Ballet Coaching & Mentoring
with Monique Feain
“Realising your potential... to be the best that you can be!”
About Monique
Monique Feain is a highly qualified dance educator with over 33 years of teaching experience. She holds the rarely awarded Enrico Cecchetti Diploma and is a Fellow of Cecchetti Ballet Australia — the highest teaching qualification awarded by the organisation. Monique is a RAD Registered Teacher and Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance (ARAD).
Monique completed her ballet training in the Cecchetti Method and RAD (Advanced and Solo Seal) in Sydney and London at Ballet Rambert, before a successful international professional career as a soloist throughout Europe for over 10 years in classical ballet and musical theatre.
She is particularly passionate about fitness and wellness for older people, and works extensively with aged care residents, people living with Parkinson’s Disease, and those with cognitive and mobility challenges. Monique also provides specialised online coaching and mentoring for vocational ballet students.
RAD Registered Teacher · ARAD · Fellow CBA · CICB · L(Dip) ISTD · AIDTA
Holder of the Enrico Cecchetti Diploma
Soloist roles in Giselle, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and featured roles in Cats, Chicago, West Side Story, and many more.
Trained under Jan Metcalf FISTD FCBA, Prudence Bowen FRAD, Valrene Tweedie OAM, and Dame Marie Rambert, with coaching from former Cecchetti students Margaret Craske, Nora Roche, and Laura Wilson in London.
What I Do
Aged Care Dance Programs
Seated song and dance programs designed for residential aged care facilities. Fun, low-impact sessions set to familiar toe-tapping tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s that promote brain and body health, social connection, and joy.
Designed for residents living with cognitive and physical conditions including dementia and Parkinson's Disease. The program provides a structured therapeutic approach that helps unlock brain pathways, supporting learning and social connection.
“This is not just an exercise class, it’s not just a music class — it’s an interactive memory lesson.”
Dance for Parkinson’s
Specialist Dance for Parkinson’s classes welcoming everyone at all levels of ability and mobility — including partners, friends, family, and care givers.
Research shows dance can be especially beneficial for those with mild to moderate Parkinson’s, helping improve gait, balance, cognitive functioning, and quality of life. Dance for PD originated at the Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn and is now a worldwide movement.
Monique is a qualified Dance for Parkinson’s instructor whose dedicated work with older people stems from personal family experience with dementia and Parkinson’s.
Online Coaching & Mentoring
Specialised private online vocational ballet coaching for dancers from age 8 to professional level, via Zoom.
Monique’s personalised coaching and mentoring program covers technical development, strengthening and rehabilitation programs, competition preparation, career guidance, and the life skills that underpin a dancer’s growth.
Complimentary 20-minute introductory session available.
Testimonials
“Monique’s abundant expertise, passion, and unwavering dedication to my individual needs have been the single largest reason for the successes I have achieved. Her guidance has significantly shaped my work ethic, integrity, and discipline — not only as a dancer, but as a young woman. To be coached by Monique is a privilege.”
“I began ballet at 47 after my chiropractor recommended Monique. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Today I am stronger, fitter, more flexible, and more confident. A lesson with Monique is far more than a dance class — there’s a good dose of life coaching thrown in.”
“Monique is dedicated to all her students. I have learnt more than just ballet steps — I have learnt things about my body and exercises to correct lifelong habits. She has so much knowledge and gives so much, not just in teaching steps, but in safe dance practice and genuine interest in the future of each student.”
“Under Monique’s coaching I learnt more than just technique. She increased my knowledge of anatomy, safe dancing, injury prevention, and body awareness, and gave me invaluable career guidance. She was instrumental in improving my control and core strength, which improved my skills across all dance styles.”
“Monique not only taught me the fundamentals and beauty of ballet, she helped me realise my deep love and passion for it, guiding me through life choices as my career developed. She has always been there for me and I know she cares for all of her students. I couldn’t think of a better coach.”
Get in Touch
For enquiries, bookings, or questions:
Monique Feain
+61 411 306 430Private coaching by appointment.