Dance Expression School of Dance

Lucy received three year’s teacher training in Ballet at the world renowned RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) in London. During her time at the RAD, Lucy gained her advanced qualified teacher status in both RAD and IDTA validated by Durham University. Whilst she was attending the RAD, Lucy was selected to teach junior students at the Royal Academy of Dance as part of their prestigious development programme. Lucy is a qualified RAD, IDTA and LAMDA teacher. As a student Lucy completed all LAMDA Drama exams. In addition Lucy completed all IDTA graded and vocational exams in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. Alongside her IDTA studies; Lucy completed all RAD exams up to and including Advanced One.
Alongside her RAD and IDTA teaching qualifications, Lucy is a qualified Zumba, Zumba Gold and Pilates Instructor.

Anna received three years professional training in all genres of Dance & Musical Theatre at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts on a full Betty Laine scholarship. After 3 years Anna was awarded diplomas in both Dance and Musical Theatre, as well as an LTA diploma validated by the Trinity College London. Whilst at College, Anna was appointed head girl and studied the RAD and ISDT syllabus in dance completing all major exams with the ISTD including Advanced 2 in Tap and Modern Jazz. She also completed all major Ballet exams with the RAD including Advanced 2.
Anna was lucky enough to be chosen by well know Choreographer Arlene Phillips to appear in Saturday Night Fever in Germany including live TV performances; and assisted Choreographer Chris Baldock on various shows (Chris was the resident director of Starlight Express and Principle of the Italia Conti Associates).

After years of hard work, Laura made the progression from student to teacher at Dance Expression. Laura is the head of our Gymnastic Academy and is a highly qualified Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumbatomic and Clubbercise fitness instructor. Laura is also a qualified Cheerleading and Gymnastics coach, she has completed her qualification within Acrobatic Arts.

Emily received three years professional training in all genres of Dance & Musical Theatre at the prestigious Performers College on a full scholarship. After 3 years Emily was awarded diplomas in both Dance and Musical Theatre validated by the Trinity College London as well as gaining her teacher status with the FDI. Following completion of her training, Emily has been lucky enough to travel the world performing on different dance contracts. Emily was a Miss England semi-finalist and has had various modelling and acting jobs including Emmerdale and Britain’s Next Top Model. Emily's work as a choreographer has led to her becoming the long-term resident choreographer for the Pantomime at the Grand Opera House for in York; and more recently has become the Choreographer on the Youth productions at York Stage Musicals.