Our Teachers
Passion. Creativity. Inspiration
Gemma
Gemma Davis
BA (Hons) Ballet Education, RAD RTS, ISTD (DDI)
Principal
Gemma has been teaching dance across Dorset and Hampshire for the past 9 years. As well as her dance qualifications, she is a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor.
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In 2020, she completed her degree in Ballet Education at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance in London.
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Gemma is also a professional choreographer and works regularly for theatrical production companies around the country.
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Recent Choreography credits include: Snow White (Tivoli Theatre), Cinderella (Tivoli Theatre), Aladdin (Weymouth Pavilion & Tivoli Theatre), Rapunzel (Weymouth Pavilion), Pirates of the Pavilion 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 (Weymouth Pavilion), Treasure Island (Barnfield Theatre, Exeter & Brixham Theatre), Cinderella (Weymouth Pavilion).
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Gemma also choreographs a very successful UK Touring pantomime which plays theatres up and down the country each year.
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She is also an accomplished Director, having overseen four professional pantomimes at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne - Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington and Cinderella.
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Future projects include choreographing Goldilocks & the Three Bears (Tivoli Theatre) and Cinderella (UK Tour).
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Gemma's passion for teaching is fueled by the joy she feels when her students achieve their goals - her enthusiasm, dedication and love for the art form inspires her students to meet their fullest potential.
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at Wilkes Academy
Chloe Davies
Teacher
Chloe began dancing at age 9 with Steppin’ Out Academy where she trained in various dance styles and took part in shows and dance competitions across England.
She completed her BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts at LeAF Studio School and in 2021 she began her training at Wilkes Academy where she studied a degree in Musical Theatre. Chloe has trained to a high standard in dance styles including Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Commercial, Contemporary and Acrobatics.
Credits include Ensemble in Dick Whittington (Lighthouse, Poole), Ensemble in Jack and the Beanstalk (Lighthouse, Poole), Ensemble in Happy Ever After (Lighthouse, Poole), Dancer/Ensemble in Cinderella (Wilkes Academy), Eva in Bring It On (Wilkes Academy), Acrobat/Ensemble in Pippin (Wilkes Academy).
Chloe loves to pass on her knowledge and inspire young performers to encourage them to be the best that they can be!
Chloe
Chloe
Chloe Harwood
BA (Hons) Ballet Education, RAD RTS, LRAD, ISTD
Teacher
Chloe began dancing at the age of 2, and at age 11 moved to New Forest School of Dance as a pupil in Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, commercial and Contemporary.
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In 2016 Chloe began her teacher training in I.S.T.D Diploma in dance Instruction in modern and tap whilst studying for her A-levels.
In 2018 Chloe began studying on the BA (hons) Ballet Education degree with the Royal Academy of Dance, and now holds a BA (hons) in Ballet Education and the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance, as well as being a Registered Teacher.
Chloe has continued her studying to complete her Diploma with the I.S.T.D in Ballet, Tap and Modern. As well has gained her Level 1 in Acrobatic Arts and is a Registered Teacher with Rosina Andrews Method.
She is looking forward to growing and sharing her knowledge with everyone
BA (Hons) Professional Dance & Musical Theatre
Lianha Cooke
Teacher
Training: Bird College Conservatoire of Dance and Musical Theatre
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Lianha has previously trained at the London Studio Centre Associate Programme and completed 5 years at the British Ballet Organisation.
Credits whilst training: Dancer in Jack and the Beanstalk (Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne), Dancer in 216 (Doreen Bird Foundation Theatre)
Stage credits include: Dance Captain in Cinderella (Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne), Nell in Oliver! (UK Tour, Southampton Mayflower), Ensemble in Sleeping Beauty (Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne), Ensemble in Aladdin (Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne), Ensemble in Cinderella (Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne).
TV & Film credits include: Downton Abbey, The Theory of Everything and The Imitation Game.
Lianha is delighted to be teaching at Blandford School of Dance.
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Lianha is currently working as a dancer on board AIDA Cosma - we are looking forward to her returning to teach in March 2025.
