TEACHERS

Emma Willis

Director Dance Head Quarters / Director Le Step on the Coast
Modern Jive / Pole Dance/Fitness Teacher

Emma had been dancing with Le Step in Brisbane for about two years after discovering the modern jive dance style while on a night out with her Ballroom group! One look at the sexy moves and smooth style had her itching to learn and shortly after, she became heavily involved in teaching, choreography and performing. Emma now lives on the Gold Coast and is an integral part of the Modern Jive scene.

Emma has been instrumental in choreographing winning rouintes for "Team Events" for Modern Jive across Australian competitions since 2002, as well as choreographing a number of routines taught on both the Gold Coast and Brisbane. She is currently the Masters Champion (the highest level nationally), after taking out 1st Place in Sydney and Melbourne with her dance partner Clint Glasgow from Sydney in June and July 2007.

Emma (and her dance partner Kent) has been a finalist and ‘place getter’ at the Masters Level at National Modern Jive competitions. Emma frequently judges at national competitions and teaches at various dance congresses and workshops throughout Australia. She is well known for her enthusiasm and love of both dancing and teaching and her love of Modern Jive is infectious, drawing an eclectic group of wonderful people to her classes. Her style is relaxed, fun and easy to follow while concentrating on technique and timing.

Emma understands that people learn to dance for so many reasons and she strives to turn out quality dancers who know how to have fun on the floor.

Kent Willis

Director Dance Head Quarters / Director Le Step on the Coast
Modern Jive Teacher

Kent Willis has been dancing for over 17 years, originally learning Rock ‘n’ Roll in Canberra where he grew up. Despite his parents both teaching and being involved Ballroom and Rock ‘n’ Roll for many years, Kent only decided to try his hand at dancing at a later age! Little did he know, he was to get hooked on dancing itself.

After moving to Queensland in 1995, for a change in lifestyle, Kent found himself heavily involved in the Modern Jive scene with Le Step and became a teacher on the Gold Coast around 7years ago. His love of modern music drew him to this style of dance and Kent continues to ensure the most current music is on hand for classes.

Kent has been involved in National Modern Jive competitions and together with his partner, Emma, has been a finalist and ‘place getter’ at the Masters Level (the highest national level). Kent is also a regular judge and MC at Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales competitions and is well known for his love of teaching. He has been a frequent teacher at various dance congresses and workshops throughout Australia and his teaching style is relaxed and easy to follow with a strong emphasis on fun.

Rush Batwin

Dance HQ
Liquid Teacher

Rush was raised in LA before moving to the Gold Coast at a young age. He first started Breaking in high school before discovering a relatively unknown dance style called 'Liquid'. Since then he's been on a quest to master all styles that create superhuman illusions. These include; Popping, Boogaloo, Waving, Tutting & Animation. Recently Rush won the Planet Dance National Final in Darwin. He's also been featured on 'So You Think You Can Dance (Aus)' & got 3rd place on 'Australia's Got Talent' with his crew Shift 1..

Sarah Bass

Dance HQ
Pole Dance/Fit Teacher

At the age of 13, Sarah represented New Zealand in the nationals Gymnastics championships after competing in the sport for 10 years. The years of vigorous training cemented Sarah's future of becoming a now, self-confessed fitness fanatic and pole dancing expert!

After experiencing her first pole dancing lesson herself 4 years ago, Sarah found that her core strength, flexibility and rhythm from Gymnasitcs excelled her through pole dancing and she developed a natural ability for the art. Sarah began teaching Pole, Burlesque and Lap Dancing in 2006 and is well known on the Gold Coast for teaching in a fun, comfortable and friendly environment and being extremely approachable.

Sarah's classes are well stuctured and tailored to suit individual students to ensure progression and advancement. Her pole fit classes are energetic, intense and fun and will increase your strength and fitness in no time. Her pole dance classes are unique, sexy and are great for confidence building. Come and try one of her lessons and you will not be dissappointed!

Shakira Chave



Dance HQ
Hip Hop Teacher

Shakira has danced since the age of 3 in styles such as ballet and tap until the age of 9. At this point she changed styles to Jazz and Hip Hop which is where she discovered her passion for Hip Hop. She taught, performed and choreographed for "Sound House NZ". She then spent another year teaching for another studio in NZ before migrating to Australia in mid 2007.

Shakira's classes are dynamic, upbeat, fun and a great workout, so make sure you don't miss a single class.

James Barber


Dance HQ
Contemporary Teacher

James has come from a dance and performing background and has been teaching Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap for a number of years. Although young, James has a fantastic feel for music and his choreography is always fresh, innovative and challenging. His classes are certainly not to be missed.

Kerene Guest



Dance HQ
Funk/Hip Hop Teacher

Kerene comes from an extensive dance background having started at a very young age. After spending some 13 years with Kids on the Bloch's performing academy, being trained in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jass, Tap, Singing, Drama, Deportment and Modelling, she the started teaching and dancing with Raw Metal in Brisbane. She has recently moved back to the Gold Coast and joins HQ teaching Beginner to Advanced Funk and Hip Hop. She is vibrant, fun, but will push your boundaries of dance!