Dance classes for ages 3 to 17, in Waverley

Jess Innes is the Founder and Director of 100% DANCE in Sydney, encompassing a leading dance academy, full-time pre-professional training and nationally accredited Diploma program, premium entertainment company, and talent management agency representing performers on contracts around the world.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Jess has built an extensive career as a choreographer, performer, creative producer and educator. Her screen credits include Netflix’s Motown Magic (executive produced by Smokey Robinson), Channel 7’s The Morning Show, the Emmy Award-winning ABC series Hardball, Bump, Colin From Accounts and Four Years Later, alongside commercials for Toyota, KFC, ABC Kids, Love Island, KIIS FM and StarTrack Express.

Her live entertainment credits include creating the half-time entertainment for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Grand Final, NRL Bulldogs and Wests Tigers Cheerleaders, Sydney Mardi Gras floats for Google and Sydney Dance Company, and the Australian premieres of Spirited and Argylle. Her work extends across fashion and major brand activations, with movement direction for Lululemon, P.E Nation, Nagnata, Sass & Bide, SHEIKE, Under Armour and the national BONDS x Iggy Azalea campaign launch, alongside large-scale corporate entertainment for Apple TV, Facebook, LinkedIn, Optus, David Jones, Dell, Crown Group, PwC, Janssen, City2Surf, Laing+Simmons, Zeekr and more.

Alongside her creative career, Jess has dedicated more than two decades to dance education, sharing her knowledge and industry experience with the next generation of performers. She has been a member of the teaching faculty at Sydney Dance Company and the Australian Dance Festival, inspiring dancers through both technical training and commercial choreography.

For over a decade, Jess also worked with the Australian School of Performing Arts through its not-for-profit Girls from Oz program, delivering dance education to girls and young women in remote Indigenous communities across Australia. This experience further strengthened her belief in the transformative power of dance to build confidence, connection and opportunity.

As an educator, Jess is passionate about nurturing individuality, developing versatile performers and inspiring young dancers to reach their full potential. Through 100% DANCE, she has created pathways from early dance education through to professional training and employment, with graduates securing contracts with Universal Studios and Disney, and performing across music videos, film, television, commercials, international sporting events and premium live entertainment productions both in Australia and overseas.

Dominique’s training and experience as a professional commercial dancer has seen her dance for multiple music videos, corporate events and stage shows.

Dominique has been working and teaching in the industry for just over a decade. She grew up training at Constant Groove Dance Studio where she trained 10 hours a week from the age of 12 with performance groups and solo competitions. When she was 18, she completed her Certificate IV in Dance at Brent Street in 2016 and has continued to broaden her training including the prestigious Dream Show /Business course in 2018 run by Marko Panzic and Katie Sanchez.

Dominique’s performance credits include working as the assistant/dancer/choreographer to grand illusionist Jack Daniels. Dance and choreography for the entertainment company Immaculate Productions since 2018 including live performances and music videos. Dancer in Milan Ring’s Music Video ‘Pick Me Up’ choreographed by Sela Vai, Dancer for the Optus Awards Night 2021, Assistant Choreographer/Dancer for the Google float – Mardi Gras Parade 2023 and a variety of dancer/choreographer jobs for 100% Dance Entertainment since 2021, just to name a few.

Dominique’s studio management/teaching responsibilities at 100% Dance make her a wonderful role model for our students wanting a career in the performing arts both on stage and in the studio.

Lauren started dancing at the age of 2. Since starting her dance training she has had an exciting career in both professional work and dance teaching. Lauren has been trained in RAD ballet and has completed all her ballet examinations up to Advanced 1. She has also completed her FATD tap examinations. Lauren completed two years of full time dance training in 2018 at Ev and Bow graduating with a Cert IV in Dance and a Diploma in Elite Performance under the guidance of Sarah Boulter and Lisa Bowmer. Lauren has been cheerleading for the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs for 10 seasons and has also traveled internationally to feature in multiple music videos for artist “WENGIE”. Lauren has performed and worked with companies such as OPTUS, The Colour Run, The Argyle, IVY, Marquee Sydney and many more.

Lauren’s teaching qualifications include, registered RAD ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, ADA AcroDance, PBT Progressing Ballet Technique Teacher and first aid trained.

Matilda grew up dancing in the 100% DANCE Academy and then went on to complete her full time training with 100% DANCE PRO.

This legacy within the studio gives Matilda the amazing insight of who our students are and what they need to thrive. Matilda’s performance credits include half time entertainment at the AFC women’s Asian cup, dancing for Events Uncovered as a featured performer, City to Surf, Bondi Festival of the Winds, The Australian Dance Festival, David Jones Christmas Entertainment and was featured in the latest Instantscripts TV commercial. Matilda is also a talented Aerialist and DJ!

We look forward to having Matilda’s creativity and care at 100% DANCE!

Niki is a very versatile and passionate dancer/teacher/choreographer.

Her journey started at the age of 3 where she attended wiggle and giggle classes and then studied RAD ballet, ISTD Modern & Tap, and competition classes at Langshaw Dancity in 2005-2013. In 2018, Niki completed full-time at TNSPA.PRO receiving a Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) and has also completed The Dream Dance Company’s SHOW|BUSINESS course in 2019. Niki is proficient in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Aerial, and Samba. She has attained her Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching and is also Dance Cirque qualified. A highlight in Niki’s journey was when she was awarded NRG Dance Project’s Prodigy award, touring with them throughout USA.

Some of Niki’s Highlight include performing with Samba Brazil Entertainment, One Dance Collective, Dance Dr, Girls on Tap AU, LOcREado at Bingo Loco events and with artists such as Cher, The Frocks, Nick Broadhurst, Brad Cox, Eros, Tonie Christian, Jo Cooper, Tonight Alive and Dany Eliya. A big passion of Niki’s is teaching and choreography and Niki also works as a choreographer for Dance Dr. We are so excited to have Niki at 100% Dance and share her knowledge with our students.

Sydney-based choreographer, performer and talent manager Raquel Cannon brings extensive experience across film, television, stage, corporate events and live entertainment. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts from ED5 International and has trained at Sydney Acting Studio and The Actors Station, developing a strong foundation in performance, creative direction and artist development.

Raquel's screen credits include choreographing and performing in the feature film Love You Like That, working alongside John Paul Young and choreographing to his iconic song Love Is in the Air. Her credits also include a national television commercial for Shiseido, The Invisible Man, Channel 10's The Living Room and the SBS series Four Years Later.

Her live performance and choreographic experience includes the Australian Club Entertainment Awards, performances at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, corporate awards nights and travelling entertainment productions. She also worked as Choreography Assistant for the halftime entertainment at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Alongside her role in 100% DANCE Talent Management, Raquel is an Acting and Musical Theatre Coach within 100% DANCE PRO, mentoring the next generation of professional performers. Her experience across both performance and education brings valuable insight to her work representing and developing talent.

Sophia’s love for dance started at just 4 years old, 17 years later her passion for the arts has just continued to grow stronger & stronger. She spent most of her life training at C5 Dance Studio & then completed a year of the full-time training program in the 100% DANCE PRO Course – specialising in a variety of different styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, acro & acting. She also teaches Physical Culture so her love for technique really shines throughout her work.

Sophia has performed throughout Sydney for events such as Half time entertainment at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Crown Group’s Annual Shine Awards, Madame Tussaud’s, Inspiring Vacation’s – Greatest Travel Show, Event’s Uncovered, Bondi Festival Of The Winds, Multiple Randwick Races Performance’s, Multiple Easter Show/Family Show performance’s & Multiple Football Nrl & Soccer games throughout the years.

Teaching is a passion of Sophia’s, she loves sharing her knowledge & is always bringing her kind, bubbly charisma to every class. We are so excited for you to meet her!

Liv originally hails from Brisbane and has grown up in a family-owned Dance School on the Northside ( Reilly Dance Academy). Throughout her training, Liv was heavily involved with Brisbane City Youth Ballet and Harvest Rain Theatre Company; she also trained at Queensland Dance School of Excellence.

In 2016 Liv relocated to Sydney to continue her training at Ed5 International, after 2 years of intense full time training, graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts.

Along with Dancing and Singing, Liv has worked on various Film and TV sets of the likes of Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales (Walt Disney Pictures), Mako Island (Jonathan M. Shiff), Reefbreak (ABC studios International DISNEY media distribution) and ELVIS (Baz Luhrmann).

Working closely with industry professionals from Choreographers to Directors to Actors- Liv possesses the tools and knowledge to create artistic pieces and inspire through movement.

Caitlyn Carlson is a professional dancer, showgirl and magician from the Gold Coast, Australia. She grew up at Happy Feet Performance Academy where her love of dance and entertainment was quickly fostered into a professional career.

Caitlyn has performed for Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, as well as the second half of world class ‘Magic Two’ double act. While touring Australia as Magicians Assistant, she has continued to teach the next generation of dancers and choreographing pieces for performing arts schools in her home town.

Since moving to Sydney in 2025, Caitlyn has joined the Sydney Showboats Follies dancing each night on the world’s most dazzling harbour. She’s thrilled to be apart of the 100% Dance Team and share her joy of dance and performing with her students!

Shannon has been dancing for over 20 years with experience in all styles mainly focusing on street styles Hip Hop and Breaking.

She has extensively studied and completed two full time dance courses, earning a Certificate IV in Performing Arts at Urban Dance Centre.

Shannon has performed throughout Sydney and interstate for events such as HermesFit, City Sessions, and Darling Harbour Xmas.

Currently representing the Sydney Kings as part of the Sydney Kings Dance Crew. Shannon loves to teach and share what she has learnt throughout the years to see everyone take their dance to the next level.