Welcome to Element Cheer and Dance…. the Eurobodalla’s newest Cheerleading and Dance school.
Our goal is to build confidence by starting with a strong technical foundation. We aim to progress your child at his/her own ability level in an inclusive, positive environment designed to inspire and educate.
Our purpose built studio is located at 1/10 Shelley Road North Moruya, featuring the biggest sprung floor in the shire, as well as a comfortable reception and waiting area for families.
Our purpose built studio is located at 1/10 Shelley Road North Moruya, featuring the biggest sprung floor in the shire, as well as a comfortable reception and waiting area for families.
How are we different?
- Eurobodalla shire’s largest purpose built dance and cheer studio
- Comfortable reception and viewing area
- Annual professional performance at The Bay Pavilions Yuin Theatre
- Capped Costume Fees
- Parents and carers are welcome to watch classes
- Onsite fully stocked dance wear shop
- Qualified and Experienced teaching faculty
- Fully Insured and licensed
- No extra charges for music or choreography
- We hold regular workshops with some of Australia’s best choreographers
- Local and interstate performance opportunities and competitions
- Annual Photo Day
- Every family receives their concert video for free
Our Staff
Owner & Director – Jill Wehner
Miss Jill has been dancing since the age of 3. Studying in Canberra with the Canberra Dance Theatre and Helen Poulos Academy. She was also a NRL Canberra Raiders Cheerleader in 1993 and 1994 (which was when they won the grand final). She then moved to Batemans Bay in her late teens and worked at Body Dynamics Dance Studio, taking ownership of the school when she was only 19. After moving to Byron Bay in 2001, she danced professionally for 5 years as well as teaching for the prestigious Paradise Performers Academy under the guidance of Peta McKenny. She started the very successful Vision Dance Studio from 2004 – 2011, winning numerous national dance and cheerleading titles. Jill also travelled to Hawaii to train with world cheer champions Hawaii Pacific University under the guidance of Garrin Gosnell. She is a qualified cheerleading coach with USASF/ISASF, ICU, AASCF, Gymnastics Australia & NCSSE to level 5 and advanced silver, qualified through National Dance Coaches Association and also is a national and international cheer and dance judge working at events throughout the year. Jill also worked at ‘Legs Dance Studio’ in Canberra 2015 to 2018. Many of her past students have gone on to have professional careers, working with artists such as Justin Bieber, Pink, Beyonce, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, FloRida, Pitbull, Rikki-Lee and top 10 on SYTYCD Australia. Miss Jill has also been heavily involved with the Cancer Council’s ‘Stars of the Eurobodalla’ for the past 6 years helping to raise over $250,000 for the charity. In her 32nd year of teaching all styles of dance Jill will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Eurobodalla region.
Kelly Lambert
Miss Kelly has been dancing and performing for over 26 and is trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe, lyrical and hip hop. She has completed her Advanced level 1 Checchetti Ballet exams, also has a Certificate III in Community Activity Programs with Australia Teacher of Dancing (ATOD) and completed her dance HSC in 2009 achieving high results throughout. Miss Kelly has a passion for teaching and has taught for over 10 years in private studios, public schools and has mentored many aspiring dancers to become teachers.
Emily Hoper
Miss Emily has been dancing since she was 3 years old and is under the Element CAD mentorship program, working towards the NDCA Dance qualifications to be ready to jump into the dance teacher education. Emily loves all styles of dance and she was also awarded the 2023 Element CAD Dance of the Year.