Chiltern Academy Staff
Jane Anderson, L.I.S.T.D., C.D.E., A.I.D.T.A., Principal
On completing a 3 year course at London Studio Centre, Jane danced professionally throughout Europe and America. After 5 years as a performer and on gaining her full teaching qualifications, she founded the Chiltern Academy Prestwood, one of Buckinghamshire's foremost dance schools. Jane also took on the challenge of running a hugely successful retail dancewear business. Jane was director and choreographer of the Bucks Youth Jazz Dance Company for a number of years and continues to enjoy working as a professional choreographer. Her teaching experience has enabled her to travel widely, guest teaching at workshops and summer schools throughout the U.K. Following 2 years teaching at Mountview Theatre School Jane joined the staff at the Arts Educational School,London..
Lisa Tierney A.I.S.T.D.
Lisa trained at the Margaret Howard Theatre College, studying Ballet, Modern, Tap, National and musical Theatre. After gaining her I.S.T.D. Associates, Lisa persued her career as a full time dance teacher. She has taught for the last fifteen years in schools across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and London where she joined the faculty at the Italia Conti Junior Associate School. Lisa is very happy to have been on the Chiltern Academy staff for over nine years.
Heather Blakeborough A.I.S.T.D.

Clover Hayer-Brown BA(hons) PGCE:DT
Sophie Free A.I.S.T.D.
Sophie started out her dancing days at the age of six with Chiltern Academy. Since graduating from Performers Dance College, Sophie has enjoyed a successful career as a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher. Her work has taken her around the world on cruise ships and to Orlando, Florida where she choreographed and directed a Magic Revue Show. Sophie's teaching positions have included, Mountview Theatre School, Hayes Community College (Btec), Jean Ann Ryan Productions, Merritt Island High School Dance Team and Stagecoach Theatre Arts. 2010 has seen Sophie become a registered hot yoga instructor.
Lucy Snellgrove A.I.S.T.D.
Jackie Ginger, Administrator