About us

 My curiosity for dance began at a young age. It was at 8-9 years old that I found myself attending regular dance classes first as a hobby which later flourished into a possible career pathway. My passion has seen me through college and university where I achieved a BTEC National Diploma and Bachelor Honours Degree both in Dance. My background in dance includes an extensive range of techniques which include the traditional conventions of Ballet, Contemporary and Musical Theatre, but also touch upon the controversial styles of Indian, African and Street Dance.

Now, equipped with the correct skills and tools I have been able to overcome many obstacles and achievements, some of them have given me the opportunity to travel around the U.K as well as overseas. Not only has Dance offered me the pleasure in teaching but also the professional aspect to perform on stage including a range of musicals, live concerts and competitions.

Now, working with Big Arena my goal is to transfer these tools within my current students in hope that too will peruse their dreams as rising performers. 

 Kate started learning stage and screen techniques when attending The Garrick Rep School of Acting for 5 years. From there she has performed in many productions from Shakespeare in the Park to independent short films at film festivals as well as The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham. She studied a Foundation in Acting at Birmingham school of Acting. Here she had lessons in Movement, voice, contextual studies and stage combat. She gained a Grade 8 Distinction in the Trinity College London Award for Plays in Production. Along with this she had the privilege of performing on Shakespeare's Globe in London. During the week days she works for a Talent Agency in London gaining inside knowledge of the performing arts industry. She originally taught French through drama in her home town and on a work placement in France teaching English. She now enjoys sharing her love for the theatre with young people here at Big Arena. 

 James started at Big Arena in 2009 where he was quite shy but the next week he soon jumped right in with the older group where then that day he got the part of Mr Salt in the play ‘Charlie and the chocolate factory’ and from there he moved on to playing the part of Prince Charming in ‘Cinderella’ . Progressing to a main part meant that he’s come a long to being a great actor. He then moved on to being Dandy Dan in the play ‘Bugsy Malone’.  Then in 2015 moved on to playing the role of the Wizard in the production ‘The Wizard of OZ’ all of which were full scale productions. Outside of the Big Arena he has achieved a grade 3 distinction and a grade 4 merit in a LAMDA but all to the thanks of Big Arena. He dedicates his all to acting but not only that in early 2015 he was offered a job at Big Arena to help and support the kids out and tidying the studio. His predicated GCSE grades are as follows: English-B, Maths-C, Music-C, Product Design-B and BTEC science-merit (B). Other thing he’s achieved is a bronze award in DofE which involves volunteering, skills and physical challenges and 2 day expedition. His hobbies are Drama and running. He has a verity of interests for the future such making his own business or working in something that involves what he loves most which is drama. He has also accepted a course in performing arts diploma 3 at Sutton collage where he can pursue his dreams.  

 “Hello, my name is Joash. I have been singing and performing to varying degrees since I was a child. I took this love of music into my education and the end result has been a Masters Degree in musical theatre. Through my studies I have looked at the work of different composers, practitioners, and artists and have built a solid knowledge on how to perform, especially in musical theatre. With voice being my primary instrument, I have taught singing and acting through song to a wide range of children, engaging them with musical theatre in a very practical way. Musical theatre has opened my eyes to various life experiences and stories and I aim to use the performing arts to not only educate young people on the craft, but to educate them about life and the world around them.

As an educator I create a comfortable and enjoyable environment, where young people learn and thoroughly have a good time. I do this while fostering a safe space for young people to express themselves in the arts” 

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