Eve Kelly

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.