Teachers

BA (HONS)

Ballet Education, LRAD,ARAD, RADrts, BASI Pilates

Growing up through the RAD grades at the Linda Mortimore School of Dance in Devon, Georgina discovered her love and desire for Classical ballet and expanded her dance genres to also study Tap, Modern and Jazz.

Georgina studied at the Royal Academy of Dance in London completing the Ba(HONS) Ballet Education and Licentriate teaching course. In September 2009 Georgina was given the opportunity to take over and found ‘The Georgina Weston Dance Academy’ in Orpington and has been working to grow and improve the school ever since.

“I believe in delivering the highest standard of dance teaching to meet and excel the requirements of todays young dancers.”

I have a realistic approach to dance and the performance world, catering for all types of student; whether that be a child with an interest in dance on a fun and social level, to the student that’s looking to excel and form a future career in this field and I aim to support and nurture each and every student to fulfil their true potential.

MA, BA (Hons) Ballet Education, LRAD, RADrts

Elena grew up in Cyprus and discovered her passion for dance when taking her first ballet class at the age of 5. Growing up she participated in a number of performances and dance seminars where she was trained in different dance styles.

In 2009, she was accepted at the Royal Academy of Dance where she completed her degree in Ballet Education as well as the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance. Elena decided to further her studies in dance and undertook the MA in Dance Cultures at the University of Surrey which she completed in September 2013, with Distinction. She currently lives and teaches in London and aspires to reinforce students’ expression and performance enjoyment.

BA(HONS) Ballet Education, LRAD, RADrts

Born and raised in Warwickshire Anaïs discovered her passion for dance at the early age of two and a half whilst training at the Grosvenor House School of Dance, under the direction of Sylvia Lorden. Keen to follow a career in dance she further enriched her training with the Pattinson Theatre Arts School. She has won trophies and medals at reputable festivals across the Midlands and has a background in ballet, tap, modern, lyrical and character.

Since moving to London to train at the Royal Academy of Dance headquarters, she has gained a first class honours in the BA (Hons) Ballet Education degree and attained the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance qualification. She is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher and is excited to transfer her skills to teaching the GWDA pupils.

Charis began her training at Monument Dance Centre in Stirling, Scotland. Training in RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap, ISTD Modern, Jazz and Contemporary. Eventually assisting and teaching at Monument before moving to Glasgow to train at The Dance School of Scotland’s Musical Theatre Course. Continuing her training, Charis then moved down to London to attend Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

Since graduating she has performed in theatre’s all over the UK and Germany as well as working on films and music videos.

Charis is a passionate dance and musical theatre teacher and choreographer and is always committed to help inspire creativity and increase confidence in her students.

She has recently completed her level 4 & 5 Teaching Diploma with The British Ballet Organisation.

Trained at Bird College, Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre

Emily has had a passion and love for dance from a very young age, having started dancing at the age of 3 at her local dance school. From there, she took her RAD vocational exams and IDTA exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern to a high level along with attending monthly associate programs at Midlands Ballet Associates and Chantry school. Whilst at her dance school, back home in Hull, she was lucky enough to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in the 2015 Dance Proms, as well as perform with the Royal Ballet Company as part of their ‘Take Flight’ campaign.

In 2018, at the age of 16, Emily successfully gained a place at Bird College, graduating in 2021 with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. Whilst training, Emily performed for the Mamma Mia Guiness World Record Press Release, in Betty Blue Eyes (Doreen Bird Foundation Theatre), as well as numerous college shows and showcases.

Emily likes to use all the knowledge she has learnt and experiences she has had to inspire and motivate the younger generations in her classes.

Marília began to fall in love with ballet at the age of two and a half at the Oficina do Movimento Academy in Lisbon, Portugal. After moving to London, she began attending classes at the RAD, completing all exams from Grade 1 through to Advanced 1. Her love for ballet and teaching grew as her teacher invited her to assist in the Primary classes, where she then realised how much she enjoyed teaching ballet.

After graduating at the RAD with a BA(Hons) Ballet Education and attaining the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance qualification, Marilia was invited to be a ballet teacher in a newly established school in Belgrade, Serbia, the Belgrade Centre for Ballet. She had the opportunity to be involved in their first ever show, the Nutcracker which was an incredible experience where she could share her passion and enthusiasm for teaching, helping the children with their choreographies and solos.

Marília strives to share her knowledge and love of dance with her students, motivating them to be the best dancers they can be.

I started ballet at the Crofton Infant School with the GWDA at the age of 5. This ignited my love for ballet dancing and enabled me to continue learning after school.

Around the age of 9, I began assisting Miss Georgina in her younger ballet classes as well as progressively completing RAD Examinations too. I started assisting in ballet classes at Bromley High School, as well as the Orpington studios and have been doing so for many years. My years of experience alongside our RAD qualified teachers have inspired me to continue with ballet as a career. Participating in several ballet productions with the GWDA and the English Youth Ballet enhanced my passion for performing and dancing ability further.

After completing my A Level examinations, I started the Ba(Hons) Ballet Education Degree course at the Royal Academy of Dance. I have now completed first year (Level 4), as well as Level 4 Licentiate of the RAD, and will be starting second year this term.

Miss Georgiana is a recent graduate at the Royal Academy of Dance where she achieved a BA(Hons) in Ballet Education and also Advanced 1 RAD. Alongside her RAD training she also studied BBO up to Advanced 1. Georgiana has performed as a dancer, singer and performer with the acclaimed Ballet Black Associates, Dance Warehouse, Proud cabaret, Garsington Opera, Fairfield Halls, Sadlers Wells and British Academy of International Arts in Kuwait. In 2020, Georgiana trained at the Royal Ballet on their Summer Programme. Georgiana is also a gymnast, also coaching gymnastics alongside her commitments as a dance teacher.

Growing up on the Isle of Wight, Ella had the opportunity to dance and perform from a young age. Following her training at the Nikki Cross School of Dance, Ella completed her Dance and Performing Arts training in Southampton and is well-versed in ballet, tap, modern, contemporary and musical theatre. She is now in her final year on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education degree course at The Royal Academy of Dance.
An experienced dance teacher, Ella has delivered both RAD and ISTD classes in ballet, tap and modern at all levels. She has also established Musical Theatre classes, successfully entering students into LAMDA exams and delivered 1-1 vocal coaching.
With her expertise extending beyond the classroom, she has performed in both amateur and professional productions ranging from Shakespeare, plays and musicals. Professional credits include a Royal Performance at the London Palladium, seasonal pantomimes, UK Pride and television.
Ella loves to share her knowledge and passion for dance with young learners and can’t wait to create memorable dance experiences for all the students at GWDA!