Emma Callaghan
Emma began dancing at the age of three, training under the guidance of Pati Gleeson and Kim Walton in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern (now known as Lyrical), and Contemporary.
At 21, she auditioned for her first Gosford Musical Society (GMS) production, Chicago, where she performed as a dancer. Over the years, she became a featured dancer in 12 musicals, Choreographed three productions, and later took on the role of Director for three shows. During this time, Emma was also a cheerleader for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Manly, an experience she absolutely loved.
Beyond performing, she has shared her passion for dance as a ballet teacher at many Central Coast studios.
Emma has been a dedicated supporter of Stars of the Central Coast,for the past 10 years, a cause that holds deep personal meaning for her. She lost her dad to cancer six years ago, and he was the ultimate "Dance Dad," always cheering her on and supporting her passion for the arts - So, this one is for him!
Michelle Miller
My name is Michelle. After growing up as a teenager on the Central Coast I then followed my dream of becoming a full time musician in the Australian Army Band for 6 years. Following that, I followed another dream and became a dance instructor and have been now for well over 10 years.
I am an identical twin and have 10 year old identical twin boys!
Nicole Seggie
With 15 years’ experience and training, Nicole has taken Central Coast dancers to the next level. Transforming their abilities to include the highest level of technique and acrobatic skills. Nicole trained in full-time dance for 2 years, pursing a professional dance contract in India. Former owner of Elite Studios and Studios Co Ordinator, Nicole recently launched Compass Dance Acro a program focused on enhancing strength, flexibility and acrobatic skills in dancers. She is also the co-founder of the Upskill training program, a program that elevates dancers to new heights with a weekly flexibility, strength, technique & acrobatics advancement program.
Nicole has choreographed musicals and been involved with over 40 productions with Gosford Musical Society, and has often been seen backstage supporting the production of Stars of the Central Coast.
Nicole performed in Stars of the Central Coast back in 2015 with the highest ever STARS fundraiser, Tim Andrews – helping him raise over $114,000, and leading him through a fabulous Jazz Funk routine!
No matter where you are at, beginner or advanced, Nicole loves helping people learn and achieve new goals.
Lara Coffey
Lara started dancing at the age of seven before beginning her role in choreographing routines and teaching classes in 2013 at Michelle Maree’s School of Dance. Over the last 13 years as a choreographer, Lara has taught classes from the Central Coast to the Mid North Coast, including choreographing three productions with Gosford Musical Society.
Lara’s passion for dance will always be the biggest part of her life. This is Lara’s fifth year volunteering for Cancer Council’s Stars of the Central Coast and she is honoured to use the art of dance to help the community fundraise for a cause close to her heart, bringing positivity and energy to our professional dance team each year.
Outside of dance, Lara enjoys her role as an Event Manager at JC Entertainment and Events where she plans and executes corporate and community events and music festivals.
Lauren Miller
Lauren Miller has been dancing since the age of two years old.
Originally a trained jazz and tap dancer, Lauren has spent the last 25 years choreographing and Directing Musical Theatre. This has allowed Lauren to explore other styles of dance which has become a passion of hers.
After performing in her first GMS show in 1996, Lauren has gone on to Choreograph Chicago, Cabaret, 42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Hairspray, Mary Popppins, Rent and The Wizard Of Oz just to name a few.
Lauren is currently choreographing Come From Away at Red Tree Theatre at Tuggerah which has become one of her most memorable experiences to date.
This is Lauren's 8th year in Stars Of The Central Coast and is so very fortunate to be helping raise money for this amazing cause once again.
She is very excited for her twin sister, Michelle, to join the dance family for the first time this year.
Lauren lost her father to cancer and her mother is currently fighting this horrible disease so this means alot to her.
Alexa Pobjie
Alexa is a 33 year old Singer, Dancer, Actress from the Central Coast and has been performing since the age of 3.
Alexa has completed her Cert IV in Performing Arts at one of Sydneys top dance studios and went onto studying her bachelor of music at the Australian Institute of Music for 12 months before receiving a singing contract in Malaysia, where she moved to work as a lead singer of a well known band in Penang, Time square.
Alexa has worked professionally in TV and also for the Norwegian Cruiseline where she was hired as a Singer/ Dancer, Performing In America and all through Europe. She also represented Australia at the international Dance Festival in China.
Alexa was the proud owner of her own Dance Studio on the Central Coast for 8 years before taking a break to raise her 2 beautiful daughters. She is now back as a vocal and dance coach at Rise School of Entertainment - doing what she loves most, teaching!
Alexa was the 2017 and 2019 winner of Stars of the Central Coast also winning the 2018 people’s choice award. She is so excited to be back dancing for such an amazing cause!
Josh Ward
Kate Kelly
Kate has been involved in Stars since it’s very first year, winning People’s Choice award twice. After a living overseas, missing out on the 10-year spectacular and having serious FOMO, she is back.
Kate works as a Training Facilitator at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, training staff to assist with increasing the quality of life of the individuals they support. Kate’s passion for working in disability sparked when she was a dance teacher, teaching classes for children with autism.
Dance is such a huge part of Kate’s life. She has danced her way through her career from disability support worker, dancing around the house with her clients, to now dancing with her students to break up long sessions in class.
Kate loves her dance family and can’t wait to be a part of Stars again, and we are so happy she is back.
Kim Wahana
A proud descendant of the Yolngu people, Kim began her dance training at the age of 7, choreographing and performing on the stage of the Laycock Theatre and danced at state level during her school years. She continued to share her passion for dance by teaching dance fitness for over a decade in various gyms, primary schools, and high school groups.
For this breast cancer warrior - dancing has played an integral and vital role in Kim’s cancer journey, then and now. Kim knows firsthand the positive impact dancing brings and its valuable contribution towards a healthy mind and body. Kim loves volunteering her time as a dance teacher at Uptempo Dance Studios in Wyoming, bringing the community together through dance. Since 2019, Kim (and her daughter) have volunteered their time for the Stars event, winning the People’s Choice Award two years in a row with Mick Morley and Ben Ziekenheiner and also showcased a dance story of her cancer journey with Clinical Psychologist Lara.
Outside of dancing, Kim has worked in the courts of NSW and the head office of a major bank. She now works locally in the aged and ability care industry, scheduling in-home care services for those in need. Her work and dance life can be summed up in one phrase: "Life may not always be the party we hoped for, but while we're here, we should dance."
Jess Williams
Jess Williams is a local singer/ dancer with a passion for performing.
In 2017 Jess graduated from Brent Street with a diploma in Musical Theatre and has trained in many styles of dance since the age of 3 years old on the Central Coast. She is currently a full-time dance/ singing teacher at Laycock Street Dance where she teaches Jazz, Lyrical, Hip- Hop, Musical Theatre, Vocal and Strength Circ.
Jess has grown up on the stage being involved with Gosford Musical Society theatre productions both senior and junior shows since she can remember. She also performed in Youth In Performing Arts for many years and in 2016 was fortunate enough to receive the North Gosford Rotary Club Scholarship. Jess has also performed in Schools Starstruck as a featured vocalist, Central Coast Showcase, State Dance festival, School Spectacular and many different eisteddfods in both singing and dance.
Along with dancing Jess is also a professional musician who gigs all around the coast at many events, pubs, clubs, cafes and festivals etc.
Jess can not wait to get started on her 2025 STARS journey.
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