dance portfolio
A seasoned dancer with 20+ years of training & performance experience, Eliza has a remarkable aptitude for swiftly acquiring & mastering choreography in any dance style. She is adept at crafting innovative choreographies for competitions & film, and effectively coaching both trained dancers & beginners alike.
Before deciding to forgo a career in ballet to pursue medicine, Eliza trained with the Australian Ballet School & was accepted into a full-time ballet training program at the age of 12. Though she no longer trains professionally, Eliza continues to nurture her skill, artistic talent & natural affinity for the art form, dancing not for accolades, but for the sheer joy & passion it brings to her life.
Embracing every opportunity to dance, Eliza achieved Top of Subject in Year 12 Dance, captained her University College’s dance team [leading them to victory in the Inter-College Music Competition], performed as lead dancer for the Miss World Australia Crowning Ceremony, and performed & choreographed for the James Cook University Medical Students’ Association (JCUMSA) MedRevue.
dance proficiences
Showreel available on request.
Major awards
james cook university inter-college music competition dance winner
Co-Captain of the Winning Dance Team (Saints College)
Issued by James Cook University (2019)
TOP OF SUBJECT OF YEAR 12 DANCE
Issued by St Monica’s (2018)
AUSTRALIAN SPORT REPRESENTATIVE AWARD
For Representing Australia in the Field of Dance
Issued by St Monica’s (2013)
EXCELLENCE IN SPORT GOLD AWARD
For Achievements in the Field of Dance
Issued by St Monica’s (2013)
Queensland ballet paul boyd bursary winner
Issued by Paul Boyd (2012)
national australia bank (NAB) ‘dance the dream’ winner
Issued by National Australia Bank (2011)
royal academy of dance (RAD) scholarship encouragement award
Issued by Turning Pointe Dance Studios (2011)
Most promising modern dancer under 18 years
Achieved at Age 10
Issued by The Cairns Eisteddfod (2010)
Entrant in Over 50 Solo Performances, Winning a First, Second, Third or HC Placing for Every PerformancE
Issued by The Cairns, Innisfail & Townsville Eisteddfods (2006-2013)
credits
MISS world australia crowning ceremony
Lead Commercial Dancer
Miss World Australia, 2023
MISS world australia talent show
Latin Dance Soloist
Miss World Australia, 2023
novo shoes promotional dance reel
Commercial Dance Soloist
Novo Shoes, 2023
performing arts promotional dance video
Speaker & Dancer
St Monica’s College, 2023
james cook university medical students’ society (JCUMSA)’s ‘medrevue’
Choreographer, Lead Dancer & Actor
James Cook University, 2021
james cook university inter-college music competition
Co-Captain and Lead Commercial & Hip-Hop Dancer of Winning Dance Team
James Cook University, 2019
st monica’s college performing arts showcase
Jazz & Contemporary Dance Soloist in Self-Choreographed Pieces
St Monica’s College, 2018
st monica’s college ‘SMC Live’ production
Lyrical Dancer
St Monica’s College, 2013
‘broadway babe’ pantomime
Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary Dancer
Turning Pointe Dance Studios, 2012
The australian ballet summer school showcase
Lead Ballet & Jazz Dancer
The Australian Ballet School, 2011
the imperial russian ballet’s ‘The nutcracker’
Ballet Dancer
Imperial Russian Ballet, 2010
‘ease on down the road’ pantomime
Ballet, Jazz & Tap Dancer
Turning Pointe Dance Studios, 2010
‘showtime’ showcase
Lead Jazz Dancer
Turning Pointe Dance Studios, 2009
‘who stole santa claus?’ pantomime
Ballet & Jazz Dancer
Julia Macalpine Dance Studio, 2008
‘rhythm & Dance’ showcase
Ballet & Jazz Dancer
Julia Macalpine Dance Studio, 2006
‘another christmas adventure’ pantomime
Ballet & Jazz Dancer
Julia Macalpine Dance Studio, 2004
brisbane, cairns, Innisfail & townsville eisteddfods
Dancer in Over 150 Solo, Duo & Group Routines
2005-2013
training
Private Latin Ballroom Tuition
Dancensations, 2023
advanced salsa & bachata courses
Sabor Dance Company, 2022
adult ballet classes
FNQ Dance Academy, 2022
qcaa year 12 dance
St Monica’s College, 2018
australian curriculum year 8, 9 & 10 dance
St Monica’s College, 2013-2015
st monica’s college dance troupe
St Monica’s College, 2013 & 2018
The Australian ballet - intensive interstate & international training program
The Australian Ballet School, 2012-2013
Royal academy of dance - graded ballet examination syllabus
Pre-Primary to Intermediate, 2005-2013
Distinctions Awarded on All Examinations
australasian dance association - graded jazz examination syllabus
Grade 3 to Silver Star, 2008-2013
Distinctions Awarded on All Examinations
imperial society of teachers of dancing - graded modern & jazz examination syllabus
Pre-Primary to Grade 2, 2005-2008
Distinctions Awarded on All Examinations
ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, folk, cabaret, hip hop, tap & acrobatics tuition
Dancescapes 2014, FNQ Dance Academy 2013, Turning Pointe Dance Studios 2008-2013, Julia Macalpine Dance Studio 2004-2008