Rhythmic Moves School of Dance and Performing Arts

Danielle has been dancing for as long as she can remember, studying Jazz, Modern Expressive/Contemporary, Funk, Tap, Musical Theatre and Cheerleading (as well as Ballet in her younger years). A firm believer in the need for dancers to challenge themselves and try different styles, Danielle has also participated in a number of workshops, both in Australia and in the USA. She believes that dance classes should be a mix of hard work, dedication and fun, and is inspired by her students’ enthusiasm and achievements each and every week. Away from Rhythmic Moves, Danielle can be found working as a Lawyer or immersed in local community theatre. In 2010, Danielle choreographed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for the Arcadians Theatre Group and The Pajama Game for Smith’s Hill High School. She also performed in the Arcadians’ production of State Fair.  In 2011, Danielle choreographed Annie for the Arcadians Theatre Group and took to the stage in the Arcadians’ production of A Chorus Line in the role of Judy.

Keeley has been passionate about performing ever since she learned to talk and hasn’t stopped doing either since. She has been teaching Speech and Drama at Rhythmic Moves since 2007. She is about to graduate from Wollongong University with a Bachelors Degree in Creative Arts and Arts where she majored, among various other things, in writing for the theatre. Keeley has written several plays, including a few composed collaboratively for the Rhythmic Moves shows. She believes that, while energy and dedication are crucial elements of a performer, they should always try to have fun and do their best.

Erin has been dancing for fifteen years and began teaching at Rhythmic Moves four years ago, starting with only a small Junior Jazz.  Recently, she has expanded her teaching repertoire, taking Pre Jazz, Funk, Mum & Me, Showgroup and several solo students.  She is currently studying dance full time at Mango Dance Centre and is loving every minute of it.  Erin has been amazed at all her dancers' hard work and is very proud of them.

Dominique began tap and jazz dancing at the age of 10. In 2004 she moved to Rhythmic Moves and focused solely on tap. Dominique has been involved in multiple eisteddfods and has achieved commendable results in numerous tap exams. She has also danced in Los Angeles in 2011 as a part of the Dance Dimensions troupe. Dominique started teaching in 2008 and she thoroughly enjoys teaching the Kids Rhythm Tap class and the Preliminary Tap class.

Megan has been dancing with Rhythmic Moves for thirteen years now, and has recently graduated with honours to become a qualified tap teacher.  During her time at Rhythmic Moves, Megan has experienced a range of dance genres, but continues to have a particular love and passion for tap dancing.  This year, Megan had the honour of performing alongside many of our Rhythmic Moves performers in the USA Dance Tour, which she believes was an experience of a lifetime.  In her spare time, Megan loves every minute of studying a Bachelor of Primary Education.  Megan aims to bring excitement to every lesson that she teaches as she shares her love of dancing with her students.

Angela began training in Belly Dance in 1993 and has performed professionally for many years. She began teaching at Rhythmic Moves in 2005. Angela believes that every student has their own unique style and personality in their dance and encourages her students – regardless of age or size - to have confidence and to have fun while they learn this beautiful and ancient artform.

Tess began dancing at Rhythmic Moves when she was six years old.  Over the past twelve years, Tess has studied jazz, rhythm tap and show tap techniques, and continued dancing through her HSC studies this year.  Her true passion lies in the traditional style of rhythm tap and she had the opportunity to showcase this talent in Disneyland LA this year as part of the Dance Dimensions Troupe.  Tess enjoys keeping the rhythm alive with her students and laughing along with our wonderful adult beginner tap class.

Amy has danced since the age of three – studying tap, jazz and ballet and has had vocal training since the age of seven.  Amy currently owns her own singing business ‘Vocalize Voice Tuition’ which prepares students for eisteddfods, auditions and performances, as well as teaching at Rhythmic Moves.  Amy has also been involved with many local theatre groups in shows such as West Side Story, Cabaret, Anything Goes and Annie – including playing Peggy Sawyer in 42^nd Street in 2003 and Hodel from Fiddler On The Roof in 2009.  Amy continues to look forward to opportunities for using her passion for performing and passing her skills along to those who are willing to learn.

Madolyn has been dancing at Rhythmic Moves for the past twelve years and currently enjoys furthering her studies in jazz and modern.  2011 saw Madolyn complete her HSC exams whilst still staying dedicated to her dancing.  For several years, Madolyn has shown a particular talent for caring for our youngest dancers and now is thoroughly enjoying teaching our pre level students.  She looks forward to watching them achieve great things in the future.