Teachers

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I’m Jessie, the owner of Big Stars Theatre School.
I have always had a passion and love for performing. Throughout my childhood, I attended dance sessions, drama groups and singing classes. I have taken part in so many performances and productions and hold lots of qualifications in different aspects of music and performance. I began working as a class helper in a theatre school at just 14 years old, I then went on to become a teaching assistant, teacher and then finally I took over the business in January 2017 and rebranded as Big Stars Theatre School. Since starting up

Big Stars I have put my heart and soul into every single performance, class, workshop and event, allowing the company to expand, thrive and flourish.  I have 13 years of teaching experience and wouldn’t change my job for the world! Whilst my passion for performance still exists it has changed more to a passion for teaching children and seeing them share the same love for the arts as I do. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing my students flourish in performance and talent and more importantly confidence and social skills. 

I'm Steph, a dance and drama teacher at Big Stars Theatre School.

I have a Level 3 Diploma in Dance and 5 years teaching experience. I have danced with a competitive team since I was 14 and I am trained in an array of styles. I have performed with different theatre companies and appeared in several music videos. I am currently studying for my HNC. I have worked in the fitness and leisure industry for the last 3 years as well as teaching and performing, health and well-being are very important to me. I thrive watching children develop their skills and passion. 

Hi, I’m Amy, a passionate dance teacher with over 20 years of experience in the Specialising in street dance, hip hop and commercial styles, I’ve had the privilege of teaching classes across schools and working with big stars. Over the years, I’ve also taken part in numerous street dance competitions across the UK, bringing that same energy and creativity into my teaching. My goal is to inspire and empower every dancer I work with to express themselves confidently through movement.

Hi, my name is India and I'm so excited to be joining as a new teacher for Big Stars Theatre School! I graduated last year with a degree in Psychology, and after going travelling for 6 months, I decided I wanted to do teaching assistant work in primary schools which I love. I then thought why not teach dance too and bridge my knowledge of teaching children with my love and passion for dance? 

I have 3 years of experience teaching various dance styles such as Jazz and Contemporary at my University where I was also vice president of the dance society and choreographer for a successful advanced jazz team that competed in university competitions across the UK. I have been dancing since the age of 3, competing and training in all styles of dance. It's such a passion of mine and I can't wait to have the privilege of teaching the children at Big Stars!

Elisa has been singing for almost 10 years now with a distinction in her Grade 5 Music Theory exam and her Grade 8 Musical Theatre exam. She has previously performed as a guest soloist in concerts hosted by Flintshire county council as well as winning Fleetwood Festival’s Musical Theatre Competition.

Hi I’m Jess, I’m a performing arts teacher for Big Stars. 

I graduated from The Brighton Academy in 2023 with a first class degree in Musical Theatre. Since I have performed all over the UK doing dance and singing gigs, in two pantomimes Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella, as well as moving to Egypt and being a dancer for 4 months. 

Over this time I have also taught here in North Wales as well as London and Brighton I have completely fallen in-love with teaching as my true love and passion lies with dancing, singing and acting being able to pass on even

some of that love to children is a dream.

I’m Tia, a performing arts teacher for Big Stars Theatre School. I studied musical theatre in Liverpool and have a first class BA Hons degree in Musical Theatre. Since the age of 2 I have performed upon stages around the uk and internationally with my dance school, North Wales School of Dance. I have competed and achieved professional awards  including a bronze medal in the Dance World Cup in Barcelona. I have performed in many established theatres for a wide range of musical productions, become a locally beloved Taylor Swift tribute act and travelled the uk to sing in the well known harmony trio called the D-Day Dolls. 

Although my love for performing holds the biggest space in my heart, a dream to follow in my mother’s footsteps and become a teacher is something I’ve always wanted to do.  So I am grateful to Big Stars that I have the opportunity to do so. I wish to make an impression on the next generation of theatre kids by improving their creative skills, empowering their individuality and teaching them not to express themselves through the superpower that is the arts.

Hi I'm Rhiannon, I’m a performing arts teacher at Big Stars.
I have always loved performing from a young age and in my adult life

My favourite performances have been Alice Fitzwarren from Dick Whittington and Jasmine from Aladdin; both in pantomime.

For the last 10 years I have performed, as part of my own company, as many different characters focusing on children's entertainment in Chester and North Wales. 

I first began teaching dance classes in my teens to children in the Denbighshire area and since then have taught dance and fitness classes across North Wales. 

I have travelled to hundreds of schools pre covid across Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire to do the 'don't touch tell' shows. 

With my experience in teaching and performing I have loved becoming a part of Big Stars, meeting the wonderful children and building their confidence, helping them to embrace their individuality and encouraging them to step outside of their comfort zones.