meet our team
principal - cARLEY dAWSON
dance teacher - Eleanor Hegarty
principal - cARLEY dAWSON
Carley is founder of The Performing Arts Institute and principle for classes in Bath. Carley trained at Royal Academy of Music in London in vocals, completed her BA Hons in Performing Arts and MA in Theatre. Carley also holds a Level 5 Diploma in Education.
Carley was a Performing Arts Lecturer teaching across Performing Arts and Music for
Carley is founder of The Performing Arts Institute and principle for classes in Bath. Carley trained at Royal Academy of Music in London in vocals, completed her BA Hons in Performing Arts and MA in Theatre. Carley also holds a Level 5 Diploma in Education.
Carley was a Performing Arts Lecturer teaching across Performing Arts and Music for both BTEC and A-LEVEL courses, alongside this Carley has taught one to one vocals for 10+ years, managed drama groups, choirs and performing arts groups, and has taught singing and acting for Stagecoach and Academy of Future Stars.
Carley ran a theatre company for Mental Health awareness, directing and producing touring works in schools and theatres, including the West End.
Carley is delighted to run The Performing Arts Institute, valuing the creation of a welcoming and safe space, for children to express themselves and explore creativity, whilst learning performance techniques and enjoying the arts.
drama teaCHER - jO bYRON
dance teacher - Eleanor Hegarty
principal - cARLEY dAWSON
Jo is a Creative Producer and Workshop Facilitator based in Somerset. They are Founder and Artistic Director of Contemporary Performance Collective UTA Arts. Jo studied Drama and Creative writing at Bristol UWE and MA Creative Producing at Bath Spa University. Jo has almost 15 years of experience as a Facilitator with adults as well as y
Jo is a Creative Producer and Workshop Facilitator based in Somerset. They are Founder and Artistic Director of Contemporary Performance Collective UTA Arts. Jo studied Drama and Creative writing at Bristol UWE and MA Creative Producing at Bath Spa University. Jo has almost 15 years of experience as a Facilitator with adults as well as young people of all ages in a wide variety of environments including Bristol Shakespeare Festival, Stagecoach Performing Arts Schools, Bigfoot Arts Education and Shambala Festival. They are passionate about creating bold, punchy, contemporary theatre, and are most excited by experiments, creative risks and new challenges
dance teacher - Eleanor Hegarty
dance teacher - Eleanor Hegarty
dance teacher - Eleanor Hegarty
Eleanor graduated in Musical Theatre in 2023 from Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford, and has been singing and dancing from a very young age! She has been teaching Dance for over seven years, including working for Stagecoach, Tiny Tunes and Encore Theatre Arts. Eleanor specialises in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical. Her enthusias
Eleanor graduated in Musical Theatre in 2023 from Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford, and has been singing and dancing from a very young age! She has been teaching Dance for over seven years, including working for Stagecoach, Tiny Tunes and Encore Theatre Arts. Eleanor specialises in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Lyrical. Her enthusiasm and positivity allow her to create a warm, caring environment for all her students. She is happiest when those in her class are thriving and strives to ensure they feel safe, confident and supported in all disciplines. Eleanor is currently a working actor and performer alongside her teaching positions.
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Singing Teacher - Elin Allan
Cover Teacher (Singing) - Jack Roberts
dance teacher - Eleanor Hegarty
Elin is a highly experienced singer and music educator from Bristol, with a BA (hons) in Music Performance and an MA in Popular Music Practice. Elin has taught students of all ages and abilities, building vocal technique, stage craft, and confidence. Elin runs her own company delivering group sessions in singing, called Wilder Vocals, an
Elin is a highly experienced singer and music educator from Bristol, with a BA (hons) in Music Performance and an MA in Popular Music Practice. Elin has taught students of all ages and abilities, building vocal technique, stage craft, and confidence. Elin runs her own company delivering group sessions in singing, called Wilder Vocals, and is lead lecturer on the Vocals Course at BIMM Bristol. Elin is a professional singer, whether that be in musical theatre, pop, or rock, she loves to express herself through her voice and has had the honour of performing at some amazing venues, including Wembley Arena and Download Festival. Elin's style of teaching is holistic and is all about confidence and helping others find themselves through their voice.
Cover Teacher (Drama) - Henry Everett
Cover Teacher (Singing) - Jack Roberts
Cover Teacher (Singing) - Jack Roberts
Henry has been a professional actor for the last twenty one years and a drama teacher for the last twenty. As an actor he's worked at the National Theatre, the Globe, Bristol Old Vic, Bath Theatre Royal, and many other theatres throughout the UK, as well as appearing on our TV screens in various soaps and period pieces. As a drama teacher
Henry has been a professional actor for the last twenty one years and a drama teacher for the last twenty. As an actor he's worked at the National Theatre, the Globe, Bristol Old Vic, Bath Theatre Royal, and many other theatres throughout the UK, as well as appearing on our TV screens in various soaps and period pieces. As a drama teacher he's worked with many companies and schools, such as Stagecoach, Pineapple Performing Arts, Laine Theatre Arts, Allsorts Drama, and he runs his own theatre company, Infinite Jest, which performs shows and runs holiday drama camps for younger audiences.
His passions are, in no particular order, Shakespeare, acting, teaching, helping young people explore their creativity, and being with his wonderful family.
Cover Teacher (Singing) - Jack Roberts
Cover Teacher (Singing) - Jack Roberts
Cover Teacher (Singing) - Jack Roberts
Jack is an opera singer, singing teacher, and graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and The Dutch National Opera Academy. He has performed as a soloist with many of the UK's opera companies including Opera Holland Park, English National Ballet, Charles Court Opera, The National G&S Company, West Green House Opera, Ulster Touri
Jack is an opera singer, singing teacher, and graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and The Dutch National Opera Academy. He has performed as a soloist with many of the UK's opera companies including Opera Holland Park, English National Ballet, Charles Court Opera, The National G&S Company, West Green House Opera, Ulster Touring Opera, and has toured France and The Netherlands. As a teacher, he has worked with The Royal Opera Community Choir, The Camden Roundhouse Choir, and his students have been heard in West End productions of The Lion King, Les Misérables, and the UK tour of The Phantom of the Opera. Jack aims to create an atmosphere in lessons which feels exploratory and inspired, combining technical work with cultivating a flow state so that his singers can enjoy the process whilst getting great results.
Cover Teacher (Dance) - Annette Wilsher
Cover Teacher (Dance) - Annette Wilsher
Cover Teacher (Dance) - Annette Wilsher
Annette is dance teacher from Glasgow and has been teaching for over 20 years. She has a BA (Hons) Dance Degree from the University of Surrey and Postgraduate teaching qualifications from the University of Exeter. She has additional teaching qualifications from the International Dance Teachers Association and British Cheerleading Associat
Annette is dance teacher from Glasgow and has been teaching for over 20 years. She has a BA (Hons) Dance Degree from the University of Surrey and Postgraduate teaching qualifications from the University of Exeter. She has additional teaching qualifications from the International Dance Teachers Association and British Cheerleading Association. She runs her own Community Dance school ‘Bop About Dance’ and has choreographed many musicals which have been staged at the Theatre Royal Bath, Roper Theatre, Mission Theatre and Bath Fashion Museum. Her favourite colour is glitter, Van Halen ‘Jump’ is the best song ever and her least favourite thing is Jazz Hands... It's a long story!
Workshop Teacher - Katie Miller
Cover Teacher (Dance) - Annette Wilsher
Cover Teacher (Dance) - Annette Wilsher
Katie is an actor, facilitator and musician from Chippenham. She trained at East 15 Acting School, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Acting & Community Theatre, and is a recipient of the Dawn Sturgess Bursary awarded by Dancing Ledge Productions. Katie also has accreditation as a therapeutic actor, and has experience as both a teacher and fa
Katie is an actor, facilitator and musician from Chippenham. She trained at East 15 Acting School, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Acting & Community Theatre, and is a recipient of the Dawn Sturgess Bursary awarded by Dancing Ledge Productions. Katie also has accreditation as a therapeutic actor, and has experience as both a teacher and facilitator.
Katie completed Grades 1–8 in LAMDA Solo Acting, ABRSM Piano and Trinity Musical Theatre exams, and has competed in drama festivals from a young age. She has performed with the British Youth Music Theatre at the Bridewell Theatre in London and the Barbican in Plymouth. She is trained in movement and circus skills, including fire spinning.
Katie currently performs in schools across Essex with Theatre Inspiring Change as part of their Theatre in Education tour, alongside teaching.