Shynea is the Principal & Founder of Melbourne Dancesport Academy. Shas a very extensive dancing background and has been involved in the dancing world for over 30 years.

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Shynea completed her first Australian Dancing Society (ADS) Examination when she was 4 years old and started dancing in competitions at 5, where she won every event she participated in. At 9 years of age she started to compete more seriously and with her dance partners she was a National and State Champion in Juvenile, Junior & Youth over all 3 styles.

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At 19, Shynea decided to turn Professional and move to Tasmania to dance and compete with Andrew Palmer. Together they were Australian Professional Latin Finalists and Southern Cross Professional Latin Champions. They also travelled to England to compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival. It was in Tasmania that Shynea's love for teaching really developed and she knew that she wanted to work with children, young dancers and adults to help them to develop into the best dancers they can be. 

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Shynea has been teaching Latin, Ballroom & New Vogue for over 15 years and has trained many of Australia's top couples and dancers. 

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Shynea has also studied Classical  Ballet, National Character Dance, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Cultural Dance and Hip. For 13 years Shynea learnt from Ms Karen Stephens and completed all her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Examinations with Honours & High Distinction. 

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Shynea is available for: 

• Dancesport Private Lessons

• Dancesport Group Classes

• Choreography: Shows, Group/Troupe Dances, Solos & Performances

• Adjudicating: Latin & Ballroom Championship Adjudicator

• Workshops & Lectures