Principal and Founder: Siobhan Collins – McCarthy
Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher Status
R.A.D. T.C. R.T.S. (Dist.)
Pilates Instructor, Advanced Cert, Level 3,
Register of Exercise Professionals.
Principal and Founder: Siobhan Collins-McCarthy is a Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher R.A.D. T.C. R.T.S. (Dist.),
a worldwide Certified Pilates Instructor (Advanced Cert, Level 3), and a Fitness Professional registered with the Register of Exercise Professionals (UK).
Ms. Collins-McCarthy's life has been dedicated to the world of classical ballet from the age of three.
She has studied, performed, taught and choreographed throughout Europe and the United States.
Her career as a Professional Classical Ballet Dancer began with scholarships to The Dublin City Ballet School, Ireland and subsequently to The Legat Ballet School, Tunbridge Wells, receiving a prestigious scholarship at age 10.
At the age of 13, Ms. Collins-McCarthy was invited to study under Ms. Dorothy Stevens MBE, and went on to earn her qualifications by the age of 16.
At the age of 16, she was awarded a scholarship to La Manche Academie De Danse Classique, Normandy, France, and subsequently danced with the Ballet De L'Abbaye Company where she continued her training and performed professionally, both as a Soloist and in the Corps de Ballet.
As part of her professional ballet training, Ms. Collins-McCarthy was personally invited to train under Marina Pomerantseva, former soloist, corps de ballet, and teacher with the Kirov Ballet Company.
Ms. Collins-McCarthy has performed as a Guest Artist with The Sarasota Ballet Company of Florida in the United States under Sir Robert De Warren of The Royal Ballet, and subsequently was invited by Sir Robert De Warren to teach ballet at The Sarasota Ballet School.
In 2003,Ms. Collins-McCarthy launched her own ballet school in Santander, northern Spain, having been awarded Distinction in the Teaching Disciplines by The Royal Academy of Dance.
In 2005, Ms. Collins-McCarthy relocated her dance academy to Harborne, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom after earning her certification as a worldwide Pilates Instructor from the world famous Pilates International Studios, Highgate, London.
Ms. Collins-McCarthy is also engaged as a Classical Ballet Teacher and Pilates Instructor for notable ballet and fitness establishments including The Birmingham Hippodrome:
The Cat Momentum Programme and The Professional Development Class Programme; The Birmingham Botanical Gardens; and Ace Dance Company. |
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Juliana Moraes: Repertoire |
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Juliana began classical ballet training at an early age having won scholarships to both prestigious ballet schools,
The Royal Ballet School and The English National Ballet School, London.
As a Professional Classical Ballet Dancer Juliana has Performed in many Ballets with major Classical Ballet Companies throughout the world;
Ballet Capitole de Toulouse, France, Zurich Ballet Company and
The Birmingham Royal Ballet Company.
Juliana has worked under the Directorship of David Bintley C.B.E. of The Birmingham Royal Ballet Company.
Juliana teaches our Grade 5, Grade 6, Intermediate and Advanced classical ballet students 'Repertoire' from some of the most popular classical ballets including:
The Nutcracker Ballet, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee and Swan Lake to name a few.
Juliana's experience from Performing Professionally gives her the ability to work with our students in a highly knowledgeable and disciplined manner.
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Juliana Moraes performing
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Ana García: Spanish Dance |
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Born in Valdepeñas, La Mancha, Spain. Ana started her dance studies at an early age when she attended classes at her local dance school. Ana took examinations in Classical Ballet and Spanish Dance at Malaga's Conservatoire.
Flamenco became her career and Ana embarked on committed studies with some of the great names of Flamenco: Maria Magdalena, La Chiqui de Jerez, Adrian Galia, Rafaela Carrasco, Eva La Yerbabuena in Madrid, Seville and Jerez.
Ana has been teaching successfully in England since 1993 and has a wealth of experience teaching adults and children.
Ana is in great demand as a teacher and performer and she has been a regular guest teacher in Birmingham, Chester, London, Banbury, Gloucester, Bristol, Nottingham and continues to teach at Elmhurst School for Dance.
At present, Ana has started performing with her new Flamenco Dance Company, "Alma", alongside 'Felipe de Algeciras' one of the best Flamenco performers of our time. Ana currently tours Europe performing and giving workshops both in England and Abroad.
We are delighted to have Miss Garcia teaching for our Academy. |
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Karen Kelly: Modern Dance |
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Karen began dancing at an early age having studied at the prestigious
Elmhurst School For Dance Ballet School, Camberley, Surrey.
Karen was fortunate to train under David Wall of The Royal Ballet.
Karen continued her training at The West Street School, Convent Garden, London.
Professional performing experience include The Nutcracker Ballet, Paco Rabanne Catwalk, British Gas Oscar Awards, The Clothes Show Live and A Chorus Line.
As a Professional Dancer, Teacher and Choreographer Karen has also Choreographed many Recitals and Performances.
Karen's passion for teaching and choreography has led her to construct dynamic and energetic Modern Dance classes, based on Matt Mattox Technique, encouraging students to grow technically and creatively. |
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Wai Sum Chung: Pianist |
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Waui Sum is a fully qualified Pianist for Dance and has worked with major ballet companies.
Conservatoire trained in solo piano performance and accompaniment qualifying with Distinction.
Wai Sum has been awarded with many Bursaries, Scholarships and Prizes: Ian D Watt Prize, Rsams Trust Scholarship Prize and the Piano Accompainment Prize to name a few.......
Wai Sum has been selected for and worked with New Adventures:Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Mark Morris Dance Group,
Elmhurst School for Dance and continues to work for The Birmingham Royal Ballet Company.
We are delighted to have Wai Sum join our Dance Academy; Playing for our Dance Academy Summer School,
Royal Academy of Dance Examination Classical ballet classes and our Repertoire Classical ballet class. |
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Siobhan Collins-McCarthy
Dance Academy
The Moorpool Hall
The Circle
Harborne
Birmingham
West Midlands
B17 9DY
Mobile: 0789 631 5199
Email: enquiries@ballet-birmingham.com |
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