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Debbie Cunningham

Head of Drama

BA (hons)

Debbie is the principal of The Drama Academy. She holds a teaching Diploma from The London College of Music as well as completing LAMDA qualifications and a BA (hons) degree from The University of Manchester. Debbie is an appointed LAMDA examiner and travels nationwide examining students in all subjects of the LAMDA syllabus. Her main passion is the development of Speech, Drama & communication in young people. She teaches students from age 3 to Adult in group and private sessions weekly up to Diploma level.

Louise Clarke

Head of Singing

BMus (hons), MA

Louise trained at the Royal College of Music & continued at the University of Cambridge. After finishing she went onto perform professionally in many venues across the UK and abroad, including multiple recordings for the BBC. Louise has recently completed a Masters in Theatre at Guildford School of Acting, with Distinction and is currently doing a research PhD there. As well as teaching at TDA Louise has been a vocal coach at Coventry Cathedral and conducted the University of Leicester Choral Society Louise believes in using multiple methods in her teaching, incorporating ideas from Bel Canto, Estill, CVT & Accent method.

Daisy Mason

OnStage Choreographer

Saturday Dance Teacher

BA (hons) Dance

In addition to a degree in dance Daisy also has QTS. She performed in various contemporary and modern dance shows during her time at university and after; often as dance captain or as a principal role. Daisy has worked freelance as a dance teacher in the local community, teaching people of all ages and abilities for a number of years.

Lauren Johnson

Cover Teacher

LAMDA Gold MT

Diploma (Level 3) Musical Theatre

Ellie Harvey

Head of Dance

BA (hons)

Ellie holds a First-Class honours Degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre from Bird College Conservatoire and was a member of the National Youth Theatre. She holds LAMDA Gold Medals in Acting, Musical Theatre & Verse and Prose. Ellie trained in all aspects of performing arts from a young age. She has performed in many productions in local & West End theatres as well as performing on National Television. Including backing dancing for Tinie Tempah and George Ezra. Ellie has just completed her PGCE at Leicester University.

Phoebie Bakewell

Performance & Dance Teacher

Diploma (level 4) Theatre Dance

BDTA (Level 3) Classical Ballet & Lyrical

Diploma (Level 3) Musical Theatre

LAMDA Gold Acting & MT

Phoebie has been dancing for many years, working her way through her qualifications whilst regularly performing with The Pantomime Company. She has performed in numerous shows, including the lead in Singing in the Rain and Jekyll & Hyde.

Ben Packer

Cover Teacher

Mountview Musical Theatre

MA Musical Theatre

Guidlford School of Acting

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