MEET THE TEAM

Founder of Danceology | Dance Educator | Examiner | Inclusive Arts Advocate

Belinda Chattin is a passionate and highly accomplished dance educator with over 20 years of industry experience. She is dedicated to delivering inclusive, high-quality dance education that nurtures confidence, creativity, and a strong sense of community.

Belinda began dancing at the age of five and was teaching her own classes by just 14. She trained extensively in RAD Ballet and CSTD Tap, Jazz, and Theatrical, and went on to teach at a number of respected studios throughout Brisbane.

In 2000, at only 21 years of age, Belinda founded Dance Pointe in Brisbane, which she successfully directed for 12 years. During this time, her students achieved exceptional results in APDA examinations—several receiving the highest overall scores across the Asia Pacific region—and earned numerous eisteddfod awards. Many of her former students have since progressed into full-time professional training and opened studios of their own.

In 2014, Belinda was appointed as an examiner with the Asia Pacific Dance Association, a role she continues to hold today. She examines Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre across Australia and New Zealand.

Belinda established Danceology on the Gold Coast in 2019, creating a vibrant and inclusive studio that caters to dancers of all ages and abilities. Danceology offers a wide range of programs, including Danceability and Cheerability, and under Belinda’s leadership, students have achieved outstanding APDA exam results and national competition success.

She has also expanded Danceology into the All Star competitive arena, coaching teams across multiple styles and proudly launching the Gold Coast’s first Cheerability team in 2024. That same year, Belinda began judging for major All Star event providers—an exciting extension of her work within the competitive dance and cheer community.

Alongside her studio work, Belinda is a Teacher Aide at Pacific Pines State High School, where she supports students with diverse learning needs. This role further strengthens her inclusive teaching practice and deepens her understanding of individualised learning and support strategies.

A strong advocate for inclusive education, Belinda is certified in Rhythm Works Integrative Dance and Performability, and has delivered numerous inclusive holiday programs in collaboration with therapy-based services. She is deeply committed to creating adaptive, supportive learning environments where every dancer feels seen, valued, and capable of success.

Belinda is also a certified Rainbow Yoga instructor and has taught children’s yoga throughout the Gold Coast. With additional qualifications in Chair Yoga and Dance for Parkinson’s, she is able to support students with diverse physical and neurological needs. She believes movement and mindfulness are powerful tools for emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and physical development.

In 2025, Belinda was proudly appointed Queensland Dance Coordinator for Special Olympics Australia, further strengthening her mission to ensure dance is accessible, empowering, and inclusive for all.