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13 December, 2024
Roxie Syron and Eli Clarke join the company as our 2025 Russell Page Graduate Dancers!
Roxie Syron is a proud descendant of the Biripi and Worimi Nations of the Mid North Coast in NSW and grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. She began dancing at the age of five and has studied full-time classical and contemporary training with the Tanya Pearson Academy, and full-time training with Brent Street in all commercial styles. Roxie recently completed her second pre-professional year with Sydney Dance Company. Career highlights include performing as a guest artist in Bangarra’s Horizon, being a Nederlands Dans Theater invitee, back up dancer on Australia’s Got Talent, The Nutcracker with Sydney City Youth Ballet, choreographic works with Lucas Jervis, and the Locreado Contemporary Company tour.
Eli Clarke is a proud Arabana and Gurindji performer from Alice Springs NT who left his hometown for Sydney at the age of 16 to pursue training in the performing arts. He has recently completed his Certificate IV in dance whilst finishing his high school studies with Brent Street Academy. Recent appearances include performing in West Side Story with Opera Australia, appearing on the Masked Singer in 2023 and performing alongside Courtney Act in the World Pride Opening Ceremony.
They are both honoured to contribute and inspire storytelling through contemporary dance on stage in our 2025 mainstage season of Illume.
We thank the Sherry-Hogan Foundation, Canny Quine Foundation, The Ross Trust and generous donors for their ongoing support of this program.