Meet The Team

Emma teaches our Acrobatic Arts classes but is a multi-skilled teacher with experience in Ballet, Jaz,z, Contemporary, Tap, Commercial and Street Dance. She is passionate about her work and has spent her years since graduating Creative Academy with a 1st Class Degree, honing her skills as a choreographer and educator. She loves to see her students achieve new things.

Frankii studied at Newcastle and Hull college gaining her BA hons in Musical Theatre, whilst studying there she performed as many lead roles and was made musical director of her university Musical theatre company, this is where her love of teaching came from. As part of her course she composed a juke box musical called ‘All about you’ which toured around the North West. She loves creating harmonies in her ensemble lessons and working closely with her students to mould and expand each individuals skills.  

Hayley is our Cheerleading Coach. She is a primary school teacher and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share due to her background in dance and competitive cheerleading. Hayley has a real passion for working with children and nurturing their skills to help them grow.  

 Lauren has over 10 years of dance teaching experience and 8 years as a KS2 class teacher and PE/dance coach in primary schools. She holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Dance from Liverpool John Moores University and a PGCE in Secondary Dance from the University of Exeter. With experience in teaching ISTD Tap, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary and Jazz, Lauren also holds Level 1 BCA Cheer and AcroTrix certifications. She now teaches a range of styles across multiple dance schools, sharing her passion and experience with students of all ages. 

After graduating from Edge Hill University in 2022 with a BA Honours in Dance, Katie has taught at various dance schools across the country. With training in multiple styles, she brings a diverse skill set to her classes. Katie also works in primary schools, where she shares her love and passion for dance, inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Katie has a real love and passion for her job as a dance teacher and is thrilled to be on the pave team. 

 Talisha trained at Edge Hill University where she obtained a 1st class degree in dance and went on to graduate from the University of Chester with a Masters in Dance. She has worked with a number of well-known artists and companies including; Company Chameleon, Levantes Dance Theatre, Bettina Carpi and Vanhulle Dance Theatre. Talisha has also completed IDTA and ISTD examinations for a number of dance styles and now teaches to wide range of age groups. 

Courtney Henderson trained at the SA Performing Arts Centre in Newcastle Upon Tyne and graduated with a  Diploma in Performing Arts and an ATCL Trinity Teaching Diploma in Performing Arts (Speech and Drama). Courtney also attended the Act up North Acting School in Manchester in order to enhance her acting skills. To date Courtney has appeared in a range of TV and stage productions such as Beautiful, Six and Chicago as well as appearing in music videos and dance productions such as Queen and Moonwalker live at the O2 Academy in Newcastle.