Amy Fitzpatrick

Amy began her education in singing, dancing and acting at age 5, studying all areas of performing arts including formal examinations in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and National Character. She has studied singing in classical and music theatre techniques focusing on the Estill method for 15yrs and her gymnastic and acrobatic training providing another level to her work.

Amy has worked professionally in Australia and overseas alongside the likes of John Farnham, Kylie Minogue, The Living End, James Blundell, and the late Doc Neeson and has choreographed music videos, wedding fairs and many dance tours.

With a passion for music theatre, Amy has been a regular on the stage for over 20yrs and is a multi-award-winning choreographer, using her experience to write and direct children’s pantomimes and parades.

Amy obtained qualifications in Classical Ballet (R.A.D), Jazz & Tap (I.D.T.A) and is a proud member of the B.A.L

Amy started teaching in 1992 going on the direction her own Dance and Performing Arts Centre and eisteddfod. Amy has been invited to teach and choreograph for many schools in Australia and U.S.A. and takes great pride in training and nurturing young performers, with many of her past students continuing to work professionally around the world.

Amy has been adjudicating for the past 20yrs and is confident in her kind and constructive feedback. She is experienced in both written and voice critiques and is known for her fast adjudications yet still focusing her attention to each dancer on stage.  Her friendly demeanour has previously earnt her the nickname, ‘The Smiley Judge’