LEANNE ROOD
CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL
Leanne is a hardworking emerging artist based in Sydney who began dancing at the early age of 3. In 2021, she graduated from Ettingshausens Pro with her Diploma of Elite Performance where she was fortunate enough to train under many industry professionals including Kelley Abbey, Neale Whittaker and Daniel Assetta.
Leanne is a versatile performer who expanded her training in genres of RAD Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theater, Contemporary and Hip Hop Foundations.
In 2020, Leanne had the opportunity to perform for the ICC T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup. She also appeared in Sela Vai’s concept video, “commUNITY” which was released in 2021. Since then, Leanne has worked and assisted alongside Sela Vai in multiple projects including performing at the 2022 Ted X Sydney Conference at Sydney Town Hall. She was also fortunate enough to be a dancer extra on The Voice Promotional Shoot for 2022.
Leanne is working towards pursuing her career in the Musical Theatre to pursue her passions in singing, acting and dancing.
FUN FACT: I started dancing at The Edge in 2004! It took me 2 years to learn how to skip on both legs.