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Founding Director:
Ming-Li “Minx” Turhan
At the heart of Minx's brand is a passion and respect for the history and culture of street dances. As a creative and storyteller, she encourages her students to be strong advocates for dance culture and effortlessly creates an environment for everyone to express their own individuality and style.
With over 15 years teaching, choreography and judging experience, Minx is a versatile dancer who specialises in all styles of street dance from Hip Hop to Dancehall to Salsa, but is especially known for her prowess in Reggaeton and Latin Fusion. She has had the privilege of performing and teaching in Europe, North America, Asia and all over Australia.
Her proudest dance achievements include five Australian professional solo Reggaeton titles and featuring in So You Think You Can Dance Australia’s top 100 dancers. Her competition troupe, MFassis Crew, has won 15 National titles to date and continues to entertain crowds worldwide. She was also the youngest recipient of the “Award of Excellence for her commitment to the Australian Latin dance scene” in 2019.
As the founding director of The MBassy Dance Studio and with over a decade of experience in national event management amongst various street dance communities, Minx has the vision to strengthen the Melbourne street Latin scene through community-driven and collaborative projects.
Why choose The MBassy Dance…
Quality
Our instructors are of an International standard with teaching, training, competition, performance, and/or judging experience at a world level.
Welcoming
We believe anyone can dance and our studio is a zero judgement zone. You don’t even need a dance partner to join!
Legacy
Not only have many of our students become National champions, our teachers often coach other dance teachers!
What makes us different…
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Co-Director:
Gökay “Kai” Turhan
Melbourne and Australia is lucky to have an international talent like Kai with his unique and gentlemanly style of Salsa On2!
With over 10 years’ experience in dance, Kai has a versatile background in ballet, modern, funk, and street jazz, however, he found his true calling and fell in love with dancing salsa On2. An eight time National champion in Turkey, Kai has also taught at and directed international dance festivals.
Kai’s teaching repertoire includes salsa, bachata, chachacha, kizomba, and men’s styling, and his prowess as a dance instructor and coach is attested by the scores of national champions nurtured under his guidance.
Kai is passionate about sharing his views on musicality and fusion of dance through Mambo Moderna with the Australian dance community.
Ballet & Contemporary:
Jess Quinn
Originally from Cairns, Jess Quinn began her dance journey at the age of four, cultivating a passion that would lead to a thriving career. As a scholarship student, Jess trained at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance, completing a three-year full-time performing arts course.
Jess's vibrant career includes performing and choreographing for major corporate events with companies like KPMG, Forever New, and ANZ. One of her standout moments was choreographing for Nitro Athletics, where she worked alongside the legendary Usain Bolt.
Her television credits are equally impressive, having danced with artists such as Red Foo on Dancing with the Stars, Meghan Trainor at the Logie Awards, and Justice Crew at the Australian Open. Jess also brought her expertise to Neighbours as a choreographer and inspired young dancers as the host of ABCME’s Dance Like.
A finalist on Australia’s Got Talent with Teamrocket, Jess has continually showcased her versatility in contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, and commercial dance styles. With seven years as a member of SCIMM Dance Company, Jess brings warmth, energy, and a wealth of experience to every project, making dance accessible and joyful for all.
Hip Hop, KPop & Waacking:
Kaelynn Yoonsung Kim
Kaelynn’s journey in dance is one of evolution and cultural fusion. Growing up immersed in the artistry of ballet and the vibrancy of K-pop, Kaelynn discovered her love for movement early on. In her 20s, she joined a university dance club in South Korea, where she performed over 60 times across diverse street dance styles, including K-pop, waacking, hip hop, and house.
As the founder of Rika Crew, Kaelynn choreographed and directed performances that celebrated street jazz and Afro influences, showcasing her versatility and creative flair. Since moving to New Zealand in 2016, her dance style has continued to evolve, incorporating reggaeton, afrobeats, and deep house into her repertoire.
Now based in Australia, Kaelynn is a welcome addition to The MBassy Dance Team! Kaelynn’s passion for dance culture and her roots in K-culture drive her mission to share her unique style and knowledge with the Australian dance community.
Brazillian Samba No Pé:
Adriana Neculai
Adriana’s passion for Samba is deeply rooted in her love for joy, strength, and community. With over seven years of experience, Adriana has dedicated herself to mastering this dynamic art form, training with some of the best Samba instructors in both Australia and Brazil. Her journey has taken her to the world stage, including the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro, where she paraded with an International Passista Ala during Carnival.
Adriana’s accomplishments include competing with teams in numerous dance competitions, earning accolades and placements that highlight her skill and dedication. Beyond performance, she is passionate about creating choreography and regularly hones her craft in freestyle and musicality.
For Adriana, Samba is more than a dance—it’s a celebration of culture and evolution. From Afro-Samba to Malandro and even hip-hop fusion, she embraces the versatility and ever-changing nature of this captivating art form, sharing its beauty with audiences and students alike.
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