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Mia Van Haarlem is a 15 year old incredible dancer. Her dance journey started at just 3 years old.

Mia dances at Joanne Williamson Dance Academy where she trains in all styles of dance and attends Newtown Performing Arts High School.

Recently she was awarded both Get The Beat National Champion and Dancelife Unite National Champion. She was also selected as a member of the Dream Dance Creative who performed in Singapore. 

Mia is an absolutely incredible dancer who captivates the audience from the moment she enters the stage. 

We can’t wait to see where her future takes her. 

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Alysha Percy is a young and passionate dancer. She started dancing at 2 training in all styles but was drawn to the world of hip hop.

She has  a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry having appeared on productions for the Disney channel, Saturday Disney, Channel V, ABC 3, and much more.

Alysha has spent her time training both in Australia and LA. Alysha has experienced worldwide training including being the Advanced International Elite Protege on The Pulse On Tour in 2016-2017  She was recently appeared in the world famous Monsters Show “REBIRTH. 

As well working extensively in Australia, Alysha has performed and trained regularly throughout America, Spain, Italy, Mexico and New Zealand. 

She enjoys teaching and choreographing . With one of her highlights being teaching at the Australian dance festival as well as workshops all around Australia. 
However her career highlight so far would have to be not only Dancing for but also Choreographing for the one and only 50 CENT! When he travelled to Australia in 2019.
We are excited to see where her future takes her. 

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Alysha Percy is a young and passionate dancer. She started dancing at 2 training in all styles but was drawn to the world of hip hop.

One of her career highlights was being given the honour to choreograph and perform with Fifty Cent.

Alysha has travelled the world with her dancing and has some exciting plans to continue furthering her career.

Join Charlie as she finds out more about the person behind the dancer. This is a fun and quirky chat where you get to know more about Alysha including what her favorite hobbies are away from the dance studio.

Make sure you check out the full interview with Alysha this week on Dance Matters Podcast. 

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Kate and Nick Dimakis are dance photography experts. Together they created and own Pointe Shoot Love Photography.
Inspired by her own love of dance, Kate’s knowledge as a dancer helps to ensure that they are able to capture incredible stage and studio shots. Nick also has plenty of experience having trained as an acrobatics teacher. 
Their mission is to provide dancers with quality photos that they can be proud of and that will last as memories for years to come.
They have a proven eye for capturing even the most challenging stage shots right at the perfect moment. Their years of experience ensures that every dancer has a range of quality photos.
Make sure you head to their website 

https://www.pointeshootlove.com.au/

To book in a fabulous studio or location shoot with these incredible photographers. 

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O’Shani Cardwell is an ambitious and hardworking dancer. Whilst her dance journey might of started relatively late in the dance world, O’Shani proves that it’s not when you start pursuing a dream but rather the energy and commitment you give to making it happen, that really counts. 
Her passion lies in the worlds of street dance, and also excelling in the battle/freestyle scene of hip hop, locking, and popping.
O’Shani is an Elite member of the street dance crew, Footnotes, lead by Mariano and Andrew Pyro Chung. She recently co-created an all female street dance crew of her own, House of Hunniez, that aims to encompass the evolution of street dance, freestyle and choreography in one.
O’Shani has also completed her first world tour for Youtube sensation, Lilly Singh. She has been fortunate enough to travel internationally, and has earned the opportunity to work with established Choreographers, via music videos and live performances.

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Amelia Kroehnert is a hardworking and talented young dancer from Brent Street in Sydney. 

Amelia was born with a condition called congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Yet it has never held her back. With the asisstance of technology, the patience of her support network and her incredible work ethic Amelia has become an amazing dancer.

Being awarded two first places at National level dance competitions, finishing in the top 5 at National Get The Beat and successfully auditioning for roles in Bonnie Lythgoe’s pantomimes have all been achieved through her passion and commitment to dance.

Throughout the interview Amelia describes the challenges she has been through but also the way these have made her the strong young woman she is today.

We can’t wait to see where the future takes her.

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Briar Nolet is an amazing young dancer who first entered the spotlight as a young Richelle on J troupe in the television show, The Next Step. 

Over the years she has become one of the longest standing cast members having appeared on every season of the hit television show.

However, it wasn’t actually dancing that was her first passion. Young Briar followed in her parents gymnastics footsteps from a very early age inspired by their Olympic achievements.

Concerned about injury her parents introduced her to dancing at age 7 and from that moment she has gone from strength to strength. 

Apart from her role on The Next Step, she has also graced our screens on World of Dance which then landed her the incredible opportunity of opening for J Lo on tour. 

But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. At the age of 16 Briar started experiencing seizures and was told she would need to retire from dancing.

Continuing on, despite the challenges, she was finally diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 19 and able to receive treatment to enable her to continue pursuing her dreams. 

Briar proves that hardwork and determination can lead you to great things.

Make sure you check out the exciting announcement Briar has for you at the end of this episode! You don’t want to miss it. 

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It is no secret that since the beginning of Dance Matters Podcast Charlie has had a list of Dream guests she would like to interview.

Since the very beginning there was one name that really stood out.

The day is finally here. Join Charlie as she chats with the delightful and talented Briar Nolet.

Briar is the longest standing cast mate of the hit television show The Next Step. She also appeared on our screens on World of Dance and toured as the opening act for Jennifer Lopez. 

Today Charlie finds out more about the person behind the dancer, including Briar’s favorite food, whether she or Miles cooks better and her dream pet. 

Don’t forget to check out Briar’s full interview in this weeks episode of Dance Matters Podcast.

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Winston Sky is an incredible young dancer who is taking Australia by storm. Growing up specializing in hip hop, Winston didn’t start his formal training until he was 11 years of age.

It quickly became apparent though that he had both a talent and love for it. 

He has represented Australia in Solefam and Checkmate. Winston was also a part of a crew that won 4 consecutive world titles at the world hip hop championships.

At any opportunity he gets, he loves to share his passion through teaching young dancers and recently was asked to instruct at ADF.

Winston’s highlight of 2021 was thrilling audiences on stage with his role in The Dream Dance Company’s Icon Show. 

This exciting young dancer has so much to offer and we can’t wait to see where his passion takes him. 

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Jazz is a young 16 year old dancer who left home at 14 to move from Cairns to the Gold Coast after a successful audition for a place to complete her Cert 3 in dance at Dance Force. She has just graduated her cert 3 and is now teaching tiny tots ballet as part of a program that her mum has launched. Jazz has also been a member of the Dream Dance Creative, has performed at the AFL Grand Final and has recently been cast as a dancer for the Worldwide Tour of “We Will Rock You” . Join Charlie as we get to know more about this young driven dancer.