Department: VIC Trainee

Trainee – Dance Adjudicator

Hailing from Wollongong NSW, Byron is an actor, dancer, choreographer and director. He is a 2020 graduate from the National Institute of the Dramatic Arts ( NIDA ). Byron began his training at the age of 13 under the tutelage of Linda Shaw-Wilson at the LSDC, specialising in the styles of ballet (RAD), contemporary, lyrical, jazz, theatre jazz and musical theatre. Byron has won many awards during his time as a competition dancer including the titles of “Dancer of the year“ and“All-round top dancer“. Byron has had the privilege of training all over the world at places such as Rambert school of ballet and contemporary dance London, Pineapple dance studios London andBroadway dance centre NYC. Byron has an immense passion for every component of the performing arts industry on and off stage. While on stage, some of Byron’s credits include, MarkAnthony in A Chorus Line, Rich Goranski in Be more chill, Bert in Mary Poppins and Augie in the 100% original Australian production of Still Buried. Off stage Byron has worked on numerous shows as a choreographer and director some of these shows include Tommy the Musical, The Man of La Mancha, The Addams family and the Forbidden broadway Cabaret. Byron was also invited toAdjudicate and Teach the ATOD’s Australasian Ballet Scholarship in 2022.Byron has now relocated to Melbourne Victoria and is currently working as actor and freelance choreographer/ teacher at many different Schools in Melbourne, conducting numerous workshops and ongoing classes, as well as continuing his work as a choreographer, director and performer.

Hailing from country Queensland, Eve has spent the past decade teaching and studying both dance and musical theatre across several states.She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre at the Elder Conservatorium, University of Adelaide (ECMT). While at Uni, Eve appeared as Little Sally and was the Dance Captain in ECMT’s 2021 production of Urinetown (dir. George Torbay). She enjoyed being the Madame Thénardier understudy and Child Swing in addition to her ensemble duties in ECMT’s recent season of Les Misérables, directed by Erin James (Phantom of the Opera Au Resident Director). She also was fortunate enough to be the Brooke Whyndam understudy in Legally Blonde, under the direction of Broadway’s own original Brooke, Nikki Snelson.While at University, Eve was elected by her peers as President of the Elder Conservatorium of Music Theatre Association and juggled her duties alongside full-time study and teaching work. In 2021, Eve was a part of the featured dance ensemble in L’Hotel (dir. Craig Ilot) at the prestigious Adelaide Cabaret Festival.Before moving to South Australia in 2020 to undertake her degree, she completed 2 years of full-time dance training at the Australian Dance Performance Institute (now Queensland College of Dance), gaining a Diploma of Musical Theatre (2018) and an Advanced Diploma of Music Theatre and Commercial Dance (2019). While studying, Eve also attained her RAD Associate Teacher Award under the mentorship of Barbara Everson.Prior to moving to Brisbane, she grew up training at The Dance Centre – Warwick since the age of 5, competing in many eisteddfods and competitions, as well as completing exams. Here she completed her ComDance Modern Jazz Teacher’s Certificate. Growing up, competing in eisteddfods was a highlight of Eve’s childhood. She truly believes the feedback from adjudicators, as well as the preparation and exposure to stage performance provided her with strong, reliable technique and stage presence – the steady foundations necessary to future study and a career in the arts. With 18 years of dance training and performance behind her, Eve hopes to pass on her passion to encourage and assist in the development of aspiring dancers and budding performers.

Jason Elliotts Dance Training began at the age of 3yrs under the watchful eye of his mother Miss Gaye Maree Biggs ( Life Member of the BDA and one of the Foundation Members ) . Jason did his first exam with the BDA ( Brittish Dancing Association ) in his mothers Dance School , The Gaye Maree Academy of Dance in the NSW Central West town of Coonabarabran.

At the age of 5yrs Jason began his Eisteddfod career competing in all facets of Dance in Solos , Duos , Trios , and Groups all over NSW and QLD , taking out numerous awards , Scholarships , and Championship awards and being invited to Dance at numerous Gala Concerts .Jason then went on to finish all his Dance Exams with the BDA obtaining his Teachers Diploma in front of the Board of Examiners in Sydney.

Having Previously managed a successful competitive Dance School with over 100 students for 16 yrs in Nth QLD Jason has aquired extensive experience and training in ALL Genres as a Teacher , Choreographer and Dance Mentor as well as running Annual Exams for the BDA in Classical Ballet Tap Jazz and Hip Hop .Jason has no studio affiliation and is looking forward to travelling the country to Adjudicate /Encourage and inspire the next generation of Dancers.

Jason Arthur Elliott has competed :

• Qualified Teacher with the BDA in Sydney
• Has run a successful and Competitive Dance School for 16rs with Annual exams with the BDA
• First Aid certificate