Meet our Staff
Derralie Coonan CSTD
Principal/Director
Derralie is the Owner and Principal at Dance Majic, proudly providing dance tuition for over 40 years. Educated in all styles of dance, she aims to develop well-rounded,versatile dancers. Her focus is to effectively instil a confidence in her students to succeed not only on stage, but also in life!
CSTD Teaching Diploma (Tap), CSTD Teaching Diploma (Theatrical), CSTD Jazz Award (Honors), Ready Set Move Accreditation, Ready Set Dance Accreditation, Ready Set Ballet Accreditation, Ready Set Acro Accreditation.
Amy Forbes
Assistant Principal, Ready Set Teacher, Senior Teacher
Amy’s passion for dance began as a young girl, learning ballet from her grandmother, a CSTD Examiner. Over the years she has trained in many different styles of dance and currently teaches Ready Set Move, Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet, Ready Set Acro, Senior Jazz and CSTD Examinations. Amy has been on DanceMajic’s teaching staff for 23 years, teaching students from toddlers to senior dancers.
Jazz Award (Honors), CSTD Teaching Diploma (Tap), Ready Set Move Teacher of the Year 2024, Ready Set Move Accreditation, Ready Set Dance Accreditation, Ready Set Ballet Accreditation, Ready Set Acro Accreditation.
Jacinta Patti
Examination Specialist, Junior,Intermediate & Senior Teacher
Jacinta joined DanceMajic's teaching team in 2009. Beginning dance at four years old, Jacinta has learned and performed a variety of dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and more. As a teacher, she is focused on giving her students a strong foundation in correct dance techniques, as well as developing performance quality for both examinations and our Annual Showcase.
CSTD Jazz Award (Honors), CSTD Teaching Diploma (Tap).
Natalie Carroll
Ready Set Teacher
Natalie began her dance journey in 2002 as a tiny dancer at DanceMajic. She has always had a strong passion for performing on stage and loves supporting dancers to reach their fullest potential. Natalie has completed many years of examinations in various styles of dance and has just completed her teacher’s diploma.
CSTD Teaching Diploma (Tap), Ready Set Move Accreditation, Ready Set Dance Accreditation, Ready Set Ballet Accreditation, Ready Set Acro Accreditation.
Keira Gibson
Ready Set Teacher
Keira started dancing at DanceMajic in 2005 at the age of two and is currently a senior dancer, where she trains in a range of styles. Keira has completed numerous CSTD exams, particularly jazz and tap. She began assisting classes in 2018 and loves getting to see all the improvements of younger students!
Ready Set Move Accreditation, Ready Set Dance Accreditation, Ready Set Ballet Accreditation, Ready Set Acro Accreditation.
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ADDRESS
31 a Waratah St , Thomastown Victoria/Australia 3074
Mon – Wed : 8:00am – 06:00pm
Thu – Sat : 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday : Closed
About
Dancemajic is a children's dance studio located in Thomastown with an award-winning team dedicated to providing the best dance instruction whilst also empowering tomorrow's leaders.
Opening Hours
Mon – Wed : 8:00am – 06:00pm
Thu – Sat : 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday : Closed
ADDRESS: 31 a Waratah St , Thomastown Victoria/Australia 3074
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0409 196 139
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