Examiner

Sharon O’Neill

Canberra, Australia

Sharon is the first AIDA Examiner in Australia, and in fact, outside of the USA.

  • 1999-2021 - Worked at both Fred Astaire Dance Studios and Danzon Dance Studio
  • 2000 – 4th place in the Showcase Division with Argentine Tango in the Fred Astaire competition in the Bahamas.
  • 2005 – 3rd place on the ABC TV Show “Strictly Dancing”.v
  • 2006 – Associates Degrees in both Smooth and Rhythm – Highly Commended.
  • 2008-2011 – 4 Times Professional On2 ACT Salsa Champion, still undefeated
  • 2009 – Licentiate Degrees in both Smooth & Rhythm – Highly Commended.
  • 2010 – Zumba Fitness & Zumba Kids instructor.
  • 2013 – Fellowships in both Smooth & Rhythm over 2 days – Highly Commended.v
  • 2013 – Ballroom Associates and Theatre Arts Associates over 2 days – Highly Commended.
  • 2016 – Examiners Assessment over 2 days after 10 years of study, experience and innovation.
  • 2016 – Strong Nation instructor.
  • 2017 – Sharon created “Articulate” Dance Training Program.
  • 2020 - Zumba Gold, Toning and Gold Toning instructor. https://sharon1.zumba.com/
  • 2011-2020 - Sharon created and organised “ASDAC – The Outback Crown”. Australia’s most glamourous, friendly, independent Smooth and Rhythm competition for all Pro/Am and Pro’s in Australia.
  • 2021 - Works in her personal dance business "Articulate Dance Training".