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Miss Tennille the director and dance teacher at Get Up & Dance Tingalpa, Brisbane.

Miss tennille

Tennille Paterson is an award-winning choreographer and performer with over 17 years of teaching experience. Specialising in Tap, Tennille shares her love and enthusiasm for complex rhythms with all levels of students, believing that good technique and a strong foundation are fostered from toddler dance upwards.

Over the years Tennille has choreographed pieces for short films, fashion parades, charity events, solo and group performances including a piece in New York City most recently.

Tennille focuses on the individual growth of each dancer, encouraging them to work towards their goals to become the best they can be.

B.A. Arts major journalism

Diploma in Tap COMDANCE

Jazz award COMDANCE

Certified Module 1 Teacher Alixa flexibility

Bluecard (Working with children)

First aid certificate

Miss Jordan

Since returning from her studies in New York, Jordan has been fortunate enough to perform and choreograph all over Australia and the world. Jordan has worked with companies such as 'Sephora', Royal Caribbean 'Explorer of the seas' Sony Music Australia, The Brisbane Powerhouse, Highline ballroom (New York) and Network 10s Toasted TV. Her latest work saw her in a scene with Austin Butler and Tom Hanks in Baz Luhrmann’s new feature film.

Jordan is an enthusiastic performer who loves learning and teaching! She can't wait to share her passion for performing with every student she meets.

B.A. Creative arts and culture

Miss World Australia Queensland Title holder

Diploma in Jazz COMDANCE

Diploma in Tap COMDANCE

Certified Acrobatic Arts Teacher

Theatrical and Performing arts Level 8 Certificate COMDANCE

Level 8 Certificate A.M.E.B

Theatrical Shield COMDANCE

Bluecard (Working with children)

First aid certificate

Mr Mundsan

Miss Lily

Starting at the ripe age of 2 years old, Lily has rapidly made a huge mark in the dance world!

Growing up she achieved High scores in all genres of dance throughout exams and competitions, however her love and passion led her down the Classical and Contemporary pathway.

Lily has been fortunate enough to have performed with Brisbane City Youth Ballet, Prima Youth Ballet, Merge Dance Theatre, Australasian Dance Collective Youth Ensemble, Innate Youth Company, in the closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth games, as well as the Lord Mayors Christmas Carols and Australian Youth Performing Arts company.

One of her favourite highlights saw her travel to New York City on a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet School as well as New Zealand School of dance.

Currently Lily trains with Queensland Ballet Pre-Professional Program at the Thomas Dixon Centre.

While Lily loves to train and perform she also loves to teach and choreograph. Growing up she has taught and assisted classes at her studio, where she enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.

Lily is beyond excited to work with the students at Get Up & Dance

 

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