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Jess T

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Jessica Leah Taylor (a.k.a. Jess T) was trained in Sydney at Brent Street Studios and NIDA where she won “The Roadshow Entertainment Scholarship”. She has recently returned from London where she played the role “Lambchops” in the European tour of Fame the Musical. Whilst overseas she conducted workshops in Holland, Germany and in London at “Dance Attic”and “Pineapple Studios”. She also choreographed for the “UK Foundation of Dance” and “The American School of Cinematography”. She appeared in and choreographed various film clips and TV Commercials in the UK and was a dancer and choreographer for MTV. She also performed at “Uitmarkt” (European Musical Festival).

Previous to this, Jess T performed with Sydney Dance Company Studios at The Australian Dance Awards (choreographed by Leslie Bell and directed by Ramon Doringo).

Jess T has had extensive experience in Musical Theatre, Acting and Commercial Dance, credits include: The National Theatre Company’s production of “Pygmalion” (role of Clara), Hermia in a “A Mid Summer Nights Dream”, Lizie in “City Gym the Musical” and Erma in “Anything Goes”. She has toured with “The Wiggles”, “Warner Brothers Live Entertainment” and was host on “The Humphrey Bear Show”. Jess T has choreographed many major fashion events for Billabong, Supre, NSW Bridal exhibitions and Miss Indy as well as TV shows, Fox Sports, Good News Week and Strictly Dancing. In 2007 she choreographed and performed at Sydney Mardi Gras.

Jess T appeared in feature film “Four Door Mansion” in which she played the supporting role of Tania. The film recently won best comedy in the LA Film Festival. She has also appeared in “Home and Away”, “All Saints” and numerous television commercials.

Also a fitness instructor, Jess T is renowned for her high impact and energetic class structure.