Rae Piper - BSc (1st Class Hons), A.I.D.T.A
School Director and Principal
Co-Artistic Director, Chantry Dance
School Director and Principal
Co-Artistic Director, Chantry Dance
PERFORMER
Rae has performed in theatre for over 20 years in many productions. Selected credits include:
Rae is also a former international aerialist and contortionist, performing at venues such as Café de Paris, The Spotlight Summer Ball, NCL’s Norwegian Dawn and Sun, and for corporate clients including Nikon, Canon, Gymbox and Magic TV.
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Rae is co-Artistic Director of Chantry Dance, and works collaboratively with fellow co-Artistic Director, Paul Chantry, to create ballets as a principal dancer.
Outside of Chantry Dance, Rae works in a choreographic partnership with Paul Chantry. Together they have choreographed numerous productions. Selected credits include:
WINNER – “Best Home Produced Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards 2017
WINNER – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards 2018
NOMINATED – “Best Touring Play”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Young People’s Theatre Production”, UK THEATRE AWARDS
FILM PRODUCER:
Rae is also an award-winning film Producer, having produced and starred in the 2021 film 'Whoever You Are' which has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including Best Producer, Best Experimental Short, and Best Screendance.
TEACHER:
Rae holds a BSc (1st Class Hons) from The University of Birmingham in Sport and Exercise Sciences, and was winner of the Chancellor's Award for academic achievement. She is a qualified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor, and Associate teacher of the International Dance Teachers’ Association with enhanced DBS check and full PLI. Rae has taught at many of the top UK vocational schools and international events, including:
Rae has performed in theatre for over 20 years in many productions. Selected credits include:
- ‘Love Never Dies’ - Acrobatics Captain and Swing, original cast (Really Useful Group, Adelphi Theatre, West End)
- 'INXILE - The Trail of Tears '-The Black Virgin (Álvaro Restrepo, LBS, Sadler’s Wells)
- 'Our House' - Mrs Pressman/Ensemble (Pimlico Opera)
- ‘Encore Mr Producer!’ – featured singer/dancer (Cameron Mackintosh & Jean Ann Ryan Productions)
- 'Ballo in Maschera’- Featured dancer and Assistant Choreographer (Royal Opera House).
Rae is also a former international aerialist and contortionist, performing at venues such as Café de Paris, The Spotlight Summer Ball, NCL’s Norwegian Dawn and Sun, and for corporate clients including Nikon, Canon, Gymbox and Magic TV.
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Rae is co-Artistic Director of Chantry Dance, and works collaboratively with fellow co-Artistic Director, Paul Chantry, to create ballets as a principal dancer.
Outside of Chantry Dance, Rae works in a choreographic partnership with Paul Chantry. Together they have choreographed numerous productions. Selected credits include:
- 'Gangsta Granny’ for David Walliams and Birmingham Stage Company (Two UK tours, The Garrick Theatre, West End and The Harold Pinter Theatre, West End)
WINNER – “Best Home Produced Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards 2017
WINNER – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards 2018
NOMINATED – “Best Touring Play”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Young People’s Theatre Production”, UK THEATRE AWARDS
- Billionaire Boy for David Walliams and Birmingham Stage Company (UK Tour)
- 'Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians' (UK Tour)
- 'Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas' (The Lowry Salford, Birmingham Old Rep, Derby Theatre & UK Tour)
- 'Peter Pan', 'Jack and the Beanstalk' & 'Beauty and the Beast' for Little Wolf Entertainment (Derby Arena)
- 'Peter Pan' (Greenwich Theatre)
- 'Cinderella' (Greenwich Theatre)
- 'The Last Days of Mankind' UK Premiere (Bristol Old Vic Theatre Royal)
- 'Sister Act' and 'Our House' starring Suggs from Madness (Pimlico Opera)
- 'The Merry Widow' and 'Die Fledermaus' for the Philharmonia Orchestra & John Wilson (The Royal Festival Hall )
- 'The Queen of Spades' Assistant revival director (Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma).
- 'Gloria - a pigtale' for Mahogany Opera Group (Royal Opera House Linbury Studio Theatre, Buxton Opera Festival, Bregenz Opera Festival)
- 'Shadowbox' for BESIX and performed for the Prince of Belgium.
FILM PRODUCER:
Rae is also an award-winning film Producer, having produced and starred in the 2021 film 'Whoever You Are' which has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including Best Producer, Best Experimental Short, and Best Screendance.
TEACHER:
Rae holds a BSc (1st Class Hons) from The University of Birmingham in Sport and Exercise Sciences, and was winner of the Chancellor's Award for academic achievement. She is a qualified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor, and Associate teacher of the International Dance Teachers’ Association with enhanced DBS check and full PLI. Rae has taught at many of the top UK vocational schools and international events, including:
- Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
- Elmhurst Ballet School
- English National Ballet School
- Central School of Ballet
- Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- MOVE IT
- Art Studio Danza – Italy
Paul Chantry
Deputy Director of School
Co-Artistic Director, Chantry Dance
Deputy Director of School
Co-Artistic Director, Chantry Dance
PERFORMER:
Paul has worked with many notable choreographers throughout his career including Gillian Lynne, David Bintley, David Fielding and Laurent Cavanna. He was a founder member of Newcastle-based Dora Frankel Dance. Selected credits include:
- 'Apollon' in ‘Eternal Damnation to Sancho and Sanchez’, Javier De Frutos (Sadler’s Wells and European tour)
- ‘The Most Incredible Thing’ for Javier De Frutos and The Pet Shop Boys, original and revival casts (Sadler’s Wells and European Tour)
- 'Ballo in Maschera’- Featured dancer and Assistant Choreographer (Royal Opera House)
- ‘Tales of Hoffman’ (English National Opera)
- ‘La Traviata’ Featured dancer (Grange Park Opera)
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Paul is co-Artistic Director of Chantry Dance, and was responsible for the creation of their debut performance at Sadler's Wells, which was the creation of 5 pieces commissioned for the Chinese Calligraphy, Music and Dance Concert. This high-profile debut occurred within 3 months of Chantry Dance's formation. Following this, Paul has gone on to create full narrative works as well as abstract/thematic pieces for Chantry Dance, but finding his passion lies in story-telling.
Outside of Chantry Dance, Paul works in a choreographic partnership with Rae Piper. Together they have choreographed numerous productions. Selected credits include:
- 'Gangsta Granny’ for David Walliams and Birmingham Stage Company (Two UK tours, The Garrick Theatre, West End and The Harold Pinter Theatre, West End)
WINNER – “Best Home Produced Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards 2017
WINNER – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards 2018
NOMINATED – “Best Touring Play”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Young People’s Theatre Production”, UK THEATRE AWARDS
- Billionaire Boy for David Walliams and Birmingham Stage Company (UK Tour)
- 'Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians' (UK Tour)
- ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’ (Birmingham Old Rep & UK Tour)
- 'The Last Days of Mankind' UK Premiere (Bristol Old Vic Theatre Royal)
- 'Peter Pan' (Greenwich Theatre)
- 'Cinderella' (Greenwich Theatre)
- ‘Glengarry, Glen Ross’ (Ustinov Studio, Bath Theatre Royal)
- 'The Merry Widow' and 'Die Fledermaus' with the Philharmonia Orchestra and John Wilson (The Royal Festival Hall )
- 'The Queen of Spades' Revival choreo. for Lucy Burge (Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma).
- Anyone For Tea’ for Les Enfants Terrible (Lyric Hammersmith, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, Watford Palace Theatre and Latitude Festival)
FILM PRODUCER:
Paul is also an award-winning film Producer, having produced and starred in the 2021 film 'Whoever You Are' which has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including Best Producer, Best Experimental Short, and Best Screendance.
TEACHER:
Paul is qualified with the International Dance Teachers’ Association with a Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Dance. He is an experienced teacher with enhanced DBS check and full PLI who has taught at many of the top UK dance studios, vocational schools and international events, including:
- Pineapple Dance Studios
- Danceworks
- Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
- Elmhurst Ballet School
- English National Ballet School
- Central School of Ballet
- Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- MOVE IT
- Art Studio Danza – Italy
Gail Gordon - M.I.D.T.A
Associate Director
Dance Director, Chantry Dance
Associate Director
Dance Director, Chantry Dance
PERFORMER:
Gail has enjoyed over 50 years in showbusiness, working as an actress, dancer, acrobat, choreographer and teacher.
In her early years she toured the world with her solo contortion act, performing at the most notable national and international cabaret clubs, and as a guest artist at prestigious venues such as The Royal Albert Hall.
Gail completed numerous world tours with her solo act, including tours of Asia & the Middle East.
She also worked on television both in the UK and internationally. Back in UK she worked with notable TV personalities including Ken Dodd, Les Dawson, Lionel Blair and Bruce Forsythe.
CHOREOGRAPHER:
After this multifaceted performance career, Gail turned to choreography. She has choreographed shows for regional theatres throughout the UK including the Bristol Old Vic, Bath Theatre Royal and The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham.
Gail also choreographed the Olivier-winning production of ‘Judy’ which played at The Strand Theatre in the West End.
Gail was Head of Dance and Movement at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School for 30 years before joining Chantry Dance Company. She has directed and choreographed numerous productions for BOVTS including:
- Salad Days
- Romeo and Juliet
- The Threepenny Opera
- An American Clock
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Company
- Side by Side by Sondheim
TEACHER:
Gail is a qualified Member of the International Dance Teachers’ Association, with enhanced DBS check and full Public Liability Insurance.
As well as being Head of Dance and Movement at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she was also the former principal of the prestigious Bristol dance school, Acrodance 2000 – a school which won multiple awards at the All England Dance National Finals.
Students who have passed through Gail’s hands include:
- Joanna Riding (Witches of Eastwick, Umrellas of Cherbourg)
- Helen Baxendale (Friends)
- Louise Plowright (Mama Mia! Eastenders)
- Raza Jaffrey (Bombay Dreams)
- Olivia Colman (Broadchurch et al. – 3 BAFTAS, 1 Golden Globe)
David Beer
Associate Principal
Assistant Director, Chantry Dance
Associate Principal
Assistant Director, Chantry Dance
PERFORMER:
David trained in classical ballet from an early age and graduated from the Laban Centre in 2007 with a BA Hons in Dance Theatre.
While studying and after graduating David spent time in America where he performed and choreographed for Burklyn Ballet Theatre.He also performed touring works across the USA and at the famous Joyce Soho Theatre in New York with Denver based modern dance company Kim Robards Dance.
David has also worked with companies including:
- Secret Cinema
- Gleich Dances
- Aegis Live Arts
CHOREOGRAPHER:
David founded Collisions Dance Company in the UK in 2008. The company presented work in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe three times. David’s choreography has also been presented in London at the Actors' Church in Covent Garden, and Resolutions at The Place. Recently he has also collaborated with Lush Cosmetics and Gorilla Perfume, choreographing and dancing in everything from flash mobs and music videos, to fragrance inspired works which were performed in High Streets and venues across the UK as part of a multi art form collaboration.
TEACHER:
Whilst in America with Kim Robards Dance, David had the opportunity to teach for the company's school and educational department. He also taught for the Colarado Ballet School.
In the UK, David has taught for numerous schools and colleges including:
- Cecchetti Society
- London Studio Centre
- Italia Conti
- London Boy’s Ballet
- Highgate Ballet School
- West London Academy of Dance
Elizabeth Haslam
Classical Ballet, Technical Jazz
Elizabeth Haslam graduated from Central School of Ballet where she toured with British Gas Ballet Central with Jane Regan as ballet mistress. During this time she was selected by Christopher Gable to work with Northern Ballet Theatre on their adaptation of ‘Dracula’ where she performed the duet (Late night tv). She then went on to perform as part of the corps de ballet in ‘Aida’ with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra having been selected by Lynn Seymour. Soloist in ‘Vis av Magi ‘ Norway (ABT Choreographer) Elizabeth then progressed to a more contemporary root working with the Miles Thomas group in Germany. Elizabeth performed for Celebrity Cruises, dance captain and assistant choreographer on the musical Odessy in Soeul, Korea. Elizabeth finished her 10yr career doing film and TV work worldwide.
After performing, Elizabeth moved into the world of teaching and choreography. This has taken her all over the world, teaching master classes in London, Italy, India, Antigua and Guadeloupe along side Patricia Ruanne (ex principle of the Royal Ballet Company) and Fredrick Jahn (ex principle of the Australian Ballet)
Elizabeth has taught in many colleges and judged vocational competitions e.g. Tring Ballet Cup. Elizabeth was also head of ballet at the Midlands School of Dance and Drama.
Elizabeth has been working with Ballet Theatre UK for 9yrs where she was the original ballet mistress to the company staging The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Snow Queen, A Christmas Carol and Alice. Since having her daughter Elizabeth has been teaching at The School of Ballet Theatre Uk as head of 1st Year training.
Elizabeth runs her own school The Haslam Dance Academy. Also she is a part owner of RECballet which holds workshops in the Midlands for children with an interest in entering the dance world.
After performing, Elizabeth moved into the world of teaching and choreography. This has taken her all over the world, teaching master classes in London, Italy, India, Antigua and Guadeloupe along side Patricia Ruanne (ex principle of the Royal Ballet Company) and Fredrick Jahn (ex principle of the Australian Ballet)
Elizabeth has taught in many colleges and judged vocational competitions e.g. Tring Ballet Cup. Elizabeth was also head of ballet at the Midlands School of Dance and Drama.
Elizabeth has been working with Ballet Theatre UK for 9yrs where she was the original ballet mistress to the company staging The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Snow Queen, A Christmas Carol and Alice. Since having her daughter Elizabeth has been teaching at The School of Ballet Theatre Uk as head of 1st Year training.
Elizabeth runs her own school The Haslam Dance Academy. Also she is a part owner of RECballet which holds workshops in the Midlands for children with an interest in entering the dance world.
Rodrigo A. Carter
Musical Theatre & Singing Technique
Musical Theatre & Singing Technique
Rodrigo A. Carter is a singer, actor, dancer and musical theatre performer who originates from Guadalajara, Mexico.
He trained at the New York Film Academy in Musical Theatre and Acting For Film under teachers and artists including Chad Austin, Anna Ebbesen, Mark Olsen, Bobby Cronin, Deidre Goodwin and Sara Antkowiak.
Whilst in New York he worked developing roles in ‘Miss Humanity’ and ‘The Making of Madeline Moore’ and has performed in ‘Chess’ and ‘Carousel’ Off-Broadway at ‘The American Theatre of Actors’. He also starred in three original movie musicals, including ‘Seeking Alice’ as the Red Queen, which went onto win best musical short film at the Nova Film Festival.
He also worked in immersive theatre and as a singing tutor in Mexico City before relocating to Europe where he performed in a touring musical theatre revue show. Carter is delighted to now be discovering the UK arts world as a freelance performer, and as a singing and musical theatre teacher.
He trained at the New York Film Academy in Musical Theatre and Acting For Film under teachers and artists including Chad Austin, Anna Ebbesen, Mark Olsen, Bobby Cronin, Deidre Goodwin and Sara Antkowiak.
Whilst in New York he worked developing roles in ‘Miss Humanity’ and ‘The Making of Madeline Moore’ and has performed in ‘Chess’ and ‘Carousel’ Off-Broadway at ‘The American Theatre of Actors’. He also starred in three original movie musicals, including ‘Seeking Alice’ as the Red Queen, which went onto win best musical short film at the Nova Film Festival.
He also worked in immersive theatre and as a singing tutor in Mexico City before relocating to Europe where he performed in a touring musical theatre revue show. Carter is delighted to now be discovering the UK arts world as a freelance performer, and as a singing and musical theatre teacher.
Guest Teachers
Shannon Parker
Classical Ballet, Repertoire, Pas de Deux
1986–1994 SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
Shannon rose from Corps de Ballet to Principal artist in 1990, where she danced many of the Companies Classical and Contemporary Repertoire. Some of the leading roles include Princess Aurora and The Bluebird pas de deux in Tomassons Sleeping Beauty, The Ballerina in Jerome Robbins The Concert, leading roles in William Forsythe’s In the middle somewhat elevated and New Sleep, Glen Tetley’s Tagore and Paul Taylor’s Company B. Ms Parker took part in many creations with the likes of David Bintley, Mark Morris and Helgi Tomasson as well as having danced extensively in the Balanchine repertoire.
1994–1999 NORTHERN BALLET THEATRE
Shannon joined Northern Ballet Theatre under the direction of Christopher Gable. Leading roles include, Juliet in Massimo Marricones, Romeo and Juliet, as well as the Niece and Belle in Marricones, A Christmas Carol. Mina from Dracula, Cinderella, Stepsisters and Stepmother from Cinderella, Odette/Odile from Swan Lake, the Title role from Giselle and Kitri from Don Quixote.
1999–2004 BALLET DU RHIN
Shannon ended her performing career with Ballet Du Rhin in France after five years of dancing most of the Companies leading roles, under the directorship of Bertrand D’At. These include Odette and Russian as de deux from D’Ats Swan Lake, the Title role and Peasant Pas de deux from Maina Gielguds Giselle, Steptext and Vile Parody of Address by Forsythe, the lead duet from Tetleys Voluntaries, Lucinda Childs Chamber Symphony, Dance and Mandarin, Gross Fuge by Hans van Manen and lastly, Jiri Kylians Stomping Ground. Davide Bombana created many roles for Ms Parker. Some of those include, Aus de Ferne, Beyond Skin and the role of Marie from his acclaimed Woyzeck where Ms Parker re–created the role. And finally she danced the Pas de deux in Agon as well as both title roles from Concerto Barocco, by Balanchine.
Whilst in the Company Shannon’s husband Peter Parker created two Ballets, Bitter Harvest and Bird in the hand, in which she danced the title roles.
Nine months after retiring Ms Parker was invited back to Ballet du Rhin to re–create the role of Odette for D’Ats Swan Lake. She has since been teaching for Northern Ballet School, Northern Ballet Theatre, York Scholars, The Dance Space, The Arts Garage, Preston College, Horsforth Summer School, and Carrie Wright and for Gillian Hurst’s Associate programme. Shannon and her husband run workshops around the UK and since 2008 Shannon has been invited every summer to teach in America. In 2011 Ms Parker took two of her students to the States to train for four weeks
In December of 2010 Shannon and Peter created their first full length Ballet The Nutcracker for Manchester City Ballet. It was received with generous reviews.
Most recently Shannon and Peter have appeared on 'Got to Dance' as finalists, and also on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2016 - also as finalists.
Shannon rose from Corps de Ballet to Principal artist in 1990, where she danced many of the Companies Classical and Contemporary Repertoire. Some of the leading roles include Princess Aurora and The Bluebird pas de deux in Tomassons Sleeping Beauty, The Ballerina in Jerome Robbins The Concert, leading roles in William Forsythe’s In the middle somewhat elevated and New Sleep, Glen Tetley’s Tagore and Paul Taylor’s Company B. Ms Parker took part in many creations with the likes of David Bintley, Mark Morris and Helgi Tomasson as well as having danced extensively in the Balanchine repertoire.
1994–1999 NORTHERN BALLET THEATRE
Shannon joined Northern Ballet Theatre under the direction of Christopher Gable. Leading roles include, Juliet in Massimo Marricones, Romeo and Juliet, as well as the Niece and Belle in Marricones, A Christmas Carol. Mina from Dracula, Cinderella, Stepsisters and Stepmother from Cinderella, Odette/Odile from Swan Lake, the Title role from Giselle and Kitri from Don Quixote.
1999–2004 BALLET DU RHIN
Shannon ended her performing career with Ballet Du Rhin in France after five years of dancing most of the Companies leading roles, under the directorship of Bertrand D’At. These include Odette and Russian as de deux from D’Ats Swan Lake, the Title role and Peasant Pas de deux from Maina Gielguds Giselle, Steptext and Vile Parody of Address by Forsythe, the lead duet from Tetleys Voluntaries, Lucinda Childs Chamber Symphony, Dance and Mandarin, Gross Fuge by Hans van Manen and lastly, Jiri Kylians Stomping Ground. Davide Bombana created many roles for Ms Parker. Some of those include, Aus de Ferne, Beyond Skin and the role of Marie from his acclaimed Woyzeck where Ms Parker re–created the role. And finally she danced the Pas de deux in Agon as well as both title roles from Concerto Barocco, by Balanchine.
Whilst in the Company Shannon’s husband Peter Parker created two Ballets, Bitter Harvest and Bird in the hand, in which she danced the title roles.
Nine months after retiring Ms Parker was invited back to Ballet du Rhin to re–create the role of Odette for D’Ats Swan Lake. She has since been teaching for Northern Ballet School, Northern Ballet Theatre, York Scholars, The Dance Space, The Arts Garage, Preston College, Horsforth Summer School, and Carrie Wright and for Gillian Hurst’s Associate programme. Shannon and her husband run workshops around the UK and since 2008 Shannon has been invited every summer to teach in America. In 2011 Ms Parker took two of her students to the States to train for four weeks
In December of 2010 Shannon and Peter created their first full length Ballet The Nutcracker for Manchester City Ballet. It was received with generous reviews.
Most recently Shannon and Peter have appeared on 'Got to Dance' as finalists, and also on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2016 - also as finalists.
Dominic North
Contemporary Dance
Dominic trained at Nydza School of Dance in Bingley and Central School of Ballet in London where he gained a Diploma in Dance & Related Studies. Awards whilst training included Boy's Award and Best All-rounder & Musicality Award. Scholarships included British Ballet Organization, Yorkshire Ballet Seminars, Northern Ballet Theatre course and International Ballet Masterclass, Prague.
Dominic joined New Adventures in 2004 to perform as an ensemble swan in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake with seasons at Sadler's Wells Theatre and on tour in the UK, Paris, Japan, South Korea, the USA, Australia and Athens.
In 2007 he performed with New Adventures in The Car Man and Nutcracker! before in 2008 taking on the principal role of Edward in Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands for which he was nominated as Best Male Dancer (Modern) in the National Dance Awards 2009. The Award citation noted that "North is a strong dance-actor and brought depth, dead-pan humour and pathos to his memorable portrayal". He then played the soloist role of Cyril Vane in New Adventures' contemporary take on Dorian Gray in the summer of 2009, returning to Bourne's Swan Lake at the end of 2009 in the principal role of The Prince. He has also created the role of Leo in Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty. Away from New Adventures he created the lead role of Pascal in the Royal Opera House 2's dance version of The Red Balloon choreographed by Aletta Collins in 2009, performed with Douglas Thorpe in 2009 and appeared in the films Streetdance The Movie (3D) (2010), Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire and an advert for Skype.
Dominic joined New Adventures in 2004 to perform as an ensemble swan in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake with seasons at Sadler's Wells Theatre and on tour in the UK, Paris, Japan, South Korea, the USA, Australia and Athens.
In 2007 he performed with New Adventures in The Car Man and Nutcracker! before in 2008 taking on the principal role of Edward in Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands for which he was nominated as Best Male Dancer (Modern) in the National Dance Awards 2009. The Award citation noted that "North is a strong dance-actor and brought depth, dead-pan humour and pathos to his memorable portrayal". He then played the soloist role of Cyril Vane in New Adventures' contemporary take on Dorian Gray in the summer of 2009, returning to Bourne's Swan Lake at the end of 2009 in the principal role of The Prince. He has also created the role of Leo in Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty. Away from New Adventures he created the lead role of Pascal in the Royal Opera House 2's dance version of The Red Balloon choreographed by Aletta Collins in 2009, performed with Douglas Thorpe in 2009 and appeared in the films Streetdance The Movie (3D) (2010), Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire and an advert for Skype.
Jenny Logan
Classical Ballet
Classical Ballet
Jenny trained at Ballet West in Scotland where she gained a BA Classical Ballet with Distinction, and went on to be a semi-finalist at The Genée International Ballet Competition in Singapore. She has toured internationally with principal and soloist roles in several classical ballets including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.
Jenny has featured in music videos, film and television including Snow White and The Huntsman, Downton Abbey and performing alongside Lady Gaga. She toured China with multiple platinum record selling pianist Maksim and performed in the Olivier Award winning production Les Vêpres Siciliennes at The Royal Opera House.
She is currently performing principal roles in several touring productions with Let's All Dance and Classic Ballet UK and is the co-founder of HIRE-A-DANCER.COM
Alexandra Harris
Contemporary Dance, Contemporary Ballet and Classical Ballet
Contemporary Dance, Contemporary Ballet and Classical Ballet
Alexandra has been dancing since the age of three, learning different styles including ballet, contemporary, Latin, Jazz and Spanish. She continued her training at Central School of Ballet in London, where she graduated in 2014 with a First Class Honours. In her final year, Alexandra performed in venues across the UK as part of the Ballet Central tour and worked with several renowned professional choreographers as part of this experience.
Since graduation, Alexandra discovered a passion for choreography after staging her first full length ballet of The Comic Spirit and has since gained a Masters in Choreography with Central School of Ballet. She also loves to teach contemporary, ballet and a variety of fitness and wellbeing classes. Alexandra has performed with Chantry Dance since 2016, dancing in their tours of Ulysses Unbound, The Sandman, and Dracula - Welcome to D's.
