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JODY ENNIS started her training in Dublin at WestSide since they first opened their doors and the Metropolitan School of Dance where she studied classical ballet under Mairead Langan. Age 14 Jody was selected to take part in both the North London Dance Studios and CPA Studio's Scholarship Programmes both funded by WestSide. From there, Jody successfully auditioned to spend her Transition year in Full-Time training studying Performing Arts at the North London Dance Studios, UK at 15. After finishing...

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Eimear has been a Drama Facilitator for over 10 years working with TEAM Educational Theatre Company, Draíocht Theatre, D15 Youth Theatre, New York University, as well as various, colleges, schools and communities throughout Ireland and Europe. She also holds a BA.Th Degree from NUI Maynooth. Eimear has been working extensively as an Actor, Voiceover Artist and Director since graduating from The Gaiety School of Acting. She has a wealth of experience on stage and screen, making her TV debut in...

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Kaeylea B. VanKeith is a singer, singing teacher, vocal coach, musical director, composer, lyricist, pianist and clarinetist. Born in New York, Kaeylea currently resides in County Kildare. Kaeylea is an Estill Voice Training Certified Master Teacher. The Estill Model is the standard for Voice Training in the top Musical Theatre training colleges in the UK and America, and on West End and Broadway stages. In addition to her busy private teaching studio, Kaeylea has worked as a vocal consultant for...

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Debbie trained at the College of Dance Digges Lane and is a member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. Debbie has worked on some of the most renowned stages far and wide; Madison Square Garden (New York) Wembley (London) Playhouse & National Theatre (Vienna), Stadt Theatre Hamburg(Germany). Theatre credits include: The temptress in Spirit of the Dance (U.S.A & European Arena Tour), Dance of The World German Tour,the Broadway production of 42nd street at the Apollo Stuttgart, Buddy Holly the musical...

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Greg Peters is a Pianist/ Vocalist/ Musical Director and Vocal Coach from England. He started playing the piano at the age of five training through  the London College of Music and Associated Board Royals Schools under the tutelage of Vjekoslav Dvorak and Margot Fyfe  . Greg worked extensively as a cabaret artist and Musical Director internationally and spent multiple years cruising the world with P&O, Silver Seas and Cunard. Greg has  also spent many years Musically directing around the UK...

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Neil trained in Broadway Dance Centre, NYC. While in New York he studied under the mentorship of Broadway choreographers David Marquez and Josh Bergasse. He was a member of The Chase Brock Experience and SLC where he created new works shown at City Centre, Alvin Ailey Theatre, Cedar Lake and The Joyce, all in New York. He has toured Internationally with cruise ships and stage shows such as Shake, Rattle and Roll, Dancing Queen, Carousel and West Side Story. Neil...

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Kelly-Marie started her training at Westside when she was 15, and went on to be selected to take part in both the North London Dance Studios and CPA Studio's Scholarship Programmes both funded by WestSide. She continued her training with the College of Dance, Dublin, and then received her teaching qualification at Inchicore College of Further Education in ISTD modern dance. Kelly-Marie also received her Diploma in Musical Theatre with the London College of Music. She has recently received her...

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Rachel graduated from Stella Mann in the UK with both performance and teaching qualifications through Trinity College London.  She also completed teaching exams with the ISTD in Modern Theatre and Imperial Ballet. Rachel has performed extensively across the UK with various dance companies in numerous styles including showgirl and bollywood.  She also toured with Essence of Ireland.  She has modelled for clients including Loreal and Stellar.  T.V. credits include B.T. Sport, National Express and The Royals. Rachel’s love has always been teaching.  In...

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Born in Tokyo, Japan, Hinata began her ballet training at the age of three. She has performed a variety of work on many stages and has been a ballet teacher in Dublin since 2015. She is very passionate about teaching ballet and making ballet enjoyable. Training: School of Tani-Momoko Ballet Company, Tokyo, Japan Productions: Raymonda Act.3 (Role: Raymonda, August 2013, Tokyo Japan), Swan Lake (Role: Cygnet, August 2012 Tokyo, Japan), Nut Cracker (Role: Snow Flakes, Russian Dance, August 2011, Tokyo...

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Simone O’ Toole was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She began her dance training in Westside Performing Arts training in ballet, hip hop, jazz ,musical theatre, acting and singing, whilst also training in safe teaching practice in Inchicore College.  Eager to pursue her passion for contemporary dance and choreography she travelled to The Netherlands to study at Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in the Contemporary Urban department   Simone has worked with many choreographers such as Catherine Young (Ireland), Cecilia...

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