Cleveland Dance Instructors: Meet The Faces Behind Redland Dance
At Redland Dance, we believe that dance is not just about mastering steps, but about expressing yourself, building confidence, and connecting with others. Our talented team of Cleveland dance instructors understands this philosophy and brings their own unique style and perspective to the classroom, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for students of all ages and skill levels.
Our instructors have years of experience in teaching and performing, and they are passionate about passing on their knowledge and skills to the next generation of dancers. Whether you are interested in ballet, contemporary dance, jazz dance, tap dance, or any other style, our instructors have the expertise and training to help you develop your technique and hone your craft.
Our Commitment to Providing the Best Dance Education in Cleveland
We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality dance education and training, and our instructors are an essential part of that commitment. We believe that each student is unique and has their own strengths and challenges, and our instructors work closely with each student to help them achieve their dance goals.
In this blog post, we invite you to get to know each of our Cleveland dance instructors a little better. We believe that building a strong connection between our students and instructors is crucial for creating a supportive and inspiring dance community. By learning about our instructors’ backgrounds, training, and teaching philosophies, you can gain a better understanding of what makes Redland Dance such a special place.
So, whether you are a beginner just starting your dance journey or an experienced dancer looking to take your skills to the next level, we invite you to come and experience the magic of our Cleveland dance studio and meet our talented team of instructors. With a free trial class, you can see for yourself why Redland Dance is the best choice for dance education in Cleveland.
Meet Our Talented Team of Cleveland Dance Instructors
Abbey Hansen
Abbey completed her full-time training in the Vaganova method at the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne, graduating with an Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance).
Returning to Brisbane, Abbey is now a Principal dancer with Ballet International Gala, performing alongside some of the world’s most distinguished dancers. Some of her performance highlights include the pas de deux’s in Le Corsaire and La Fille Mal Gardee, and playing the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker.
Redland Dance Amy-Ann Nolan
Amy-Ann studied full-time with the Queensland Dance School of Excellence and later the Queensland National Ballet School. Her qualifications include a Diploma of Dance and a Bachelor of Arts. Amy-Ann is also a qualified Acrobatic Arts instructor.
After a successful performing career including feature films, music videos, commercials and even as a fire performer, Amy-Ann realised that teaching dance and choreographing is where her passion lies.
Amy-Ann enjoys helping students master their performance and artistry skills as well as their technique. She ensures that each class is engaging and challenging, inspiring the young dancers in her care.
Chloe Bath
Chloe began dancing at age three and has been part of Redland Dance since she was five. She has studied Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Choreography and DanceStep (Level 5). Studying classical ballet through the Ballet Conservatoire to Senior Level, she has also learned from renowned teachers through Redland Dance’s 3D extension program, such as Elena Mason (former Queensland Ballet Academy). Chloe was given many performance opportunities after being accepted as part of the Australasian Dance Collective Youth Ensemble in 2022 and 2023, where she trained and learnt from director Riannon McLean. Following full-time training at Brent Street in Sydney, Chloe has decided to share her love, passion and enthusiasm for dance with the next generation of students here at Redland Dance.
Emily Price
Emily began her training in New Zealand, dancing a variety of styles, and ultimately falling in love with ballet. She graduated from the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet’s full-time program with an Advanced Diploma of Dance.
After successfully auditioning for the Queensland Ballet’s Pre-Professional Program, she moved to Queensland. Throughout this training period, she had many opportunities to rehearse alongside Queensland Ballet, learning various repertoires such as Swan Lake and Etudes. Emily has a strong love of classical ballet that she passes on to her students.
Carole Carrigan
Miss Carole grew up the UK seaside town of Scarborough in Yorkshire. There she studied and pursued a career in childcare. After marrying a Captain in the Merchant Navy she travelled the world. In 1989 they moved their family to Australia, opening and running their own childcare centres for several years.
As our Director of First Impressions, Miss Carole can be found at reception, ready to welcome our parents and dancers to the studio.
Marcia Caroll
Marcia has a love of all things dance, having both trained and competed in Irish and Ballroom dancing. A trained teacher, Marcia has worked in Arts Administration and Production for over 25 years. Knowledgeable and passionate, Marcia is always happy to help our Redland Dance families.
Redland Dance Rebecca Clarke
Rebecca has over 25 years’ experience in the dance industry. Her journey began in the UK where she trained full time at Elmhurst Ballet School and the Royal Ballet School – one of the world’s most respected classical ballet institutions. Today she combines her knowledge of dance training and Pilates with professional industry experience to bring students a holistic and in-depth approach to their learning.
As a dancer, Rebecca enjoyed many facets of the industry – in cabaret at the world famous Lido de Paris and Casino du Monte Carlo, on cruise ships for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Crystal Cruises, in film and television productions, Royal Variety shows, other stage shows throughout the UK and even had the privilege of dancing for Disney.
She made her West End Musical Theatre debut as part of the original London West End cast of Saturday Night Fever, but her career was unfortunately cut short due to a serious injury.
Pilates formed the basis of her injury rehabilitation and seemed a natural career pathway from the world of dance. Mentored by highly respected Pilates instructors Alan Herdman and Lesley Ackland, Rebecca gained her Teacher Training Certificate with Alan Herdman Pilates in 2004, teaching in studios across London and later Brisbane.
A registered teacher of Progressing Ballet Technique and all levels of the Ballet Conservatoire training program from Pre-Primary through to Senior Level. Akin to her own training, she considers it a privilege to deliver this training program and syllabus and enjoys the growth in the students that this Vaganova based program provides.
The creative team of the Australian tour of Billy Elliot the Musical approached Rebecca to mentor a young Billy hopeful. She enjoyed growing his foundations of classical ballet and deepening his knowledge of technique and artistry. After his successful audition, she continued to mentor the young artist in preparation for his starring role in the show.
A highly motivated individual, Rebecca is continually inspired by her students and staff to provide more opportunities to learn, show respect and care for each other, raise the bar every day and never give up!
Redland Dance John Clarke
John has over 25 years’ experience in the professional Musical Theatre industry, working in critically acclaimed productions worldwide. As a highly respected and sought-after dancer, Resident Choreographer, Resident Director, Associate Choreographer and Lecturer, John now shares his knowledge of the industry with the future generation of performers here in Queensland and Redland Dance.
John undertook his professional training at Laine Theatre Arts, one of the UK’s most prestigious Musical Theatre schools. Soon after graduating, he successfully auditioned for the West End production of the musical of Grease, which paved the way for a Musical Theatre career spanning 25 years.
His career has seen him work in London’s West End, Broadway, Las Vegas, Germany, Norway, Australia and New Zealand, working his way through the ranks of world-class productions. John is proud to have worked alongside accomplished Choreographers, Directors and Producers including Louise Withers & Associates; Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group; Ben Elton; Michael Grandage; Arlene Philips and Rob Ashford.
His Musical Theatre credits include:
Starlight Express (Dancer/Swing), Germany;
Fame (Assistant Choreographer/Dancer) Oslo;
Saturday Night Fever (Dancer/Swing), London West End;
Saturday Night Fever (Resident Choreographer/Director) U.K. Tour;
We Will Rock You (Dancer/Swing/ Resident Choreographer) London West End;
We Will Rock You (Associate Choreographer) Germany, U.S.A, Australia;
Evita (Resident Choreographer) London West End;
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Resident Director) London West End;
Matilda the Musical (Resident Choreographer) Australia and New Zealand Tour;
Billy Elliot the Musical (Mentor) Australian Tour
As a teacher and mentor, John is in high demand. He helped create and deliver a full-time Certificate IV Musical Theatre course in Brisbane. He is part of the faculty at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University where he helped to devise their Musical Theatre degree course and now teaches their Pre-Professional students. Since 2009 he has choreographed annual pieces for Creative Generations, a government initiative that allows state school students the opportunity to work with professional Choreographers and Directors.
In 2019, John worked with the creatives of Billy Elliot the Musical, mentoring two young Brisbane hopefuls for the roles of Billy and Michael. Both candidates were successful in landing their roles. At Redland Dance, Mr. John is known for his enthusiasm and positivity, generously sharing his love and knowledge for dance and musical theatre. He inspires students to trust and love the learning process, to perform with confidence, and to seek out challenges!
We are constantly looking for new Cleveland dance instructors to join our team. If you have a passion for teaching and are interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us here.
Choosing The Right Cleveland Dance Instructor For Your Needs
Each of our instructors brings their own unique style and perspective to the classroom, which creates a dynamic and engaging learning environment. At Redland Dance, we believe that dance is not just about mastering steps; it’s about expressing yourself, building confidence, and connecting with others.
If you or your dancer would like to experience our Cleveland dance instructors and dance classes first-hand, we invite you to claim a free trial class for our Cleveland dance studio. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer any questions you have and help you find the perfect class for your needs. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!
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