Meet The Teachers
Lori
Our principal Lori has been performing and getting a professional level of training ever since she was just 5 years old.
She has also had many years of teaching experience, working with children and young adults from 3-20 at various performing arts schools in and around Essex, as well as performing in many professional productions during and after her time at college.
Lori graduated from Masters Performing Arts with a diploma in professional musical theatre and dance, where she studied for 3 years preparing for her performing and teaching career.
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She is loving running her own business, and can't wait to continue to grow her school and share her passion with all current and new Bear students!
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Lori currently teaches private singing, musical theatre, and commercial/street dance at BPA.
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COURTNEY
After studying Musical Theatre at college where she received an extended diploma, Courtney went on to the University of Greenwich to earn a BA(Hons) in Primary Education.
While producing shows with her own company, Extent Stage Productions, she has gained valuable insight into what happens behind the scenes and backstage, both in the lead-up to a show and throughout the rehearsal process.
Courtney is delighted to join the Bear teaching team and is eager to inspire and guide BPA students through her love and expertise in the arts.
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Courtney currently teaches drama and
LAMDA at BPA
We also have a team of fantastic assistants for our workshops and classes.
Isy has been involved in the performing arts from the age of 5, having trained in all three disciplines, and continues to share her passion for the arts with her students.
After graduating from the University of Chichester in 2018 with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre (Triple Threat), she began performing professionally on a variety of contracts and projects, including a touring pantomime; two seasons as a Lead Vocalist for TUl Blue for Families in both Mallorca and Rhodes; and as an Entertainment Host for the largest holiday park in the UK, putting on large-scale family entertainment and performing in her own vocal cabarets.
Isy has many years of teaching experience, working with students from the ages of 3-18 both abroad and at performing arts schools in the UK. She has helped students develop their vocal technique and performance, and has successfully coached students in preparation for college auditions.
She is excited to be part of the Bear Performing Arts team, and looks forward to sharing her passion and knowledge of the arts with all the Bear students!
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Isy currently teaches private singing at BPA.
As a whole, our teachers have the following qualifications and training in child safety