Jessica began her dance training at the young age of 3 and has never looked back.
She has been trained by the best including, BRENT STREET STUDIOS where she completed a year of intense full time training studying all facets of dance and performing arts such as Jazz, Tap, Adv Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, hip hop, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, singing, drama and attained her CERTIFICATE IV in PERFORMING ARTS.
Studied R.A.D Ballet at ALLEGRIA, where Jessica received a DISTINCTION in her Elementary Teachers Course with training from Hilary Kaplan and Archibald McKenzie.
Jessica received her CERTIFICATE IN BALLET TEACHING STUDIES to become a registered Ballet Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance. She has completed her R.A.D Ballet exams from Primary through to Advanced levels. Jessica has continued to further her ballet training by attending workshops and courses such as, the New Int. Foundation and Int. workshop in Canberra, the launch and teaching course for ‘The Next Step’ in Ballet Grades.
Jessica’s passion for performing has taken her across the world. She has had the opportunity to perform at Disneyland LA and Disneyworld Florida as a dancer. Jessica has taken classes and workshops in New York , LA and Florida where she was taught by the industries elite at companies such as Steps on Broadway, Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Disneyworld and Disneyland.
Jessica also runs the Dance to Be Fit Program for Live, Play, Work Health and Fitness, teaching dance in a number of schools in Sydney west.
Jessica is very proud to be part of the Dance Avenue family, her highlights include the Town hall Steps music video, dancer and choreographer for the Sydney Razorbacks and receiving Second place in the 10/u Jazz and First place in 4-9 Open Age Lyrical sections at the prestigious City Of Sydney Eisteddfod.
Michael’s list of achievements is increasing rapidly as he continues his professional career in the entertainment industry as well as being a Director of Dance Avenue. He has performed all over Europe, all through Asia, Middle East, many countless locations all over Australia, and has worked for some of the most prestigious names in the industry. And so this allows him to bring world class choreography and styles to his teaching.
Allyra has been dancing all genres for 10 years. Trained at Glenda Yee School of dance. Many experiences came along such as dancing at MTV awards, dolly teen choice awards, ING ball dancing along side Ricky lee (choreographed by Ame delves), dancing with Casie Davis in so you think you can dance (Project Moda) , Bonds parades, dancing at the hair show expo (Ame Delves), morning shows with Kerrie Anne and lots more. Graduated at Mcdonald collage in 09. In 2010 Allyra completed certificate IV in a full-time course for a year at Ed5 international.
Brendan has just graduated from ED5 completing his International Certificate IV . Prior to that he attended McDonald College at which he received the Anne McDonald Scholarship winner for 2008 & 2009.. Brendan has also completed Hip Hop & vocal training.
His career in television & film has been very extensive with Brendan appearing in the following shows: New Idea TVC:
Amy has been a performer and a gymnast since she was very young starting with gymnastics and then dancing with the Panthers Junior Performing Troupe. Amy has trained as a dancer and a state level Gymnast in and around various areas of Sydney’s Greater West as well as in Sydney’s CBD. Amy is a Director of Dance Avenue and has a real passion for all sports and really enjoys any activity where learning and fitness are combined.
Kasey started dancing at the age of 3 learning all types of dance over the years, including jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary and R.A.D ballet. Kasey is about to continue her passion at Brent Street Studio's, completing her Certificate IV in performing arts in 2012. Kasey's long list of achievements started at the young age participating in 2WS live shows and the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games, the 2009 NRL grand final dancing for Australian band Wolfmother and also featuring in Town Hall Steps music video 'Disco' and Bollywood film 'Orange'. Kasey's HSC Composition Dance Work was also nominated to be apart of Callbacks, a show of all high standard dance works.
Natalie started training at the age of 3 at the Ransley Dance Centre. She trained in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and theatrical dance drama, competing in eisteddfods, dance productions and winning 1st place at the prestigious City of Sydney Eisteddfod.
Chantelle has been performing professionally in singing, dancing and drama from the age of 7, starting her singing career winning a place as the youngest member of the five girl group “Shimmer” formed from the competition Mini Popstar’s at Penrith Panthers. She has gained experience in drama and musical theatre through her roles in television commercials and musical productions over the years.
Allyssia began dancing and performing at Dance Avenue in 2007 when the studio first began. Throughout the 2008-2009 season of basketball, Allyssia cheered for the Sydney Razorbacks basketball team as well as appearing in the 2008 Town Hall Steps music video ‘Disco’.