Rebecca started her dance training at the age of three in the style of creative
dance. She began learning classical ballet and jazz at eight years of age under
the direction of Athol Willloughby OAM and Lily Cotronea at Essendon
Academy of Ballet. Rebecca completed all of her exams as a dancer in the
styles of classical ballet, jazz and tap. As a student she enjoyed performing in
various concerts, cabarets, competitions, conventions and Rock Eisteddfods.
Rebecca began her teaching career at age fourteen as a student teacher under
Lily Cotronea in the style of jazz. She immeadiately knew that she wanted to
pursue a future career in dance teaching. Rebecca completed all of her
teaching qualifications in classical ballet, jazz and tap. Her proudest moment
was graduating as the first person in Victoria to complete the British Ballet
Organization's Diploma in Dance Teaching passing with Distinction. Rebecca is
also a qualified secondary school teacher and has run successful dance
programs at various Melbourne schools.
Rebecca loves teaching dance and enjoys the challenges and variety that each
discipline brings. She hopes to pass on her passion for dance to her students
and enjoys seeming them progress over the years. Rebecca loves to challenge
her students to reach their best and is known for her strong attention to
technique.