
Meet the Team

Director
Murphy Ireland
Growing up as a gymnast I have always loved being upside down! I began teaching gymnastics at age 15 and at 19 I began dancing and performing.
Certifying as an Acrobatic Arts teacher in 2016, I have been teaching all ages of Acrobatic Dance since. The spectacle of combining beautiful dance technique with acrobatics and contortion highlights the absolute best of a dancers strength and flexibility. Seeing the pride and confidence that comes from students achieving their goals (the big "I DID IT" smile) is why I love to teach Acro!

Director
Maggie Cooper
From starting dance at the age of 2 and singing at the age of 4, performing has been an huge passion of mine. I have completed exams in multiple dance syllabi including the British Ballet Organisation, Cecchetti and Jazz Addict. I have also performed in musicals, alongside Hugh Jackman, performed in China while representing Australia and with the Australian Classical Youth Ballet.
I have my Cert 4 in Dance and have completed the Educator ToolKit by Vocalab. Being able to share my passion for the performing arts with others and seeing students reach their goals, have fun and have an opportunity to perform is why I love teaching.

Teacher
Aleisha Francis
Starting dance when I was 4 years old, I have trained in Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Ballet and Contemporary.
At the age of 8 I started competing in local competitions in Troupes, Duos and Solos, as well as completing SACE stage I & II in dance. I have also had the opportunity to perform in musicals and undertake CSTD dance exams in both Jazz and Tap.
At age 14 I began assistant teaching. Dance and performing has always been a massive passion of mine and I love to share that with young dancers. I’m very excited to be on the team at MCPA and watch the students develop into confident young performers.