MEET THE TEAM

Tahnee found her love of dance at Kay Horsey's Coastal Dance theatre at the age of 5. She grew up with her dance family & was lucky to have exposure to many different dance styles. She began a full time course at Brent Street before she auditioned for, & booked a contract with the Moulin Rouge in Paris, where she spent 3 yrs. She then returned to Brent Street as head of the Petite Dept, where her passion for developing a love of dance in young kids grew and it eventually became the drive to start Tahnee and The treehouse. Her catchfrase, "THIS IS HOW WE DANCE" came about because of her desire to do dance differently - with passion, creativity and nurturing.

Meet our bubbly Miss Courts. She has studied her Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts and has also completed her Royal Academy of Dance Pre-Primary to Advanced 2 Ballet Exams. Courtney has performed in many shows in Australia and also In Italy! Miss Courts strives to make every child feel like they matter and belong and strives to coach our kids not only in dance but gives them skills that will last a lifetime.

Cyndi’s passion for performing began at a very young age, leading her to undertake classical vocal training that laid the foundation for a successful career. Her love of the stage has taken her around the world, performing in productions with both stage & TV. She has had the privilege of sharing the spotlight with many talented artists & bands across the entertainment industry. Equally passionate about inspiring the next generation, Cyndi finds great joy in helping children discover their potential & develop a genuine love for performing. She is dedicated to nurturing their confidence, encouraging self-expression, & supporting them as they build valuable skills, grow in self-belief, & flourish in a positive environment. 

Meet Our Enthusiastic Miss Hannah. She has been dancing for 11 years and has completed Cert 1 & 2 in dance, all towards Dance teaching and Management. Hannah has Extensive training in almost every style and has worked and danced with some of australia’s top choreographers. Miss hannah loves making the classroom a fun and nurturing environment that every student feels comfortable to be themselves and dance their heart out!

Our beautiful Miss Jade completed her Cert ll and Cert lll in dance while studying at Dynamite Studio where she completed her full time studies in all genres of dance, as well as RAD Ballet exams. She also has a Diploma in Business and an Acro Coach Qualification. Miss Jade excelled in acro, hand balance, and aerial. She has proven to be a talented choreographer with many of her stunning routines winning awards and just blowing us away every time. Along with her sister, our Miss Lily, the two are building a reputation as a super talented and creative duo with their amazing routines. Her goal is to help every student reach their full potential in a positive, enjoyable environment.

Miss Jade has worked for us for over 10+years now. She has completed her Diploma & Cert IV in Elite Performance at Dance Force on the gold coast where she trained in all styles of dance. She also completed her Diploma of Dance at the Queensland Dance School of Excellence associated with the Queensland Ballet.
Versed in a wide range of dance genres she believes it’s important for young dancers to jump in and learn a variety of styles! There’s nothing like sharing my passion for dance with my students & seeing them grow throughout the years.

Miss Jorja has been an integral part of our team for 5 years now. While training in all genres at Dynamite for 11 yrs, she completed her Certificate lll in dance and has all her grades in RAD ballet exams. She has a passion and a love for watching her students learn new things and achieve new goals. She has proven to be a talented choreographer, bringing her own unique & very popular style to both Jazz and Hip Hop.

Kiri discovered her passion for dance at age 3, when she snuck into her big sister's class (her big sis is our Miss Tahnee) and stood front and centre with the biggest smile on her face. And that was where her absolute love of dance began. A super talented triple threat as a child, Kiri excelled in Competition dance, especially Tap, where her speed tap routines left you breathless just watching her. Bringing the Jesse Rasmussen Tap syllabus to us, Kiri is inspiring a new generation of dancers to love Tap, with her incredibly exciting and fun classes.

Miss Lily is a passionate dance & acro teacher with over 15 years of experience in dance & aerial arts. She has completed a Certificate III in Dance, Certificate III in Business, an Acro Coach Qualification, & full-time training at Dynamite Studios. She loves sharing her knowledge & helping students build confidence, strength, & technique in a fun and supportive environment. She enjoys teaching all styles & age groups, and loves teaching Acro, where she encourages every student to challenge themselves and achieve their goals. Along with her sister, our Miss Jade M, she has built a reputation as a creative and valued choreographer.

Dance has been a part of my life since I was 2 years old, and it continues to bring me joy both as a teacher and mentor to young dancers. My training includes full-time study at the Marie Walton-Mahon Dance Academy & the New Zealand School of Dance. I completed all Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) examinations, including the prestigious Solo Seal Award, and was honoured to be a finalist in the 2004 Genee Awards held in Athens, Greece. While I enjoy teaching students of all ages, I have a special passion for creating a classroom where children feel safe, inspired, & excited to explore movement. Through storytelling, imagination, and creative play, I transform each lesson into a world where children can express themselves, build confidence, and discover the joy of dance in their own unique way.

Director of SKY Management and Production & Admin for the Treehouse and Cloudland. Shelley worked as an agent/model booker, parade coordinator & choreographer for Tamblyn Models for 12 years. After a stint OS as a nanny, she worked at Brent Street in Sydney as Front of House and admin.

"I have a passion for the world we have created at the Treehouse and Cloudland as it provides a fresh breath of air from the sometimes toxic world of child performance".
I LOVE what I do! And I am so grateful to be in a work environment that allows me to be creative.

Lhotse has been part of The Treehouse family since its beginning & has trained across all styles of dance, developing a strong foundation before choosing to specialise in Ballet. She successfully completed all her RAD Ballet exams & has performed in professional ballet productions. She has a passion for teaching & inspiring younger dancers. She enjoys sharing her knowledge, encouraging confidence, & helping children discover the joy of dance in a positive & supportive environment. She has been offered, & has accepted, a place in a prestigious ballet school in the UK. We will miss her terribly when she starts her new journey. Until then she will continue to be an integral part of our RAD Ballet program.

Tahlia found her love for dance at the age of 5 in Brisbane, where she performed and competed in a wide range of genres. She has completed many dance exams, completed her certificate lll in Dance whilst at high school and completed her certificate IV at Dance Force’s full time program. Tahlia has been a chaperone with Tahnee and the Treehouse since she can remember and started teaching in 2019. She loves giving every child a chance to be seen and loves seeing them grow as a person and as a dancer. 

Our much loved Miss Jo's love of performing began at the age of 3. She them made her pro theatre debut at 10yrs in the Australian tour of Evita. She has completed full time training at Melbourne's Dance factory & then joined the circus touring throughout Asia and Australia as a trapeze artist and dancer. She performed with MGM Grand Las Vegas team, Theatre Restaurants, Dreamworld & stage productions with many leading entertainers. Jo now combines her passion for performing with her love of teaching. Many of her former students have gone on to professional careers with Disney Cruise Lines, Universal Studios, Dream World, Bluey's World, the Wiggles and other world renown productions.

For Jo, it is a privilege to inspire the next generations of performers and celebrate their achievements.

I have been teaching Speech and Drama for over 20 years and have had the privilege of working with children in a variety of school, studio & private settings. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, majoring in Theatre and Media & have teaching and performance qualifications through Trinity College London & AMEB. I have also completed numerous film and tv acting courses in Australia. Acting runs deep in my genes - I come from a family of performers, acting on stage and screen has been a part of my life since childhood. I’ve worked in theatre productions, tv series, and independent films. I am very excited to be part of Tahnee’s beautiful teaching team and look forward to working with the children in Acting classes!

Hi, I’m Ashlie! 👋 I’m so excited to be part of the Cloudland South team, teaching Tap on Tuesdays. Tap has always been my favourite style. I love the mental challenge, the satisfaction of a great rhythm combination, and the fact that it’s something you can enjoy at any age.

I ran the Petites Dept at Brent Street for 2 yrs, and taught tap for around 10 years before pressing pause during medical school, and I’ve now been working full-time as a GP for the past decade. But the tap shoes are officially back on! I’ve been part of the Cloudland community backstage for many years, and I’m thrilled to now be joining the teaching team.
Let’s go!

Alana has completed an Associate Degree in Dance at QUT, is COMDANCE qualified and has 25 years experience teaching RAD. She has performed in many musicals nationally and locally. She also spent 10 years performing on the streets of Movie World. Some of Alana’s students have secured roles at the Moulin Rouge, ABT studio company and QLD ballet. Relocating to Namibia with her husband for Mad Max 4 gave Alana the chance to explore new avenues, becoming the personal trainer to producer Doug Mitchel and discovering a love for lifting weights. Alana holds a world record in her weight class in powerlifting. Alana’s drive to challenge herself saw her shearing sheep to a live audience at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, being the only female show shearer in QLD! We are lucky to have this beautiful lady join our team this year and welcome her passion to teach young dancers to be the best they can be.

Miss Hannah has been dancing at Cloudland for 13 years and has completed her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management alongside her intermediate foundation and intermediate RAD ballet exams. She has trained across a wide range of styles and enjoys performing all genres. She especially loves working with children and strives to create a fun and encouraging environment where every student feels confident enough to express themselves. Miss Hannah is passionate about sharing her love of dance and inspiring her students to work hard, believe in themselves, and realise their dreams both in and out of the studio.

Emily has been dancing at Cloudland for 10 years, training across a wide range of dance genres and developing a strong passion for the performing arts. She has starred in all Sky Youth Musical productions and has extended her experience beyond the studio through various performance opportunities. Emily was awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious Loredo Malcolm Program, recognising both her talent and dedication to dance. She loves sharing her passion with others and is excited to continue learning about teaching and inspiring young dancers. With her positive attitude, enthusiasm, and natural ability, she enjoys helping little ones build confidence, have fun, and develop a love for dance. ✨🩰💜