Choreographers / TEACHERS

Atalie | Linda | Ishtar | Bec | Swipa

ATALIE WILMOTH : PRINCIPAL - JAZZ, HIP HOP, LATIN FIT, SALSA/LATIN

Atalie is a professional dancer with over 23 years dance experience. She has danced in a number of major productions in Asia, North & South America, Europe & Australia. She has also made several television appearances on ABC's 'Strictly Dancing' (hosted by Paul McDermott) with her salsa partner Cristo.

Atalie keeps up-to-date with the latest dance crazes from around the world to create performances that viewers remember making her a very versatile dancer & instructor.

Atalie is also represented by Newcastle's Models & Actors featuring in many commercials & promotions.

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Click here to see Atalie on stage at the Streetwise Fashion Show, 2006
Click here to see Atalie painting it up for a Dulux promotion

LINDA PICHARDO - TAP

Linda has had a successful career in the entertainment industry. Starting out with the Pullars Dance Academy in Newcastle at an early age Linda moved onto performances in Musical Theatre, Conventions and Stage Productions in Singapore, London and Sydney. Combining all dance styles from Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Latin Salsa/Meringue and Mexican Folk.

Linda also worked in resorts in Mexico's Rivera Maya as Assistant Choreographer and Entertainer and through her travels has taken classes at the famous Pineapple Studios in London.

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ISHTAR MOROSI - JAMAICAN DANCEHALL, CONTEMPORARY

Inspired by movies such as "Fame" and "Flashdance", Ishtar started dancing at the tender age of 4 years old in her hometown, Canberra.

Training in many different styles such as Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Funk/Hip Hop as well as traditional Filipino dance led to Ishtar being involved in numerous productions and performances in local and national dance festivals and eisteddfods.

Ishtar furthered her dance training by studying at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) where she was accepted into the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) program in 2001.

Majoring in Contemporary Dance, Ishtar has always been a very versatile dancer and has performed in many different styles from Musical Theatre in the Act One, Scene One production of Bob Fosse's "Chicago" in 2004 to Scottish dancing in the "Fall Down" film clip for Perth band Jebediah.

Ishtar has also been in numerous performances with top Australian Contemporary choreographers Justin Rutzou, Olivia Millard and Becky Hilton as well as various corporate events through Dance Central Sydney and has choreographed routines for competitors on the ABC TV's "Strictly Dancing".

Ishtar's most recent addition to her repertoire of dance styles is Jamaican Dancehall which she learned from Sydney's top Afro-Contemporary/ Dancehall choreographer and performer, Maya Martinez. Ishtar looks forward to bringing this exhilarating style to Newcastle dancers.

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REBECCA POLLARD - LATINFIT

Rebecca has been dancing since the age of 5 training in Ballet, Jazz & Ballroom. She found her niche in hip hop in 2005 and has danced in shows both in Sydney and Newcastle. Her diverse dance styles extend to Salsa / Latin, Bellydancing. A helping hand to a friend teaching has developed into a full time teaching career.

Teacher of:
Choreographer - Jets soccer cheersquad 'Bombers'
Dance Teacher - AASC (Active after school care)
Latinfit Teacher - La Fitness for Women
Cardio dance - Balance Health Club, Mayfield
Choreographer - Wototo Charity event (Fusion section)
Dance Teacher (temp) - Dance Central, Sydney

Past Dance Gigs have included: Nightclubs, Darby St Fair, Fashion Parades Newcastle and Sydney, Coke launch, Hair Expo- next generation Sydney, Bellydancing- private functions, Bollywood- private functions, African freestyle- Private functions, Charity events, Corporate events.

Studying towards councelling for mind, body and emotion Rebecca's aim in to bring councelling of inner soul work, combine with dancing ability to create individual styles which can both conform and develop new generation styling.
' If you dance with the passion of your soul your dancing will go beyond your ability' “
'It’s more than just Dancing!'

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JUSTIN BROWN AKA SWIPA - BREAKDANCE, POPPING & LOCKING, FUNK, R&B

Justin has been a professional dancer for over 10 years working extensively with several councils with a large focus on breakdancing. Justin has toured with Planet X & performed for international acts such as Naughty By Nature and Jungle Brothers.

Justin's performances extends to corporate events like Sony, Australian Mercedes Fashion Week and Channel V and has appeared in documentaries for the ABC and National Geographic as well as working with rural and disadvantaged communities.

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