Miss Jessica
Jessica began dancing at the age of 2 with her parents wanting her to continue the family’s spanish culture in Australia. She trained in flamenco, ballet, hip hop and contemporary for 21 years. From a young age, she found her passion for dance and dreamed of one day teaching and owning a dance school. At the age of 14, Jessica began her teaching career in flamenco and ballet with 3-4 year olds. Overtime, she began to teach a variety of age groups and found her niche in flamenco. Having been fortunate enough to travel to Spain, she studied flamenco at Amor de Dios in Madrid, has performed in numerous festivals, weddings and has performed at Casa Asturianas restaurant in Sydney. Having studied the Cecchetti Method and Alianza Flamenca from a young age and now a co-founder of West Dance Co, she looks forward to sharing her love of dance with the students at WDC.
Jessica began dancing at the age of 2 with her parents wanting her to continue the family’s spanish culture in Australia. She trained in flamenco, ballet, hip hop and contemporary for 21 years. From a young age, she found her passion for dance and dreamed of one day teaching and owning a dance school. At the age of 14, Jessica began her teaching career in flamenco and ballet with 3-4 year olds. Overtime, she began to teach a variety of age groups and found her niche in flamenco. Having been fortunate enough to travel to Spain, she studied flamenco at Amor de Dios in Madrid, has performed in numerous festivals, weddings and has performed at Casa Asturianas restaurant in Sydney. Having studied the Cecchetti Method and Alianza Flamenca from a young age and now a co-founder of West Dance Co, she looks forward to sharing her love of dance with the students at WDC.
Miss Chyncia
A.(Dip) C.B.A. - C.I.C.B
Chyncia began dancing at the age of 2 where she was desperate to be in the studio with her older sister, Elena. Throughout her training she has studied Cecchetti ballet, Alianza flamenco, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop, undergone examinations and competed in competitions in a variety of styles. Chyncia has also been a part of many Cecchetti affairs including the scholars program and medal tests. She is now an active member within the Cecchetti teaching community and deeply involved in the organisation of many Cecchetti events including, National Conference, scholars and Cecchetti choreographic competition. Throughout her career she has performed on public stages from weddings to stage performances and outdoor exhibitions. Chyncia is currently studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics and completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Sydney in Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science), discovering her passion of strength, technique and flexibility development especially in dance, which as a WDC co-founder she aims to hold as a critical foundation of WDC. In 2023, she became an Associate Diploma teacher for Cecchetti now sending students for exams.
A.(Dip) C.B.A. - C.I.C.B
Chyncia began dancing at the age of 2 where she was desperate to be in the studio with her older sister, Elena. Throughout her training she has studied Cecchetti ballet, Alianza flamenco, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop, undergone examinations and competed in competitions in a variety of styles. Chyncia has also been a part of many Cecchetti affairs including the scholars program and medal tests. She is now an active member within the Cecchetti teaching community and deeply involved in the organisation of many Cecchetti events including, National Conference, scholars and Cecchetti choreographic competition. Throughout her career she has performed on public stages from weddings to stage performances and outdoor exhibitions. Chyncia is currently studying a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics and completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Sydney in Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science), discovering her passion of strength, technique and flexibility development especially in dance, which as a WDC co-founder she aims to hold as a critical foundation of WDC. In 2023, she became an Associate Diploma teacher for Cecchetti now sending students for exams.
Miss Olivia
At age 8 Olivia started dance classes in jazz and quickly discovered that dance was a big passion of hers. Over time, Olivia picked up several more dance styles including; tap, lyrical, hip hop, pom, ballet and flamenco, and took part in exams and competitions for several of these styles. She has also performed at several private and public events as well as travelling over to the US as part of a dance troupe where they performed at Disneyland, California Adventure Park, and the Staples Centre. At age 14 Olivia began as an assistant teacher for an adult special needs jazz class. At 17 she was the teacher for this special needs adult group and has also taught jazz, tap, lyrical and tumbling classes to a range of ages. Olivia has recently finished an Arts Degree at Macquarie University where her major and focus of study was Dance and Performance. Olivia’s current dance aspirations are to take the knowledge and skills she has gained through her degree and to utilise them in her classes at WDC in a way that will help children to discover passion in dance.
At age 8 Olivia started dance classes in jazz and quickly discovered that dance was a big passion of hers. Over time, Olivia picked up several more dance styles including; tap, lyrical, hip hop, pom, ballet and flamenco, and took part in exams and competitions for several of these styles. She has also performed at several private and public events as well as travelling over to the US as part of a dance troupe where they performed at Disneyland, California Adventure Park, and the Staples Centre. At age 14 Olivia began as an assistant teacher for an adult special needs jazz class. At 17 she was the teacher for this special needs adult group and has also taught jazz, tap, lyrical and tumbling classes to a range of ages. Olivia has recently finished an Arts Degree at Macquarie University where her major and focus of study was Dance and Performance. Olivia’s current dance aspirations are to take the knowledge and skills she has gained through her degree and to utilise them in her classes at WDC in a way that will help children to discover passion in dance.
Miss Elena
Elena began dancing Ballet and Flamenco at the age of 4 where she found the love and passion for dance she still has today. At the age of 14 she began full-time training at the McDonald College for ballet whilst still dancing Flamenco. She is trained in Cecchetti Ballet and Alianza Flamenca, both to advanced levels. Since then, she has completed full-time training at The McDonald College, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – Dance at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2016 and completed a Master of Teaching – Dance/Drama at UNSW in 2019. During this time, she was the recipient of the 2013/2014 Big Brother Scholarship which opened doors to her international training in Spain and the UK under the guise of many renowned flamenco and Ballet artists. Throughout her career, Elena has performed for private and public stages from weddings to stage performances and outdoor exhibitions. Since this time, she has continued to extend her versatility performing a variety of styles from Flamenco to Musical Theatre, Salsa and Showgirl entertainment. Elena continues to work and collaborate with international Flamenco, Ballet, Contemporary and Ballroom artists which has formed and influenced her artistry and love for all forms of dance which she hopes to share with the students of WDC.
Elena began dancing Ballet and Flamenco at the age of 4 where she found the love and passion for dance she still has today. At the age of 14 she began full-time training at the McDonald College for ballet whilst still dancing Flamenco. She is trained in Cecchetti Ballet and Alianza Flamenca, both to advanced levels. Since then, she has completed full-time training at The McDonald College, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – Dance at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2016 and completed a Master of Teaching – Dance/Drama at UNSW in 2019. During this time, she was the recipient of the 2013/2014 Big Brother Scholarship which opened doors to her international training in Spain and the UK under the guise of many renowned flamenco and Ballet artists. Throughout her career, Elena has performed for private and public stages from weddings to stage performances and outdoor exhibitions. Since this time, she has continued to extend her versatility performing a variety of styles from Flamenco to Musical Theatre, Salsa and Showgirl entertainment. Elena continues to work and collaborate with international Flamenco, Ballet, Contemporary and Ballroom artists which has formed and influenced her artistry and love for all forms of dance which she hopes to share with the students of WDC.
Miss Danielle
Danielle virtually grew up in a Dance Studio. Her mother Dorothy Curnow was a dancer and ballet teacher who in turn learnt from and taught for the great Australian dancer Valrene Tweedie. This studio is where Danielle spent a large portion of her childhood surrounded by dancers. Later her mother Dorothy moved down to the South Coast where she opened her own dance studio Nowra Dance Centre. Danielle began teaching at the age of 15 for Nowra Dance Centre taking the Junior Jazz and teaching the Preschool class. At 16 Danielle moved back to Sydney where she studied full-time ballet with Val Jenkins and Christine Keith in many different genres including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Character. Danielle studied the Checchetti method along with RAD method from Monica and Joan Halliday.
In 1989 she left Australia and travelled through Europe eventually marrying overseas and starting a family. In 1992 at the age of 20 years she returned to Australia and dance once again with Nowra Dance Centre where she taught Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary for the next 9 years.
In 2002 Danielle began running programs in Primary Schools and Preschools to introduce Dance and Music to students. She also worked with Bangor Public School choreographing and teaching for the NSW Public Schools State Dance Festival.
Danielle has now completed her family and is a mother to 4 adult boys, 1 girl (who also dances) and has a grandson. She is enjoying being back doing what she loves most which is teaching dance and passing on her knowledge to young people in a variety of settings. WDC is now her passion along with taking dance to outlying communities who may have limited access to the Arts.
Danielle virtually grew up in a Dance Studio. Her mother Dorothy Curnow was a dancer and ballet teacher who in turn learnt from and taught for the great Australian dancer Valrene Tweedie. This studio is where Danielle spent a large portion of her childhood surrounded by dancers. Later her mother Dorothy moved down to the South Coast where she opened her own dance studio Nowra Dance Centre. Danielle began teaching at the age of 15 for Nowra Dance Centre taking the Junior Jazz and teaching the Preschool class. At 16 Danielle moved back to Sydney where she studied full-time ballet with Val Jenkins and Christine Keith in many different genres including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Character. Danielle studied the Checchetti method along with RAD method from Monica and Joan Halliday.
In 1989 she left Australia and travelled through Europe eventually marrying overseas and starting a family. In 1992 at the age of 20 years she returned to Australia and dance once again with Nowra Dance Centre where she taught Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary for the next 9 years.
In 2002 Danielle began running programs in Primary Schools and Preschools to introduce Dance and Music to students. She also worked with Bangor Public School choreographing and teaching for the NSW Public Schools State Dance Festival.
Danielle has now completed her family and is a mother to 4 adult boys, 1 girl (who also dances) and has a grandson. She is enjoying being back doing what she loves most which is teaching dance and passing on her knowledge to young people in a variety of settings. WDC is now her passion along with taking dance to outlying communities who may have limited access to the Arts.
Miss Carolina
Carolina’s love for dancing was evident from a young age , her Latin roots and love for music drove this passion aggressively. Her parents started her at a dance studio at 6 years old where she would successfully train and partake in Cecchetti Ballet and Alianza Flamenco examinations . This introduction to such styles naturally developed her interest in contemporary, lyrical , jazz and hip hop. Over the years Carolina would present these various styles on many stages and events including weddings, private functions, competitions, as well as community and public performances. Her focus on hip hop developed after participating, four years consecutively, in the Bring It on Dance competition (Sydney) with Cerdon College . Throughout this crew - training her technique strengthened and she would go on to learn from The Area Sydney dance crew, who participate in Hip Hop International (HHI), Canley Dance Co and former JMA entertainment and Village Nation dancers . During her high school years Carolina also taught groups of various age groups; flamenco , contemporary and hip hop . All which later participated in the PDSSSC Dance competition successfully. Carolina’s passion and experience in not only hip hop, but extensive training in various styles, is hoped to be extended to current and future WDC students to spark their love for dance.
Carolina’s love for dancing was evident from a young age , her Latin roots and love for music drove this passion aggressively. Her parents started her at a dance studio at 6 years old where she would successfully train and partake in Cecchetti Ballet and Alianza Flamenco examinations . This introduction to such styles naturally developed her interest in contemporary, lyrical , jazz and hip hop. Over the years Carolina would present these various styles on many stages and events including weddings, private functions, competitions, as well as community and public performances. Her focus on hip hop developed after participating, four years consecutively, in the Bring It on Dance competition (Sydney) with Cerdon College . Throughout this crew - training her technique strengthened and she would go on to learn from The Area Sydney dance crew, who participate in Hip Hop International (HHI), Canley Dance Co and former JMA entertainment and Village Nation dancers . During her high school years Carolina also taught groups of various age groups; flamenco , contemporary and hip hop . All which later participated in the PDSSSC Dance competition successfully. Carolina’s passion and experience in not only hip hop, but extensive training in various styles, is hoped to be extended to current and future WDC students to spark their love for dance.
