STUDIO DIRECTOR
JORDAN WHITE
Jordan has brought a wealth of professional experience and knowledge to MPAC during her teaching days and now steps into the leadership role with a hunger to take MPAC to the next level. Her extensive training in every style from ballet to hip hop to latin and beyond plus her versatility as a performer and teacher shines through in everything she does.
Jordan graduated from full time dance in Melbourne with a Diploma of Musical Theatre, where she took all she learnt and continued her studies independently through attending multiple classes and workshops to expand her skills and technique.
Her professional career spans over a wide range of impressive roles from stage productions such as Save our Sons Gala and Tina Turner Tribute Show where she was not only a dancer but a choreographer. She has also worked as a cheerleader for the Brisbane Bullets, and dazzled audiences in live events for major brands such as nickelodeon and showtime attractions. Her television credits include numerous promotional and music video appearances.
Jordan's unique talents extend to speciality skills such as hula hooping, fire arts, silk scarfs and LED props which she showcased though constant events through times like easter and Christmas (see if you can spot Miss Jordan at your local shopping centre this Christmas).
With her passion for dance, entertainment and teaching she has worked with esteemed choreographers such as Michael Ralph, Rowan Browne and Freya List to create inspiring performances that captivate audiences.
With her depth of industry knowledge, hands on experience and engaging personality she is ready to inspire MPAC dancers to reach new heights in their creative journey.
TEACHING TEAM
EBONY NEWSTEAD
Miss Ebony is a fully qualified Ballet Teacher & Associate of the Australian Institute of Classical Dance (AICD).
Providing ballet training for more than two decades, she was awarded Associate Diploma of Classical Ballet Teaching.
Miss Ebony’s performance experience began early, with a season performing with the Australian Ballet Company in Graeme Murphy’s ‘Nutcracker. After receiving a Victorian Government Premier’s Award in 2000 for performance excellence in dance, Miss Ebony trained full time at the Queensland University of Technology, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance (Performance) in 2004.
Miss Ebony was also the choreographer for National Youth Dance Theatre and has danced in and collaborated on television commercials, music videos, adjudicating, and choreographing numerous works for performances.
Miss Ebony also holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy) and works concurrently to her ballet teaching as a Musculoskeletal Therapist in a corporate injury-management advisory capacity. This has optimised ballet technique training, centred around safe dance practice.
Miss Ebony’s teaching ethos is one of continued encouragement and development of each individual student , providing an enjoyable atmosphere in which student’s skills can be developed, and their joy of dance nurtured.
LILYROSE CURRY
Dancing since a very early age, Lilyrose has been trained in every style, specialising in Hiphop, Jazz, Lyrical and Acro. Joining ‘Heartspace’ as a student in 2018 she competed in many competitions with many places (1st , 2nd , 3rd
and HC’s) , in group routines and solos. Competitions included Get The Beat, Noosa Eisteddfod and Every Body Sing and Dance Now. In 2019 she was given the opportunity to fly to Sydney for ‘BBO Dance Days’ a week of full-time dance.
Lilyrose also trained under Taneikah Wescombe at ‘The House Of Sole’ and recently completed Season 3 of the dance mentorship “Upskill” program. Lilyrose has competed with House of Sole since 2020 in competitions such as Rumble, ADCC and HOC. In 2021 she completed a Certificate 3 in Dance, which gave her the tools to teach and manage dance safely. Lilyrose’s love for dance has created a high passion for teaching and a desire to share her
knowledge with her students.
BELLA KNIGHT
Bella Knight has been immersed in dance for most of her life, growing up in Caboolture and training at several leading studios on the Sunshine Coast. At just 17 years old, Bella already holds a certificate III in Dance and has recently completed her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management at Encore Performing Arts. Bella's teaching journey began early, with five years of experience across multiple genres, including jazz, hip hop, acrobatics and contemporary. She has worked with dancers of all ages, from toddlers to teens and is passionate about sharing her love of movement and creativity with her students. Bella's passions lie in Acro, Lyrical and Jazz but love all styles of dance. She's deeply grateful for every opportunity to grow and learn from others in the dance industry and is excited to continue developing her skills as a teacher and mentor. With her drive, creativity and passion for dance education Bella is a valued member of MPAC teaching staff.