Founder & Head Coach

Hayley Freestone is a professional dancer turned performance coach, passionate about helping dancers build strength, confidence, and resilience. With years of experience performing both in Australia and overseas, including on cruise ships, she created Athletic Dance Company to give dancers the support she wished she had — blending athletic training, nutrition, mindset, and career guidance. Hayley now leads a team of coaches dedicated to helping dancers thrive on and off the stage.

Coach

Mitch is a seasoned performer and certified personal trainer with a passion for helping dancers build strong, resilient bodies for long-lasting careers. With a background spanning theatre, cruise lines, national tours, and major live events, he understands firsthand the physical demands of the industry—and how to train smart to stay stage-ready.

Mitch’s performance credits include the 2025 season of Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical, Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies with the Australian Shakespeare Company, and Bjorn Again Australia. He’s served as both Dance Captain and Creative Team Member for Princes of the Night, performed in The Ultimate Vegas Show (The Palms at Crown), and backed Mitch Tambo at the Australian Open Men’s Semi-Final in Rod Laver Arena. He’s also toured internationally as a singer-dancer with Norwegian Cruise Line.