R.A.D. Registered Teacher’s Status
R.A.D Teacher’s Certificate (Distinction)
Affiliated Member C.S.T.D
Dance Adjudicator, Choreographer and Teacher

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Robyn has been dedicated to the dance and performing arts industry for many years, solidifying her commitment in 1986, when she founded Roby Rogers School of Dancing. Since then, Robyn has successfully owned and operated her school in Walkerston & The Pioneer Valley for over 37 years, spreading her passion for dance with hundreds of students.

Robyn has taught and studied all facets of dance and performing arts including, R.A.D Ballet, Comdance Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and National dancing. She has trained her students to excel, with many attaining outstanding results in examinations, competitions and professional dance programs. Many of Robyn’s dancers have successfully secured global careers in the professional performing arts industry, working in dance, modelling and television.

Robyn has worked as a guest choreographer at dance schools across Australia and regularly attends workshops and seminars to continually advance her knowledge and expertise in dance education and performing arts. She takes pride in attending international dance events such as Dance Excellence LA USA and ARTS International LA USA, where she is able to network with other choreographers and industry professionals. Robyn has attended these events as both a director for the Queensland Australia Team, as well as a dance coach for the Australian Team in 2018. Robyn has also been a dance adjudicator at eisteddfods and dance competitions for over 15 years.

Robyn is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with students, and providing a technical foundation of dance and performing, whilst instilling a loving and motivating environment.

A.R.A.D. Advanced 2
R.A.D Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies
Affiliate Member of Comdance
Comdance Teachers Diploma–Modern Jazz
Comdance Teachers Diploma–Tap
Comdance Teachers Diploma–Theatrical and Performing Arts
Comdance Teachers Certificate – Classical Ballet
Comdance Contemporary Level 5
Comdance Urban Hip Hop
A.T.C.L. Associate Diploma–Musical Theatre
Cert. 3 in Business Communications and Technology
International Comdance Teacher & Choreographer

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Courtney commenced dance at the age of three at RRSD and found her true passion in life. During her years of training, Courtney progressed successfully through many examinations, workshops and Eisteddfods, achieving outstanding results in all. She has won many Championships, Aggregates and other prestigious awards along the way, but finds she is most rewarded when teaching her students and sharing her love for dance. Courtney has attended many prestigious events in Australia and the USA including the Australian Dance Festival (ADF), and Dance Excellence LA in 2006, 2013 & 2016, acting as a Director for the Queensland team in 2016. Courtney has also travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as a guest choreographer for Comdance International, sharing her passion for dance overseas. She has choreographed many award-winning groups, solos, duo/trios for Eisteddfod and competition work.

Courtney has completed Comdance Teaching Diplomas in Modern Jazz, Tap and Theatrical Performing Arts, as-well as Comdance Teaching certificate in Classical ballet. Courtney has completed the RAD Advanced 2 examination with fantastic results, and graduated with a Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies at the Royal Academy of Dance London. Miss Courtney has a passion for teaching dance and enthusiastically shares this with all of her students in every class.

A.R.A.D. Advanced 2 (Distinction)
Affiliate Member of Comdance
Comdance Teachers Diploma-Modern Jazz
Comdance Teachers Diploma-Theatrical and Performing Arts                                                                                          Comdance Teachers Certificate-Tap
Comdance Teachers Certificate – Classical Ballet
Comdance Contemporary Level 5
Comdance Urban Hip Hop                                                                                                                                                          Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor- AAC1 & AAC2 
Scholarship – New York Film Academy
Bachelor of Business (Applied Entrepreneurship – Honours)

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Annabelle commenced performing arts at the age of three at RRSD. During her years of training, she progressed successfully through many examinations, workshops and Eisteddfods, achieving outstanding results in all genres. She has won Championships, Aggregates and other impressive awards along her performing journey, and loves to share her knowledge and passion of dance with students. Annabelle has attended prestigious events in Australia and the USA including Dance Excellence LA in 2006, 2013 & 2016 and most recently, ARTS International LA in December 2018, where she studied dance, acting, singing, modelling, tv commercials, voice overs and more. Annabelle has received acceptance and scholarships for numerous performing arts institutions including the New York Film Academy and Conroy’s Performing Arts College.

Annabelle has completed Comdance Teaching Diplomas in Modern Jazz and Theatrical Performing Arts as well as Comdance Teaching Certificate in Tap and Classical Ballet. Annabelle received a Distinction in her RAD Advanced 2 Ballet Examination and immensely enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise in this field with other dancers. She is also a certified Acrobatics Arts Teacher. Alongside her dancing endeavours, Annabelle also graduated from UC in 2022 with a Bachelor of Business & Entrepreneurship – High Distinction.  Miss Annabelle has a passion for dance, performing and teaching and enthusiastically shares this with students in all of her classes.

Affiliate Member of Comdance (CSTD)
Comdance Teachers Diploma – Theatrical & Performing Arts
Teachers Certificate – Modern Jazz
Teachers Certificate – Tap
Comdance Urban Hip Hop
Bachelor of Education – Secondary

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Dana commenced dancing at a young age at RRSD and developed a passion for dancing over the years, completing many Comdance Examinations and competing in competitions around Australia. Dana has also travelled overseas to Los Angeles to represent Queensland Australia at Dance Excellence in 2013 and 2016.

In her later years of dance and performing Dana developed a love for Musical Theatre and Speech and Drama. Dana has successfully completed her Teachers Certificate in Modern Jazz and Tap, and Teachers Diploma in Theatrical and Performing Arts. Dana shares her passion for performing arts weekly in her classes creating a fun, inspiring and educational environment. Dana has also completed her Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and is a full-time teacher. Dana is truly passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with Musical Theatre and Dance students at RRSD.

A.R.A.D. Solo Seal
R.A.D. Teachers Certificate (Distinction)
Comdance Teachers Diploma – Tap
Comdance Teachers Diploma – Ballet
Adjudicator – Dance

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Jan studied in Brisbane, under her mother Pat Mackrodt, until the age of thirteen. While in Brisbane Jan had the thrill of every young student when she appeared as an extra with the Queensland Ballet in “The Nutcracker”, and the Australian Ballet in “The Tales of Hoffman”. She was then accepted into The Australian Ballet School where she studied for two years, and then continued her studies at the Victorian College of the Arts Tertiary Performers Course. She was engaged as a performer with the Queensland Ballet in 1985, appearing in the Christmas season of “Giselle”, and she was also a senior soloist in the Queensland Young Dancers Company. Jan was also successful in attaining her RAD Solo Seal award.

Jan has successfully directed multiple dancing schools over the past 35 years in the Mackay and surrounding regions and has also had the pleasure of adjudicating various competitions and eisteddfods over the years. Jan loves sharing her passion for dance and performing with her students each week.

Comdance Affiliate Member                                                                                                                                                    Comdance Teachers Certificate – Tap                                                                                                                                    Comdance Teachers Diploma – Tap (Currently Studying)                                                                                                  Comdance Modern Jazz 8                                                                                                                                                           Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor – AAC1 & AAC2                                                                                                              Competitive Cheerleading & Acrobatics 

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Jacqui started dancing at the age of 5 and over the years developed a passion for all things cheer and dance. During her years of training, she progressed successfully through many examinations, competitions and Eisteddfods, achieving outstanding results in all genres. From the age of sixteen, Jacqui was also competing as a competitive cheerleader throughout Australia and against teams from all over the pacific.

Throughout her years of cheerleading, she acquired extensive skills and knowledge in acrobatics and she cannot wait to incorporate this into the RRSD program in 2024. Jacqui has successfully completed her Teachers Certificate in Tap and Grade 8 Modern Jazz and endeavours to complete her Teaching Diploma in Tap and Teaching Certificate in Jazz in 2024. She is also a certified Acrobatics Arts teacher. Jacqui has taken some time off to have her beautiful family but has found herself back in the dancing world and is ready to share her knowledge and passion with future dancers of RRSD.

Comdance Grade 9 Modern Jazz
Comdance Grade 9 Tap
Comdance Contemporary Level 5
Comdance Urban Hip Hop
Comdance TPA Grade 7 
R.A.D Ballet – Intermediate

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Miss Alana was our graduating senior in 2022, and we are so excited that she will continue being a Student Teacher in 2024. We cannot wait to see what Miss Alana achieves this year and watch her grow into the amazing teacher we know she will be. Miss Alana has completed all of her final exams and is such an inspiration to our younger students. We love seeing our RRSD dancers continue their passion for dance in new ways.