Meet The Team

Starting as a young performer on the Central Coast, Emily has an extreme passion for dancing and has always had a goal to pursue a career in the Performing Arts Industry.

Emily has been dancing since the age of 5, training at her home Premiere Studios since the age of 12. Here she completed 2 years of Full-time, studying the Commercial Course under Kahlia Mehmet-Smith.                  Emily has also attained her Certificate IV in Dance at Ettingshausens Pro under the direction of Natalie Ettingshausens.

Emily has and continues to be mentored by working professionals such as Sophie Holloway, Eloise Harpas, Neal Whittaker, Aimee Whittaker,   Stephan Tannos, Tash Marconi and Bec Condino just to name a few. 

Emily has completed all RAD Ballet exams through to Intermediate receiving merits and distinctions in all.

Emily has been fortunate to dance in Los Angeles, USA at the 

World Championships of Performing Arts and received a

3 month scholarship to study at Millennium Dance Complex Los Angeles. In 2018, Emily accepted a one-year contract at Disneyland Paris where she played a number of roles including Elsa and Anna from the hit Disney film Frozen. A highlight during this time was performing in Starlight Princess Waltz where she danced as Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

Emily is a part of The Gosford Musical Society and has performed in shows such as Seussical the Musical, Evita and Strictly Ballroom. She has been involved with a number of corporate events such as Brydens Lawyers function - Sponsored by Tiffany & Co, Myer Melbourne Cup Fashion Parade and modelled for White House Institute of Design. 

She has recently been involved with TV advertisement campaigns for The Voice, Farmer wants a Wife, MKR and Big Brother under the eye of Cory Blake.

Emily choreographed Phantom of the Opera in 2025 for the performance company "Curtain Bounce"

Emily takes time out working at Options Theatre Company with disabled adults, taking dance classes and choreographing their theartre shows. 

Emily is currently working for Jazarina Entertainments a dancer for special events. She has previously dance for La Femme Creatif as a dancer for special events such as the Mardi Gras, Corporate events, back up dancing for artists and at festivals. Emily has danced for Artists such as The Veronicas, The Sunset Bros, Havana Brown, Alex K, Hooligan Hefs and Joel Corry.

Emily has a strong passion for teaching and her goal is to teach student’s knowledge about the performing arts industry and hope to inspire others along the way.

Ellie is a hardworking, committed up and coming artist with a strong passion for Hip Hop dance and the urban culture. Ellies dedication to her craft has seen her talent and skills grow achieving many accolades along the way.

Ellie has performed and competed on Australia’s Got Talent achieving the ultimate golden buzzer making it through to the semi finals with her team. She has appeared in two video clips for recording artist Amarni and assistant choreographed for her live shows.  Ellie has further choreographed and performed at official Tik Tok events and the Phantaci fashion shown for artist Jay Chou.

Ellie has won International and National solo titles at various Hip Hop competitions and competed in the Hip Hop Internationals in America with her crew achieving a top 10 result. Ellie enjoys sharing her passion for hip hop dance with students of all ages and abilities and continues to work hard to develop her own individual style in the genre.

Maddie is a passionate dancer with a lifelong love of movement and early childhood education. Beginning her dance journey at the age of five, Maddie has grown up immersed in the discipline, creativity, and joy that dance brings. Her early training laid a strong technical and artistic foundation, shaping her thoughtful and nurturing approach to teaching young dancers.

As a tiny star teacher, Maddie specialises in working with preschool and early primary-aged children, creating engaging, age-appropriate classes that focus on confidence, coordination, musicality, and self-expression. She believes that a positive first experience with dance is essential and strives to create a warm, supportive environment where every child feels encouraged and capable. Her classes balance structure with fun, helping students build foundational dance skills while fostering a genuine love for movement.

Alongside her role in the dance studio, Maddie is a qualified preschool educator, bringing valuable knowledge of early childhood development into her teaching practice. This background allows her to thoughtfully support children’s physical, social, and emotional growth, ensuring lessons are not only enjoyable but also developmentally appropriate. Maddie is known for her patience, professionalism, and ability to build strong connections with both students and families.

Maddie is deeply committed to inspiring young dancers and creating positive, confidence-building experiences that children carry with them beyond the studio. She takes pride in helping each student grow, explore their creativity, and feel proud of their achievements in a nurturing and inclusive dance environment.

Maddie is currently working with Jazarina Entertainments as a dancer, performing at a variety of special events. 

Maddie’s passion for mentoring young dancers, creates a positive and inspiring learning environment.

Karyl commenced her training with Robyn Hick (now a RAD examiner) in Newcastle, completing all Vocational Exams.

Karyl attended various international dance classes in London and Europe in the late 1970s. She then returned to Newcastle, opening up her own dance school in 1979. This began her teaching career, and Karyl has, therefore, had her RAD teaching registration for 45 years. During this time, she helped hundreds of students complete their RAD examinations.

In 1982, Karyl commenced enrolment with the Australian College of Physical Education in Sydney, where she studied various dance styles for educational school settings and taught at the McDonald College. In 1983-1984, Karyl was co-principal with a college friend at their dance school in Narrabri. In 1985, she was the co-caretaker Principal for the Robyn Hick School of Dancing in Newcastle while Robyn studied to become an examiner in London. Since then, Karyl has enjoyed being a freelance teacher, teaching at many dance schools across Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley.

In 2003, Karyl became an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance, allowing her to use “ARAD” after her name in recognition of her achievement at the advanced level of the academy syllabus.

Karyl’s proudest achievement has been supporting and guiding her daughter, Elisabeth, to be the very talented dancer and teacher that she is today. This includes mentoring and encouraging her to embrace both local and international opportunities for her dance career.

Karyl has previously taught classical ballet to many of the students at Luminous through other dance schools and thoroughly enjoys having the opportunity to teach them again.

Karyl engages her students and ensures they understand the importance of classical technique to avoid injury and produce aesthetically pleasing lines and movements, hoping that her passion for ballet transfers to her students.

Michaela Has been with Luminous Dance Company 

since opening in 2022. 

She looks after all the admin and accounts.

Michaela also does all our inhouse costuming and has a Costume Hire business outside the studio (KM Costume Hire) 

Michaela works fulltime at a Central Coast Solar Company but spends many hours at out studio making sure the behind the scenes runs as smoothly as possible. 

* ALL CURRENT STAFF AT LUMINOUS DANCE COMPANY HAVE A CURRENT WWCC. THEY HAVE ALL BEEN VERIFIED ON SERVICE NSW BY LUMINOUS DANCE COMPANY AND DOCUMENTED.         

We continue to provide a safe enviroment 

for all our teachers and students