Dance Education

Nathan has worked within the entertainment industry for over 3 decades. Starting in film and television as a young actor. Television credits: Young Doctors, A Country Practice, Police Rescue, Bellamy, and the iconic drama series ‘Sons and Daughters’ for Grundy Channel 7 network. This led Nathan onto continued work in theatre at home in Australia & Internationally.  He is an original cast member of ‘Dein Perry's Tap Dogs’ He featured in the original cast of 'Shout' the musical Australian Tour starring ‘David Campbell’ He was a cast member of the first tour of ‘Mamma Mia’ at the Lyric Theatre Sydney Star Casino in the role of ‘EDDIE’ and also an original cast member of ‘Billy Elliot’ the musical. He was engaged to perform as the lead performer for the Australian Hit show ‘Dein Perry’s Steel City’ which played in Melbourne at the State theatre and New Yorks Radio City Music Hall. In the year 2000 Nathan was appointed as an assistant to Dein Perry for the opening of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games choreographing over 1300 tap dances, and also performed with Kylie Minogue for the closing ceremony of the Olympics Games choreographed by William Forsythe. Whilst on tour in the USA and the UK Nathan had the honour of working with Steve Wonder for the Quincy Jones 25th Anniversary concert, performed at the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall for his Royal Highness King Charles. Live performance for the Jerry Lewis Benefit Telethon Los Angeles , Opening of the Super Models Cafe New York City, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ru Paul Live, Good Morning Britain, Good Morning USA, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC Today, Live with Regis & Kathie Lee, The Just For Laughs Comedy Gala, and has performed at Londons Sadler's Wells Theatre, the Lyric theatre on the West End and in New York City - Union Square Theatre. Television appearances in Australia include: “Hey Hey” it’s Saturday, The Footy Show, Denton Live, The Midday Show, 60 minutes, Good Morning Australia Today show and Mornings with Kerry-Anne Kennerley. Nathan has also performed on numerous occasions at our own iconic Sydney Opera House, and in all of Australia's major national theatres. He has worked at Australia Zoo as a presenter and entertainer for the Erwin family, Australia's Wonderland, Warner Bros Movie World, Walt Disney World Tours in Australia & New Zealand and has worked for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and also aboard the QE2 as a guest artist.  Nathan has performed  within many corporate shows and launches throughout Australia and overseas as a male dancer, tap dancer and guest performer. Film credits: Bootmen and Happy Feet 2 In the year 2020, Nathan was appointed tap trainer for the 10-year anniversary tour of Billy Elliot, and for the past 15 years continues to work for ED5 International in Sydney as a talent scout and teacher for their Full Time Diploma course. He has a wealth of experience within the entertainment industry with a career expanding over 35years.

Renata Commisso is a multidisciplinary dancer, choreographer, movement director, and community arts facilitator based in Little Hartley. With over 12 years of international experience, she has performed with esteemed companies including Les Grands Ballets Canadiens (Montreal), Opéra de Lyon (France) and Victor Ullate Ballet (Madrid), before returning to Australia in 2018 to establish her independent practice. Renata has collaborated with leading organisations and artists such as the National Gallery of Australia, Opera Australia, Form Dance, Marc Brew, Sue Healey, Living Room Theatre, and Julie-Anne Long. Her choreographic works—including YOUWHO? and Motherhood—have been featured at Sydney Fringe and integrated into the Western Sydney University curriculum. She has also worked as an inclusive choreographer and movement director across stage and screen, with credits including Look the Part (Bus Stop Films) and Fluffy (Sydney Festival 2022). Her current interdisciplinary practice explores creating dance and theatre works for and with young children, as well as intergenerational experiences that invite connection through shared movement and storytelling. Here has been supported through residencies with ArtsOutWest, Lithgow City Council, InnerWest Council, Canada Bay Council, Critical Path, Ausdance NSW, DirtyFeet, and Annandale Creative Arts Centre. Committed to inclusive and community-engaged practice, Renata facilitates creative dance and theatre programs for people of all ages and abilities through Milk Crate Theatre, the Centre for Creativity at the Sydney Opera House, Dance for Parkinson’s Australia, DirtyFeet (The Right Foot),and Sydney Dance Company. In 2021, she founded Move and Groove, a creative dance initiative that nurtures connection, creativity, and belonging. As both an artist and educator, Renata is passionate about the transformative power of movement and storytelling, and is currently available for performing, choreography, movement direction, and multidisciplinary collaboration. She is also very keen to get everyone dancing and feeling good in their bodies and currently facilitates local movement and dance classes you can join. (Check the website or Get in touch!)

Selection of different entertainment offerings. -Hula Hoop Performers (Day time + LED roving or stage shows) -Silk Fans Dance Performers (Flowing silk fans roving entertainment) -Fire Entertainment (single performer show or multiple performers, hula hoops, fan, swords) -Facilitated play space and workshops (For hula hoops only, all ages) For more information please visit my website: www.talztwirlz.com