Juanita Mellick Ryder (Founder) discovered from an early age her creative talents. These talents have been embraced in over 25 years of performing and dancing, as a student & teacher.

They were further developed through successfully completing her Bachelor of Arts in Drama and from establishing and running one of the leading Dance Schools in Brisbane.

Juanita's latest creation, with assisted direction from husband Mark, is Cheeky Monkey Club. Their two young sons inspired its emergence, after Juanita and Mark were unable to find an exciting program that embraced their energy, imagination and developmental growth.

Exciting Educational Modules  became the foundation of the Cheeky Monkey Club’s success and high demand saw the rapid growth of Performance Dance Classes, Funtastic Themed Birthday Parties and Kids Activity Clubs.