Angela McKellar

Ange discovered her passion for dance growing up in New Zealand, where she was fortunate to have some inspirational teachers who helped guide her passion in the right direction.  She gained a lot of experience dancing in competitions, performing in troupes and musical theatre shows.  At the age of 19 Ange moved over to Melbourne and completed a full time year of Performing Arts at Bartuccios. 

 

Since graduating Ange has gone on to perform on numerous television shows such as In Melbourne Tonight, the Footy Show, Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Sale of the Century, Battle of the Sexes, Neighbours and as a featured role on The Strip (NZ). She has also performed in corporate floorshows, Grand Prix events, and Warner Bros shows, fashion shows, music videos, touring dance shows, The Lord of the Rings premieres (NZ) and The International Rugby Sevens opening and closing ceremonies (NZ).   In 2000 Ange won an LA Danceforce scholarship to The Edge in Los Angeles and spent 3 months there in 2001 gaining valuable knowledge from fabulous teachers and industry choreographers.  Upon returning to New Zealand Ange took on roles in Musical Theatre shows such as Anything Goes, Razzle Dazzle, Jesus Christ Superstar, Ovation, Another Right Royal Gala and in 2004 played the role of Jan in Grease, which was a definite highlight. 

 

Ange has choreographed numerous corporate events in New Zealand as well as choreographing for International rugby tests, the International Rugby Sevens opening and closing ceremonies, Stage Shows and was recently one of the resident choreographers for the Hurricanes Super 14 rugby team dancers in Wellington for 3 years.  Up until moving back to Australia last year Ange had been in high demand as a teacher, choreographer and adjudicator throughout New Zealand and enjoys travelling back to teach at workshops and seminars.  Ange is enjoying all of her new classes here in Australia and looks forward to passing on her knowledge and passion to all her students.