Team OnBeat
Alana Beaton ARAD RAD RTS
Director
Miss Alana has been sharing her passion for classical ballet and the performing arts with dancers in Canberra for over 9 years.
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In 2019, she graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) with her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS), and is now a RAD Registered Teacher (RAD RTS). She has completed all of her RAD Vocational Examinations up to and including Advanced 2, earning her the title of Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD). She is also a mentor for the RAD's CBTS/CDT.
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Miss Alana is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor, having completed her Module 1, Aerials & Back Handsprings, and Module 2 teacher training courses with a score of 100% on her exams.
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She is also a certified Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Teacher, with "excellent awareness of the preparations required before a student can go onto pointe" and "knowledge and understanding of the methodology that underpins the PBT program." - Marie Walton-Mahon OAM (Founder, PBT).
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Miss Alana is a certified Alixa Flexibility Instructor, and has completed the Alixa Flexibility Module 1 Instructor Certification Course.
As a student, Miss Alana trained at Classical Ballet Centre Canberra (formerly Canberra Youth Ballet School) in RAD Ballet and Character, Tap and Modern (FATD and ISTD Syllabi), as well as Contemporary and Jazz. She was awarded the Betsy Sawers Memorial Scholarship (a full scholarship to Canberra Youth Ballet School) in 2009, and did well at competitions including winning the 14/u Classical Championships at Brindabella Dance Festival in 2009 and also winning the Open age Ballet Scholarship at Wagga Wagga Eisteddfod in 2010. She gained entry into the Australian International Ballet Academy (AIBA) at the McDonald College in Sydney in 2010.
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In 2018, she was cast on Channel 7’s reality TV series “Dance Boss”, creatively directed by Antony & Ashley from The Squared Division. While on the show, she got to find out what it was like working on a Television set, and learnt from many industry-leading choreographers including Matt Lee, Sarah Boulter, Cat Santos, Stephen Tannos, Mitchell Woodcock, Joel & Rowena Rasmussen, and Aric & Masha Yegudkin.
In January 2022, Miss Alana was invited to model for popular Australian dancewear brand Claudia Dean Collections' "Back to Ballet" Collection.
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Miss Alana successfully auditioned for Canberra Philharmonic Society's production of CATS (2023) and performed both in the ensemble (as "Coricopat") and as "Victoria".
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Her goal for the studio is to offer safe, quality dance tuition to the next generation of dancers in Canberra, in a positive and supportive environment.
Whether you're a recreational dancer, or wish to pursue a career in ballet or the performing arts, you will be a valued member of the OnBeat community and can always count on Miss Alana to be there to cheer you on!
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Alana holds a current First Aid Certificate, Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card, and has completed RAD Australia's "Safeguarding in Dance" CPD course.
Rachel Cutmore RAD RTS
RAD Ballet
Miss Rachel began her dance journey at the age of 7, discovering a deep passion for classical ballet from her very first class.
Miss Rachel has studied the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus extensively and in 2024 she graduated with her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS). Miss Rachel is now a RAD Registered Teacher (RAD RTS) and is currently pursuing her Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) certification.
As a student, Miss Rachel is working towards her final RAD ballet exam, Advanced 2. She has had the privilege of performing lead roles in The Fairy Doll and The Wizard of Oz. Additionally, she has competed as both a soloist and in troupes at both regional and interstate dance competitions, holding national titles and winning across various styles.
As a teacher, Miss Rachel is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and positive environment, encouraging her students to reach their goals while sharing her love of dance. She strives to create a space where everyone can express themselves confidently and safely.
Rachel also holds a current First Aid qualification and a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.
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Charlotte Coghlan ARAD
RAD Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary
Charlotte began dancing at the age of 3 in Canberra, she studied the RAD syllabus completing all exams up to and including Advanced 2 and higher grades (with distinction), earning her the title of Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD). She also studied Lyrical, Contemporary,Jazz, Musical Theatre and Glenn Wood tap. She competed in many competitions both locally and interstate as both a soloist and group member.
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At the age of 15 she was accepted into the New Zealand School of Dance to study full time Ballet. Whilst at the school she performed in many works touring around New Zealand, and worked with international choreographers performing repertoire from all around the world, including George Balanchine and repertoire from Scottish Ballet. She was fortunate to be taught by industry professionals including Garry Trinder, Nadine Tyson, Medhi Agnot and Turid Revfeim. She also took weekly classes with The Royal New Zealand Ballet. She graduated with a diploma in Dance Performance in 2021.
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In 2022 she was a company dancer with the Canberra opera in their production of “Alcinia”.
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Charlotte has been teaching since 2022 and is a Once Upon A Ballet certified teacher.
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Charlotte is very excited to work with the Students of OnBeat, to inspire the next generation of Dancers and share her passion for Dance.
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Charlotte holds a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.
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Jacinta Cordel-Kamai
RAD Ballet, Tap, Contemporary
Jacinta Cordel-Kamai started dancing flamenco at the age of 3 at Sol de España Dancing Group. At the age of five, she began ballet at Lisa Clark Dance Centre. Since then, she has trained in a variety of styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Flamenco. She has completed and received distinctions and high distinctions for all RAD-graded examinations up to and including Grade 8, Advanced 2, Discovering Repertoire level 2 and 3.
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Jacinta has also completed and received Honours Plus (High Distinction) for all COMDANCE Jazz examinations including her Dorothy Gladstone public performance exam as well as receiving Honours (Distinction) for various levels of the COMDANCE tap syllabus.
Jacinta also has extensive experience in competition, both in solo and team performances, and has achieved numerous placements both locally and interstate. Her competitive background has given her a deep understanding of performance excellence, discipline, and the dedication required to succeed on stage.
In 2020, Jacinta began assistant teaching ballet and has since assistant taught jazz, lyrical, tap and contemporary. In 2023, Jacinta became a full member of staff and has since taught ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical. The same year, Jacinta obtained her COMDANCE Teaching Certificate in Modern Jazz. In 2024, Jacinta received her COMDANCE Teaching Certificate in Tap and in 2025 she will begin her RAD Certificate in Dance Teaching (ballet).
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Jacinta believes that through hard work, determination, and discipline, students can achieve far beyond what they ever thought possible. She encourages perseverance and resilience, fostering a positive and safe environment where she can help the next generation of dancers achieve their full potential.
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Jacinta holds a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.
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Georgia Shannon
RAD Ballet, Acrobatic Arts, Jazz, Tap, Preschool & Tiny Tots
Georgia began her dance journey in Canberra, competing on stages locally and interstate. With 16 years of experience, she has mastered a diverse range of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, tap, acrobatics, and hip hop. Having completed all her RAD Ballet Exams, she achieved a Distinction in her final Advanced 2 Examination. She holds a Diploma of Professional Dance (Performing Arts) from Ettingshausens Pro in Sydney. Additionally, Georgia is a certified Acrobatics teacher with Module 1, Module 2 and Aerial and Back Handspring, Acrobatic Arts training.
Her training includes mentorship from some of the industry's top creatives, such as Kelley Abbey, Sophie Holloway, Neale and Aimee Whittaker, Stephen Tannos, Jessica Smithson, Sela Vai, and Alex Miedzinski, among others. Throughout time performing, Georgia has performed at numerous corporate and charitable events across Sydney, showcasing her versatility and passion for the art form.
In 2025 Georgia returns to Canberra to commence a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at ANU. Not one to sit still, she is excited to embrace opportunities to learn and teach in Sydney, to keep up with industry trends and continue performance opportunities- hoping to top her favourite gig of 2024, on a yacht in Sydney Harbour for hours under the night sky and bright lights.
As a teacher, Georgia is passionate about creating a positive and inspiring environment where dancers can explore their potential, refine their technique, and grow with confidence, all while having fun. With extensive teaching experience, she takes pride in guiding her students through milestones such as exams, performances, and showcases. Georgia’s connection to the industry ensures her students stay up to date with the latest skills and trends, empowering them to thrive in their dance journey.
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Georgia holds a current First Aid qualification and a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.
Jessica Charles
RAD Ballet
Jessica began dancing at the age of 4 and has loved dance ever since. She completed RAD ballet exams up to Grade 8 and Advanced 2 (with distinction) earning her the title of Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD). She also had many years of experience in other styles of dance including lyrical, contemporary, jazz, tap and Broadway/musical theatre.
Jess has performed in many productions and has played lead roles including the title roles of Cinderella (2018) and Snow White (2021) as well as Jack Skellington in A Nightmare before Christmas (2020) and Joy in Inside Out (2022). She has also danced the soloist role of Sugarplum in The Nutcracker (2024) and will be performing the principal role of Clara in The Nutcracker later this year. She has experience in competitive dance as a soloist and troupe member where she has placed/won at local, interstate and national competitions including winning the 2023 FYD National Open age Classical Champion earning her scholarship to attend the San Diego Ballet Company pre-professional summer intensive (2024).
Since beginning teaching in 2023, she has developed a passion for teaching and choreography. Prior to this, she was the Dance Captain and choreographer for the St Clare's College production of Legally Blonde (2022) and had been an assistant choreographer for a few smaller productions. She also obtained a teaching qualification from The Dance Apprentice (2023). Since 2023, she has taught at 4 dance schools across a large variety of styles and age groups. She has choreographed solos, duos, trios and group routines including OnBeat’s 14/u National lyrical troupe which placed 1st and scored in the top 3 highest scoring troupes overall. She has also been an adjudicator for a university level dance competition.
2025 marks Jess’s third year teaching at OnBeat. She is excited to continue sharing her passion for dance by inspiring and challenging OnBeat dancers to continue to develop their technique, confidence and love of dance.
Jess is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science (pre-med) at Australian National University (ANU) and has been accepted to the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at ANU commencing in 2026. She holds a current First Aid Certificate and Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.
Caitlin Schilg
Jazz & Musical Theatre
Caitlin has been dancing, singing and being generally dramatic since she before she can remember. She started taking dance classes at 2, taking part in all styles offered. Caitlin loved being in eisteddfods for both troupes and solos. She won various awards and aggregates around the ACT and NSW area including best repertoire dancer at Wagga Wagga eisteddfod 3 years in a row.
Whilst not her favourite thing to do Caitlin did take part in ballet and tap exams, completing her last tap exam with a score of 99.9. Caitlin has received training in Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Acro. She has worked with, completed workshops at or trained with the Jayz Dance Company, Lisa Clark Dance Company, Tap Dogs, Sydney Dance Company, Circus Warehouse, Timomatic, Tahlia Fowler (So you think you can dance winner 2009), Juliette Verne Blaikie, Queenie Van De Zandt and Graeme Isaako.
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Caitlin began teaching dance classes in 2010 and has continued to teach multiple styles in the past years, truly enjoying being able to connect with her students and pass along her experiences and knowledge.
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Caitlin’s passion for performing in musicals started in her first production at 12 years old ‘The Aristocats’ with Phoenix Players. Since then she has been in many performances and musicals including ‘Addams Family’ QPRC, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Dramatic Productions, ‘We Will Rock You’ PeeWee Productions, and Canberra Philo's ‘Legally Blonde’ as Brooke Wyndham and their unreleased Grease as Patty Simcox.
In 2015 Caitlin won a Canberra Area Theatre award for Best Choreographer for a production of ‘Cats’ and was nominated for Best Dancer in her role as Magical Mister Mistoffelees. Most recently she choreographed Canberra Philharmonic Society’s 2023 production of Cats, winning the Canberra Critic Award for Best Choreographer. Additionally for this show, she is nominated for the Canberra Area Theatre Award for Best Choreographer, and the Ovation Award for Outstanding Choreographer. She will find out the results to these in the coming weeks.
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Other choreography credits include Little Shop of Horrors 2022, Sweeney Todd 2017, High School Musical 2016, and Assistant Choreographer for The Full Monty 2019. 2019 was a busy year for her as she also choreographed Canberra Rep's 'And The World Goes Round', which she not only choreographed but performed in for the opening week. She was again nominated for Best Choreographer in 2019.
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Caitlin holds a current First Aid Certificate and Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card.