Amber
was born in Sydney Australia and began acting at the age of 12, while training
at the prestigious Australian Theatre for Young People. Amber landed roles on
successful television programs such as Heartbreak High, Breakers, and All
Saints. In 1994, during the filming of the movie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,
director Bryan Spicer picked Amber out of a crowd of extras and gave her the
role of the Ooze Kid.
Amber later trained at the Ensemble Acting Studio, a
three-year acting conservatory. During this time she appeared in films such as
The Big Night Out. She also landed roles in Eclipsed, Fainting Your Way to the
Top and Moving Day. Her theatre work includes productions of The Boys and
Secret Bridesmaids Business which she performed at the Soho Theatre in New York. Amber Virtue also lent her hand to TV presenting for
MTV and for the Disney Channel, shooting on location in Australia and in the
US. Amber was on air seven days a week in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, and
was even dubbed in Mandarin. During Amber's time on Studio D, she was
personally nominated for an Astra Award for most popular presenter on
Australian TV. The show was nominated several times for a Logie Award for most
popular children's Television program, and was number one in the ratings for
four years in a row. After Studio Disney, Amber spent some years in the US
pursuing American work, shooting a film in LA called Coax, and landing a Green
Card. Her most recent short film, Dear John, which she co-wrote, directed, and
starred in, has been entered into local film festivals in America and
Australia. Amber recently won the lead role in a comedy pilot called The
Unlikely Planet. Amber Virtue is also an
accomplished teacher. Teaching drama at various different performing arts schools in across Sydney. She
also runs many theatre sports programs and teaches acting for film.
Brenna
Brenna has over 20
years experience in teaching drama. She has a B.A (Theatre) and a diploma
of drama teaching A.S.D.A. She studied intensively at some of Sydney’s premier
drama and dance schools including McDonald College Performing Arts School,
A.T.Y.P, Ross Coleman’s Performing Arts Centre and is a member of the NSW
Speech and Drama Association.
Brenna has performed
professionally in the entertainment industry since the age of 14, with such
shows as “The Wizz’ the footbridge theatre, ‘Ned Kelly and the City of Bees’ at
the Sydney Opera House, Sinbad at the Zenith theatre. She toured throughout
Australia as a singer/dancer with various concept shows, ‘Tom Jones Show’,
‘Blues Brother’s, and ‘Say You Say Me’ productions.
She has also performed for
corporate events, live shows, theatre restaurants, promotional work and
children’s theatre. Brenna performed in her own show Tick Tock Time which
she co-wrote and directed. Tick Tock Time performs throughout Australia in
clubs, festivals, agricultural shows, entertainment centres and the starlight
foundation. Her talents took her on screen where she appeared in films and
TV commercials (Diet Coke, Yardley, Westfield's, Betty Cuthbert story - ABC) to
name a few...
Brenna teaches drama for
academies, schools, drama exhibition classes, gifted and talented
workshops, preparing H.S.C drama monologues and owned and directed Imagine
Studios Performing arts centre. Brenna also coaches students for their
AMEB exams from preliminary right through to teaching level. The AMEB
(Australian Music Examinations Board) accreditation is recognised
professionally not only within Australia but also overseas, where it is one of
the most respected bodies in this field. Throughout the years
Brenna has directed and choreographed many productions.
Chris
Chris
is known for his freestyle ability and his
unique Hip Hop style which is a fusion of multiple street and studio styles
that can be blend into any piece of music.
He began his passion for dancing at the age of 17. He started off as self-taught
Street dancer focusing on Hip Hop, Popping and Breaking. After 4 years of
part-time training in various studios and performing for different clients,
Chris was Then accepted Into 2 full time dance schools for the duration of 2
years ( first year being Mango Dance Studios and second being Brent street )
where he trained in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Commercial Dance, Acting and
singing.
He now works as professional Dancer and Actor having credentials such as :
Dancer/ Assistant choreographer for Toyota "Vitz" TVC, Actor and
dancer for Nutri-Grain "challenges" TVC, Dancer for "Miss China
Pageant Sydney" for Channel TVB, Actor for "Aida" by opera
Australia, Dancer for "Miss Chu" and "La wrap" promotion
videos and much more.
Chris also has been trained in Taekwondo, Capoeira, Muay Thai , ju-jistu aswell
as Motor racing and car stunts.
Joey is a versatile dancer/choreographer, who emerged
from a self-taught street background. His career in dance began about 5 years
ago and he has since had a successful run in choreographing crews for Hip Hop
dance competitions. His most recent win, placing #1 at this year’s 2013
Australian Hip Hop Championship with his dance team – Royalty Crew.
Royalty Crew
is a phenomenon dance crew that has allowed both national and
international audiences to experience a new level of dance and entertainment.
Performing in environments ranging from dance competitions, high school
performances, sporting events to major national and international music events,
for artists such as B.o.B, Kci, Jojo, Bone Thugs n Harmony.
Joey’s is passionate
about teaching the younger generation the art of Hip Hop. He turns heads
everywhere he performs, with his awesome tricks and amazing choreography. So roll out the red carpet and book
your spot now at one of his classes!