CO-PRINCIPAL
Since starting his training in 1989 at Attitudes Dance Studio, in the styles of Jazz, Tap and Neo-Classical, Andrew has a number of achievements to his name. After studying Certificate III in performing arts at Bartuccio's Dance and Promotions Centre at the age of 16, it wasn't long before Andrew was dancing professionally. Some of his career highlights include "The Wog Boy" (feature film), "Godspell" (musical) "TV Week Logie Awards" dancing for Ricky Martin, "Moulin Rouge" feature Film) amongst many others. Andrew was offered a full scholarship to Dance Factory in 1999 but chose to stay with Bartuccio's. Andrew was later given a government grant from the St. Kilda Arts Department to set up a dance program for under-privileged children; this was the first experience Andrew had in teaching children. Andrew continued working as a professional dancer, but after teaching full time at various schools in Melbourne he realised his passion lay in teaching. This led to his decision to open his own school in Melton. Andrew is frequently invited to choreograph various events and continues to teach for many full-time dance courses throughout Melbourne. With experience from every aspect of dance, Andrew enjoys collaborating with his hand-picked staff and creating the future of dance.
CO-PRINCIPAL
Atlanta commenced her dance training at the age of 10, studying the styles of Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Song & Dance, performing in regular shows and dance competitions.
Atlanta completed a Certificate IV in Dance Performance Studies from the Australian Dance Institute, and then later attended the Victorian College of the Arts where she obtained a Bachelor of Dance. Here, she got to work with world-renowned choreographers, and majored in contemporary and ballet; as well as choreography, kinesiology and anatomy.
Atlanta has had many performance opportunities, some of which include the Australian Dance Awards, back-up dancing for song artists at CD launches, as well as being featured in the Australian band 'Client Liaison's' film clip 'Free of Fear.' She has also performed in dance tours in Queensland, performing at Dreamworld and White Water World, and has been featured in famous Melbourne parades such as the Myer Christmas Parade and Moomba.