Our Teachers

Director

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

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 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 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.