TEACHERS
SARAH WALKER
PRINCIPAL
Sarah started dancing at Grayes School of Dance, Carshalton, Surrey and was taught by Cathy Stevens. At 16 she went to train at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey, leaving at 19 with a Diploma in Musical Theatre and ISTD Teaching Qualifications in Ballet and Modern. She performed in many pantomimes, summer seasons and trade shows all over the country, along with teaching at various schools.
Her dream was always to perform in London's West End and after years of hard work, many knock backs and sheer determination her dream came true when she was offered a part in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the world famous London Palladium, performing with Michael Ball, Gary Wilmot, Jason Donavan and Christopher Biggins to name a few. After two and a half years there she went on to play Rumpleteaser in Cats on the UK and European tour. Finally, she was lucky enough to be awarded a part in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat alongside Lee Mead at the Adelphi Theatre on The Strand.
Whilst performing as a professional dancer Sarah taught many workshops at various schools, including Pineapple Dance Studios.
Sarah has now been teaching full time since 2008 and loves every moment of it. She aims to pass all her experiences on to all the children she teaches and to encourage every child in the same way.
LILY WEBB
HOLY CROSS AND CROYDON HIGH TEACHER
Lily started dancing since when she was 3 years old at Del Toro School of Dance, where she grew up in Carshalton, Surrey. After completing GCSE and A-level Dance through secondary school, at 18 Lily then went on to train professionally at The Centre Performing Arts College in Maidstone, Kent. She completed her 3 years of training and gained her Diploma in Musical Theatre Performance. Whilst training, she found her love for teaching and is now a fully qualified ISTD Dance Teacher.
She continues to share her love for dancing and performing through teaching with children of all ages and abilities.
MEGAN STEER
COVER TEACHER
Megan began dancing aged 3 at Banstead Academy of Performing Arts, training in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Disco, Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre. After completing her GCSE and A-Level dance qualifications, she then continued her training at Middlesex University, graduating with First Class BA(Hons) in Dance Performance in 2018.
Megan has performed and taught at prestigious locations such as Move It Dance and Performing Arts Show, Artsdepot Theatre London and Barnet's Unity Festival of Faith and Culture. She aspires to keep performing and teaching with Bright and Brisé.
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KIRSTY BROWN
COVER TEACHER
Kirsty started dancing when she was four years old at Willow School of Dance and later Del Toro School of Dance, studying ballet, tap, jazz, freestyle, contemporary and musical theatre. She later went on to train professionally at Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance, graduating in 2015 with a BA(Hons) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre.
Since graduating Kirsty's credits include a national TV advertising campaign for Natwest and she is currently working for Chessington World of Adventures Resort, appearing in their seasonal theatre shows.
BECKY GREEN
CROYDON HIGH COVER TEACHER
Becky began dancing at the age of 3 and fell in love with it. Ballet being her favourite, the contradiction of artistry and the mechanics of the technique has always intrigued her and Becky feels strongly that ballet should be accessible to all who want to experience it.
Becky gained her teaching qualifications under the guidance of Del Toro School of Dance.
Becky is a grass roots teacher, who has been teaching since 2003 (babies to adults) in a number of recreational and private schools in Surrey, all in the role of ISTD Ballet Teacher. A busy role which sees students prepared and entered for examinations, shows and other performance opportunities.
Becky is delighted to be teaching for Bright and Brise and looks forward to sharing her love of dance with all the students.