Tania decided all she wanted to do at the age of 6 was dance! She commenced her Theatrical & Classical Training under the guidance & tuition of Miss Camille Edwards & Mr. Bert Shaw. Having gained the best Theatrical & Classical training from Miss Camille Edwards(Director/Choreographer/Dancer/Actor/Singer: 'A Chorus Line", "Beauty & the Beast", "They're Playing Our Song", "Sister Ella". The Don Lane Show & The Bert Newton Show to name a few) & Mr. Bert Shaw (Choreographer/Dancer/Actor: 'The Don Lane Show" Chanel 2, GTV7. Ghannel 9, "The Royal Command Performance" & association with Rudolf Nereuve to name a few)

Her Professional career started at a mere age of 15 at the "Royal Command Performance" for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the 2^nd.

Tania continued to work throughout the Professional Industry while completing Secondary School & The Dance Factory Full Time Performing Arts Diploma. During this time Tania completed her D.F.T.A & A.O.T.D Associate Diploma & C.S.T.D Jazz 5 award becoming an Affiliate Member.

Her extensive teaching experience credits include; The Dance Factory Part Timers; Australian College of Entertainers A.C.E; Audrey Nicholls & Eve king Ballet school- Theatrical Faculty; BAPA - Guest Teacher "University of Ballarat" Dance & Theatre Dept. Diploma ; And Various Metropolitan, Primary, Secondary & Private Ballet Schools. Tania is currently guest teaching at various Full Time Diploma Schools & Professional Development courses throughout Victoria.

Tania's performance history includes working with renowned Choreographers such as Barbara Warren-Smith, Gillian Fitzgerald Famous Artists, David Atkins Enterprise, Joanne Adderly Promotions and the list goes. Performing in the  Penguin Awards HSV7; 92 World Sport; Rembrandt's Theatre Restaurant; Moomba Show Boat; Corporate & Promotional Entertainment; Fashion Launches; Theatre Restaurants; Night Spots; Retro Bands & Pantomimes. Other credits include Back-up Dancer for Kylie Minogue, Ricky May, John Farnham, Kamahl, Chelsea Brown, John St Peters & Michael McCormack.

Tania is also proud of her Professional Choreographic experiences, such as Assistant Choreographer for the  Lygon Arts Festival "Human Chess Game" ; 92 World of Sport "World Congress Center"; Choreographer for VBL Cheer Squad men's division' "Giants with Attitude"; Receptions Center Floor Shows & Rivers Cruises Melbourne Docklands, "Melbourne Military Spring Ball", "Raine & Horne Victorian State Awards" & 'The Opium Den" Re-Launch to name a few.

Tania opened the doors to Attitudes Dance Studio in 1988 with only 14 students!. The success of her students precede her with students traveling the world in many musicals, cruise ships, Disney, Universal Studios & International Teaching & Corporate Entertainment as well as right here in Aussie land performing in many Corporate gig & Professional Musicals such as 'West Side Story' , 'Jersey Boys' ,  'Happy Days' , 'We Will Rock You',  'Burn The Floor' , 'Cats' , 'Guys & Dolls',  'High School Musical' & 'Fame'

Tania is currently enjoying rehearsing her professional dance group "SILK" Entertainment for the Corporate & Promotional Entertainment Industry as well as running ATTITUDES for over 20 Years.

 Tania's teaching, choreographic & performance credits include 

• 2010 Captivated Fashion Launch: Zanet Couture 'The Novatel Hotel' Choreographer"SILK" Entertainment
• 2010 Glamour Fashion Launch: Zanet Couture 'Lake side Receptions' Choreographer"SILK" Entertainment
•  2010 Secret Girls Fashion Event: Zanet Couture 'Moony Valley Race Course' Choreographer"SILK" Entertainment
• 2010 Adjudicator Southern Federation Dance Festival- Nunawading
• 2010 Performing Arts Director St Francis De Sales
• 2010 IHS Battle of the Colleges Hair Show 'Francapelli Academy'-The Palms at Crown- Melbourne- Choreographer"SILK" Entertainment
• 2010 Melbourne Military Spring Ball - 'Circe Vaudeville'-'Sofatell Hotel' Choreographer"SILK" Entertainment
• 2010 The Edge Performing Arts School-Full Time Faculty in Musical Theatre 
• 2010 "University of Ballarat" Dance/Theatre Dept Diploma  
• 2009 Northcote Secondary College-Certificate 4- Diploma in Dance. Jazz Faculty
  
• 2008/09 "SILK" Entertainment Artistic Director/Choreographer
• 2008 Melbourne Military Spring Ball -'Sebel Hotel' Choreographer "SILK" Entertainment
• 2008 "The Den" Re Launch Choroegrapher "SILK" Entertainment
• 2008 Raine & Horne State Awards Choreographer-RACV Club Melbourne "SILK" Entertainment 
• 2008-1999 Adjudicator - Various Country & Metropolitan Eisteddfods-
• 2008-2006 Assumption College Formal Instructor
• 2007 Sub Jazz/Tech Teacher Various Full Time Diploma Courses Vic
• 2007-1999 Dance Program & Lecturer at Newlands Primary School-Templestowe College 2000-01, Coburg Nth Primary 01-04, Mill Park Heights Primary 01-03, Mill Park Primary 01, Preston Primary 02 & Balwyn High 02-04, Northcote High Yr 8 dance instructor 03.
• 2004 BAPA-Guest Teacher "University of Ballarat" Dance/Theatre Dept Diploma 
• 2000-1999 Choreographer-Cheer Squad Coburg Giants VBL men's Division "SILK" Entertainment 
• 1992  "World Of Sport" World Congress Centre - Assistant Choreographer 
• 1992-1987 Commercial & Promotional dancer-Fashion Parades, pantomimes, and corporate entertainment for "Gillian Fitzgerald Famous Artists", "David Atkins Enterprise", "Barbara warren Smith", "Joanne Adderly Promotions", "Neville Kent Promotions" & "Bert Shaw Dancers".
• 1992-1991 Vocalist/Choreographer-bands, "Sha Bang" & "What The Funk" Performing at various regional & metroplotian clubs and venues
• 1991-1990 Assistant Choreographer "Human Chess Game" Lygon Arts Festival
• 1990-1987 Dancer - Rembrants Theatre Restaurant
• 1989 Penguin Awards "HSV7" for David Atkins Enterprise
• 1988-1/2 scholarship - Dance Factory Diploma
• 1987 D.F.T.A.& A.O.T.D Associate Diploma Jazz
• 1987-Dance Factory Performing Arts Diploma Course Graduate  
• 1987 Moomba Show Boat
• 1987 Royal Command Performance "Concert Of The Year", Melbourne Concert Hall
• 1987 Back-up dancer for Kylie Minogue, Ricky May, Kamahl. Chelsea Brown & Michael McCormack

 Shane Preston

Tap

  Shane studied tap in Newcastle with the late Les Griffith, winning his first tap championship at age seven. Tap is now his forte (25 years experience), Shane trained in Jazz, modern, classical and acrobatics as a child.

During his career so far Shane competed in countless eisteddfod's and danced in two Fred Astaire Performing Arts Championships one of which was in Miami USA, in total he received six gold medals, highest point score and three scholarships (Fred Astaire scholarship, Capezio Ballet Makers scholarship). Stage performances include the 1988 World Expo dancers in Sydney, and his video credits include "Turn Onto Tap" an instructional tap dancing video with Jack Webster. Shane has been teaching and choreographing for 12 years in Sydney, Newcastle and now Melbourne. Shane was an integral part of the tap department at Brent Street Studios in Sydney for 4 of  years.

Shane has taught numerous workshops in Australia and Europe. In 1996 he was a cast member of Dein Perry's "Tap Dogs", which toured Australia, New Zealand, India, South Korea, Peoples' Republic of China, Hong Kong and Japan. On completion of the Australasian tour of Tap Dogs he joined, in 1998, the cast of Dein Perry's "Steel City" touring Australia and America (Radio City). He later joined the European company of Tap Dogs touring England, Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Venezuela and South Africa. Shane's most recent work has been with numerous groups "Rhythm on Tap" and "The Next Step" performing throughout Australia. He also co-choreographed a performance with his friend, Paul Davis, "One Big Blur" which was performed at Melbourne's International Tap Festival '06 gala performances. With Paul, Shane has been commissioned to revise and create the ATOD (Australian Teachers Of Dance) tap syllabus.


Shane's passion is to share and pass on all of his passion, knowledge and experiences of what he has learnt with tap  

Shane's teaching credits include:

• 2010 Three Feet of Beat "Red Bennies"
  
• 12years of teaching tap at various metropolitan schools in Sydney,    Newcastle & Melbourne
• 4 years at Brent Street Studios, Sydney- Tap Department.
• Tap workshops throughout Australia & Europe
• 2008 Currently commissioned to revise & Create the AOTD Tap Syllabus
• 2008   Melbourne Tap Festival 2008
• 2008   Melbourne Miltary  Ball Sebel Hotel "SILK" Entertainment  

Renee Von Senden  

U.K  Hip Hop/ Funk

Renee's choreography incorporates a mixed style of hip hop that is heavily influenced by the 'London' style

Renee has returned to Melbourne after performing in the U.K in large scale events (Meat Loaf's Last World Tour) to international tours (Robert Gallup: Extreme Magic China Tour) and numerous corporate events (Ricky Loca 1 Australian Corporate Band).Renee is an experienced choreographer & has choreographed numerous shows, performances, events and exams in several different styles in Melbourne and London, and was Cheer Captain in Melbourne for the Wesley Lions cheerleading team, which was rated second team nationwide as well as featured in several television commercials (Bonds, JetStar,) and music videos (DJ Peril "It's About to Blow").

Renee has taught for several different schools in the UK, and several schools in Melbourne including fulltime diploma courses. She believes in an encouraging fun loving supportive environment to enjoy the experience and creation of dance. Renee is bringing the London influence straight to Attitudes doors!!

  Renee's Credits Include:

• 2010 Qualified Zumba Instructor
• 2010 Rihanna & Lady Gaga Tribute Show-Choreographer/Dancer
• 2009 Back Up Dancer for Guy Sebastion, Jessica Mauboy & Cassie Davies 
• 2009 Nikelodeon Kids Choice Awards 
• 2009 Aitken Hill 'I Love 80's corporate event- Dancer
• 2009   Melbourne Storm Professional Cheerleader
• 2008   Arena London Choreographer/Dancer
• 2008   Melbourne Miltary  Ball Sebel Hotel "SILK" Entertainment
•  2008  TopDeck (Australian Travel Company) Model
• 2007   Plunder the Pyramids: Corporate Show (Bristol) - Dancer
• 2007   Album Launch: "Felix Da House Cat" - Featured Dancer London
• 2007   The End of the World Variety Show,Choreographer/Dancer London
• 2006   Commonwealth Game Ceremony @ Athletes Village - Gymnast.
• 2006   Usher Tribute Show - Choreographer/Dancer
• 2006   "Ricky Loca" Band - Choreographer/Dancer
• 2006   Short Film "Mea Culpa" - Lead Actress
• 2006   DJ Peril Music Video "About to Blow" - Featured Dancer
• 2006   "Terri Says" Fashion Parade @ Motel - Model/Dancer
• 2005   JETSTAR - Television Commercial - Featured Dancer
• 2005   National Rugby League: Melbourne Storm Cheerleading Team
• 2005   National Cheerleading Championships Sydney (3rd Place) -
• 2004   MEATLOAF "Last World Tour" Aust -Melb Rod Laver            Arena/Sydney Entertainment Complex-Dancer 
• 2004   Robert Gallup Extreme Magic - China Tour - Dancer
• 2004   BONDS - Television Commercial - Model
• 2004   Candi Stratton "A tribute to Cher" Australian Tour - Dancer
• 2004   National Good Friday Appeal Live Television performance - Dancer

Elise Brennan

Musical Theatre- Vocal Tuition

Elise began her training at Edwards & Shaw Studios at a very young age. Later she went on to continue her intensive training in Classical & Theatrical Performing Arts with Tania at ATTITUDES Dance Studio. There she completed her R.A.D Examinations to Grade 8 with Honors.

Elise was accepted into the BAPA 'University of Ballarat" Dance, Drama & Theater Dept. gaining a Diploma in Performing Arts.

Elise began her professional career performing as a back up singer then gaining various lead roles in Catchment Professionals. Her Major Professional début as the hot box office chick 'Kitty' in the Professional Musical "Guys & Dolls". Furthering her career by covering 2^nd understudy to Marinor Prior for the lead role. In 2010 Elise landed ensemble in the hit musical 'Jersey Boys' Australian Seasonal Tour

Credits include:

• 2010 'Jersey Boys' Australian Seasonal Tour Ensemble cast
• 2009/10 "Guys & Dolls"  Princess Theatre, Melbourne, Ambassador Theatre 
• 2000-2005 Catchment Players of Darebin Professionals
• 2005-2007 Bachelor of Performing Arts Dance, Drama, Singing & Musical Theatre, Ballarat University BAPA
• 2006-2008 Vocal Faculty at various Metropolitan Schools

Adrian Ricks  

Jazz, Contemporary/Lyrical

Adrian commenced his training with Tania Attard-Fox at 4yrs of age. Training at ATTITUDES Adrian covered all facets of performing arts including Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Classical, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Ethnic, Drama, Acrobatics & Musical Theatre.  Whilst continuing his full training at ATTITUDES  Adrian completed his CSTD Level 5 Jazz awards gaining Honors Plus (95%) & Junior Gold Tap award achieving Honors (90%) .  Whilst continuing his full training at ATTITUDES  Adrian was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts  completing VCE & VET Dance. Adrian then went on to gain Honors in his vocational classical study of Checchetti, Intermediate.

Whilst training at Attitudes Dance Studio, Adrian was entered in neumerous competitions thorough out Victoria.  Throughout her competition experience Diana also gained the highest points over entire festivals throughout Regional & Metropolitan eisteddfods in Victoria receiving her group Aggregate & Grand Aggregate several Times. His Highest awarded achievements where winning 1^st Place in the Lily Alison Cabaret Championship & 1^st place in the Boys Only Tap Solo. Adrian achieved runner up in the Commonwealth Theatrical Cup & Commonwealth Classical Cup placing 2^nd & 3rd. Adrian gained the highest points in the under 12yrs Song & Dance winning the Perpetual Trophy for both division A & B. Throughout his competition experience he also gained the highest points over entire festivals throughout Regional & Metropolitan eisteddfods in Victoria receiving his group Aggregate & Grand Aggregate several times.

Adrian is continuing to enjoy a full Professional Career traveling the world to countries such as Greece, America, Tai Pai, Korea, Japan & Dubai. Adrian's performance of the lead role of Mr. Mistofellees for 5 years & has held the longest running number of consecutive shows in the history of 'CATS' performing in 200 shows without recess. 

Adrian has taught many workshops & full time diploma students throughout Victoria. He is currently rehearsing his own Company of Professional Dancers in 'Ricks Sticks' Productions.

Professional Credits include

• 2010 'Ricks Sticks' Productions, Australia
  
• 2009/10 "CATS" Lead Roles of Mr. Mistofelees, Australian Tour
• 2009-2003 "CATS" Lead Roles of Mr. Mistofelees, Corocpat, Victor & Alonzo World Tour-The Really Useful Company: "Andrew Lloydd Webber"
• 2008 Raine & Horne State Awards Vic- "SILK" Entertainment  RACV 
• 2008 Sydneys Industry Week Choeographer/Dancer
• 2007-2006 Royal Caribbean Cruise Liners
• 2006 Disney Tokyo Japan "Tribute to Broadway"
• 2002 Dragon Fly Restaurant -Dancer
• 2000 Dancer at Premiere of Billy Elliot, Crown Casino
• 2000 Dancer at Melbourne's Ambassador Launch, Burke Street
• 1998 "Coheincreim" Opera Arts Centre-Dancer
• 1995 Extra- 'Neighbours' TV Series 'Short Cuts', 'Rove Live', 'Carols by Candlelight' 
• 1995 Cottees Jelly Jam Commercial 
• 1995 Lead Child role-'An Inspector Calls'-Comedy Theatre (Royal Theatre of Great Britain) 
• 1992 Understudy for child lead in the Opera Loheingrein

 Helen Guscott

 R.A.D Classical Ballet; Vocational Training

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE U.K, PORTUGAL & FLORENCE ITALY

Helen commenced her Classical training at Surry School of Ballet in the U.K completing Grade & Vocational Examinations. Extending her credentials Helen went on to gain her RTS Registered Teaching Certificate & Diploma: Anatomy & Technique as well as the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing AISTD Associate (Imperial Ballet). Helen also completed the Teachers 'Link" Courses at the Royal Ballet School 2003 to 2005. Other teaching credits include ISTD Tap Vocational Examinations; Oporto, Portugal to observe & teach classical ballet students at vocational level; Conducted a 4-day course for R.A.D grade 8 students & teachers in Florence Italy;  Conducted the R.A.D Regional Scholarship classes which involved creating non-syllabus classes at all levels & teaching scholarship students; Conducted R.A.D London Regional Scholarship classes; Performer Lecture Demonstrations in Classical & Creative Movement as part of the R.A.D's International Assembly, Kingston Town Hall;  Royal Academy of Dance Performer at London's Southbank, Queens Hall & Birmingham Hippodrome.

Helen was privileged to study the grade 8 Syllabus under the direction of Dame Antoinette Sybly, as she created the grade 8 award for the R.A.D & later performed it's introductory at the headquarters across the U.K. Other performance credits include 'Triple Threat Theatre Company" U.K at various open air events in London & South England; Performer with Denise Winmill Epson Playhouse U.K; Ceroc Modern Jive Performances & competition work.

Helens choreographic credits include 'Sweet charity"- London Oratory Arts Centre; 'Oklahoma"- New Wimbledon Theatre-London & Co-Devised, Choreographed & Produced "Time"-DWSD

 Helen will be conducting classes on a Thursday evenings. Classes are open to students completing examinations & for students wanting a weekly classical class to strengthen their technique further.

 Professional Credits Include;

• 2010 Dance Fitness Weekend- Lorne- Fusion Dance Teaching Faculty
• 2010 Modern Jive Showcase for Victorian Modern Jive Championships-Choreographer/Dancer
• 2010 Finalist in Sydney Modern Jive Championship-Advance Category
• 'Sweet charity"- London Oratory Arts Centre; Choreographer
•  'Oklahoma"- New Wimbledon Theatre-London; Choreographer
•  Co-Devised, Choreographed & Produced "Time"- DWSD
• First Aid Trained verified by the company Pulse, U.K
• Conducted course in Dance as a P.E option year 10 girls at Surbiton High School, Surry
• Fountain Television Studios London; Runners for 'Steady Cook" & "The Animal Show" Jim Hensen Productions
• R.A.D Faculty "Denise Winmill School of Dance" U.K Including ISTD Tap & Non-Syllabus Jazz
• R.A.D London RTS Registered Teacher-Teaching certificate Program & Teaching Diploma; Anatomy & Technique
• Imperial Society of teachers of dancing AISTD Associate (Imperial Ballet)
• 'Triple Threat Theatre Company" -Dancer U.K
• R.A.D London regional Scholarships - Conducted & Created non Syllabus classes for scholarship students U.K London
• Conducted a 4-day course for R.A.D grade 8 students & teachers in Florence Italy
• Observe & conduct classical ballet classes for students at vocational level Oporto, Portugal

 Diana Ricks

 RAD Classical Ballet/Lyrical/Hip Hop

Diana commenced her training with Tania Attard-Fox as soon as her little legs would let her, following in the bigger footsteps of her  successful professional brothers Robert & Adrian. Training at ATTITUDES  Diana covered all facets of performing arts including, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Classical, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Ethnic, Drama, Acrobatics & Musical theatre. Diana also completed her RAD Classical Ballet Examinations at Attitudes Dance Studio to Intermediate gaining Distinction (92%).  Whilst continuing her full training at ATTITUDES Diana was accepted into the Victorian College of the Arts  completing VCE & VET Dance. Diana went on to complete her Advanced 2 RAD examination at VCASS gaining Distinction in her vocational classical training. 

Whilst training at Attitudes Dance Studio, Diana was entered in neumerous competitions thorough out Victoria.  Throughout her competition experience Diana also gained the highest points over entire festivals throughout Regional & Metropolitan eisteddfods in Victoria receiving her group Aggregate & Grand Aggregate several Times.

In 2009 Diana won a full time scholarship to Ministry of Dance directed by Jason Coleman. Diana then went onto audition for the 2010 season of 'So You Think You Can Dance' and made the top 50.

Diana is enjoying a very successful career in the Professional industry travelling throughout Australia.

 Professional Credits Include;

•     2010 'Ricks Sticks" Productions-Dancer
  

•     2009 'Ed Hardy' Fashion Aid
  

•     2009 'The 7pm Project' Dancer for MC Hammer9
  

•     2009 Neighbors Extra & Featured Dancer
  

•     2009 Ronald McDonald Charity Ball

•     2009 'SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE' Top 50
  

•     2009 Ministry of Dance Full time diploma & scholarship winner

•     2008 'Melbourne Military Spring Ball' SILK Entertainmnet Sebel Hotel
  

•     2007-Extra - The Wedge (Comedy Show)

• 2006 CPCA  - A Midsummer Night's Dream - lead role of Hermia
• 2000- Bob Downe Show - Athenaeum Theatre
• 2000-Melbourne Fashion Week - Model
  
• 1998/1999-Designer Kidz -Model

 Michelle Fenech

Babies  Faculty Substitute

  Michelle commenced dancing at Edward & Shaw Studios & then went on to continue her training at Attitudes Dance Studio, covering all facets of the Performing Arts. Michelle also discovered Ballroom & Latin Dance training with Ultimate Dance.

After completing her C.S.T.D & D.F.T.A Jazz exams Michelle went on to perform in many Cabaret, Corporate Launches, Charity Events & Festivals.

Michelle is now working with the babies of ATTITUDES and is enjoying teaching & preparing them develop for future vocational training

 Professional Credits Include;

•  "Cosmos Dancers" Reception Centers & Theatre Restaurants
•  "Human Chess Game" Professional Dancer "Lygon Arts Festival"
•  Character & Pantomime work "Neville Kent Promotions"

Rikk Coombs International

Voice/Drama/Production

       Nicole Gibbs

       Babies Jazz, Elevation, Neo, Acrobatics

 Nicole commenced her dance training 15 years ago & under the tuition of Nicole King gained honors in her R.A.D examinations. Nicole is continuing her extensive Theatrical & Classical studies at Attitudes Dance Studio to date. So far Nicole's enjoyed her role of lead dancer & student choreographer for Gladstone Park Secondary College Rock Eisteddfods for 3 years. Her teaching talents where also recognized by various Metropolitan Ballet Schools and is a regular Classical & Theatrical Choreographer & casual faculty. with performances in many Charity & Cheerleading events in the Metropolitan Region. Nicole is currently rehearsing with Tania Attard-Fox in the corporate entertainment group "SILK" Entertainment   and is enjoying her professional career.

Teaching Credits include: