CLASSICAL FACULTY
STEPHANIE GOLDHAN (KOLMIN) | @stephaniekolmin
Stephanie is a professional classical ballet soloist, who has recently returned to Australia from performing with several ballet companies overseas for the past seven years. She is a local girl, who attended Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts.
During her career as a ballerina, Stephanie has performed alongside several world renowned ballet stars such as Svetlana Zakharova, Jozef Varga, Anna Tsygankova, Dennis Nedak & Maria Seletskaja as well as worked with many international choreographers such as Radu Poklitaru, Jelena Pankova, Rafael Avnikjan, Gediminas Taranda & Ronald Savkovic.
Stephanie was granted the opportunity to study classical ballet at the prestigious Ballettschule Theater Basel, Switzerland in 2010. She received intense and detailed training in many ballet styles from Balanchine to Vaganova in a professional theatre under the watchful eye of BTB’s director, ex professional ballerina Amanda Bennett, whom also assumed artistic directorship of the Prix de Lausanne in 2012. She also studied Neoclassical & Modern Contemporary performing works by Duncan Rownes, Vitali Safronkine, Roderick Georg and Attila Kun.
Stephanie gained a wide range of training and knowledge from many teachers and guest teachers completing her studies with a diploma as a professional ballet dancer and being offered her first contract in Estonia where her career began.
Stephanie was the first ever Australian to tour and dance as a Soloist artist with the Imperial Russian Ballet. Her debut in the role as “Cupid” from “Don Quixote” gained media attention which resulted in radio, magazine and newspaper interviews around the country. A critique noted during a performance: "A standout was also Stephanie Goldhahn who had captivating stage presence and was a delight to watch, executing her solo as Cupid with an ear-to-ear smile. I couldn’t fault her delicately soft landings and elegance in gliding across stage almost entirely en pointe.” After touring with the Russian ballet Stephanie and her husband Daniil danced together as soloists in the National Theatre Belgrade performing many full length classical ballets giving her a worldly appreciation and history of her craft.
Stephanie has successfully completed her RAD examinations up to Advanced 2, receiving distinction in all grades. She taught on occasions overseas and throughout Sydney on her returns to Australia.
REBEKAH HOODLESS | @rebekahsarahhoodless
With over 10 years professional experience, Rebekah is a freelance choreographer and RAD Registered teacher. Rebekah received her early training in the UK studying all genres of dance and the performing arts. Realising teaching and choreography was her passion, Rebekah continued her higher education at the Royal Academy of Dance Headquarters London where she successfully completed her BA(Hons) in Ballet Education with First Class Honours.
Alongside studying and passing her Licentiate qualification (LRAD), Rebekah successfully passed all RAD examinations including Advanced 2 and upon graduation was offered jobs around the globe.
Rebekah's travels brought her to Australia which she now calls home. She has been fortunate enough to work with many wonderful studios and hundreds of talented dancers around NSW & Victoria, specialising in RAD exam preparation and competition choreography.
Rebekah also specialises in Glenn Wood Tap, Progressing Ballet Technique, Contemporary Technique, Musical Theatre and Vocal Coaching.
Rebekah is passionate about delivering a professional, inclusive and supportive practice of dance that enables students to reach their own individual creative potential in technique, strength and artistry.
AYSHA AYDIN | @ayshaydin
Aysha began ballet classes at the age of 3 at Joanne Grace School of Dance, where she completed her training in R.A.D Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary Hip Hop, Tap and National Character. Aysha completed her Advanced 2 RAD ballet exam with Distinction whilst also gaining her CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance.
Her dance success spans many years with highlights such as being a part of The Australian Ballet School Interstate training program (5 Years), Finalist at the Youth American Grand Prix NYC, Genee Dance Challenge SYD Regional winner, Child cast of the Western Australia ballet Company Canberra tour, La Fille mal Gardee as well as Child cast Russian Imperial Ballet Company Wollongong tour, Nutcracker.
Aysha has numerous Eisteddfod accomplishments including City of Sydney Eisteddfod 5x Gold Medal winner. She has had past successful acceptance to Prix De New York, Classical Track, Elmhurst ballet Summer School and The Brisbane International Contemporary dance Prix.
Aysha is currently studying her RAD Solo Seal award, is part of the WHSPA Pre professional Dance Company and is an Ambassador for Pure Dynamics Photography.
Aysha is ecstatic to be joining TJS Dance Academy and hopes to share her love of dance, safe practices and passion for choreography with all of our students.