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Yvette Lee is a choreographer, creative director and creative producer who has become renowned as one of the most versatile creatives in Australia. She is renowned for her work in television, theatre and live touring events. 

Yvette’s television credits include Dancing with Stars , Asia’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance, Australian Idol, Neighbours, The Masked Singer, Dance Boss, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and the ARIA Awards. 

Yvette has choreographed musical theatre productions such as ‘In the Heights’,  Rock of Ages, Shout - The Legend of the Wild One ,Dusty - The Original Pop Diva, Sweet Charity, Managing Carmen, and Just the Ticket.

Her music industry credits include choreography for major music labels Sony, Universal &Warner for artists such as; Guy Sebastian,  Zara Larsson, Samantha Jade, Jessica Mauboy, Ricki Lee, Tim Campbell and Bobby Fox.

Yvette has also worked on a range of live events including; the AFL Grand Final with Robbie Williams and the Victorian State School Spectacular. She loves working as artistic director for VDF and has recently launched her own activewear range by Energetiks. 

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Yvette Lee is a choreographer, creative director and creative producer who has become renowned as one of the most versatile creatives in Australia. She is renowned for her work in television, theatre and live touring events. 

Yvette’s television credits include Dancing with Stars , Asia’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance, Australian Idol, Neighbours, The Masked Singer, Dance Boss, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and the ARIA Awards. 

Yvette has also worked on a range of live events including; the AFL Grand Final with Robbie Williams and the Victorian State School Spectacular. She loves working as artistic director for VDF and has recently launched her own activewear range by Energetiks. 

 Join Charlie as she asks the hard questions in this performer profile.
Find out all the things you have always wanted to know about your favourite performers, but never had the chance to ask.

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Soraya Zapata’s love for dancing started when she began taking classes at Sher's Studio of Modern Dance at the young age of 3. She continued her training at WHSPA (Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts) as a dance student. During her time there Soraya was thrilled to be given the role of a featured dancer Schools Spectacular.

She was also company member of The Forge Tap Project and is a member of ‘Girls on Tap’. In January 2018, Soraya was honoured to obtain a position in the Dream Creative Oz and was given the opportunity to perform along with the Dream Dance Company at the Australian Dance Festival. In 2019, whilst completing her CERT IV in dance at Village Nation Soraya was given the opportunity to be a featured Dancer in Guy Sebastian’s hit single ‘Choir.

Soraya was successful in gaining a contract with Royal Carribean cruise line as a dancer and left for Miami in December 2019 unfortunately due to COVID19 had to returned home earlier than planned. She loved performing and misses it but is enjoying being back at home auditioning for roles and teaching. 

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Jeff  Dimitriou is a megahouse Industry choreographer, director, and artist.
He  is renowned for the energy and passion he instills within and around him in projects  that include Film, Television, World Ceremonies, Theatre, Live events, and art installations. 
Jeff has an extensive list of film and television credits including ; Schitt’s Creek, The Next Step, Blues Clues & You, ODD Squad, Anne of Green Gables, Lucky Seven, Carrie, Degrassi: Next Class, Hellcats, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Saga, Mirror, Mirror, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and SuckerPunch. 
Jeff was named Head Choreographer of the 2015 Pan American Games Closing Ceremonies and the 2015 Parapan Opening Ceremonies.
He was a key member of the choreography team with the critically acclaimed Cirque Du Soleil, where they choreographed and directed the 2012 Opening Ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup in Azerbaijan. 
Jeff has created his own company and serves as Artistic Director/CEO of JDX Entertainment.
Whilst Jeff has had a career filled with incredible achievements it is the struggles and challenges behind these achievements  that will have you captivated. This is an honest and raw interview about the person behind the strong and serious exterior. Join us for this inspirational insight into Jeff Dimitriou.

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Jeff Dimitriou is a dancer, choreographer, director, company owner and artist. He has been involved in incredible projects including working on; The Next Step, Odd Squad, Anne of Green Gables, Lucky Seven, Hellcats, So You Think You Can Dance, Sucker Punch, Twilight; the Breaking Dawn Saga and Mirror Mirror. 
Here is your chance to get to know the man behind the amazing choreography and dancing. Charlie asks Jeff the tough questions including; his favourite ice cream, favourite board game and the dance style he finds the hardest. She even gets introduced to Jeff's pet dog Marty. 
Learn facts you never knew about your favourite people in the Performing Arts industry with Charlie's quick fire round of questions. 
Jeff's full interview will be available this Saturday in episode 85 of Dance Matters Podcast.

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Isobel Kinnear is an 18 year old dancer with the world at her feet.Currently training at Brent Street Studios Isobel has a wealth of experience for such a young age. She has been crowned both Showcase Dancer of the Year and Get The Beat National winner. Isobel has travelled overseas to compete and dance on a number of occasions. Recently she was signed to Presley Management, a fresh direction for Jeep Management. She is currently gearing up for her performance in The Dream Dance Companies Iconic show alongside other guests including; Elle Dimos, Paris Cavanagh and Mitch Wynter.

Isobel is a down to earth, humble and joyous person to talk to. We can’t wait to see where her journey leads her. 

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Lisa Anne Hammer is the Director and Founder of TDC The Dance Company in Melbourne.

With a background in acrobatics and all areas of dance training, Lisa identified a gap in the dance studio market for technique-focused training for dancers who aspire to dance on a more “serious” level. She launched TDC in 2010 as a dedicated training facility to develop dancers using her own unique methods and approaches to performing arts training. 

With an Honours Degree in Child Psychology from The University of Melbourne, Lisa’s unique perspective, experience and abilities with children of all ages allows her to get the very most out of them - in and out of the studio.

Lisa has a true passion for connecting with and training eager students to help realise their potential as performing artists - which is demonstrated year after year with TDC and the talent it produces.

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Dustin Wolf is a professional dancer and choreographer from Canada. He has stared in film/television, national commercials, modelling, print, and product design. Dustin has appeared in Netflix’s Julie and the Phantoms and the latest upcoming film from Disney, Sneakerella. Over the course of his career, Dustin has accumulated many acclaimed recognitions and awards. Having been awarded the titles of junior, teen and Mr. Dance of Canada, NYCDA junior and senior male outstanding dancer, JUMP VIP, multiple highest scoring soloist, and many more. Dustin was scouted at the NYCDA nationals where he was awarded a prestigious dance scholarship to attend Point Park University. Dustin then moved to Los Angeles where he was scouted and signed by one of the top talent agencies. During his time in LA, Dustin trained and worked under some of the best in the business. He is currently working with various studios, nationally and internationally as a teacher and choreographer.

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Dustin Wolf is a professional dancer and choreographer from Canada. He has stared in film/television, national commercials, modelling, print, and product design. Dustin has appeared in Netflix’s Julie and the Phantoms and the latest upcoming film from Disney, Sneakerella.
Here is your chance to get to know the man behind this amazing career as Charlie asks the tough questions such as what is your favorite song  and what is the worst food you have ever eaten. 
Learn facts you never knew about your favourite dancers with Charlie’s quick fire questions. 
Find out more about this amazing Canadian before his full interview is released on Saturday in episode  82 of Dance Matters Podcast.

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Chris Haines is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher. He began his training at the Vanessa Lee Dance Academy in Wollongong, a school where he now teaches future generations of performers. Chris completed his Certificate IV in Performing Arts at Brent Street Studios before embarking on an exciting journey as a featured dance on Carnival Cruise Lines.

Chris has also performed in the Ben Hur Arena Spectacular, The Island Of Doctor Moron, the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Gone Too Soon, So You Think You Can Dance Australia, Dance Academy and Bonnie Lythgoe’s Cinderella.

Chris is passionate about sharing his training, knowledge and experience with the next generation of dancers.