PRINCIPAL & CHOREOGRAPHER:
Amy Newton Christie
Achievements + Certification's:
- Diploma of Dance + Certificate 4 in Dance Teaching and Management 2010
- Performed at the Vic Training Awards Crowne Casino 2010
- Certificate 4 in Business 2001
- Certified Acrobatic Arts Teacher 2024
- Black Belt in Karate 2000
- Karate competitor 1993-2001
- Choreographed sports model Comp 2008
- Co-Judge Shep fest alongside Justice Crew 2011
- Choreographed Flash Mob for Adam Thompson 2012
- Choreograph + Run Debutante Balls 2015-current
- Choreograph/Judge Pole Comp 2015
- Choreograph Weddings + school productions 2005-current
- Masters Dance Competitor 2022-2023
- Director and choreographer of ANDS Shows 2001-current
- WWCC
Amy began as a self-taught Hip Hop dancer/teacher and choreographed her first concert at the age of 17 at her high school in 1995. Amy trained 11 yrs in Martial Arts attaining her black belt in 2000, she also competed regionally in Karate tournaments receiving placings in all categories including winning the Black Belt Open in her younger years, and has returned to training from 2023 on. Due to her background in martial arts Amy firmly believes in running fun enjoyable classes for all ages, but with a strong foundation of discipline: maintaining respect, growth, resilience as well as encouragement and mental/physical stamina.
Finding her love in dance as a child she studied and and was self taught also began teaching at various schools & community centres across Victoria and opened her own school Amy Newton Dance Studios in 2001 with a Cert 4 in Business.
In 2009-2010 Amy completed a full-time Diploma of Dance & attained Cert 4 in Teaching & Management training under professional teachers from Melbourne covering Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Voice & Theatre. During this time Amy performed at the Victorian Training Awards at Crowne Casino Melbourne. After finishing her full-time training, she began broadening the schools dance curriculum. Amy is also now a certified Acrobatics Arts Teacher.
Amy is the main teacher for Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Comp Team, Trick Fusion and Acro. Outside the dance school Amy is involved in other dance work such as teaching and training Debutante Balls & choreography . Also choreographing School Productions, Club Gigs, Sports model comps, and has assisted and co judged in pole comps also.
Amy offers dance workshops with industry professionals as much as she can and encourages her students to broaden their dance learning continuously, and to be challenged with options/opportunities to take it further one day. Amy has assisted many students attain Professional Full-time Training with the likes of Robert Sturrock, Ministry of Dance, VCA and Transit.
Amy stands by her motto:
"Perform for an Audience...But Dance for Yourself"​!
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DANCE TEACHER & ASSISTANT:
Mariah Tejones
Achievements + Certification:
- Qualified in Child Care 2022
- Beauty Pageant for Miss Teen Galaxy 2018
- Invited to Audition in New Zealand for world renowned "Royal Family" 2022
- Performances with Indigenous Dance Project 2023-2024
- Dance Competitor 2016-2023
- Multicultural Festival 2014-2017, 2021, 2023
- Shepparton Gators performances 2014-2019
- Shepparton Carols by Candlelight 2016
- ANDS Jnr Dancer of the Year 2012
- ANDS 10 yrs Dedication Award 2020
- ANDS 10 yrs Employee Achievement award 2024
- WWCC
Mariah choreographs and teaches genres: Hip Hop, Commercial, Jazz.
Mariah began dancing at ANDS in 2011 at just 8 yrs old in Hip Hop and Jazz. She was one of the first members selected to join our first Jnr advanced Hip Hop class in 2012. She moved into the position of Jnr Dance Assistant in 2015 and also competed in regional dance competitions from 2016, placing in all categories of solos, duos, trios and troupes. Mariah began teaching and choreographing from the age of 16 creating amazing Hip Hop numbers for all age groups. Mariah has performed in dance gigs, dance films and has also competed as a beauty pageant for Miss Teen Galaxy in QLD. She has also been a debutante dance teaching assistant and deb ball assistant for Amy. Mariah is a member of our Advanced Group. She is also the first employee to receive a 10 yr achievement plaque.
Mariah attended a workshop with the world renowned "Royal Family" in 2022 which gained the interest of their manager inviting her to audition for the Royal Family in New Zealand.
DANCE TEACHER + ASSISTANT:
Charlotte Seal
Achievements + Certification:
- Danced for Katy Perry Melbourne MCG 2020
- Performed Disneyland L.A 2023
- Performed Universal L.A 2023
- Dance Competitor 2018- current
- Freestyle Gig 2020
- Danced Shepparton Festival 2021
- Shepparton Gators performances 2017-2019
- ANDS Dancer of the Year 2017
- ANDS 5 yrs Dedication Award 2020
- ANDS 5 yrs Dance Competitor Award 2022
- WWCC
Charlotte is a well rounded dance teacher and assistant in genres: Hip Hop, Commercial, Jazz, Contemporary, Comp Team, Acro, Trick Fusion.
Charlotte has been a student at ANDS since she was 8 yrs old beginning her first year in 2016. She has accomplished many goals as a young dancer, including dancing for Katy Perry at the Womens T20 World cup Cricket 2020 final at the Melbourne MCG.
Charlotte performed in L.A at Disneyland and Universal in 2023 with Dance the Magic tours alongside TDA Performing Arts.
Charlotte is one of our vast competition dancers and has been competing regionally in Dance comps receiving many placings in all categories and genres from solos, duos, trios and troupes over the last 5 yrs. She has also performed regionally; ANDS Show, gigs, Dance demos and participates in workshops annually. Charlotte is a member of Adv Hip Hop/Commercial, Advanced Jazz/Contemporary, Snr Fierce Fusion, Snr Acro, Snr Ballet, Snr Urban Heels & Comp Team.
Charlotte has also received lead roles and special parts in auditions and was the first youngest student at ANDS to perform 21 dances in a show at just age 11. Since Amys sisters & Mariah, Charlotte is our 4th person to receive a Jnr Dance Assistant position at ANDS over the last 21 yrs.
As a Jnr Assistant teacher, Charlotte began co-teaching and choreographing many routines under supervision in 2023, producing her wide skills of experience into amazing choreography. as of 2024 Charlotte has become a Full Dance Teacher + Assistant for ANDS.
DANCE TEACHER + MEDIA ASSISTANT:
Angela Baxter
Achievements + Certification:
- Danced for Katy Perry Melbourne MCG 2020
- Featured model Jay Jays 2024
- Georgy Award: Judges award for Excellence in Choreography "Legaly Blonde" 2022
- Georgy Award: Joyce Baker-Dawber Award for Jnr Choreography "Anastasia" 2023
- Featured singer Misty Kid 2019-2023
- Dance Competitor 2021
- Freestyle Gig 2020
- Perform Shepparton Festival 2016-2023
- Shepparton Gators performances 2017-2019
- Shepparton Carols by Candlelight 2021-2023
- ANDS Excellence Award 2019
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Angela joined the ANDS Staff in 2024. She is competent in teaching Hip Hop, Commercial, Jazz + Contemporary.
Angela has been a student at ANDS since she was 9 yrs old beginning her first year in 2017. Angela was one of our Jnr Advanced members in 2016 and she has danced for Katy Perry at the Womens T20 World cup Cricket 2020 final at the Melbourne MCG.
Angela is a competent singer performing in regional gigs and productions and a featured singer in the band "MistyKid". She has received 2 Georgy Awards; Judges award for Excellence in Choreography for "Legally Blonde" 2022 in which she also featured as the character Brooke Wyndham, and the Joyce Baker-Dawber Award for Junior Choreography for "Anastasia" 2023. Angela competed on our Comp Team placing in solos and trios in 2021. She has also performed regionally; ANDS Shows, gigs, Dance demos, Shepp Fest and is a member of Adv Hip Hop/Commercial, + Advanced Jazz/Contemporary. She has also received special audition roles performed in our Concerts including own chory duos.
She has recently modelled and has been featured in Jay Jays clothing stores.
Along her talents in dance and performance, at such a young age Angela is already proficient in social media and business promotional work, including editing and design. Angela creates video reels and posters for all our social media platforms and end of year concerts.
ADMIN RECEPTIONIST + DANCE ASSISTANT:
Paige Selva
Achievements + Certification:
- ANDS Excellence Award 2020
- Dance Competitor 2021 - current
- WWCC
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Paige began dancing at ANDS in 2018 at the age of 12 in Hip Hop, Acro and Jazz. She soon added more classes and also joined our Competition Team in 2021 and Advanced team in 2022. She was asked to join our staff in 2024.
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Paige has competed regionally placing in all categories of solos/duos and Troupes. She is a competent dancer with training in various styles such as Jazz, Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop, Commercial, Ballet + Tap. She has also received audition roles and main leads in our end of year Concerts. Paige is a member of our Adv Hip Hop/Commercial, Adv Jazz/Contemporary, Snr Urban Heels and Comp Team.
Paige is our main receptionist in charge of our administrative duties, invoicing, concert prep, stock, costume and design. She is also competent in teaching/Assisting in Jazz, Acro, Commercial + hip Hop.
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DANCE TEACHER + ASSISTANT:
Alison Green
Achievements + Certification:
- 10 yrs RAD Ballet exams
- Certificate 4 Dance world 2004 (Ballet,Hip Hop,Contemporary,jazz, Tap, Theatre, Singing, Flamenco)
- Full time Industry Training Robert Sturrock 2005 (Showgirl, lyrical, heels, Theatre, Partner work)
- Melbourne dance gigs, commercial entertainment + TV 2005-2007
- Shepparton Glamour Party + club gigs 2016-2021
- Shepparton Gator games dance demos 2014-2018
- ANDS Dancer of the Year - 2016
- ANDS 5 yrs Dedication Award - 2017
- ANDS 10 yrs Dedication Award 2022
- WWCC
Alison (Ali) is our newest Teacher to ANDS staff 2025. She joined ANDS classes in 2013 participating in Hip Hop, Jazz and Contemporary. She also became a member of our Adult Dance Theatre group performing in clubs and film clips 2015-2020. Ali has also been a part of our Tap classes 2018.
Ali has 30 yrs history of dance training in many styles in specifics ballet, lyrical, contemporary and showgirl styles. She is also competent in lifts, Heels, Pointe, Hip Hop, Commercial + Jazz.
Ali is one of our Advanced dancers for Hip Hop/Commercial and jazz/Contemporary, and Urban Heels and we look forward to having her share her experience and expertise as our main teacher for Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary and Heels.