The Dancing Phoenix -
My first love has always been performing arts.
 
Over the years I have cultivated my performance style and technique to get to where I am now as a dancer, actress, signsong performer and writer.
 
I also work with children, young people and adults, offering quality tuition and coaching in all of these genres.
 
Seeking new experiences and challenges, I also hope that my work does its best to bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf communities - using sign language through song as that bridge. Sign song is on the rise and not only is it a brilliant way to learn to sign language but it is also a wonderful channel of expression for those whose preferred language is sign. You can view my sign songs on the videos page.
 
If you are looking for a passionate performer or an accessible arts based workshop - look no further.
 
 
Dance Training & Background:
 
  • 1989-1990 Julie-Ann Academy of Dance (ballet, tap, stage)
  • 1992-2002 Annabel Humpage School of Dance (ballet, tap, disco, stage)
  • 2002-2004 Performing Arts, Mary Hare (dance, drama, music)
  • 2004-2007 Professional Dance Practice BA Hons- University of Wolverhampton (ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre)
  • 2007-2008 Common Ground Sign Dance Theatre (choreographer, performer)
  • 2009 ZigZAG dance factory (Latin American & Ballroom)
  • 2009 onwards freelance choreographer, dancer and actress
  • 2011 choreographer and performer with Def Motion (all deaf dance crew)

Film & Theatre:
 
  • 2005-2007 'Holly Parsons' Grange Hill, BBC1
  • 2007 'Sue' in 'Sue' Wolverhampton University Film
  • 2007-2008 Wolverhampton Arena Theatre, Cats
  • 2009 'Eve' in Lonely, Loveless & a Loser, Wolfwood Productions
  • 2009 'Beth' in The Tape, Purely Platonic Productions
  • 2010 'Bella Fingerspeller' The Fingerspellers, C&B Productions
 
Sign Song Performances
  • 2005  'Hole in the Head' Vee TV, dir. Sam Dore
  • 2009  'Winter Wonderland' BBC 2, dir. Sam Dore
  • 2009 Stardust Variety Show, London Stratford Circus Theatre
  • 2010  'Crash and Burn' dir. Bim Ajadi
  • 2010 Razzle Dazzle Variety Show, Birmingham
  • 2011 John Smith and Guests, Mansfield
  • 2011 The Public Theatre, West Bromwich