MDS is proud to present our ROCKSTAR FACULTY
Tabetha Vagliviello- Studio Director Ballet/Fitness/Bellydance/Hip Hop/Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical/Childrens Yoga
For the last 20+ Years I have been studying a variety of dance styles, safe dance techniques and fitness/personal training ideology’s. My passion is not only my family and own personal dance journey it is being able to be a part of my students journey young and old and having the privilege to inspire them to strive towards their dreams.
I began my classical ballet and theatrical dance studies when I turned 4yrs old commencing with ballet, I continued my studies with Fiona Oliver (Who studied under Terri Charlesworth, Madam Kira Bousloff to name a few) for the next 10+ years. Together we created the Balletbarre syllabus an elite safe dance training method of ballet.
In 2010 I performed with WA Dance Company and Zahara Dance Company in a fusion presentation for Fringe Dark Fantasy.
I Qualified as a personal Trainer in 2001 and worked throughout the state, specialising in ladies fitness, injury rehabilitation, pre/postnatal pregnancy and weight loss. I developed Dance2fit as I love to dance but also need to exercise and do not enjoy going to the gym.
2002 to Present, I found a new passion BELLYDANCE, with Belyssa from the Belyssa Academy of Dance Orientale. Training with Belyssa’s 30 years of dance experience and research has given me diversity and a broad knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance and culture.
I then continued my own studies in Middle Eastern Dance by attending training & workshops with the likes of Liza Laziza, Tito and Kazafy, Randa Kamel, Hossam Abdel Ghany, Farida Fahmy (to name a few) all from Egypt, Jillina Carlino (Bellydance Evolution) Ozgen (Turkish Romany International sensation) Rose Ottiviano, Alma Sarhan, Jrisi, Lorna of Cairo and many more. I founded Zahara Dance Company and Lastly have performed throughout the state, Nationally and Internationally.
Midland Dance Studios (MDS) opened in 2014, it is my honour to share my knowledge and skills with the next generation of dancers. Our goal is to create a positive and happy experience for all of our students. We strive to nurture and develop talent, celebrate the achievements of all students and inspire a love and appreciation of all styles of dance and the arts.
I am committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express themselves and follow their dreams to be the best they can be….
Sharon K – Belly Dance
I have always held a passion for music and dancing. One of my earliest memories of dancing is using my hairbrush as a microphone and dancing around the pool table to ABBA! I had a natural rhythm for movement. My parents even met each other at ballroom dancing all those years ago. I was fortunate their talent was passed onto me.
I dabbled in rhythmic gymnastics for a few years as a child but I came to realise with my (diagnosed astigmatism) that I was a little bit dangerous to be around when it came to using the clubs. There were a lot of close calls! I then moved onto Jazz Ballet until I was 18 which seemed to be a lot safer for those around me!
I then moved onto Ballroom Dancing at Gilkinson’s Dance studio until I was 23, achieving the Gold Ballroom award. The next phase in my life started when I married 31 years ago. I ended up horse riding instead for 10 years. In 2005 after many years of no dance in my life and missing it terribly, I started lessons with a Belly Dancing teacher. I was looking for something a little bit different. She taught her Body Flow style which was a good introduction to Belly Dance (Raqs Sharki) but by 2006 I knew I needed to find a teacher who could challenge me more.
In 2006 I was very fortunate to find Tabetha from Midland Dance Studios as my teacher and have been with her ever since. It has been an amazing journey with Tabetha and I would not be the dancer/teacher I am today without her.
I have performed at many events where there have also been national and international guest artists. I have been part of many workshops with world renowned dance teachers, helping to take my dance skills to the next level. I will always be a ‘student’ of the dance. It is a lifetime journey with so many different styles and so much to learn.
I was previously part of Raqs Zahara Dance Troupe and am now one of the founding members of Zahara Dance Company. I love performing, whether that be for stage, corporate events, private events or community events. I love to share my joy and passion for dance through performing and teaching.
I hope that I can inspire others to take the journey with me.
Jamie O - Acro/Tap/Jazz/Ballet/Cover
Coming from a family of dancers, Jamie-lee began ballet at age 2. Adding Tap, Jazz, Acrobats and Contemporary as she got older.
She has completed theatrical examinations in the CSTD syllabus.
Jamie-lee has been lucky to tour the United States, performing and taking workshops in Las Vegas, Orlando, New York and Los Angeles. As well as on board the ‘Oasis of the Seas’ cruise liner.
Teaching has always been her dream job, and she loves seeing her students improve not just annually, but week to week.
Laurissa B – Singing/Theatrical/Jazz/Tap/Constemporary/Lyrical
Laurissa has been dancing, singing and acting since she was 4 years old. Growing up in regional Western Australia she trained in Jazz, Tap and Contemporary wherever she could. While training at The Albany Academy of Dance, she taught Primary Jazz and Tap across all ages. Before moving to Perth in 2009 to study Arts Management at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Laurissa performed in Albany Light Opera's production of 'Les Miserables' and 'The King and I.'
Laurissa is passionate about Midland, it's people and building a sense of community through the performing arts. She truly believes in the healing nature creative expression has, especially for young people or those trying to find their place in the world.
So let's shine together!
Maddison L - Hip Hop/Contemporary/Lyrical/Musical Theater/Vocal Coach
Maddison Lekias is a confident, bubbly and energetic young woman. Since the age of three, Maddison has had a love for performing arts and was able to refine her talents in dance, singing and acting at John Curtin College of the Arts, from which she graduated in 2018. Maddison also had the opportunity of gaining her certificate II in dance and completing her ATAR music and drama. Over the past couple years Maddison has had the opportunity of performing in many stage productions with HAMA Productions, including recently, Legally Blonde at Crown Theatre 2021 and the previous year High School Musical the Musical On Stage, at the Regal Theatre, in which she was the understudy for the role of Taylor Mckessie. Maddison loves teaching and has really enjoyed the creative side of performing with putting her own choreography together. Maddison one day hopes to share her passion for performing with the world on stages on Broadway and the West End.
Miss Maddie is excited to become a part of the Midland Dance Studio family and share her passion for dance and musical theater.
Jack J - Ballroom/Latin/New Vogue
Jack and Joanne started dancing together in 2009, January this year marked 14 years of their partnership.
They are previous Australian World Youth representatives as well as three time finalists in the Amateur Latin at the Australian National Championships.
Jack and Joanne are full time dancers, competing, teaching and performing across the globe as well as both being active adjudicators and examiners.
During their career have have become three-times West Australian Professional Latin Champions, were finalists in the Indonesian, Singaporean, Malaysian and Australian Open Professional Latin and have represented Australia at two World Professional Latin Championships in Malaysia and England, as well as at many other national and international events.