KYLIE ANN ALIFERIS AISTD RAD Reg TS

RAD BALLET

Kylie started dance at the young age of 3 doing Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Singing & Drama & has continued over the years to fulfill what she finds effortless and her love & passion for dance flows thru to her teaching.
Kylie's been RAD trained & has held her RAD- Registered Teaching Status since 2000.
Kylie also gained her ISTD Associates for Modern and Tap at the young of 17yrs in London.

Kylie continues to give her wealth of knowledge of dance to her students.

COREY BLAKE - DANCE

Trained in Jazz, Musical theatre, Hip Hop and Contemporary Corey has been able to use these mixes of genres along with a passion for the industry to become a frequently seen face in the competitive Sydney dance circuit.
Corey has been able to work with a variety of top Choreographers including Ame Delves, Michael Boyd, Marko Panzic, Squared Division, Adam Williams and Project Moda. Top Artists have also had the pleasure of working with Corey using him in tours, Film Clips and live performances. Artist include Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, The Veronicas, Anthony Callea, Wes Carr, Kelly Rowland and Stevie Wonder.
Coming from Parents who have also had long star studded career and have been behind one of Sydney’s top studios for 43 years GB DANCE CO (The Glenda Benton Academy of Dance). They have been able to give Corey a platform for his training and also in recent year’s choreography.
The highlight of Corey’s career arrived mid way last year where he was scouted by leading modelling agency in Milan 2morrow Models. And was part of Milan Fashion week which he has built on a flourishing modelling career since returning to Sydney.

MELANIE CICCHINI - ACROBATICS

Mel started her dance training at the age of 8 doing Ballet, Tap and Jazz, and in 2001 received the Top 5 in AUS & NZ Elementary Ballet Exam, Scholarship to BAL.  She has had 8 years of acrobatic training as well as 5 years in aerial silks and hoops. In 2006 Mel completed a fulltime performing arts certificate at ED5 International.

Some Career Highlights/Top Achievements:
Top 5 in AUS & NZ Elementary Ballet Exam, Scholarship to BAL (2001), ‘El Circo’ (dancer, hula hoopist 2007), Sleaze Ball (dancer 2007), Countdown Spectacular (backup dancer; 2006), Seany B video clip ‘Just Be Good To Me’ (dancer 2007), Australian Idol Grand Final (dancer 2006), Performer on the Tahitian & Pacific Princess (dancer 2008-09), toured with the Hooley Dooley’s (2010)
Degrees/Qualifications:
Brent St Studios, ED5, RGDance, Tanya Pearson School of Contemporary Dance (dancer), Current resident performer at Slide Lounge. Mel also performs in various caberet groups.

Shannon is in her second year of Full-Time Dance Training at Ev and Bow studying Contemporary, Classical Ballet and Musical Theatre, under some of Australia's leading choreographers and teachers. She has recently worked professionally on 'So You Think You Can Dance' with Sarah Boulter and also Carly O'Connor for the Toni and Guy Hair Expo '09. Shannon has also completed her RAD Ballet Exams up to Advanced Two.

MATTHEW GERONIMI - DANCE

Info coming soon

ELLISSA FRY - SINGING & MUSICAL THEATRE

Miss Ellissa is a professional singer/actor in the entertainment industry. She started dancing at GB Dance Co as a young child where she completed her teaching certificates in both BAL Ballet and Tap. She received HSC Honours in Music and Drama and recently completed a full time Singing and Acting course “CODA” in Newtown under the guidance of industry professionals such as Linda Nagle, Darren Mapes, Lorna Lesley, Lex Marinos, Debra Kennedy and Max Lambert.  
Miss Ellissa is now under a well renowned musical agent and teaching in various areas in Sydney.   She recently participated in the ensemble of Jerry Springer the Opera at The Sydney Opera House in 2009. She has also featured in TV Commercials in particular Ingham’s Chicken 2008.Miss Ellissa starred as Chiffon in the musical Little Shop of Horrors at the New Theatre, Newtown in 2008. In January 2010 Miss Ellissa was also featured as the Fairy Godmother on Magical Tales, a children’s TV Show aired on Channel 9 in March 2010.

SAMANTHA EDGECOMBE - DANCE

Samantha Edgecombe has been taking dance classes at GB Dance Co since she was four years old . She continues to study all aspects of dance at the studio including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. She has been part of the "Entertainment Express" for the last ten years. During this time she has competed in eisteddfods and performed at many venues throughout Sydney and Queensland, as well as representing Australia in China at The International Cultural Tourism Festival in 2006.

Her singing tuition has continued since she was eight years old. She has also studied drama, film & TV technique, screen acting, and completed an Artist Development Program.

Samantha has appeared as a back up dancer on "So You Think You Can Dance", has been in “All Saints”, “The Cooks” and “Dance Academy” was a dancer in the popular children’s program, “Active Kidz”on the ABC as well as an "Active Kidz" DVD. She has also featured in the short film, “The Perfect Boy”, and co-starred in a television pilot. Samantha starred in an episode of "Deadly Women" to be aired in 2012.

Samantha completed the Glenn Wood Tap Teachers Training Course in early 2011 recieving the highest grade, distinction.

She is inspired by leading choreographers and top dancers, but most importantly her Principals, who act as mentors to her own teaching development. Samantha’s love of dance has lead to her teaching at GB Dance Co, where she strives to encourage her students to feel the same way.

ELLEN ARVANITIS - DANCE

Starting private tuition at the age of 5, Ellen Arvanitis has a strong passion in both the dance and choreographic fields. Performing and competing in many solo opportunities led Ellen to join the Glenda Benton Academy in 2004. Since then Ellen has studied in a variety of areas including Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Musical Theatre.In 2006 she became a part of the “Entertainment Express” where she has, and continues to compete in many eisteddfods and perform around Sydney.

Ellen has had the opportunity to choreograph for many local and school performances over the last 2 years including The Sydney South West Regional Dance Festivals and her strong passion in dance and choreography has led her to teaching at Glenda Benton Academy.

In 2010 she was given the opportunity to perform with Kelly Rowland on So You Think You Can Dance and has been fortunate enough to meet many performers including the cast of ‘Burn the Floor’ who have inspired Ellen in her dance path.

Ellen will continue to dance and choreograph in hope to become a famous choreographer, sharing her joy in dance to all her students. She creates an enjoyable environment while improving the students skills in dance and looks forward to the years to come.