Chiltern Academy

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.

Heather graduated from Performers College in 2003 where she gained her Trinity Diploma in Professional Dance. Since then she has had a busy career as both a professional dancer and teacher. Her TV credits include "Top Of The Pops", "GMTV Live" and "Children in Need". Heather's passion lies in musical theatre where she has been lucky enough to be given some great opportunities. She was given the part of Sally in the original cast of "The Biz" and has played the principal role of Aladdin at the Madinat Theatre in Dubai. Heather spent a busy six months dancing in various productions at Londons Madame Tussauds and also performed regularly in various summer and christmas productions around the counrty. Heather has enjoyed extensive cabaret and corporate work at some of London's top venues. She also has a keen interest in excercise and fitness and has recently started her own fitness business in Chesham. Heather teaches at various dance schools in Buckinghamshire and finds the students and teachers at Chiltern Academy a pleasure to work with.

Clover Hayer-Brown BA(hons) PGCE:DT

Clover started dancing at Chiltern Academy back in the eighties. She went on to complete a Degree in Dance at Middlesex University and subsequently, a Post-graduate Certificate in Education : Dance Teaching at the Royal Academy of Dance. For the past 5 five years Clover has been teaching and managing Dance courses at Lewisham College. This is her first year teaching at Chiltern Academy since leaving over 10 years ago and we are thrilled to have her as head of our GCSE and AS dance courses.

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