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Meet the Team
At KBDA, our teaching team combines passion, experience, and care to bring out the best in every dancer. With diverse backgrounds in performance, choreography, and dance education, our instructors provide expert guidance across Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro, and Street Dance. Whether supporting early foundations or advanced development, each teacher is committed to creating a positive, inclusive space where students can grow in confidence, skill, and creativity.
Meet the Team
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.
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 and brings a calm, thoughtful presence to the studio. With a strong interest in mental health, inclusivity, and making dance accessible to all, she is passionate about creating a supportive environment where young people feel encouraged and valued.
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.
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