Ciara is a dedicated dance educator with a passion for creating safe, supportive, and welcoming environments where students can thrive.
She believes dance teaches valuable life skills such as resilience, persistence and confidence.
Ciara holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education and was a recipient of the Executive Dean’s Award, recognising the top 1% of students in an undergraduate education course. She is also a qualified COMDANCE teacher with a Certificate in Theatrical Performing Arts.
Through her teaching, Ciara aims to empower students to reach their fullest potential.

Caitlin Melhuish grew up in Canberra, where she trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz and musical theatre at her local dance school.
In 2021, Caitlin moved to Perth to study a Bachelor of Dance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts within the classical ballet stream. Caitlin then went on to join WAAPA’s Link Dance Company in 2024, where she completed her Honours qualification in contemporary dance.
Over this time, Caitlin performed a number of traditional classical works, as well as works by Pina Bausch and Rafael Bonachela, working with the Pina Bausch Foundation as well as choreographers Cass Mortimer Eipper and Zee Zunnur. Since graduating, Caitlin has been expanding her movement knowledge across both Australia and Europe, as well as teaching and choreographing locally within Perth. Caitlin is passionate about creating a safe, constructive and fun dance environment, where students feel they are able to challenge themselves, and exceed their own expectations. 

Briana completed her Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts, majoring in Dance, in 2020 and has since performed in musicals, corporate events, and sporting grand finals across Perth. She has trained in the UK at Base and Pineapple Studios, choreographed award-winning routines, and worked with Nickelodeon and Perth’s Fringe World. With seven years of teaching experience, five at Esteem, Briana loves helping students grow at their own pace in a supportive environment, sharing her passion for dance and inspiring confidence both on and off the stage.

Emma has over 20 years of teaching experience, she is passionate about creating a nurturing dance family where children grow in confidence and shine. Watching her own children begin their dance journeys is incredibly special, and she can’t wait to experience the same stage magic she has helped create for so many other families.

Mikayla is thrilled to be joining Esteem Dance Company again this year for her 4th year as a Musical Theatre teacher, bringing her passion and experience back to a community she loves.

A lifelong lover of musical theatre, she delights in helping students build confidence, creativity, and joy through song, dance, and storytelling. 

For her, musical theatre is more than something she just loves, it’s a place that Esteem has built to help her teach young performers how to truly shine and encourage them to use their imagination. 

Keeley has been dancing for 15 years, including 7 years as part of the Esteem family. She has a huge passion for hip hop and has been teaching and assisting hip hop classes at Esteem for several years, loving every minute of it!

Keeley loves working with Esteem’s talented dancers and watching them grow in confidence, develop their skills and express themselves through performance. As Head of Hip Hop at Esteem in 2027, Keeley is excited to continue sharing her passion, bringing energy and creativity into every class, and helping students find their own love for hip hop.

Monica has been part of the Esteem family for over 10 years and has been teaching for the past 4 years. With a passion for both acrobatics and hip hop, Monica loves bringing energy, creativity and a fun vibe into every class she teaches.

As Head of Acro at Esteem in 2027, Monica is excited to continue helping students build their strength, skills and confidence while encouraging them to challenge themselves and celebrate their progress. She also teaches hip hop and loves creating a positive environment where students can feel confident, express themselves and develop the same passion for dance that she has.

Maya has been part of the Esteem family for 13 years and has spent the past 4 years assisting classes. In 2027, she is excited to step into her second year of teaching at Esteem and continue sharing her love of dance with the next generation of dancers.

Maya especially loves working with younger students and watching them grow, learn new skills and become more confident. Having grown up dancing at Esteem, she loves being part of such a supportive and welcoming community and is excited to continue on with her role in 2027!

Aliv has been part of the Esteem family for 10 years and spent 3 years assisting classes as a TA before stepping into her first teaching role in 2026. She has loved making the transition into teaching and sharing her passion for dance with the students she has watched grow over the years.

Aliv teaches both acro and hip hop and especially loves seeing students learn new skills, build their confidence and celebrate their progress. She loves the welcoming and supportive community at Esteem and is excited to continue growing as a teacher and being part of the Esteem family throughout 2027.

Hannah has been part of the Esteem family for over 10 years and has been teaching acro at Esteem for the past year. She loves helping students challenge themselves, work hard and celebrate each new skill they achieve.

Hannah aims to create a fun, positive and encouraging environment where students feel confident to push themselves and develop their acro skills. She is excited to continue sharing her love of dance and acro with Esteem students throughout 2027!

Lily has been part of the Esteem family for 11 years and has been teaching for the past 4 years. Her favourite style is hip hop, which she loves for its energy, creativity and the freedom it gives dancers to express themselves.

For Lily, dance is all about having fun, pushing yourself and connecting with the music. She loves sharing her passion for dance with her students and helping them build confidence, develop their skills and discover their own love for dancing. Lily is excited to continue teaching and growing with the Esteem family throughout 2027!

Hannah has been part of the Esteem family since she was just 3 years old and has spent the past 4 years assisting classes as a TA. In 2027, she is excited to step into her first year of teaching and continue sharing her love of dance with the Esteem community.

Hannah is especially excited to be teaching the Intermediate Jazz & Tap class, where she hopes to create a fun and encouraging environment for students to develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy their time in the studio. Having grown up dancing at Esteem, Hannah is excited to give back to the studio that has been such a big part of her life and begin this new chapter as a teacher in 2027.

Jasmine has been part of the Esteem family since she was just 3 years old and has grown up dancing at the studio. After years of learning and performing at Esteem, Jasmine is excited to take on a teaching role in 2027 and share her love of dance with our youngest dancers.

Jasmine is especially excited to be teaching some of Esteem’s Minis classes, where she can help our little dancers build confidence, learn new skills and, most importantly, have lots of fun! She is looking forward to creating a positive and encouraging environment where students can develop their love for dance from the very beginning.