Principal Teacher/Studio Owner
Brooke Fitzgerald
Qualifications
Teacher - Commonwealth Society for Teachers of Dancing (CSTD).
Acrobatic Arts - AcroDance Pre-School
Aerial Arts - Silks Theory
Brooke began dancing at the age of two, training in Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Contemporary.
Brooke is thrilled to continue to share her knowledge with the dance world providing valuable feedback to young aspiring dancers whilst adjudicating at local dance competitions.
Most recently you would have seen Brooke on stage with HAMA’s Production of the Christmas Spectacular showing at Crown theatre. Prior to opening Elite Brooke worked on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in a specialty position as Tumbler/Dancer and Aerialist. Prior to landing her dream job Brooke could be found tumbling and cheering her way around the basketball court for the Perth Wildcats. Brooke has had the opportunity of a life time throughout her professional dancing career which included International travel all over the world. Brooke has also performed in the musical Annie, appeared in televisions commercials, music video clips, telethon, and many more corporate gigs in Perth.
Brooke won many prestigious awards during her dance career, including National 1st Overall Champion, Australian Cheerleader of the Year 2005 and West Australian State Champion. Completed all her exams with Honours Plus.
Before opening Elite Dance Company Brooke taught for many schools in Perth and Canada. Having worked with choreographers from all over the world.
Tiffany Page
Qualifications
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Cert 11 in Dance WAAPA
ATAR Dance at John Curtin College of the Arts
Tiffany began dancing at the age of 2, training in Classical Ballet (CSTD and RAD), Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical and Acrobatics, and has completed many exams throughout the syllabi.
Tiffany has placed highly throughout many dance competitions Australia-wide, including Runner Up Senior State Champion and National Champion for her Acrobatic Solo. She was accepted into John Curtin College of the Arts, training in Classical Ballet and Contemporary, as well as completing her Cert II in dance through WAAPA. Tiffany was selected to perform in “Performing Arts Perspectives” 2014, a showcase of the highest year 12 performing arts candidates in WA.
We are thrilled to have had Tiffany teaching at Elite the past 10 yrs.
Jacqui Pivac
Qualifications
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Certificate 111 in Dance
ATAR Dance at John Curtin College of the Arts
Jacqui is a part time Paediatric Occupational Therapist and a part time Dance Teacher. She is passionate about using her skills and knowledge to help people achieve their goals, whether that be in dance or other aspects of their life.
Jacqui has been dancing since the age of 2 and is trained in many styles including Classical Ballet (RAD), Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Acrobatics and Heels. Jacqui has trained at many places across Perth including John Curtin College of the Arts where she was awarded a dance scholarship and studied both Contemporary and Classical Ballet, graduating with a certificate 111 in Dance. Jacqui completed many exams with high marks and is continually refreshing her knowledge to ensure she can provide the best training possible.
We are thrilled to welcome Jacqui back for her 3rd year teaching at Elite.
Marhys foster
Qualifications
A.R.A.D
Progressing Ballet Technique Qualified Teacher
Marhys began dancing at the early age of 2, in Canberra, where she completed all her dance training. Marhys completed all her Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams including Advanced 2, and multiple CSTD jazz exams.
Marhys went on to teach in Canberra for the next 5 years, with her former students receiving many successes with placements in prestigious schools through Australia and New Zealand such as; The Australian Ballet School, Victorian Secondary School of the Arts, Queensland College of Dance, New Zealand School of Dance and more. In 2019, she coached 3 junior students for their variation and open classes for the Alana Haines Australasian Awards. In a pool of over 160 dancers, 1 student made it to the Quarter Finals and another to the top 8, receiving a scholarship to Mcdonald College.
Marhys is a registered Progressing Ballet Technique with Marie Walton Mahon teacher and was featured on some promotional images for the program. After spending almost her entire life in, and around the dance studio, Marhys’ true passions are in teaching the love of Ballet and ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
Marhys can’t wait to meet all of the Elite Dancers!
Rhyli Nieves
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts
Rhyli Nieves is a creator/performer/choreographer/teacher who has been dancing and creating since the age of 5. Rhyli is currently back in Perth from Sydney where she further developed her hip hop/ commercial training, as well as completing her Diploma in Musical Theatre at Brent Street.
She has completed her Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts at the Australian Performing Arts Network. Although primarily training in urban and hip hop styles, Rhyli has in depth experience in multiple genres such as commercial styles, musical theatre, jazz, heels, contemporary and lyrical. During her dance journey, Rhyli has performed and choreographed for events such as Perth World Supremacy Battlegrounds; temp. Company contemporary art show; Colosoul Magazine; Hip Hop International Perth Showcase; Heathers the Musical at Perth Fringe; HAMA Productions High School Musical On Stage; The Crown Christmas Spectacular; and Dance captain for Wizard of Oz at the Regal Theatre.
Bringing an absolute bundle of energy into the room, Rhyli’s biggest priorities for her classes is to educate on the style, find freedom in rhythm and the glow of music, and have her students learn something new each week. Feel confident in being themselves and their individuality every time they step in the room.