About
Brief info
Darren Disney is one of Dein Perry’s original Tap Dogs, he performed live around the world, 58 cities and all the way to Broadway New York. His high level of professional experience has ranged from interview’s to television appearances and many castings in stage shows, he performed in 42nd St, Me & My Girl, Mack & Mabel in concert. Toured with Tina Arena & The Ramjets, Melissa & C+C Music Factory, Gimmie Five Dance Group and Belinda Carlisle.
Darren has also appeared in numerous Films including: Tap Dogs-Original Cast Live In London, Melissa-Sexy Is The Word, Skin To Skin, Jo Beth Taylor-You Don’t own me, Mark Stevens-Cold War and Toni Pearon-Walk Away Lover.
Darren Disney has extensive experience on Television including: Network Ten Pro-mo’s, Midday, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, The Logies, Peoples Choice Awards, AFI Awards, ABC-Party Machine, Denton, Today, Princes Trust Concert-Royal Albert Hall London, Blue Peter, Good Morning AUS- UK-USA, Ellen De Generes-Sitcom, Jerry Lewis, Jay Leno, Ru Paul, MTV, NBC Today-London-New York, Regis & Cathy Lee with Cindy Crawford, Just For Laughs-Gala-Montreal.
Choreographed major events including: The Super league Grand Final ‘Grease’ 20TH Anniversary Starring Olivia Newton John, Jon Stevens & Gina Jeffries. The Gala Film Festival-State Theatre Sydney. That’s Dancin’, Star Search, Cathay Life Summit-Darling Harbour Convention Centre-Dance Encore Productions.
Darren has been training & performing in dance since 7 years of age with original training with Les Griffith and Tessa Maunder in Newcastle, Australia. He is forever grateful for his early work opportunities with Regmat Productions and Dance Encore Productions for their guidance and ongoing support.
Darren has taught at Brent Street Studios, Sydney Dance Company, Danceworld, The McDonald College, David Atkins Dynamite Studios & The Australian Tap Festival, many workshops and a partner with Ignite Dance Team.
Darren has adjudicated for the City of Sydney McDonalds Challenge in 1998, Showcase Dance Championships and Final in 1999, The Ultimate Dance Finals in 2006, the Gold Coast Eisteddfod 2008, the Launceston Dance Festival 2010, Get the Beat Gold Coast 2014, Get the beat National Finals 2015 and Dancelife Unite 2015,16,17,18. Darren is an examiner for Glenn Wood Tap.
Darren is currently the owner of D3 Darren Disney Dance at the Central Coast, NSW and provides intense training.