THE TEAM
Lisa Purchas
Co-Founder, Instructor, VR Content Developer
Lisa is Principal of Dancescene Studio in Western Australia (www.dancescene.com.au), where she teaches ballet to children, Adults, and Senior Citizens. She has written and published a children's Ballet book "Andweina & Lucy Love to Dance", created and produced video content on a global scale with Teach Me to Dance DVD https://youtube.com/@dancescene?feature=shared, co-founded and created the large online dance platform www.idancedaily.com.au, and created the Ballet4Alzheimers programme https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikJxeT_faBMjtDLI1aTSWNg61ao3xSFI&si=XH6coy55H0Hhr4DC for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early stage Alzheimer's. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, and Masters of International Business, with Distinction. She believes that ballet should be accessible to everyone, and is conscious of the need to be protective of one's body and brain health to safeguard against neurodegenerative disease.
Sandy Delasalle
Co-Founder, Instructor, VR Content Developer
Principal Dancer, Rehearsal Director, Choreographer with a 35-year experience on stage.
Sandy travelled the world throughout her career working and performing alongside some of the most influential and renowned artists from the ballet industry.
For the past 11 years Sandy worked as Artistic Associate and Principal Rehearsal Director for West Australian Ballet under Aurélien Scannella’s leadership.
“I am delighted to be part of this amazing program. I am looking forward to share my passion and artistry in new and innovative ways while contributing for the wellbeing and care of people in need. Supporting everyone physically and Mentally, through ballet and music. Live longer with Ballet!”
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Aurélien Scannella
Co-Founder, Website Designer, VR Content Developer
Artistic Director of West Australian Ballet (2013-2023), Choreographer, Freelance Guest Teacher, Producer and Founder of Productions Trade. “I am excited to be part of this new adventure. The potential of Ballet4Wellbeing is huge and the benefits that we are bringing to those in the need of a better life are priceless”.
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Full bio: Aurelien Scannella