CAROLYN MADDEN - PRINCIPAL
(ARAD - Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance) 

Carolyn's formal dance training was at the renowned Ransley School of Dance, under the tuition of Dawn and Joy Ransley in Sydney.

During her time at Ransleys, Carolyn progressed through the grades in RAD ballet and BBO (British Ballet Organisation) Tap, and successfully competed in eisteddfods and performed in children's television shows on the ABC, seven and nine networks.

The studio was established in 1970, and during the past 30 years many its students have gone on to the Australian Ballet School, Blue Bells Paris, The Asian Circuit, The Victorian College of the Arts, University of Western Sydney as well as musical theatre.

A hands on teacher, Carolyn advocates that every student - regardless of their skill level, receives the same attention, commitment and opportunities to achieve their dance orientated goals and personal development. This has led to Carolyn's Dance Academy becoming well regarded by the entertainment industry and by colleagues alike.

Carolyn is also in high demand as an adjudicator throughout Australia, due to her broad knowledge of all styles of dance and understanding of children.

The studio also uses several highly trained guest teachers to keep up to date with all the latest trends and styles including Sharilee Brown, who is a former ballet principal with the Queensland Youth Ballet and graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts.

Sharilee also danced professionally within independent contemporary dance companies in Melbourne and Europe.