Dane started dancing at 4, learning Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Highland. He began learning at Ann Roberts in 2012 also learning Contemporary and Hip Hop. Since 2017, Dane has gone on to teach most of these styles, currently teaching Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. Outside of dancing, he studied at James Cook University receiving a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science in 2021 and a Master's in Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2023.