CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!
School Competition Judges
Brooke is an award-winning dance teacher, choreographer and one of the Creative Directors at the Internationally acclaimed Excel Dance Company.
A registered teacher with the British Theatre Dance Association, Associated Board of Dance and Acrobatic Arts, Brooke has been teaching dance and performing arts for more than 15 years. Her diverse background in genres ranges from acro to contemporary, musical theatre to jazz - and with a passion for developing dancers of all levels, she brings extensive experience and knowledge in both performance and technique.
Awarded Choreographer of the Year in 2024, Brooke continues to inspire dancers through creative vision and high standards of artistry.
As well as her dedication to her own students at Excel Dance Company, Brooke is also the founder of the Evolve Acro Associates programme in Northern Ireland, bringing together and providing training opportunities for Northern Ireland's most accomplished acro dancers.
Having been a part of Ulster Fusion since the very beginning (as both a competitor and teacher), Brooke is delighted to be back judging the school's competition once again - and can't wait to celebrate and support all this year's talent!
Alysia is a dynamic and highly accomplished teacher in the dance industry, serving as the Owner and Director of the acclaimed Arkins Dance Academy and an award-winning Dance and Acro Coach.
Since completing dance college in 2018, Alysia has built a career defined by both exceptional skill and a deeply empathetic teaching philosophy. She is celebrated for creating innovative and captivating choreography across a variety of dance styles.
Alysia's expertise and dedication have been widely recognised through a remarkable list of industry honours, including 'Visionary' of the Year, 'Dance Teacher' of the Year, and 'Excellence in Acro'! The academy under her direction has also earned top titles such as Studio of the Year and Performance of the Year, underscoring the high calibre of her training.
Above all, Alysia is driven by a powerful personal mission: to have a profoundly positive impact on the dance world. Whether teaching in the studio or adjudicating a competition, her goal is to be the source of mentorship and inspiration she wished she had when she was younger. This philosophy ensures that every student and interaction is approached with empowerment, making Alysia a force for good in the dance community! I can't wait to see the remarkable talent and meet everyone at Ulster Fusion.
Open Competition Judges
Matthew trained at the renowned Laine Theatre Arts, going on to work professionally as a performer across a range of productions both in the UK and internationally before being cast in the international tour of Cats the Musical.
Now a Jazz Tutor at Addict Dance Academy and SLP
College, Matthew is known for his dynamic choreography and inspiring teaching style. His work has taken him across the UK and internationally, teaching at some of the top dance colleges and conventions worldwide.
In addition to his teaching and choreography, Matthew is the co-founder of Northern Theatre Arts, which is dedicated to nurturing talent and promoting high-quality training in the North of England.
Recent choreographic highlights include creating pieces for MOVE IT 2025, MOVE IT 2024, MOVE IT 2023, the CYD? Super Convention, the Dance World Cup, and many more.
Amy is a professional dancer from North Dublin. She has been dancing professionally since 2017 and has been consistently training and progressing in her career ever since. Amy's training references include Fly Dance Company directed by Kerrie Milne, Matus the Company directed by Diana Matos and Phoenix Dance College!
Amy specialises in commercial dance, heels and hip-hop choreography some of Amy's recent credits include:
- Artist Jazzy festival tour 2024, Chris Lee 'Have a nice weekend' tour 2023/2024,
- Choreographer- Zacc Milne The Gaiety Theatre Dublin pantomime 2022-2025 choreographer!
- Daryn Crosby Eurovision 2022 representing Ireland Choreographer
- Emer Walsh The big deal 2021 (professional dancer). Choreographer - locked and creative
- MTV EMA's 2018: dancer for Bebe Rexha and jack and jack.choreographers the square division.
- Dancer for Chris Lee : New Year's Eve show in Macau China.
Amy looks forward to judging at Ulster Fusion!
Johanna trained at The Urdang Academy, London.
Recent Theatre Credits Include: Follies (NI Opera), Where Eagles Fly (Irish Musicals Inc), Jack and The Beanstalk (GBL Productions), Beauty And The Beast (GBL Productions), Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale (GBL
Productions), Macbeth (Chiswick Playhouse), Original Demo Tink The Musical (Carey-Hills & Hendricks), Aladdin (Imagine Theatre).
TV Credits Include:
Hannah Adams (Hope Street, BBCNI), Top 10 Sophie's & Live Show Reserve (Mamma Mia: I Have A Dream!
ITV)
Emmanuella is a dancer/choreographer trained in various dance styles including hip-hop, afrobeats, dancehall and commercial, jazz funk and heels.
Emmanuella has been teaching dance for over 18 years. She dances professionally, doing concerts, music videos, commercials, and live productions!
Dance Credits include Stormzy, Burna Boy, Kat Graham, Rudimentals, Soule, Taio Cruz, JLS, Alesia Dixon, Kizz Daniel feat Wizkid music video, Longitude Festival, Google, Four kids and It Movie.
Emmanuella is super excited for Ulster Fusion.
Since graduating in 2015 with BA (hons) in Musical Theatre, Craig embarked on a performance career with credits including; 'Dancing shoes; The George Best story' at The Grand Opera House Belfast, dancer with Peter Corry productions, as well as contracts with TED group, Sensatori Resorts and Thomas Cook as a production singer/dancer.
Since returning home, Craig began teaching dance & performing arts with success at both National and International competitions, as well as choreographing numerous musical productions.
Craig is really looking forward to another hectic but fun competition, and is very grateful to be back for another year judging the fantastic talent at Ulster Fusion!