Members of Staff

Miss Kirsty - ISTD CDE, RAD CBTS RTS, PBT

Principal

Kirsty-Anne Wilson trained at The Judith Hockaday School of Dance and Drama since the age of 3, she then went on to complete her FDI’s (Foundation in Dance Instruction) and her CDE’s (Certificate in Dance Instruction) in ISTD Imperial Ballet, National Dance, Modern Theatre Dance and Tap Dance. She has also completed her training for her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies with the RAD and has gained the Registered Teaching Status. In 2017, Kirsty qualified as an instructor for Progressing Ballent Technique (PBT). This is a worldwide programme that is used by professional dancers and choreographers to enhance classical ballet training. Kirsty is currently training for her Licentiate in ISTD Imperial Ballet, National Dance, Modern Theatre Dance and Tap Dance.

Performance experience includes: Dancing in Singin in the Rain, Carousel, Oklahoma, Me and my Girl and My Fair Lady – SALOS (Swindon Amateur Light Operatic Society) at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.

Dancing at The Grandison Finals (the National Dance Finals) from the age of 7 to 16; winning solos, duets and trios on many occasions. Competing at the Imperial Classical Ballet Awards, Janet Cram Modern Awards and the Marjorie Davies Tap Awards. Dancing at The All England Finals at the Peacock Theatre, Sadlers Wells and competing with competitors from all over England; her most memorable moment was winning the 9 years Modern section out of over 40 competitors.

Miss Hannah - ISTD CDE Dip LCM

Principal

Hannah Goodrick trained at the Judith Hockaday School of dance and Drama from the age of 3 and went on to complete her ISTD FDI’s (Foundation in dance Instruction) in Ballet, Tap, Modern and National dance and her ISTD CDE’s (Certificate in dance Education) in Tap, Modern and National dance. Hannah studied Musical Theatre and Singing under the direction of Fiona Fleet and has successfully completed her Diploma in Musical Theatre with the London College of Music. Hannah is currently training for her Associate in Musical Theatre and Licentiate in Tap, Modern and National Dance.

Performance experience include: Professional Pantomimes with Qdos and One from the Heart Productions including Jack and the Beanstalk, Peter Pan, Cinderella and Aladdin. Understudying the Parts of Cinderella and The Fairy Godmother. She has also danced in, Carousel, The Music Man, Oklahoma, Oliver, Thoroughly Modern Millie and My fair lady with Salos (Swindon’s Premier Musical Theatre Company). Hannah has taken part in Youth Projects at the Wyvern Theatre and The Oxford New Theatre, Taking on the roles of Agatha in Guys and Dolls, Lily St. Regis in Annie and Martha in High School Musical.

Television experiences include: Tess of the D’Urbervilles for BBC 1.

Hannah has also taken part in competitions and festivals throughout the country for both dancing and singing including the Janet Cram Modern Awards and the Marjorie Davies Tap Awards.

Miss Kath - BA (Hons) Drama 

Miss Kath has studied Drama and Theatre Studies throughout her education, performing in school and college productions as well as auditioning for the National Youth Theatre. She graduated from the University of the West of England in 2013 with a First Class Degree in Drama. During this time, Miss Kath performed in and directed plays by playwrights such as Sarah Kane and Frank Wedekind as well as devising Avant-Garde theatre and writing for performance. Miss Kath was the lead actor in a University film, screened at The Watershed Cinema in Bristol.

Now, Miss Kath works as a freelance Drama Tutor across Swindon and works full-time at The Wyvern Theatre and Arts Centre managing Front Of House Hospitality and Events.

Miss Bryony - ISTD Teacher in Training

Bryony began her training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Commercial and Lyrical at the age of 5.

She completed her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts at READ College and further honed her skills in Musical Theatre and Dance at London Studio Centre.

From ages 8 to 16, Bryony participated in numerous professional performances, including appearances in Annie, The Little Mermaid and Suessical. She has also had the privilege of performing as a featured dancer at Move It, one of the UK's largest dance events. 

Currently, Bryony is working towards her DDE qualifications in Ballet, Tap, and Modern.