Rhys Bobridge

I became a father in 2017 which took priority in my life but I also managed to win the title of 'Mr Boylesque 2018' and headline the Vienna Boylesque Festival in 2019

Proudest moment of 2016 was being asked to collaborate with producers from City of Sydney for the Vivid Festival 'Laser Water Show'. I not only performed on film in various elements of the live media but contributed choreography, wardrobe and makeup styling.

The end of the 2016 saw me as a lead character in the Christmas children's pantomime presented by Chadstone Christmas Stories.  

For the past 6 years now Ive had the working pleasure of choreographing and directing the Goyder Pavilions performance production show for the Royal Horticultural and agricultural society as part of the Royal Adelaide show. A big budget entertainment piece originally created for the 175th year anniversary of the society and due to its success and popularity of its now fifth year, looks to remain an annual event.

2012 saw the first heat win of the short lived TV show 'Everybody Dance Now' as part of the all male cabaret troupe 'Boylesque  and a lead role in the adult pantomime 'Little Orphan Trashley' at the Sydney Opera House. I also played a lead role in the dramatic short film 'Criticism' shown at festivals in 2015 and also will pop up on several episodes of the comedy web series 'I luv u but'.

 I was a cast member of the children's television show  and touring production 'The Fairies' playing 'Elf' where I was also the show’s choreographer.

More notably I was the colourful runner-up on Australia's first season of  ‘So You Think You Can Dance' in 2008. The success of the show garnered some lime-light and other performance opportunities such as the release of single 'Hot Summer' in 2009, utilised by Chan 10 for summer advertising campaign.

From the age of about 6 to 11 I trained and competed at state level gymnastics. Training was rigorous helped me to develop body awareness and strength when young. Although competent I eventually chose to commit to my love of dance training and performing.

From the age of 7 through to 16 I studied most forms of dance.. Classical, Jazz, Funk, Tap. As well as Singing, Drama, Voice elocution and Acrobatics. I was a part of the ‘Performance team’ which allowed me to perform live on many different stages from a very young age, eg. Shopping center’s, corporate functions, fashion parades, fete’s and festivals, concerts and parties, television and radio commercials as well as live theatre. In 1997 I was awarded student of the year and received a scholarship. During these years I also competed in the South Australian Dance Estedford , placing in each competition.

I was accepted at the age of 16 to study year 11 at the college. Studying Ballet, Jazz and cotemporary as well as academic subjects.