Juliette Verne (aka "JET" / Juliette "JET" Verne / Juliette Verne Blaikie) is the Founder and Director of Urban Dance Centre along with her partner Douglas Blaikie. She studied at Broadway Dance Center in New York, Steps and the famous Alvin Ailey School of Dance.
Juliette and her husband Douglas Blaikie opened the doors to Urban Dance Centre in January 2006.
Her choreography credits include:Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian’s performance at the Aria AwardsGuy Sebastian’s "Beautiful Life” Australian tour.Sony Music duo Shakaya for the Destiny's Child tourShakaya's video clip “Are You Ready”Jive Record’s Samantha Jade for the Urban Music Awards 2007USA hip-hop star Chingy on his Australian tour.So You Think You Can Dance - Australia Choreographer:So You Think You Can Dance Australia (season 1)So You Think You Can Dance Australia (season 2)So You Think You Can Dance Australia (season 3)Other choreography credits includes:Deni Hines “Pull Up To My Bumper”“Stomp” with Marcia Hines and Deni HinesCherry “SOS” singleJoanne’s “Jackie”Fox Fire IV @ Rumba“Buskers & Angels”: A Rock Musical written by Jon EnglishNikki Bennett’s “Diamonds, Divas and Dolls” Cabaret Show.Resident Choreographer for the Russian Coachman Restaurant in SydneyChoreographed Fashion shows for labels:One TeaspoonWishBondsBackstageSwarovski
Juliette is also one of the most profiled judges invited to panel at major dance competitions and events across Australia and is a featured choreographer on Channel Ten with the TV show So You Think You Can Dance - Australia.