JAZZ , HEELS + TAP

  • JAZZ TECH / COMM JAZZ

    Anna Johnston moved to Australia from the Philippines at the age of 2 and found her life passion and purpose at the age of 5… (you guessed it) Dance!

    With more than 12 years of experience, she has continued to establish a reputation as a powerhouse Choreographer, Creative Director, Teacher, and Mentor in the Industry.

    Anna is an all-around performer trained in all styles of dance. Her favourite most loved dance styles to teach would-be Commercial Jazz, JFH (Jazz/Funk/Hip Hop), and Stylised Jazz.

    Anna’s biggest achievements as a Choreographer are:

    - Coterie Cabaret - 2021

    - Hidden - Global Dance Pro - 2021

    - Brisbane Fashion Week Closing show with fashion line Bonita Collective - 2021

    - Cabaret mini show NYE - 2021

    - Dancing CEO’s - 2017 - 2022

    - Brisbane Broncos Annual Champions for Charity Ball - 2019

    - Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony - 2018

    - Shrek Jnr Musical - St Josephs Gregory Terrace - 2017

    - Pippin Musical - St Josephs Gregory Terrace + All Hallows - 2016

    - Creative Generation State Schools Onstage - 2014 - 2020

    - Jazz Vibes Brisbane - 2013

    - Mountain Design Product Launch Catwalk - 2011 - 2012

    Anna’s biggest achievements as a Performer/dancer are:

    - Babes of Rock Burlesque Show - 2022

    - Glasgow Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony - 2014

    - Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s Circus Tour - Circus X-treme - 2014

    - Dancing CEO’s - 2018 - 2022

    - Brisbane Heat Hype Crew - 2021/2022

    - Brisbane Bullets Crew - 2019/2020

    - Brisbane Broncos Dance Squad - 2014 + 2019

    - Easter Festival Main Stage with Bec Laughton - 2014

    - BMW Launch India - 2012

    - Brazil Carnival Florianopolis - 2011

    Highly conceptual and with an undeniable zest, Anna has brought large-scale productions from the drawing board to the stage for corporate clients such as Lorna Jane, Mountain Designs, BMW, Suncorp, Footlocker, and various fashion brands, as well as working with Gold Coast and Brisbane City Councils.

    Nothing brings her more joy than the creative process - thinking of new ways to showcase talent, products, and services, and she has a knack for creating the big celebration on stage, teaching students and clients something new along the way.

  • COMMERCIAL JAZZ


    Jess is an upcoming choreographer and performer in the Australian dance scene. Training in studios all over America, Europe and the UK, Jess is a versatile dancer who strives to continuously evolve her physical and creative abilities. As a choreographer, Jess has made a name for herself through her works in theatre, stage and live performances.

    However, she finds her truest sense of belonging in the studio, sharing her love and knowledge of dance with others. Recently returning from her first time teaching internationally, Jess' passion to connect and exchange with dancers of all genres and backgrounds is what inspires her and fuels her desire to better our world.

  • JAZZ


    Maryanne Nucifora is a passionate & professional dancer, choreographer and teacher. She has been working creatively in Australia and abroad for the past 13 years. Maryanne has worked with highly established companies overseas as well as several entertainment companies locally in Australia.

    Some of her larger professional credits include:

    - Resident Choreographer & Show Director, Fantasyland Gold Coast

    - Resident Choreographer, Carter Entertainment (National Touring Tribute Artist productions)

    - Dancer, Pink Matter Entertainment

    - Choreographer, Lynch & Paterson

    - Rehearsal Director, TAG Live - UK

    - Choreographer & Show Director, African Beach Resort Italy

    - Dancer, Norwegian Cruise Lines

    - Dancer & Performance Captain, Dubai Parks & Resorts

    - Performer, Universal Studios Singapore

    With her extensive industry experience & knowledge, Maryanne wishes to continue to grow the Jazz scene in Brisbane as well as provide more opportunities for Australian artists.

  • JAZZ

    After studying classical/contemporary Claire has been fortunate enough to travel Australia and the world performing/creating.

    Some performances include: ‘Spiegelesque’, 2021 ‘Lord Mayors Christmas Carols’, ‘Cabaret De Paris’, Dance Captain ‘Palazzo’ Germany, ‘2018 TV Week Logies’, ‘NRL Grand Final’ Guy Sebastian, ‘Up up and away’ Candy Shop Tour, ‘Grease the Arena Experience’, ‘A Very Naughty Christmas’, Bonnie Lythgoe’s ‘The Adventures of Peter Pan and Tinkerbell’, ‘The IT girls’ London, Princess Cruises, Dance Captain MSC cruises with Bor Productions, ‘Lumiair’ China, ‘Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, Paradizo Samba Company.

    Claire has taught at numerous full time studios, dance schools and conducted professional open classes/workshops around Queensland, but also loves jumping onto the creative side of productions and seeing them come to life from the other side of the stage.

    Creative credits include: Choreographer ‘Springfield Carols’. Assistant Choreographer ‘AFL Grand Final 2020’, Co Writer/Director/Choreographer ‘The Underground Hour,’ Associate Choreographer ‘Wizard of Oz Arena Spectacular’ tour, ‘Grease the Arena Experience’ tour, ‘Hairspray Arena Spectacular’ tour, OTC’s ‘Boy & Girl’.

    Claire is also qualified and is currently a trainer and assessor for courses Cert IV & Diploma in Musical Theatre, and Cert IV in Dance.

  • JAZZ

  • TAP/BALLET

    Cherie began dancing ballet at the age of 5 in Mildura Victoria studying the Russian Imperial method and then RAD. At the age of 11 her family relocated to Mount Isa where she continued RAD ballet and began taking classes in Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Irish Dancing.

    Growing up in the country, Cherie had regular exposure to classes and workshops with dancers and tutors from the Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet and Dance North and regularly travelled across North Queensland for workshops, performance opportunities and Irish Dance competitions.

    Cherie moved to Toowoomba to attend university and continued her dance studies under Dale Coles at the Toowoomba School of Dance. After choreographing an Irish Dance routine for an end of year production, Cherie was asked to teach regular Irish Dance classes, soon becoming a permanent Irish Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary teacher for the Toowoomba School of Dance, Stanthorpe Performing Arts and for the Glennie School's in and after school dance programs.

    While teaching, Cherie continued to perform, taking part in local Philharmonic musical productions with her highlight being cast as "Louise" in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, performed by the USQ Opera department. After 6 years in Toowoomba, Cherie relocated to Brisbane to work in the Finance Industry and continues to teach and choreograph on a freelance basis.

  • TAP

    Jesse Rasmussen, a talented performer and choreographer, has a remarkable career in the world of musical theatre and film. His journey began on the Gold Coast, Australia, where he trained under the guidance of Peta Mckenney and Robert Sturrock.

    In the realm of musical theatre, Jesse has left a lasting impression with his incredible performances. He portrayed the character of Tip in David Atkins's Hot Shoe Shuffle, a role that earned him a nomination for "The Most Outstanding Performance In a Musical" at the Australian Dance Awards. He has also been a part of productions like Oh! What a Night, Grease The Arena spectacular, Candy Man with Wayne Scott Kermond, and has toured extensively nationally and internationally with Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs.

    Jesse's talents extend beyond performing, as he has also made his mark as a choreographer. He has choreographed for prominent artists and shows, including Stan Walker’s “SummerBeats” Australia and New Zealand tour, Jessica Mauboy’s Beyonce Tour, and Channel 9's “Hey Hey It’s Saturday reunion show”. He has also lent his expertise to So You Think You Can Dance Australia seasons 3 & 4 and worked as the lead choreographer on the Australian season of The X Factor, collaborating with esteemed artists such as Guy Sebastion, Natalie Bassingthwaite, Red Foo, Lunch Money Lewis, Mel B, and Fall Out Boy. Jesse has also choreographed performances on Dancing With The Stars and for the winners of Young Talent Time, "Lil Banditz Krew".

    In 2013, Jesse co-created The Tap Pack, a sensational theatrical production that has garnered international acclaim. The Tap Pack has graced theatres all around the world and has received accolades for their performances at prestigious events like "The Morning Show", the renowned "TED X Convention", and "The Carols in the Domain" with special guest Adam Garcia. The Tap Pack's success continued with a nomination for two Green Room Awards and an Australian Dance Award for Best Musical in 2014. They also captivated audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016 and 2019, earning rave reviews and the esteemed "Spirit of the Fringe" award. The group showcased their talent at the famous Super Theatre in Beijing in 2017 and had a successful 2-month season at the Tipi Am Kanzleramt in Berlin. In May 2018, The Tap Pack made their debut at the Peacock Theatre on London's West End, under the renowned umbrella of Sadler's Wells.

    Jesse and The Tap Pack take great pride in their 10-week sold-out USA tour in February 2020.

    Make sure to mark your calendars as tickets for The Tap Pack regional Australian tour are on sale NOW!

    Head to the website at thetappack.com and don't miss the opportunity to witness Jesse and The Tap Pack's captivating performances in a town near you.

  • JAZZ

    Courtney is a versatile, passionate upcoming dancer/teacher who grew up training in the Brisbane scene. Beginning her training a little later at the age of 14, Courtney realised quickly this is exactly the career she wanted to pursue and worked hard in various styles such as jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical and commercial street styles and commercial heels and went on to complete 2 years of full time training at Queensland College of Dance from 2020 - 2021. Courtney continues to train and grow as a performer, consistently taking classes, professional courses and workshops from fellow industry professionals while working on various gigs/shows.

    While Courtney loves performing she also finds joy in sharing her love and knowledge for dance, especially jazz, with others and began her teaching journey at 18. She is always looking to grow and evolve as a teacher and aims to educate and help others fall in love with dance just as much as she has.

  • HEELS


    Christie has been part of the Southeast Queensland dance scene for 10 years, also taking part in classes and workshops both in Melbourne and Sydney. Her passion lies within commercial and heels dance, training under many of MDH's resident and international choreographers.

  • HEELS


    Danica has been a professional working dancer and teacher for nearly a decade, working with major artists like Trixie Mattel, Ruel, Stafford Brothers, and Koffee. She has also worked in collaboration with big brands such as BONDS and Taco Bell.

    Most recently, Danica had the incredible opportunity to represent Australia on the renowned TV show Street Woman Fighter, based in South Korea.

    Highly sought after as a heels teacher, she is known for incorporating expert knowledge of strength and conditioning into her classes, helping students refine their technique and build the physical foundation needed for longevity in dance.

  • HEELS / CHOREOGRAPHY

    Kim has been dancing professionally for seven years, working extensively as a commercial/Hip Hop dancer, choreographer and model throughout Australia.

    With credits such as TYGA, Kehlani, Larissa Lambert, Samantha Jade, TIMOMATIC, Dami Im, William Singe, Timmy Trumpet and many others, Kim is highly equipped with industry experience and knowledge.

    Alongside this, she has worked with leading brands such as BONDS Australia and Universal Store, as well as the Brisbane Broncos Cheerleaders and Brisbane Silver Bullets Cheerleaders. Kim has also made on-screen appearances for Brisbane Festival, Australia’s Got Talent, Fox Sports and Channel 9, as well as multiple music videos for many highly distinguished Artists and DJ’s around the country.

  • JAZZ

    Ellie is an all-around performer trained in all styles of dance since the age of nine, including in Classical Ballet (Cecchetti), Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical and Commercial Street Styles.

    Ellie has worked extensively in the dance industry for over ten years.

    Her credits include:

    Shanghai Disney Resort Opening and Returning Cast Member (2016-2018 & 2019), performing as a stage show dancer in Summer Blast, Golden Fairytale Fanfare and Fantasy Festival. Ellie was also friends with Princess Aurora, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Princess Anna and Queen Elsa.

    Bonds MOVE Campaign (2022).

    Performer at BrisFEST (2022).

    Company member with Pink Matter Entertainment (2018 & 2020-2023).

    Cheerleader for the Brisbane Broncos (2015/16 & 2018/2019) and the Brisbane Bullets (2018/2019 & 2021/2022).

    Dancer in various international shows, including: Huawei in Tokyo, Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne Opening in Beijing; Morinda Show in Qingdao, 17th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition and GHAC Night – Honda in Shanghai.

    Dancer in various local shows and performances (including Shade, On the Spot, Designate, Head Over Heels, Sensory and the Pink Matter Pop Up Cabaret Show), music videos and corporate events.

    Ellie has trained internationally as a dancer in Tokyo and Shanghai, and as a rhythmic gymnast in Bulgaria, Russia and America. She has also represented Queensland and Australia at international rhythmic gymnastics competitions in South Africa, Egypt, Portugal, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Russia and in America.

    Ellie continues to train across different dance styles across Brisbane and believes that versatility is important for a successful career in the current commercial industry. Her favourite dance styles to teach include Commercial Jazz and Lyrical Contemporary.

  • MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ

    Adam grew up on the Sunshine Coast, QLD and started with a local dance school at the age of Seven. After graduating high school in 2012, he undertook a tertiary education at the Australian Dance Performance Institute (ADPI).

    Having started his first professional contract with Princess Cruises at age 18, he established and maintained a strong reputation with the company. During his time with Princess Cruises, Adam achieved many personal and professional goals as a performer, and became a credible asset to the company. Adam also got to work closely with world-renowned choreographers.

    Adam then undertook a fifteen month contract with Tokyo Disney Resort where he performed in One Man’s Dream II: the Magic Lives On (OMDII). Tokyo Disneyland’s highly respected and long-running stage show. Adam was not only a dancer, but was ‘friends with’ famous characters including Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty), Prince Charming (Cinderella), Captain Hook (Peter Pan) and Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame).

    Adam dedicates his time to choreographing, teaching, performing and mentoring aspiring and professional performers.

  • JAZZ

    Ashleigh Voss was trained in Adelaide, South Australia until the age of eighteen, when she was accepted into full-time dance with Global Dance Pro on the Gold Coast which included training in LA and was offered a scholarship to pursue a pre-professional year training full time dance with Dance Force Oz. Ashleigh’s training is based on old school Jazz technique, Tap and Ballet, which has extended to Commercial Heels, Hip Hop and Latin styles such as Rumba, Salsa and Samba.

    Ashleigh is a versatile performer with credits that include:

    - The Lord Mayor Christmas Carols (Kate Wormald)
    - ‘Tina Turner Tribute’ show (Australian National Events with Prinnie Stevans), performed on P&O Cruises
    - Dancer in the new upcoming movie “Zombie Plane”, choreographed by Kim Smit
    - Artist for Anna Johnston for multiple corporate events including Dancing CEO’s by Womens Legal Service QLD
    - NRL Commercial/Hip Hop entertainment (Jacqueline-lee Elliot)
    - Cabaret shows for Bodie Fullerton for his “Pose. React. Obsession” and “Burlesque” (Choreographed by Maryanne Nucifora)
    - Village Road Shows Movie World - Fluffy’s Drag Queen residential dancer
    - Commercial dancer for Kid Inks (opening act, Australian tour)
    - Performer for NBA’s Adelaide’s 36’ers

    Ashleigh also regularly books acting work such as Gold Coast’s International Airport TV commercial, dance captain and actor in ‘Rise of Billy Jone’s” movie, and Disney look alike characters singing/acting shows for My Royal Party.

    Special skills include Professional Mermaiding, Tap, Hula Hooping, LED Whip and Singing!