Principal Welcome

Welcome to Hervey Bay Performing Arts College. Being founded in 2017 our college has become a successful training and education provider for students wishing to focus on the performing arts industry. We believe in nurturing and guiding our students to reach their full potential both academically & practically. 

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In collaboration with Cairns School of Distance Education, we strive to provide students with the best possible alternate high school experience.  

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We strive to offer students outstanding performing arts opportunities and training following our school values, Humility, Excellence, Encouragment, Loyalty, Accepting.

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We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Jonathon Heeley, Principal/Director

Meet Our Teachers

Gail Heeley

Academic Supervisor

Kaitlyn Riphangen

Acrobatics

Erin Middlemiss

Fitness & Conditioning

Jessica Pennell

Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Dance History & Choregraphy

Danny Hindmarsh

Jazz, Contemporary, Audition 

Tim Holstein

Acting

Fiona Mijas

Tap & Drama

Michael Hennessy

Screen Acting & Film

Tayla Harding

Guest Teacher

Additional Guest Teachers Have Included:

Shannon Atkins (USA), Shivawn Jourbert, Briden Starr, Blake John Wood, Chelsea Lane, Jason Duff, Trish Roger Squires, Frankie Z (USA), Ashleigh Kohler, Samual Dominic, Felicia Stav, Courtney Monsma + More

Our Facilities

Academic Classroom

Dance Studio 1

Academic Classroom

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