THE TEACHERS at Mango Dance Studio are choreographers as well as Professional Dancers. In the event a teacher becomes unavailable due to a show/performance, another teacher of a similar standard will act as a substitute.

Farah Shah

Farah has 30+ years of Jazz training and has trained for 1.5yrs full-time at Bodenweiser Dance Centre in Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Classical Ballet, Anatomy and Safe Dance Practise. When living in Canada and the UK she further trained in Hip hop, Locking, Popping and Street Funk.

Farah has choreographed for "So You Think You Can Dance" Australia,  TVC for Uncle Ben airing in the UK and was the Official Choreographer for the MTV Awards Australia 2008 for Wyclef Jean and Dizzy Rascal which broadcasted worldwide in front of millions of viewers in the U.SA, U.K and Europe. 

Farah Choreographed  4 TVC's for SONY INDIA and was involved as a Choreographer for "Dancing with the Stars" India. She regularly choreographs Corporate shows that are high in demand for Companies such as: AMP, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Qantas, Thai Airways, Price Waterhouse, Macquarie Bank, Medical conventions, Mitsubishi Awards, GE Money, Sydney PowerHouse Museum, Sydney Film Festival, HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL, FANTASTIC FURNITURE, PFIZER PHARMACEUTICALS, WESTPAC, ORACLE, MACQUARIE BANK, PRICE WATERHOUSE, Australian Housing Trust, SKILLSEARCH COMPUTING, VISY RECYCLING, CAFE SYDNEY at Venues such as: Crown Casino, Sheraton on the Park, Fox Studios, Luna Park, Fairmont Resort, , Government House, Cafe Sydney, Crown Plaza Hunter Valley ....and many more  

She has worked with choreographers for Janet Jackson, Madonna, Pink, Missy Elliot, UK artists and Musicals. Farah has also worked as a commercial dancer in "Son of Mask" - Hollywood Movie, Bollywood Movie "Khulay Aasman Ka Neeche",The MTV Awards (Dancer for Chingy, Simple Plan, Grinspoon- Lead Dancer),  L&M Cigarette Commercial, ICARUS Hair Product Launches, Diva Awards, Sydney 2000 Olympics, "Chess" the Musical, Mardi Gras Opening,  Sydney Para-Olympics Opening Ceremony and more.

Farah has been featured on: Australian Idol, Sydney Getaway, Sydney Weekender, The Kerry-Anne show, The Today Show, Asian Focus and Meet the Neighbourhood.

Having Indian and Persian heritage, Farah launched Sydney's First Bollywood Dance classes in 2003 and Mango Dance Studio in 2005.

Farah has taught classes in Sydney, London and Dublin in Street Funk, Hip hop and Commercial Jazz  at venues such as: Pineapple Dance Studio, Sydney Dance Company Open classes, Dance Theatre of Ireland, Dance Central, Flamencology Dance Studio, North Shore Dance Studio, City Dance Centre, Gyms and more......click here to see her Bollywood classes.

James Taylor

James Taylor was born and trained in London at the Royal Ballet School, where he received a scholarship to study at the Paris Opera. James has been a member of the Royal Ballet, London, the National Ballet of Portugal, Lisbon and the National Ballet of Canada, Toronto. He has worked on new productions with many world-renowned choreographers including Sir Frederick Ashton,Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Rudolf Nureyev, Jiri Kilian, William Forsythe,Glen Tetley, David Parsons and Graeme Murphy.

He has also performed with many international ballet stars including, Rudolf Nureyev, Sir Anthony Dowell, Silvie Guillem, Mikhail Barishnikov, Fernando Bahones, Karen Kain, Alessandra Ferri, John Meehan,Margaret Illman, Rex Harrington, Leanne Benjamin and Viviana Durante. James joined Sydney Dance Company in 1993 and after three years left to form his own business, Smeg Productions, producing dance based entertainment for corporate and private clients, including DKNY, BMW, Porche, ABN Amro, MTV and the Attorney General.

In 2001 James was a founding member of the Bondi
Ballet
and has created five works as Resident Choreographer becoming Assistant Artistic Director in July last year. James has created two works with Sydney Dance Company and two works for the West Australian Ballet.

James is also a recognised freelance teacher and choreographer. He has given class for Sydney Dance Company open class studios, Soda competition,and adjudicated twice for the MacDonald Challenge Ballet Final at the Opera House.

in 2007, James has just completed choreographing a production of Cabaret for Ascham School and later this year he will be choreographing a production of Grease for Skeggs College.

James is currently Choreographing and Directing a large scale music called "Vegas"........soon to come....

Nate “Nacho Pop”

Nate Mendelsohn aka Nacho Pop has been dancing since he was very young, growing up in New York City. He is the best popper in Australia, and constantly defends his title.

Nacho has done TV ads (Lipton, McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Sprite, MTV, Channel V, Toohey's Dry, Evian) and music videos (Bliss n Eso, Paulini, Maya Jupiter), but more importantly, Nacho has won battles against Australasia's best poppers / hip hop dancers, and is held in high regard by elite dancers worldwide.

Nacho has been in Sydney now for almost 7 years, running shows for the world famous 'seven dollars crew' and is currently a member of the undisputed best funkstyle crew in all of Australia and New Zealand - STAR CONNECTION.

Past gigs of note include : Good Morning Australia, Fly TV (ABC), Strictly Dancing, National Selwyn Tour, Elite dance battle, Chili factor (Channel 10), Planet X, Livid Festival, Big Day Out Channel V dance Space Ads, Room 208 intro, Lipton Commercial (USA), N*E*R*D, Black Eyed Peas, Redman / Method Man, Good Vibrations Festival, National dance awards at Sydney Opera house, Fat Pizza, Foundation for Japanese -Austalian relations, Powerhouse museum, Sydney Festival, Riverside Theatre, Kerry Anne Kennerly.

Nacho is a regular Choreographer for Ch10's  SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE - AUSTRALIA

Yannus Sufandi
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Yannus is a well recognized Actor/Choreographer and Performer in Theatre, Film, TVC's, Music Video, and Stage Performances. more recenty he was seen choreographing for "So You Think you Can Dance" Australia and Malaysia. Where he choreographed Lyrical Hip hop and Hip Hop pieces for Kassy and Graeme.

His Credits includes: Fatman Scoop, Mis-Teeq, Sugababes, Selwyn, Guy Sebastian. Support acts and performances such as 2002 Rumba Australian Tour, Destiny’s Child Australian Tour, Aria's Awards 2002/2004, 2003 Music OZ Awards.Theatre and Films: Turandot Opera, Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House, Matrix 2&3, Changi Short TV Series, Heartbreak High TV Series.TVC’s such as Nippon Paint, KFC, Sony Ericcson, SBS, Telstra, Coca Cola, Samsung, Peugeot, Old Navy, TM Net, Munchy’s, McDonalds and many more.

Yannus represents 7 Flavours Management and Dance Crew, who has done Performances and Support acts such as Janet Jackson World Tour in Australia, Puff Daddy, Naughty by Nature, Black Eyed Peas, Sydney Kings, Microsoft, Adidas, Vodafone, NIKE,Yamaha, Philips, A1 Grand Prix, and many more Performances!

Yannus has Worked and Danced with US Leading Choreographers, who have choreographed for Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Usher, Kylie Minoque, Britney Spears, JLO, Justin Timberlake!

Yannus most recently worked with the great Choreographer Michael Rooney, and Graeme Murphy. He has taught International/National Classes and Workshops, his Dance styles: Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk, Breakdance, Krump, Popping and Locking and House.

Manuela Oliveira

Choreographer / Dancer / Model is what describes the True Entertainer Manuela Oliveira who has appeared in many TV Shows, Music Videos, Stage Performances, and TV Commercials both Nationally and Internationally. Born in Australia, she travels throughout the globe to Work and Teach to fulfill her passion in Teaching / Choreographing and Performing. Her Credits Include: “So You Think You Can Dance” Australia Season 1 Choreographer, “So You Think You Can Dance” Malaysia Season 1 and Season 2 as Artistic Director / Choreographer and Guest Judge, “Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards” as Choreographer, “Raymond Weil” Watch Launch as Choreographer.

Manuela has appeared in Music Videos and Stage Performances for Artists from Sony Music, Warner Music, Universal Records and has performed alongside International and National Artists, Such as “Samantha Jade” (Jive Records Signed Artist) at the “Australian Urban Music Awards ” 2007, “Israel” (Nufirm Records) Australia’s No.1 R&B Artist.

Support Act Performances/Australian Promo Tours such as: “Chingy” Australian Tour Support Act 2006, Black Eyed Peas Promo Tour Support Act, “P Diddy” Promo Tour Support Act. Martell VSOP ‘Rise above’ dance Tour throughout Malaysia 2006/2007

Manuela also worked with the US leading Choreographer ‘Michael Rooney’ One of America’s Top Choreographers in the world of Tv commercials and Stage Shows.

Manuela has appeared as a Dancer and Model in TV Commercials, Print Ads, Billboards and Catalogues throughout Australia, Europe, Japan, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and USA. Credits Include: Shape Magazine Cover Girl 2008, Celcome Euro 2008 TVC, Sony Ericsson'W910i' TVC, Samsung TVC, 7UP TVC, FnN TVC, Pump Water, Old Navy, Nippon Paint, Skol Beer, Tiger Beer, HSBC, McDonald’s, Coca-cola, Vodafone, Nike, Adidas, Yamaha, and more.

Paul Bennett
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Paul Bennett began his professional training at Paul McCartney’s university “The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts” where he gained a BA(Hons) degree in Dance. He received expert training in the dance genres of contemporary, jazz, classical, contact improvisation, release and Musical Theatre.

After completing his degree he was invited by former Ballet Rambert Soloist Jacqui Jones to join her company Jak-I, who are a dance and music interactive company. It was here he fine tuned his contemporary technique and choreographic skills later to become a choreographer and and director for the company, which led the company to international tours around the UK and Europe. As well as his love for contemporary dance Paul has also enjoyed success in the fields of commercial Jazz where he performed in Paul McCartney’s World Tour and choreographed and performed for UK music acts Ultra Beat, Resonance Q, Nazene and Kelly Lorenna.

As well as performing with various companies Paul also worked independently as a teacher and choreographer in the North West of England. He taught and lectured on subjects such as Injury Prevention in Dancers, teaching methods, choreography techniques, Healthy Issues and the development of contemporary Arts as well as choreographing for many universities and schools in the UK. He was also invited back to his university to help train students at the institution.  

Since Arriving in Australia he has set up a Contemporary Company "Chimera Dance Company" and has recently Choreographed for Ricki-Lee for the closing ceremony of the Grand Prix - V8 Race of Nations.

Minh-Tri Le

Dancer / Teacher / Choreographer / Movement Coach (B.Physio)

Minh describes his Lyrical Hip Hop style as "singing the song with your body". He only stumbled across dance at the age of 20 whilst seeking a means of deeper expression and existence. Having vigorously trained in athletics and while studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy he taught himself how to dance. Minh has showcased his expressive freestyle in dance competitions and has won the Groove Dance Competition and Beatz Dance Battle. Minh has trained in all styles of hip hop but chose Lyrical hip hop as his chosen choreography style due to its freedom, versatility and also that it could uphold the term "keeping it real". He has choreographed and danced for various singers/bands, competed with various crews, performed as a podium dancer at various nightclubs and corporate events. He also recently featured in a music video as one of the main male dancers for artist/producer Duran Adhar. Click here to see his classes.

EXPERIENCE includes:
Winner of BEATZ Freestyle Battle 2009, Industry 2009 Performer, Duran Adhar (Singer/Producer) Dancer, LA Choreographers Ball Carnivale 2009 Performer, Celcius Crew Member, Caramell Dance Studios Performance Course Member, Dion X Leigh (Singer/Artist) Dancer, Winner of Groove Freestyle Competition (SA) 2007, Urban DNA Crew Member - 2nd Place FISAF Nationals 2007, DJ Kronic (Artist/Producer) Dancer, Hybrid Kinetic Dance Company Movement Coach (Dance, Acting) & Choreographer, Australian Company of Performing Arts Performance Course Member, Clipsal 500 Corporate Opening Launch Specialist Performer (Body Popping & Waving), Red Square Complex Podium Dancer Earth Nightclub Podium Dancer HOBON International Movement Coach (Corporate Health) IBF Allied Health Services Movement Coach (Health / Fitness).

Damien Grima

Damien Grima began his training at the age of six, at Theatre Arts Mackay under the direction of Lynette Denny.  Starting with tap, he then moved onto all styles including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Drama and Singing.  After completing his CSTD Gold Cross and RAD Intermediate exams he then moved to Melbourne to train at the Australian Ballet School.  Here he also performed some small roles with the Company.

Damien's first full time dance job was with Princess Cruises, which resulted in a few fill in contracts in the years that followed.  In between these Damien worked as a commercial dancer for ads in Taiwan, Star Struck on Ch 9, The Helpmann Awards as well as two contracts with Opera Australia.  He also spent some time in England performing an U.K Tour of Copacabana and as Dance Captain for Potters Theatre Company.

As well as teaching the full time students at Bartuccio's in Melbourne, Damien had the opportunity to assist the Choreographer at Potters Theatre Company.  He has also spent some time teaching Ballroom and Latin after spending a year and a half in training.  This has resulted in Damien and his dance partner choreographing a contemporary/ballroom piece for Short, Sweet and Dance.

Paul Cordeiro

Paul was born in Singapore and trained in Perth at WAAPA completing a 3 Year Diploma of Dance. 

His first engagement was with One Extra Company. He toured nationally with The King and I between 1991 - 1992 and with West Side Story in 1995. He worked with Flamenco Master Antonio Vargas, and with Opera Australia with Stephen Page. Paul has performed his own works at the Studio at the Opera House as well as having his own season at Belvoir St. Theatre. 

Paul was Assistant Choreographer on the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony 2000 and Resident Dance Supervisor on THE LION KING (Musical).
Pania Taku

Pania has been training in dance for eight years. Initially her focus was only on hip-hop which was later broadened to encompass contemporary and jazz. She has trained at Brent Street Studios and in Los Angeles at Debbie Reynolds and Millenuim studios with the leading choreographers of today.

Pania is a choreographer, dancer and leader of Australasia’s top female group Deja. In 2009 she auditioned for “So you think you can dance season 2” and successfully finished in the top 14, solidifying her position as one of the best dancers and performers in Australia. Since SYTYCD she has been to america on a scholarship with monsters of hip hop..toured with jabbawokeez and hosted MTV's 1st ever live show.

She has performed with international celebrities such as Joe, Wanya Morris (Boyz II Men), Lilly Allen, Vince Harder and Macy Gray as well as National Celebrities Guy Sebastian, Israel, Teagan Rogers, Boogie Warehouse, Emily Williams and Grammy award Nominee Sam Sparro. Dance is her passion and she wants to keep growing and developing in her craft, while inspiring others.

Yolanda Thomas
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Teaching hip-hop at the respected Sydney Dance Company open classes for the past 7 years. Yolanda’s choreography has been seen on various film clips played on Video Hits, Rage and MusicMax.Holding an advanced certificate in performing arts from DAVID ATKINS STUDIOS, Yolanda keeps updated by flying to L.A once a year and doing workshops with the hottest choreographers in L.A who work with artist such as Missy Elliot. Trained in Korean Karate, she holds one state title - “Female under brown belt”.

Australian tours include Coca Cola media launches and New York dance band Reel 2 Real (“I like to move it, move it!”).

Earlier this year she was hired by a dance group to update them with the latest hip hop grooves before they danced with Snoop Dog in Las Vegas which was filmed by MTV.

A full time entertainer Yolanda’s musical theatre highlights include a season of ‘Leader of the pack’ at Star city showroom. She was the understudy to Danni Minogue in GREASE the Arena Spectacular, also playing the role of Donna Sue Miller, with minimum crowds of 10,000 in Australia and 40,000 in N.Z.

She has just come back from L.A, where she also did some original showcase gigs after sparking some interest when becoming an Australian finalist in ROCKSTAR SUERNOVA.

Simonne Smiles

Simonne Smiles began her training with Inara Svalbe and Mary Heath in Brisbane. She furthered her training in Melbourne after being accepted into the Australian Ballet School. Following this Simonne completed further studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, where she gained an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts.

After completing her studies, Simonne danced several seasons with the Queensland Ballet and in a season with Halberstadt Ballet,Gemany before being accepted into the Singapore Dance Theatre, where she danced for 4years. During her time in Singapore Simonne conducted adult ballet classes. After returning to Australia she danced in Tasmania, where she performed as well as taught workshops.

Gaining an interest in dance education, Simonne joined the Queensland Ballets education program for a season. Since then Simonne has been residing in Sydney. She danced in Bondi Ballets 2004 season, and has conducted several workshops in conjunction with Bondi Ballet. She has also guest taught at the University of New South Wales dance department, and for Joanne Grace School and Dance. Simonne has diversified her skills by also completing Cerficate IV in Pilates with Pilates International. She currently teaches pilates throughout Sydney.

Zac Jaffar
Zac trained at Tisch University of Performing Arts, New York, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre and Choreography. 

Zac is an accomplished dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. His theatre and television credits include: The Arena Spectacular Grease, Into the Woods, MAUI the Musical, The King and I [New York], Kiss of the Spiderwoman, and Pyjama Games. 

He has choreographed for many corporate events including: Gas Night Club, ACONS Hand in Hand 2001, Yamaha International and fashion parades. Zac was assistant choreographer to Ramon Doringo for ACONS Hand in Hand 1999 and Men in Black Movie Launch. Zac has also taught at Arthur Murray Dance School.

POPPIN' JACK  (JACK WARDANA)

Poppin’ Jack has been dancing for 10 years and has focused specifically on the style of Popping for seven years. He focuses on learning new styles to advance his knowledge and works hard to keep his dancing true to its origins whilst being as versatile as possible. Jack has attained first place at numerous dance competitions and a highlight was winning the 2008 Looze Control SYD vs Melb Grand Championships with his crew SEAPUUOG. He has performed at various events and functions including the Nickelodean Kids Choice Awards. Poppin’ Jack’s crew Stale Biskitz has been together since 2005 and has travelled interstate for numerous competitions and continues to showcase some of the best skills in Australia.

Jayne Turner

Jayne  is Jazz and Ballet trained and has been teaching hip hop, jazz and choreographing in Sydney for the past 6 years.

Her Choreography credits include, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Breakdance performance with Joel Turner. Mike Champion – R’n’B shows. Cristian Alexanda –  Music Oz Awards, Channel V . Mercedes Australian Fashion week parades for the following designers; Josh, Goot, Tina Kalivas, Bettina Liano and Toni Maticevski.

She has  choreographed Television Commercials for Toyota Scion (USA), Archers Alcohol (UK) and Road Tax (UK)

She has also performed in  special events such as Mardi Gras, Harbour Party, Korwall, Adultshop.com and Idea Works 25th Anniversary.

Robert Bednar

Robert Bednar  is a professional international dancer with more that 12 years experience in Latin American and Ballroom dancing. He has been professionally trained by the best Hungarian Instructors. His Latin Teacher, Krisztina Baki, was a multiple World Cup Finalist in Blackpool, England, and Hungarian Champion. His Ballroom Instructor. Zoltan Boros, has been a multiple Hungarian champion in this category and highly acclaimed international ADSL judge.  

Robert has performed on many European dance floors and has had more than 12 years experience competing and performing. During his professional years in Europe he was ranked 8th in Ten Dance Competition.  

After Robert reached the highest levels of international style he began his teaching career in both Latin American and Ballroom styles. His experience encompasses 5 years of teaching in Hungary, England and Australia in both Social and International styles.

GUEST TEACHERS:
Sisqo

Michael Francisco or Sisqo as he is known, specializes in hip hop and JFH and has taught workshops at Sydney Dance Company and Hervey Bay, QLD with Hip Hop 101 and has travelled to New York to teach at summer camps.

He has been a member of some of Sydneys best crews such as Caramell, Do or Die and currently Seven Sins. Not only does he compete and dance with these crews he has also won awards for his unique freestyle taking out the freestyle champion award at Shakedown 2006.

Some of his credits include performing and choreographing for Mike Champion, MTV Music Video Awards 2005, Australian Idol contestant James Kannis film clip Love 2 Love, Sleazeball 2006 with Katie Underwood, dancing for Jade MaCrae in Newcastle, official dancer for radio station “The Edge
96.1”and has supported at the DMX Concert and Boyz To Men and Kci and JoJo on their 2007 Tour.

Brooke Tulloch
 

Brooke Tulloch is an independent dancer/choreographer/performer who has danced various styles since the age of five. She has spent most of her dancing life in Brisbane and has now relocated to Sydney, New south Wales.
She has done styles from Ballet and Highland Dancing to Jazz and Hip Hop although Brooke’s passion is Nu School and Street Hip Hop, which she has been teaching and choreographing since she was 15. Her choreography reflects raw Hip hop and Popping, although with a very distinctive style and musicality.
She has been part of various crews/groups competing all over Australia, until her extremely passionate nature and desire to experience Hip Hop Dancing led her to Los Angeles to train with well known
choreographers like:- Sho-tyme, Dave Scott, Shaun Evaristo, Lyle Beniga and many more.
In 2005 she was featured on Hot source TV with her Hip Hop crew in Brisbane and she has also performed at many Nightclubs, Brisbane Exhibition, Auto Salon and Gold Coast Indy. More recently she has worked with artist ‘Duran Adhar’- on music video ‘Let Your Body Speak’ as Choreographer and Lead role, and performed/sub-choreographed for artist ‘Sammy Taylor’. She has also worked/performed with a group of Belly dancers who perform around Australia.
Her accomplishments at such a young age are testament to her life’s passion for Hip Hop Dance and that is reflected in her teaching ability with all age groups.

Michael Boyd

Michael Boyd was lead dancer in Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge, appeared in Scooby Doo the movie and numerous TV commercials and film clips. He has performed in various musicals including Grease Arena Spectacular, Supanova Band and Cointreau Ball. He has also performed for Grinspoon, Kelly Clarkson and Australian Idol.

Michael was the resident choreographer for Bardot.  Other choreographic credits include Pepsi Charts, Bondi Ballet seasons 2002 and 2004, David Jones Couture Collections, Channel V, NRL Grand Final, Charlie Angels Sydney Premier, RUMBA, Telethons, Wella Hair Shows, Jockey Underwear, B.M.W, Carlton United, and Westfields.

Vanessa Sew Hoy

Born in Sydney, Vanessa Sew Hoy started dancing at the age of 3.  Following a year's full-time dancing course at Tanya Pearson's Classical Coaching Academy, Vanessa left home at just 15 to attended The Australian Ballet School, then on to Queensland University of Technology to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance).

Vanessa began Pilates more than 10 years ago and is currently a full-time Pilates Instructor having completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in the Pilates Method at the University of Technology Sydney.

Vanessa has travelled to many places overseas to dance and perform, including Taiwan, Italy, Switzerland and German.  She has performed as an extra with The Australian Ballet Company in Madame Butterfly and Manon and The English National Ballet Company in Swan Lake.

Vanessa's passion for dance has lead her to study a variety of dance styles including, classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, spanish, chinese, salsa, latin, ballroom, new vogue and other world dances.   

Virginia Ferris

Virginia Ferris is a respected Sydney based independent Choreographer, Artistic Director and dance Tutor. Virginia’s career spans more than 20 years and includes commercial work, dance theatre, street dance and musical theatre. Over the last twenty years Virginia has performed with Classical, Contemporary and Jazz dance companies. Her performance credits include musical theatre performer for The Peter Allen National Show and David Atkins Dancin’ Man, USA productions of Hello Dolly, showgirl routines for Norwegian Cruise Ships, Ballerina for Tasmanian Ballet Company, commercial dancer for the Opening of the Entertainment Centre and Royal Command Performances for Prince Charles and Princess Diana and TV dancer for the likes of Mike Walsh, Don Lane and many commercials. She has also performed with Frank Sinatra, Marcia Hines, Kylie Minogue, Richard Simmons, and Rosanna Arquette.

Virginia was the Director of Choreography for Sydney 2002 Gay Games Opening and Closing Ceremony, where she choreographed and directed over 3,000 performers, including kd Lang, Kath and Kim, Bob Downe, Shauna Jenson, Judy Connelli, and Deborah Cheatham.

During last few years Virginia was Artistic Director for the The Australian Dance Awards at the Sydney Opera House, The Spinning Around Exhibition at the Power House, Commercials for TVI, KFC, Lipton Jiggler and Lifesavers, Artistic Director for Streets of Dance Festivals for Carnivale. She has choreographed shows for The Sydney Olympic Games (2000) Martin Place live sites. And spent many weeks touring NSW as an Ausdance tutor with the Outback Dance Project (in association with Ausdance NSW /NAISDA and Outback Arts Coonamble and West Darling in Broken Hill) teaching and performing to over 3,000 people. Virginia is also a sort after specialist dance tutor at such places as the University of Western Sydney, NIDA, University of NSW, Actors Centre and Sydney Dance Company and many more. Virginia was also the Head of Dance for The McDonald College Performing Arts School, Sydney.

Kaylene Pomana Jones


 

 

Kaylene has over 20 years of experience dancing Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Urban (Funk, Hip Hop), Latin (Salsa and Samba) and Polynesian (Maori, Samoan, Tahitian, Hawaiian) dance styles. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of ACT SING DANCE providing services such as:      artistic dance coaching to gymnasts and acrobats;corporate team building dance classes ;creative corporate training, solutions using improvisation and comedy; and hens night dance parties.

Kaylene has performed in numerous musicals, cabaret shows, rock/pop bands and understudied 10 roles (acting/singing/dancing) in the musical “Showboat” directed by Broadway legend Harold Prince at Lyric Theatre in Sydney.  Most recently her professional acting credits include a guest role in both “All Saints” and the SBS comedy “Life Support” whilst being a presenter for corporate videos.

Sharryn Dermody

Sharryn has been performing professionally in the Entertainment Industry for the past 15 years. Training in Jazz, Tap, Singing, Ballet and Acting in Sydney Australia. She has performed nationally and internationally as a dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. An extremely versatile talent, Sharryn has choreographed for Human Nature, The Wiggles, assistant to William Forsythe P&O Cruise Ships, Performed on Broadway, Cabaret Shows, Hair Expo 2002 and Musical Theatre. Sharryn has most recently been touring the Seas Performing in Cabaret Shows on P&O Pacific Princess as Line Captain for Grayboy Entertainment.

Other credits include Australia’s Wonderland, NRL Entertainment, “Lights, Camera, Action” and Wiggle Bay” for the ABC, various Caberet shows, Television and Conventions. Sharryn’s passion for tap dancing is clear, she has a style which is both modern and musical and perfection is in every beat…..

Her teaching experience is just as vast and varied including McDonald College of Performing Arts, Sydney University Workshops, Brent Street and ACE Performing Arts to name a few. Sharryn is a very keen, professional, talented performer and teacher.

Czaba Sirmai
Born in Hungary, Csaba discovered the art form of dance at the age of 11 and became the Hungarian Youth Ballroom and Latin American Champion at only 16 years of age.

Csaba is also a professional hip hop dancer who has performed as a support act for the Backstreet Boys and Nsync.He modelled in Hungary’s national campaigns for Levi’s, G-star and Diesel. Csaba first appeared on the international stage in 1997– winning fourth place at the European Championships dancing the Salsa.He migrated to Australia in 1998, where he has taught at Sydney Dance Company open classes.. In 2002, he toured America with Burn the Floor for six months and was also the Australian Salsa Champion, and came fourth at the World Championships. In 2003, he became the Australian Hip Hop Champion. In 2004, Csaba, won the Strictly Dancing national TV dance competition together with dance partner Luda Kroitor and soon after featured together in a NSW Tourism ad campaign as salsa dancers.

Most recently Csaba has been choreographing for major corporate events, starring in stage cabaret show dance productions choreographed for Chingy  for the MTV Music Video Awards. Csaba has performed in two series of Dancing With The Stars - in series one he danced with TV vet Dr Katrina Warren, and in series two he choreographed former Olympic swimmer Shane Gould.

Siobhan Ginty

Since graduating from Dynamite school of performing arts Siobhan Ginty has enjoyed a varied career in Film, Theatre, Television and Live events.

Siobhan’s Theatre credits include Titanic, Kiss Me Kate, Cinderella [UK], The Witches of Eastwick, Showboat, Happy Days and The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Siobhan was also involved in successful Australian Tours of Rug Rats Live and Streets Of Dance. Siobhan was cast in the film Bootmen, directed by Dein Perry.

Appearances in Television commercials include Qantas, Cadbury’s, Smiths and Lorus watches. Siobhan’s corporate events include Toyota, Johnny Walker, Coke and various Hair expo’s as a dancer , singer and also a choreographer. She was Assistant Choreographer on Deni Hines Live Corporate and also for Sandy Lam Live in Hong Kong.

Most recently Siobhan has been working as Assistant Choreographer for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies  of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. She is a Certified New York  Method Pilates Instructor. Siobhan has worked for  all of Australia’s top choreographers and is in constant demand as a freelance performer, choreographer and teacher.

Cristo Zablah
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Born in El Salvador Central America in 1976 Cristo grew up
around music and dance as they were firmly installed in his roots from a very young age.  His dance training started in Perth where he attended "the BOMB" dance studio full-time for a year, then part-time for 2 while performing freelance. He has extensive experience in Afro-Cuban Salsa, Funk and Jazz.

While in Perth he Created Kuerazo Dance ensemble that fused traditional pop and modern music with Latin influences. He has trained with and worked for international choreographers such as Luis Moreno and local choreographers such as Ramon Doringo, Michael Boyd and Missy Stephens. Most recently he returned from touring Asia with Six Pack Productions and El Mac with an international show and has a place in the semi finals of ABC show strictly dancing later on this year.

Cristo has established two successful dance groups, he performs as a freelance dancer for El Mac and Six Pack productions, and has choreographed for Courtney Act at Venus room and Dion at the Midnight Shift. A regular performer at the Rio room at Star City casino, he is also lead boy dancer for LACA Latin American Cultural Association.

Leslie Bell

Leslie is originally from America where she trained extensively in New York City at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center. Some of her most influential teachers were Kim Abel, David Howard, Chet Walker, David Marques, Max Stone, and Alan Onickel. Her early training was in the south where she studied ballet and performed with companies in Dallas Texas, and Tennessee.

Leslie’s performing career took off in musical theatre. She has been very fortunate to work with award winning and inspiring choreographers such as Susan Stroman, Rob Marshall, Anne Reinking and Jerome Robbins. She has performed in 9 Broadway Musicals and 5 Broadway National Tours. Some of which include “Chicago”, “Ragtime”, “Victor/Victoria”, “Steel Pier”, “Crazy for You”, “My Fair Lady”, “State Fair” and “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway”. She has also worked in film and television and continues to do so here in Australia.

Leslie began teaching in the Sydney area in 2002 and has taught master classes in Brisbane and Melbourne. She also teaches musical theatre workshops in the United States. Most recently she has begun choreographing for corporate events and musicals.

Stephen Colyer
Stephen Colyer is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts School of Dance and the Australian Ballet School. He danced with The Australian Ballet, The Royal Ballet Of Flanders (Belgium) and Feld Ballets NY.
Stephen has performed in many musicals in Australia and overseas including OLIVER, ANNIE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, MY FAIR LADY, THE WIZARD OF OZ, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and CINDERELLA .
Stephen was resident Director/Choreographer for musicals such as: CABARET, THE FULL MONTY and DIRTY DANCING. He can also be seen dancing in the films MOULIN ROUGE and SCOOBY DOO.