Jazz dance is an umbrella term encompassing several different styles of dance that became popular in the early 20th-century. Though jazz dance has mixed roots extending back through both African and European traditions, it’s a uniquely American creation, which developed simultaneously with jazz music in New Orleans.

Dance Central follows the Southern Federation of Dance Syllabus which offers progressive up-to-date examinable jazz and tap designed to develop musicality and quality of performance. The syllabi are both danced to contemporary music. Each syllabus is challenging, stimulating and allows teachers to build students’ skills and sustain their interest in their chosen style of dance.

Jazz

 ARAD RAD RTS
RAD Ballet

Elissa began ballet in Sydney at age 7 with Aina Reega and then Prudence Bowen , achieving Advanced and Solo Seal at 15. She then competed at the Genee Competion and the Prix de Lausanne before joining the Australian Ballet School for 3 years after which she joined the Australian Opera Ballet and completed my Diploma of teaching with the RAD ( Dist.)

Elissa  has taught RAD Ballet in Sydney, Brisbane , Gold Coast, Stanthorpe , Armidale, Moree and Toowoomba  and teaches from Preschool through to adult ballet.

Elissa has completed her Royal Academy of Dance Examiner’s training program and tours around Australia and other parts of the world examining various RAD students.

ARAD RAD RTS CBTS MSFD CERT IV Pilates (Matwork), CERT IV
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Caroline has been teaching at Dance Central since opening in February
2002 and as of 1 July 2022 became the new Principal and Owner. In 2004 Caroline completed her RAD Advanced 2 Exam. She has completed her Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies with the Royal Academy of Dance and her Jazz Teacher’s Certificate with Southern Federation of Dance. She has completed her Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies with the Royal Academy of Dance and her Jazz Teacher’s Certificate with Southern Federation of Dance. She also holds a Cert IV in Pilates (Matwork) and Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management.

MSFD (Jazz)
Hip Hop, SFD Jazz, RSD, RSB, RSM, RSA and Velocity Company Director

Bec developed her love of dance from the young age of 4 when she started classes at a local studio. She was one of Dance Central’s first students in 2002 and developed her passion for teaching after assisting in junior classes. She completed her level 10 jazz exam in 2009 and went on to gain her Southern Federation of Dance Jazz Teaching Certificate in 2010. She has been teaching at the studio since 2009 in the genres of jazz and hip hop. Bec has been our company mistress since 2013 and a member of our performance company Velocity since its beginning back in 2002.

Jazz Level 7 | 12-13 Yrs

Air conditioning

Sound System

Sprung floors

Public transport

Wifi

Car Parking

Dance Central is a leading dance school at 3 Taylor Street, Toowoomba, just minutes from the CBD with easy parking. In 2026, we proudly celebrate 25 years of inspiring local dancers. Our purpose-built studio features three spacious sprung-floor studios, student dressing facilities and a welcoming parent waiting area. We provide a safe, supportive environment where students from walking age to adults grow in confidence, skill and creativity, whether dancing for fun or exams. Qualified teachers deliver high-quality training in RAD Ballet, SFD Jazz & Tap, Contemporary (Rambert), Hip Hop, Music Theatre, Acro, Conditioning, Silver Swans Ballet and Pilates. We also offer the full Ready Set Dance preschool program and are Toowoomba’s only studio delivering the complete syllabus.

Dance school

Ready Set Dance

Kinder

Technique

Cirque & Aerial

Lyrical

Ballet

Contemporary 

Hip Hop

Adult Dance

Cheer

Acrobatics

Musical Theatre

Other

Cert IV in Dance Teaching and Management

Jen Murray is a dance artist, teacher, choreographer and producer originally from Calgary, Canada. After attending the National Ballet School in Toronto at the age of 13, Jen returned to Calgary and apprenticed with the Alberta Ballet Company while still in high school. She then shifted her focus to contemporary dance and attended the 3 year professional training program at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre as a scholarship student. Upon graduation Jen moved to Vancouver where she worked with a wide array of contemporary dance companies, touring across Canada and into the United States. Jen also undertook a yoga teacher training program, and has been a certiﬁed yoga teacher for 12 years. 

ARAD RAD RTS
RAD Ballet

Jacqueline Hoole ARAD is a highly accomplished teacher in the dance industry. She is R.A.D. qualified with over 30 years teaching experience, reaching the level of Solo Seal as a student. Her main area of expertise is teaching/coaching classical ballet class, syllabus and exam preparation, national character, repertoire, private coaching and solo/group preparation for eisteddfods and competition.

ARAD RAD RTS
RAD Ballet

Kayli began dancing at the age of 3 at the Bollard School of Dance in Sydney under the guidance of Margaret and Belinda Kirkness. She completed examinations to Advanced level in ballet tap and Jazz under the Australian Teachers of Dancing Syllabus. Kayli competed at state and interstate level in the ATOD Scholarships winning a number of awards including a bursary to further her tertiary training. 

Kayli holds a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, a current blue card/WWCC and first aid certificate. She also has a love of nutrition and Pilates and has obtained an Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine and certificates in Matwork, Reformer and Barre Pilates.

RAD Ballet, Ready Set Ballet & Ready Set Dance

Hip Hop Level 1, Beginners Jazz/Hip Hop Combo


Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet, Ready Set Acro & SFD Jazz

RAD RTS, Dip Fitness

Kerri developed her love of dance under the enthusiastic instruction of Mrs Young. A love of fitness and movement led to Kerri’s extensive experience as a Fitness and Pilates Instructor. Her continued love of dance motivated Kerri to join Dance Central in 2004. After a few years of immersion in the RAD curriculum, Kerri undertook training towards a RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies completed in 2010. Since joining the teaching staff at Dance Central, Kerri has been able to combine her skills as a class teacher, with a long term love of ballet, to develop new generations of classical ballet students. Kerri has the following fabulous qualifications!

Jazz Level 7 | 12-13 Yrs

Jazz Level 7 | 12-13 Yrs

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