|
TEACHERS |
|
Principal Miss Emma Stewart IDTA (LT., ABt.)
In July 2008, Miss Emma Stewart founded Performance Academy of Theatre Arts. Emma began dancing at the age of 3. From a young age she began performing in professional productions including pantomimes and cabarets. Emma was successful enough to win the Kent Tap Championship at the age of 15 and also reached the finals of the All England Dance Competition, where she performed at the Peacock Theatre, London.
|
|
Emma went onto perform in numerous pantomimes playing the principal roles of Aladdin, Dick Whittington and Snow White. Emma starred as a singer/dancer for numerous summer season shows, cabarets and Variety Shows including performing before the Chinese Ambassador at Westminster Hall, London. She was an original member of G-FORCE, a dance troupe created for Gillingham Football Club, where she performed on match days. In conjunction with this, she was asked to perform in road shows for Invicta FM and Capital Radio, including the Invicta FM Party in the Dark concert, Hop Farm, Kent and the Kent Awards hosted by Chris Tarrant.
Television credits include: Video for ex Blue Peter presenter John Noakes - Carlton TV, Soccer Sunday - Meridian TV, Translation video for German TV - Carlton TV. Emma has also been used as a model for fashion and art colleges.
Emma successfully went on to gain her teaching qualifications with the IDTA. She has over 10 years teaching experience and is often requested to run workshops as a guest teacher. Emma is registered with Medway Council as a recognised sports coach. She would like to thank Miss Yvonne Gout for her continuous support and encouragement. |
|
Teaching Assistant to Principal Miss Michaela Wallbank
Miss Micky began dancing at a young age. She has performed in numerous professional pantomimes and has featured in many cabarets and variety shows throughout the UK. Micky is furthering her training at Performance Academy of Theatre Arts and is currently studying towards her Pre-Associate teaching qualifications with the IDTA. |
|
Street Dance Teacher Miss Jaime Millington AISTD
Miss Jaime began dancing from the age of 5. She went on to study at the Tiffany Theatre College before completing her teaching qualifications with the ISTD at the Deborah Capon College. Jaime is a member of the Steve Huggetts Hair Design Team and was involved in the Schwarzkopf Hair Show, London as a model/choreographer. She was part of the winning troupe at the Mardi Gras Challenge 2005, Sadler Wells, took part in dance workshops in Dublin, Spain and Paris and performed her end of year showcase at The Shaw Theatre, London. Jaime has been teaching for just under 3 years and is extremely excited in helping to make Performance Academy of Theatre Arts a success! |
|
Singing Teacher Miss Sarah Ireland CCVT
Miss Sarah is an experienced singer, having begun performing at an early age. She has appeared in many pantomime productions, playing the roles of Princess (Aladdin), Alice Fitzwarren (Dick Whittington) and the Wicked Queen (Snow White). Sarah has also performed in numerous cabarets and summer season shows throughout the UK. Sarah’s television credits include Waking the Dead for the BBC. She has recently completed her training with VIDLA and is the Principal of Kent Vocal Academy. |
|
Student Teachers Miss Jessica Clifford Miss Paige Bicker
Academy Secretary Pauline Stewart
Academy Assistant Carol Wallbank
All teachers and staff members are CRB checked. |
