Elise started dancing at the age of 2. She fell in love with ballet and begun full time training on the Gold Coast at the age of 15 with Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy. Here she studied full-time for 3 years in the Vaganova Method of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. She performed in many eisteddfods/events, prepared for auditions and trained for the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet Examinations, where she completed her final Excellence exam. In 2015 Elise auditioned and was accepted into the New Zealand School of Dance Elite International Contemporary Course where she trained full-time. Since then Elise has taught ballet on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane for the past 7 years. She holds a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management, is a registered teacher with the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet & Progressing Ballet Technique, she has participated in the Dance, Learn, Connect Teachers Day with the Australian Teachers of Dancing for Classical Ballet and she is also a qualified Acrobatic Arts Teacher. Elise is very passionate about teaching and enjoys sharing her love, knowledge and passion for dance!

Chadwick Studios is a dancing and performing arts school located at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, We cater for many genera some of which include, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, singing, tap, jazz and more... We have a dedicated team of staff that are passionate about creating the new generation of dancers. We care about our student and focus on fundamentals and technique. We have a new state of the art studios that is sure to amaze any student and parent. Join us today for a FREE Trial week where you can find out what styles or classes you would like to participate and find out if Chadwick Studios is the place for you.

Dance Technique prides itself on being Gold Coast's leading Performing Arts Studio and offers a diverse range of dance disciplines under one roof. Our aim to provide quality tuition for every child, of every level and support their aspirations as a performer. Students are offered a unique opportunity to be trained by elite working industry professionals in a supportive, positive and inspiring environment.

Our primary focus is classical ballet. Providing students with a strong secure classical technique is the basis, foundation and requirement for all forms of dance. Our faculty is an inspiring team of former professional dancers who are dedicated to providing our students with the highest calibre of technical and artistic training. Our mission is to be a centre of dance excellence and encourage our students to be the very best they can be within a nurturing and dedicated environment.

If you are looking for some fun, fitness or considering a career in dance or the Performing Arts, Ikin Dance has all the dance classes you are looking for.