Deja Muavae
Ripley,QLD
Summary
Highly experienced hip hop dancer, choreographer, and coach within the Brisbane Dance community. Am available for choreographing solos, school teams, and studio crews, aswell as casual teaching for open dance classes. Also experienced in event management, music mixing, and judges' liaison work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HHI Dance Judges' Liaison
Hip Hop International Australia
04.2023 - Current
- Volunteered work as a Judges' Liaison, providing assistance to world-renown dance choreographers who sit at the judges' panel.
- Analyzed scoring data to identify trends and inform event improvements for future competitions.
- Represented Hip Hop International Australia at national competitions, promoting integrity and excellence in dance evaluation.
Teacher Aide of Dance Excellence
Marsden State High School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Choreographed Year 7 Hip Hop routines, alongside organising music.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on performance.
- Managed competition registrations, costumes, and dance necessities across all year levels 7-12.
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Bloodline Dance Company
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Coached and choreographed for studio teams of various ages - Minis, Juniors, Teens, Adults, and Elite Competition teams.
- Gained opportunities to teach for multiple schools - Marsden SHS, Woodridge SHS, Mabel Park SHS,
- Instructed classes on rhythm, technique, and choreography to enhance student performance.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive group performances and showcases.
Backstage Manager
Australian Dance Crew Championships
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Coordinated backstage logistics to ensure seamless event execution.
- Collaborated with production teams to align schedules and resources.
- Supervised crew members backstage before performances, providing guidance on safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Central State High School
12-2018
No Degree -
Marsden State High School
Skills
- Hip-Hop choreography
- Dance instruction
- Exemplary communication skills
- Crew management
- Rehearsal planning
- Social media promotion
- Creative vision
- Artistic expression
- Music mixing
- Competition-level routines
Accomplishments
- Competed at World of Dance 2015 in Los Angeles, California - achieved Top 4 out of 60 mega crew teams worldwide.
- Competed at Hip Hop International in Phoenix, Arizona - advanced to Semi-Finals 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2023.
- Choreographed for Marsden SHS Junior Hip Hop Crew 2021 - placing 2nd and 3rd at multiple competitions all year round.
- Awarded 'Best Female Dancer' at House Of Champions 2023.
- Competed at the regional qualifiers for World Dance Crew Championships in Sydney - placing 2nd across 15 open division teams worldwide.
- Competed at the world championships of World Dance Crew Championships in Auckland, New Zealand - achieved Top 6 in the open division out of 11 teams worldwide.
- Competed and choreographed for House Of Champions 2025 - placing top 4 out of 11 teams in the mega crew division.
Certification
- Australian Full Drivers' License.
- Access To A Vehicle.
- Working With Children Check / Blue Card.
- First Aid + CPR Training.
Timeline
Backstage Manager
Australian Dance Crew Championships
07.2025 - 07.2025
HHI Dance Judges' Liaison
Hip Hop International Australia
04.2023 - Current
Teacher Aide of Dance Excellence
Marsden State High School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Bloodline Dance Company
07.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Springfield Central State High School
No Degree -
Marsden State High School