the Mccormick dance centre Story

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Hannah began dancing at just 2 years of age, and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary, attending the Shayne McCormick Ballet Centre from 2006. As a young dancer, Hannah was in the Australian Ballet Junior School program and performed with the Australian Ballet Company in Graeme Murphy's acclaimed production of Swan Lake. Hannah was also a company member of Ballet Theatre of Queensland for many years, before attending the Queensland Dance School of Excellence to train full time. Hannah then went on to study teaching at the University of Queensland,  and has been a dance teacher and program coordinator at State High Schools in Ipswich for many years. In 2025 she returns to the dance school where she grew up, continuing Shayne's incredible legacy.

- B Education (secondary), B/Arts

- Diploma of Dance (Ballet)

- RAD teacher qualification under the mentorship of Shayne White

-Current Blue Card Holder

Bec first discovered her love of performing during dance lessons at the age of 2. She has continued on her dance and theatre journey, teaching in studios, theatres, and working on projects across South East Queensland. Now an Australasian Dance Association teacher, Bec enjoys teaching young performers and is very excited to bring her love of dance and the performing arts to the SMBC community.

-Registered ADA teacher- Tap and Jazz  

- ADA Level 4 Contemporary 

- ADA Level 3 AcroDance

- First Aid and CPR

- Current Bluecard Holder

Renée began dancing at the age of 3, and dance has been a constant part of her life ever since.

She trained in a wide range of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary and hip hop — much of it right here at the Shayne McCormick Ballet Centre (now MDC). As a “RAAF brat”, Renée also had the opportunity to train at different studios and participate in a variety of programs including the Brisbane Contemporary Dance Intensive, Jacqueline Morland Award performance items, Royal Academy of Dance exam intensives, and eisteddfods across both Queensland and New South Wales.

Renée completed her Certificate III in Dance during high school and undertook RAD exams up to Advanced 1. She began teaching at the then SMBC in 2019 when she was just 16 years old, and has continued to grow her experience as a teacher and choreographer within the same studio where she trained — something she finds incredibly meaningful.

As a teacher, Renée’s focus is on helping dancers feel confident, supported and proud of their progress, while creating a safe, encouraging space where students can challenge themselves and grow at their own pace.

Renée has recently completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and looks forward to bringing this knowledge into the studio to further support dancers’ physical wellbeing and development.

She is excited to welcome our dancers and families into another wonderful year at MDC in 2026