CPAC Faculty - Conroy Dance

RACHELLE CONROY – CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Shelle has been training students in the performing arts for over 30 years. As Creative 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 is an experienced & in-demand creative team member for large scale international ceremonies and events.

Ceremonies Mass Cast Choreographer:

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

Queen’s Jubilee Pageant 2022

Choreographer – Children’s Television:

New MacDonald’s Farm – Seasons 1, 2 & 3 (Pacific & Beyond/9 Network)

Toybox – Seasons 1-4 (Beyond Productions/7 Network)

Pipsqueaks – Season 1 & 2 (Beyond Productions/7 Network)

Carols In The Domain – Toybox (7 Network)

Formal Qualifications:

Comdance (CSTD) Modern Jazz – Creator/Choreographer

Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Tapping)

Comdance (CSTD) Teaching Diploma (Theatrical)

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) RTS – Registered Teacher

Cert IV – Dance Teaching & Management

Acrobatic Arts Module 1 Certified

MARCUS PEARCE - CPAC Course Advisor

Marcus was a professional performer for over 15 years, working throughout Australia, Asia, and the United States. Marcus is a qualified examiner with Comdance and works in this capacity locally, interstate, and Internationally. Marcus also holds his CERT IV in Dance Teaching and Management.

With over 20 years experience as a student mentor, Marcus has supported and developed students across multiple artistic fields. His passion for nurturing and guiding students has led to successful outcomes for hundreds of young performers.

Marcus has extensive knowledge in dance syllabi and teacher training. Under his guidance, countless student teachers have attained teaching qualifications. Marcus delivers comprehensive teacher training alongside Summer Till – our Certificate and Diploma trainer and assessor.