 Donna Virdo T.Tap.Dip.AATBD.Inc T.Th.Dip.AATBD.Inc
School Principal
A former professional dancer, choreographer and competition adjudicator, Donna now has 20 years teaching experience in a wide range of dance genres. Donna trained at the Tony Bartuccio centre in tap, jazz, classical ballet, drama, singing and acrobats and went on to a successful Australian and international dancing career. Donna was also a member of the GTV9 dancers.
Qualifications:
- Theatrical teacher’s diploma (High honours)
- Tap teacher’s Diploma (High honours)
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 Danijela Hrastov T.Tap.Dip.AATBD.Inc
Senior Theatrical Director
After more than 16 years dancing under Donna Virdo, Dani transitioned to teaching at Dance Network and is now Senior Theatrical Director. With more than five years teaching experience, Dani’s passion for performing has seen her choreograph and perform in a range of professional shows from leading Melbourne hair shows and floor shows. Dani is also the lead trainer for the High Performance team for dance competitions in and around Melbourne.
Qualifications:
- Tap teacher's Diploma (High honours)
Julia Grenda 
Principal Classical ballet (Seniors)
Olivia Hopkins
Principal Classical Ballet (juniors)
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 Jorj Awad
Break Dance - Hip Hop
Jorj has been teaching break dancing for more than 10 years, and is now a member of the professional break dance team "Wicked Force". Guest starring as featured dancers on TV shows such as Neighbors, Hey, Hey it's Saturday, The Price is Right and Star Struck. Dancing at major events such as The Logies, Wesley Snipe's Blade premiere, CD launch for Janet Jackson and the opening of the Crown Casino.
Jorj has also performed around Australia & was chosen to be supporting act for artists such as the Black Eyed Peas, Run DMC and Kurtis Blow. This also led him to be selected as a featured dancer for Melbourne Fashion Festival –BMW Menswear Show & Omega show, Groove Terminator's video clip "You Can't See" and Loreal Fashion Festival to name just a few.
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Jacquelyn McCarthy  Hip Hop - Zumba
Jacquelyn first started dancing at the age of 4 spending 13 years training at Pirouette Dance Academy and Dance Network under Donna Virdo, gaining experience in jazz, Tap, Ballet, Funk, Contemporary and Pointe. Jacquelyn graduated in 2009 after completing her full time course at Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance
Professional work includes; Performing at the Ronald McDonald Charity Ball at the Palladium Ball, Crown Casino with Jason Coleman (Cabaret), Hawthorn Charity event, NBL Melbourne Tigers Cheer Leader for 2009/10, Show girl at Aussie Millions Celebrity Poker Challenge at the Melbourne Casino, free style dancer at Fusion Night Club Casino, Extra and 'Dancer role' on Neighbors, L'Oreal Fashion Show 2010, Hair and Fashion Model, Royal Melbourne Show, Vega, suit work, promotions and more.
Qualifiications :
- VET and VCE Dance
- Jason Coleman's Ministry of Dance Full Time Course 2009
- Zumba Instructor
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