·       Jayne Stynes:

2006 student of the year, Jayne received her Musical Theatre Diploma while studying at Westside. She took part in both the North London Dance Studio and Collin’s Performing Arts Scholarship Programme’s awarded by Westside. In 2004 Jayne made her acting debut after being sent by Westside to an audition where she was cast as the main character in the Den2 series ‘The Attic’. She then had the opportunity to act in award winning short films (‘Fluent Dysphasia’ and ‘The Sound of People’) and the TG4 series ‘Paddy Whackery’ as well as small or extra roles in several other television drama’s and feature films. While at University Jayne performed with the British Shakespeare Company in ‘A Midsummer’s Nights Dream’ on the Dublin and Manchester leg of its European tour and had the opportunity to choreograph, direct and musical direct theatre works including one which enjoyed a three week run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010. Jayne is now a member of the Westside teaching faculty.

       David O’Reilly:

David was a student at Westside Stage School for four years. It was during this time that he sat his Irish Board of Speech and Drama exams. He also travelled to London on two occasions with Westside to take part in week long musical theatre summer course at Pineapple Studio’s. While at WSS David took part in two Helix productions, Acting Up (2004) and Ozmopolitan (2006), in which he played the cowardly Lion. Following his time at Westside David travelled to the UK to study a three year full time diploma course at Collins Performing Arts Studios. After completing his three years, David graduated and was awarded the prestigious Stephen Mears Musical Theatre Award and Company Member Award. David is now playing the character of Roger in the West End production of Grease in the Picadilly Theatre, London.

·       Sarah O’Connor:

A student of Westside for many years, Sarah was selected to take part in both the North London Dance Studio’s and the Collins Performing Arts scholarship programme run by Westside. Sarah proceeded to study performing arts full time after school and is now in her final year at Collins Performing Arts, Essex. Last year Sarah took part in the RTÉ programme ‘Fame the Musical’, progressing far into the competition and finally getting a runner up position. Following the success of this programme, Sarah went on to have the lead role in the 2010 Belfast Pantomime. In 2011, Sarah landed a lead role in Mama Mia in London's West-End.

.         Laura Mc Donagh:

Laura was a student of Westside since its opening in 1998. After finishing her studies in Dublin, Laura attended North London Dance Studio where she trained for two years in musical theatre and performance. Laura then travelled to New York, where she took part in a six month internship programme at the prestigious Broadway Dance Centre. Laura has choreographed works performed in London, New York and Dublin, including the Noise Dance Festival, as well as choreographing a movement piece for an animated television advert (Road Safety Authority). As a performer she has worked on music videos, television specials and stage productions as well as part of cabaret shows. Laura is now working as a teacher and choreographer in Dublin, preparing for performances in the coming months. Laura continues to train herself also, attending classes and workshops both in Dublin and London.

 

 

·       Lynn Redmond: 

Lynn, a student of Westside for many years received the 2004 student of the year award and performed lead roles in many Westside shows. After finishing school Lynn began her full time performing arts training at the College of Dance, Monkstown. During this time Lynn took part in the Westside Scholarship Programme to North London Dance Studios where she subsequently went on to study full time for two years. Shortly after graduating from North London Lynn began working as a performer on one of the acclaimed Costa Cruise ships. She continues to work with Costa as a singer and dancer, having the opportunity to travel and explore the Caribbean, Mediterranean and South America regions as part of her profession. Lynn is also a freelance dance teacher and has worked with many schools in producing variety shows for friends and family.

 

·       Kelly-Marie Ní Cheallaigh:

Kelly-Marie has played leading roles in both the 2006 and 2008 Westside shows. She received her London College of Music Diploma while training at Westside. Kelly-Marie trained full time in Sallynoggin College of Dance and at Monkstown. Kelly-Marie was also selected and took part in Westside’s Scholarship Programme at North London Dance Studio, Collins Performing Arts and Bodyworks Cambridge. After qualifying to teach dance she worked as a teacher at Westside for two years before landing her dream job with Disney, working on its newest ship the Disney Dream.  Kelly-Marie is the first ever Irish person to work in the entertainment sector of the Disney Cruises line where Kelly-Marie performs seven nights a week.

·       Joseph O’Reilly:

Joseph joined Westside at the age of eleven and spent six years training with the school. During this time he took both LCM and ISBD Drama examinations as well as having the opportunity to do extra work in feature films and television specials. Furthermore he performed as a dancer on Den2’s ‘The Big Little Music Show’. As a student of the stage school and later as part of the Company (Westside’s group of its most senior students), Joseph performed in numerous showcases, Dance Work workshops and two of the Helix shows. Joseph was the first male student to be awarded the Westside Stage School ‘Student of the Year’ award. Joseph is currently training at Collins Performing Arts Studios in Essex.

 

·       Rebecca Daly:

Rebecca is currently in the second year of a B.A. in Voice and Dance at the University of Limerick, majoring in Dance. Rebecca took part in the Westside Scholarship programme to Collins Performing Arts in 2007 and was for many years a key member of the stage school before progressing on to the Westside Company. Most recently, Rebecca has performed live on RTE on the GAA All Stars and will be touring with the Irish Chamber Orchestra this coming March. Rebecca is also choreographing a contemporary piece for this year’s dance intervarsity’s and is also choreographing a hip-hop piece for an upcoming charity event.

·       Sarah Carpenter:

While studying dance at Sallynoggin, Sarah joined Westside Stage School. Shortly afterwards Sarah took part in the scholarship programme to North London Dance Studio’s. Sarah received her LCM diploma in performance while at Westside. Sarah studied dance at Sallynoggin College before travelling to Australia for one year, where she taught musical theatre. Since returning Sarah has been working in Dublin and its surrounding areas, teaching dance, singing, musical theatre. Sarah has played lead roles in both the 2008 and 2010 Westside Helix shows and continues to train with the company. Sarah has recently finished playing a lead role in the new musical ‘Whiskey in the Jar’ in Dublin.

·       Jody Ennis:

As a student of Westside Stage School since the age of eight, Jody has played a leading role in both the 2008 and the 2010 Helix shows. Jody took part in both the North London and the Collins’s scholarship programme run by Westside as well a performance workshop at Laine. During her transition year Jody studied full time in North London Dance Studios. Having completed school, Jody progressed to London, where she is currently training for a B.A. in performance in London Studio Centre, where she has been awarded the Leverhulme bursary. Jody is also a member of Westside’s teaching faculty.

 

·       Hannah Troy:

Starting in Westside as a tot many years ago, Hannah is now a member of the Westside Company and is also part of WSS’s teaching faculty. During her time at Westside Hannah has completed her Irish Board of Speech and Drama exams and is currently preparing for her Grade 8 LCM musical theatre exam. Hannah is an original member of WSS’s Swagga Crew and has travelled to three performing arts colleges (North London Dance Studios, Collins Performing Arts and Bodyworks Cambridge) as part of Westside Scholarship Programme. As the 2006 student of the year Hannah played the part of the White Rabbit in the 2010 Helix show. Hannah is currently studying at Inchicore College of Further Education, to gain her I.S.T.D modern and ballet teaching qualifications. Furthermore, she has been offered a place to train at Bodywork, Cambridge this coming September.

Paul Kinsella: Now studying at Doreen Bird School of Dance, London.

Diana Bunici: Presenter on Den2’s Elev8.

Shauna Woods : Now studying drama at DIT

Sarah Ryan: Now studying at Dundee School of Contemporary Dance.