Nicole Jenkinson Ndah
School Principal & Founder
Nicole first trained as a dancer at an academy in North Yorkshire and on leaving school then trained at Harrogate College in Performing Arts and had extensive vocal training with Professor Mary Hammond at the Royal College of Music.
She has performed in many West End musicals including playing Nancy in Oliver (directed by Sam Mendes) and leading roles in Happy Days (directed by Henry Winkler), Evita, West Side Story and more!
Nicole's TV credits include Heartbeat, Circles of Deceit and various TV commercials.
Nicole has 30 years of experience as a professional singer and has sung with Kylie, Elton John, Russell Watson (2 UK tours and live album recording).Supported Shania Twain on European tour, Alexander O'Neal, Jocelyn Brown, Sheila Ferguson of the Three Degrees, Leo Sayer, Paul Young, Robson Green, Belinda Carlisle, Anthony Costa (Blue). She was a backing singer on TV shows The All Star Talent, Parkinson, This Morning, Dame Edna Everage show and Children In Need.
Nicole has also toured most places around the world singing in various bands at theatres, corporate events and music festivals and also entertaining Britain’s troups in war zones.
In the last 14 years Nicole has spent a lot of time writing commercial music for pop artists around the world and wrote the Sugababes hit song 'Girls’. Nicole has had a number of songs released, the latest being the song 'Goo Goo' with a Croation girl band called Luminize who are signed to Universal Records Europe.
Having a wealth of experience under her belt, Nicole wants to share it with young people, to inspire the next generation to be confident in themselves, have self belief and help nurture and encourage them to develop their talents and creative gifts. With the right support and belief in your ability, any dream and aspiration is within your reach!
Nicole Is also qualified in Module 1 and Module 2 Acrobatic Arts.
Miss Christina Hobbins
Christina started dancing at the age of 6 at a Disco Dancing school. At the age of 10, she started training in street dance and hip hop and then soon afterwards joined a London-based hip hop dance company called Impact Dance, where she was introduced to contemporary dance. Her training continued at the Zoonation Academy of Dance, Zoonation Youth Company, Ombrascura Dance and Boadicea. Christina completed her professional dance education at London Studio Centre, graduating with a B A (Hons.) in Theatre Dance, in 2017. Some of Christina’s credits include Move It, X-Factor, Sadlers Wells, Sky Sports, “Groove On Down The Road”, Dee Lush, Dolly Rockers, Surrey Storm and many more..
Christina is also training in Acrobatic arts.
Miss Poppy Sharman
TRAINING
Poppy trained at Pirouette Academy of Dance and Laine Theatre Arts
CREDITS
Upon leaving Laine, Poppy was invited to be part of the Stephen Mear pre- show workshop for Funny Girl, before performing in the 2019 Thursford Christmas Spectacular.
Poppy has recently returned from Dusseldorf having performed in the Roncalli Apollo Variety Show. She is currently active in the industry and we are very lucky to have her join us.
As a younger student, Poppy was a successful member a competition team, flourishing at festivals and exams, gaining respect and recognition from both peers and adjudicators for her dedication and performance. She has just attained a Distinction for her Advanced 2 Ballet exam and is a fully qualified teacher for ISTD.
Miss Hope Gemmell
Acro Tumbling, Street/commercial & contemporary
Info coming soon…..
