Evening dance classes

Tania trained at Laine Theatre Arts, studying all aspects of Musical Theatre.  Her theatre work includes, Sunset Boulevard (Frankfurt) playing a Beautician, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat playing Narrator, Barnum as cover Jenny Lind, Great Expectations playing Clara, Robin – Prince of Sherwood playing Maid Marion, and Patsy Cline – The Musical playing Loretta Lynn. Tania’s television appearances include, Happy Birthday Peter Pan, playing Mrs Darling.  Die Another Day, Holby City, Home and Away, The Bill, Little Britain, One Chance and various appearances in Law & Order and Midsomer Murders. Pantomime appearances include Jack and the Beanstalk, Mother Goose, Cinderella, Dick Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, the title role of Aladdin, Cinderella and Dick Whittington at the theatre. Royal Bath, and again at the Anvil, Basingstoke. This year she appeared in an Ident for Lorraine GMTV advertising Dove and appears regularly in Murder Mysteries. Tania now teaches L.A.M.D.A/Musical Theatre in schools and Pilates at Health Clubs.

Sarita, firstly established as a performance artist with a heavy credit list; 7 years performing nationally and internationally with leading British contemporary dance companies and still ongoing since 2008, freelancing for commercial productions in TV, film, theatre and large scale events. She has worked with an eclectic mix of productions and dance styles, which is evident in her varied work as a choreographer. Sarita has also delivered extensive amounts of dance education world wide both as an independent teacher and for institutions/companies such as Urdang Academy, Middlesex University, Italia Conti, Ballet Boyz Dancers Course, UDO Academy, Union Dance, National Dance company of Wales, Henri Oguike Dance Company, Random Dance Company (Wayne McGregor) and in 2017 became an Associate at Surrey University, teaching Contemporary Dance to the BA Dance Degree students. Because she is so passionately driven to inspire others in her teaching and mentoring she is often requested to share her knowledge and experience in teaching for many differing establishments. Her classes are heavily influenced by her Cunningham, Graham and Release technique training whilst also fusing other forms experienced throughout her years as a dancer

Emma has been dancing and performing from a young age. After leaving secondary school she went onto do her A-Levels at Hurtwood House before continuing her vocational training at Italia Conti Arts Centre. Whilst at Italia Conti, Emma studied to complete her ISTD DDE Teaching Qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern. In the midst of this Emma joined a Tap Dancing company called Tap Attack and was fortunate enough to represent England with them at the World Tap Dancing Championships and after winning the formation team event, came away with a World Champion title. Since graduating from Italia Conti, Emma has performed in touring pantomimes, was a dancer for Warner Leisure Hotels and most recently has just returned from Mallorca where she was Entertainment manager and performer at a 5* Hotel. Emma has now decided to take a break from performing and pursue her teaching and cannot wait to teach at GSA.

Robert trained at the Huntingdon Olympic Gymnastics Centre. Where he trained in all pieces of Apparatus but specialised in Tumbling. He competed and won at the British Tumbling Championships in 1989 and then began training for the Olympic team in 1991 at age 17. Robert toured international during that time and was also trained by members of the Russian Gymnastics team. In 1992 Robert decided to concentrate on Power Tumbling and competed in National and European Championships. In 1995 Robert's career changed direction as he decided to go to GSA where he obtained a BA in Musical Theatre.

Jo is from Liverpool and trained at Laine Theatre Arts. She has been part of the teaching faculty at GSA since 2009. In her professional career she has worked in Musicals such as Cats, Blood Brothers, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Sister Act, Grease, Singing in the Rain, Chess and South Pacific. She has recently been a finalist for Best Choreographer at the Off West End Awards, for her work on Bad Girls the Musical and Soho Cinders both at Union Theatre. She has recently choreographed Salad Days the Musical which will be going on a UK tour in the New Year. She is passionate about teaching here at GSA and is dedicated to helping students grow and achieve.