THE BLUEPRINT
You already know how to dance.
Let’s work on everything else that helps you book the job.
The Blueprint is personal coaching for dancers ready to build the strength, confidence and career preparation to put themselves forward when an opportunity comes.
12-week minimum commitment
Online or Hybrid in Richmond, VIC
YOU KNOW HOW TO DANCE.
BUT WHAT COMES NEXT?
You’ve put years into your training. You want the career, but knowing how to dance doesn’t always mean knowing how to get there.
Maybe you’re going to auditions without seeing progress. Maybe you’re unsure how to put yourself forward, or finding it hard to believe in yourself after another “no”.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
The Blueprint gives you a coach in your corner and a personalised plan for everything around your dance training. Together, we build your strength, work through what’s holding you back and take practical steps towards the career you want.
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COURSE CONTENT
Topics and practical tasks are introduced throughout your coaching, with the pace and priorities tailored to you.
Support and in depth personalised coaching on every topic listed is delivered though Weekly Performance Calls.
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• Access to our dancer specific online training program
• Weekly Small Group Personal Training sessions (Hybrid)
• Personalisation in training program for the areas you need to develop further during our Weekly Performance Calls
• Balancing gym training with your dance workload
• Progressing your training as you improve
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• Personalised nutrition plan with weekly review and adjustments
• Building your personal meal plan or flexible eating structure
• Learn about and implement:
Meal timing
Fuelling around training
Fuelling on audition and performance days
Fuelling for performance vs. for body composition vs. for health
Understanding macros & how to use them
Supplements etc
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• Understanding your sleep habits & building a sleep routine
• Managing training load and fatigue
• Planning recovery around your schedule
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• Guidance on getting clear on outcome goal, then working towards actionable goals, habits and weekly tasks to help you achieve it
• Building your personal schedule as a dancer
• Help planning casual dance classes and other opportunities for growth
• Weekly planning and reviewing progress
• Creating a contingency plan
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• Coaching support through weekly topics
• Practical tasks to help you overcome them
• Personalised tasks, assessment and action based on what is holding you back
• Weekly topics such as:
Identity and becoming the dancer you want to be
Self-trust and limiting beliefs
Feeling unready versus needing more preparation
Discipline and following through
Massive Action and finding another way forward
Doing things that scare you
Fear of being seen
Caring about other people’s opinions
Not taking things personally
Rejection resilience
Body image
Controlling the controllable
Mindset tools: visualisation, breathwork and meditation
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• How to sell yourself
• Identifying and communicating your strengths
• Your professional profile
• Reviewing wardrobe and professional materials
• Instagram for Professional Dancers 101
• Creating and using your content planner
• Creating a link in bio portfolio
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• Creating your audition strategy
• Audition brief breakdown and cheat sheet
• Self-tape introductions
• Speaking to an agent and interview practice
• Dancing on film, with coach feedback
• Planning your mock audition
• Mock video audition
• Mock callback simulation
• In-person mock audition (Hybrid)
• Real audition and self-tape support
• Reviewing your audition strategy
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• Planning your showreel
• Identifying the footage and preparation you need
• Showreel rehearsal and feedback day (Hybrid)
• Showreel filming day (Hybrid)
• Editing your showreel
• Finalising and posting your showreel
• Putting yourself forward for opportunities
• Using the Submission Manager to track applications and follow-ups
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Every ADC coach supports you across the full Blueprint, and is an expert in every topic, bringing their own style and professional dance experience. Choose the coach who feels right for you.
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Founder of Athletic Dance Company, Qualified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Yoga Instructor with a professional performance career spanning international contracts and major productions.
After performing professionally on international stages, including Princess Cruises, Hayley created ADC to help dancers bridge the gap between training and the real demands of the industry. She recognised that many talented dancers were missing the strength, conditioning, and mindset preparation needed to succeed in professional environments.
Through Athletic Dance Company, Hayley now works with dancers around the world to build stronger, more resilient bodies, develop smarter training habits, and cultivate the confidence required to perform at their highest level and stand out in auditions.
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Qualified Personal Trainer and professional dancer with experience performing internationally and across major productions.
Mitch combines real industry experience with a deep understanding of strength training to help dancers build the physical and mental resilience needed for professional careers. Having performed with companies such as Norwegian Cruise Line and in productions across Australia, he understands firsthand the demands placed on dancers.
At ADC, Mitch works with dancers to develop strength, confidence, and consistency so they can perform at their best and stand out in auditions.
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Qualified Personal Trainer and professional dancer with experience performing internationally and across major productions.
Michelle began her journey with Athletic Dance Company as a dedicated dancer working towards her professional goals. Through her commitment and growth, she went on to secure her dream contract performing with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Having experienced the process both as a dancer and now as a coach, Michelle understands the challenges many dancers face, particularly around confidence, body image, and believing in their own potential. At ADC, she supports dancers in building strength, self-belief, and the resilience needed to pursue a professional career.
TWO WAYS TO DO THE BLUEPRINT
ONLINE
Weekly 1:1 coaching calls, personalised training, nutrition and recovery coaching, mindset and career preparation, mock video audition tasks and feedback, showreel guidance, the training app and workbook.
HYBRID · RICHMOND, VIC
Everything in Online, plus weekly in-person small group personal training, an in-person mock audition, showreel rehearsal and feedback, and a showreel filming day.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Apply via the link below and tell us what you are working towards. You’ll then be able to book a Discovery Call, where we will review your goals, availability and coach fit together, then build your starting plan.
Real Dancers, Real Results
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Kaylah Abbott
“This program has honestly helped change my life. This program has not only helped change the way I train but the way I focus and condition my mind for this competitive industry. I have now recently secured an 11 month dance contract abroad and Athletic Dance Company was a big part in the process.”
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Ilaria Brigitte
“Hayley's valuable knowledge has helped me to better myself as both an artist and person. For any dancer out there consider training with Athletic Dance Company, there's so much to gain, and I could not recommend the program enough.”
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Michelle Androsenko
“The Blueprint has truly changed my life and I can’t wait to continue to see my progress and results! Hayley truly focuses on making sure we achieve both our training goals and dream careers and I could not have asked for a better mentor to guide me through it!”
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Hannah Vaughan
“Hayley has been a massive help because at the start of the year, I was questioning whether this was the right career path for me, but she told me to keep pushing. I couldn’t recommend the Athletic Dance Company enough!”
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Lachlan Draper
“I joined ADC last year with the goal with a focus of gaining more strength & supporting my dance. This training helped with auditions & securing my first contract. I recommend for any dancer or performer to start strength training.”
LOVE YOUR BLUEPRINT, OR YOUR MONEY BACK.
If you decide the Blueprint isn’t right for you within your first 30 days, let us know why and we’ll refund everything you’ve paid.
Not sure if THE BLUEPRINT is right for you?
💬 FAQ’s
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The Blueprint is perfect for dancers who are ready to take their training and career seriously, especially if you’ve recently graduated from full-time dance and want to fast-track your progress.
It’s for you if you’re looking for structure, expert guidance, and someone in your corner who truly gets it. We’re here to cheer you on, keep you accountable, and remind you every day that you’re capable of more than you think.
This would also work for:
Someone who has recently graduated from full time training
Someone who hasn’t done full time, but is a very confident dancer and is looking for some structured guidance from a professional
Someone who is currently in full time and wants to level up their progress
Someone who has completed full time a few years ago, and wants to reignite their flame
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Both include weekly 1:1 calls, personalised athletic performance and nutrition coaching, mindset and career preparation, online mock audition work, showreel guidance, the app and workbook.
Hybrid adds weekly small group personal training in Richmond, an in-person mock audition, showreel rehearsal and feedback, and a filming day.
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Absolutely. Many of our Mentorship clients work with us online from around Australia and overseas. You’ll receive the same level of personalised support and weekly contact via Video Call and our app.
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Access to a gym or basic equipment is highly recommended to get the most out of the program.
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Every coach is fully equipped to guide you through the full Blueprint experience. You won’t miss out by choosing one over the other, but each coach brings their own style and lived experience, so we recommend picking the one you resonate with most.
Not sure? We can help match you!
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The Blueprint is designed as a 24-week coaching journey, separated into two 12 week blocks.
The minimum commitment is 12 weeks, and we tailor the work to your goals and timeline.
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The program runs initially for a 12 week minimum commitment.
After your first 12 weeks, you can choose to continue or stop at any time.
To cancel, email hayley@athleticdancecompany.com with at least 2 week’s notice before your last payment.
There are no refunds on past payments due to the nature of the coaching.