Qualifications
Diploma in Performing Arts
Certificate III - Performing Arts
Certificate III - Fitness
Certificate IV - Fitness
Acrobatics Arts- Module 1 Certified
Acrobatics Arts- Module 2 Certified
Acrobatic Arts- Aerial & Back hand springs
Acrobatic Arts- Contortion
Alixa Flexibility- Module 1 Certified
Alixa Flexibility- Module 2 Certified
Alixa Flexibility- Module 3 Certified
Certificate in Dance- Ministry of Dance
Radar Training Certified
CDM Teaching Dance - Empowered
Certification in Dance Studio Administration
WWCC

Megan French- Principal

“I believe in our students learning in a safe and supportive environments and helping them to gain confidence and passion in performing arts” 
Principal & OWNER of Dance Fit Dance Academy, Megan teaches our Acrobatic and Alixa Flexibility classes at Dance Fit Dance Academy and has experience in all genres of dance.
Megan started gymnastics at the age of 3 until she was 14 years old and has huge passion for all things acrobatics & flexibility. She then went on to represent Australia in cheerleading with the ‘Perth Angels’. Megan started dancing during high school and it was at this time when she realised she had a real passion, and talent for dance and performing. Whilst in high school Megan choreographed and had the lead role in the rock eisteddfod, receiving 1st and 2nd place the following year.

After high school, Megan went into a full time dancing course at ‘Principle Academy of Dance’ where she studied for 4 years and received her Diploma in Performing Arts specialising in dance. From there, she moved to Melbourne where she continued to study full time at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of dance, graduating in 2011. Megan participated in many professional shows whilst living in Melbourne and received the lead role in a children’s musical; ‘Numbat and Friends’.
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Returning home in 2012, Megan taught at many different high schools whilst completing her Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness. She decided to open Dance Fit Dance Academy to pursue her love of dance and teaching to share her passion with everyone else. Megan believes in her students learning in a safe and supportive environment & loves watching her students grow and develop as dancers.

Qualifications
Ready Set Dance Certified
Ready Set Ballet Certified
Certificate II - Dance
Certificate IV - Education Support
Acrobatic Arts - Module One Certified
Acrobatic Arts - Module Two Certified
​Acrobatic Arts - Aerials & Back Handsprings
Acrobatic Arts - Contortion
​International Dance Technique Certified
CDM Teaching Dance - Empowered
Certification in Dance Studio Administration
​WWCC

Jenayah Malasits 

Jenayah looking forward to another year of sharing her skills and love for dance with students of all ages. 
Jenayah is a young and passionate teacher, she started her training in dance at the very young age of 2. Jenayah is experienced in all styles of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop and acrobatics. From examinations and competitions, she has developed her skills and found a passion for teaching and choreographing.

Jenayah began her dance exams at age 5 in RAD Ballet and has continued on this path, her passion for dance and performing has continued to blossom. When she started at Dance Fit Dance Academy in 2013 she was immediately seen as a role model for young dancers and was offered a position as an assistant teacher. Jenayah then went on and received the Senior Scholarship for DFDA in 2015. 
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In high school Jenayah was the 2018 the Dance Captain at Lumen Christi College and has completed her Certificate II in Dance and Certificate IV in Education Support all during year 12. Jenayah is a certified READY SET DANCE and READY SET BALLET teacher and has recently taken on the role of coordinating these programs.
Jenayah continues to dance, compete and complete her exams, whilst also excelling in the role as a respected and admired Teacher at Dance Fit Dance Academy. Jenayah continually exhibits knowledge beyond her years and is an asset to DFDA.

Qualifications 
Acrobatics Arts - Module 1 Certified
Aerial Arts Lyra - Module 1 Certified
​Aerial Arts Lyra- Module 2 Certified
Aerial Arts Silks - Module 1 Certified
Ready Set Dance Certified
Ready Set Ballet Certified
Certificate II - Photography
Certificate II - Hospitality
Progressive Ballet Technique Level 1
Certificate IV - Education Support
CDM Teaching Dance - Empowered
WWCC
First Aid & CPR

Bethany Longden

Bethany is so excited for another year at DFDA to share her passion of dance with all the students
Bethany has been dancing since the age of 3, and been competing in competitions of all styles since the age of 6. She specialises in all genres across the board, including hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, jazz and tap. During this time, she won numerous awards, including National Jazz Champion in 2016 at Follow Your Dreams Dance Competition. She has also explored the RAD syllabus for ballet. She has been assistant teaching since she was 12, and started teaching her own classes at age 15.

She has choreographed all genres of dance, including solos, duos, and group work. Her choreography has received awards at numerous competitions. She has personally been successful in dance competitions across the board, and she continues to further her dance career.
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She was accepted into the NXTGEN project which took place at the end of January 2020, which involved working with Lauren Seymour, Stephen Tannos and BJ Rorke. She has also received experience in the past from Marko Panzic, Zoe Marsh, and other well known choreographers.
Bethany has obtained her Certificate IV in Education Support to further her knowledge with children. She has also completed a Certificate II in Hospitality, and a Certificate II in Photography.

Bethany is now the head of our Aerial Academy. She is certified in all areas of aerial dance and we are very excited to see the growth of our Aerial Academy along with the growth of her knowledge with this new chapter.

Qualifications
Diploma - Dance (Elite Performance)
Certificate IV - Dance Teaching and Management
CDM Teaching Dance - Empowered
WWCC

Jessica Huntley

Jessica is very excited to continue on at DFDA in 2023!
She has 10 years of dance training and experience and has danced full time in Melbourne in 2018-19 at Transit Dance, where she completed a Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance) and her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management. She has been lucky enough to work with some of Australia’s leading choreographers, getting the opportunity to dance professionally in both Perth and Melbourne in various events and productions.

​She has just finished her first season performing with the Perth Wildcats as a Knightcorp Dancer, and is so excited to have been given the opportunity again in the 2021-22 season. She also recently performed at the 2021 AFL Grand Final, dancing for Baker Boy and Birds of Tokyo which was such an incredible experience. Jessica is so excited to continue teaching at DFDA and spread her knowledge to her students. She has teaching and choreography experience in Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Commercial and Hip Hop, and can’t wait to watch her students grow throughout the year.

Qualifications
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Liam White

Liam started dance at the age of 13 at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts before receiving a scholarship to continue his studies at the McDonald College of the Performing Arts.
Following his secondary education, he decided to pursue ballet as a career and was accepted into Tanya Pearson’s Classical Coaching Academy as a full-time student. Subsequentially Liam did an audition tour around Europe, receiving several offers from ballet academies before completing his studies at Akademie des Tanzes Mannheim and Staatliche Balletschule Berlin graduating with a Master of Arts majoring in dance and dance teaching.

Liam then went on to dance professionally as a soloist and group dancer in Ballet Magdeburg and Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe as well as guesting as a soloist artist at the Columbian National Ballet.
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Liam is now a highly respected ballet teacher specialising in Vaganova and Pas de Deux. His students benefit greatly from his patience and attention to detail.
Liam is very excited to start sharing his knowledge with the students at DFDA

Qualifications
Cert IV - Education Support
CDM Teaching Dance - Empowered
WWCC
First Aid & CPR

Cortni Cooper

Cortni has been a part of the dance world from the age of 4 and quickly fell in love with it. She has always adored working with children and started assistant teaching at the age of 11. At age 8 Cortni started singing lessons and realised she could combine her two passions finding a love for musical theatre.

Cortni attended John Curtin College of the Arts in the specialist program MT and was dance captain in her Yr 12 performance of Little Shop of Horrors. During school she was a part of HAMA Productions (formally APAN) and had amazing opportunities performing on Telethon, in the City of Perth Nativity, and so many other exciting events.
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​Taking a break after high school she started her community theatre journey in 2021 and loves every minute. Cortni can’t wait to share her passion for Musical Theatre at DFDA in 2023!