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Michelle Moss (B.B.O., B.T.D.A., I.D.T.A.)
I have been dancing since the age of 2 1/2. I was a scholar with the Royal Ballet School, Urdang Academy and The British Ballet Organisation. I have danced on many television shows dancing with Steps, English National Ballet, Jack Wild, Richard Franklin, Jeremy Beadle and Ken Dodd to name a few.
I have performed in many pantomimes professionally, performed in the Nutcracker with the Urdang Academy at Bloomsbury Theatre, Covent Garden, danced Giselle at Clywd Theatre for John Fields Memorial Show (former director for the B.B.O.). I have also attended courses at Pineapple Studio in London and then training at The Northern Ballet School in Manchester on a 3 year Classical Course, changing to the Musical Theatre Course on my second year.
I am a fully qualified dance teacher with The British Ballet Organisation, I am also teaching dance at Edenson Technology College in Longton.
I have been dancing since the age of 2 1/2. I was a scholar with the Royal Ballet School, Urdang Academy and The British Ballet Organisation. I have danced on many television shows dancing with Steps, English National Ballet, Jack Wild, Richard Franklin, Jeremy Beadle and Ken Dodd to name a few.
I have performed in many pantomimes professionally, performed in the Nutcracker with the Urdang Academy at Bloomsbury Theatre, Covent Garden, danced Giselle at Clywd Theatre for John Fields Memorial Show (former director for the B.B.O.). I have also attended courses at Pineapple Studio in London and then training at The Northern Ballet School in Manchester on a 3 year Classical Course, changing to the Musical Theatre Course on my second year.
I am a fully qualified dance teacher with The British Ballet Organisation, I am also teaching dance at Edenson Technology College in Longton.
Caroline Critchlow (Modern, Tap, Audition Technique & Events)
Trained with Michelle Moss since the age of 12 to 16 attending the Urdang Academy Associates, the Yorkshire Youth Ballet and the English Youth Ballet, at 16 started training at the Hammond School gaining a national diploma in professional dance. While at the Hammond, performed in varied dance shows including Guys and Dolls the musical. Trained by some of the best choreographers including David Needham and Jane Elliot, toured Europe with the Tour de Via Dance Company, dancing in Theatre and Disneyland Paris, also performed at charity balls for Marks and Spencer’s and outdoor events in Chester since leaving the Hammond, I have been offered jobs in costa and carnival cruises, whilst on our de Via toured workshops in France, Chester and Liverpool. Joined back with Michelle as a member of the teaching staff directing the school in Trentham, teaching all different styles.
Trained with Michelle Moss since the age of 12 to 16 attending the Urdang Academy Associates, the Yorkshire Youth Ballet and the English Youth Ballet, at 16 started training at the Hammond School gaining a national diploma in professional dance. While at the Hammond, performed in varied dance shows including Guys and Dolls the musical. Trained by some of the best choreographers including David Needham and Jane Elliot, toured Europe with the Tour de Via Dance Company, dancing in Theatre and Disneyland Paris, also performed at charity balls for Marks and Spencer’s and outdoor events in Chester since leaving the Hammond, I have been offered jobs in costa and carnival cruises, whilst on our de Via toured workshops in France, Chester and Liverpool. Joined back with Michelle as a member of the teaching staff directing the school in Trentham, teaching all different styles.
Matthew Needham (Guest Workshop)
Matthew began his training at the Michelle Moss School of Dance before winning a £30,000 scholarship to attend Liverpool Theatre School where he gained his National Diploma in Musical Theatre, Dance (lever 6).
Whilst training Matthew has featured in many shows including '42nd Street', 'Summer Holiday', 'Hello Dolly' at the Regent Theatre and 'Oliver' at the Liverpool Empire. Matthew recently danced in a show for Prince Edward and Ken Dodd and has danced for pop group Girls Aloud. Matthew is taking part in a schools tour in Liverpool called 'The Big Bang'. Matthew hopes to persue a professional carrer in Musical Theatre.
Matthew is an experianced Choreographer and Model. Recent Modeling work includes the ''MATRIX'' hair show.
Matthew began his training at the Michelle Moss School of Dance before winning a £30,000 scholarship to attend Liverpool Theatre School where he gained his National Diploma in Musical Theatre, Dance (lever 6).
Whilst training Matthew has featured in many shows including '42nd Street', 'Summer Holiday', 'Hello Dolly' at the Regent Theatre and 'Oliver' at the Liverpool Empire. Matthew recently danced in a show for Prince Edward and Ken Dodd and has danced for pop group Girls Aloud. Matthew is taking part in a schools tour in Liverpool called 'The Big Bang'. Matthew hopes to persue a professional carrer in Musical Theatre.
Matthew is an experianced Choreographer and Model. Recent Modeling work includes the ''MATRIX'' hair show.
Samantha Abbotts
I started dancing from around the age of 8 and trained at The Michhelle Moss School of Dance. I have also trained as a singer from a young age, taking many examinations. At the age of 11 I successfully audtioned at The Urdang Academy in London and began a associate course, gaining experiance in all aspects of musical theatre. I progressed when I became North and South scholar with the British Ballet Organization and received intense training from many world class performers and specialised practitioners. I have also performed in many shows includung Half a sixpence, Carousel, Marry Poppins and We Will Rock You. After I gained 3 A levels
Holly Richards
I have began my dancing career at The Michelle Moss School of Dance at the age of 11. I am now studying for my Teaching Qualification Level 4 with Trinity.
At the age of 14 I was given the oppertunity of gaining a 3 year scholarship in Jazz. I have perviously completed an Elvis Tour which toured the uk. Recently I have been envolved in 80's Mania show.
I am currently teaching at the school and have successfully opened my own adults classes in Disco and Tap.
I started dancing from around the age of 8 and trained at The Michhelle Moss School of Dance. I have also trained as a singer from a young age, taking many examinations. At the age of 11 I successfully audtioned at The Urdang Academy in London and began a associate course, gaining experiance in all aspects of musical theatre. I progressed when I became North and South scholar with the British Ballet Organization and received intense training from many world class performers and specialised practitioners. I have also performed in many shows includung Half a sixpence, Carousel, Marry Poppins and We Will Rock You. After I gained 3 A levels
Holly Richards
I have began my dancing career at The Michelle Moss School of Dance at the age of 11. I am now studying for my Teaching Qualification Level 4 with Trinity.
At the age of 14 I was given the oppertunity of gaining a 3 year scholarship in Jazz. I have perviously completed an Elvis Tour which toured the uk. Recently I have been envolved in 80's Mania show.
I am currently teaching at the school and have successfully opened my own adults classes in Disco and Tap.
Sarah Mould (Junior / Senior)
Sarah, a former pupil of St. Domonic's Stone, began her dance training at the Peggy Skellern School of Dance in Stoke. At the age of ten successfully auditioned for a place at the Italia Conti Stage School, London. At fifteen took the part of Garziella in Stoke-on-Trent's Operatic Society's production of West Side Story before launching herself on a career as a professional dancer, working abroad for several years, returning home to have her daughter Miriam in 1996. Sarah then went on to become an examiner. In 2006 she achieved her Gold Medal for RADA Shakespearian Examination. Since her return home, Saraah has appeared in many productions including Baroness Schreider in The Sound of Music, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, both chorographed and appeared as Gloria in Damm Yankies, choreohtaphed Small House of Uncle Thomas in The King and I. In July 2006 played Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Trentham Lakes Open Air Theatre. Previous credits also include Pete Watermans Productions, Jason Pineapple Studios London, finishing with a performance of Les Mis at The Palace Theatre.
Sarah, a former pupil of St. Domonic's Stone, began her dance training at the Peggy Skellern School of Dance in Stoke. At the age of ten successfully auditioned for a place at the Italia Conti Stage School, London. At fifteen took the part of Garziella in Stoke-on-Trent's Operatic Society's production of West Side Story before launching herself on a career as a professional dancer, working abroad for several years, returning home to have her daughter Miriam in 1996. Sarah then went on to become an examiner. In 2006 she achieved her Gold Medal for RADA Shakespearian Examination. Since her return home, Saraah has appeared in many productions including Baroness Schreider in The Sound of Music, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, both chorographed and appeared as Gloria in Damm Yankies, choreohtaphed Small House of Uncle Thomas in The King and I. In July 2006 played Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Trentham Lakes Open Air Theatre. Previous credits also include Pete Watermans Productions, Jason Pineapple Studios London, finishing with a performance of Les Mis at The Palace Theatre.
