molly was accepted into Melbourne City Ballet Company under their full time Melbourne Institute of Classical Arts Program where she competed advanced ballet training in RAD, Cecchetti, Vaganova, and advanced Pointe training - all whilst completing her Victorian Certificate of Education online. Following her time at MCB, Molly continued to broaden her training during Year 12 where she was accepted into Transit Dance Academy to compete her final year of schooling whilst dancing full time in Performing Arts, Commercial, Ballet and Contemporary training. During her time at Transit Dance she was further offered placement within their Full Time Performing Arts Course, where she then completed 3 years of full time training and completed her Diploma of Dance and Elite Performance. During her time at Transit she worked alongside a variety of industry professionals training in the styles of Jazz, Commercial, Musical Theatre, Commercial Heels, Showgirl, Heels Technique, Lyrical, Ballet, Ballroom and Latin. Throughout her career Molly has had many professional opportunities including but not limited to: Live Performance- (Dancer for Peter Coombs at the Children’s Rhyme Festival, Courps De Ballet for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne City Ballet’s ‘Coppelia’, Crown Palladium’s ‘Diamonds’) Television - (Yvette Lee’s ‘Jump’ Music Video, Dance Chat Live, Crown Palladiums ‘Diamonds’) As well as some Melbourne’s finest Commercial Night Life Entertainment. Molly is an extremely versatile performer with a wealth of knowledge to share, she is perusing her wonderful dance career and continuing to share her passion for this art with others.

Carla has been dancing for 21 years, and trained in all styles. Having finished all ballet exams and honouring a scholarship in ballet as well as a title of national champion at Showcase, Carla comes to us with wonderful experience! Carla completed her Fulltime training in performing arts at Patrick’s Studio Australia. Carla has been performing around Australia! Her professional teaching credits of 5 years include numerous dance studios around Melbourne and is enjoying passing on her knowledge to young performers!

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Dance has been Georgia's  calling since she was four years old. Georgia has trained in jazz, ballet and tap from an early age. After completing six years of cheer-leading training at Cheer Factor All Stars, Georgia acquired national titles around the country and develop an advanced Acro skill set. Since 2020 to present, Georgia is currently completing a Dance Teaching and Management Course at Kelly Aykers Full Time Dance School, and continuing her vocational training in the styles of ballet, jazz, hip hop, commercial, Bollywood, tap, contemporary and acro. Georgia hopes she can inspire young dancers to embrace and evolve their talent and passion for dance, just as she has been given the opportunity to!

Amelia has a great passion for dance and sharing this passion with her students. She is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has mentored teachers for the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies course. Amelia is a Tutor for the RAD Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet). She is certified in Progressing Ballet Technique. Amelia has trained in dance for over twenty years and performs on stage and for the camera. She has taken her love and passion for dance and completed her Honours and Masters of Research in dance and screen studies. Amelia has a multi-award winning film and published articles in academic journals. She has presented her research at national and international conferences. Amelia teaches all ages and levels of dance and prides herself on creating a positive classroom environment for all students to thrive, sharing her knowledge and love for dance.

Mikayla began her training at Attitudes Dance Studio under the tuition of Tania Attard-O’Dwyer at a mere age of 2, covering all facets of dance training in Jazz, RAD Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Singing.  In 2020 Mikayla began her full-time training at Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance where she honored a full-scholarship for two years in the Musical Theatre Course. Upon graduating Mikayla received her Cert 4 in Dance Teaching & Management and a Diploma in Musical Theatre.  Mikayla started her professional performance career at a young age performing for Peter Coombs at the Children’s Rhyme Festival. She then went on to continue her career in entertainment with credits such as Tones and I’s “Won’t sleep” music video dancer,  Carols by Candlelight Fairy, dancer at VDF representing Ministry of Dance, Honorary Ambassador Mousette Productions. Mikayla is enjoying a wonderful dance career whilst teaching dance and passing on her passion to up and coming artists.

Chantelle is a young, enthusiastic, all round performer with 20 years of training and over 4 years of professional experience. Originating from Melbourne, Chantelle always had a natural flare for showbiz and managed to glue herself to a stage from the age of 3. After graduating year 12, she continued this drive to study her life long dream of Music Theatre at Spectrum Full Time Dance Studios, obtaining her Diploma in Music Theatre and Certificate IV in Dance. Prior to this, Chantelle was under the tuition of Tania Attard- O’Dwyer at Attitudes Dance Studio. ​ So far, Chantelle’s pathway has taken her to New York on scholarship to the Broadway Dance Centre.  Chantelle has worked extensively throughout Melbourne, including but not limited to, Kid’s Theatre (Nickelodeon, Universal Studios), Television (Melbourne Storm Street Crew), Cabarets (Latin Fiestas; Little Brazil, Strut Entertainment, Soul Brazil) and Melbourne’s finest Commercial Entertainment. Despite her credentials, Chantelle still endeavors to develop and expand her skill sets throughout this industry.