l-r Sergio Montoya, Regae, Maya Sheridan - Martinez, Armand De Saint - Salvy & Rosano
A Window Into 101
Dance Studio 101 is a boutique dance studio located in the heart of Surry Hills. Operated by Directors, Rosano Martinez and Maya Sheridan, it offers all styles of dance classes that cater for beginners through to professionals. This fabulous creative space began life as headquarters of fashion brand Je Roq Seven ( JR7 ) for designers, Rosano , Maya Sheridan and Luke Portman. Maya’s simultaneous career as a choreographer and dance teacher facilitated the studio's natural evolution into a bubbling creative hub of movement and music.
Maya comes from a background of dance, acting, fashion and styling. She is formally trained in Contemporary, Ballet, Tap and Jazz and specializes in Dancehall and afro-derived dance styles. She has performed in various commercials, a feature film, and provided choreography for entertainment events such as the Annual Chinese New Year Parade for The City Of Sydney Council and the International FIFA World Cup Congress. Maya is undoubtedly the most popular Dancehall instructor in Sydney, her classes attracting a fabulous mix of creatives as she hosts the hottest dancehall sessions this side of Jamaica ! In her role as Artistic Director she continues to push the boundaries in emerging styles and introducing avant-garde and unique forms of dance through the studio.
Rosano’s name is synonymous within the history of Australian Hip-Hop as an innovator and pioneer of modern urban culture. He is one of Sydney’s original graffiti artists (Future Art Beat 4), B-Boys, and first ever Hip Hop/Funk recording artist releasing music with Virgin, Sony, EMI and Warner. Rosano danced with Australia’s original breakdance crew (The United Break Team). They supported the legendary Rock Steady Crew on their Australian tour in ’84 and were Puma’s first non-sport endorsed group. They performed all across Australia in clubs, on television and in music video clips. Later, as an accomplished vocalist-songwriter and twice Aria nominated recording artist, his bands West Side Posse, Sound Unlimited and Renegade Funktrain toured with the likes of Public Enemy, Ice-T, Naughty by Nature and De La Soul.
Currently Rosano is very busy in the field of Design and Image/Brand Creation. His handiwork can be seen in the branding, images, and design of this website and the Studio 101 interior which displays his priceless collection of rare record art and beloved vintage boomboxes. If you'd like to see his design site, click here.
Maya & Rosano are very excited about the resurgence of dance and are pleased to welcome everyone who share their passion and love of the arts to enjoy this creative and inspiring space as much as they do.
The 101 Collective - Creative Services
Maya Sheridan - Martinez
"With a background of film, fashion, dance, and branding, Maya embodies todays cross media marketing environment and is everything you need in one sassy little package."
Choreographer, designer, and 101 Director/ Owner : Maya is the driving force of 101 Creative. Australia’s first dancehall teacher and certainly it’s most popular proponent, Maya, is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary, but specialises in her passion for afro derived dance styles. Maya’s uncanny ability to anticipate emerging dance trends has been instrumental to the introduction and support of new and niche styles through the Studio long before their proliferation into the wider “dance” community. For more info about Maya click here. To watch some videos click here.
Sergio Montoya
"Sergio is simply: Poetry In Motion"
Undoubtedly Australia’s most authentic, experienced and finest popper, locker and breaker. Grand Winner of Network Ten’s Star Search, Winner of The National Reebok Dance Championships, Australian representative, 3rd Place In The International Planet Dance Championships, and founder of Puma’s first sponsored professional breakdance crew: The United Break Team. A pioneer and innovator pivotal to the acceptance of “street” danceforms, and their evolution into legitimate art, Serge is an accomplished entertainer and has performed and choreographed for shows and music videos in styles including, breaking, popping, locking, tap, and jazz. For more info about Sergio click here. To watch some videos click here.
Rosano
"From writing top 20 hit songs, directing music videos, Fashion/ Product/ Jewellery Design, to Interiors, Branding, Photography, and Illustration,- nothing escapes his all seeing eye. If a picture speaks a thousand words, Rosano’s prolific creative output is nothing short of Encyclopaedic..."
If there is a creative medium out there, chances are Rosano’s worked it. He was Australia’s 1st signed hip hop Artist, composing, recording, releasing and art directing with SONY MUSIC, VIRGIN, EMI, and WARNER MUSIC. Along with Sergio, Rosano was a member of legendary breakdancers - The United Break Team, as well as a founding member of Australia’s most influential grafitti group: Future Art Beat 4. To see some of Rosano's art click here.
Armand de Saint Salvy
"given Armand's musicality and knowledge of dance, he's a no brainer for music video direction"
As well as being Australia's premiere Kizomba teacher and expert. Armand is an award winning short film maker, TVC, TV promo, and music video director. Having worked in a range of genres (comedy, drama, thriller), Armand has developed a strong sense of story across all genres. His stunning cinematic vision and passion for out of the box concepts make him a highly sought after Director. To watch some of Armand's videos click here.
Regae
"whether you‘re a performing artist, a lawyer, or just wanna end up in the social pages, Regae will have you dressed comfortably, brimming with confidence, and most importantly; clearly looking your finest."
Tired of looking like your outfits were picked for you by Stevie Wonder out of a lucky dip? Why waste time buying clothes that will never leave your wardrobe? Resident personal shopper and stylist, Regae, is the solution to your dilemma. When you hit the stores with Regae, whether male or female, you can betcha bottom dollar you’ll be walkin’ out that door dressed to impress. With a string of high profile clients with those “privacy agreements”, you too can soon look forward to being pursued by those pestering paparazzi.
Lets Chat
If you would like to get in touch with any of these wonderful people, email: info@dancestudio101.com.au or call +61 (0) 402 448 006
