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Aileen first started dancing by participating in a classical ballet (RAD syllabus) course at the age of 5. As a gifted dancer, she has been awarded honours for every graded examination as well as major exams throughout her course, culminating in her receiving a honorary mention at the RAD examination's autumn school in Melbourne in 2010. Aileen is currently performing in various repertoires for the Victorian Ballet School, pursuing her dreams further in her professional dance career. She is also touring Australia as part of the Melbourne Opera Company to perform in various dance acts throughout the country.
Aileen first joined Flare in 2007 and has choreographed various pieces for Flare's annual productions, including Dazzling Twilight (2008), No Greater Love (2009), Try (2010), Limitless (2011) etc. She is now the Artistic Director of Flare Dance Ensemble. |
JUN TAKAHASHI
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Jun's first hip hop class was in 2006. In 2007, she joined both Flare and Melbourne University Dancesport Club (MUDC). She performed in Flare's Annual Production that year (Poise) and choreographed a girl's routine the next year (“These Kids” - Eclipse). She was also a co-choreographer in “Metropolitans” (Tenth Avenue 2009). Since 2009, Jun has actively been choreographing for Flare gigs and teaching casual classes (Girl's routine, Kpop, Urban & House). She has also subbed a few classes outside of Flare including Passion Studios and The Salsa Foundation.In 2009, she was recruited by MUTE crew and was exposed to urban choreography, locking and popping. She also choreographed most of the girl routines performed by the crew. MUTE has performed at Flare's Candy Shop event in 2010, fashion show events and at clubs. MUTE won runner up at a dance competition (“RAW on The Dance Floor 2011”). In 2011, Jun also auditioned for Triple8Funk Company and has trained with them for a year.
Jun was MUDC's president (2010) and competed in Latin competitions for a year. She won Silver for Best Couple – Rhumba at the Australian Premier Dancesport Championship 2010. |
JENN MA
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Jenn started taking dance as a core course at Taipei American School (TAS) in 2008. After being committed to the IB Higher Level Dance program, Jenn began her journey in modern improvisational choreography and created “Running Out” (2008), “Toxic Dependence” (2009) and “Children” (2010). In 2009, Jenn was given a scholarship to the Performing Arts Institute Summer Dance Program in Philadelphia, USA. There, she performed several works by Tim Earley (co-director of Opus 1 Contemporary) and Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch (principal dancer of the Martha Graham Dance Company).
Extending her love for dance theater, Jenn played the lead villain roles of the TAS dance productions: “Cinderella, With a Twist” (2009) and “Immortal” (2010). Jenn also choreographed and danced with the IASAS Dance Company, performing a thematic modern choreography annually at the IASAS Cultural Convention in Singapore and Taipei. In 2010, Jenn joined Flare and served as Publicity Officer in 2011. She also choreographed gig pieces and a modern piece for the 2011 annual production. In the same year, Jenn ventured out into the urban dance scene as she trains with Triple8Funk Dance Company. Jenn has also taught beginner’s Hip-Hop at the Monash University Short Course Centre in 2011. Currently, Jenn serves as the President of Flare and continues to choreograph and perform with the ensemble. |
SHERMAINE HENG
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Shermaine started classical ballet training at the age of 4, under the RAD syllabus before expanding into contemporary dance at age 13. She first ventured into choreography at her final year of secondary school (Contradanza, 2006), where she was one of of the two students selected to choreograph alongside professional choreographers for her annual school dance production. Contradanza was well received and selected to perform as part of a repertoire at the Esplanade Dance Festival in 2006.
Shermaine has choreographed a series of dance numbers upon joining the Flare Dance Ensemble in 2008. Contemporary works include Predator (2008), Time (2009), Free (2009), (Silent) Anguish (2010), A Madhattan Tea Party (2010), Victory (2011) and Pandora (2011) amongst other short jazz and contemporary gig pieces from 2009 till present. She served on the executive committee as Treasurer, President and Acting President in 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively. Shermaine currently choreographs and teaches at the ensemble, while dancing and choreographing for Flare Dance Company (2011 - present). She has also taught contemporary at Passion Studios in 2009 and 2011. Shermaine is at present the founder and Artistic Director of SOS (Silence On Stage) (2012 - present). |
TREVOR SANTOS
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Trevor Santos is an upcoming dancer and choreographer from Melbourne who has been overwhelmed with experience and opportunities since dancing at the age of 16. Not knowing that his life would revolve around dance, he aims to share his knowledge and love for dance to the community and to the world.
Initially a self taught dancer, Trevor grew up absorbing dance in every direction; the community, music videos, and his friends. He furthered his skill through classes and workshops where he was given an opportunity to work with Timomatic (top 20 finalist on SYTYCD, also upcoming artist). From this point, the name Trevor Santos began to catch the attention of the community. Trevor’s credits include:
He is the Director/Founder of the ‘The Collektive’ – recent winners of the Victorian Hip Hop Crew Challenge and most recently performed at Choreographer’s Carnival Sydney 2009 landing him a job assisting Andre Fuentes (choreographer for Britney Spears). His recent trip to the states has opened up his dreams to amplify the love for dance in Melbourne, whether it is through industry, community or street. Trevor continues to be a student of dance hoping to create and share the blessings dance has given to him. |














