PRINCIPAL
Linda Kercher
Linda has been trained in all subjects and holds all her major teaching qualifications in ISTD which enables her to teach and enter examinations. She has updated her qualifications to include the new CDE which she has gained in all disciplines. Linda has always made sure that a high standard of work is produced within the school and always wants to offer as many of her students as possible the chance to enjoy and develop their dance technique and performance skills.
Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap, National and Jazz
Katie Ford
Joined the team in 2006. Katie trained at Laine Theatre Arts and gained her teaching qualifications in Modern, Tap and Ballet. She is currently working towards her CDE in all her disciplines, Katie has worked extensively in the industry and has both performed and choreographed professionally. Katie loves working with children of all ages to develop strength and technique whilst in a fun and controlled environment. Katie occasionally guest teaches for The Musical Kidz Company
Modern, Tap, Lyrical, and Jazz
Lyndsay Aldred:
· Lynsday has been trained in all subjects and joined the dancing school in April 2005, She is the Head of Modern and Tap within the school and holds full qualifications in these subjects.Lyndsay has a strong passion for her work and also choreographs for our local dance festivals and shows both inside and outside of the school. Lyndsay has also worked in choreographing and performing professionally and enjoys working with children to help them gain confidence,develop their technique and gain their personal style.
Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap, National, Street, Jazz and Limbering
Katie Thomas
· Trained at Kercher School of Dance for 17 years and then went on to Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts where she graduated in 2006 as Head Girl. Katie has performed professionally in theatre, tv and film since a young age and has her major qualifications in all her ISTD subjects. KT in 2003 started her Musical Theatre Section within the school to add something new to the family business. It is called The Musical Kidz Company and holds weekly classes, holiday workshops and summer projects.. Recently to bring more opportunities to both the dancing school and the Musical Kidz Company, Katie has become a theatrical agent for TV, Film, Modelling and Radio work. The agency is called TK Management and her team are currently representing children and young adults in all aspects of the industry.
Disco
Katie Thomas/Josh Bird
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Singing Tuition, Jazz and Boys Workshops
Matthew James Thomas
( currently on BROADWAY, New York, playing the alternate lead of
Peter Parker/Spiderman in "Spiderman - Turn Off The Dark " )
· Trained at Kercher School of Dance for 10 years, Sylvia Young Theatre School and then Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts where he graduated in 2007.Matt has also been performing professionally since a young age and has major West End and TV credits to his name. Matt enjoys working with all age groups and is the Head of Acting for The Musical Kidz Company. With his knowledge of the industry he likes to maintain the high standards of work that is produced by the dancing school and likes to guide those as best possible who wish to pursue their dreams of working within the "business". You may remember seeing him play "Jez" in Britannia High on ITV1in 2009 and in 2010 an episode of "Casualty" and just before Christmas 2010, in the last episode to star John Nettles in " Midsomer Murders *( titled "Master Class").
Singing Tuition, Director Of Music
Peter Thomas
A former deputy headteacher for 19 years in West London, Peter's day job is now Head of Maths at Italia Conti Theatre School London. Weekends see him in charge of vocal technique and musical direction within the Kercher School. This year will see him direct his 50th full scale musical production since 1969 ! He gives piano,singing and even maths lessons and is one of the church organist team at St Mary's, Wendover.
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