#157 | How to find the best relief teachers with Aimee Whittaker!

In today's episode, I sit down with Aimee Whittaker to chat all things relief teachers! Where to find them, what teachers best suit your studio + so much more! 

Aimee is a versatile dancer & well-respected teacher in the Australian Dance Industry. She prides herself on her strong work ethic & passion for her art form which has afforded her many opportunities across different facets of the dance industry. 

Aimee is the founder of Dance + Australia a website dedicated to strengthening the way the Dance Teaching industry connects.

Aimee has trained under the guidance of, & assisted some of Australia’s most well-respected choreographers, & the knowledge they have imparted has allowed her to create a fulfilling career for herself as a Ballet Teacher, Pilates Instructor, Performer and Adjudicator. 

Early in her career Aimee was afforded the opportunity to assist Sarah Boulter with her choreography on hit TV show ‘So You Think You Can Dance’Australia & UK. She was also selected from her Fulltime cohort to perform at the Sydney Opera House in ‘My Mutation’ choreographed by Kelley Abbey.  

Aimee’s passion for Contemporary dance found her a place in Contemporary company ‘YouMove’directed by Kay Armstrong,where Aimee enjoyed the opportunity to work with renowned choreographer Anton. 

It was after a late-night game of charades in which Aimee posed as a very convincing cat that she was cast in Phly Crew’sfirst show. With an eagerness to give something new a try, & an ability to flex the funny bone, Aimee quickly earnt a place as a core member of the beloved comedy, hip hop group & now holds a position as their event coordinator in addition to performing. Aimee has been a featured performer in all three theatre shows & was a part of the group who earnt a place in the International finals of ‘World of Dance’in 2017 & the Grand Final of ‘Australia’s Got Talent’in 2016. 

Aimee is a very passionate teacher who is dedicated to not only teaching the next generation of dancers but also the next generation of teachers holding an Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance), RAD RTS, Diploma in Dance Teaching & Management, TAE qualification & Pilates instructor certificates.  

Aimee continues to explore different opportunities within the dance industry to grow as a performer & teacher. She finds the most satisfaction in being able to make her audience & students feel the same amount of joy in dance as she does.