PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
Hannah is a Hamilton local dancer and choreographer. She holds a Diploma in Performing Arts (Commercial Dance) and has danced and choreographed professionally around the Waikato and New Zealand.
In 2018 she toured the premiere production of ‘The Cat In The Hat’ around New Zealand. She then debuted in her first major choreographic role in 2019, with the Queen musical 'We Will Rock You.' The highly successful show was produced alongside some of New Zealand's top talent; David Sidwell, Nick Braae, Kyle Chuen and Caleb Jago-Ward.
In 2019 she joined Creative Waikato’s Incubator new works program. Working alongside mentors such as Viktor Rogers, Eve Gordon, Sacha Copland and Louise Potiki-Bryant she developed an original dance theatre piece, to successfully present to Creative New Zealand for funding.
Throughout 2021 and 2022 Hannah has choreographed for NZ/AUS tours of Madagascar and Shrek The Musical, as well as producing an original dance work showcasing the work of seven local choreographers.
Hannah is also studying a Bachelor of Business (Hons) at Waikato Uni and teaches at Limelight Dance Academy.
We Will Rock You
CHOREOGRAPHER
Clarence Street Theatre | Hamilton, NZ
5-19 October 2019
'preSHər.
Original audio, visual and movement immersive work
The Meteor | 2019
Photos by Mark Hamilton
2023.
Shrek The Musical Middle Eastern Tour - Choreographer & Female Swing | Showcase Entertainment Group
Dr. Suess’ The Cat In The Hat Australian Tour | Showcase Entertainment Group
2022.
CO-LECT | Original collaborative modern dance work
School of Rock - Choreographer | St Peters Cambridge
Shrek The Musical NZ Tour - Choreographer | Showcase Entertainment Group
2021.
Madagascar NZ Tour - Choreographer | Showcase Entertainment Group
Overall Choreography Award - Tauranga Dance Festival | Limelight Dance Academy
PACANZ NYPA Nominee | Limelight Dance Academy
2020.
Three Little Words | Hamilton Garden’s Arts Festival
Most Entertaining Item - Tauranga Dance Festival | Limelight Dance Academy
A Night With Hamilton Operatic At The Meteor - Choreographer | Hamilton Operatic Society
2019.
Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust - ‘Best Of’ Dinner | Guest Entertainment
We Will Rock You - Choreographer | Clarence Street Theatre Trust
PACANZ NYPA Nominee | Limelight Dance Academy
Finalist | Creative Waikato Incubator New Works Program
Sweet Charity | Hamilton Operatic Society
'preSHər | Original immersive sound, lighting, and movement work
2018.
Dr. Suess’ The Cat In The Hat NZ Tour | Showcase Entertainment Group
Sister Act | Hamilton Operatic Society
2017.
Mary Poppins | Hamilton Operatic Society
Legally Blonde | Musikmakers
2016.
Equidays guest performer
2014/15.
Diploma in Performing Arts (Commercial Dance)
Awards.
University of Waikato Blues Award (2019, 2020 & 2021) for outstanding achievement in the arts.
Creative New Zealand Arts Grant recipient (2019) for the development of an original work.
Arts ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls (2019) for outstanding achievement and contribution to the local dance community.