Our team

The Goodhew Dance team of qualified and friendly dance

instructors have a range of skills they can share with our students.

DISCOVER GOODHEW DANCE

Goodhew Dance is one of the leading dance institutions in Sydney’s inner suburbs. At our studio, we aim to encourage a widespread love of dance, welcoming children and adults who can’t help but feel the rhythm!

As a family operated business established in 1989, we are so proud of our students, their lifetime friendships and everything they achieve.

ABOUT GOODHEW DANCE

Located in Alexandria, Goodhew Dance is a comprehensive dance school for children of all ages. We offer a wide range of styles so our students can choose one or a myriad of styles and be taught in a professional but fun, and engaging way.

Our studio was established by the Goodhew sisters, Mandie, Mylie and Melanie. Over thirty years, we have built a reputation not only for outstanding dance training but for an environment where every student feels at home.

Past students now return to Goodhew and to bring their young children to classes. We are excited to have created a studio which so many local residents love to come back to.

Join us today with a free trial week and introduce your child to our wonderful world of dance, friendship and fun! Don’t forget to ask us about the Active Kids and Creative Kids vouchers when you enrol.

DANCE IS THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL

OUR MANIFESTO

At Goodhew Dance, our MANIFESTO is:

“We strive to create a family that is inclusive and supportive, fosters a passion for dance, engages in the wider community and provides quality teaching and training beyond dance”

OUR VALUES

FAMILY…..We develop a community spirit and create a family within our dance school with life long friendships, memories and support

EQUALITY…..Goodhew Dance is an inclusive environment where all are treated equally with respect and a sense of belonging

SUPPORT…..We create a safe, caring and supportive environment

QUALITY TEACHING BEYOND DANCE…..Goodhew Dance provides quality teaching that stretches beyond dance by striving to guide our students to build confidence, resilience, skills, and values for life and to enhance their personal growth

PASSION…..Inspiring a passion and love of dance to express and foster creativity, performance and artistry

WIDER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT…..We aim to be a positive presence in our wider community by supporting local community events and participating in initiatives that contribute to a sustainable environment

meet the staff

The Goodhew Dance team of qualified and friendly dance

instructors have a range of skills they can share with our students.

Studios

250+

Students

50+

Weekly Classes

OUR OWNERS

Mandie Goodhew

QUALIFICATIONS-

Licentiate - Cecchetti Ballet Australia & Advanced Diploma in Jazz & Tap - Australasian Dance Association (ADA) I’m the School Administrative Manager at Australia Street Infants School

I have a passion for passing on my love of all things dance, being surrounded by my sisters and all of our lovely Goodhew Staff who are also considered family!

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS MANDIE:

I have 2 beautiful grandchildren - Jo & Harry

Mylie Goodhew

QUALIFICATIONS -

BEd Physical & Health Education, Cecchetti Associate Diploma, ADA Advanced Diploma in Jazz, Tap & Classical ballet, Acrobatic Arts- Level 1.

I love working with my sisters! I also love that we have wonderful families in our Studio who see the value in Dance Education and the life skills and enrichment it gives toddlers, children, teens and adults of all ages

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS MYLIE:

I have 2 Staffys - Buzz and Bonnie

Melanie Goodhew

QUALIFICATIONS -

ADA qualifications, BSEd (Bach of Education Secondary) Mum of 3, Assist in our Steel Construction Co & Renovation Flip Co

I love expressing my passion For Dance & Performing and getting the opportunity to pass that on each and everyday at our studio.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS MELANIE:

I play golf and own a Harley Davidson Motorbike!

OUR TEAM

RUBY MACLURE

QUALIFICATIONS -

ADA Pre Elementary Tap Accreditations, READY SET DANCE, BALLET AND ACRO Teacher, Certificate IV in dance at Ettingshausens Pro (2021), Dream Show Business Short Course through the Dream Dance Company (2022), Currently working as a commercial dancer.

I love teaching at Goodhew because of the amazing relationship I have not only with my peers and students, but also with the other teachers and loving owners of this Goodhew Dance. It is the highlight of my week to come and pass on my knowledge of dance to my students and watch them grow and improve every week. Goodhew is like a second home to me.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS RUBY: Most people don’t know that my middle name is Starr! – Ruby Starr Maclure

BRITTANY ABELA

QUALIFICATIONS -

Cert IV in Dance, ADA Elementary Tap and Jazz, Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (HONOURS) Criminology.

I love getting to watch kids that I have been teaching since Pre Primary, grow up to be amazing performers. It's really special to be a part of.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT MISS BRITTANY: Most people don't know that I collect all of the tickets from every musical that I have been to!

ANA MARIA BELO

QUALIFICATIONS -

Bachelor of Dramatic Arts in Acting, Currently an Actor on tv, film, theatre and musical theatre.

What I love about Goodhew is how I much everyone seems like they are part of a big family. It is so rewarding to feel as if I am a part of something that students come to and not one grow as performers, but also as people.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS ANA: I can lip read across a room!

DANIELA JOLEZ

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ready Set Dance Teacher (Silver level), Currently studying a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced studies (Media and Communications) at the University of Sydney.

I love being able to be a part of a big supportive family, and it is so rewarding to watch the kids improve and to see how happy dance makes them!

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS DANIELA: I used to play the clarinet and performed with a band at the opera house when I was 11!

BRITTANY ABELA

QUALIFICATIONS -

Cert IV in Dance, ADA Elementary Tap and Jazz, READY SET DANCE and READY SET BALLET Accreditation, Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (HONOURS) Criminology I love getting to be a part of the journey’s of the students we see grow up at the studio and become not just amazing performers but amazing people. This was something I experienced for myself growing up at Goodhew and its really special to be a part of.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS BRITTANY:

I collect all of the tickets from every musical that I have been to!

CHLOE BORER

QUALIFICATIONS -

ADA Pre Elementary Tap and Jazz; Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet and Ready Set Acro Certification. 3rd Year of a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Maths/English) at USYD, also working as a School Learning Support Officer at Randwick Girls HS as well as an assistant choreographer and assistant music director for the Randwick Girls and Boys HS Show.

I love watching the students grow! Getting to see them at the very beginning of their dancing journey in Ready Set Dance and then fostering that love of dance throughout the grade classes is so unbelievably rewarding. It's so fulfilling to see all of them become a part of our Goodhew family.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS CHLOE: I have a dog called Marshmallow!

LEXIE MAV

QUALIFICATIONS – READY SET DANCE Teacher

Currently studying CUA50113 Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) @ Brent Street. I love that Goodhew is a very family

orientated dance school. It feels like my second home and the friendships I’ve made through this studio are friendships for life.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS LEXIE:

I love doing makeup. The art of transforming the face is another creative outlet for me.

DANEILA JOLEZ

QUALIFICATIONS -

Ready Set Dance Teacher (Silver level), Currently studying a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced studies (Media and Communications) at the University of Sydney.

I love being able to be a part of a big supportive community of people, and it is so rewarding to watch the kids improve and to see how much joy dancing brings them!

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS DANIELA: I used to play the clarinet and performed with a band at the opera house when I was 11!

LEXIE MAV

QUALIFICATIONS -

Cert IV in Dance, Diploma in Dance and Performing Arts, Full time performing arts course and distance education.

I love that Goodhew is a very family orientated dance school. It feels like my second home and the friendships I've made through this studio are friendships for life.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS LEXIE: I love to do makeup!

GENEVIEVE BEVILACQUA

QUALIFICATIONS – ADA Elementary Jazz and Tap

Miss Gen has been a part of our Goodhew family for an epic 30 years! Her favourite style of dance is Tap. Miss Gen loves the family feel at the studio and how encouraging and passionate everyone is about dance and teaching. She loves passing on her passion and some great life skills to her students, watching their hard work flourish!

MADELINE AGIUS

QUALIFICATIONS -

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Mathematics Major) and Masters of Teaching (Mathematics and History) both from USYD. Currently also working as a high school mathematics teacher

The strong sense of community and belonging in the studio and the core values that underpin the Goodhew family!

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS MADDIE: I am a big fan of Harry Potter!

LEYTON HOLMES

QUALIFICATIONS -

Ready Set Dance Qualified Teacher, Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts at Ed5 International, Currently internationally touring with Miss Saigon the Musical.

I love teaching at Goodhew because of the encouraging and friendly environment that is maintained by all students and teachers, showing their support and love for one another.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MR LEYTON: I began dancing at the age of 2 and see ballet and its technique as a strong foundation for the majority of other dance styles creating a well rounded performer. I also love burgers!

EMMA JOHNS

QUALIFICATIONS -

Certificate IV in Dance, Diploma of Musical Theatre, Bachelor in Dance, Masters of Teaching Secondary (current)Casual high school dance teacher, studying Masters part time, Pilates instructor

I love that Goodhew feels like a family - everyone is so caring and supports each other. I love instilli

ng that same feeling with my students.

SOMETHING MOST YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS EMMA:

I can speak sign language! My mother is deaf so I learnt to speak conversational Auslan as a child

TYLA LEO

QUALIFICATIONS -

Acrobatic Arts Level 1 Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management (end of 2024 completion) IASCF Level 1 Cheer/Tumble Coach Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business.

I am a Lawyer who practices in Personal Injuries Law.

I love the passion, energy and hard work that every student shows and the family culture at Goodhew. It inspires me as a teacher to come and put my all into each and every lesson here at Goodhew Dance!

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS TYLA:

I love to play touch football!

MICAELA SACCO-TRANTER

QUALIFICATIONS - Certificate IV in dance & Diploma in Musical Theatre, READY SET DANCE and READY SET BALLET Accreditation I love teaching at Goodhew because I love all the passionate kids. Teaching at Goodhew puts a smile on my face every-time. The environment is so friendly and welcoming and everyone always works hard and has a fun time doing it.

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT MISS MICAELA:

Most people don’t know that I like to draw in my spare time, its very fun!

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF DANCE

Foster a love of dance in an upbeat, positive environment. As a student, your child will grow their confidence and abilities while making friends for life. Get started with a free trial week today. We are Active Kids and Creative Kids Providers so use your vouchers for up to $300 credit each calendar year.

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WHY JOIN GOODHEW DANCE?

BEAUTIFUL, MODERN STUDIOS

Convenient location with fully equipped facilities

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

All students have the chance to star on stage and experience the thrill of a live performance in our annual showcase.

FOCUS ON FRIENDSHIP

We foster a positive and welcoming environment across age groups.

RANGE OF CLASSES TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE

A range of classes and styles on both weekdays and weekends

FAMILY BUSINESS

Goodhew has been owned and operated by the Goodhew sisters for over 30 years.

DEDICATED TEACHERS

Our faculty is committed to helping each student foster a lifelong love of dance.

Testimonials

I just want to say a massive “Thank you” to all of you for making Sunday Amazing! I’ve been involved as a student and a teacher and a mum in concerts and you guys nailed it! It was so professionally run and executed and the costumes were just awesome! The best part though was that Angel had a ball!

Jo O.

I just wanted to send you a big thank you for nurturing my girl’s love of dance, from a tiny tot, through testing teens to teaching and now Disneyland Paris. The Goodhew Dance Family has been a great foundation not only in dance but life confidence

Kelly W.

ADDRESS

4/85 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria NSW 2015

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