Shelle has been training students in the performing arts for over 30 years. As Artistic Director of 'Conroy Dance Centre' she has guided the development and careers of performance students with many pursuing professional careers in the performing arts industry throughout Australia and internationally. Former students are performing throughout the world in Musical Theatre, commercial dance, movies, theme parks and cruise ships.
Shelle's choreography for children's television in Australia has included 'New MacDonald's Farm', 'Toybox' and 'Pipsqueaks' for Beyond International and the 7 Network. As creator and choreographer of the Comdance (CSTD) Modern Jazz Syllabus, her work has been instrumental in the training of thousands of students throughout the world who are currently taught and examined in this syllabus.
Shelle also works on the creative team for international ceremonies and events. Her work as a Mass Cast Choreographer includes London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies, Baku 2015 European Games, Formula 1 Grand Prix Opening Ceremony 2016, Ashgabat 2017 Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games Opening & Closing Ceremonies.
Comdance (CSTD) Modern Jazz - Creator/Choreographer
Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Tapping)
Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Theatrical)
RAD TC - Registered Teacher
Cert IV - Dance Teaching & Management
Choreographer - Children's Television - 'New MacDonald's Farm', 'Toybox', 'Pipsqueaks'
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
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'.
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
Chase Vollenweider
Extension - Commercial Jazz/Hip-Hop/Contemporary
Chase has trained in dancing, singing and acting for the last 20 years, and continues to expand on his craft even now. Chase has most recently come off the television show 'The Masked Singer' as a core dancer. He also danced for Sam Smith at Mardi Gras in Sydney last year. Previously Chase spent three years dancing on luxury cruise line Celebrity Cruises. Having signed with Clear Talent Group in Los Angeles, Chase has trained with some of LA's best and has a world of knowledge to offer.
CPAC (Full-time) Teaching Faculty
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
Maria Higgins
Commercial & Examination Jazz
Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Modern Jazz)
Professional dancer - Royal Caribbean Cruiseline
ARAD (Associate Royal Academy of Dance)
Nathaniel Hancock
Tap
Nathaniel has been part of the touring cast of Tap Dogs for the past 10 years where he has performed in Europe, Asia, Bahrain, UAE, Australia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and the USA. He is a founding member of Street Feet Entertainment, Rhythmism Tap Co and is an integral part of The Tap Tour. Nathaniel appeared in the animated film Happy Feet 2 as a featured tap dancer. He has also performed with Beat the Streets, Street Feet Entertainment and The Next Step alongside some of Australia's best commercial dancers and tap dancers alike. Nathaniel has been teaching and adjudicating tap dance both nationally and internationally for the past 14 years, and shows that he has a great passion for sharing his love and knowledge of tap dance. He has been a member of the faculty at the past two Australian Tap Festival's and The Sydney Tap Festival in 2017 and 2018.
Amber Ivers
Pilates/Yoga
Amber is a seasoned performer with professional credits from around the world. She has performed at the 'Lido De Paris', 'Palazzo' Germany, 'Crazy Palace' in Karlsruhe, and toured with Rock star Udo Lindenberg. In the USA she was a lead dancer in 'Vegas! The show' onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines, and also contracted with the RWS Entertainment Group in New York. Amber has numerous film and TV credits including 'In Her Skin' for Liberty Films, and 'Bait 3D' for Paramount Pictures. The most recent project for Amber is producing her own professional show alongside her sister Madii; 'Finesse Burlesque' opening soon in Brisbane.
Professional credits include: Lido de Paris Norwegian Cruise Line Holland America Line Palazzo Crazy Palace Bindi & the Jungle Girls Friedrichstadt-Palast Udo Lindenberg RWS Entertainment Group Da Capo
Teaching qualifications: Comdance Diploma in Modern Jazz Comdance Diploma in Tapping Comdance Certificate in Classical RAD Advanced 2
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'.
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
Patrice Tipoki
Singing
Patrice's rich history of music and culture stems from her Maori/Irish and possibly Chinese background. She grew up in a musical family, performing in her first professional musical (The King and I) when she was seven, and becoming one of the youngest graduates from the music theatre course at the Western Academy of Performing Arts. (WAAPA)
Les Misérables (Fantine)
The Lion King (Nala)
Wicked (Elphaba)
Beauty & The Beast (Belle)
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)