Teacher, Rebecca Shanhun

Teacher, Rebecca Shanhun started dancing at the age of 5 in Queensland, Australia and has been dancing ever since.  She studied various dance styles including classical ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theatre, drama and vocal production also completed examinations in Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Commonwealth Society of Teacher’s of Dancing (CSTD) achieving advanced levels in both syllabi.  She also participated in Competition teams, competing in solos, duos and group pieces and was involved in touring production teams.

She has had experience in working in pantomimes, musicals and performances, both on-stage, choreographing and behind the scenes.  She has choreographed for various theatre companies and schools in various musicals including Fame, Crazy For You, Guys & Dolls and Beauty & The Beast. 

She has also been involved in various model works, hair and make-up conventions and make-up artist workshops.

Rebecca has completed her Bachelor of Creative Industries majoring in Dance and Creative Industries Management at QUT which included performance skills, lighting and sound techniques, production skills, child psychology, child health, business management and before this she extended her dance training by studying dance fulltime at Danceworld 301 in Melbourne.  

Rebecca also has a Certificate in Community Sport/Recreation and is an affiliate member of the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD), regularly entering students through exams and competitions.  

She regularly travels throughout Queensland, Australia to choreograph, also travelling overseas to keep up with modern dance techniques, and thoroughly enjoys watching the children that she teaches explore all the fun that dance has to offer.