Teaching Staff

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Founder & Principal - North Finchley, Whetstone & Enfield

Danielle trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and The London School of Musical Theatre. She appeared as Sophie in Mamma Mia on board The Royal Carribean cruise ship The Quantum of the Seas. She appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Shadows, Disney Insiders on the Disney Channel and School for Stars for the BBC. During the Christmas season Danielle played Tiger Lilly in Peter Pan in Swindon being captured by Captain Hook played by Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale in EastEnders).

Principal - Isle of Dogs

Amanda trained at Bird College of Dance, Music and Theatre Performance and The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts where she became Head Girl. Amanda is an experienced choreographer and recently choreographed for The Lazy Ace shows in the West End. She is a fully trained Zumba instructor. Amanda has taught in variety of theatre schools before opening her own in Isle of Dogs. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her school, students and staff.

TLA Manager - All Academies

Natasha is an experienced musical theatre performer. She trained at Sylvia Young Theatre School where she was awarded the Jeff Richer Achievement Award in Dance. She has appeared in West End Live in Trafalgar Square. She has performed in professional pantomimes at Harlow Playhouse and The Kenneth Moore Theatre. Natasha has been part of the TLA Family since it was founded and loves working with such a talented team.

Vice Principal - All Academies

Stacey has a wealth of performing experience, performing in places such as the QEII cruise and on Blue Peter. She was one of the first women who fought to get into the Magic Circle and succeeded. From the age of 9 - 24 Stacey performed as a magician in front of thousands of people. Stacey brings all of her performing experience and safeguarding knowledge to TLA and loves working with all the branches.

Teacher - North Finchley

Hannah is currently training at London Studio Centre on a Wall Trust Scholarship. Hannah has great amount of performing experience, including professional pantomimes, dancing on 'The Move It' Stage and All England National Dance Competitions. Hannah began her TLA journey as a Teaching Assistant and has taken on the teaching role with ease and brilliance. We love having her on the team!

Teaching Assistant  - Isle of Dogs

Federica Sorrentino is an experienced educator and dancer with a Master’s in Leadership and Community Practice in Dance from Trinity Laban, and a first-class Bachelor of Arts degree from the same institution. Skilled in lesson planning, child safeguarding, and inclusive teaching, she supports diverse learning needs and fosters student engagement. Federica collaborated with Candoco Dance Company, Teatro San Carlo. Fluent in Italian and English, she is passionate about promoting inclusion and excellence in education and the arts.

Teaching Assistant - Isle of Dogs

Tanya is an experienced and versatile dance artist and performer. She holds a BA in Contemporary Dance from Trinity Laban and has worked with artists and companies such as Candoco, Protein Dance, Shobana Jeyasingh, Temper Theatre and Angel Shed. She is currently performing and collaborating with the group Báilame.x on projects including dance performance, choreography and film. She is passionate about sharing her love of theatre, dance and performance with children of all ages, and hopes to continue to do so through her work at TLA alongside such a brilliant team!