October 2026 This has to be one of my biggest honours to date! My episode of the Royal Academy of Dance’s 'Why Dance Matters’ podcast has now been released! I squealed when I saw the email inviting me to a chat with the wonderful David Jays (Dance Gazette editor, who has the most soothing voice and giggles just as much as I do!) I can’t actually believe that I’m joining the likes of Christopher Wheeldon, Arlene Phillips, Matthew Bourne, Misty Copeland, Darcey Bussell (the li

September 2026 Yesterday Emily and I (our DWSB ballet teachers) were thrilled to graduate together from the Royal Academy of Dance, validated by the University of Bath! Emily, received both her BA (Hons) in Ballet Education & RAD Licentiate. Sonia received an MA in Education (Dance Teaching). It was so lovely to share the moment together, especially with both our families there, AND we got to shake Darcey Bussell's hand! As my course was a distance-learning course it was als

September 2026 We had a fabulous day with the absolutely purrrrr-fect Thomas Alsop! Tom, a professional musical theatre performer (and former cast member of Cats), treated our dancers to some brilliant Cats masterclasses! Such a sweetie, and a fabulous teacher! It was super special to see Tom as he was one of my very first students back when he was just 6, and I was a shy teaching assistant! So proud of his accomplishments. It was so exciting to hear the famous score down the