OUR TUTORS
CAMILLE
CHOREOGRAPHER
TELEVISION
Started as a dancer working variety shows in the mid 1970's in Melbourne Tonight, Ted Hamilton Series ABV2, Jimmy Hannan Tonight - HSV7, GTV9 & ATV10, Penthouse Club HSV7, Don Lane Show GTV9, Ernie Sigley Show GTV9.
SPECIALS: James Peggler Show, The 4 Kinsmen, ABV2.
SINGER
Don Lane Show, Bert Newton Tonight, Cole Porter Special ABV2, Duet with John Farnham, Moomba Show Boat 8 Years, including Command Performance for Queen Elizabeth 1986,TV Commercials, Bobby Dazzlers, Tic Tac Toe (100%), Taubman's Paints, Coles, Canberra Television, Carsons Law (Cameo Role) Stage and Theatre, A Chorus Line.... (Role of Judy Turner), They're Playing Our Song.....(Understudy Lead Role), Dianna Boss and The Extremes, Choreography Television and Stage, Carols By Candlelight - GTV9, Darryl Sommers Tonight - GTV9, Hey Hey It's Saturday - GTV9, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush - GTV9, Melbourne Theatre Company.
ANNA
CHOIR MISTRESS
Currently Anna is lead vocalist with Blues band ‘The New York Minutes’, and cover duo Anna and Cam Duo. She has previously performed with three part harmony jazz trio the JAS Sisters, jazz duo Starlight Jazz, with the 16 piece Let’s Dance Big Band (Let’s Dance Big Band ) and original duo My Little Vertigo. She has released some collaborative tracks with UK Dance Producer Passionardor.
Anna has been a professional singer for over 20 years, and has taught singing to people of all ages from pre-school programs through school aged through to adults. She has been involved in many projects as a session singer, and has worked collaboratively on many song writing/composing/arranging projects.
In 2022 Anna was involved in City of Whittlesea’s pilot Arts and Resilience Project, for which she facilitated a series of creative singing and sharing workshops for the community ‘Sing Our Stories’. Anna also had a composition piece in the Whittlesea Community Art Exhibition.
MEMBERS
BARBIE
Committee Member/Costume Designer
Barbara is a wonderful dancer, another lady in Allstars team who knows all the right moves on stage. Barb's timing is immaculate and her stage presence is powerful. All this talent translates into Barb being able to perform lead roles in song and dance groups, often with a little comedy thrown in, which is not easy.
Barb is also a fine comedic actor and has performed with distinction in many of our comedy skits over the years. Almost most of the beautiful costumes you see in all our shows have all been tailor made by Barb. She is so industrious and so very talented. She makes Allstars look so good.
CAROLYN
Member
Childhood memories persist of very chilly school holidays spent at Fitzroy Town Hall or South Street 'Dance Comps'. Who would have thought getting back into the tap shoes would be such fun!
Primarily a singer, my career started at age 12 with twice weekly appearances on HSV7's Happy Show. It's hard to believe that there used to be live-to-air children's TV five nights a week with a regular ballet and chorus (just like the grown-up Tonight Shows). Then on to TV variety shows, cabaret, Music Theatre, TV drama, classical concerts and Opera.
After a break of many years I'm enjoying being back on stage again with a great group of people.
COLLEEN
Member
My passion is dancing and performing was always in my blood. I started dancing with Shirley Tully when I was 8 then spent many valuable years learning from Loraine Mead and hanging up my shoes when I was 17. During that time I successfully competed in annual competitions and completed my CSTD exams in tap, theatrical and RAD ballet and winning two State Awards for the highest marks. Also performed at Her Majesty’s in a professional stage show at the age of 13. Later in life whilst still working full time I started a dance school on my own teaching students from under 2 yrs to mature age with lots of beginners of all ages which was challenging but so rewarding and always teaching technique as part of my classes. Choreographing around 24 individual items of jazz, tap & ballet was exciting and fulfilling. Designing the costumes and Mum making & sequining them. Also taught for other dance schools. Gained a love for social ballroom dancing and joined Mark Wilson’s (Dancing with the Stars) school. Completed many exams then was asked by Mark to consider competing which I did. During our first year competed in 13 Championships and won everyone of them including the Australasian Dancesport Championship Title for Latin. The following year (2005?) the opportunity arose to audition for Todd McKennys stage show at Crown Casino. Was successful and joined the show and was thrilled to be asked to teach the Melbourne ladies. We also got to perform on Dancing with the Stars such a highlight! That’s when I met the beautiful Doreen who encouraged me to join Michelle Slater’s adult jazz and tap classes and I’ve been performing in concerts since then along with the beautiful Barbie. Joined Heidelberg Allstars in February 2023 and was lucky enough to perform in one tap item in the Concert in April.
I’ve truly met so many lovely genuine people at Allstars and I love singing and dancing with them every week.
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DICK
Member
I've always liked live theatre, so I joined the Northcote Dramatic Society in 1959 with some minor roles in a few successful productions before a work promotion , and was then time constrained. 15 years later I joined the Marian Revue, at St. Mary's Parish Greensborough, and happily managed the curtains and helped divas with fast costume changes, as well as scenery and props for the next 24 years. I became involved with the boot scootin' brigade for a few years and it was some time afterwards I joined Allstars and the rest is history
ELIZABETH
Secretary
Elizabeth joined Heidelberg Allstars in February 2019. She has always loved to dance and as a small child spent a lot of time dancing around the kitchen 'just like a ballerina' under her Mum's feet, so Mum took her off to dance class. She spent the next 10 years or so learning Tap and Ballet and later in her teens Jazz Ballet. Much later in adult life, when he children were grown up, she became involved in Ballroom Dancing, an involvement that spanned 15 years. She says joining Allstars and rediscovering Tap Dance after so many decades has been a challenge but the energy and effort involve has been well worth it and thanks the people at Allstars for their support and encouragement.
GEOFF
Member
Most of Geoff's life has been involvement in sporting activities, baseball in particular, belonging to quite a few Clubs around Melbourne. Geoff does enjoy musicals but had never actively involved until he joined Allstars. This is all a new experience for me and I am thoroughy enjoying myself.
MARGARET
Member
Having been introduced to dance as a young child (and loving it!!), it was only natural when I retired I'd join a group like Heidelberg Allstars - and what a joy it is. Not only are our bodies and minds kept young and invigorated by the activities, the friendship network is a wonderful extra. I have danced most of my life and then joined amateur musical theatre, comedy and drama, in which I am still very much involved. Now in my 16th year with Allstars, I still love our Monday classes - the exercise, the creativity, the challenge - and then of course, the fantastic concert season towards the end of the year. Amazing.
MICHELLE
Member
Michelle started learning highland dancing at the age of 4, then began tap, ballet and jazz ballet lessons from the Barbara Lynch School of Dancing at age 13. Singing lessons followed in her late teens, but dancing remains her first love. She performed in a few musical comedy productions in her late teens and early 20's, but this was interrupted by marriage and raising children. She began tap dancing lessons again at age 60 which awakened her love of performing. Michelle has been with Allstars since 2012 and hopes to continue until she can long longer put on her dancing shoes.
MURRAY
Member
The lovely Murray always says he is not a member of Allstars. Maybe not technically, but when we want a good man on the follow spots during our performances, guess who get's the job. Murray is the first to put his hand up to make any of our props, and he does an amazing job. Unfortunately we haven't as yet been able to get him to join our performances on stage, but there is always hope.
PAULINE
Vice President
After seeing an article in the Herald Sun newspaper 13 years ago, of a group of men and women who sing, dance and perform to Musicals, it was just what I was looking for and I knew I wanted to be part of it. The family had grown and moved on, so I took the opportunity to do something for myself, which I love.
Since joining Allstars, I have enjoyed the friendship of like minded people meeting each Monday to rehearse for the Annual Review at the end of the year. It is such a wonderful experience to participate in such lovely costumes and enjoy everyone's talents.
SUE
President
Sue has been an Allstars member for twelve years. Previously she was involved with Northern Theatre Group and then ECAT. Joining Allstars has been the best decision. Such a wonderful, happy, talented and fun loving people and it is a pleasure to come to rehearsals each week. Our tutors are such gifted, amazing people and it can be challenging at times getting the body and the brain working as one, but it is worth it.
CAMPBELL
Member
I have no theatrical background, but always enjoyed singing. I play guitar, ukelele and piano, all just a little. One of these days I'll learn to play something well! About four years ago I joined a choir and found I enjoyed it, so I joined the Allstars choir two years later. Since then I have sung in the choir and performed solos in the annual concerts and have been part of the team performing the production numbers in our shows. This was a completely new experience for me, but has been most rewarding and enjoyable. So I'm learning new things about singing, dancing and performing. I never thought I would be on stage but here I am, and enjoying all of it.
DAN
Member
Dan has been a member of Heidelberg Allstars since 2006.
He has performed with a number of community theatre groups over the years. STAG, Eltham Little Theatre, Eagle's Nest, to name a few. He enjoys the ongoing commitment and social atmosphere Allstars.
DOREEN
Committee Member
A dance teacher in a former life, Doreen was in many amateur theatre productions. After appearing in "Follies" and "Bye Bye Birdie", Doreen joined a variety group where she sang, danced and performed in sketches at various RSL's and Bowling Clubs. Some other shows Doreen has performed lead parts in are Me and My Girl, Fiddler on the Roof, Brigadoon and My Fair Lady as well as being in the dance/chorus for all the above. After these came many other parts, but her greatest experience was appearing with Todd McKenney live at 'The Palms' at Crown and singing and dancing with Todd at the Christmas Splash at Crown. In 2006 she appeared in the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Amongst many other musical and dance interests, Doreen performs with Allstars and sings Alto or 34ds under direction of the choir mistress
GAIL
Member
Music has always been part of Gail's life, starting with piano and clarinet lessons, then singing, ukulele and guitar, with a little bit of dance along the way. As an adult Gail performed within many styles of theatre in front of audiences; Opera (touring with the Tasmanian Opera Company), Musical Theatre, Choral, as well as performing in non-musical theatre. A few years ago she took on the challenge of playing roles in French (Huit Femmes and Liaisons Dangéreux) with the Melbourne French Theatre. Gail ending up joining Allstars and is enjoyingit as it allows her to bring many of her interests together.
JOY
Member
Another gorgeous and talented lady is our Joy. Joy is an accomplished dancer. and has performed in dance groups all over Melbourne with The Ros Hendy Dancers. She also joined with Barbara and Marlene in Shows at Crown Casino, nursing homes, RSL and Senior Citizen Homes.
LANCE
Member
Lance lived in a rural New Zealand community as a child and attended and participated in theatrical and musical events. He was given a guitar at the age of ten and has spent the last sixty years trying to learn to play it.
During the 1970s Lance performed as a folk singer/guitarist. He has also produced or helped produce a number of music events and festivals
and for the last five years has performed in choirs including the choir of Heidelberg Allstars.
LEE
Member
Lee commenced with Allstars in 2018 and is such a bright, bubbly lady with the most amazingly beautiful voice. In 2019 Lee sang a solo 'Feed the Birds, backed by our wonderful choir. She has been a very welcomed addition to our Allstars group.
MARLENE
Member
Marlene has always loved to sing and dance, and was a member of the 'Ashgrove Calisthenics Group' until the age of 40. During this time she had her family of 7 children who also did singing and dancing. In 2005 one of her sons was auditioning for the show 'Barnum' with the Dandenong Theatre Company, and Marlene was coaxed into auditioning as well. Both were accepted and this was what brought Marlene back to the stage. Since then Marlene has been involved with many productions, some of the latter with Allstars.
MARJ
Member
Marj has been with us for some years now and has filled the rehearsal rooms with fun and enthusiasm, and that special spark.
MAUREEN
Committee Member
Maureen has been a member of Allstars for about five years, and she is a fine solo singer. Maureen was an important member of the Ukelele group the year we performed Putting on the Ritz. Maureen sings alto and the choir benefits from her harmonies in all our choir numbers. As a member of the Volunteers of Heidelberg, Maureen serves the local community by assisting placing people into work.
PAM
Member
Pam has sung with a number of Choirs over the years. Marriage and children became a priority. She is originally from Sydney, New South Wales, where her choir experiences first began. Pam has lived in Melbourne for forty years. With not ever having had any formal singing coaching, she sort assistance from a Music Practice tutor, her name Cindy John (now sadly deceased) this was in the year 2000. Cindy died the year I joined Allstars 2008. Cindy praised Heidelberg Allstars. Pam found the time and has never looked back. She is another wonderful member of our Allstars troupe. She usually sings harmony with the Alto division of our choir. Having retired from full time work in 2012, she still works on a volunteer basis in Aged Care. ' I love to hear a choir, I love the humanity to see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. I like the teamwork. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them co-operating like that' A quote by Paul McCartney.
PETER
Member
I have always loved music and performing. As a child, my mum and I sang Doris Day songs nearly every day and I was always involved in plays and concerts at school. In my late teens I was in a heavy metal rock band. After that I enjoyed performing when we hosted parties and events but I was always looking for an opportunity to perform with a group.
I got that opportunity when I joined Heidelberg Allstars in 2017. I love being part of Allstars. We are a family and it's been fantastic to meet so many people who are also passionate about performing. I have really come out of my shell as a performer through being part of Allstars. I look forward to attending rehearsals every Monday and performing with the group.
WENDY
Member
As a small child Wendy loved musicals and always wanted to sing and dance (especially tap dancing). Growing up in the country she never had the opportunity to do so. When she was introduced to the group by a friend she discovered how enjoyable singing and dancing were. She has had to give up the tap but believes learning dance steps and music lyrics is good for the brain. She has been actively involved with the group, joining the Committee and being President for several years. Organising the annual concerts with Iris was challenging but we had lots of laughs.
WENDY
Member
Wendy started dancing at the age of 2½. She learnt from a variety of different teachers in ballet, tap and jazz for over 17 years. She joined the St. Martins Theatre Company in South Yarra, performing and choreographing in 1978. In 1980 she opened the Wendy Tatlow Dancing School in Bentleigh. She ran the school for 15 years, only moving on to spend more time with her three young children. She then did freelance teaching, also choreographing local primary schools' concerts. Wendy is thrilled to be back on stage with this enthusiastic group and looking forward to performing and having fun with them all.
