KRISTI MCCARTHY | DIRECTOR
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Kristi McCarthy is one of the newest, hottest choreographers/ dancers to grace the country. Her amazing determination has given Kristi the ability to obtain a Certificate II and 1st year Diploma in Performing arts with a distinction at Dance World 301.

Her intensive training includes Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, Indian, Flamenco, Chinese, Modelling, Belly dance and martial arts. During training she attended workshops around the country assisting world renowned choreographers Shawnette Heard, Kevin Maher, Teresa Espinosa, Roger Lee and Peanut (Bethany Strong), who’s credits include Britney Spears, Missy Elliot and Janet Jackson, just to name a few…

In 2005 Kristi travelled to the States to further training in her most passionate style of dance, Hip Hop.

After just 2 months of training full time in L.A at Millennium, Debbie Reynolds and the Edge; some of the world’s best schools. Kristi was offered experience both choreographing and dancing for new rap artist ‘Hazzardous’ and R&B artist ‘Kimberley Hunter’. From there, the industry just kept coming. In 6 months she had choreographed new R&B group ‘Soldier’s’ ‘She’s a keeper’ music video, performed numerous shows with company ‘Ishq Duniya’ where she furthered her performance skills in Belly dance and Indian. Modelled for Italian designer ‘Cosmo’, was personal assistant to Dante 7, gained experience once again with choreographer Kevin Maher on the ‘Monsters of Hip Hop Show’ and was asked to teach master classes in San Diego by Rising Moment Dance Company.

After a second trip to the states, Kristi has choreographed for the world renowned ‘Choreographers’ ball, ‘Carnival’. Also teaching at Debbie Reynolds studios as well as gained experience in instructional dvd’s for David Moore and assisted numerous teachers at Millennium Dance Complex.

Now after returning to Australia Kristi is teaching across the country to all that are willing to learn her unique style of Hip Hop. Kristi is excited to work in her own country with its most elite dancers, as well as teaching and encouraging Australia’s new talent.

Kristi’s experience, training, ability to choreograph unique routines on all levels of dance as well as ability to master other choreographers styles puts her at the top of the field making her one of the most wanted talents in the country.