MEET THE TEAM
At Rising Aspirations, we have a fantastic team of highly qualified, experienced, nurturing and encouraging teachers! You can meet them, here!

Laura | Principal & Head of Drama
Hello, I'm Laura!
"At Rising Aspirations, we pride ourselves on providing a professional yet family-like environment, where our performers can feel at home to dance, sing, act and SHINE BRIGHTLY! We are passionate about developing talent through high quality performing arts tuition, but also encouraging motivated, dedicated and supportive students who learn to interact, express and communicate"
Laura graduated with a PGCE in Secondary Education (Drama) from Goldsmiths University of London as well as a First Class BA Hons in Performing Arts (Film, TV & Stage) from Buckinghamshire New University. Prior to this, Laura studied Musical Theatre at The Oxford School of Drama. Laura has trained with LAMDA and Trinity College London, obtaining a PCertLAM in Musical Theatre Teaching & LAMDA Acting Grade 8. Laura has taught acting, musical theatre and dance for the last 20 years, across the South East and South West. Away from teaching, Laura has worked in casting for stage and screen, assisting teams casting for School of Rock the Musical, Disneyland Paris, Holland America Cruises, The Worlds Biggest Panto at Wembley Arena and Tina the Musical.

Ellen | Head of Singing
Ellen trained at Wilkes Academy in Musical Theatre, Singing and Dance as well as achieving Intermediate Ballet, Modern and Musical Theatre. Ellen performed in the touring production of 'The Secret Garden' playing Mary Lennox , at the Carmarthen Lyric Theatre in 'Ghost' playing Molly and has also worked professionally abroad with TUI and Brittany Ferries as a performer. Ellen has a Diploma in Music Theatre from LCME and is also currently working towards her MA Masters Degree in Voice Pedagogy.

Shannon | Head of Dance
Shannon graduated from the University of Chichester with a BA Hons Degree in Musical Theatre & Acting for Film. She is also trained in ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern and in RAD Ballet, up to advanced level. Shannon has experience performing with prestigious companies such as, The Russian Ballet, The English Youth Ballet and The English National Ballet.

Charlotte | Dance Teacher
Charlotte has recently graduated with a First Class BA Hons in Dance from Addict Dance Academy, where she trained in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Commercial, Hip Hop, Jazz and Latin. Charlotte has been dancing since the age of two and has gained numerous World and European Champion titles for Tap Dance. Professionally, she has worked as an ensemble dancer in the upcoming Robbie Williams tribute movie ‘Better Man’, has performed in the first ‘Move It Half Time Show’ and has also performed with ‘The Tap Chaps’ entertainment company. Charlotte is also a Tap Attack Associate (Midlands and North) teaching regular classes and workshops.

Moyra | Musical Theatre & Dance Teacher
21 year old Moyra, who hails from Scotland, is currently studying at Wilkes Academy, training professionally in musical theatre, commercial, ballet, jazz and contemporary dance. Prior to this, Moyra danced with Monument Dance Centre.

Georgia | Little Stars Leader
Georgia began as a student at Rising Aspirations back in 2010, before training with Judith Hockaday School of Dance & Drama. Georgia has also completed a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts and is a qualified Street and Commercial Dance Teacher. Georgia is also currently working towards her Level 3 Diploma in Early Years.

Georgia | Singing Teacher
Georgia studied a BA Hons in Drama and English at Exeter University before gaining experience with Theatre in Education. As an actor and performer, Georgia has starred in plays "The Table" by Jim Coupland, "Chaos" by Laura Lomas, and "Playhouse Creatures" by April De Angelis. She also curated and toured a production called "Alice's First Day in Wonderland", exploring the anxieties around going to secondary school. A career highlight for Georgia is performing two sketch shows at the International Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022 and 2023, and an Improvised Regency Musical with the Exeter Comedy Society.