ALUMNI
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
BEN WILLIAMS (2022 GRAD)
After training with Visionary Dance Studio during his final years of high school, Ben went on to Full Time Training at Patrick School of the Arts in Melbourne for three years, graduating with a Diploma in Musical Theatre. After graduating Ben secured professional work as Ensemble & Understudy of “Lord Farquaad” in Shrek the Musical and Ensemble & Understudy of “May” in the New Zealand tour of &Juliet. We are so proud of Ben and look forward to seeing his continued success.
MOLLY PAYNE (2022 GRAD)
Molly trained at Visionary for 2 years before going onto Full Time Training at Transit Dance in Melbourne. After 2 years of full time, Molly graduated with a Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) and a Certificate in Dance Teaching and Management. Molly went on to secure a contract as an NBL Cheerleader with the Phoenix Flames. More professional work of hers includes the Touring Cast of “Suite 13B”, Crown Palladium Charity Event and Melbourne Cup performances.
ALEX PATON (2023 GRAD)
After enrolling as one of Visionary’s first students back in 2020 Alex trained with us for 3 years. She was awarded a half scholarship to Ministry of Dance’s Full Time Programme in Melbourne in her final year. Unfortunately after experiencing an injury she was unable to move onto Full Time Training. Alex turned her passion of dance and education into a career pathway by working as our Head of Junior Dept. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Health Science whilst fulfilling her passion and love for teaching the next generation of Visionary dancers.
RIO SIMPSON (2023 GRAD)
After completing her final years of training with us, Rio moved over to Melbourne to complete Full Time training at Ministry of Dance, where she worked towards a Diploma in Musical Theatre. She also had the opportunity to work professionally with Tones & I as well as several cooperate events. Following a year of full time training Rio returned home and now shares her passion and skills with a number of our recreational classes at Visionary. Currently Rio is also studying towards a bachelors degree at University of Canterbury.
SOPHIA BROWN (2024 GRAD)
Sophia completed her training with us at Visionary before setting off to Full Time Dance at Village Nation in Sydney where she has completed a Certificate IV in Dance and is currently studying towards a Diploma in Musical Theatre. Already Sophia has had the opportunity to work on The Voice Australia, Bonds Television Commercial as well as number of cooperate events, we look forward to seeing Sophia continue to live the dream.
Alexandria trained at Visionary for a year before travelling to Melbourne to complete a Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) at Transit Dance. She has performed in various corporate gigs such as a Swing for 174 dancers at Katy Perry's Pre Game Performance at the AFL Grand Final, as well as participating in the Season 2 of the Futuration Project and featuring in Abby Stone's 'Goodbye' music video.
Alexandria continues to build her skills as a performing arts artist in Melbourne from amazing industry professionals.