Meet the Crew
Emma Bailey-Hague
(Miss Emma)
Emma has a wealth of experience mentoring and delivering pre-vocational training at a highly successful dance academy since 2001. She obtained her first IDTA teaching qualification at the age of just 16. Today, she currently holds a Fellowship, the highest technical qualification awarded by the IDTA, for tap and ballet, in addition to Licentiate qualifications in Modern-Jazz, Theatre Craft, and Freestyle. She holds an Anatomy and Physiology Diploma, a Level 4 Diploma in authentic street dance, and is certified to Level 2 with Acrobatic Arts.
Emma ran her own successful cabaret troupe, ‘Wicked', in which she performed alongside two other dancers touring around large corporate events and sporting events.
In 2001, Emma toured with the winner of BBC's 'Star for a Night', Mark Kerrins, performing vocals and choreography to sell-out audiences. She has also performed as a professional dancer in numerous other productions, toured as a can-can dancer for three years, worked professionally in pantomimes, and is an in-demand national adjudicator.
Emma is renowned for her energy, enthusiasm, and humour when teaching, as well as her passion and dedication for helping all pupils to achieve their potential.
Jason Plenty
(Mr P)
Jason's experience in business and IT stretches back to when he obtained his degree in Business Studies in 1992, and many years since then working mostly as a freelance IT Consultant for a very diverse range of organisations in the private and public sectors.
He originally trained as a Software Developer, but is also a qualified technical trainer, and has spent recent years specialising in the design and development of database and management information systems.
As Managing Director of Starbrite, he is responsible for the company's development and for monitoring and evaluating the teaching and learning of both its students and teachers.
Nicola Sinclair
(Miss Nicola)
Nicola started her journey at the age of 3, training in multiple styles of dance and began her singing training at the age of 13. She has always had a passion for the performing arts and has always been involved in shows and choirs. From a young age, Nicola always aspired to be a dance teacher and began that journey as a Classroom Assistant at her old dance school before moving onto her professional training.
In 2019, Nicola began her professional training at Expressions Academy of Performing Arts, studying singing, dancing and acting. She completed her training in July 2022 graduating with a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts.
Alys Leach
(Miss Alys)
Miss Alys brings a wealth of drama, musical theatre and performance experience to the Starbrite team. She trained in Performing Arts before going on to study Musical Theatre at the University of Chichester, and has performed and worked behind the scenes on a wide range of productions including West Side Story, Blood Brothers, Pippin, Oh What a Lovely War and Into the Woods.
Alongside performing, Miss Alys has experience in choreography, stage management and production, giving her a fantastic understanding of what goes into creating confident, well-rounded performers both on and off the stage.
She also has extensive teaching experience, including working with children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, and is passionate about helping every student build confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning and performing.
Her speciality at Starbrite is Drama and Theatre Studies, alongside Musical Theatre, and she also has knowledge and experience in ballet, jazz and tap, making her a versatile and valuable member of our teaching team.
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