SPOTLIGHT DRAMA & DANCE ACADEMY

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Spotlight Drama & Dance Academy is all about people having fun, learning new skills, increasing confidence, self esteem and social interaction. We work towards putting on performances for family and friends on an annual basis as well as putting on musicals.

We give people the opportunity to work with Professionally Trained coaches as well as an Ex West End Producer.

CLASSES AVAILABLE:-

TADLEY

BASINGSTOKE

KINGSCLERE

READING

WOOSEHILL/WOKINGHAM

NEWBURY

To book please telephone 01189812823 or 07523334583 or email michaelariley@peaceofmindtrust.co.uk giving name, address, telephone number and age of child or adult and we will contact you back. Places are on a first come, first served basis. Thank you

THE TEACHERS

ALEX HOLMES - DRAMA & DANCE COACH

Alex trained in Contemporary Dance and Theatre at De Montfort University. Alex went on to become dance captain for touring dance shows around Greece and Cyprus as we as perform in the First West End production of Murder in the Cathedral. Alex also has performed in numerous music videos and short films and promotional events for artists including Sugababes and Girls Aloud and toured a show in France with Trading Faces Masked Theatre Company. Alex is a qualified Drama Teacher and has taught in state secondary schools and private drama schools across Berkshire, Hampshire and East Sussex. Alex is now a Director and Choreographer for the Wokingham Performing Arts Club, The WPC dance troupe and a full time teacher for Spotlight Drama & Dance Academy.

DRAMA

MATT DRISCOLL -

Matt is an Ex Primary School teacher with a degree in Performing Arts. He is trained in working with children and young people with special needs.

DANCE

FAYE COTTRELL-

Since a young age, dance has always been a huge part of my life, whether it be performing, teaching or dancing in lessons, I just simply enjoy it. Over the years, I have danced with many schools, both local and county based, whilst studying the subject in education too. I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to perform on various stages across the county, along with taking part in many local events such as Basingstoke Live. For a couple of years now, I have been teaching at a number of schools in and around Tadley, giving school children the opportunity to get involved, trying their hands at various dance styles and the chance to perform in front of an audience. Through these classes, I am involved in government funded projects such as The Gifted and Talented Programme and Extended Schools. I have also worked with GCSE students studying dance from local secondary schools. I am closely involved with Move and Groove Dance and Aerobics. Here I take lessons myself and teach a range of age groups. More recently, I was asked to be involved in the Peace of Mind Care Trust which, I am extremely pleased to say, I am now part of. I look forward to my work with the charity, giving local youngsters the opportunity to try something new and exciting whilst being in a safe environment and meeting new faces. My main priority when teaching a class is to simply make sure everyone has fun. So whether you have some dance experience or none at all, please feel more than welcome to come along to the new classes and give it a try. I hope to see you all very soon.

JESSICA WOODS - SINGING COACH

DANIELA EVANS - SUPPORT WORKER

ANN KEENAN - SUPPORT WORKER & SPECIAL NEEDS CO-ORDINATOR

EMILY DUNN - SUPPORT WORKER

CLAIRE HETHERINGTON - SUPPORT WORKER

HANNAH WATSON - SUPPORT WORKER

MICHAELA EVANS - SUPPORT WORKER