Summer School 2024 Teacher announcement!
Only 3 sleeps until the first day of our summer school! We only have space for a couple more so make sure you book quick!
We are so excited to share this years teachers
Lydia Moynihan - Jazz
Lydia finished off her vocational exams with BAD before achieving a BA (hons) Degree at London Studios Graduating in 2020. She has mainly been dancing professionally for Royal Caribbean since 2021. She has been part of the Saturday Night Fever Cast and We Will Rock You casts on these ships. She teaches at BAD and other places in between contracts.
Oscar Warner - Comercial
Oscar has danced many different styles growing up and achieved 2 time national champion and 4 time national runner up in many styles. Oscar Joined B.A.D 3 years ago and having been in company for only a short period of time he has made more new accomplishments such as going to the dance World Cup. Oscar has just finished his first year studying performing arts at ADDICT.
Amelia Bywaters - Lyrical and Musical Theatre
Amelia has danced with BAD for over 16years, her time at BAD has given her many opportunities such as the Dance World Cup, national competitions, Pantos, shows and performances which have created memories to last a lifetime. Amelia has just fiinished her first year at Performers college on the Musical Theatre and Dance Degree course.
Amber Stretton - Tap and drama
Amber studied at BAD from a young age. Amber’s credits include performing for ProExcel at Wembley Stadium and the Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations among others. Amber has been running our toddler and preschool classes for over 8 years now, with many students who started with Amber still with B.A.D. and even competing in All England and Dance World Cup. Amber also works with students choreographing competition solos and group dances, some students this year her choreography also qualified for AED regional finals, including the infamous Mario tap team! Amber has completed the ISTD Diploma in Dance Education practical assessment in Modern and Tap.
Clair Simpson - Ballet
Claire is an experienced dance teacher who has been working with Basingstoke Academy of Dancing for many years, and runs several successful Adult Ballet classes; also dancing in and choreographing for shows. As a professional dancer she worked and taught around the world including Hong Kong, Bali and Italy. She is qualified with the RAD as a Registered teacher and holds her ISTD Diploma in Dance Instruction. She also owns her own Dance School for children elsewhere in Hampshire.
