Gemma Payne
Dynamic – Emotive – Captivating ABOUT Gemma trained at The Royal Ballet Upper School and went on to complete her training at Central School of Ballet School. Notable performance credits include Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures for 11 years and Gothenburg Ballet in Sweden. Gemma received a distinction for a Masters of Arts Choreography degree in 2018 through Central School of…
Leila Iman Jassal
Provocative – Meaty – Political ABOUT Leila graduated from Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in 2015 and since then has moved into the world of contemporary dance and physical theatre. Her work focuses on the relationship between dance, bodies and politics. Upon completing her dance studies from Middlesex University and The University of Malta in 2018 with the Rosemary…
Suzie Curran
Musicality – Visual – Imaginative ABOUT Suzie hails from Cambridge and joined the NYMT in 2012. Later she trained at Laine Theatre Arts. She was student ambassador for the McOnie Company and was an intern on their production of Drunk ( Bridewell Theatre). During lockdown she taught for Magnetic Movement and created Suzie’s FitMix on Instagram Live. Performing credits include…
Sam Stanley
Story-led – Inclusive – Nostalgic ABOUT Sam graduated from Bird College in 2010. He has travelled the world working in theatre, TV and film ever since. He has a creative mindset and a passion for choreography. He has worked with artists such as Cryptic Monkey and AJ Pritchard alongside choreographing for Raymond Gubbay, The Greatest Dancer, Thursford Christmas Spectacular and…
Rachel Sargent
Energetic – Exciting – Creative ABOUT Rachel trained at Laine Theatre Arts and went on to perform in London’s West End both understudying and playing leading roles in shows such as Mamma Mia and Hairspray. After the birth of her first son she began teaching and choreographing for London’s top theatre schools such as Laines, PPA, GSA and many more.…
Monica Nicolaides
Physical – Intricate – Fluid ABOUT Monica studied at Chichester University and Laban. She has worked extensively both as a performer in productions such as Swan lake (BRB), London Olympics Closing Ceremony and Man From Uncle (feature film) and as a choreographer and movement director. Her choreographic portfolio includes commissions by Ryedale Festival Opera, BMA, Homs Arthaus, Peregrina EnChantica, Third…
Harry Fulleylove
Musicality – Adaptability – Versatility ABOUT Harry trained at Elmhurst Ballet School, Tap Attack Associates and Middlesex University. He has worked in a variety of capacities within the arts and education sectors including with Dancing Strong Movement Lab, Cornerstone Arts, One Dance UK and the Royal Opera House. His choreographic practice centres around full-bodied movement and collaboration. His work has…
George Lyons
Narrative driven – Responsive – Collaborative ABOUT George trained at Laine Theatre Arts graduating in 2018 with a first-class honours degree. At the end of his training, he was awarded the ‘Theatre Cup’ which is presented to the student considered ‘most likely to make an impact on the industry’ as a result of his choreographic talent. George has worked both…
Charise Renouf
Powerful, Invigorating, Inspirational ABOUT Charise trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Her performing credits include working as a dance captain and assistant multiple times on productions such as The Phantom Of The Opera (West End), Thursford Christmas Spectacular, CBeebies a nd 42nd Street. She teaches classical ballet and jazz at London’s top top theatre schools and has her own class at…
Cameron MacDonald
Energetic – Dynamic – Story Driven ABOUT Cameron has worked extensively both in the UK and abroad for the past 10 years. He is committed to continuing his efforts to give back to underfunded and underrepresented aspiring artists. Work includes: a portfolio of work for Royal Caribbean including Mamma Mia and their in-house shows Blue Planet and Spooktacular. Tui Holiday…