Our Team

Cassie Peele

Cassie is a Melbourne-based dance artist and educator with a passion for developing young performers. A graduate of Transit Dance, Cassie holds a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management, as well as a Certificate IV and Diploma in Dance with a focus on Contemporary. She was awarded Most Outstanding in her final year, reflecting her dedication to both craft and creativity.

Cassie has been a company artist with Scimm. Dance Company, performing in works such as Paracosm (national tour), Mechorstra (Melbourne Fringe & Midsumma Festival), and the company’s 20th Anniversary Performance. Her time with Scimm. and other professional projects has fueled her love for movement exploration, improvisation, and rich performance work.

With a decade of teaching experience across dance schools and educational settings throughout Victoria, Cassie brings a blend of precision, technique, and artistic freedom to every studio she enters. As co-director of Sculpted Dance Company, she is committed to creating a space where dancers feel supported, challenged, and creatively empowered as they prepare for the stage.

Teri Pansino

Teri completed three years at Spectrum Full Time Performing Arts Studios on a scholarship, graduating with a Certificate IV in Dance and a Diploma in Musical Theatre. Since then, she has built a diverse professional career in Melbourne, performing as the official mascot for the Carlton Football Club, appearing on Channel 9’s AFL Footy Show: Grand Final Players Revue, dancing as a Melbourne Storm Cheerleader, and performing as a Crown Casino showgirl, among other corporate engagements.

Beyond performing, Teri is deeply passionate about teaching and mentoring young dancers. She brings her extensive industry experience and vibrant energy to her role as co-director of Sculpted Dance Company, where she is dedicated to nurturing confident, versatile, and expressive performers in a supportive environment.