Our Team

Shondra Dewing

Principal Director

Shondra started her dance training at the age of 4 with the Shelley Wright dancers and then went on to study classical ballet with Sheila Laing. In 1987, Shondra auditioned for and became a member of the Australian drill team where she performed for the bi-centennial parade, the Australian formula one opening and the mayor's ball in 1988. Also in that year, the Australian drill team travelled to Nagoya, Japan for international competition, where the team went on to win and retain it's world championship title. In 1990, Shondra travelled with the team and performed at the Edinburgh military tattoo, a highlight of her career. Shondra has also performed as a cheerleader with the Adelaide 36ers. Shondra has a passion for dance and her professional opportunities have given her a wealth of experience and knowledge to pass on to her students.

Krysten Sutton

Ballet Teacher

Krysten studied Classical Ballet with Sheila Laing in Adelaide, where she gained her Royal Academy of Dance, Solo Seal. In 1984, Krysten travelled to London where she was a finalist in the Adeline Genee Awards. She also attended the Central School of Ballet in London. Krysten is a qualified Royal Academy of Dance Teacher and continues to update her knowledge and skills by participating in development courses and student and teacher workshops. Her passion is to in still an enjoyment and love of ballet to others. Krysten has been committed to Dance Xplosion and it's students for 17 years and is a loved and valuable member of our team.

Kelly Murphy

Senior Teacher READY SET DANCE
Kelly began her dancing career with Jayne at the age of 5. Her love and passion for dance has allowed her to compete in local competitions in troupes, solo's and duo's. Kelly is currently studying modern jazz, tap dancing, hip hop and classical ballet whilst also undertaking exams in modern jazz, tap and classical ballet. Kelly has completed up to grade 8 in RAD classical ballet exams, up to and including grade 6 in modern jazz exams and is currently studying her tap exams. Miss Kelly's gentle and caring nature and patient demeanor allow her to work cooperatively & successfully with students of all ages and is also a registered nurse. Kelly hopes to continue to show her passion for dance by inspiring others to fulfill their potential.

Shaelie McClure

Senior Teacher Hip Hop

Miss Shaelie has been a student and Teacher at Dance Xplosion for over 20 years. She is a much loved member of our team and loved by our students. 

Samantha Craig

Senior Teacher

Sami has recently joined the Dance Xplosion team but has already made a big impression with our staff and students. Sami joins us from Le Moulin Rouge having performed in the world renowned cabaret for 3 years. She has performed in the Olympic opening ceremony, New Years Eve at the Arc de Triumphe, along with numerous other live performances and TV events. Prior to that, she was a teacher at Dynamite Studios in QLD assisting with teaching dance classes for students aged 4–16, providing individual support, demonstrating techniques, supervising students, and helping create a fun, inclusive, and well-organised learning environment. We are fortunate to have Sami join our team and look forward to all that she will bring to our studio in the future.

Hayley Paterson

Teacher
Hayley started dancing when she was 4 years old and this year will be her 11th year at Dance Xplosion and her 1st year as a student teacher. She started with modern jazz and over the years has extended her classes to modern jazz, tap dancing , classical ballet, cheerleading, contemporary as well as solos, duos & exams. Hayley loves coming to dance for every lesson no matter how bad her day has been as once she gets to the studio with some of her best friends, she will be working hard, smiling and having a great time. Hayley hopes to one day have a career in dancing and she's so excited to start that journey as a part of the Dance Xplosion team
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