Angela has an impressive list of highly respected and recognised Dance Teaching Qualifications having undergone training in Classical Ballet, Character, National, Jazz styles, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre, Latin American, Aerobics, Street Dancing and Anatomy and Physiology of the Dancers Body.  She holds an adjudication qualification with Transit Dance Pty. Ltd. a leading educator and progressive force in the Australian performing arts industry and has studied dance in Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney, London and New York.  She has had many years of experience in the performing arts industry and has worked extensively as a choreographer, dancer, singer, and actor in theatre restaurants, cabarets, television, revues, and conventions   She ran her own dancing school, the ‘Angela Ireson Dance Theatre’, for 29 years and was employed by the Tasmanian Department of Education as a teacher of dance from 2002 – 2012.  In 2007/2008 she was employed by Billy Elliott Australia Ltd. to act as a tapping and ballet instructor for the musical ‘Billy Elliott’ which ran in Sydney and Melbourne. Many of Angela’s students have undertaken professional careers in dance and musical theatre. One of her triple threat students was Dance Captain/Swing and subsequently Resident Director/Choreographer of the Stephen Schwartz musical ‘Prince of Egypt’ on London’s West End.  Angela is on a judging panel for the Tasmanian Theatre Council to select winners in many categories for the Musical Theatre Green Room Awards ‘The Errol’s’ in Tasmania.  She currently teaches the ATOD Classical Ballet and Tap syllabus and has also taught the FAOTOD and ADS Tap and Jazz styles/Lyrical syllabus. Angela continues to stress the importance of the use of correct technique in all dance styles and continues to keep abreast of new styles.  “Technique is crucial, but I also look for a dancer who uses artistry”.

Originally from Hobart Tasmania, Lucy is a 2015 Graduate of the University Of Tasmania,
gaining an Associate Degree In Music Studies, majoring in voice. Whilst at UTAS Lucy was
trained under the guidance of Jane Edwards, Australia’s leading Soprano.
Lucy then relocated to Victoria where she attended Federation University Australia, BAPA,
Ballarat Performing Arts as well as training under the guidance of Jason Coleman, Ministry
Of Dance, completing a Musical Theatre Diploma along with a Certificate IV Dance Teaching
and Management and Certificate III in Dance. Lucy’s dance qualifications include, ‘Federal
Association of Teachers of Dance’ (FATD) syllabus and Royal Academy Of Dance (RAD)
Ballet Exams.
Lucy has over 20 years experience within the Performing Arts Industry. Specialising in
multiple genres of performing arts that include, Tap, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Neo-classical,
Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip-hop/Urban, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre, Drama and Voice.
Lucy has competed successfully as a performer and choreographer in competitions around
Australia and New Zealand obtaining two major choreography awards, ‘Best Choreography
Award’ and ‘Most Outstanding Choreographer.’
Lucy is represented by The Ministry Of Entertainment, working professionally within the
industry with credits including stage shows, television appearances, corporate events,
commercial gigs, fashion shows and theatre restaurants.
Lucy has performed in a wide range of Musical Theatre Productions in both leading roles
and supporting roles. Productions include ‘Guys and Dolls,’ ‘Oliver,’ ‘Edwin Drood’ and
‘Oklahoma’ to name a few. Lucy was an inaugural member of David Whynam’s Company,
‘Tap Rhythm,’ and recently contracted to Princess Cruises as an international
dancer/singer.
After developing works in and out of Australia Lucy’s key focus is to adjudicate, educate and
inspire the next generation of young performers. Lucy has a strong passion and knowledge
for the industry and looks forward to guiding and nurturing performers of all ages.