About Aqua Mami International
Aqua Mami International is a Western Australia-based organisation dedicated to the growth and development of mermaid sport, underwater dance, and aquatic performance arts.
We welcome mermaids, athletes, performers, and ocean enthusiasts from all backgrounds and training systems. Our mission is to create an inclusive and supportive community where individuals can develop their skills, pursue their goals, and connect with opportunities both locally and internationally.
As a training and development organisation, Aqua Mami International provides pathways for beginners, recreational participants, performers, and competitive athletes. We support individuals seeking personal growth, professional development, performance experience, and competition opportunities within the global mermaid community.
While we currently offer internationally recognised certification programs through MFI (Mermaid Federation International) and PADI Mermaid, we are not limited to any single training system. We believe in collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning across the international mermaid industry.
In addition to training programs in Australia, Aqua Mami International regularly organises and participates in overseas training experiences, workshops, competitions, cultural exchanges, and professional development opportunities throughout Asia and beyond. These experiences allow our members to learn from international instructors, train in unique aquatic environments, and build connections within the global mermaid community.
Through partnerships, education, competitions, performances, and international exchange, Aqua Mami International aims to inspire confidence, creativity, athletic excellence, and a deeper connection with the ocean.
Competition Training • Underwater Dance • Athlete Development • International Opportunities
Why Aqua Mami International Was Established
Aqua Mami International was established to promote safe, professional, and responsible mermaid activities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
As mermaid activities continue to gain visibility, many participants enter the community through social media, photography, entertainment, or recreational interest without receiving structured education in aquatic safety, risk management, or performance standards.
We believe that mermaiding is more than simply wearing a mermaid tail. It is an aquatic activity that requires appropriate training, safety awareness, environmental responsibility, and professional development.
Our mission is to provide participants with access to internationally recognised education systems, safety-focused training, professional development pathways, and opportunities for competition and performance.
By combining mermaid education, underwater dance, aquatic safety, and international standards, Aqua Mami International aims to support the development of a safer, more knowledgeable, and more professional mermaid community.
We believe that every participant should have the opportunity to experience the magic of mermaiding in a safe, supportive, and professionally managed environment.
Meet Our Team
Yau Tsang
Founder & Director
Yau Tsang is the Founder and Director of Aqua Mami International, based in Perth, Western Australia.
With a background spanning mermaid training, underwater dance, competitive performance, diving and occupational health and safety, Yau founded Aqua Mami International to develop a more structured approach to mermaiding in Australia—bringing together underwater artistry, professional training and a strong focus on safety.
As an MFI Mermaid & Underwater Dance Instructor, coach, judge and competitive athlete, Yau has been involved in mermaid training, performances and competitions across Australia and Asia. Her background in Chinese dance also influences her approach to underwater movement, choreography and performance.
Beyond teaching, Yau works to create international opportunities for Australian mermaids through competitions, performances, workshops and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region. She is also leading the development of the Australian Mermaid Safety Report 2027, with the aim of supporting safer and more consistent practices as mermaiding continues to grow in Australia.
Through Aqua Mami International, Yau continues to develop training, performance and competition pathways while building a team that can support the long-term growth of mermaiding and underwater dance in Australia.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc in Health, Safety and Environment
- Master of Health Safety Management
- MFI Mermaid & Underwater Dance Instructor
- Mermaid & Underwater Dance Coach / Judge
- Competitive Mermaid Athlete
- Certified Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Teacher
- Freediver & Scuba Diver
- Adex & HKUPAT Performer
- Team Athlete, Coach & Choreographer – Competed in the team’s sixth -place finish at the World Open 2024 competition and led all team preparations
Ronnie
Deputy Director | MFI Mermaid & Underwater Dance Instructor | AIDA 3 Freediver
Originally from Taiwan, Ronnie began her professional career as a registered nurse. Working in a high-pressure healthcare environment led her to find peace and balance in the water, and eventually to discover mermaiding.
What began as an escape soon became a journey of confidence and self-discovery. Through mermaiding, Ronnie found a new way to express herself through underwater movement and performance. She has since performed and competed in national and international mermaid competitions, gaining experience both as a performer and competitive mermaid.
Ronnie is a certified MFI Mermaid & Underwater Dance Instructor and AIDA 3 Freediver. Her background in nursing also influences her approach to teaching, with particular attention to safety, student comfort and building confidence progressively in the water.
Having recently moved to Australia, Ronnie now joins Aqua Mami International as Deputy Director, working alongside founder Yau Tsang to develop mermaid and underwater dance training in Australia. As part of the same mermaid training system, she brings her own teaching and competition experience to the growing Aqua Mami community.
For Ronnie, mermaiding is more than wearing a tail or creating beautiful underwater images. She hopes to help students discover their own confidence, movement and enjoyment beneath the water.
Qualifications & Experience:
- MFI Mermaid & Underwater Dance Instructor
- AIDA 3 Freediver
- Former Registered Nurse in Taiwan
- National & International Mermaid Competition Experience
- Mermaid Performance Experience
