Our Teachers

Jan Conroy OAM

Director (Retired)

• RAD - Registered Teacher
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Theatrical)
• OAM - Services to the Arts
• Eisteddfod Adjudicator

Nikki Conroy

Private lessons, Solos

• RAD TC - Registered Teacher
• Degree of Performing Arts (Brent Street Studios)
• Comdance (CSTD) Jazz Award (Honours)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Theatrical, Tapping)
• Professional Dancer
• Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management

Summer Nelson

Classical Department

• Summer was born in QLD and holds extensive knowledge for the dance industry as a performer, choreographer, technique teacher and adjudicator. She has a versatile skill set in all genres of dance and performance, but specialises in Classical ballet technique and artistry. Summer is a highly respected teacher throughout QLD and also enjoys free-lancing interstate to choreograph and mentor. In recent years Summer has enjoyed developing her knowledge and gaining qualifications within the VET industry. She works alongside several RTO's training and assessing dancers who are studying dance related subjects within Certificate qualifications, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.

• RAD Registered & Qualified Teacher
• Progressing Ballet Technique Instructor
• TAE40110 Cert IV Training & Assessing (Dance)
• Advanced Diploma Dance Performance
• Member of the Australian Adjudicator's Association

Kate Evans

Acrobatics Coach

• Kate runs and manages her own Performing Arts, Acro & Aerial studio on the Sunshine Coast - 'Beats Per Minute Performing Arts'. With over 22 years' experience, Kate has trained students from the age of 2 years to professional. Many of Kate's former students have pursued professional careers Internationally.
  Kate is Module 1, 2 & 3 certified with Acrobatic Arts, AcroDance Certified Competition Adjudicator, Acrobatic Arts Certified Examiner, and AcroDance Pre-School Certified.
• Acrobatic Arts module 1, 2 & 3 certified
• AcroDance Certified Competition Adjudicator
• Acrobatic Arts Certified Examiner
• Alixa Flexibility module 1, 2 & 3 certified
• AcroDance Pre-School Certified
• Comdance RAD Qualified
• Qualified Progressing Ballet Technique teacher

Nicole Galea

Major Classical Department

• ARAD (Associate Royal Academy of Dance)
• RAD TC - Registered Teacher
• BA Dance - QUT Kelvin Grove
• Queensland Ballet Company (retired)
• Former Artistic Assistant - Qld Ballet Company Master of the Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Education - QUT
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma - Theatrical, Classical

Lynelle Griffiths

Examination Tap

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Tapping)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Jazz Award (Honours Plus)

Maria Higgins

Commercial & Examination Jazz

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
• Professional dancer - Royal Caribbean Cruiseline
• ARAD (Associate Royal Academy of Dance)

Tarcia Meadows

Head of Junior Department

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Theatrical)
• RAD Advanced 1 (Distinction)
• ATOD Teacher
• Past student - Conroy Dance Centre

Marcus Pearce

Senior Teacher
CPAC Course Advisor

• Comdance (CSTD) Examiner
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Tapping)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Theatrical)
• Professional Dancer
• Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
• Eisteddfod Adjudicator
• Acrobatic Arts Module 1 Certified
• Dance captain - Royal Caribbean International
• Lead Role WA-RU-INU National Tv Series, Japan
• Featured Dancer - Pirates of Penzance Australian Tour

Aleisha Rose

Drama/Musical Theatre

• Aleisha is a fully trained dancer across multiple genres including classical, commercial jazz, musical theatre, lyrical and tap. She worked professionally as a dancer with the Walt Disney Company, and in 2011 began to focus on acting and was accepted into NIDA, Australia's premiere acting school. From there, Aleisha landed her first television role as a host on Channel 7's 'Lab Rats Challenge'. Aleisha continued her acting training in Sydney before joining the Fox Film Co. production of 'The Wolverine' in 2012. She was then offered a lead role in 'Toybox' for the Seven Network. Aleisha continued her studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, and in 2014 was cast as 'Tarren', a lead role in the feature film 'Arrowhead'. Aleisha recently wrapped production as 'Chrissy' in the Australian Feature 'Burns Point' and 'Anita in Stranded Pearl' She recently starred as 'Eileen' in Finesse Burlesque at La boîte Theatre and at The Star.
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Theatrical Teaching Certificate

Anna Schultz

Jazz Department
Acrobatics
Solos co-ordinator

• RAD Advanced 1
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Tapping)
• 'Jungle Girl' at Australia Zoo
• Acrobatic Arts Module 2 Certified

Maria Shanks

Classical Department
Diploma Specialist

• RAD TC - Registered Teacher
• Comdance (CSTD) Senior Examiner
• RAD Qualified Teacher
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Theatrical, Tapping, Classical)
• Eisteddfod Adjudicator

Janet Thiel

Musical Theatre

• ISTD Teachers Certificate
• Adv Diploma Musical Theatre
• Professional Theatre - Performer/Choreographer

Kaytlyn Bell-Blissner

Classical Coaching

• Artistic Director - Prima Youth Classical Company
• RAD Registered & Qualified Teacher

Caitlin Alletsee

Teaching Staff

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Tapping)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Classical)
• RAD Advanced 2
• Comdance (CSTD) Advanced Classical

Liliana Callaghan

Classical Department

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Classical)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Tapping)
• RAD Advanced 2
• Comdance (CSTD) Advanced Classical

Jordan Sceney

Teaching Staff

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Tapping)
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Classical)
• RAD Advanced 2
• Comdance (CSTD) Advanced Classical
• Acrobatics Arts Module 1 Certified

Makenzie Verral

Teaching Staff

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Modern Jazz)

Phoenix Mitchell

Acrobatics Department

• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Modern Jazz)
• Acrobatics Arts Module 2 Certified

Kate Evans

Acrobatics Coach

• Kate runs and manages her own Performing Arts, Acro & Aerial studio on the Sunshine Coast - 'Beats Per Minute Performing Arts'. With over 22 years' experience, Kate has trained students from the age of 2 years to professional. Many of Kate's former students have pursued professional careers Internationally.
  Kate is Module 1, 2 & 3 certified with Acrobatic Arts, AcroDance Certified Competition Adjudicator, Acrobatic Arts Certified Examiner, and AcroDance Pre-School Certified.
• Acrobatic Arts module 1, 2 & 3 certified
• AcroDance Certified Competition Adjudicator
• Acrobatic Arts Certified Examiner
• Alixa Flexibility module 1, 2 & 3 certified
• AcroDance Pre-School Certified
• Comdance RAD Qualified
• Qualified Progressing Ballet Technique teacher

Bodie Fullerton

Corporate

• As Choreographer/ Director:
  Galaxy Casino Macau
  Sands Casino Macau
  Venetian Casino
  Norwegian Cruise Lines
  Regent Seven Seas
  Oceania Cruises
• Professional Dance Credits include:
  Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Canada)
  Moulin Rouge (Paris)
  Power Rangers Asia Tour
  MTV Video Music Awards
  Ricki Lee, Powder Finger, Human Nature, Sophie Monk, Vanessa Amorosi, Anaya Day, Courtney Act
• As Casting Agent:
  Palazzo Mannheim
  Crazy Palace
  Alexander Kunz Theatre, Saabrücken
  Udo Lindenberg German Tour
  Norwegian Creative Studio (NCL, Regent & Oceania)
  Apollo Theatre Düsseldorf
  Tempordom Berlin

Taylah Furguson

Heels/Cabaret/Jazz

• Taylah is a professional dancer and showgirl with impressive credits including the Plazzo in Mannheim Germany, and the Caberet De Paris with Boyd Productions.
• Dancer/Swing and Dance Captain
  Norwegian Cruise Lines
• Dancer/Showgirl
  Imaginatricks Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Dancer/Dance Captain
  Finesse Burlesque Queensland Tour
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate

Sue Porter
(B.Mus., A.T.C.L.)

Singing

• Sue has worked extensively in Australian music theatre for three decades as pianist, repetiteur and Musical Director – including Australian tours of “Deep Bells Ring, ” “I Do, I Do” and “Menopause the Musical”. She was M.D. for Melbourne’s sell-out seasons of “Jacques Brel” and it’s cast recording, along with various other successful cabarets and musicals in Melbourne. As well as her work as a performer, Sue worked in Melbourne as a tutor and Musical Director for Victorian tertiary music theatre courses (V.C.A., National Theatre School), Vic State Opera, and as a collaborator in the creation of original music theatre works. Since her return to Brisbane Sue has continued to work as a vocal coach, freelance pianist and musical director. She has M.D’d shows for the Brisbane Cabaret Festival, toured for the Qld Arts Council, and is sought after as audition pianist for cruise lines and national touring productions.
  Sue works often at QPAC playing for and coaching musicals, and collaborating on new local music theatre works. She is currently continuing her interest in educating tertiary students in music theatre skills and is happy to be associated with the talented full-timers at Conroys.

Aleisha Rose

Drama/Musical Theatre

• Aleisha is a fully trained dancer across multiple genres including classical, commercial jazz, musical theatre, lyrical and tap. She worked professionally as a dancer with the Walt Disney Company, and in 2011 began to focus on acting and was accepted into NIDA, Australia's premiere acting school. From there, Aleisha landed her first television role as a host on Channel 7's 'Lab Rats Challenge'. Aleisha continued her acting training in Sydney before joining the Fox Film Co. production of 'The Wolverine' in 2012. She was then offered a lead role in 'Toybox' for the Seven Network.
  Aleisha continued her studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, and in 2014 was cast as 'Tarren', a lead role in the feature film 'Arrowhead'. Aleisha recently wrapped production as 'Chrissy' in the Australian Feature 'Burns Point' and 'Stranded Pearl'. She recently starred as 'Eileen' in Finesse Burlesque at La Boîte and The Star, and as 'Campbell' in Bring It on The Musical at the Gardens Theatre.
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Theatrical Teaching Certificate

Sally-Anne Russel

Commercial Jazz/Technique

• Professional Dancer - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
• CPAC Alumni
• Comdance (CSTD) Theatrical Teaching Certificate
• Certificate III in Dance
• 'Mamma Mia' - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

Summer Till

Certificate Training

• Summer was born in QLD and holds extensive knowledge for the dance industry as a performer, choreographer, technique teacher and adjudicator. She has a versatile skill set in all genres of dance and performance, but specialises in Classical ballet technique and artistry. Summer is a highly respected teacher throughout QLD and also enjoys free-lancing interstate to choreograph and mentor. In recent years Summer has enjoyed developing her knowledge and gaining qualifications within the VET industry. She works alongside several RTO's training and assessing dancers who are studying dance related subjects within Certificate qualifications, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
• RAD Registered & Qualified Teacher
• Progressing Ballet Technique Instructor
• TAE40110 Cert IV Training & Assessing (Dance)
• Advanced Diploma Dance Performance
• Member of the Australian Adjudicator's Association

Jayde Westaby

Musical Theatre

• Hailing from the UK, Jayde trained at Bird College of Performing Arts in London where she received a 1st BA Hons Theatre and Performance Degree.
• Professional credits (UK) include:
  White Christmas (Judy Haynes)
  Chicago (Mona, Velma Kelly (cover))
  Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado)
  Sweet Charity (Rosie)
  West Side Story (Anita)
  Grease (Rizzo)
  Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie Mangano)
  Mamma Mia! (Ali)
  Thoroughly Modern Millie
  Beauty & The Beast
• Professional credits (Australia):
  Rocky Horror Show (Magenta)
  Xanadu (Melpomene)
  Dream Lover
  Everybody Loves Lucy (Lucille Ball)
  Mamma Mia (Tanya)
  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mrs Teavee)