EMMA - FOUNDER, ACTING & MUSIC TUTOR
Emma is an actor, director, writer and teacher who founded Step On Stage in 2005. Emma graduated from The University of London and Central School of Speech and Drama and has worked in theatres and education for the last 18 years. She is deeply passionate about the performing arts and the benefits it can hold for young people. She has directed over 100 productions for young people and adults and been involved in over 30 others in varying roles! Credits are too numerous to mention but favourite productions have been Look Back In Anger (Electric Theatre, Guildford), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Farnham Shakespeare Festival), After The Dance (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford), Edward II (Rose Theatre Bankside), The Merchant of Venice (Riverside Studios), Midsummer Nights Dream (Richmond Theatre), The Edelweiss Pirates (Bush Theatre), Les Liaisons Dangereuse (Electric Theatre Guildford), My Hearts A Suitcase (Mill Studio Guildford), The Willow Pattern (Lyric Theatre Hammersmith).
Emma loves teaching all aspects of the performing arts but she specialises in directing & devising, acting technique, playwriting and classical acting. She has taught in primary and secondary schools as well as numerous youth theatres and companies. Emma also teaches privately and has prepared students for LAMDA and ABRSM examinations for 18 years. Students have gained Drama scholarships to St Georges Weybridge, St Catherines Twickenham, Prior' s Field Godalming and gained places at Webber Douglas and Arts Educational Schools.
Emma also writes and regularly writes for young people and youth theatres and is a LAMDA examiner. She has recently had work published for LAMDA and is currently working on a children's books and a handbook for teachers.
Emma is an actor, director, writer and teacher who founded Step On Stage in 2005. Emma graduated from The University of London and Central School of Speech and Drama and has worked in theatres and education for the last 18 years. She is deeply passionate about the performing arts and the benefits it can hold for young people. She has directed over 100 productions for young people and adults and been involved in over 30 others in varying roles! Credits are too numerous to mention but favourite productions have been Look Back In Anger (Electric Theatre, Guildford), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Farnham Shakespeare Festival), After The Dance (Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford), Edward II (Rose Theatre Bankside), The Merchant of Venice (Riverside Studios), Midsummer Nights Dream (Richmond Theatre), The Edelweiss Pirates (Bush Theatre), Les Liaisons Dangereuse (Electric Theatre Guildford), My Hearts A Suitcase (Mill Studio Guildford), The Willow Pattern (Lyric Theatre Hammersmith).
Emma loves teaching all aspects of the performing arts but she specialises in directing & devising, acting technique, playwriting and classical acting. She has taught in primary and secondary schools as well as numerous youth theatres and companies. Emma also teaches privately and has prepared students for LAMDA and ABRSM examinations for 18 years. Students have gained Drama scholarships to St Georges Weybridge, St Catherines Twickenham, Prior' s Field Godalming and gained places at Webber Douglas and Arts Educational Schools.
Emma also writes and regularly writes for young people and youth theatres and is a LAMDA examiner. She has recently had work published for LAMDA and is currently working on a children's books and a handbook for teachers.
ALICE - DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE
Alice began dancing at the age of two and continued her training when she moved to Hong Kong two years later. She has trained extensively in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, while completing her RAD Ballet exams, and ISTD Tap and Modern exams gaining Distinctions throughout. At 16 she was accepted to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts as a full time Ballet student where she gained a Diploma in Dance, before returning to the UK to attend the Guildford School of Acting where she has recently graduated with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre. Some of Alice’s credits include playing Ivy Smith in On The Town (Ivy Arts Centre) , Ariel Moore inFootloose, (HKAPA) and Gabriella Montez in High School Musical 2! (HKAPA) She has also filmed for nine television shows aired in Hong Kong and performed with the Hong Kong Ballet Company, as well as performing as a dancer at Hong Kong Disneyland for two summers. Alice has over four years of teaching experience and loves watching children improve and develop their passion for the performing arts.
Alice began dancing at the age of two and continued her training when she moved to Hong Kong two years later. She has trained extensively in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, while completing her RAD Ballet exams, and ISTD Tap and Modern exams gaining Distinctions throughout. At 16 she was accepted to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts as a full time Ballet student where she gained a Diploma in Dance, before returning to the UK to attend the Guildford School of Acting where she has recently graduated with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre. Some of Alice’s credits include playing Ivy Smith in On The Town (Ivy Arts Centre) , Ariel Moore inFootloose, (HKAPA) and Gabriella Montez in High School Musical 2! (HKAPA) She has also filmed for nine television shows aired in Hong Kong and performed with the Hong Kong Ballet Company, as well as performing as a dancer at Hong Kong Disneyland for two summers. Alice has over four years of teaching experience and loves watching children improve and develop their passion for the performing arts.
MARIA - ACTING & MINI MUSICAL THEATRE TUTOR
Maria studied a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London before training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Maria began assisting Emma during her A levels and now teaches the Mini's musical theatre classes on a Saturday as well as Drama and private LAMDA lessons during the week. When Maria is not teaching she can usually be found cavorting on a stage or in front of a camera somewhere. Recent credits include Paulina in Comfortably Dumb (Film), Francesca in The Cock Lane Poltergeist (Theatre), Tibet Talkapace in Ralph Roister Doister (Theatre), Annabelle in Her Time (Film) and Mary Berry in Tales of The Ripper (Film).
Maria studied a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London before training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Maria began assisting Emma during her A levels and now teaches the Mini's musical theatre classes on a Saturday as well as Drama and private LAMDA lessons during the week. When Maria is not teaching she can usually be found cavorting on a stage or in front of a camera somewhere. Recent credits include Paulina in Comfortably Dumb (Film), Francesca in The Cock Lane Poltergeist (Theatre), Tibet Talkapace in Ralph Roister Doister (Theatre), Annabelle in Her Time (Film) and Mary Berry in Tales of The Ripper (Film).
TOM - ACTING & MUSIC
Tom has recently graduated from the Guildford School of Acting where he studied a BA (hons) in Musical Theatre. Since the age of two, Tom has been singing and performing at prestigious venues throughout the country. With a 1st class Honours degree, Tom is well-equipped to lead on all areas of performance.
Achieving Grade 8 Voice with ABRSM himself, coupled with his experience from a young age, he is able to fully empathise with the needs of pupils. Tom has also obtained Grade 8 Piano, Music Theory & also plays the Drums & Guitar.
Tom has vast experience in all genres of singing and can therefore draw upon techniques of Classical, Musical Theatre & Contemporary/Pop singing. Having been a pupil at stage schools & theatre companies himself, Tom understands how to produce hard-working pupils whilst having lots of fun.
Tom enjoys working with a variety of abilities, and also provides individual sessions. Tom is passionate about targeting the specific needs of a pupil ensuring continuous development of the Voice.
Tom has recently been on a UK tour with Classical Brit Award Winners 'Only Men Aloud' and is thrilled to be back with the children at Step on Stage.
Tom has recently graduated from the Guildford School of Acting where he studied a BA (hons) in Musical Theatre. Since the age of two, Tom has been singing and performing at prestigious venues throughout the country. With a 1st class Honours degree, Tom is well-equipped to lead on all areas of performance.
Achieving Grade 8 Voice with ABRSM himself, coupled with his experience from a young age, he is able to fully empathise with the needs of pupils. Tom has also obtained Grade 8 Piano, Music Theory & also plays the Drums & Guitar.
Tom has vast experience in all genres of singing and can therefore draw upon techniques of Classical, Musical Theatre & Contemporary/Pop singing. Having been a pupil at stage schools & theatre companies himself, Tom understands how to produce hard-working pupils whilst having lots of fun.
Tom enjoys working with a variety of abilities, and also provides individual sessions. Tom is passionate about targeting the specific needs of a pupil ensuring continuous development of the Voice.
Tom has recently been on a UK tour with Classical Brit Award Winners 'Only Men Aloud' and is thrilled to be back with the children at Step on Stage.
KATE - DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHER
Kate started dancing at the age of 3 where she attended the Arts Educational Saturday school taking part in weekly dance classes in RAD Ballet which lead to a charity dance performance at the Royal Albert Hall. She went on to gain a place at Sylvia Young in 1999-2000 where she trained in all styles of dance including jazz and tap as well as singing and drama. In 2000-2006 she went on to attend The Arts Educational School in Chiswick where she continued to develop her dance skills in Contemporary dance, Jazz, ISTD Modern, ISTD Tap, Ballet and performance skills in the annual music concerts, dance shows, carol concerts and musical theatre shows. Kate also took part in the choreographic platforms, and winning the award in 2005 allowed her to perform her own work at the annual Arts Educational Prize Giving. In 2008 Kate gained a place at Performance Preparation Academy where she continued to expand her dance and musical theatre training. Classes included audition practice for musical theatre shows as well as singing, drama and dance workshops, and in 2012 she was privileged to take part in the Olympics closing ceremony. After an injury Kate went on to gain her DDE ballet with the ISTD giving her an in-depth knowledge of how to teach and perform the genre specifics as well as how ballet has been influenced and developed. She has trained pupils for many ballet exams with a 100% pass rate and she has developed a massive love of teaching and seeing pupils grow and improve.
Kate started dancing at the age of 3 where she attended the Arts Educational Saturday school taking part in weekly dance classes in RAD Ballet which lead to a charity dance performance at the Royal Albert Hall. She went on to gain a place at Sylvia Young in 1999-2000 where she trained in all styles of dance including jazz and tap as well as singing and drama. In 2000-2006 she went on to attend The Arts Educational School in Chiswick where she continued to develop her dance skills in Contemporary dance, Jazz, ISTD Modern, ISTD Tap, Ballet and performance skills in the annual music concerts, dance shows, carol concerts and musical theatre shows. Kate also took part in the choreographic platforms, and winning the award in 2005 allowed her to perform her own work at the annual Arts Educational Prize Giving. In 2008 Kate gained a place at Performance Preparation Academy where she continued to expand her dance and musical theatre training. Classes included audition practice for musical theatre shows as well as singing, drama and dance workshops, and in 2012 she was privileged to take part in the Olympics closing ceremony. After an injury Kate went on to gain her DDE ballet with the ISTD giving her an in-depth knowledge of how to teach and perform the genre specifics as well as how ballet has been influenced and developed. She has trained pupils for many ballet exams with a 100% pass rate and she has developed a massive love of teaching and seeing pupils grow and improve.
