Co-FOUNDER / Instructor

Steph is our studio’s international dance heroine and dance cardio expert, heralding from Northern Ireland and settling in Australia in 2012. She has been dancing for as long as she can remember, from putting her parents through home talent shows to stage school and then studying a Bachelor of Arts Honours in dance at Ulster University.

Steph founded Dance Fiit alongside Jess in October 2022 after more than 4 years working in dance fitness & personal training. In her many years of dance experience, Steph has come to love all styles of dance and brings a high energy mix of jazz and hip hop to her Dance Cardio classes. She recently completed a Certificate III and IV in fitness.

Steph is also a mum to a cheeky little one and understands how the busyness of life means you must make the most out of a workout to look after your body as well as your mind. She brings an infectious energy, loves incorporating many genres of music whilst accommodating to all levels of dance experience.

Whichever class you take with Steph, you’ll leave with a sense of accomplishment and buzzing with a smile you can’t hide!

From Steph:

“I feel like I have found my home. The studio is so much more than a place to work out. It is a community of supportive women who are there to work hard and have lots of laughs along the way. I am so incredibly lucky to have a job I love!”

Co-Founder / Instructor

Jess is our Dance Fiit behind-the-scenes wonder woman, coupling her skills & training in communications with her experience in dance to contribute to the image & promotion of the studio.

She started out dancing at four years old focusing on Jazz and Tap before moving onto hip hop as a teenager when she also first dabbled in teaching dance. Jess trained as a Secondary Teacher in Social Sciences before shifting into teaching dance in high schools from 2015. Her experience in dance includes performing in community theatre in Canberra before relocating to Brisbane. This sparked her passion for performing arts, she continues to be involved in choreography & directing with local Brisbane schools.

After more than 4 years teaching dance in various contexts, Jess & Steph launched Dance Fiit!

In 2020, Jess became a mum & then welcomed baby number 2 in 2023. She understands intimately the importance of looking after your mind & body in all stages of pregnancy and recovery. The experience has provided a greater sense of how she can incorporate antenatal care & post-natal recovery alongside fun and light-heartedness in her classes.

You’ll find her classes upbeat & easy to pick up no matter what level of fitness or dance experience you have.

From Jess:

“Coming to any one of our classes is perfect for anyone who has found that going to the gym never stuck. Our classes are so much fun and will get results faster just because it’s so much easier to push yourself when you forget you’re even working out! We can’t wait to dance with you, and hit a few of your goals along the way.”

Instructor

Lauren is our resident choreography queen. Her dance training & performance began at just 4 years old and spans across a huge range of styles including ballet, jazz, line dance, musical theatre & cabaret... to name a few.

With almost 2 decades of professional dance experience under her belt, you know you're in for some world-class choreography when you sign up for one of her classes. 

Some of Lauren's dance career highlights include owning Glitz Dancers Toowoomba & Warwick, being a Brisbane Broncos & Gold Coast Blaze cheerleader & cheer squad manager for over 6 years. She was also a resident freestyle dancer at The Met, GPO, Magic City, Platinum & Zuri as well as being a professional Samba dancer with Paradizo Entertainment. She also attended QUT to study a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Dance) before moving into a Bachelor of Communications (Media). 

She is vibrant, energetic, ambitious & has a heart of gold. The way she generously shares her passion & knowledge of the dance industry is just one of the reasons we love having her as part of the team at Dance Fiit & why you’ll love coming to her classes!

Lauren is about to welcome a baby - we can’t wait to have her back in-studio soon!

From Lauren:

"Singing and dancing to good music makes me forget that I am working out and that is the kind of workout I am in need of."

Instructor

Laura danced her way not only onto our Dance Fiit team but into our hearts! Originally from Brisbane, Laura began performing at the age of 7 when she started both musical theatre & Irish Dancing. In 2013, she graduated from the University of Ballarat Arts Academy & has since toured internationally with various live shows including Chatterbox Playtime!

Her performing adventures have seen her tour extensively domestically & overseas, including across regional Queensland, Singapore & Norway. She has performed a variety of roles including the Lead Angel/Mary Delgado Cover in the Jersey Boys for Legend House International & Elle Woods in Legally Blonde for Mad About Theatre! She has even performed in various cruise ship shows, most recently as a part of The Covergirls – a Melbourne- based singing trio.

Her background & infectious passion for musical theatre brings such joy & sparkle to the studio. Join Laura in class to experience an exhilarating blend of musical theatre, Jazz & commercial dance, with a touch of Irish dance thrown in! Her classes – filled with good tunes, good vibes & lots of sweat are guaranteed to leave you with a joyful spring in your step!

From Laura:

“Dance Fiit is a fitness community unlike any other I have ever experienced! The ultimate blend of sweat, tunes, strength and unbridled, unlimited joy.”

Instructor

Tully grew up in Roma and began dancing as soon as she could at only two years old in just about every style you could list as she followed in the footsteps of her older sister. Quickly, dancing became second nature as she couldn’t get enough and often keenly joined classes for girls much older. Soon, Tully was involved in competitive Scottish Highland dancing and thus began the journey of Highland dancing that Tully is still on today. In fact, Tully has been a dancer at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for 3 years and has extensively travelled as a Highland dancer.  

Tully joined the Dance Fiit Fam as an instructor after she moved to Brisbane to study a dual degree in Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. She came initially as a client and it didn’t take long before we welcomed Tully to the team.

Tully’s background in health and fitness as well as her wide range of dance experience means you’re guaranteed a great work out with the best mix of dance styles and fun!

From Tully:

“I first came to the studio as a client and fell in love straight away. The warm and welcoming community from not only the instructors but other clients made me feel so comfortable. Now as an instructor, seeing the joy on peoples faces when they have completed a class just melts my heart. I cannot wait to get to know you as well as help you reach your goals!”

Instructor

Telea grew up in Bundaberg and began dancing at just 2.5 years old and she hasn’t stopped!

She has danced her way through competitions across Queensland and even danced her way down to Brisbane to study a Bachelor of Secondary Education alongside a Bachelor of Creative Arts with majors in Dance and Drama. Telea quickly shimmied her way into our hearts at Dance Fiit, and we were thrilled to welcome her to the team in early 2026. 

Telea has experience and training across many styles of dance, with musical theatre being her favourite. Dance has afforded Telea many opportunities from assisting with dance teaching from a young age to representing Queensland in musical theatre performance.

Telea’s love of sharing dance, her experience teaching young children and her training as an educator provide a foundation for Telea’s classes to be accessible, fun and rewarding. Plus, she adores the way dance and Pilates not only grows creativity but also confidence in all areas of your life so you know you’re in good jazz hands when you join Telea. 

Telea is also a key instructor in our newly introduced KIIDS classes where her vibrant and warm nature alongside her experience in teaching and dance make her an asset in our kids classes that are all about how dance can provide the foundation for all movement!

From Telea:

“My first class at Dance Fiit instantly made me feel at home! The sense of community, joy, excitement and energy was so radiant and I craved more and more. So welcoming from the moment I stepped in!!”

Instructor

Shari started out with Dance Fiit as a client over 5 years ago. And even though she doesn’t have that typical childhood dance background, where there is music or a dance floor - there is Shari.  

In 2019, feeling stagnant and bored at the gym, Shari decided it was time to try something fun and new. And that’s where dance fitness entered the scene. Stepping out of her comfort zone and booking a class, she’s never looked back. 

Born in Melbourne, but growing up in Brisbane, Shari’s background in education makes her an excellent addition to the team as a precise, warm and effective communicator on top of her years of understanding the client experience. 

After covering classes last minute and saving our butts more than a few times - it was high time Shari officially joined the team in 2025 and could use her teacher voice again! 

Shari continues to work in the corporate sector of education and has been pivotal in introducing our newest class: Fusion on the Floor. Shari’s authentic and inspiring personal approach to putting your physical and mental health first makes her classes the best combination of hard work and fun. Shari’s instructing will remind you that coming to class is  not just about getting it done, it’s about showing up for yourself on good days and bad days, just as you are and being a part of something that will guarantee you’ll feel better, inside and out. 

From Shari:

“After initially joining as a client, Dance Fiit has become such an important component of my life. I have found a way to enjoy exercising and be proud of what my body can achieve. The community in the studio is beyond beautiful, with every single person (instructor and client) bringing positivity to create a magical space. We move our bodies, sweat, work hard, listen to some great tunes… and we have a damn good time!”