Studio 24 - The Only Place to Dance

Studio 24, located in Canning Vale, Perth, is a leading dance school offering high-quality dance education. Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping students of all ages build confidence, master technique, and enjoy the art of dance.

Our facilities are designed to provide a complete performance education. We have four large, airconditioned, dance studios with sprung floors and full-length mirrors, there is also a dancers' lounge including a kitchen. We even have a fully-stocked dance shop for all our students' needs.

Our diverse range of classes includes various dance and performance styles, constantly updated to reflect the cutting edge of today's music and today's industry demands. Our exclusive learning principles have been developed over many years of involvement in an industry that demands professionalism and discipline from performers. Our successful programs cater for students at all levels. Careful monitoring and assessments by instructors allows for individual progression, to ensure that all our students remain challenged and fulfilled to reach their potential as performers.

We offer term-based courses in each style, as well as select ad-hoc casual classes. Our dance classes range from 30 minutes to one hour in duration, including a 15 minute body conditioning warm up.

Our classes

  • Hip Hop
  • Jazz
  • Ballet
  • Lyrical
  • Acrobatics
  • Tap

Explore a wide range of classes, including jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, acrobatics, modern, and MORE. Classes are designed to suit beginners, advanced dancers, and everyone in between. Book your FREE TRIAL class today!

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Preschoolers

Introduce your little ones to the magic of dance with our Ready Set preschool programs. Designed for early walkers to 5 years, these classes focus on building coordination, confidence, and a love for movement. Book your FREE TRIAL class today!

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Our team

Melinda Sweeney

Principal / Director

Melinda started performing at 4 years old and received extensive training in the following specific styles of dance Classical, Jazz Ballet, Tap, American Funk and Hip Hop. Melinda was a professional dancer and choreographer during the entertainment boom of the 80's, working in all facets of the industry.

Melinda studied extensively in Australia and overseas performing with many international entertainers. Working... (read more)
Principal / Director

Melinda started performing at 4 years old and received extensive training in the following specific styles of dance Classical, Jazz Ballet, Tap, American Funk and Hip Hop. Melinda was a professional dancer and choreographer during the entertainment boom of the 80's, working in all facets of the industry.

Melinda studied extensively in Australia and overseas performing with many international entertainers. Working alongside numerous artists such as Kelley Abbey, Jacquie Howard and Matt Lee.

After a successful career Melinda's goals were with developing children who shared the same dreams and passion for performing and entertaining a live audience.

In February 1988 the Just Jazz Talent Company was formed to pass on this knowledge to children, developing their skills and offering opportunities for performance in all levels and styles.

In July 2005, Melinda achieved a major milestone.The Just Jazz Talent Company further diversified and expanded into a new purpose built facility, offering students better programmes and incorporating tuition in the music industry. Studio 24 was born and added another exciting step in the journey.

As the Director of Studio 24 Melinda's main goal is to provide expert Tuition in all Genres of dance,carefully hand picking the best teachers Australia has to offer.

Melinda still enjoys teaching classes, especially the younger dancers as they need a good foundation to start their journey into the world of dance. Choreographing winning dance routines for the Studio 24 Comp Squad is also her passion.

'I am very lucky to do what I do for a living'

Seeing so many of the dancers we have trained realise their dreams of becoming professional dancers is so rewarding.




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Jessica Ashton

Jessica holds a Certificate IV in Performing Arts from Brent Street Studios in Sydney. Whilst completing full-time dance studies, Jessica worked with countless industry professionals and took classes and workshops with internationally recognised artists.

Jessica has been dancing and performing since she was 4 years old. In that time, she has been involved in many productions including Goosebumps, developed for the Channel 7 Kids Carnival, The... (read more)
Jessica holds a Certificate IV in Performing Arts from Brent Street Studios in Sydney. Whilst completing full-time dance studies, Jessica worked with countless industry professionals and took classes and workshops with internationally recognised artists.

Jessica has been dancing and performing since she was 4 years old. In that time, she has been involved in many productions including Goosebumps, developed for the Channel 7 Kids Carnival, The Adams Family Stage Show, produced by Studio 24 and Back to The Future, which was performed at the Don Russel Performing Arts Centre and major Shopping Centre venues.

In 2003, Jessica attended the LA Dance Force workshop and was awarded a Scholarship. She also participates in the Brent Street Summer School in Sydney every January where she received extensive training in all areas of performing arts.

Jessica won the lead role of Dorothy in Willetton Senior High Schools production of The Wizard of Oz in 2005 and was the character Bobby in The New MacDonalds Farm Stage Show which was presented at the Turning on of the Christmas Lights Forrest Place, Perth in 2006.

In 2008, Jessica performed and choreographed with Studio 24 Professional Corporate Shows and was a company member of Steps Youth Dance Company for their June season 'nospace'.

Jessica performed in the Perth Production of the National Candyman Tour at the Regal Theatre. She has also represented EduDance as a teacher in many primary schools across the metro area.

Jessica performed as one of the Perth Glory Cheerleaders in the 2013/2014 season.

Jessica completed her Certificate III an IV in Fitness at the Australian Institute of Fitness and is a fully qualified personal fitness trainer.

In 2017 Jessica toured Australia with 'Infamous' Circus Cabaret as dance captain and co-choreographer.

Jessica teaches Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Song & Dance and Acrobatics and will be leading many of the Comp Squad classes with her award winning choreography.
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Jacquie La Roche

Jacquie began her dancing life at the age of 5 with Jazz, Tap and Ballet and has been a part of Studio 24 since 2011 training in Commercial Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Acro and Hip Hop. She has also been a member of Comp Squad since 2012 and has competed in solos, duos, trios and troupe dances.

Jacquie was part of our 2014 USA tour to Orlando, Florida, the 2017 USA tour to Anaheim and Los Angeles, California and the 2019 cruise from Sydney... (read more)
Jacquie began her dancing life at the age of 5 with Jazz, Tap and Ballet and has been a part of Studio 24 since 2011 training in Commercial Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Acro and Hip Hop. She has also been a member of Comp Squad since 2012 and has competed in solos, duos, trios and troupe dances.

Jacquie was part of our 2014 USA tour to Orlando, Florida, the 2017 USA tour to Anaheim and Los Angeles, California and the 2019 cruise from Sydney to New Caledonia where she had multiple prestigious performance opportunities and participated in numerous workshops run by leaders in the dance industry.

Jacquie completed both a Cert III in Assistant Dance Teaching and Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management. She continues to engage in professional development courses each year to ensure she can provide her students with the highest level of teaching possible.

Jacquie has been an accredited teacher of Ready Set Dance & Ready Set Ballet since 2018 and added Ready Set Move in 2022 & Ready Set Acro in 2023 (when both programs were created) & continues to participate in yearly training & development to maintain her accreditation.

Jacquie became our Ready Set Coordinator in 2018, helping to develop our incredible Ready Set Team, organise our special events, End of Year Showcase and strives to grow our Ready Set programs for the next generation of dancers, so they can fall in love with dance too.
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Caris Holroyd

Caris wants to share her knowledge of dance with her students and see their passion grow.

Caris began dancing at the age of 5, at David Birrell’s Ballroom Studio. Majestique School of Dance
followed shortly after this, where she trained in RAD Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap. Caris started to
assist some classes at Majestique, and found her love and passion for teaching.

In 2014 Caris moved to Dance Fit, and starting training in other... (read more)
Caris wants to share her knowledge of dance with her students and see their passion grow.

Caris began dancing at the age of 5, at David Birrell’s Ballroom Studio. Majestique School of Dance
followed shortly after this, where she trained in RAD Classical Ballet, Jazz and Tap. Caris started to
assist some classes at Majestique, and found her love and passion for teaching.

In 2014 Caris moved to Dance Fit, and starting training in other styles such as Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Acrobatics.

Caris has successfully completed her RAD Intermediate Foundation,Intermediate and Advanced Foundation exams, and AICD Borovansky Intermediate exam, as well as many Ballroom exams.

Caris has also competed in many competitions and grown as a performer, while becoming a role model to her students.

From February 2018 – December 2019, Caris completed her AdvancedDiploma in Performing Arts, majoring in Dance at Principal Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts.

Throughout her studies Caris continued to find professional work, starring in the ECU campaign,‘One World’, performing for Crown on New Years Eve 2019 and most recently performing in the Crowns ‘Christmas Spectacular’.

Caris also works in schools with the Edu Dance program offering her amazing training and a differentapproach behaviour and classroom management skills.

Throughout her training Caris continued teaching and passing on her new-found knowledge
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Gabby Kirby

Gabby is from Tampa Florida and Trained at All American Dance Factory -17 years and at All American Classical Ballet School - 9 years.

Gabby has been working as a professional dancer for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
2015 - 2016 Royal Caribbean International Quantum Of The Seas - Sequins and FeathersSonic Odyssey - Dancer/Showgirl
2016 - 2017 Royal Caribbean International Ovations Of The Seas Sequins and Feathers - Live, Love, Legs -... (read more)
Gabby is from Tampa Florida and Trained at All American Dance Factory -17 years and at All American Classical Ballet School - 9 years.

Gabby has been working as a professional dancer for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
2015 - 2016 Royal Caribbean International Quantum Of The Seas - Sequins and FeathersSonic Odyssey - Dancer/Showgirl
2016 - 2017 Royal Caribbean International Ovations Of The Seas Sequins and Feathers - Live, Love, Legs - Dancer/Showgirl
2017 - 2018 Royal Caribbean InternationalQuantum Of The Seas - Starwater - Dancer/Aerialist
2018 - 2019 Royal Caribbean International Ovations Of The Seas Sequins and Feathers - Live, Love, Legs - Dancer/Showgirl
2019 - 2020 Royal Caribbean InternationalQuantum Of The Seas - Starwater - Dancer/Aerialist

Since Gabby has been living in Perth she has performed in Cabaret de Paris and the Ultimate Vegas Show - Crown Theater.
Gabby also performed at the Fringe Festival in Madonna Circus and the Dolly Parton Spectacular 2020/2021

Gabby is now working in Perth at Studio 24 teaching Acrobatics, Contemporary and Lyrical.
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Lilee Slobe

Lilee has been training at Studio 24 since 2009 in Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Ballet and Lyrical.

She has been apart of Comp Squad and competing in troupes for many years.

Lilee has performed as a cheerleader for the Willetton Tigers (State Basketball League) for a few years and has had the opportunity to perform at the Perth Lynx Basketball.

Lilee travelled to Florida in the 2017 USA tour to Anaheim and Los Angeles, California... (read more)
Lilee has been training at Studio 24 since 2009 in Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Ballet and Lyrical.

She has been apart of Comp Squad and competing in troupes for many years.

Lilee has performed as a cheerleader for the Willetton Tigers (State Basketball League) for a few years and has had the opportunity to perform at the Perth Lynx Basketball.

Lilee travelled to Florida in the 2017 USA tour to Anaheim and Los Angeles, California where she performed at Disney World, Universal Studios, Hollywood Boulevard and Kennedy Space Station. Whilst in Orlando, Anaheim & Los Angeles, Lilee attended workshops at the Disney Performing Arts, The Edge, Millenium Dance Complex and Abbey Lee Dance Company.

Lilee has been an assistant at Studio 24 for the last few years and is now teaching Acrobatics and Hip Hop as well as Acrobatic Troupe for Studio 24 Comp Squad.
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Amy Sefton

Amy joined Studio 24 2009 at age 3 and has since trained in all genres of dance.

She has been a part of the comp squad team since 2012 and has competed in various competitions in troupes, duo/trios and solos.

Amy studied contemporary dance throughout high school in the Gifted and Talented program at John Curtin College of the Arts.

In 2014 and 2017 she travelled to America with studio 24 performing and attending workshops at DisneyLand,... (read more)
Amy joined Studio 24 2009 at age 3 and has since trained in all genres of dance.

She has been a part of the comp squad team since 2012 and has competed in various competitions in troupes, duo/trios and solos.

Amy studied contemporary dance throughout high school in the Gifted and Talented program at John Curtin College of the Arts.

In 2014 and 2017 she travelled to America with studio 24 performing and attending workshops at DisneyLand, Hollywood Boulevard, Universal Studios, Millennium Dance Complex, Abby Lee Dance Studio and Edge Performing Arts Centre.

Amy started assisting classes in 2020 and is now teaching in various styles in recreational, comp squad, and ready set dance.
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Alicia Poon

From a young age, Alicia's passion for all things dance developed from her favourite game "Just Dance". She has been a part of the Studio 24 family since 2010 training in all genres including Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Acro and Hip Hop.

Alicia has also been a member of Comp Squad competing in solos, duos, trios and troupe dances. She was part of our 2023 Gold Coast tour where she had multiple prestigious performance opportunities... (read more)
From a young age, Alicia's passion for all things dance developed from her favourite game "Just Dance". She has been a part of the Studio 24 family since 2010 training in all genres including Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Acro and Hip Hop.

Alicia has also been a member of Comp Squad competing in solos, duos, trios and troupe dances. She was part of our 2023 Gold Coast tour where she had multiple prestigious performance opportunities and participated in numerous workshops run by leaders in the dance industry.

Alicia was accepted into the Gifted and Talented Program at John Curtin College of the Arts for Contemporary Dance, which alongside many Studio 24 performances across Perth and regularly attending dance workshops has furthered her dance training.

Alicia has been assisting for many years at Studio 24 across multiple classes and is currently teaching Hip Hop, both in Recreational and Comp Squad classes, as well as our Ready Set Dance programs. In addition, she choreographs many solos for our younger Comp Squad students.

Alicia is excited to be teaching at Studio 24 so that she can share her experience and help dancers grow their confidence and achieve their goals.
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Mica Balducci

Mica’s love of dance started at the age of 6, joining Studio 24 2013 she has trained extensively in all genres of dance. Part of the Comp Squad team since 2015 she has performed at various competitions in all Troupes and competed successfully as a soloist and in duos/trios.

Mica has also completed her Certificate ll in Dance at Thornlie Senior High School and also received the prestigious ‘Donna Faragher Leadership and Service to the Arts... (read more)
Mica’s love of dance started at the age of 6, joining Studio 24 2013 she has trained extensively in all genres of dance. Part of the Comp Squad team since 2015 she has performed at various competitions in all Troupes and competed successfully as a soloist and in duos/trios.

Mica has also completed her Certificate ll in Dance at Thornlie Senior High School and also received the prestigious ‘Donna Faragher Leadership and Service to the Arts Award’.

At Thornlie SHS, Mica became the ‘Thunder Ohana Dance Captain’ and competed in the Australian Grand Championship several times and even travelled to Melbourne in 2023 and Gold Coast in 2024 to compete, receiving outstanding results.

Also in 2023, Mica took part of our Studio 24 Gold Coast tour, performing at Dreamworld as well as taking part in many high quality workshops held by industry leaders. She also travelled to London and Paris in 2024, where she performed at Disneyland and was able to participate in workshops with one of the Disney crew members.

Mica has been part of Team 24 since 2021 assisting across a variety of classes and is now teaching both Hip Hop and Jazz. She is now also an accredited teacher of Ready Set Acro & Ready Set Ballet & continues to participate in yearly training & development to maintain her accreditation.
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Natasha Cheetham

Natasha began her dance journey at age 5 joining Studio 24 in 2012. She has trained in all genres of dance including Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet and Acro.

She has been apart of the Comp Squad team since 2017, competing successfully in a variety of solos, duos and troupes.

In 2023 she travelled with Team 24 to Gold Coast, where she took part in various performance opportunities and prestigious workshops led by industry... (read more)
Natasha began her dance journey at age 5 joining Studio 24 in 2012. She has trained in all genres of dance including Lyrical, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet and Acro.

She has been apart of the Comp Squad team since 2017, competing successfully in a variety of solos, duos and troupes.

In 2023 she travelled with Team 24 to Gold Coast, where she took part in various performance opportunities and prestigious workshops led by industry professionals.

Natasha now has the pleasure of teaching and assisting recreational classes, Ready Set Dance classes and solos/duos for the younger Comp Squad kids, whilst performing in corporate dance events under Studio 24.

She is very excited to continue to spread her knowledge and passion for dance, in the same studio that has curated her very own love of dance over the years.
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Jordan McClure

Jordan has been dancing at Studio 24 since 2011 when she was just 5 years old. She has trained in all genres including acro, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and tap.

Jordan joined our Comp Squad Team in 2014 competing in a variety of genres for troupes, solos and duos.

Jordan was part of our 2019 cruise from Sydney to New Caledonia where she had multiple prestigious performance opportunities and participated in numerous... (read more)
Jordan has been dancing at Studio 24 since 2011 when she was just 5 years old. She has trained in all genres including acro, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and tap.

Jordan joined our Comp Squad Team in 2014 competing in a variety of genres for troupes, solos and duos.

Jordan was part of our 2019 cruise from Sydney to New Caledonia where she had multiple prestigious performance opportunities and participated in numerous workshops run by leaders in the dance industry.

In both 2020 & 2021 Jordan performed as part of our exclusive Tigerettes cheerleaders for the Willetton Tigers SBL teams. In 2022 and 2023 Jordan performed at the Perth Royal Show with the incredible Circus Joseph Ashton.

Jordan has also had the opportunity to support several private functions as a backup showgirl dancer such as Gary Anderson in “Golden Years of Vegas” at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. In 2023, Jordan was part of our Gold Coast tour, performing at Dreamworld and taking part in multiple dance workshops led by industry professionals.

Jordan has been assisting at Studio 24 since 2018 specialising in Acrobatics and is thrilled to continue to share her passion for dance through her own classes in 2024.
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Kade Sweeney

Kade has been training at Studio 24 since he was 5 years old in Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Classical, Contemporary and Lyrical.

Kade was accepted into WAAPA when he was 14 years old but due to his Sate Basketball commitments Kade was unable to accept the offer.

In 2015 Kade moved to Melbourne for two years where he completed a Certificate IV in Dance and Diploma in Musical Theater.

Kade has performed all over Australia working with... (read more)
Kade has been training at Studio 24 since he was 5 years old in Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Classical, Contemporary and Lyrical.

Kade was accepted into WAAPA when he was 14 years old but due to his Sate Basketball commitments Kade was unable to accept the offer.

In 2015 Kade moved to Melbourne for two years where he completed a Certificate IV in Dance and Diploma in Musical Theater.

Kade has performed all over Australia working with Australia's top Australian choreographers.

2017/2018 Kade is contracted to Royal Caribbean, Ovation of The Seas and is performimg in the show 'Pixels'.

2019/2020 Kade is contracted to Royal Caribbean, Quantum of The Seas

Kade will be teaching at Studio 24 between his contacts with Royal Caribbean.
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Testimonials

“Such an amazing, inspiring place for a parent to watch their child grow with confidence as they learn to dance. Am happy to highly recommend Studio 24 to any parent who wants to give their child the best place to start, or extend their dance experience.”

- Kylie Godfrey

“We are new to the Studio 24 family. Everyone is so friendly , the vibe is awesome, we have been welcomed with open arms! My 2 daughters are just loving it!! Big thanks to Melinda and her fabulous team xx”

- Kylie Jarvis

“This is the place to be! Studio 24 is one big family. you gain so much more than the ability to dance, you gain confidence, friends, and a place to call home.”

- Jacqui Pierot

“I had a little girl who wanted to dance because she loved Emma wiggle but now I have a young girl who wants to chase this as a career and that’s all because of Melinda and the teachers who pour so much time and effort into developing her ! So Thank you because she wouldn’t be where she is today with out Studio 24 ❤️💜❤️”

- Phillipa Simsek

“In 2004 my daughters dreamt of learning to dance and they not only know how to dance but they learnt how to teach others and help them turn their dream into reality. Elysha is now a professional dancer contracted to Royal Carribean. Thank you Studio 24 it's great to be part of such a professional dance studio.”

- Kylie Atwell

“Only place to dance! Never leave without feeling happy, energised and grateful to be a part of such a great team like people!!!!!”

- Sophia Malagas

“Studio 24 is a fantastic dance school. Both my son and daughter dance there and they enjoy the dancing and also the friendly atmosphere. You also feel a part of the team.”

- Sammy Jane

“The amazing support and family environment that you get to be apart of everyday is just unreal! so much love and dedication is put into the studio! couldn't be more proud to call it home!”

- Devan Murphy

“My son started dancing a couple of years ago in a Hip Hop class at Studio 24. The teachers are supportive and amazing, and the students are friendly with the older kids encouraging the younger ones. He is now in his second year of competition troupe and loves going to the studio. I highly recommend Studio 24 to anyone wanting to learn to dance for fun, or at a competitive level”

- Tracey Ticehurst

“Amazing place to dance at...friendly supportive, wouldn't want to dance anywhere else”

- Kelly d'Arcy

“Love love love this place, to believe it you need to see it.... To achieve it you need to try it..... The places my daughter has gone to, the places she has seen, all because of studio 24 this dance school is just mind blowing, it's family.... Wouldn't change a thing x”

- Michelle

“My daughter has been with Studio 24 for many years and will be for many more. The studio is like her second home, she lives and breathes Studio 24! The dance training she receives is always of an exceptionally high standard and I would highly recommend the studio to anyone looking to dance at all levels!”

- Dianne Gherardi