Presenters

Jenny Wilkinson

Aljin Abella

Aljin is a graduate from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

He made his stage debut in The Melbourne Theatre Company & Belvoir Street Theatre seasons of The Sapphires in 2005, a role he reprised during the Australian, South Korean and London tours over 2010 and 2011.

He has worked as an actor both nationally & internationally in film, radio, television, animation, theatre and voice-over sectors. Selected credits include Three Sisters, Love’s Labour’s Lost, The Matchmaker, The Laramie Project, Anything Goes, I Love You Too, Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away, ELIMINATED, Just Punishment, Power Rangers Jungle Fury, City Homicide, Noah & Saskia, Neighbours, Guinevere Jones, Bootleg, Legacy of the Silver Shadow, Blue Heelers, Horace & Tina and High Flyers.

Aljin also works as an acting and musical theatre teacher for the NIDA Open Program in Melbourne, as well as at various performing arts schools across Victoria.

We are so pleased to have Aljin joining the Western suburb team as our Fiction Factory presenter! He is already on board at many of our centres.

Guylaine Acker

Guylaine has been performing professionally in a 5 piece Corporate Band for over 10 years. Guylaine also choreographs for the Band and when performing Guylaine also plays percussions. Guylaine has a Diploma of Community and Children's Services and has been teaching since 1996.

Guylaine is also a presenter for Hey Dee Ho and teaches singing with funkey music.

Pamela Akerstein

Pam has had 18 years experience educating children from babies to 5 year olds in various child care centres around Melbourne. She started dancing lessons at the age of 6 years old, in classical, tap and jazz.

Pam has been classical trained in voice and loves to sing. Ever since she can remember she has also enjoyed writing poetry, and when she mixed this with her passion for singing, she completed a recording ofone of her poems as a song. Pam has written about 50 more songs which she would love to have recored in the near future.

Outside of Hey Dee Ho Music, Pam is a loving wife and the mother of a beautiful little boy.

Pam has a great love of music, singing, dancing and educating children. It was a natural progression for her to become a presenter for Hey Dee Ho Music and be able to incorporate the four things she is most passionate about

Dot Allen

Dot has a background in teaching kinder in country Victoria, running her own restaurant business and as a mother of two boys is very busy like all mums.

Dot runs the Casey hey dee ho franchise in Victoria.

Cathy Beckham

Cathy has been with hey dee ho for approx. 13 years. She has also performed in many different capacities over the past 30+ years. As well as her experience in children’s education and entertainment, she has toured Victoria with bands and folk groups, performed in choirs and cabaret shows and as a soloist in several pubs, restaurants and private venues. She plays both guitar and piano.

Cathy has a particular interest in child development and has had nearly 20 years experience with special needs children, particularly those with autism and speech delays. She has had experience with sign language and has researched extensively into various different aspects of development including psychology, OT, and the impact of music in the aid of speech development.

Cathy runs hey dee ho Bayside Victoria with sessions currently in Patterson Lakes, Bentleigh, Mentone and Moorabbin.

Cassandra Beckitt

Cassandra Beckitt is an accomplished performer who has an innate ability to engage children with her lovely voice and enthusiastic nature. Appearing & starring in numerous theatre productions with Williamstown Musical Theatre Company and Altona Theatre Company she has an extensive background in opera as well. Cassandra has also directed productions and teaches vocal lessons. Her latest starring role is in the Sorcerer in May. She is the proud mum of 4 harmonious gifted boys and has been presenting in the western suburbs of Victoria for Sandee Facy since 2009.

Cassandra also teaches Fun Key Music Dance & Drama at our local primary schools as a certified after school coach.

Simon Chan

Throughout his career as a physical performer,he has performed in
various events such as the Royal Melbourne Show and regularly at Luna Park, Melbourne
as 'Chansie the Clown.'    Simon has been playing acoustic guitar since the age of 16.

He is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Education at Victoria University specialising in Music and Drama, He wishes to turn his passion for music and theatre into a life long career.

Simon is excited to be joining Sandee Facy’s team in the western suburbs as a certified coach for Fun Key Music Dance & Drama as well as hey dee ho music presenter!
 

Nicole Christine

Nicole is a professional singer with a background in television and radio and is currently a presenter on the music program Asylum TV

Nicoles other projects include session singing, solo,duo and trio work as well as being one half of Melbourne's Abba tribute duo Abbasession

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Carmen Cleary

Carmen began dancing at an early age; jazz ballet and tap dancing and was also in the school choir at her Primary school. She trained intensively as an actor for 10 years and was involved in many amateur theatre performances including "Pygmalion," playing the lead role of Eliza Dolittle with the Actor's Training Studio and in "The Importance of being Earnest." She has worked as an extra in Blue Heelers and appeared in a Channel 31 program "Spirit of Life."

She is a bright and bubbly hey dee ho presenter who truly enjoys the opportunity to provide children with a fun music program. Carmen loves to see the kids laugh and smile as they join in singing and participating as well as learning so much at such an early age.

Gina Collins

Gina is an experienced singer, spanning many years of professional work ranging from Country, Rock, Cabaret and Jazz.

From very early days of performing in her hometown of Warrnambool, she supported many well known bands including Psuedo Echo, Australian Crawl and Goanna, to name a few. Following this, Gina moved to Melbourne and toured with Kamahl, so needless to say her versatility came in very handy. Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Patsy Kline and Cher tribute shows were also a definite indication of her range and vocal ability. Fully choreographed and scripted shows gave her the experience required for many other facets of the entertainment industry. In fact prior to her touring, Gina worked behind the scenes as a Production Assistant with Channel 7 and Grundy Entertainment, whilst also continuing band and session work. Many years of different line-ups followed until finally Gina helped to form her current duo, A2G using fabulous costumes, way out hair-dos and some groovy moves supporting the 60s, 70s & 80s classics. www.a2gmusic.com.au

Gina has been teaching pre-school music for the past 4 years and has 3 children of her own who are all musical in their own right. So as you can see, music has been in Gina?s life for many years and will definitely be for many years to come with running the Diamond Valley franchise.

Belinda Coco

Belinda has been performing since the age of 3 and has many years of dance & music training. Over the years she has performed in numerous bands, including her own acoustic band ‘Macoco’ and has also worked as a professional actor/performer in Music Theatre. Belinda also offers private vocal coaching lessons for students of any age or ability.

Her qualifications include a Diploma of Music Performance, Certificate in Music Theatre, Foundation in Drama & Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in Music Teaching.

Belinda has a passion for working with children and enabling them to gain confidence by expressing themselves through music & movement.

Justine Cooper

Justine started singing and dancing at about age 5 and continued with musical theatre all through high school and beyond. She has performed in duos and cover bands all over Melbourne.

Justine is Mum to 3 very busy boys. She discovered hey dee ho when looking for a music program for her son. As soon as she sat down in a parent child class she realised exactly what she wanted to do with her life!!

Justine loves the time she spend at all my centres and my parent child classes. She loves the look on the kids faces when she walks in the room. She thinks kids are the best audience in the world and there is nothing better than knowing you are putting a smile on a childs face.

Annaliese Cutajar

Over the years Annalise has gained an extensive background in performance, most recently graduating from a Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies at Victoria University, specialising in contemporary art.

Annalise has over five years of vocal training through the Victorian Institute of Speech Level Singing and Voices Studio, from which she has gone on to do solo and group performances at major shopping centres and bars around Melbourne. She has also previously trained in funk/ Latin/ contemporary dance, as well drama, completing a lead role in a statewide cinema commercial.

Annalise keeps busy teaching through hey dee ho, she loves working with children, has real passion for performance and could think of nothing better than teaching what she loves doing most!!!

Renata Davies

Margaret Dennis

One of Melbourne's most entertaining and experienced performers, Margaret Dennis sings and dances her way into the hearts of every audience. From leading hotels and clubs to RSL's and charity events, this powerhouse of song shines her way through a fabulous range of musical styles from every era.

Margaret has performed with and supported many of Melbourne's most popular cabaret acts, including Brendan Scott and John Davidson.

An entertainer who delivers an incredible array of musical styles for any audience across the gaps of time, Margaret Dennis performs her unforgettable musical tributes that have audiences crying out for more.

Carol Doyle-Gleeson

Carol has a strong background in dance and drama, performing since the age of three in a variety of musicals and plays and more recently completing a Degree in Contemporary Performance Art at Victoria University. Carol is kept very busy teaching singing and performance privately and with Fun-Key music as well as presenting with hey dee ho.

Cam Ewart

Sandee Facy

Sandee Facy hails from Detroit Michigan, USA , married an Aussie and has two beautiful girls. Sandee has been involved in musical theatre, commercial jingles, church choral groups & singing professionally with her own 7 piece band for 10 years.

Sandee has a bachelors degree in Marketing and was pursuing her masters in child psychology. Sandee was also a substitute teacher for all grades in her local school district. She is very excited to be stepping into a great atmosphere and business as the latest franchisee! She is very impressed with her presenters!

Melissa Fisher

Melissa began taking her young daughter to hey dee ho music sessions in 2004 and was amazed at how much she enjoyed the sessions so when Michelle was looking for presenters in the Geelong area she jumped at the chance to combine music, dance and acting into a very rewarding career!!

Melissa began Piano and keyboard lessons at age 6 and continued all the way through school. She has a wide and varied interest in all types of music, regularly attending various Music Festivals around Victoria. She has also had leading roles in numerous High School Musicals and local Community productions and has sung with bands for a number of years. Melissa had always desired a career with children in some capacity and has many years experience in childcare. She is passionate about children's education and learning.

Melissa presents hey dee ho music in the Geelong area in Victoria, with Michelle Muraca.

Ruth Flynn

Aggie Gioftsidis

Carolyn Hasenkam

Carolyn is a devoted mother to her three amazing children.

Her formative years showed an aptitude and passion for entertaining and teaching which lead naturally to a career instructing in dance, singing, and acting.

Carolyn enjoys performing with her family, especially her sisters, and is heavily involved in her communitys musical company as choreographer. Carolyn is the lastest presenter to join Sandee's fantastic team in  Wyndham, Hobsons Bay & Melton, Victoria.

Becks Hatzis

Becks is the latest presenter to join Sandee Facy’s team in the western suburbs of Victoria.

Becks has a diverse musical background, including singing, playing the clarinet, ballroom dancing and cheerleading. Becks is full of personality, energy and loves children. She also works as a personal trainer for children and adults. She also enjoys teaching group fitness classes and will be instructing Active 8 and hey dee ho music sessions!

Jean Hobson

Jean trained and received her degree in music at the London College of music. Jean has been a regular presenter and accompanist at hey dee ho music since 1996 and also teaches piano for Fun-key music.

Jean is also an accomplished dancer having competed in world championships with various styles of dance. Jean currently owns and runs the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula hey dee ho music franchise in Victoria as well as the Canberra Franchise in ACT.

Winsome Hollis

Winsome has been involved in music from an early age, beginning violin at four years old and studying piano as her second instrument. She has ten years experience as a violin teacher.

Winsome is a mother of two children and loves watching them enjoy different aspects of music from piano lessons to dance and performance.

Winsome has her Bachelor of Education from University of NSW and has nine years teaching experience in local primary schools.

Ester Holt

Esther has been teaching piano and voice for 7 years and has been performing professionally for 10 years, being trained in both contemporary and classical styles on each instrument.

Esther performs regularly around Melbourne, and also nationally, in the 7-piece folk band ‘Snowy Belfast’ www.snowybelfast.com where she is the main singer/songwriter, as songwriting is her main passion.

Currently studying in her 3rd year of a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Music and History), Esther loves being able to share her own passions through education, and finds it particularly fulfilling working with children through Hey Dee Ho.

Rebecca Howlett

Emma Jones

Born in New Zealand, Emma was drawn to music theatre at a young age, performing in numerous local theatre productions. She studied psychology at Victoria University majoring in developmental and social fields.

At the age of twenty Emma moved over the ditch to further her studies and pursue her passion in performing arts. In 2010, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy. Emma recently appeared as Clara Makin in Melbourne's premiere season of The Hatpin with Magnormos theatre company.

With her love for entertaining and her interest in childhood development, Emma was excited to join the Hey Dee Ho team.

Dixie Johnstone

Perth born & bred, Dixie has been working in the Music and Musical Theatre Industries for 20 years.

After completing a Bachelor of Performing Arts at WAAPA, Dixie spent 3 years in Melbourne creating & performing as P!nk in her band Faux P!nk, Dixieland (a children's programme) on Southern FM Radio and running children's music sessions for hey dee ho music at venues in and around Melbourne. Before leaving for Melbourne Dixie worked as a Production and Stage Manager on Musicals with many of Perth's finest companies. Company, Hair the Tribal Rock Musical, Madonna the Girlie Show, The Soul Train, A Tribute to The Blues Brothers and Moulin Blues were some of the shows Dixie choreographed.

Dixie has played many roles in Musicals around Perth including Lottie in Mack & Mabel, Gladys in The Pyjama Game, Rosemary in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Petra in A Little Night Music and in 2007 Dixie was awarded the Robert Finley Award for Best Musical Theatre Performer for her role as Sally Bowles in Limelight Theatre’s production of Cabaret.

Dixie is super excited to be opening the first hey dee ho music franchise in Western Australia and after working in Melbourne for some gorgeous franchisees’, she feels she has learnt from the best!! She is so passionate about hey dee ho music and knows that Perth is going to LOVE it!!

Erin Kalinski

Erin took in her first ballet concert, The Sleeping Beauty, at age three, and she has been performing ever since. She is well versed in many styles of dance, and has been teaching classes for many years. She has sung in numerous cabaret shows, and taken part in local theatre productions of Bugsy Malone, West Side Story and The Boyfriend.

She began working with Hey Dee Ho in 2009, and now runs the Sunbury/Macedon Ranges franchise.

Melinda King

Recently moved from Sydney, Melinda has had 15 years experience in the
entertainment industry. She holds a Senior First Aid Certificate, a
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy specialising in pediatrics and
volunteers as a Joey Scout leader.

Fairy, Clown, MC and all round entertainer, Melinda is Fun, Funky and Fabulous.

Rebecca Kmit

Rebecca is from Adelaide and has been singing since the age of five. She is a Graduate from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, having completed her Bachelor of Music Theatre degree. She has been voice tutored in many styles such as rock, pop, jazz, classical, gospel and music theatre. Rebecca has been involved in the Australian Girls Choir for three years and calisthenics for 8 years. She gained her Certificate IV Classical Music in Voice (soprano) at Elder School of Music through University of Adelaide in 2005. She has completed a year of Hip Hop classes and received private Jazz and classical tuition. She received honours for an AMEB Drama and Performance Grade 6 Certificate in 2007.

Rebecca received major roles for musicals Grease (Frenchy) and Oliver (Nancy), has also participated in musicals such as Heroes and West Side Story, The Wiz and Bye Bye Birdie and Anything Goes.

Rebecca joined hey dee ho music after recently moving to Melbourne. She loves the energy of the children and putting a smile on their faces from her sessions.

Ainslie MacDonald

Ainslie has a long history of performing, sticking her fingers in every creative pie possible.

She has trained in Ballet, American jazz and Contemporary Dance and holds a Diploma in Performing Arts.

Her professional credits, range from Musical Theatre to Commercial Dance to Restaurant Theatre, Teaching Dance and Drama, Choreography and is a proficient Piano and Guitar player.

She regularly sings and writes her own music and is currently rehearsing with a Bollywood dance troupe.

Having become a mother in 2008, Ainslie delights in re-visiting the roots of artistic expression with her daughter and is keen to extend her enthusiasm to the youngest of participants.

Daniel Marando

A big kid at heart, Daniel enjoys working for hey dee ho as he is doing what he loves. He is a big fan of ‘family-themed’ entertainment (particularly puppetry), and enjoys remaining active. He would one-day love to live in Disneyland.

Daniel had an interest in performing from an early age and whilst growing up on the South Coast of NSW, he participated in various concerts, musicals, corporate events, choirs and fundraisers.

In 2010 he completed a Bachelor or arts (Music Theatre) at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Perth and only this year has relocated to Melbourne.

Jill McPartlane

Jill was born in America and began singing professionally in High School, winning awards and being chosen to represent her school and community in music competitions. Jill went on to form her own band in Seattle, where she performed regularly and recorded a CD.

Jill has studied ballet, jazz, and tap, and was chosen to perform at Disneyland, California. She also studied drama for 4 years, and was involved in some well-known musicals, ranging from "Grease" to "The Pirates of Penzance".

She has also directed a play, and been involved with the Travelling Children's Theatre program, performing fairy tales at primary schools and community centres. Jill loves working with children, and believes music can change our lives.

In late 2006, Jill took up the challenge of owning the Brighton franchise of hey dee ho music and also runs the Stonningon, Knox and Sydney hey dee ho franchises.

Sharon Miller

Sharon is a seasoned performer, having worked professionally in music for over 20 years.

As a mum, her interest in childhood development and the opportunity to work with children led her initially to the hey dee ho music program.

She has recently purchased the Franchise for Melbourne City, City of Yarra and Moreland, leaving behind a successful corporate career to follow her dream of becoming a small business owner.

Sharon is delighted to be able to share her love of music with the 'little folk' in her classes and thoroughly enjoys bringing music to life in a way that is educational and fun.

Sharon sees her parent-child classes as a way for people to connect in the community and she is passionate about providing an enjoyable time for all - there will always be a cuppa on offer after the sessions so parents and carers get to know each other whilst the children have some playtime together.

Roxanne Morabito

Roxanne originally hails from Tasmania and started classical ballet and modern dance at the age of six, picking up other styles of dance including highland, tap & national. Over the next ten years she spent time working with the Tasmanian Dance Company, the National Theatre Ballet School in Melbourne, The Canberra Institute and choreographers and members of the Sydney Dance Company. She then went on to perform in stage productions and theater restaurants which then lead to a professional singing career which is still ongoing.

With a wide range of experience in office administration and customer service, plus a background in singing and dance, the opportunity to join the hey dee ho music team was too good to resist and Roxanne now owns and operates the Glen Eira franchise in Victoria.

Bev Motteram

A qualified Pre-School teacher with a degree in Special Education, Bev has attended hey dee ho music classes with her 3 children before taking up the role as presenter. While studying Early Childhood, Bev chose a major elective in Creative Movement and a minor in Music.

She was exhilarated to find that hey dee ho combined both so well to promote learning and self expression.

Bev believes that music and dance are "good for the soul".

Michelle Muraca

Michelle is a Mother Craft Nurse, singer. child care worker and mother of 4 children (including one set of twins).

Michelle loves music and children and has been able to combine both her loves as she presents the hey dee ho music program in the Geelong area in Victoria, where she also owns the franchise.

Katrina Mudie

Katrina was born into a musical family. She has been singing since she could speak and wouldn't have life any other way.

Katrina has been involved with bands Twenty2Eleven and Ethery and performs as a soloist as well. She has been the recipient of many awards, performed in musicals, and donates her talents to many charities, such as the Cancer Council, and the Starlight Foundation.

Katrina has always loved being involved in the entertainment industry, and loves children. So when the opportunity arose to become a hey dee ho presenter, she jumped at the chance! With a new little baby boy, this is the perfect job for her and can do what she loves most.

Rebecca Muscat

Rebecca, otherwise known as Becca to the children, has been working as a teacher and presenter for hey dee ho for a number of years. Beginning as a presenter for hey dee ho music for 2 ½ years, now Becks enjoys teaching hey dee ho yoga and active 8 sessions for 3-5 year olds.

Becks also teaches Funkey Music at primary schools, which she found exciting putting together the end of year concert for her class. She also enjoys taking Funkey Music Dance at primary schools as a certified after school coach.

She also teaches her own special needs music class at a primary school and is passionate about working with many more special needs children in the future.

On the agenda is teaching singing and signing in Chinafor 6 weeks. Rebecca is excited and honored to be given this opportunity.

As singer, dancer and performer from the age of 2 ½, Rebecca is very passionate towards her music and has performed in several singing concerts and events and enjoys continually learning vocal skills and techniques through her singing lessons.

Her ambition would be to have as much experience and opportunity with teaching children, to perform in a musical theatre show and to travel to America.

Sarah Oates

Sonja Olsen

Sonja originally comes from a classical musical background, studying clarinet & playing in an orchestra, which later progressed to playing in the accompanying band for musicals, then eventually climbing out of the 'pits' to sing on stage. Experiences to date includes singing in a duo; in an accapella group; being a character at a theatre restaurant; various characters doing Singing Telegrams; & has been part of a performance troupe for the last 10 years (called 'Where's Jo?') that puts on charity concerts annually to raise money for worthy causes.

Sonja has completed two acting courses at NIDA in Sydney and is a mother of two young children. Sonja also runs the Manningham hey dee ho music franchise in Victoria.

Anne Parsons

Anne studied voice, language and theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts, going on to perform at a variety of concerts including ones with the Victoria State Opera and Opera Australia before moving to live and study in London.

Apart from a hectic life with two preschool boys and hey dee ho music, Anne has attended workshops in Auslan signing and several behavioral management programs.

Alex Papageorgiou

Alex has studied drama at Anne Peters school of drama and is involved in a bilingual semi-professional theatre company. She has sung and performed both interstate and overseas.

Alex has experience in Greek community choirs as well as an extensive background in hospitality (owning her own cafe for 8 years.) Alex is multi skilled in interacting with people of all age groups and diverse cultural backgrounds.

Wendy Patching

Wendy has taken a long showbiz journey. Best known as the voice of the much-loved fluffy duck Winky Dink, Wendy's career has spanned more than 30 years,since she began pantomimes with Barry Eggington TV with Adelaide tonight, and joined Channel Nine as the voice of Winky Dink. She also appeared in the Musicals Annie Get Your Gun and the Desert Song, played the bride for nine months in Dimboola and toured Australia with I Love your Humphrey B Bear.

Wendy travelled overseas as a solo dancer with cabaret artist Peter Gordeno, appearing at the Talk of the Town in London, and on British TV Specials. She returned to Australia to host Here's Humphrey and appear on the ABC's News Free Zone with Graham Bond. Wendy and Winky made a comeback on children's TV with the national show C'mon Kids on the nine network, including a special with John Farnham, and the dynamic duo went on radio. Wendy has been coordinating and performing the children's entertainment for Cabaret Cafe, and still performs live shows with suited characters including Humphrey B Bear.

Kylie Patterson

Elisabeth Pont

Elisabeth has been interested music from a young age. Throughout her school years she sang in choirs and performed in school musicals.

After leaving school she studied Contemporary Vocals at C3 College while singing in church groups and local choirs.

Since having her two children Elisabeth has decided to combine her love of music and love for kids through hey dee ho music.

Emma Ranson

Sian Ross

Sian has always had a love for music and all creative things - particularly singing. She has been in various singing groups and musicals and also led a children's choir for several years.

Sian enjoys working with and being around children, so hey dee ho is a great way for her to be creative and have fun with the kids as they learn about music.

Michael Saleta

Michael, who started as a musician with a passionate love of music strumming his guitar at a tender young age, has nurtured his natural talent into a lifelong career.

Over the years, singing and playing guitar, he has shared the stage with the likes of Toto, Hanson, Thirsty Merc, Screaming Jets, Killing Heidi and Taxiride.  His journey began as a guitarist, but as his love for music grew, Michael ventured his way into learning drums, piano, bass guitar and singing as well as mixing it up in the nightlife not only as a DJ but also a stand out MC.

As a father of 2 girls, along with his diverse music background, Michael has the experience and ability to command an audience be it young or old and is excited to be a part of Sandee Facey’s fantastic team in the Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Melton area of Victoria.

Karen Sherwell

Jared Spence

Alana Smyth

Amanda Testro

Amanda is a professional singer and runs the Inner west franchise area that takes in the Yarraville, Footscray and Maribyrnong areas and the South Melbourne franchise as well.

Kirsty Vis

Kirsty has been involved in drama and singing for as long as she can remember.

Kirsty has 10 years of classical singing under her belt and also has a Bachlor of Perfoming and screen arts majoring in Acting for screen and theatre.

Kirsty enjoys working with children - and hopes to carry on with hey dee ho well into the future.

Fiona Whelan

Margaret Ziino

Margaret has been performing as a singer for 12 years and started dancing lessons at the early age of 2. She studied at various music schools and received her certificate 3 in Theatrical Dance, Commercial Dance and Musical Theatre at the Tony Bartuccio School Of Performing Arts.

Amongst some freelance work, Margaret performed weekly for many years as a female vocalist in Reception bands at weddings and mixed corporate functions.

After teaching group singing at various dance schools around Melbourne, Margaret is now successfully running her own school, 'MARGARET'S SCHOOL OF SINGING & PERFORMING ARTS' where she teaches singing, dancing and drama.

Margaret's unique choreography compliments her creative ideas.

Margaret made it to the top 80 of Australian Idol in 2007 which was a great learning experience for her, but her passion remains with her teaching.

Margaret believes that Life is a Song & Dance.