Telephone: 07812382081
Email:theatreworksperformingarts@gmail.com
Active Arts, Pool Road, Leicester, LE3 9GH
LEICESTER DANCE CLASSES
ABOUT THEATREWORKS
Welcome to TheatreWorks Performing Arts, a dance and performing arts school in central Leicester that believes in every child that joins our team.
With a focus on encouraging and supporting all our students to reach their full potential in a friendly and nurturing environment, TheatreWorks offers a unique blend of high quality dance training, delivered by experienced and qualified teachers in a professional and friendly atmosphere that supports and develops talent at both recreational and competitive level.
TheatreWorks Performing Arts is an established dance school that provides training in all aspects of dance and performing arts. Our Leicester based studios are fully equip with mirrors, dance flooring and safety equipment providing our students with an inspiring and safe space to thrive.
Our Leicester dance classes are delivered by our experienced staff who are dedicated to offering high-quality dance training to students of all ages and levels, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Classes focus on improving and developing dance technique and artistry, providing a solid foundation for dance in an environment that encourages every student to discover their strengths, build confidence and skills that will follow them into any career.
TheatreWorks offers syllabus classes in Ballet, Tap and Modern, along with structured classes in Musical Theatre, Commercial, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Pointe Work and Stretch, Strength and Flexibility.
Whether you are interested in learning new dance styles, improving your technique or building confidence, TheatreWorks Performing Arts has something to offer you.
Register for our classes today and get ready to discover your full potential as a dancer.
MEET THE TEAM
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Natalie Haywood
PRINCIPAL
Natalie started dancing at the age of 3 before training full time at London based performing arts schools and colleges, where she obtained her ISTD DDI teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern. Natalie is now working on her final two units to obtain DDE status. Natalie's professional credits include, company dancer 'Disney Chanel Kids Awards', young ballet dancer in the professional production of Little Mermaid, dancer in a feature film, an extra in Waterloo Road and published modelling assignments for magazines. She has over 18 years’ teaching experience within dance schools and educational environments. Her dance school credentials include teacher and choreographer roles at Accents’ Dance Studio, Canada and the Tamworth Academy of Dance. She also has extensive experience teaching at educational colleges operating within a regulated training framework, delivering Level 1 & 2 dance and performing arts courses at City College Coventry and North Warwickshire & Hinckley College. Her most recent role as Learning Coach with Leicester College sees her offering support to students to ensure they achieve their potential. She proudly holds qualifications in Teaching in Education, Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health, Understanding Autism and Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health First Aid. Natalie is passionate about providing a nurturing and inclusive environment and creating a safe space for all children and young people to learn to dance whilst building self-confidence and developing lifelong transferable skills. Her unique vision coupled with her extensive experience ensures all students who attend TheatreWorks have the opportunity to thrive under the guidance of professional, highly skilled teachers who focus on the wellbeing of the whole child, not just the dancer. Natalie is delighted to be principal of TheatreWorks, where she looks forward to providing high quality dance classes in Leicester and supporting her students to get the most out of their training. She believes that whatever a child’s motivation for joining the school, TheatreWorks can support them on every step of the journey.
Hannah Carr
RAD Ballet &
Progressing Ballet Technique.
Hannah is a classical ballet, modern dance and Progressing Ballet Technique teacher. Training at London Studio Centre, and the Royal Academy of Dance, Hannah holds a diploma in ISTD modern theatre dance, and is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, as well as being qualified in PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) and DDMIX (Darcey Bussell’s Diverse Dance Mix). Hannah began her dance training at a young age studying ballet, tap, modern dance and musical theatre. From here she auditioned for vocational schools, and begun her training at London Studio Centre on the Musical Theatre BA Hons course in 2012. However, ballet was always her passion, so gaining a scholarship on the Ballet Education course at the Royal Academy of Dance in 2013 has led to a career in teaching Ballet. This has led to numerous exciting opportunities, including holding one of the one hundred events in the world for the RAD centenary in 2020. Many of Hannah’s students have gone on to audition for the Royal Ballet Associates and the English National Ballet, and Hannah maintains consistently high grades from her students’ RAD ballet examinations. Alongside ballet teaching, Hannah is a secondary dance teacher for key stage three and four. Hannah believes in teaching good technique and discipline, as well as creating a fun and engaging learning environment in which students feel they are being supported. Hannah looks forward to teaching dance classes in central Leicester and joining the TheatreWorks faculty.
Elise Worrad
Lyrical, Contemporary & ISTD Intermediate
Tap & Modern
Elise grew up in Leicester and was trained at Pirouette Academy of Dance where she completed her advanced 2 ISTD exams in ballet, tap, modern and National. She is currently in the process of completing her DDE teaching qualifications in ballet, tap and modern. Elise trained at the prestigious Bird College in Sidcup where she gained her BA Hons in professional dance and musical theatre. Before going off to Bird, Elise competed successfully in dance competitions across the midlands and successfully won the midlands tap championships twice. Elise trained alongside Tap Attack for 8 years developing her tap skill and being taught by some of the best tap teachers in the UK. Elise realised after graduating that her passion for dance laid within teaching the up and coming generations of future dancers. In November 2022, she set up “Elise Jade Choreography” to showcase her passion for choreography and inspiring the upcoming generation of aspiring performers. Recently, Elise was part of a small group of teachers who accompanied 27 children to the Dance World Cup, where they proudly represented Team England. We're looking forward to taking more children to this prestigious event in the coming years. Elise cannot wait to join the TheatreWorks team and work with the talented students there.
Evie Glisen
TinyTwirlers & Tap Teachers
Coming soon.
Aaron Blackmore
Level 1, 2 and Adult Commercial.
Az Blackmore, professional dancer, choreographer and lecturer provides industry professional training in multiple styles. Az has built a wide portfolio of credits dancing for Pussycat Dolls, Jesy Nelson, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, X Factor, and many more. Az has a wealth of teaching experience across all abilities and age ranges, teaching for various schools across the UK. Az’s commercial classes focus on developing the commercial style in a nurturing environment that builds confidence whilst having fun.
Poppy Smallman
Musical Theatre
Poppy is currently undergoing professional performing arts training at Addict Dance Academy (2021-2026) and is currently enjoying the second year of her degree course. Poppy trained at a local dance school from a young age in multiple disciplines, including singing and acting, completing all her BTDA and RAD dance examinations as well as all 8 Lamda Examinations with Distinction Platinums. Poppys teaching career started at her local dance where she was an assistant in classes, teaching multiple styles across a wide age group. More recently, Poppy was appointed the role of ‘Lead Teacher of dance classes’ at Addict Dance Academy Youth. Poppy has been part of Tap Attack since 2021 and is excited to be representing Tap Attack as part of Team GB in the World Championships 2024! Poppy has a wealth of performance experience having played the roles of Elsa from Frozen, Oliver Twist, Rumpleteaser from CATS and Madonna in amateur productions. Poppy is excited to be embarking on her first professional contract as part of the cast of Peter Pan in Nottingham this Christmas! Poppy is a verified Spotify artist with two original songs published on the site created independently using live musical instrumentation and software. In her spare time Poppy enjoys gigging at professional events and venues.
Shaun Mcgregor
Cover Teacher &
Guest Choreographer
Coming soon.
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Emily Clarke
Cover Teacher
Acrobatic Arts & ProgressingBallet Technique
Daniela Fabbricatore
Guest Teacher & Choreographer
Daniela began her training at the Starlight Theatre School in Leicester. Here she worked through and her BTDA grades in Tap, Ballet, Modern Jazz and Lyrical. Daniela also competed in various competitions up to Championship Final level in various subjects. She is a 2 time national tap champion and a national Classical Greek champion. In 2017 Daniela continued her training at the prestigious Bird College gaining a First Class BA Hons Degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. Daniela has also notably trained with Tap Attack and Jack Evans Creative (previously hoofers uk). Upon graduation, Daniela achieved her Level 4 Certificate in Dance Teaching through the BTDA passed with Distinction 100%. She is also a registered teacher with acrobatic arts. Daniela has taught workshops, masterclasses and open classes to students across the United Kingdom and over seas including: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Canada. Some of Daniela's credits include; Bugsy Malone (Curve, Leicester), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Curve, Leicester), and various Pantomimes. Daniela has also appeared in and various Tap Dance Concept videos including ‘Bury a Friend’ choreographed by Kate Ivory Jordan which has nearly 2 Million views on Facebook alone! She also recently choreographed and performed ‘Jump Jive’ under the direction of Jack Evans. Daniella looks forward to teaching dance classes in central Leicester and joining the TheatreWorks faculty as a cover teacher.
Emily holds qualifications in Acrobatic Arts, Progressing Ballet Technique and Paediatric First Aid. Emily started dancing at the age of 2 at a local dance school where she trained extensively in ballet, tap, modern, acro and musical theatre. Emily has completed her RAD Ballet grades to Intermediate level as well as Intermediate IDTA Ballet and Modern. Emily has recently taken her Intermediate IDTA Ballet exam where she was awarded 95 marks and invited to attend the IDTA Ballet Awards. During her training Emily has performed in various shows with her dance school and competed successfuly in local dance festivals. Emily enjoys musical theatre and has been involved with various youth theatre productions including playing the role of Gretta in Sound of Music and Jasmine in Aladdin. Emily is now studying a Level 3 Btec in Muscial Theatre at ASA Theatre Arts where she will graduate in July 2025. Emily looks forward to teaching dance classes in central Leicester and joining the TheatreWorks faculty.
