Isabelle Ryan

Isabelle trained in all aspects of dance from a young age. She danced professionally in musical theatre and television over a period of 15 years, dancing in shows such as Funny Girl, No No Nanette, Promises Promises, Irene, The Black and White Minstrel Show, The Wiz, just to name a few....

Isabelle went on to teach professional actors in both jazz and tap. At that point she realised her passion lay in teaching tap and she started teaching adult beginners.....the rest is history. She has been successfully running her own school since 1980.

Isabelle also teaches tap at the Victorian College of the Arts and has done for the past 20 years.

Megan Ellis

Megan has trained in tap and jazz dance and in addition to teaching for Isabelle, is currently teaching at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (Dance).

In addition to her training in Melbourne, she has undertaken training in LA and New York.

Megan has choreographed for television, major events and live theatre.

Megan’s passion is in choreography and in teaching.....both adults and children.

Megan is also a fully qualified pilates instructor.

Markham Gannon

Markham has just returned from a triumphant Australasian Tour of CATS where he completed his appointment as Assistant Resident Director.  Markham's other professional credits are many and include:  Hello Dolly, Me and My Girl, Beauty and the Beast, My Fair Lady, Singin' in the Rain, Cats, Dirty Dancing, Fiddler on the Roof, Showboat, Mamma Mia and many many more....... Markham has also worked in TV and film including Dein Perry's feature film 'Bootmen'. Markham was the acrobatics teacher for the prestigious Brent Street Studios and guests as a teacher and assessor for the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (Dance).