CHLOE WATSON

We are thrilled to announce Chloe Watson is returning to Next Level Performing Arts faculty in 2025 and will be teaching at both Beaumont Hills & Prestons locations as Head Teacher of Technique Excellence. Chloe has taught our Next Kids Preschool Program, Juniors Lyrical & Ballet and Co Choreographer of Senior Lyrical and Jazz Troupe alongside Miss Brie.  

Chloe has trained in Melbourne for 5 years with Dance Prescription and has studied full time Dance at Ettingshausens Pro in 2024.

In 2023 Chloe won Senior Dancer of the Year at the Battle of the Stars at Showcase Australian Dance Championships and was awarded with the title and the opportunity to represent Australia at the International World Movement Dance Competition in Italy.

Chloe Watson just recently became Pre-Pro Protege Champion at Dancelife Unite Australia Nationals winning a trip to Las Vegas and also AAFTA Scholarship Winner! Chloe will live in LA for 3 months as part of American Arts, Film and TV academy. Chloe was chosen as the Directors Choice award and won a scholarship to dance on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships.

During World Dance Movement 2023 in Italy Chloe won Senior Outstanding Technique as well as Senior Performer of the Year.

Be taught by Australia’s best dancer!

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CORRINA THOMAS

Our Head of Ballet returns in 2025. Corrina Thomas has been training in all styles of dance for over 22 years and has completed major levels of RAD ballet, Glenwood tap and BAL tap exams. She has completed at national level in various competitions and has had the opportunity to train and perform internationally.

In 2016, Corrina completed her Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies allowing her to obtain RAD registered teaching status. She also completed her Bachelor of Medical Science majoring in Anatomy and Physiology in the same year. She continues her professional development yearly by completing various courses and has also completed all 3 levels of Marie Walton’s ‘Progressing Ballet Technique’.

Over the last 10 years, Miss Corrina has sent hundreds of students for RAD ballet exams from pre-primary through to Advanced 1. She has also had the privilege of choreographing award winning solo and group pieces for state and national competitions.

Corrina prides herself on her extended knowledge of the mechanics of the body and how to achieve the best out of each child by always applying safe dance practise techniques. Corrina is excited to educate and pass on her love of dance to the students of Next Level Performing Arts in 2025!

CODY CLAYTON

Cody grew up in the small town of Forster/Tuncurry training in all styles of dance, once finished high school they moved to Sydney to study the two year performing arts course at ED5 INTERNATIONAL under the guidance of William A Forsthye. Since graduating, Cody has been working in the performing arts industry across TV, Film, Performance, and Cruise Ships.

Credits Include: Carnival Cruise Lines, The Masked Singer, The Batchelor, Mardi Gras Parade, Carols in the Domain, Arnott’s Gala Ball, Google Summit Party, Save Our Sons Gala, The Voice, Touched By Christoper Launch Event, Luna Park Sydney.

Cody is also an aspiring creative, performing their choreography works for The Dream Dance Company’s “Industry Nights in 2021, 2023 & 2024. Cody also won the Future Gem Next Choreographer competition and has choreographed for the Sydney North Bears Cheerleaders.

Cody returns to us in 2025 after spending the past 6 months performing on a cruiseship.

JONNY TORRISI

We are super excited to have Jonny Torrisi return to our Prestons location in 2025.

Jonny was a student at the Brent Street Academy, one of Australia’s premier performing arts schools. He has been trained by some of the country’s top choreographers, including Paris Cav, Cassie Bartho, and Alex Miedzinski.

Dancing since the age of five, Jonny is skilled in all dance styles. In 2024, he had the incredible opportunity to audition for America’s Got Talent with Brent Street and received the golden buzzer from Howie Mandel. Jonny and the Brent Street team then continued their AGT journey and made it into the Grand Final.

Additionally, Jonny has been a part of projects such as Nick Jr., Stephen Sanchez’s music video, the Australian Ballet, a Toyota ad, and more. Jonny is excited to share his knowledge with the Next Level Performing Arts team.

OLI VUJNOVICH

Oli, a seasoned dancer with 15 years of training under industry professionals, boasts a diverse skill set encompassing jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, tap, acrobatics, and his forte, hip hop.

As a dancer and teacher, Oli has collaborated with Brie, co-choreographing award-winning hip hop crews – Pocketsized, Klawz & MBLAZN. His journey includes contributions to renowned crews like Prodigez, IVY, and MBLAZN, earning accolades at competitions such as World Supremacy Battlegrounds and DanceLife Unite.

Oli’s ventures extend to the acclaimed hip hop crews; Wolfpack, Convicts, Pretty Boy Swagg, and The Blueprint. Notably, his Wolfpack crew clinched victory in the 2022 WSB Internationals Competition and secured runner-up in 2023, also earning them a Golden Buzzer and semifinalist status in Australia’s Got Talent 2022. They also represented Australia in 2023 at the Hip Hop International Worlds Competition in America.

Beyond group successes, Oli shines as a soloist, securing 3rd place at the 2023 WSB Internationals Competition with his self-choreographed routine. His versatility extends to lyrical achievements, collaborating with Chloe Watson for duo routines that secured victories at Showcase Nationals 2021 & 2022 and DanceLife Unite Nationals 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Returning to Next Level Performing Arts, Oli is enthusiastic about imparting his extensive dance knowledge and passion for various styles to his students.

JORGIA SMITH

Jorgia has been dancing since the age of 4. She has spent the majority of her dance career in the commercial style of dance when she was younger and as she got older she explored all styles of dance.

Jorgia has been training in acrobatics since she was 8 and has been taught by industry professionals to help perfect her skills. She has been around LA dancing and performing in 2017 and in 2022 Jorgia completed a one year full time dance course at TNSPA.PRO.

This year she was lucky enough to travel across to Phoenix Arizona with her hip hop crew The Locals and they qualified 4th in the world and finished placing 14th.

Jorgia is still now constantly training and improving and can’t wait to bring all her knowledge to these fabulous kids at Next Level Performing Arts across both locations in 2025.

MYLES CRESCINI

Myles Crescini returns in 2025. Myles has been dancing since he was 3, trained in all styles, with hip hop being his passion. He has competed in both troupe/crew and solo divisions, with much success. He is part of numerous award-winning crews such as Mblazn (back to back National Champs), Klawz (2023 WSB International Champs), Last Minute (2023 WSB International 3rd Place)

In 2023 he was part of the KCC Adult Mega Crew HHI World Championship team, placing 12th overall.

Myles has also been lucky enough to have worked in the industry in various projects, including: Universal Music “Relapse” music Video, Sony Film Festival, “The Dreamers” Marvel Film, Sang-Chi, Sydney Swifts, Sydney Sixers, Modelling and TVC Campaigns Big W, Western Sydney Parklands, K-mart, General Pants Co & Nexcare

Myles has a lifelong passion for hip hop music and dance and loves to explore all styles of hip hop. In his spare time he also loves to play the drums.

ISSA HARUN

Issa Harun has spent much of her dance life at our Prestons location formerly known as Turning Pointe, then Dance Place and now Next Level Performing Arts.

During this time Issa has been a member of troupes and a soloist, wining several compaititons and esteddfords and also competing in Senior Dancer of the Year at National Showcase Dance Championships in 2023.

Issa has worked as an Assistant Teacher for the past 3 years under the guidance of Sandra Rasmussen and most recently Miss Brie. During this time Issa completed her Assistant Teaching qualification with Acrobatic Arts.

In 2024, Issa has completed her Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care and most recently qualified Acrobatics Arts Teacher Certification. 

We are trilled to have Issa come through our ranks and be Head of Preschool Classes at our Prestons location in 2025.

SHANECE KARAM-THOMPSON

Shanece Karam-Thompson has been dancing under Miss Brie guidance for the past 7 years and has been a Senior Student with Next Level Performing Arts since its inception. Shanece was awarded Student of the Year at Next Level Performing Arts in 2023.

Shanece has represent Next Level Performing Arts as a solist and also a member of our Senior Troupe winning many competitions and esteddfords.

Shanece had worked closely with Miss Brie assisting her with Junior classes as well as Junior Troupe.

In 2024, Shanece has completed The Wiggles World of Dance training program. 

We are trilled to have Shanece come through our ranks and be Head of Preschool Classes at our Beaumont Hills location in 2025.

MISS TALLARA

Tallara is another student who has been dancing under Miss Brie guidance for the past 7 years and has been a Senior Student with Next Level Performing Arts since its inception. Tallara was awarded Student of the Year at Next Level Performing Arts in 2022.

For the past 2 years, Tallara has worked closely with Miss Chloe assisting her in our Next Kidz program and has been a steady influence on all our Saturday classes in 2024.

Tallara joins our team once again in 2025.