Dena Kaplan, a talented actress and dancer, was born in South Africa and relocated to Melbourne, Australia, in 1996. Her impressive career took off with her debut stage appearance alongside David Campbell in the Production Company's Carousel, where she played Louise, a non-singing solo ballet part in the second act of the show.
Kaplan's extensive dance training at numerous schools, including the Australian Ballet School, Jane Moore Academy of Ballet, and City Dance Centre, laid the foundation for her successful career. She later moved to New York to study at the Ailey School and Broadway Dance Center, and was cast in a Broadway musical, although she was unable to accept the offer.
Dena's television career began in 2005 with a role in the Network Ten spy series "Scooter: Secret Agent" as one of the party girls. Her subsequent appearances include Deborah Statesman in an episode of the Australian police drama "City Homicide" in 2007, Keli in an episode of "Flight of the Conchords" in 2009, and a starring role in the film "In Her Skin" alongside Guy Pearce and Rebecca Gibney.
In 2010, Kaplan's breakout role as Abigail Armstrong in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation television series "Dance Academy" catapulted her to fame. She went on to star in the series alongside her role as Stephanie Wolfe in "City Homicide." With her impressive range and versatility, Dena Kaplan has established herself as a talented and accomplished actress and dancer.
