Teaching Team

OUR TEAM

I started dancing here at the age of 3, where I completed all my dance exams and took part in professional pantomimes. After completing dance college and performance opportunities, I returned to the school as a teaching assistant. I quickly found that my passion lies within teaching the next generation, so completed my teaching qualifications with the ISTD & RAD. Having taught at the school for 15 years, I’m thrilled to be taking over the principal reigns, ready to continue offering exceptional dance education and nurturing our students’ passion and talents.

Laura Zargar

PRINCIPAL

Emma graduated from The Creative Academy in 2021 with a BA Hons degree in Dance. She gained her professional experience while training and has performed throughout London (including the Royal Albert Hall) where she has worked with many prestigious choreographers. Emma has been involved with the school since the age of 3 and is thrilled to now be teaching where her love for dance first started!

EMMA CRADDOCK

TEACHER

Keira started dancing from the age of 2 and attended her local dance academy until she was 18 where she was taught by Laura. Alongside this Keira also attended City of Oxford College where she completed a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance. Keira then graduated from MPAA where she trained in Musical Theatre Performance and dance teacher training where she obtained her DDE in ISTD Tap and Modern. Since graduating, Keira has also obtained her Acrotrix Level 1 qualification.

KEIRA GRIMSDALE

TEACHER

Katie began dancing when she was 2 years old and her love for performing grew from there. She loves all styles of dance, but her favourites include lyrical and ballet. In 2020, Katie went on to study Musical Theatre at The Performers College (Brighton) and graduated with a first-class BA (hons) degree. Katie has a real passion for teaching and working with young people. She teaches for many local performing arts schools in the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire area, as well as previously working as a Learning Support Assistant for children with additional needs. Alongside teaching Katie also enjoys working at a nursery.

KATIE HAWES

TEACHER