Meet the Staff
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June Pughe F.B.B.O: Principal
June Pughe has been the principal of the Allesley School of Dance for almost fifty years and is a well-known and distinguished teacher, fully registered in all disciplines with the Dance Council of Great Britain. The school is registered with the Governments Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). She is a trustee and board member of the British Ballet Organization and has recently devised a syllabus for pre-school children which has proved to be extremely successful and is being used as a training system in U.K. , Europe, Australia and the Far East . |
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Lizzie Pearce: Tap, Musical theatre, Piano and Singing tuition
Lizzie trained with June Pughe gaining teaching associates in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. She then completed her dance training with June Glennie in Norwich. Lizzie studied Piano with Caroline Tailby in Birmingham and Peter Gellhorn in London. On completing her dance and music training she became a professional dancer and singer performing all over the world. Before retiring from professional theatre to start a family, Lizzie was Entertainments and Social Director for Radisson Diamond Cruise Line. In addition to her wonderful singing voice, Lizzie's talents as a professional pianist have made her Musical theatre classes inspirational and her recent productions at Stratford Memorial Theatre not only gave great delight to her students but produced standing ovations from the audience. Lizzie is the proud mother of Molly aged 7 years and Alfie aged 3 years. |
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Amanda Lavin
Amanda Lavin teaches Jazz at Allesley. We feel privileged that Amanda has joined our team. Amanda’s classes are very special. The music which she takes much time preparing is inspiring and fun to move to. The choreography which Amanda produces is also clever and inspiring.
Amanda is an experienced and successful performer. She has experience in Musical Theatre, Pantomime, Variety Shows, TV/Film Commercials and Fashion shows - etc etc. Amanda has performed at a high level in many parts of the world.
Amanda now lives with her partner Alan in an idyllic cottage on the lovely Coombe Estate. Alan and Amanda are restoring their home and Amanda is certainly a lady of many talents - we welcome her warmly to Allesley. |
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Jo Denham
Jo was an amazing child dancer,winning All England Dancer of the Year, and several other prestigious dance and choreographic awards including Paul Clarke Memorial Award, Stella Mann Bursary, The John Field Award and the English Ballet Championships. At 16 years of age she went to the Royal Ballet School and appeared with the Royal Ballet Company at the Birmingham Hippodrome and Covent Garden . She also studied Jazz and other commercial styles of dance at London Studio Centre. Sadly injury terminated what would have undoubtedly have been a glittering career. However, Jo had another string to her bow – choreography and teaching and has since founded a Youth Dance Company in London and is in great demand throughout the country – teaching for the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain and of course at Allesley School of Dance.
Jo says, “The kids at Allesley School of Dance are great, it is a privilege to work with children who want to learn rather than those who are forced to. Since teaching here I have been made to feel very welcome by everyone involved. I am thoroughly enjoying working with everyone both from a teaching and choreographic perspective. The school is a credit to June Pughe who deserves all the success it brings her! |
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Geoff David : Choreographer and Guest Teacher
Geoff has appeared in a variety of West End productions. His career began with Cats playing Skimble Shanks and Mungo Jerry. Since then his credits include: Bobby in A Chorus Line, Judas in Godspell, Annas in Jesus Christ Superstar, Divorce Me Darling and the lead player in Pippin.
Geoff was a member of the international vocal harmony group Stutz Bear Cats and he toured with Cliff Richard in Heathcliff, playing the Parson. Film and TV credits include The Hot Shoe Show, Monty Python's Meaning of Life and A Night on the Town. His expertise and versatility is truly a great asset to the Allesley team and his wonderful production numbers involve many members of the school and are always nothing short of spectacular. |
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