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

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

Junior School

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

Marcus Pearce

CPAC Full-Time Manager

• 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
• Comdance (CSTD) Examiner

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'.
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Theatrical Teaching Certificate

Anna Schultz

Junior School, Jazz Department

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

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

Summer Till

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

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.

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'.
• Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Certificate (Modern Jazz)
• Comdance (CSTD) Theatrical Teaching Certificate

Summer Till

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

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)