Meet The Team
At Brisbane Dance Theatre, we are lucky to have a team of wonderful dance teachers who have a passion for teaching children.
Sally Muntz
Sally has always had a passion for dance and a love of teaching children. After graduating from The Queensland Dance School of Excellence with a Diploma of Dance, Sally moved to Sydney to train at ED5 International in their Full-Time Course. This gave Sally the opportunity to work with Choreographers such as William Forsythe, Keith Hawley, Ross Coleman, Leslie Bell, Kelley Abbey, Gerry Symonds and Christine Denny.
Once completing her Certificate IV in Performing Arts, Sally started working as a professional dancer, performing at the 2006 MTV Music Video Awards with artists such as Ashlee Simpson, Snoop Dogg, The Darkness and The Rogue Traders. Sally also performed at the 2006 Mardi Gras, and in video clips with Guy Sebastian and Shannon Noll.
From there, life took Sally to the USA where she was a professional dancer on the Carnival Cruise Line ship, Carnival Paradise. Once back in Australia, Sally spent four years performing in the Wildlife Warrior Shows at Australia Zoo, where she got hands on experience with many animals while learning valuable performance lessons.
Sally Muntz is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level Five of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. The only teacher in Australia to be accredited to this level.
Melissa Lee
After training with renowned teacher Tanya Pearson, Melissa was the recipient of many prestigious awards including, the SODA Professional Prize, the City of Sydney “Rothmans” Scholarship and was honoured with a Bronze Medal at the Adeline Genee Awards London. She then went on to study at the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet School.
Melissa has danced with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company, Ballet D’Action Youth Dance Company, and was principal artist with Timothy Gordon’s Company Z.
She has taught Ballet in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and on the Gold Coast for many years. She holds a Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management, a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment and is a trainer and assessor for various VET Registered Training Organisations.
Melissa is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level Three of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Jacinta Pasco
Jacinta Pasco is a professional dancer who completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at QUT in Queensland. She has since travelled to NYC to train at the world renowned Broadway Dance Center, where she was able to learn and connect daily with the industry's top dancers, choreographers, with the opportunity to perform in off Broadway showcases.
Since returning to Australia, she has been pursuing a professional career as a performer and choreographer in the Musical Theatre, Commercial and Contemporary worlds.
During the past 7 years she has taught across the east coast of Australia and choreographed major productions for audiences of 5000+ people.
Hannah Rogerson
Hannah is an energetic, enthusiastic and talented dancer that has been working in the dance industry since graduating high school.
After graduating from RAW Dance Company with a Certificate III in Dance and a Diploma of Musical Theatre, Hannah has been gaining industry experience by performing in shows around Brisbane as well as working as a Suit Character Performer at Village Roadshow Theme Parks.
Hannah also finds extreme joy in teaching and passing her knowledge onto young performers. She is trained in CSTD/Comdance Tap, Contemporary/Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Acrobatics.
Paiige Ferrando
Paiige started dancing when she was 4 years old; Professionally trained & examined in Tap & Jazz. She has coached Cheer teams and has a variety of experience in Hip Hop, Dancehall, Heels, Burlesque & Latin Vibe genres of dance, bringing a commercial sense to all classes.
Starting as a student teacher in 2010, Paiige has taught dance to both adults & children consistently over the last 13 years. Having experience in hosting, co-hosting and performing for Dance Nort h & AusDance QLD, she is also an experienced choreographer through workshop tours, various cabaret shows and performances across QLD.
By bringing life & passion to all classes, along with equal opportunity by cultivating a supportive learning environment, Paiige's teaching style is always a great balance between fun, fresh & disciplined.
Tara Brady
Miss Tara comes to BDT with a wealth of knowledge! She has been competing in competitive gymnastics since she was a young girl, and her love for this art form progressed her into a teaching role.
Tara has been a successful business owner and gymnastic coach for many years, travelling all around Australia sharing her skills as well as continuing to perform as a gymnast in circuses and at festivals.
Her journey brings her to Brisbane where she excited to join the BDT family and work with our wonderful dancers.