Meet The Team - head of dance
Andrew Faulkner - Founder and Principal
Andrew started off his training at age 9 at his local dance class, Spotlight Stage School. It was here that his passion for dance and the arts was ignited! He began to love every aspect especially Tap Dance and later on went to train at Tiffany Theatre College. Since graduating, he has toured the country and globe performing, choreographing and teaching and has loved every second!
Andrew has since gained Qualifications with the World Renowned “Acrobatic Arts” syllabus, and also gained his Registered Teacher Status with “TDSC”, allowing him to ensure that every student is gaining the best training possible out of classes as well as the highest grades possible in their exams!
Andrew's main reason for wanting to open a Dance School of his own is to provide every child (and adult!) with an opportunity to grow, exceed every expectation they had of themselves and realise their full potential. He believes that a loving and safe space to practise is of upmost importance and will only aid in the development of each students skillset.
Head of ballet
George Cox - English National Ballet and Royal Ballet
Graduate of English National Ballet School under the guidance of Artistic Director Viviana Durante , George has trained extensively and showcased his skills on some of the most renowned stages. He has performed in English National Ballet’s tours of ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ as well as contributing to the ‘Unite for Ukraine’ gala at Sadlers Wells.
His foundational training began at age 11 where he attended the Royal Ballet School's White Lodge. Whilst a student, he performed on the Royal Opera House stage with the Royal Ballet company in ‘The Nutcracker’ and ‘Woolf Works’ amongst many other school performances (including one specifically for King Charles!)
Most recently, he was a corps de ballet member at the Croatian National Ballet in Split.
Head of street dance and competition coach
Georgia Shepherd - National/International Choreographer
Georgia began dancing at the age of 3, quickly progressing to competitive dance.
By the age of 10, she had successfully auditioned and joined the renowned
Boy Blue Entertainment and started teaching dance at age 16 whilst still gaining valuable Performance Experience.
She pursued higher education and earned a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Teaching. Her performance career has taken her around the globe, with notable appearances in France, Germany, and Sweden. As a choreographer, she has created award-winning routines for multiple schools across the UK, including a recent routine that won first place in a competition in Croatia.
Georgia's extensive experience and proven track record of success will be a tremendous asset to our teaching team.
Our Chaperones
Keighley (Head Chaperone)
Our Head Chaperone Keighley is a huge part of our Family. She has been with us from day one and is always more than willing to help in anyway she can.
FUN FACT
Keighley is more than a Dance Mum and Head Chaperone... She is the Queen of Cartwheels!
#CartwheelKeels
She is certainly loved by all of us at HDA.
