CEO, Coach and Choreographer
Shelley obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a Higher Diploma in Education, majoring in Physical Education and History from the University of Witwatersrand.
Trained in classical ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary dance, Spanish, National dance, and classical Greek dance, she achieved her Advanced certificate in the Royal Academy of Dance and her Associate through DanceCor.
Shelley has spent the last 25 years focusing on her dancing teacher and studio owner skills, working with students between the ages of five and twenty. Her focus has been on technique, performance, and applying a passion for dance to increase confidence, stage performance, and expression of self. She has led many competitive teams to World Championships representing South Africa in Germany, Poland, and America. As a result of her passion for the arts, numerous students have used her teaching platforms to get into International dance companies like the Royal Ballet in London, and Local companies like Cape Town City Ballet and Joburg Ballet. Some students have become modern dancing teachers themselves. She has also spent time in the formal education sector, being responsible for putting students through matric in Dance Studies.
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Shelley has had the privilege of being trained by the best teachers and choreographers in this country and those abroad. Teaching, inspiring, coaching, choreographing, and creating confident dancers are a passion of hers. She loves watching children grow and being part of that learning experience.
