MEET THE STAFF...

PRINCIPAL, CHOREOGRAPHER, DIRECTOR, DANCE, DRAMA & SINGING TEACHER: ALEXANDRA HUGHES (Miss Alex) A.B.A.T.D (Stage), CDMA Intl.

Alexandra began her dance training at the age of 3 at the Celia Raye School of Dancing. At the age of 10 she transferred to the Ford School of Dance where she continued to Senior level under Linda Ford. Following a Performing Arts course at college she accepted her first teaching position at the Point The Way Ballet School. She then went on to teach for TheatreTrain and became Choreographer and Assistant Director of the NODA London Youth Group. Alexandra choreographed, directed and musically directed a number of pantomimes and musicals before gaining her teaching qualifications with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing. She established ASPA in October 2000 (after being qualified for just a month!) in order to train and prepare children and young adults for the wonderful world of performing arts. She was classically trained in singing by Miss Anne Pooley and is also qualified to enter students for drama exams with CDMA Intl. Alexandra is a firm believer of self-discipline and respect and runs a tight ship although she feels that learning through fun and the enjoyment of performing is what really helps the students to develop. She hopes that all of her students will learn to love to perform as much as she does.

ASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL: VIVIENNE COLLINS (Miss Viv)

Viv is Alexandra's 'right-hand-man' and also her long suffering mother! She is in charge of all ASPA administration as well as making costumes with Carole Cue for all ASPA performances. Production assistant, prompt, chaperone, advisor and much more, her helpfulness, professionalism and experience make her a well-liked and highly respected member of the team. Miss Viv is your first port of call should you have any questions regarding ASPA.

DANCE TEACHER: NATALIE CUE (Miss Natalie)

Natalie also studied dance at the Ford School from the tender age of two right up into her early twenties. She is an experienced musical theatre performer as well with numerous musicals and pantomimes to her credit. Loud, enthusiastic and bubbly, Miss Natalie makes everyone want to jump to the beat!

DANCE TEACHER: RACHEL CROSS (Miss Rachel)

Rachel trained at Colin’s Performing Arts and has her teaching certificate with the BATD as well as a BTEC in Sports and Fitness and a degree in Psychology. Calm, understanding and approachable, Miss Rachel is loved by students (and parents!) of all ages.

OTHER STAFF

HEAD GIRL - (Miss) ELENA TUCK
DEP. HEAD GIRL - (Miss) AINE O'GRADY
TRAINEE TEACHERS - MISS JESSICA, MISS ELENA, MISS KATIE & MISS AINE.
JUNIOR HEAD BOY - JOSHUA HUGHES
JUNIOR HEAD GIRL - GEORGIE BAKER
BUSINESS MANAGER – NOEL COLLINS
TECHNICAL MANAGER – PETER HERRING