About Shelley Innes
Modern Dance Studio
Behind the Movement
At Shelley Innes Modern Dance Studio, we have a passion for dance and we are dedicated to inspiring our students to become the best they can be. Over the years, we have created brilliant dancers who have gone on to join top companies like the Royal Ballet and the Cape Town City Ballet. Our competitive pupils have received numerous full colours for dance awards and we are proud to have played a role in shaping their successes. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow both as dancers and as individuals.
Meet the Team
Meet Our Passionate Mother-Daughter Dance Instructor Team
CEO, Coach and Choreographer
Shelley Innes
Shelley obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a Higher Diploma in Education, majoring in Physical Education and History from the University of Witwatersrand.
Trained in classical ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary dance, Spanish, National dance, and classical Greek dance, she achieved her Advanced certificate in the Royal Academy of Dance and her Associate through DanceCor.
Shelley has spent the last 25 years focusing on her dancing teacher and studio owner skills, working with students between the ages of five and twenty. Her focus has been on technique, performance, and applying a passion for dance to increase confidence, stage performance, and expression of self. She has led many competitive teams to World Championships representing South Africa in Germany, Poland, and America. As a result of her passion for the arts, numerous students have used her teaching platforms to get into International dance companies like the Royal Ballet in London, and Local companies like Cape Town City Ballet and Joburg Ballet. Some students have become modern dancing teachers themselves. She has also spent time in the formal education sector, being responsible for putting students through matric in Dance Studies.
Shelley has had the privilege of being trained by the best teachers and choreographers in this country and those abroad. Teaching, inspiring, coaching, choreographing, and creating confident dancers are a passion of hers. She loves watching children grow and being part of that learning experience.
Coach and Choreographer
Paige Innes
Paige Innes has been a demi-soloist at Cape Town City Ballet for the past 5 years. At this company, she did everything from classic ballets (Carmen, Swanlake, and Giselle) to more contemporary works (INGOMA and Fallen Angels.)
She is currently undertaking a part-time degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at Unisa. She graduated from her Pre-professional tertiary education with distinction and received the Top Student Award in 2020.
She graduated from Cape Academy of Performing Arts where she studied Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre Dance, Jazz, Musical Theatre Dance Hip hop, Anatomy and Body Conditioning, Acting (stage & amp; film acting, voice-over/radio) Vocal/Singing coaching.
Represented South Africa at the American Dance Awards (ADA) in Orlando Florida, placing 5th in the technical classes and 8th overall. She represented South Africa in the Commonwealth Games Dance Competition recognised by SASCO (South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee) and run by the IDO (International Dance Organisation) at Sun City. She placed 2nd for ballet, 2nd for contemporary, and 3rd for jazz.
Represented South Africa (SASCOC Affiliated) in Poland at the IDO (International Dance Organization), and WTC (World Trail Circuit Championships). She won 5 gold medals and 1 silver. Distinction for Advance 1 Cecchetti, Runner-up Advanced 1 Cecchetti Awards South Africa.
