Our Teachers
AMELIA ARNOLD
DipTCL CBTS RAD RTS (PRINCIPAL)
Amelia trained at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts, graduating in July 2016 with a Trinity College London Professional Diploma in Musical Theatre, Laine Theatre Arts Level 6 Diploma in Musical Theatre. Amelia is a fully qualified teacher with the following exam boards: Royal Academy of Dance, ISTD, IDTA, BBOdance and the NATD. She is also a registered teacher with the CDMT - so you can rest assured you are receiving the highest quality training at AKA. Amelia has extensive performing experience including West End, Pantomime and TV work. As a competitive dancer, Amelia won numerous Awards and Trophies, including being placed numerous times, as a soloist and as part of group dances, at the All England Finals. Amelia has a huge passion for teaching and choreography, she loves passing on her knowledge of all things Dance and Musical Theatre to help transform her students into fabulous budding performers. Amelia prides herself on the highest quality teaching ensuring every student achieves their full potential!
I have been dancing and competing since the age of 5 in a range of different styles including freestyle, Latin and ballroom, street/hip hop, contemporary, jazz and lyrical to name a few. During my time at university I also had the opportunity to teach Latin and Ballroom and have a competing street dance team.
Over the years I have had the privilege to work with many different industry professionals that helped me to grow as a dancer and choreographer. I have also achieved numerous titles throughout my competing years including holding 1st in the country for street dance for 5/6 consecutive years.
ALICIA HUDSON
SOPHIE FEATHERSTONE
Sophie started dancing at the age of 5 at Hereford Ballet School for 10 years before moving to Aspire Dance Studio to continue her training. She studied both GCSE and A-Level Dance before moving to Worcester to study at University, graduating in 2016 with a 1st Class Degree in PE and Sports Studies. During her time at University, she continued her dance training achieving her Advanced Grades in both ISTD Tap and Modern Theatre. Since graduating, Sophie has been teaching dance and PE across many of the Primary Schools in Herefordshire and surrounding areas sharing her knowledge and passion for the subject. This summer Sophie has just graduated from bbodance with a Level 6 Extended Diploma in dance teaching and is excited to start teaching at AKA in the Autumn Term. She has also taught Rhythmic Gymnasts for 6 years in Worcester and is a level 2 British Gymnastics Coach in both Rhythmic and Pre-School Disciplines, as well as being certified to teach GroovyKids Yoga.
Jenny has taken dance at A-Level and University, with a focus on contemporary and choreographic performance. She has danced in performances across the West Midlands including Worcester Fringe Festival with Riverside Dance Collective, Commonwealth Opening Ceremonies 2022 with Critical Mass 2022, and with ENTW9 Dance Company in their triple bill, which also debuted a short dance film which Jenny co-choreographed. During her time studying a postgraduate degree, Jenny took on dance teaching full-time, delivering dance to various community and studio settings, teaching all different ages, abilities and genders! Since then, she has gained additional teaching qualifications in Acrobatics, Yoga and Gymnastics and has been teaching these alongside her dance classes. She is super friendly and likes to create an inclusive environment in her dance classes!
JEN MARSHALL
HARRIET MORTON
Harriet has been based at theatre school in London since she was 12 years old, having recently graduated from Italia Conti with a Diploma in Musical Theatre. She recently participated in a female-led production at the Canal Café Theatre in London and has just returned from an acting course at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Harriet is excited to teach the students and watch the students learn, grow, and achieve.
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EMILY MUSCHAMP
IZZY POWER
Isabelle started dancing at the age of 4 in Hereford at Three Counties Dance Academy for 14 years. She then studied Musical Theatre and Dance at Hereford Sixth Form college and gained a Distinction star in both. Isabelle has just completed her vocational training at Stella Mann College graduating in July 2023. Over Christmas Isabelle completed her first professional contract in a touring Panto to schools around the UK. I have been dancing since I can remember and have always had a passion for teaching. Stella Mann College taught me so much and allowed me to work with industry professionals. I would love to pass this on to the next generation of dancers.