Teaching Assistants

LMSD Team

Siobhan Whitehead  A.U.K.A. teaches groups in each of the different Saturday Morning classes.

Siobhan  started dancing at the age of 5 years at the Benson Stage Academy in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, training in Ballet, Tap and Modern dance.

During her time there she performed in many professional and semi-professional productions. After passing all her Grade and Medal examinations, she began to train to be a teacher in all 3 disciplines. Then, in July 1995 before going on to University, she took and passed her teaching exam becoming an Associate of the UKA in Theatre (Ballet).

Siobhan has kept up both dancing and performance, as a member of Saffron Walden Musical Theatre Company. She has performed in a show with them every year since 1999. Siobhan is CRB checked.

Dance Teacher

Parent Helpers

We have three parent helpers,  Hazel Sampher, Zerrin Pekri, Sarah Preston and Sally Chapple, who either offer additional support in class or by helping meet some of our youngest children’s needs.  Hazel, Zerrin, Sarah are CRB checked.

We are very fortunate to have as teaching assistants Jane Doncaster & Naomi Hirst two very experienced dancers who assist the children with their dance skills during classes. Both Jane &Naomi are CRB checked.

LMSD Sponsors

Joe Mason is active in supporting all aspects of the school. Joe has been teaching in state schools since 1992. In addition to the publishing, web design and photography, Joe is always available during classes to help with any enquiries regarding the school. Joe is CRB checked.

Rachel Blythe is the LMSD School Seamstress. As a dance school we will always need costumes to perform in. Rachel really helps out at the Stage Shows we put on every 18 months.

In addition to being School Seamstress, Rachel is also a Parent Helper. Rachel is CRB checked.

LMSD Seamstress