About Us
At SKDance, we live and breathe dance... Our coaching is built on experience, passion & a genuine love for helping people move with confidence, develop real skills & enjoy dancing in a way that feels natural, energising & rewarding.
Our Story
Built on Dance, Driven by Passion
At the heart of everything we do there’s a simple belief: movement has the power to transform lives. Whether it’s building confidence, creating connection, or simply bringing more joy into everyday moments, we believe dance is for everyone – at every age, every stage, & every ability.
We’re passionate about sharing our love of dance in a way that feels welcoming, empowering, & fun. Because when we move, we feel better. When we grow, we lift each other up. And when we create space for others to thrive, we truly raise the tide for everyone.
In Motion
A Glimpse of Our World
A Few Career Highlights
Shane Professional Dancer
- Champion level West Coast Swing dancer
- Championship Rock & Roll and Ceroc dancer holding many national titles
- Specialized in Teams, “Triples” & Showcase performances
- Featured Soloist in the Opening & Closing ceremonies of the Sydney Olympics
- First dancer to perform Ceroc on live national television in Uruguay
- Performed LIVE with the Tap Dogs
- Teaching & Choreography – Training & Certification across the spectrum of Int’l (Imperial), American (DVIDA), Club & Country (UCWDC) syllabi
- Championship Pro/Am Professional
- Recipient of multiple Choreography & Top Teacher Awards
- Sydney Performing Arts Outreach into secondary schools
JUDGE:
- Head Judge & Associate Judge for multiple Int’l WSDC events
- Judge for StarPower Int’l, Revolution, DCE
OTHERS:
- Pro DJ
- Emcee & Master of Ceremonies
A Few Career Highlights
Keri Professional Dancer
- Former NFL Professional Cheerleader – Washington D.C.
- Corps de Ballet Member – No VA Ballet
- Tap & Jazz (Musical Theatre) Dancer – Regional/Touring Theatres
- Performed LIVE with such artists as Diamond Rio & Reba McIntyre
- All-Star level West Coast Swing Dancer
- Professional Christmas Caroler (Soprano) – The Jingle Singers
Teaching & Choreography:
- Choreographer & Featured Hip Hop Dancer – Coyote Ugly Tour India/East Asia
- Choreographer for DOVE music video award recipients
- Recipient of Multiple Choreography & Top Teacher Awards
- Successful Studio owner for 20 yrs – State Of The Arts in Denver, Colorado
- Training & Certification across the spectrum of Int’l (DVIDA), American (DVIDA), Club & Country (UCWDC) syllabi
JUDGE:
- Judge on the Lifetime hit television series “Dance Moms”
- Head Judge & Associate Judge for Star Dance Alliance – StarPower, Revolution, Believe, Starpower Int’l as well as DCE, Triple Threat, Fierce
- Associate Judge for multiple Int’l WSDC events
OTHER:
- Emcee
A Few Things We've accomplished Together
Stronger Together
Dancing:
- Two time 2nd Place World Title Holders in West Coast Swing – Top 5 placement for 9 years
- Regularly placed Top 3 in Classic Division at WSDC events
Coaching & Choreographing:
- Music video Choreographers & Lead Dancers for award-winning AU singer-songwriter, Steel City Sue
- Produce championship Pro/Am students with award winning routines
Outreach:
- Created the DanceAbility therapy-based program for SYNAPSE brain injury org
- Co-Founded a 501(c)3 non-profit organization & sustained outreach programs providing dance and fitness education to under privileged youth
Other:
- Founded Dancealicious Travel – a branch of SKDance producing dance cruises which has expanded to on land dance events
Open Swing Dance Championships 2018
2nd Place
West Coast Swing
Dallas Dance Champions Strictly 2017
3rd Place
West Coast Swing
US Open West Coast Swing 2016
2nd Place
West Coast Swing | Most prestigious swing event in the world
Australian Country Dance Festival 2019
Professional Performance
West Coast Swing
Open Swing Dance Championships 2017
4th Place
West Coast Swing