Teachers

Abbie Weatherley

Miss Abbie Weatherley

- Principal

Miss Abbie has been dancing at Universal Dance Studios since she started her dance journey at the age of 4. Years later she achieved her dream of becoming a dance teacher and running her own school. Abbie hopes to inspire young dancers to develop skills, technique, and a passion for dance as well as to reach their full dance potential. Abbie is an affiliate member of the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing

• C.S.T.D Theatrical Teaching Certificate
• C.S.T.D Grade 1 Theatrical Certificate
• C.S.T.D Jazz Award
• C.S.T.D Dorothy Gladstone Theatrical Award
• C.S.T.D Dorothy Gladstone Tapping Award
• C.S.T.D Dorothy Gladstone Classical Ballet Award
• C.S.T.D Theatrical Performers Shield
• C.S.T.D Grade 6 Classical Ballet Certificate
• C.S.T.D Gold Star Tapping Award
• C.S.T.D Modern Jazz Grade 6
• Working with Childrens Check
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate

Miss Chantelle Elliott

- Student Teacher

Miss Chantelle Elliott has been dancing for 10 years. Her favourite style of dance is jazz. She enjoys teaching because of the weekly excitement and challenges as well as watching her students grow to achieve their dreams.

• C.S.T.D Grade 1 Theatrical Certificate
• C.S.T.D Dorothy Gladstone Theatrical Award
• C.S.T.D Dorothy Gladstone Tapping Award
• C.S.T.D Modern Jazz Grade 5

Miss Jessica Calleja

- Student Teacher

Miss Jessica Calleja has been dancing for 15 years at Universal Dance Studios. Her favourite style is ballet. She enjoys teaching because she gets to help girls appreciate the art of dance and watch them have fun while they learn new routines and perform them in front of an audience.

• C.S.T.D Jazz Award
• C.S.T.D Grade 1 Theatrical Certificate
• C.S.T.D Dorothy Gladstone Theatrical Award
• C.S.T.D Dorothy Gladstone Tapping Award
• C.S.T.D Theatrical Performers Shield
• C.S.T.D Modern Jazz Grade 5