Jessica is a founding company member of The Dance Collective and has been an integral part of the teaching team since 2013. In 2014 she joined the Administration team, stepped into the role of Junior Company Coordinator, and later completed her Bachelor of Education (Primary) in 2017. Since welcoming three beautiful children, Jessica has transitioned into a Senior Administration position, balancing life at home with her continued commitment to TDC.
A passionate and versatile dancer, Jessica has trained extensively in Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Lyrical, Dancehall, Contemporary, Burlesque, Heels, Jazz, and Ballet at The Dance Collective. Her performance highlights include Guy Sebastian, the Hopman Cup Flashmob and Ball, the Gold Plate Awards, UWA Law Ball, TSA Ball, Thrill the World, Groove Hip Hop Championships, Perth Motor Show, AusDance’s Dance Live, Fiesta Choreographers Ball, a Brownes Dairy TV commercial, the Australian film The Burning Kiss, WA Dance Expo, Interpeople Charity Ball, WA Youth Awards, Variety of Chefs Ball, Thrive, Battlegrounds, and numerous flash mobs across Perth.
Jessica has proudly represented TDC at a wide range of events across Perth, including a 70th Gatsby Birthday celebration, the Anglicare Op Shop Ball, Variety Ball, and the Perth Multicultural Festival. She continues to broaden her experience and deepen her knowledge of the entertainment industry.
Driven by a deep love for hip hop, Jessica has trained with renowned teachers both in Perth and overseas. She has taught workshops and classes at Campbell Primary School, Katanning Senior High School, and All Saints College. In 2016, she led TDC’s first-ever junior girls crew to two hip hop competitions—Battlegrounds and Elite—earning second place at both.
Community involvement is close to her heart. Jessica has contributed to meaningful initiatives such as Mental Health Awareness Day – Get Up N Go at Katanning Senior High School, Thrive at PCEC, and Camp Freedom for children with Juvenile Arthritis at Serpentine Camp.
With a love for learning and expanding her knowledge and training Jessica has attended workshops by Maggie Dent – Girlhood and Mothering Our Boys to learn more about raising practical, positive and resilient children – information which she looks forward passing on in her own teaching.
“Teaching, learning, and sharing knowledge are my biggest passions, and the fact that I get to do that through dance makes it even more incredible. I feel so lucky.”
