Co-Owner

Dancer / Choreographer / Progressing Ballet Technique / ARAD RAD RTS

Georgia Robinson — originally from Newcastle, NSW — is an accomplished performer, choreographer, and educator with a passion for connection through movement. She has completed two professional dance contracts with Celebrity Cruises, touring throughout Alaska, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

A graduate of Brent Street’s Full-Time Program (2015) with a Certificate IV in Triple Threat, Georgia has extensive training with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), where she is a Registered Teacher and Associate of the RAD with Distinction in Advanced 2. She is also a Level 3 Progressing Ballet Technique teacher and a certified Pilates instructor in both mat and reformer through Breathe Education (2022). 

Her professional performance credits include events such as the Toyota Gala Awards, HINO Dealer of the Year Gala, Airbnb at Mardi Gras, and performances for Lady Gaga’s perfume “Fame” and the Mazda CX5 Launch. She has also performed for C+C Music Factory, Prudential Sydney Convention, Tk Maxx Launch, Carpet Court National Conference, Aaron Sanson’s The Entrepreneurs Summit, the Medtronic International Gala and recently opened for Justice Crew during the Newcastle show of their National Tour.

Most recently, Georgia was honoured to be the Junior Contemporary Adjudicator for the Australian Classical Challenge in Canberra, and choreographed for and performed in the closing night of the New Annual SOAK event (2025).

Georgia is deeply inspired by the way dance can foster community and connection to create meaningful experiences.

Co-owner

Dancer / Choreographer / Acrobatics

Specializing in the culture of Hip-Hop and commercial styles, Braeden Lee is a professional choreographer and performer from Sydney, now based in Newcastle. Starting his dancing career at the late age of 16, Braeden has since gone on to accomplish great things all around the world. His training began at a small dance studio in central Queensland, he then made the move to Brisbane where he studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at QUT and then on to BRENT STREET in Sydney.

After his full-time training Braeden travelled to the LA and trained at studios such as Millennium Dance Complex, Movement Lifestyle. When he returned he worked as a professional dancer on contracts and for many entertainment companies. Some credits include artists like Blackstreet, SAVAGE, The Veronicas, Guy Sebastian, Allan Stone Nicole Millar & more.

With a vast array of skills in different types of movement including, ballet, contemporary, jazz, commercial, hip-hop, breaking and acrobatics he then decided to travel the world and was cast as a production dancer with Celebrity Cruises Lines based out of Miami, Florida.

After working on the Celebrity Millenium and performing all around the world, Braeden now resides in Newcastle where, along with his partner Georgia, has launched TOP ROCK STUDIOS.

Braeden is passionate about delivering quality and authentic training to dancers with a strong emphasis on creating your own style of movement.

Dancer / Choreographer

Maddy Faye Weiley began dancing at age 3, training at a performing arts school in Newcastle before joining the National College of Dance at 15. She completed a Cert IV and Diploma in Elite Performance, graduating dux of her year.

With NCD, she competed nationally, performed at the Sydney Opera House, and collaborated with artists and mentors. Maddy has danced internationally with Locreado Dance Company in China, trained with Orlando Ballet School, and completed a Pre-Professional Year with Sydney Dance Company.

As an independent artist, she’s worked with various choreographers, recently performing on Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam in their mainstage productions. Maddy embraces the versatility of dance, valuing cross-training in multiple styles.

She brings authenticity, joy, and a grounded presence to both movement and community.

Dancer / Choreographer

Originally from the Central Coast, Zane discovered his passion for dance at the age of 14. He immersed himself in a wide range of styles including jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap, and hip hop, building a strong technical foundation and a deep love for the art form.

In 2019, Zane began focusing on his hip-hop training, quickly making a name for himself on the competitive scene. His dedication led him to national hip-hop competitions, where he achieved outstanding success and established himself as a powerful and dynamic performer.

In 2024, Zane launched his own company, Rampage Hip-Hop Crews, with the vision of creating a space where dancers could train at an elite level while embracing the energy and joy of hip hop culture. Under his leadership, Rampage represented Australia on the world stage, competing at the World Championships in 2025.

Throughout his career, Zane has worked with some of Australia’s most respected choreographers, includingStephen Tannos, Cassie Bartho, Matthew Gode, and many more. His professional achievements also include touring nationally with Dargie Entertainmentas part of William Hall’s Michael Jackson Legacy Tour, performing for audiences across the country.

At just 19 years old, Zane was crowned Dancelife Unite Senior National Champion, earning a three-month scholarship to train at the world-renowned Broadway Dance Center in New York.

Today, Zane is committed to offering high-quality training while ensuring that every class is filled with fun, passion, and the joy of dance. He brings his extensive experience, infectious energy, and genuine love for the craft to every dancer he teaches.

Dancer / Choreographer

Georgia’s dance journey began at a young age, where she developed strong technique across multiple genres, gaining distinctions in all of her RAD ballet exams to an advanced level.

A graduate of The Hunter School of Performing Arts, Georgia received multiple nominations for HSC Callbacks. Her choreography has also been honoured at the state wide production of Starstruck, where she contributed as both a choreographer and production crew member.

Georgia’s professional training includes two years at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance on a full scholarship, where she trained extensively in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Commercial, and other styles. During this time, she earned her Cert IV in Dance and Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) while performing in notable productions, including the AFL Grand Final with Tones and I, White Night Melbourne, and other high-profile events.

She has collaborated with prestigious companies such as Scimm Dance Company and Boss Dance Company, working with renowned choreographers like Tim Barnes, Zoe Marsh, and Jordan Herbert.

Georgia is passionate about building strong foundations and fostering a supportive environment where dancers feel encouraged and confident to grow, both technically and artistically.

Dancer

Having danced since the age of 3, Gemma brings 20 years of passion and experience to Top Rock Studios!

Gemma joined the Top Rock Studios family in early 2023, where she has trained in a wide variety of styles including heels, jazz, hip-hop, house, lyrical, contemporary, salsa and ballet. Gemma enjoys all styles of dance, but has a special passion for tap, a style she has trained in since the age of 5. 

In 2025, Gemma performed as part of the Top Rock Studios Company group, including opening for Justice Crew at their Newcastle show, as well as at various other activations & performances. 

Gemma’s goal when teaching is to create a fun, uplifting and supportive environment where every dancer feels inspired, empowered and excited to grow. 

Book in a 1:1 session with Gemma if you’re looking to grow your confidence in a session that’s set to a pace that works best for you!

Chanelle began her dance journey at just 9 years old. She later trained at the National College of Dance (NCD), where she developed strong foundations in ballet, contemporary, and jazz. During her time there, she completed her Intermediate Foundation ballet exam with Distinction and gained valuable stage experience performing in both group pieces and solos — including on stages such as the iconic Sydney Opera House.

In 2018, Chanelle continued her training at the Hunter School of the Performing Arts, where she deepened her understanding of movement, choreography, and dance theory. She completed Dance as part of her HSC in 2022, achieving a Band 6 and earning a place on the honour roll.

After years of technical training, Chanelle rediscovered her love for dance at Top Rock Studios, where she found her groove in hip-hop and house. Diving into these styles reignited her passion and allowed her to connect with dance in a whole new way.

In 2025, she performed as part of the Top Rock Studios Company, with standout opportunities including opening for Justice Crew and performing at the iconic SOAK event at Newcastle Baths in front of over 3,000 people.

Harrison Wade is a dancer and choreographer born and raised in Sydney’s western suburbs.
With over 22 years of experience dancing, Starting as a Jazz, Tap & Ballet dancer from the age of 5, he would keep his classical foundations while exploring street/social dance styles and contemporary in his early teens.

This has allowed Harrison to communicate street dance skills thoroughly to dancers at all different levels, ages and styles.
He has built up his reputation as one of Australia’s top dancers in the choreography and freestyle scene!
Harrison has built sessions for dancers out west from scratch into now thriving communities.

Specialising in the technical foundations of classical ballet, Jess is a former professional dancer and performer who is now a dedicated teacher with over 10 years of experience in dance education.

Originally from Newcastle, Jess grew up immersed in dance, attending a performing arts Primary and High School before joining the National College of Dance at age 16. There,
she completed her Certificate IV and Diploma in Dance - Elite Performance, graduating as Dux of her year. During her time at NCD, Jess participated in multiple national performances and competitions, completed her R.A.D ballet examinations, including Advanced 2, with Distinctions and was cast as a featured extra on ABC’s television series Dance Academy.

At 18, Jess accepted a contract with Tokyo Disney as a dancer and relocated to Japan.
Upon returning to Australia, she began her teaching journey with studios throughout Newcastle. She has since completed further professional development courses with the R.A.D, Queensland Ballet, Progressing Ballet Technique, and AcroDance Alliance to continually refine and enhance her teaching practice.

Jess is passionate about delivering high-quality technical training while ensuring every student in her class feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Patrick has been dancing professionally and internationally for more than a decade. Most recently he performed in Moulin Rouge the Musical in the Netherlands for two years. Before that he was seen as Riff in West Side Story on Sydney Harbour (Opera Australia). His tours include understudy for Bert in Mary Poppins, Elder Smith (u/s Joseph Smith) in The Book of Mormon for GFO, Ensemble (u/s Farrah, Young Bernadette) in Priscilla: Queen of the Desert for Michael Cassel Group, Ensemble (u/s Magnus, Balloon Man, Sergei) in Matilda the Musical for Royal Shakespeare Company/Louise Withers and Associates, Ensemble (u/s Bruce Woodley) in Georgy Girl: The Seekers Musical for Georgy Girl Productions/Sue Farrelly, Coricopat (u/s Munkustrap, Tugger, Alonzo, Macavity, Skimbleshanks) in Cats for The Really Useful Group. He is also a sought-after comedy performer, often performing in cabarets like A Very Naughty Christmas (Woodward Productions).