Meet The Team
Emily Marshall - Director
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 TheVoice, Farmer wants a Wife, MKR and Big Brother under the eye of Cory Blake.
Emily recently choreographed Phantom of the Opera for the performance company Curtain Bounce.
Emily is currently working 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.
Elisabeth Wenta - All Rounder - RAD and Classical Ballet Co-ordinator
After begging to be taken to dance class at age 7, Elisabeth began her training at a local dance studio up until the age of 14 where she commenced her training at Premiere Elite’s full time Ballet Program.
Elisabeth’s early achievements include multiple wins at the prestigious Sydney Eisteddfod in ballet, lyrical/contemporary and jazz, being a Finalist in the Ballet Scholarship at the Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge and Runner up in the Ballet and Contemporary Senior divisions at the Australasian Ballet Challenge. After competing in the Alana Haines Awards in Wellington, Elisabeth was awarded a scholarship to Ballet Rambert’s summer program in the UK.
Elisabeth has received high distinctions in all of her Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams, as well as being awarded the prestigious Solo Seal Award. Which is the highest achievement possible in the RAD examinations. Elisabeth has been a 3 time’s finalist at the Isobel Anderson Awards and has been a recipient of the Bloch Award.
Elisabeth has also had success internationally receiving the Bronze Medal in the Contemporary division and awarded Overall Most Outstanding International Dancer at the ADC IBC competition in Orlando, USA as well as being the Top Scoring Senior Ballet dancer at the World Ballet Competition also in the USA.
Elisabeth has been a member of the Australian Ballet School’s Interstate Training Program and the Invitee Program and has modelled for Sylvia P, multiple swimwear brands, dancewear brands and even being featured in magazines. Elisabeth trained in The Washington School of Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program at the young age of 16, and was offered a contract with Orlando Ballet II for the 2019-2020 season. Elisabeth was recently in the Curtain Bounces production as a dancer in Phantom of the Opera.
Elisabeth now strives to share her strong knowledge and passion for ballet and other styles as a teacher, and hopes to influence others along the way.
Ellie Judson - Hip Hop, Crew & Jazz
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.
Dylan Bull - Lyrical & Hip Hop
Dylan Bull is a sort after dancer, choreographer and movement director in Sydney.
His creative talents have him working with big name Australian artists such as Gold-fang, Dante and Eternal3ngine.
He has also choreographed for international artist such as Eurovision contestant TRONG.
As well as choreography Dylan’s Dance resume includes shows such as Carmen from Opera Australia and touring with shows such as ESB. More names Dylan have worked with includes, John Paul Young, Flight Facilities, Rebel Wilson, Jacob Elordie and more.
Dylan has a unique style blending different hip hop street styles and technical training.
Dylan has choreographed winning routines for us here at LDC.
His attention to detail is phenomenal.
Tennille Mahon - Acrobatics and Fitness Studio Fist Aid Officer
Tennille is a high-level gymnast and gymnastics teacher.
Tennille is currently in her 2nd year of Univercity studying her
Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
Tennille is an Intermediate WAG coach, studying Advanced Coaching in gymnastics.
She is a Certified Acrobatics arts teacher.
Tennille has 10 years’ experience in both gymnastics and Acrobatics
Tennille has spent some years dancing herself in styles Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Classical, Musical Theatre.
She has competed in a number of dance eisteddfods over the years.
Last year, for the first time Tennille started some amazing group choreography. Her first piece was performed in our 2023 concert (Avatar) and has been showcased in competition eisteddfods.
She continues to choreograph more amazing pieces recieving a first place for her Acro choreography "Black Panther" at The Gold Coast Eisteddfod 2024.
Tennille has a strong passion for teaching and guiding young dancers.
Tennille is also our first aider, who is trained in an emergency situations. We all love the possitive energy that Tennille brings to our studio.
Karyl Wenta - ARAD Registered Royal Academy of Dance Teacher
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 Marshall - Administration and Accounts
Michaela Has been with Luminous Dance Company since opening in 2022.
She looks after all the admin and accounts.
Michaela also does our inhouse costuming and has a Costume Hire buisness 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