Miss Amanda commenced ballet at the age of 4 and completed all exams from Pre-primary to Advanced 2 in the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus by 16 years of age.

After completing school she completed the Certificate of Ballet Teaching Studies qualification with the Royal Academy of Dance. She has taught and submitted ballet students for examinations for the past 15 years.

Miss Amanda has worked as a mentor for the Royal Academy of Dance guiding prospective ballet teachers through the practical component of their Classical Ballet Teaching Studies. Additionally Miss Amanda completed her tertiary studies gaining a Bachelor in Dance Education qualifying her to teach Dance and Physical Education Studies in high school and primary school. She has worked for the Department of Education for 5 years.