Jane Perrozzi
Competition Owner/Co-ordinator
Jane Perrozzi has been the founder and Studio Principal of Theatrix Performing Arts Studio for 40 years. She has trained in all areas of dance, singing, music, drama and musical theatre, with qualifications from C.S.T.D. (Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing), R.A.D. (Royal Academy of Dance), D.M.I.A. (Dance Masters International Association), A.P.A.S. (Australian Performing Arts Syllabus), I.S.D. (Instituto de la Danza Espanola), A.M.E.B. (Australian Music Examinations Board) and W.A.A.P.A. (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts).
Jane trained with the amazing Shirley Halliday (dance), Deanna Blacher (Spanish dance), Steven Dornan (piano), Shirley Flesfader (classical singing), Jennifer Filby (piano and singing in the Rosny Children's Choir), and many more university professors and influential teachers. Jane grew up performing on T.V. shows such as Channel 7's 'Stars of the Future' and 'Miss West Coast' plus in 'Pantomimes' at The Regal Theatre. She went on to sing, dance, act and perform music, in many productions including plays, musicals, hotel cabarets and shows and corporate events nationally and internationally, as well as the lead role as 'Amy the Rag-doll' with Toybox Productions.
A graduate from W.A.A.P.A. with a Diploma in Music Teaching, majoring in Piano and further studies in Music, Theatre, Drama, Media and Musical Theatre at W.A.A.P.A., Nedlands Teacher's College and studying while on exchange in America. Jane holds Teacher Diplomas and Examiner Diplomas with different syllabi including: C.S.T.D., D.M.I.A., A.P.A.S., I.S.D. and W.A.A.P.A.
In 2005, Jane launched her own teaching syllabus A.P.A.S. (Australian Performing Arts Syllabus) with an exciting and progressive course and examinations in Theatrical, Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Acrobatics, Modelling and Speech & Drama. Teaching little ones right through to advanced students and including Exhibition Exams and Teacher and Examiner qualifications. Jane also works as an examiner for other studios and has adjudicated at various events.
Passionate about teaching, choreographing and nurturing of students, she has achieved outstanding results with her students winning major competitions, completing Teacher and Examiner Diplomas, developing performers who have entertained nationally and internationally, and graduates from many universities including W.A.A.P.A.
For many years, Jane was the owner of Toybox Productions - a children's educational entertainment company. Her role included writing and producing shows and songs, plus performing in shows for schools and corporate events. Performances included the Perth Royal Show, HBF Teddybears Picnic, the Perth Hopman Cup, Radio Lollipop, Telethon, Princess Margaret Hospital, Peters Brownes and many schools and daycare centres throughout W.A.
In 2005, Jane launched the ON STAGE Performing Arts Competitions, with the latest being held in July 2023. There are four comp seasons run per year in the January, April, July and September/October school holidays, with over 50 different studios participating at each event. These competitions offer a great platform for students of all ages and levels of experience and expertise to perform their routines in a safe, positive and friendly environment. These competitions help to build confidence and self esteem, whilst encouraging their technical growth and performance development.
Forty comps later, Jane is proud of her family's achievements, as the ON STAGE Performing Arts Competitions have earned a great reputation for being a friendly, well run competition. She acknowledges the hard work and support of her family members - husband Joe and adult children Michaela, Marcus & Alexander.
A huge thank you to all of the studios and businesses that have been involved in these competitions since it's beginning in 2005. These comps wouldn't run without the ongoing support from the Perth dance community.
Jane trained with the amazing Shirley Halliday (dance), Deanna Blacher (Spanish dance), Steven Dornan (piano), Shirley Flesfader (classical singing), Jennifer Filby (piano and singing in the Rosny Children's Choir), and many more university professors and influential teachers. Jane grew up performing on T.V. shows such as Channel 7's 'Stars of the Future' and 'Miss West Coast' plus in 'Pantomimes' at The Regal Theatre. She went on to sing, dance, act and perform music, in many productions including plays, musicals, hotel cabarets and shows and corporate events nationally and internationally, as well as the lead role as 'Amy the Rag-doll' with Toybox Productions.
A graduate from W.A.A.P.A. with a Diploma in Music Teaching, majoring in Piano and further studies in Music, Theatre, Drama, Media and Musical Theatre at W.A.A.P.A., Nedlands Teacher's College and studying while on exchange in America. Jane holds Teacher Diplomas and Examiner Diplomas with different syllabi including: C.S.T.D., D.M.I.A., A.P.A.S., I.S.D. and W.A.A.P.A.
In 2005, Jane launched her own teaching syllabus A.P.A.S. (Australian Performing Arts Syllabus) with an exciting and progressive course and examinations in Theatrical, Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Acrobatics, Modelling and Speech & Drama. Teaching little ones right through to advanced students and including Exhibition Exams and Teacher and Examiner qualifications. Jane also works as an examiner for other studios and has adjudicated at various events.
Passionate about teaching, choreographing and nurturing of students, she has achieved outstanding results with her students winning major competitions, completing Teacher and Examiner Diplomas, developing performers who have entertained nationally and internationally, and graduates from many universities including W.A.A.P.A.
For many years, Jane was the owner of Toybox Productions - a children's educational entertainment company. Her role included writing and producing shows and songs, plus performing in shows for schools and corporate events. Performances included the Perth Royal Show, HBF Teddybears Picnic, the Perth Hopman Cup, Radio Lollipop, Telethon, Princess Margaret Hospital, Peters Brownes and many schools and daycare centres throughout W.A.
In 2005, Jane launched the ON STAGE Performing Arts Competitions, with the latest being held in July 2023. There are four comp seasons run per year in the January, April, July and September/October school holidays, with over 50 different studios participating at each event. These competitions offer a great platform for students of all ages and levels of experience and expertise to perform their routines in a safe, positive and friendly environment. These competitions help to build confidence and self esteem, whilst encouraging their technical growth and performance development.
Forty comps later, Jane is proud of her family's achievements, as the ON STAGE Performing Arts Competitions have earned a great reputation for being a friendly, well run competition. She acknowledges the hard work and support of her family members - husband Joe and adult children Michaela, Marcus & Alexander.
A huge thank you to all of the studios and businesses that have been involved in these competitions since it's beginning in 2005. These comps wouldn't run without the ongoing support from the Perth dance community.
Michaela Perrozzi
Competition Co-ordinator
Having trained since she could walk, Michaela has studied a wide variety of dance styles including: Singing, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Spanish, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Break Dancing, pas de deux/lifts, Modelling, Speech & Drama, Musical Theatre and Circus Skills.
Michaela has completed Teacher Diplomas with the Australian Performing Arts Syllabus in Jazz, Tap, Modelling and Speech & Drama, plus the Instituto de la Danza Espanola in Spanish dance.
Furthering her studies of the arts, Michaela completed a Diploma in Technical Production - Lighting, Sound and Music Production and completed an internship with Cirque du Soleil's Stage Management team.
Michaela has won many awards in dance, singing, drama and music, plus choreographic awards and achieving outstanding results for students with competition routines in solos, duos/trios and troupes.
She travelled with shows to Indonesia and around the world, with the duties of Dance Captain and Stage Manager. Michaela has also provided entertainment for many charity events, plus performing at corporate events, shopping centre shows, children's educational shows and activities, plus lots of character suit work.
Michaela has also studied musical instruments including Saxophone, Guitar and Piano. Her knowledge expands even greater with skills in script writing, videography, film editing, song writing, sound editing, remixing and recording.
Michaela has a Bachelor of Business majoring in Event Management and minoring in Film & Video studies, which sees her involved in the organising and operating of many events in a variety of industries throughout Australia. Michaela is also the Director of Vibe Events & Entertainment which create events, produce shows and provide entertainment nationally and internationally, plus Toybox Productions which offers children's entertainment.
With over 20 years teaching experience, Michaela continues teaching and choreographing in Perth, as well as working in the event industry plus organising the ON STAGE Performing Arts Competitions four times a year.
Her love and knowledge of the many facets in the performing arts industry is an invaluable asset which provides her students with a fun, enjoyable and in-depth experience of the arts. These competitions provide a great platform for performers to develop their skills and performance experience.
Michaela has completed Teacher Diplomas with the Australian Performing Arts Syllabus in Jazz, Tap, Modelling and Speech & Drama, plus the Instituto de la Danza Espanola in Spanish dance.
Furthering her studies of the arts, Michaela completed a Diploma in Technical Production - Lighting, Sound and Music Production and completed an internship with Cirque du Soleil's Stage Management team.
Michaela has won many awards in dance, singing, drama and music, plus choreographic awards and achieving outstanding results for students with competition routines in solos, duos/trios and troupes.
She travelled with shows to Indonesia and around the world, with the duties of Dance Captain and Stage Manager. Michaela has also provided entertainment for many charity events, plus performing at corporate events, shopping centre shows, children's educational shows and activities, plus lots of character suit work.
Michaela has also studied musical instruments including Saxophone, Guitar and Piano. Her knowledge expands even greater with skills in script writing, videography, film editing, song writing, sound editing, remixing and recording.
Michaela has a Bachelor of Business majoring in Event Management and minoring in Film & Video studies, which sees her involved in the organising and operating of many events in a variety of industries throughout Australia. Michaela is also the Director of Vibe Events & Entertainment which create events, produce shows and provide entertainment nationally and internationally, plus Toybox Productions which offers children's entertainment.
With over 20 years teaching experience, Michaela continues teaching and choreographing in Perth, as well as working in the event industry plus organising the ON STAGE Performing Arts Competitions four times a year.
Her love and knowledge of the many facets in the performing arts industry is an invaluable asset which provides her students with a fun, enjoyable and in-depth experience of the arts. These competitions provide a great platform for performers to develop their skills and performance experience.