Meet The Team
Meet The Kings Academy of Performing Arts Team
Jessica King | Director & Principal
Miss Jess has been principal of Kings since 2015, and in that time has loved watching all her students develop and shine. She is a stickler for pure technique and will ensure all dancers understand their own bodies to create the best line and movement possible for themselves as an individual.
Roynon Dance Centre
Alongside running Kings, she is Principal of Roynon Dance Centre, which is an ISTD approved Dance Teacher Training College, and she also owns Roynon Dancewear, where she fits many of her own students' pointe shoes.
Off Duty
When not working, Miss Jess is a mummy and loves spending as much time outside as possible with her family.
Qualifications
Jeassica King has achieved the following dance qualifications.
ISTD Fellowship Tap
ISTD Licentiate Modern Theatre Dance
ISTD DDE Imperial Ballet
Provisional Affiliate teacher of the Royal Ballet School
Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Teacher
Rosina Andrews Method Certified Teacher
Alixa Flexibility Certified Teacher
First Aid Trained
Victoria Sarker | Co-Principal
Miss Viki oozes confidence. Never one to shy away from a performance opportunity, she will instil a deep sense of self-worth in all the students she teaches. With a ‘can-do’ attitude, it's impossible not to be inspired by her to achieve your own goals. Outside of the studio she loves to go for long runs along the river, and take care of her pet snake!secake.
Working towards the ISTD DDE in Modern Theatre and Tap Dance
Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer
First Aid Trained
DBS Checked
Emily Sharpe | Head of the Lower School Programme
Loved by all her students, Miss Emily creates a magical atmosphere for the children to thrive. Miss Emily nurtures her students and helps to develop valuable life skills that enrich their lives outside of class. Miss Emily is a trained pointe shoe fitter and works at Roynon Dancewear and she can also speak and write in Korean!
Working towards the ISTD DDE in Imperial Ballet and Modern Theatre.
First Aid Trained
DBS Checked
Lauren Ford | Dance Teacher
Miss Lauren is the newest addition to the Kings Team, but she comes to us with a wealth of experience in dance and dance performance. Her smile is truly infectious, and she will work with all of the children and students to help them get the best out of their dance experience.
BA Hons in Dance
MA in Dance Performance
Working towards ISTD DDE in Ballet and Modern
First Aid Trained
DBS Checked
Emily Pellett | Singing Teacher
Miss Emily is an up and coming singer-songwriter and is the vocal coach at Kings. She performs live across the South Coast and London, and has just released a new single, which has been played on the radio! She will help you release your inner diva, and has a wonderful way of making everyone she coaches more confident when it comes to using their voice.
BAST qualified Singing Teacher
DBS Checked
First Aid Trained
