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About
Yvette Lee

Yvette Lee is a well renowned and incredibly respected performance designer, who has made a name for herself as a go-to in the world of choreography & direction.

 

Choreographer & Director

With a career spanning over 20 years in various areas of entertainment and style, Yvette has worked across all genres and industries. From film, television, live events, musical theatre, video clips, artist development, ceremonies, and stadium shows – Yvette is extremely accomplished.

While Yvette continues to demonstrate a strong foundation in choreography, she is as additionally versed in building performances and experiences from the ground up. Her skills extend far beyond dance and include show design and theming, stage direction, stage design, screen content design, lighting direction, casting, costuming, music synchronisation and placement, camera direction, and specialising in performance for the camera.

Yvette has a unique talent for harnessing all elements of a production to make sure the event has a strong framework, and each element is cohesive and works as one. She understands how to take an audience on a journey or immerse them in a world, placing high importance on cohesion in creation.

With her vast experience and skill set, it is clear why Yvette Lee is a sought-after creative talent in the entertainment industry. Her ability to bring together different artistic elements into an interconnected whole has made her a trusted collaborator for some of the biggest names in the business. She is a true master of her craft and continues to push boundaries in the world of performance. Whether working on a live event or a film, Yvette is committed to creating unforgettable experiences for audiences around the world.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • CHOREOGRAPHER –‘ Follies’ Victorian Opera
  • SHOW DIRECTION – Jessica Mauboy ‘Yours Forever Tour’
  • DIRECTOR – Bridgerton, The Queens Ball – Netflix, Shondaland, Fever, MG Live
  • CHOREOGRAPHY/SHOW DIRECTION – AFL Grand Final 2023 / KISS – Mushroom Events 
  • CHOREOGRAPHY/SHOW DIRECTION – AFL Grand Final 2022 / Robbie Williams – Mushroom Events
  • CHOREOGRAPHY/SHOW DIRECTION – AFL Grand Final 2021 / Baker Boy – Mushroom Events 
  • PRODUCER – AFL Grand Final 2025 / Mass Dance producer / Katy Perry – The Squared Division 
  • CHOREOGRAPHY/SHOW DIRECTION – Melbourne Cup, Cup Ceremony broadcast / Delta Goodram & Ronan Keating
  • DANCE DIRECTOR – John Caine Arena’s Victorian School State Spectacular 
  • CHOREOGRAPHER – Jessica Mauboy’s “Automatic” Single Release Video Clip & Live to Television Performances
  • SHOW DESIGNER, DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRPHER – Crown Casino Christmas and NYE Gala VIP Events & Atrium Staircase Show (Melbourne + Sydney) 2018-Current 
  • CHOREOGRAPHER – Belle Shakespeare’s ’The Lovers’ at the Sydney Opera House

 ARTIST CHOREOGRAPHY, DIRECTION & DESIGN

  • Dami Im
  • Baker Boy
  • Jessica Mauboy
  • Tim Minchin
  • Guy Sebastian
  • Anthony Callea
  • Zara Larsson
  • Harrison Craig
  • Illy
  • Vera Blue
  • Samantha Jade
  • Tones & I
  • Aston Merrygold
  • Hugh Sheridan
  • Rob Mills
  • Casey Donovan
  • Bonnie Anderson
  • Andy Grammer
  • Josh Groban
  • Ricki Lee
  • Dylan Joel
  • Tim Campbell
  • Bobby Fox
  • Andrew De Silva
  • Deni Hines

TELEVISION

  • White Fever – ABC
  • The Masked Singer Season 1 – Choreographer
  • Stories From Oz – Choreographer – ABC & Princess Pictures
  • Dreamtime at the G – Fred Leone & Modju
  • The AFL Grand Final 2023 Pre Show Entertainment – Kiss
  • The AFL Grand Final 2022 Pre Show Entertainment – Robbie Williams Mushroom Events
  • The AFL Grandfinal 2021Pre Show Entertainment – Baker Boy – Mushroom Events
  • The Masked Singer Season 2 – Assistant Creative Director – Creative Directors, The Squared Division
  • Dance Boss – Choreographer – Creative Directors, The Squared Division
  • The X Factor – Guest Artist Choreography
  • Victorian State School Spectacular – Dance Director and Choreographer
  • The ARIA Awards – Choreographer
  • The Logie Awards – Choreographer
  • The Big Music Quiz – Endemol Shine Australia – Choreographer
  • Dancing With the Stars – Fremantle Media Australia – Performance Producer
  • Australia’s Got Talent – Fremantle Media Australia – Casting Producer
  • Dance Hero Japan – Tokyo TV – Judge
  • Asias Got Talent – Singapore/Malaysia – Fremantle Media Asia –Assistant to The Squared Division
  • Dancing with the Stars Finale, Guy Sebastian – Channel 7
  • So You Think You Can Dance Australia – Series 3 Choreographic Consultant
  • Chinas Next Top Model – Star World & CBS Television
  • Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards – Nickelodeon
  • Ja’mie Private School Girl – Chris Lilly – ABC
  • Jonah from Tonga – Chris Lilly – ABC
  • Cosentino – The Grand Illusionist – Channel 7
  • Australian Idol Grand Final – Channel 10
  • Neighbours – Channel 10
  • The News Reader – ABC
  • How to Stay Married – Channel 10
  • Comedy Inc. – Channel 9
  • The Pacific – HBO
  • The Taiwanese Wiggles” – The Disney Channel

THEATRE

 

  • Bridgerton, The Queens Ball – DIR: Yvette Lee – Netflix, Shondaland, Fever, MG Live
  • Follies – Victorian Opera – DIR: Stuart Maunder
  • The Lovers – Sydney Opera House – DIR: Shaun Rennie 2022
  • American Psycho – Sydney Opera House – DIR: Alex Berlange 2021
  • Young Frankenstein – The Hayes Theatre – DIR: Alex Berlange 2021
  • American Psycho – The Hayes Theatre – DIR: Alex Berlange 2019
  • Caroline, Or Change – The Hayes Theatre – DIR: Mitchell Butel 2019
  • Candide – New Zealand Opera – Auckland Town Hall – DIR: Stuart Maunder 2018
  • All Out Of Love – Air Supply Musical – Manila DIR: Jacinta John & Darren Yap 2018
  • Reefer Madness – RL Productions – DIR Stephen Wheat 2017
  • Song Contest – The Almost Eurovision Experiece – Glynn Nicholas Productions 2016
  • In The Heights – Independent -Stage Art – DIR James Cutler 2015
  • Moonshadow World Premiere – Cat Stephens Musical – DIR: Anders Anderson – Sue Farrely Production
  • Rock of Ages – Australian Tour, Resident Choreographer & Director –Rodney Rigby – New Theatricals
  • The Little Matchgirl – Malthouse Theatre & Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
  • The History Boys – MTC
  • Shout the Legend of the Wild One – Assistant Choreographer – DIR: Stuart Maunder – TML Production
  • Dusty the Original Pop Diva – Assistant Choreographer DIR: Stuart Maunder – Sue Farrely Production
  • Sweet Charity – Assistant Choreographer DIR: Nancy Hayes – The Production Company

STADIUM & ARENA EVENTS

  • Dreamtime at the G – 2023 & 2024- Mojo, Fred Leone 3%- MCG
  • AFL Grand final 2023 – Kiss – MCG
  • ALF Grand final 2022 – Robbie Williams – MCG 
  • Victorian State school Spectacular – John Cain Arena – Dance Director 2021-2024
  • AFL Grand Final 2021-  Baker Boy – Perth Optus Stadium
  • Collage Football – Sydney ANZ Stadium 2018
  • Armin Van Burren – Imagine & Armin Only – Australia Tours