About Promenade Dance Studio

Promenade Dance Studio was established in 1989 and has since grown to become a well respected and renowned provider of quality dance education on the northside of Brisbane. We offer a diverse and well rounded dance curriculum for students from 2 ½ years to young professional, including ballet (RAD Graded and Vocational), tap, jazz, contemporary, singing, musical theatre, acrobatics and hip hop.
 
Every one of our students, regardless of age or ability, has a special talent – whether it be technique, dance quality, singing, stage presence, or skill. At Promenade, we pride ourselves on developing, encouraging and nurturing the unique and individual qualities each student possesses within. This is what sets our studio apart from others.
 
Our studio is built upon the talents of many individuals, and hence we provide a warm and caring culture where students are not afraid to push the boundaries and experiment with all forms of dance and performance. We encourage creativity and diversity, whilst instilling passion and a love of dance within each of our students. This is the essence of Promenade Dance Studio.

Studio Facilities

Located in Kedron, on Brisbane’s northside, Promenade Dance Studio is only 7kms from the city and is easily accessible by public transport. The studio is purpose built, and boasts a number of features;

9 fully equipped, modern, air-conditioned Studios
Private Tutoring Rooms
Professional Sprung Flooring for Safe Dance
Full Length, Wall-to-Wall Mirrors
Vocal Coaching Room
In-house Theatre Facilities
Warm up room
Dance Shop On-site
Musical Theatre Microphones and Headsets
Pianos and Keyboards
Air-Conditioned
Audio-Visual Equipment for Class and Performance Training
Video Equipment for Class and Performance Training
One-Way Glass for Class Viewing (On Selected Viewing Days)
Student Kitchen
Canteen
Toilets and Shower
Ample On-Site Parking
Large function space / Large enclosed deck

Studio facilities are available for hire,
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Our Team

Rosanna Castellana (Principal)

RAD: RTS, Glenn Wood Tap Examiner, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Rosanna was born in Queensland and commenced classes from the age of 3 studying in many facets of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, slow modern, contemporary, and character. Her passion for teaching began at an early age and in 1989, she established Promenade Dance Studio. Many of her students have gone on to professional dance careers including artists in the Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, John Cranko School – Stuttgart, Royal Ballet School – White Lodge, English National Ballet School, Dutch National Ballet Academy and the commercial dance industry. Former students have also continued their dance education to qualify as dance teachers and examiners. Rosanna is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance having completed her Teachers Certificate with Distinction. She is also an examiner for Glenn Wood Tap. With over 30 years of experience, Rosanna is often invited to conduct tap workshops and adjudicate eisteddfods and bursaries around the country.

 

Deanna Castellana

ARAD, BFA (Dance), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Merge Dance Theatre – Artistic Director
After graduating from the Queensland Dance School of Excellence, Deanna went on to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Dance at QUT. During this time she was selected to perform at the Tari Dance Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and work with leading artists such as Natalie Weir (Expressions Dance Company Artistic Director), Anton (Guest Dancer Adelaide Dance Theatre) and Harold Collins (1979 -1997 Artistic Director Queensland Ballet.) On completion of this course she went on to perform with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines where during this time she was assigned the role of Dance Captain. Deanna is the Artistic Director of Merge Dance Theatre and has produced many professional shows which have attracted much attention with her 2018 show receiving an Australian Dance Award nomination. Deanna has numerous years of experience teaching and choreographing for pre-professional students with many of her pieces being performed overseas in various competitions.

 

Daniella Crismani

RAD: RTS, RAD Examiner, BCI (Dance), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Daniella is a fully qualified and registered teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). She is also an RAD Examiner and has travelled extensively across Australia and internationally, examining ballet students at all levels. Daniella holds a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Dance) from QUT where she studied Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Her broad and comprehensive dance training has enabled her to teach across many genres including Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical and Tap. Daniella now specialises in RAD Ballet from Pre-Primary to Advanced 2, and open ballet technique classes. She also coordinates and teaches into our Ballet Development Program. Daniella is passionate about the dance education of young people, and thoroughly enjoys working on an individual level with students to refine technique, enhance artistry and improve confidence.

 

Alexandria Hardman

GWT Examiner, Acrobatic Arts (AACI) Certified
Alexandria commenced dancing at an early age studying and completing exams in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Acrobatics. Her passion lies in Tap and she is a qualified teacher and examiner for the Glenn Wood Tap syllabus (GWT). She is also a qualified Acrobatics teacher with Acrobatic Arts. In 2008 she travelled to America to perform at Disneyland, California. Alexandria has been teaching for over 10years in all facets of dance and loves teaching for our Junior School!

 

Jayne Fein

Jayne is a Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance with over 30 years teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Dance), University of Adelaide and a Post Graduate Degree of Dance (Laban Centre London). Jayne is also a school teacher with an Early Childhood and Senior Years Graduate Diploma Education (QUT). She has a passion for teaching, and current and emerging educational practises and philosophies.

 

Bronwyn Theroux

BA Psych Science (Honours – 1st Class), Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance), Certificate IV in Arts
Bronwyn started her ballet career in New York City, with acceptance into intensive coaching courses with New York City Ballet and was taught by renown Balanchine dancers such as Daniel Ulbricht, Ashley Bouder and Wendy Whelan. She continued her dance training in Australia by graduating at Queensland Dance School of Excellence by age 15. Bronwyn completed her full-time Advanced Diploma of Dance at The National Theatre Ballet in 2014 under the direction of Beverly Jane Fry. Bronwyn’s performance repertoire includes The Nutcracker, Cinderella, La Sylphide, Don Quixote, Giselle, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Coppelia, as well as many contemporary works. Throughout her full-time and professional experience, she has enjoyed sharing her knowledge of dance to students of all ages. Bronwyn has obtained her Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) to continue her interest in a career path of exploring the benefits of dance in children through research and clinical practice. Bronwyn is currently studying at Griffith University to obtain her Clinical Psychology PhD. Her thesis research focuses on an innovative dance and mindfulness program as a classroom-based intervention to promote executive function development in children from disadvantaged backgrounds and clinical groups (ASD, FASD).

 

Camilla Jakimowicz

Camilla first discovered her passion for dance and began her extensive training in Queensland. She then relocated to Sydney and landed her first professional job, at age 16, in Baz Luhrmann’s feature film Moulin Rouge. Her on screen credits also include Bootmen, Happy Feet and most recently the Australian produced film Goddess. From here, Camilla jet set on her first overseas trip and performed in ‘Encore’ at the Broadway Theatre, Tokyo Disney Sea. On her return home, Camilla made her musical theatre debut with Saturday Night Fever, and went on to perform in Hugh Jackman’s The Boy From Oz, We Will Rock You (Japan), Fame (dance captain/ensemble/Carmen understudy) and was assistant choreographer on the world premier of Doctor Zhivago. In 2013, Camilla also performed in Opera Australia’s production of Carmen.Camilla made top 12 in the first season of So You Think You Can Dance (2008) and was ecstatic to be one of Red Foo’s dancers, for his Let’s Get Ridiculous film clip. As an aspiring performer / choreographer, Camilla has worked extensively at both corporate and high profile events. Some of these most recent events include performing with Ricky Martin at the NRL Grand Final 2013, performing with Kylie Minogue, in Abu Dhabi, at the Formula One 2013, performing with Flo Rida at the Logies 2012, X Factour Tour 2013, X Factor 2013, 2012 and 2011 and Australia’s Next Top Model Finale 2011. Over the last few years, Camilla has choreographed seven of Packemin Productions shows; Oliver, Wizard Of Oz, Hairspray, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Phantom Of The Opera and most recently Mary Poppins. Camilla also choreographed the professional production of Dogfight at the Hayes Theatre. Camilla aspires to inspire those, who share her passion and dedication for the arts and hopes to continue ‘living the dream’ for many years to come.

 

Harley Campbell

Harley received her formal ballet training at the Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy on a full scholarship, before joining the Houston Ballet II in 2012. Her performance highlights during this time include the Waltz Girl in George Balanchine’s Serenade, as well as Stanton Welch’s The Rite of Spring world premiere with the Houston Ballet. Harley returned to Australia in 2014 where she danced with the Queensland Ballet. During her time there, she toured to London with the company and was recognised as a “Dancer to Watch” in Dance Australia Magazine’s critics’ choice awards in 2017. Harley was a part of the Australian Ballet’s Storytime Ballet Production, before she joined RWS Entertainment Group New York City, to dance for Holland America Line for 2 years. Harley moved back to Brisbane at the start of 2020 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy.

 

Tomomi Taylor

Tomomi was born in Kobe, Japan and started ballet at the age of six in her hometown. As she grew up, she participated in various professional Ballet performances and competitions in which she received many awards. Tomomi joined the National Ballet of Japan; New National Theatre in Tokyo, and danced in many well recognised Ballets such as Sleeping beauty, Swan lake, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Cinderella, Giselle, La Bayadere, Romeo and Juliet, Theme and Variation, Raymonda, La Sylphide, Petrushka. Before moving to Australia with her family, Tomomi taught Ballet to students in Japan, Aichi ranging from juniors to adults.

 

Maryanne Nucifora

After completing her certificate III and Advanced Diploma in Musical Theatre and Commercial dance, she moved on to perform professionally with Universal Studios Singapore, Dubai Parks and Resorts, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Maryanne has taught and choreographed for dance schools all around Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, including the Queensland Ballet Summer Camps. Maryanne has performed professionally for 9 years.

 

Jacqui Devereaux

Jacqui has appeared in numerous operatic, cabaret, corporate and contemporary performances due to the flexibility of her vocal style and performance abilities. A number of Jacqui’s past students now work in the performance industry, having been cast in professional musicals, major theme parks, and cruise lines.

 

Brooke Thompson

RAD: RTS, ARAD
Brooke is a fully qualified and registered teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Brooke trained full-time at the Australian Dance Performance Institute and obtained an Advanced Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance) & Certificate III in Dance. Brooke was the Assistant Rehearsal Director at BTQ for their 2016/17/18 seasons of Little Mermaid, Cinderella & Sleeping Beauty.

 

Bianca Castellana

RAD: RTS, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, GWT Examiner
Bianca commenced dance from an early age and trained in all facets of dance, providing her with an extensive foundation for a teaching career. Bianca has been teaching for over 15 years and specialises in teaching our younger students in the Junior School. As well as heading up our Creative Dance Program, Bianca also teaches Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Junior Jazz, Fitball and Performance classes. She is a fully qualified and registered teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), a qualified teacher and Examiner of Glenn Wood Tap (GWT) and holds a Diploma of Health Science and Certificate IV in Remedial Massage from ACNM.

 

Daniel Gaudiello

Brisbane-born Daniel Gaudiello strapped on his first pair of dancing shoes at the age of six at the Johnny Young Talent School, then at Promenade Dance Studio. Later he completed the Queensland Dance School of Excellence and Queensland Ballet professional year before being accepted into The Australian Ballet School, where he participated as an exchange student with The National Ballet School of Canada and the School of American Ballet. Daniel joined The Australian Ballet in 2004 and in early 2007, on scholarship, participated in classes with some of the world’s finest ballet companies like The Royal Ballet, Het National in Amsterdam, Munich and Paris Opera. Daniel made his choreographic debut with a piece called ‘Notte in Bianco’ for the Australian Ballet in 2009, then South of Eden and Tristan and Isolde. Daniel was promoted to principal artist in 2010.
Daniel’s principal roles with The Australian Ballet include both Des Grieux and Lescaut in Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, Basilio in Rudolf Nureyev’s production of Don Quixote (2010), Petrouchka in Petrouchka (2009), the Prince in Alexei Ratmansky’s Cinderella, James in La Sylphide (2013), Siegfried in Stephen Baynes’ Swan Lake (2012), Franz in Peggy van Praagh’s Coppélia (2010), Romeo and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (2013), Don Jose in Carmen (2017) and works by Christopher Wheeldon, Wayne Macgregor, William Forsythe, Nacho Duato and Jiří Kylián. As a guest artist he has appeared with Houston Ballet, Singapore Dance Theatre, New Zealand Ballet, Queensland Ballet, West Australian Ballet and English National Ballet. He was the recipient of the 2011 Australian Dance Award for outstanding performance by a male dancer in Coppélia, a Green Room Award for Don Quixote, Telstra Ballet Dancer of the year and has been nominated for three Helpmann Awards.

 

Kate Sim

RAD: RTS, ARAD (Solo Seal)
Kate studied dance with Margaret Dixon in Brisbane before undertaking full-time studies with Prudence Bowen in Sydney and then with Anna Northcote, Maria Fay and Errol Addison in London. She is a former member of the Heidelberg Ballet Ensemble undertaking principal ballet roles as part of the dance-in-education tours. Kate is a qualified and highly experienced Royal Academy of Dance teacher specialising in Vocational Graded syllabus classes and open classical classes. She has been on staff at Queensland Dance School of Excellence for over 10 years and, since 2004, has been a tutor for the Royal Academy of Dance Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS).

 

Nicole Galea

Queensland Ballet from 1994 to 2005, following completion of her Bachelor of Arts (Dance) from Queensland University of Technology, and her first professional engagement with NAPAC Dance Company in Durban, South Africa. While at QUT she won the QUT Gold Medal for academic excellence and received a scholarship to attend the Royal Danish Ballet’s Bournonville Summer Academy in Copenhagen. Nicole has also completed a Master of Arts (Research) and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Middle Years) from Queensland University of Technology. Nicole is a fully qualified and registered Information RAD and CSTD regarding teacher, the and tutors choreographs, teaches and coaches for many dance schools across South East Queensland. She also takes pleasure in offering Queensland Ballet educational workshops and talks to various community groups throughout the state.

 

Tim Hill

B.A. Griffith University, ATCL Trinity College London, MFA Directing NIDA
Timothy Hill is a freelance director of musical theatre, plays, cabaret, dance, and film. In 2015, he completed a Master of Fine Arts Directing at NIDA. Recent directing credits include The Unreal/Real House Wives of The Gold Coast (HOTA/Matt Ward Entertainment) Wicked (Matt Ward Entertainment/HOTA) Reagan Kelly (Metro Arts) Fame (HOTA/Matt Ward Entertainment,) Spring Awakening (Underground Broadway 2018- Matilda Nomination for Best Director) and Bang Bang: Featuring Ronda Burchmore (TAM Presents/Brisbane Festival 2018), a sold out production of Rent (QPAC/Matt Ward Entertainment 2018) Wheel of Fortune (Metro Arts/TAM Presents 2018) This Is Our Youth (Underground Broadway 2018) Rent (Matt Ward Entertainment/Powerhouse 2017) new Australian Musical Showtrain (Federation University 2016) and Mary Poppins (Arts Centre Gold Coast 2016) Into The Woods (The Performers Studio/Arts Centre Gold Coast 2016), Cabaret, A Cabaret (The Performers Studio 2017). Other career highlights include; for Raw Metal: Metalworx (Writer/Assistant Director), Amped (Writer/Assistant Director), Funky Beats (Writer/Director – critically acclaimed national tour) and in Melbourne: From The Inside (Co-Director – Industry Dance), Evolution of Love (Collaboration – Writer/Co-Director), Time: A Story Of Youth (Project Y Writer/Co- Director) Electric Avenue (Troy Armstrong) Twist and Turns (Oscar Theatre Company – Director) and Off/On (Oscar Theatre Company – Director) Spring Awakening (Nida – Director). His directorial work in film includes film clip Gold for Triple J unearthed artist Donatachi in 2015. As assistant director Stranger I Am (NIDA- Craig Ilott) As dramaturg Left Behind, Uninvited Guest, Disconnect & Beautiful World (Merge Dance Theatre).

 

Adrian Burke

Exercise Scientist (ESSA), Bachelor of Exercise & Movement Science (QUT), Bachelor of Psychological Science (Griffith University), Pilates Reformer Instructor, Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCA)
Adrian is an Exercise & Movement Scientist and Pilates Reformer Instructor. Adrian’s passions and expertise lie in the areas of strength, conditioning, and flexibility for; dance and sport performance, general health and well-being, injury prevention, and improving movement and posture.

 

Chris Braithwaite

Chris has been a mover all his life, beginning in competitive gymnastics at 9 and continuing until 22. He successfully competed at national levels representing QLD for a number of years before then moving into partner and hand to hand acrobatics. At the same time Chris completed a Bachelor degree in exercise physiology. Dance classes then came next in Chris’ physical theatre development.
His dance styles also included Jazz, Ballet, hip hop and Contemporary.