Committee Members

I started line dancing in 1993 with Australian Line Dance at the Imperial Hotel in Newton, and from that moment, I was hooked! The rhythm, movement, and community captivated me, and by 1994, I began teaching, never looking back.

Today, I am fortunate to travel across Australia, judging at competitions and sharing my passion for this incredible sport. When I'm not on the dance floor, I work as a nurse, a role that keeps me grounded and connected to people in meaningful ways.

One of my favorite memories is the joy of starting my own classes and watching my students grow in confidence, skill, and love for dancing. I’m also incredibly proud of becoming a world champion in Blackpool, UK – an achievement that will always be a highlight of my career.

Line dancing has been an incredible journey, and I’m grateful for every step I’ve taken along the way!

I have always enjoyed dance having learned ballet, jazz, modern and classical, until I was 25yrs old. I had a few years away from dance when I started work as a physiotherapist, married my husband, Russell and had our 3 children. When my youngest, Rowan, was 2 years old I was keen to return to dancing, and this was when Linedancing was becoming very popular.

I have been line dancing for 29 years and started teaching 18 years ago. My club is National Capital Bootscooters in the ACT. I conduct daytime and evening classes for all levels and hold socials monthly. 

Over the past 5 years I have choreographed several dances with Lu Olsen. We were honoured to receive an award for our dance ‘Piece by Piece’ at the Australian Line Dance Awards in 2023.  

I am a committee member for the NSW Linedance Ball, held at Olympic Park each year, which raises funds for Ronald McDonald House. It is such a worthy cause and an honour to work with such a dedicated group of people.

I have been the Treasurer and Music Licence Coordinator for ALD since 2016. If you are an instructor and need more information regarding the OneMusic Licence, please contact me. 

I am looking forward to more dancing fun in the years ahead.

I started line dancing in 1995 at North Sydney Anzac Club, Wendy Hughes was my teacher, and we started to enter competitions at The Yallah Woolshed and anywhere we could under Western Line Dancers.

 I loved the friendships and the fact that I could do something with my mum. It was always fun, and I have met some great people. I have also assisted in the running of the Tamworth Line Dance Championships.

 In my spare time I compete in the Sydney to Wollongong bike race and fundraise for some very good causes like MS raising over $15,000.

I started line dancing at the tender age of 9 and have reached international success, including World titles. 

In recent years my focus has shifted from competition to community development within the sport. I have now started by own adult classes and competition team where I am fostering both skill development and confidence in emerging dancers. I am also actively involved in fundraising initiatives, workshops and social events.

My dances that I have choreographed are very well received and so is my collaborative work with other leading instructors.

I am an accountant by trade, bringing a strong financial and governance background to my role as Treasurer.

I have been dancing for as long as I can remember, and all those memories have one thing in common; they always bring a smile to my face. Whether it be Highland, Irish, Tap, Clogging, Flamenco, West Coast Swing and of course Line Dance I have always had a passion for expressing myself through movement to music. Add to that the opportunity to inspire others, make lifelong friends and share remarkable experiences while traveling the world – what more could I possibly ask for?

I started line dancing in 1994 when Mum convinced me to attend a local class with her. At the time I was in my first year of university and had zero plans to actually go, but Mums persistent nagging paid off and along we went. Ironically, after this humble beginning I went on to win a title at the Queensland Line Dance Championship three months later, and Mum didn’t go back to a class for almost two years. Even at that point in time I could never have imagined what was to come…but it has been nothing short of remarkable. 

The opportunity to teach and compete in world titles in USA and UK, as well as Malaysia, New Zealand and throughout Australia was equally exciting and terrifying.

I am proud to be part of the ALD and encourage you all to join us as it is only with your valuable support that we will continue to be able to invest in events throughout Australia.

I started line dancing at Wallacia Bowling Club in 2004, and it quickly became a passion of mine.

 Outside of dancing, my 9-5 job involves event setup and maintenance, which I absolutely love! The energy and variety of each event keep me motivated and engaged every day.

One of my fondest memories is traveling to Tamworth in January with my friends to watch them compete at Calrossy.

 Those were some of the best times, filled with excitement, friendship, and unforgettable moments.

I started line dancing in 1994  when I saw a flyer in my letterbox, I went along to the class to try it out, I was in year 10 at the time.

 I also found out there was a class at Padstow RSL and I was hooked!

 Over the years I have gone on some great linedance holidays here in Australia and overseas and have made lifelong friends.

I have started my own classes now and have never looked back, I love this sport.

Outside of dance I work in IT, which can be a challenge, but I love it!