Project Performing Arts TEAM

CAPA faculty includes some of Australia’s leading performing arts specialists and educators. Classes are offered daily for children from 3 years to Adults – beginners to professional levels with classes held at Warriewood and Collaroy Plateau Studios.

Miss Alexandra
Director, Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) Classical Ballet, Australian Teachers of Dance (A.T.O.D), Tap Attack Oz, Jazz, Contemporary,  Drama, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics Arts, C.A.P.A Creative, C.A.P.A Dance, C.A.P.A AcroDance.

Alexandra has been in the Entertainment Industry and Performing Arts Education for more than 25 years. She is an experienced, qualified teacher and certified instructor for  the Internationally recognised organisations: Acrobatic Arts (Acro dancer) , Tap attack Oz (Tap) , Royal Academy of Dance (Ballet), O Grady  Academy (Drama), Trinity College (Musical theatre, Singing and Drama).

Alexandra commenced her professional Dance and performance career  at the age of 17 years and has worked both nationally and internationally in live theatre, film, television and theme parks.  She was Principle Dancer  “Lola” in Baz Luhrmann Film Moulin Rouge, Belinda Emmett’s “Off the Wall” Pop Video, World Expo Aquacade show, Viva Las Vegas Show and Channel 10 Rockettes to name a few.

She was Dance Captain/Deputy Cruise Director and Casting director of Princess Cruises Los Angeles performing many theatre productions shows such as Cats, West Side Story and My Fair Lady and then went on the auditioning and casting Nationally. 

Alexandra was Show Director/Choreographer for Walt Disney Special Events Australasia were she directed and choreographed many major live events throughout Australia, Asia and the USA.  Some highlights: Hercules premiere  Hollywood Bowl and 5oth celebrations Tokyo Dome. 

She was Head of Performance, at the Australian International Performing Arts High School, Head of Dance at the McDonald College of Performing Arts, Teacher at the Sydney Dance Company.

She is also the concept and creator of the first VETAB accredited Certificate IV in Performing Arts.

Alexandra is the creator of  Wild Aussies Pty Ltd, a children’s educational program and entertainment business that offers a wonderful pre-school program for 2:5-5yrs. The live has show travelled Nationally and Internationally educating “Little Aussies” about endangered species which lead to her creating and directing the “Spirits of the Sky”, Tales of Platypus Creek both world first live animal shows with  Zoo’s Victoria at Healesville Sanctuary.

Past students have and are currently working in all aspects of Theatre, Television and film Nationally and Internationally from Broadway, West End to Las Vegas in such shows such as  The Book of Mormons, Matilda, Les Miserables, Westside Story, Brittney Spears, Celine Dion and Cirque du Soleil productions.

Other students have achieved placements in Classical and Contemporary companies  such as The Royal Ballet London, The Australian Ballet and the Sydney Dance Company.

Hollywood, Bollywood Films and Television series such as The Black Balloon, Sanctum, Edge of Darkness, Home and away, Neighbours and A Place called Home and commercial such as Hungry Jacks, KFC, Salvation Army Back to School Campaign.

MIss Madi  (R.A.D Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatics Hip Hop, Lyrical, Cirque and Competition teams )

Madi trained in all genres of Dance: Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical theatre, RAD Classical Ballet where she received Distinction in all Grades – Advanced 1. Acrobatic arts She performed in State Dance Ensembles, School Spectacular, festivals, film and competitions. She was chosen to participate in  CLI trainee program and many competitions and festivals. Although dance is her first passion she is a Singer, Actor and Acrobat.  As a National champion choreographer and dedicated teacher Madi  loves to work with students and help them achieve their personal best.

MIss Riley (Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical theatre and Competition teams )

Riley trained in all genres of Dance: Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical theatre, RAD Classical Ballet where she received Distinction in all Grades – Advanced 1 She performed in State Dance Ensembles, Musicals, festivals, film and competitions. She was chosen to participate in  CLI trainee program and many competitions and festivals. Although musical theatre is her first passion she is a Dancer, Actor and Musician  As a National champion choreographer and dedicated teacher Riley loves to work with students and loves watching them achieve their goals.