Dana is an accomplished musical theatre performer, performance coach, singing teacher, co-creator and co-director of Audition Vocal Toolbox. She holds a Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Music Studies, specialising in Voice Pedagogy, from Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
Dana is an active member of The Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing and is certified in Vocal Health First Aid through Vocal Health Education in the UK. In 2015, she was awarded a full scholarship to the New York Film Academy’s one-year conservatory program in Musical Theatre, where she honed her craft in New York City.
Her notable performances include starring as Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Doris MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, Cairon in the world premiere of The Neverending Story, Rona Lisa Peretti in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Grace Clements in Working: The Musical, and Karen (Peter Allen Trio) in The Boy From Oz. Before her studies in New York, Dana debuted her one-woman Cupcake Cabaret, Dana’s Delicious Delights, and participated in masterclasses with Broadway stars Kristen Chenoweth and Mary Saunders-Barton.
Currently, Dana divides her time between her private voice studio and teaching at two esteemed schools in Melbourne. Alongside her teaching commitments, she continues to perform and co-manage Audition Vocal Toolbox, providing invaluable resources to aspiring performers and vocalists. Dana’s dedication to her art and her students highlights her passion for nurturing the next generation of musical talent.
Education
Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
Master of Music Studies (Voice Pedagogy) (Graduated with Distinction)
Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
Graduate Certificate of Music Studies (Voice Pedagogy)
New York Film Academy
Diploma of Musical Theatre (New York City)
Vocalab Alumni
Vocal Educator Toolkit
Vocal Health Education UK
Vocal Health First Aid Certification