Past ETS Tutors

Mary Jane O’Reilly has had an international career as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and producer spanning twenty five years

Head of NASDA and a Principal Lecturer at CPIT, Richard is in demand as a musical director and is also an accomplished pianist, arranger and composer. His degree is from Victoria University of Wellington and he has also gained his Licentiate from the Royal Schools of Music.

Glen is an Actor, Director & Acting Tutor who works across the youth and adult performance worlds, as well as the corporate world, graduating from Unitec with a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts, majoring in Acting. As an actor Glen, has performed in theatre and television, working with leading theatre companies such as Auckland’s Theatre Company and The Silo Theatre.

Adding to our wonderful mix of Tutors for CCMT in January, NASDA graduate Michael Lee Porter will be encouraging your vocal chords to hit new highs! An actor, musical director and musician, Michael has had enormous experience in touring in musical theatre, within New Zealand and overseas, including the two year Australasian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera”

A dancer, choreographer, director, actor, teacher and mentor who has a wealth of experience in teaching children and young adults, Leona has many ex students who are now successful performers within New Zealand and internationally. Based in the Waikato, Leona judges dance nationally and has also been an American Jazz Dance examiner. Make the most of this opportunity to learn from her exceptional skill base!

Joshua Rutter is a freelance dancer and choreographer based in Auckland. A graduate of both the UNITEC dance program and CircoArts he has a broad range of skills and interests as a performer.

Cat Ruka (Ngapuhi, Waitaha, Pakeha) is an independent performance artist and choreographer based in Auckland. Representing a new generation of body-related artists her work is bold and challenging. Since graduating with her Masters from the University of Auckland’s Dance Programme in 2009, Cat has enjoyed a diverse range of experiences in the establishment of her career in performance artistry, dance writing, education and scholarly research.

Rebecca is a professional singer and trained dancer (ballet, modern jazz, contemporary, hip hop, salsa) as well as being a gymnast. She graduated with a Master of Arts (Education, Dance and Popular Music) in 2009. She has had vocal training in the UK, and currently teaches in Auckland.

Nisha is a graduate of Unitec's Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts, majoring in Acting. She is also a maker and producer of theatre, having been involved in several successful productions in Auckland, including the recent Cowboy Mouth & Love It Up.

Jennifer Peers is currently playing the role of Miss Lark in the Australia/NZ tour of Mary Poppins. She also plays Karen in TV doco-drama The Kangaroo Gang: Thieves By Appointment on UKTV in Australia and BBC Knowledge globally.