FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
DANCE TEACHER & ISTD DDE DANCE TUTOR

Miss Jess has been principal of Kings since 2015, and in that time has loved watching all her students develop and shine.

Alongside running Kings, she trains local dance teachers at RDC - Dance Teacher Training.
Jess owns Roynon Dancewear, where she fits many of her own students' pointe shoes too.

When not working, Miss Jess is a mummy of two and loves spending as much time outside as possible with her family. 

Qualifications:
Fellowship in Tap Dance
Fellowship in Modern Theatre
DDE in Classical Ballet
Affliate Teacher of the Royal Ballet School
Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Teacher
Rosina Andrews Method Certified Teacher
Alixa Flexibility Certified Teacher
First Aid Trained- Mental Health First Aider
DBS Checked - Insured

TEACHER

Lauren has a BA Hons degree and Masters degree in Contemporary Dance Performance. Lauren started teaching when she returned home from London. She is currently training wit Jess at RDC to become a qualified dance teacher. She has recently passed the practical exam with flying colours!
She is Acrobatic Arts Qualified too, DBS Checked and Insured.

When not teaching Miss Lauren enjoys watching the F1 with her partner!

TEACHER

Miss Kirsty is a fully qualified Modern and Tap teacher, having trained under the best at Roynon Dance Centre.
She teaches a wide range of classes, including Jazz, Advanced Adult Tap, and Commercial on Monday evenings; Street Dance and Lyrical on Tuesdays; Boys classes, Teen classes, and Adult Commercial on Wednesdays; and Youth Theatre on Saturdays.

Miss Kirsty began her dance journey in the very same buildings where she now teaches, starting at just three years old. She was a member of Tap Attack and represented the country at the World Championships in Germany. With the support of Miss Jess, she successfully auditioned for Wilkes Academy in Swindon, where she graduated as a professional dancer. Since then, Miss Kirsty has appeared on radio and in iconic television shows such as Call the Midwife.

Alongside her teaching, Miss Kirsty also works in football broadcasting as a pundit and commentator for Express FM, covering Portsmouth FC.

ACTING COACH FOR KING’S CREATIVE COMPANY

Lee spent three years training at The Brighton Academy and graduated with a First.

Theatre Credits include ensemble in Pippin, The Assassin in Blondel, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown and Billy in Carrie, all at Roedean Theatre in Brighton. This Christmas Lee has just finished performing in The Polar Express Train Ride in Edinburgh as The Conductor.

His ultimate dream is to perform in the west end in shows like Kinky Boots or American Idiot.

LOWER SCHOOL PROGRAMME TEACHER

Keira started dancing at the age of 3 at SJ Academy of Dance studying modern, tap, and ballet. She enjoyed taking part in shows at SJ and competed in many All England Dance Festivals during her time there.

Keira went to Barton Peveril College where she studied Dance and Photography A Levels. She has achieved her DDE in tap and is currently studying for her qualification in modern at Roynon Dance Centre.

Outside Kings, Keira is continuing to expand her professional development in a variety of ways, she is an associate dancer at tap attack and runs her own dance photography business

TEACHER

Della is a secondary school music teacher and has been working with youth theatres since 2022. She is passionate about helping young people discover their talent and making music and drama accessible to everyone.

Della has a BA in Music from Oxford University, a Masters in Music Education from Southampton University and a PGDE in secondary music teaching from Bath Spa University. She has directed many youth shows including Camp Rock and Addams Family and has experience in teaching LAMDA qualifications.

When she isn’t teaching, Della loves enjoying her partner’s excellent cooking and playing board games with friends.

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Chloe supports King’s Academy of Performing Arts by managing and scheduling our social media content across Facebook and Instagram. With more than a decade of experience in sales and marketing within the medical industry, she combines her experience and creativity to showcase what King’s is all about.

Chloe’s path into the performing arts world began when her daughter discovered a passion for dance, inspiring her to bring her professional background into a more creative and community-focused space. When she isn’t crafting content for King’s, she’s usually crafting something at home - sewing, knitting, or crocheting - while juggling life with two young children and two lively doggos.

ASSISTANT

Lucy supports Miss Jess and the team at Kings as an assistant, helping across a variety of roles to ensure everything runs smoothly. She graduated in 2023 with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre Triple Threat from Chichester Conservatoire, having developed her love for dance at just two years old. As a child she performed on West End stages with her dance school, and was taught by Miss Jess from the age of eight — making it especially meaningful that her journey has now come full circle.

Alongside her work at Kings, Lucy runs her own marketing business, and is also an ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis UK. She has spoken in Parliament and the House of Lords, as well as appearing on BBC News and ITV News to raise awareness. Away from work, Lucy enjoys time with her gorgeous dog, Luna.

ADMIN MANAGER

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