
MELANIE HITCHCOCK Melanie is the Director of Caramell Dance Studio. She has been dancing for over twenty years and for the last ten years Melanie has focused on developing her street styles including: Hiphop, Breaking, Locking, House and Krumping. Melanie’s versatility has been enhanced by her background in: Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Singing, Acting and Musical Theatre. Melanie spent time in New York and Los Angeles in 2005 training with many of the best dancers and choreographers In the USA, as well as absorbing the street culture at the Rock Steady Crew’s 28th Anniversary. Melanie has been teaching dance for well over 10 years and is currently in high demand and is respected as one of Sydney’s leading and most experienced dancers, choreographers and teachers. Having Started Caramell crew in 2002 and winning many dance competitions over the years, Melanie now focuses on passing on her success and training the next generation of professional dancers in Sydney and across Australia to make sure that Australia is on the map on an international level. Performance/choreographic work include: The Opening of the Urban Music Awards 2006/2007, Big day out, Battle of the year, Sleazeball, Corporate entertainment for Hewlard Packard, Apple Ipod, Telstra. Artists include Amanda Perez, Israel, Selwyn, Random, Lordz of the fly, Maya Jupiter, Foreign Heights, Sneaky sound system and Joseph Gatehau.	BJ CONCEPCION Dancing for a good 10 years or so - BJ likes to think of himself as a self-made choreographer/freestyler. Primarily learning from what he has seen and experienced out in the streets, and mimicking styles from hiphop monsters such as Twitch, Marty Kudelka, Shaun Evaristo etc. - Isolation/hybrid style hip hop is his first love. As he Started off initially as a popper, and branched off to lyrical/hiphop - BJ aims to constantly learn new styles to add to his versatility as a freestyler/choreographer, as he is a big believer in adding the foundations of each individual dance style to his pieces. He has always been known to have a great ear for music, and this shows in his intricate style of movement. BJ is an original member of the dance crew Groovesteps and has been part of various others such as Lemmings, Sneaker Pimps and B'kinki. He has entered and placed a fair few competitions such as KUTD, Elite, Looze Control, and taking 1st place at Groove Hills 08 with his past all-boys group PSYKE. He has also performed at various events and functions including LIVID, has done some podium work for NY101, Danced in video clips for extremely talented Nufirm artists such as Richard Tanumi & Tarina, and has learnt from some of the most well-known International hip-hop choreographers such as Teresa Espinosa, Gigi Torres, Kenny Wormald, Tracey Seiler/Bianca Vallar from Choreo Cookies & Sho-tyme. He also has recently collaborated/taught a workshop with amazing UK choreographer Jasmine Saulo. He absolutely loves to set himself apart from the majority, and hopes to show that modestly through his work. Choreographic influences include Lando wilkins, Lyle Beniga, Shaun evaristo, Twitch, Phillip Chbeeb & Salah.	BLAKE WATERHOUSE COMING SOON!


BRAD SPARGO Brad has been dancing for over 20 years. Having trained at Brent Street Full time and McDonald’s College Sydney. Some of his performance experience includes Baz Luhrmanns ‘Moulin Rouge’, Brad Performed on Royal Caribbean International cruiselines for almost 6 years traveling the world. He will also represent Austraila in Las Vegas as apart of the International All Stars Cheer Federations with ‘Phoenix All Stars’ in 2010. Brad teaches Jazz and Contemporary classes at Caramell Dance Studio. His classes are fun, they keep you fit develop your technique and will help your dance style grow in many ways. From style though to strength and presentation.	CHRIS BAMFORD Chris a started training at Hornsby dance centre at a young age, where he studied jazz, tap, ballet, and contemporary. Chris studied singing under the highly acclaimed, Richard Morfew, who teaches at the Conservatorium of Music. Chris also furthered these studies at the acclaimed Newtown High School of performing arts. After high school Chris completed his full time certificate IV in performing arts at ED5 International. He then won a scholarship with the I Love Dance association to go and study and perform in Las Vegas. Chris has worked professionally as a recording artist and performer for kids show’s such as the Jitterbugs and has done numerous cabaret gigs throughout Sydney. Chris’s dancing experience has included taping with tap dogs in opening ceremony, as well as back up dancer in Hand In Hand, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and has performed in numerous fashion and bridal expos. Chris’s teaching and choreography credits include: Waves Of Awareness, a Tsunami benefit concert for the Indonesian consulate, many musical societies across Sydney, the Jitter bugs Show, Hornsby dance centre , Upstage Performing Arts School, Northbridge Dance Academy, and is currently the resident choreographer for Penny Presents Charitable Productions, Chris is currently furthering his studies with dance teaching and is completing his certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management with Dance Vision Australia.	DARYL ‘DMO’ MORANTE Originally from Brisbane, D.Mo has developed into one of Brisbane’s sought out choreographers and has recently relocated to Sydney to share his unique style and to dance among the best in the dance industry of Australia. D.Mo has been in the entertainment industry since he was 5. He has experience as cultural and modern dancer, creative director for concerts/beauty pageants, Master of Ceremonies, choreographer for various dance teams/video clips/corporate shows and a teacher at the best studios in Brisbane. In 2009 D.Mo took many classes to improve himself as a dancer. Attending all the hip hop and jazz international workshops and learning from renowned contemporary and ballet dancers. It is now 2010 and he is surprising everyone with his new developed Hip Hop style. D.Mo is currently the creative director for rising star Cat Thompson so look out for his work on this artist.


DION ARLOTTA COMING SOON!	DON NAPOLAN The ever entertaining Don was inspired to dance by the early b-boys of the 80's. You'll remember him from the last two seasons of SYTYCD, first getting to the Top 50, then the Top 40. And Recently top 20 Don Trains and performs with his crew SKB and loves to teach Bboying to people of all ages. He sees his showmanship and stage comfort as his greatest strengths. His favourite dancers are Kelly Abby and American b-boy Remind.	JACK WARDANA Poppin’ Jack has been dancing for nine years and has focused specifically on the style of Popping for six years. He focuses on learning new styles to advance his knowledge and works hard to keep his dancing true to its origins whilst being as versatile as possible. Jack has entered a number of dance competitions and performed at various events and functions including the Nickelodean Kids Choice Awards. Poppin’ Jack’s crew Stale Biskitz has been together since 2005 and has travelled interstate for numerous competitions and performed quite well.


LINDSAY BLACK COMING SOON!	MIKE MINA Michael is a unique and passionate hip hop dancer who starting his dance career learning and training with Mel Hitchcock and performing with Sydney based dance crew CARAMELL. Some of his influences for dance come from people like Kevin Maher, Phi Nguyen and Marty Kudelka other things that influence his dance are things like friends, family and the love of music and life. In 2004 Michael was able to develop his dance skills with the arrival of some of the worlds top choreographers teaching workshops in Sydney inspiring him to train and learn more. Later on in 2005 he was able to spent some time in LA and NEW YORK training and learning from more of the dance worlds top choreographers, he was also able to attend the Rock Steady Reunion 28th anniversary where he experienced the street/hip hop culture at its finest. Mike is a passionate dancer, with hip hop being his life and his forte he will continue to learn and further developing his skills in this area.	MIKHAELA GREGORY Mikhaela was recently on Channel 10 So You Think You Can Dance Top 20, 2010. She has been dancing for 17 years. She has been teaching Hip Hop, Contemp and Jazz/Commercial Jazz for 4 years. She has worked with choreographers such as Jason Coleman, Matt Lee, Jason Gilkeson, Kelly Abbey, Sarah Bolter and Yvette Lee. Mikhaela encourages individuals finding their personal style and embracing it! Live, Love, DANCE!!!!!!!


MINA SANGSARI Mina discovered her talent for dance just over 3 years ago, and with a lot of hard work, training and determination, she has achieved great success in dance. Trained in Hip Hop & Dancehall, Mina has performed in events such as Looze Control, Shakedown, Groove, Industry, SuperRound Box3, Carnival and many community events. Mina is currently teaching and training at Caramell Dance Studio, and trains and performs with dance crew ‘Found8ion’.Her dance style and routines are Hi energy, incorporating dancing seen in such film clips of Ciara, and Missy Elliott, as well as incorporating original Dancehall and Reggaeton styles and steps.	NATALIE WEBSTER Dancing and teaching have been Natalie’s life for three decades and she has trained across styles and continents. Natalie has been studying Hip Hop styles for eight years in Australia and America. As a dancer she enjoys old skool and nu skool Hip Hop, House and Popping. As a choreographer and teacher Natalie’s emphasis is on foundation grooves blended with nu skool clean lines and high energy routines. Natalie’s training (Masters in Education) and experience with teaching over many years enables her to cater for both new and experienced dancers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Natalie is also a founding member of Caramell’s Limited Edition Crew and has competed with the crew in many competitions and events including Battlegrounds, Groove, Looze Control, Industry and Carnival.	SANDY GRANT Argentine Tango is passionate, sensual, elegant, romantic, intuitive, improvised and heartfelt. It is created “in the moment” from a variety of basic steps and hence is a pure form of communication – without words – a moving meditation to music. Sandy Grant is a natural born teacher who has taught children and adults in a variety of areas (swimming, water polo, dance, English to foreign students, computing and business subjects to MBA level, personal development) since age 12. She is passionate about Argentine Tango since her first classes in Buenos Aires in 1999. In 2001, she spent almost 7 months in Buenos Aires learning tango and dancing up to 10 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since then she has supplemented her training through workshops by interstate and international teachers. She has been teaching tango in and around Sydney since October 2001. Her aim is to inspire, support, accelerate and empower individuals to overcome their perceived limitations in a fun and friendly environment. Experience the magic, relax, have fun, get fit, meet new people, and be emotionally uplifted!