My Dream Team
Gillian Winn
ARAD. DIP. PDTC.
It is not easy to find and assemble a team who are a credit to the school and I have spent over twenty years mentoring and recruiting teachers who have that special touch.
I can now say with every confidence that the group here is exceptional . They are some of the best ballet teachers in London.
Just look at their credentials and qualifications. Each and every one is constantly thinking of how our teaching practice can be developed to inspire our students to joyfully achieve.
We are dedicated to developing technique, artistry, imagination and musicality in every dancer and are committed to continuing professional development ( CPD), which means we are learning all the time.
Delivering inspiring classes at all levels and music to excite and motivate the students towards developing their strength in dance.
We have seen from our alumni that our students become elegant, determined, young women and men.
‘Click here to read about Gill’s life in ballet from an award-winning child dancer to an international soloist and now, whilst still performing, an inspiring coach and teacher.’
“ My teachers being carefully chosen, compliment my vision to inspire and instill a love of dance and music and the nurturing of each individual child.
In other words, they are my dream team.” – Gillian Winn
Suzuka Aoki (Suzi)
MSc. BSc. RAD. ARAD. RTS. CBTS.
Playing the ‘not so scary’ wolf in our production of Peter and the Wolf
As you can see Suzi is a highly qualified ballet teacher and it is no exaggeration to say we are privileged to have her teaching at our school for the last twenty years.
We are all in awe of Suzi’s Impressive versatility. She teaches in the school, plays Piano for classes and wowed everyone with her performance of the Wolf In our production of Peter and the Wolf.
Her early education was at the Arts Educational School, Tring Park and she now teaches Classical Ballet there on their Outreach Programme following her ballet exams at the RAD where she attained 100% distinction.
As well as all the above not only has Suzi achieved ner BSc at London University but also an MSc in Dance Science at the Laban Institute. ( the first of its kind in the world specifically helping with dance health and the prevention of injury )
With this extensive range of skills Suzi is capable of teaching all ages from the youngest up to adults
Musicality ? This is also a great asset for dance and Suzi has achieved Grade 8 in piano.
Suzi, the Master of dance Science teaching ‘turn out’ and ‘rotation of the leg’
Gryte Navardauskaite
BA (Hons).
With her love of music, Gryte started playing piano at the age of 7. Over the years, her dedication and talent became recognised and soon she was awarded a scholarship to study at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music here in London,
a long way from her native Lithuania !
Her musical achievements have led her to be honoured by both the Prime Minister and the President of Lithuania with national awards for her contribution to the artistic merits of her country.
Gryte has performed in many Masterclasses in Lithuania, Switzerland, Germany, France and England and has recently given concerts both as a solo pianist as well as in chamber orchestras in London’s Barbican Centre.
It is no exaggeration to say we are honoured to have Gryte accompany our ballet at St Andrews where she brings another dimension to the classes.
Konstantina Chadoulou
BA (Hons) BE LRAD RTS
Valentina receiving her award
A rising star. Every dance website probably uses the words dedication, inspiring, professional and so on. It is easy to write but Konstantina is the embodiment of these things. Tri-lingual and a Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance,
it is Konstantina’s passion for ballet education and constantly improving her skills that has led to her devotion to her work. Her own studies have almost all resulted with excellence and distinctions.
This led her to be chosen to dance for the official launch of ‘Discovering Repertoire’ and also the recent gala attended by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall.
Another example of Konstantina’s tireless drive to inspire all her students has led to her devising a plan where the girl with the most consistently smart appearance and tidy hair bun is awarded a small prize at the end of term. The others did not miss, out of course, as they are all rewarded for their efforts, but here she is with Valentina who was rightfully proud to receive the top award.
This reaffirms the four elements of our desire for all our students to achieve.
Confidence. Resilience. Fitness. Grace. !
Konstantina receiving her award
