Our Artistic & Administrative Team
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LUCY ANDIC
PRINCIPAL, COMPETITION TEAM COORDINATOR & CHOREOGRAPHER, TEACHER OF ISTD TAP, ISTD MODERN, JAZZ TECHNIQUE, ISTD BALLET & AUDITION PREPERATION
“It’s one of my greatest privileges to watch our students grow - not just in their dancing, but in their confidence, friendships, and love for what they do. Blackheath School of Dance has always been a special place, and I’m so proud of the community we’ve built here together.”
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LIV NEVILLE
TEACHER OF ISTD BALLET, POINTE, ISTD MODERN, COMPETITION CHOREOGRAPHER AND MUSICAL THEATRE
“From the structure of syllabus work to the freedom of performance, I love helping students find confidence and expression through every style we explore. Whether it’s preparing for an exam, developing choreography for competition, or stepping into character in Musical Theatre - I want each dancer to feel challenged, supported, and proud of their progress.”
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MAISIE WILSON
TEACHER OF COMMERCIAL, ACROBATICS, JAZZ TECHNIQUE AND COMPETITION CHOREOGRAPHER
Maisie trained in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz before expanding into Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz Funk and Commercial. With over 12 years’ teaching experience, she now specialises in Commercial and Acro styles.
A graduate of The Urdang Academy, Maisie has worked across stage and screen — with performance and choreography credits including Eurovision Song Contest, BRIT Awards, Rita Ora, Joel Corre, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie the Movie, Better Man the Movie, Children in Need, Big Night of Musicals, &Juliet Germany TV Performance, Milan Fashion Week, P&O Australia Cruises.
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JACQUELINE CHARLES
TEACHER OF ISTD TAP & ISTD MODERN
“Tap and Modern are such vibrant, expressive styles - and I love watching students discover their musicality, confidence, and individuality through the work we do. Whether we’re focusing on syllabus technique or building performance strength, it’s a privilege to guide them each step of the way.”
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KAY WALKER
TEACHER OF ISTD BALLET, ISTD MODERN & ISTD TAP
“For over twenty years, I have enjoyed teaching at Blackheath School of Dance. I have taught all genres of dance and was also involved in choreography when taking our 1st steps into the world of Competitions. It has been a privilege to see so many students flourish and succeed, whether taking exams or performing at our amazing productions.”
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SAMANTHA DUNN
TEACHER OF ISTD BALLET, ISTD MODERN & ISTD TAP
"I love being a part of the fantastic team here at Blackheath School of Dance. The passion, dedication and hard work from the teachers is reflected in the successes of the students here. Not only in terms of the student's technical and performance abilities, but also in their resilience and determination."
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HOPE PRENTICE- JENKINS
TEACHER OF ISTD TAP & ISTD MODERN
“I’m passionate about teaching dance because it’s a powerful way to inspire growth, creativity, and confidence in others. Watching students connect with movement, find their voice, and express themselves through dance is incredibly rewarding - and I love being part of that journey.”
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ANA ROCHA FARINHA
TEACHER OF STRETCH CLASS
“As someone who grew up dancing at The Blackheath School of Dance, I know first-hand how friendly and supportive the community is.
I adore sharing the passion I have for dance and performing with my students, as well as highlighting the importance of strengthening and stretching within dance training, empowering our students to be the best dancers they can be.”
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KARISHMA YOUNG
COVER TEACHER OF CONTEMPORARY
“Covering Contemporary at Blackheath School of Dance is always a pleasure - the students are open, expressive, and full of creativity. I love encouraging them to explore movement in new ways and helping them build trust in their bodies and artistic voice.”
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LOUISE RODGERS
TEACHER OF ISTD BALLET AND POINTE
"Teaching classical ballet and pointe work is where my heart lies. Watching our dancers grow in strength, discipline and artistry each week is a privilege I never take for granted."
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SOPHIE BLAIR
COVER TEACHER OF CONTEMPORARY
Sophie began dancing at the age of four and went on to train professionally at Bird College. Since graduating, Sophie has danced and co-choreographed for various music videos for emerging pop artists and has also become a registered RAD Ballet Teacher. She has taught for a variety of schools across all genres, specialising in contemporary, and is currently lead choreographer for the All England Festival squad at a dance school in South London, with her choreography reaching Regional and National Finals. Sophie’s passion lies in nurturing and developing young talent and helping dancers push their limits, both physically and creatively.
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ANNA SMITH
TEACHER OF CONTEMPORARY
Anna trained at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, where she worked with choreographers such as Richard Alston, Darren Ellis and Alleyne Dance. Since graduating, she has performed at the Royal Opera House in operas choreographed by Kate Flatt and Michael Keegan Dolan. As part of the creative duo HARRYnSMITHY, she has produced work for Brighton Fringe at South East Dance, The Place’s Resolution Festival and Exeter Northcott Barnfield Theatre with Richard Chappell Dance. Alongside teaching at The Blackheath School of Dance, Anna teaches for the English National Ballet associates and Dance West Youth Co as a Contemporary teacher.
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LIVIA GOMES
COVER TEACHER & TEACHING ASSISTANT
“It’s such a joy to support our students - whether I’m assisting in class, stepping in as cover, or sharing what I’m learning from my yoga training. There’s a real sense of care and creativity at Blackheath, and I’m so proud to be part of it.”
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JACK SMART
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & BRAND SUPPORT
“It’s a joy to help shape the way Blackheath School of Dance is seen and celebrated - from the website and visual branding to the everyday stories we share on social media. Behind every post is a moment of progress, pride, or performance, and I feel very lucky to be part of that.”