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Meet the Team

Meet the talented team at KBDA, where passion for dance meets expert teaching. Our experienced instructors, each with diverse backgrounds in dance and performance, are dedicated to nurturing students' skills across Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro, and Street Dance.

Meet the Team
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Karen Blackburn

Founder, Creative Director, Principal & Teacher

Karen, founder of KBDA and Royal Ballet School Affiliate Teacher, is a former British Junior Ballet Champion with an MA in Dance Research, excelling in choreography and dance education.

Maria Gregory

Ballet, Competition Team, Rambert Grades & Musical Theatre Teacher

Maria, a KBDA teacher and ARAD graduate, holds a First-Class BA in Musical Theatre from Italia Conti. A gold medalist at All England Dance, she excels in ballet, modern, and tap.

Phoebe Fishlock

Commercial, Competition Team, Jazz, Tap & Musical Theatre Teacher

Phoebe is a well-rounded mentor  and choreographer, she brings her experience and passion to several of England's leading professional dance colleges.

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Marsha George

Silver Swans Adult Ballet, Tap & Modern Guest Teacher

Marsha trained at Northern Ballet School, performing in major UK and international tours. With RAD and ISTD qualifications, she excels in teaching and nurturing students' potential.

Hannah Moseley

Early Years & Acro Teacher

Hannah has over five years of experience supporting children. Passionate about mental health, inclusivity, and empowering young people, she excels in teaching dance and promoting accessibility.

Emily Woodford

Musical Theatre, Jazz & Competition Team Teacher

Bio coming soon...

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Maor Yogev

Senior Ballet Coaching, Contemporary & Body Strenghtening & Conditioning Teacher

Maor is a London-based dance artist and educator, trained in classical ballet and contemporary dance, with a diverse performance background and a holistic teaching approach that integrates advanced yoga and ongoing studies at the Royal Ballet School.

Guest Teacher

Tom Muggeridge

Tom, a former student who also trained at English National Ballet School, is Resident Choreographer for Matilda The Musical. His credits include Wicked, Chicago, West Side Story, and Matilda The Musical movie.

Sally Brenner

Greek Teacher & Choreographer

Sally Brenner, a graduate of Arts Educational Schools, specialises in ISTD ballet and Greek dance. With 14 years' experience, she excels in teaching and choreography, helping students win awards.

Interested in joining the team?

Take a look at our current available vacancies

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