Anu OgunmefunGUEST TEACHER
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Training: Sussex Dance Studios, The Urdang Academy
Theatre Credits: Matilda (UK & Ireland tour), Mary Poppins (UK & International tour), Horoscopes (Serpentine Gallery), Dick Whittington and his Cat (Hackney Empire) and Classically British (Tabernacle). Television & Film credits: Mamma Mia: Here we go again (Universal), Blue Peter (CBBC), Strictly Come Dancing (The Wanted, BBC), The Tutor Trailer (Distortion) and Carousel: Holiday Sidewinder Music video. |
Mike DenmanGUEST TEACHER
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With nearly two decades in the industry, Mike has performed in Musicals in the West End and Number one UK Tours, TV, Film & Straight plays.
He now runs Musical Theatre Associate programmes all around the UK, sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation of aspiring Musical Theatre stars. (denmantheatre.com) Social media – @denmantheatre A selection of theatre credits include: Pawnee Bill in Annie Get Your Gun (Crucible Theatre Sheffield), Don Lockwood in Singing In The Rain (Gordon Craig Theatre Stevenage) The Stalker in The Bodyguard (Original cast UK Tour), Henchman/understudy Mr Wormwood in Matilda RSC (Cambridge Theatre London), Jack Frost in Santa Claus (Grand Theatre Singapore), Understudy Polegrave in Nation (National Theatre London), The Wizard Of Oz (London Palladium), Understudy Jose in Never Forget (Savoy Theatre London), Understudy Billy Flynn in Chicago (Adelphi Theatre and Cambridge Theatre London), Gremio/understudy Bill Calhoun in Kiss me Kate (Original Cast UK Tour), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Shaftesbury Theatre London), Louis in On Your Toes (Royal Festival Hall London), Rocker/understudy Head Waiter in Contact (Queens Theatre London), Understudy Double J and Guss in Saturday Night Fever (Musical Dome Cologne Germany). Film and television include: William Hill online bingo commercial, Nation (NT Live Worldwide Broadcast), Paddington 2 and Beyond The Sea. Several award winning short films including -The Boy With A Camera For A Face, Saving Cain and Bluebird. Strictly Dance Fever (ITV) All Time Greatest Love Songs (BBC) and a few Royal Variety Performances. |
George BeetGUEST TEACHER
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George trained at Bird College, graduating in 2015 before embarking on a successful career in both performing and teaching. George’s notable stage credits include Napthali & 1st cover Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (UK & Ireland Tour), where George played the title role on many occasions across several cities; Ensemble in 42nd Street (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Pepper in Mamma Mia! The Smash Hit Musical onboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas; Ensemble/ Swing in Blue Planet (RCCL); Rimbaud in La Boheme (Royal Opera House); Prince Charming in Cinderella (Lighthouse, Poole); Ensemble/ puppeteer in Snow White (Theatre Royal, Norwich).
Other Credits Include: 42nd Street (Film); The Olivier Awards (ITV); The Brit Awards (dancing for Kanye West) and Got to Dance (Sky 1). George is part of the Tap faculty at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and has taught Tap, Jazz & Contemporary as well as choreographing on Summer courses since he joined the school in 2017. George has guest taught at schools and colleges all over the UK and joined the faculty at Bird College at the beginning of 2020 where he teaches Tap and Jazz and also Choreographs. |
Bethany - TerriGUEST TEACHER
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Bethany is a born and bred Sussex Dance Studios student. From very early on, it was clear she would follow in her mothers footsteps and her passion for all things singing and dancing was evident from when she was a little dot.
This became evident when she also trained alongside with the Royal Ballet School and London's Children Ballet and at 16, winning The Stage Scholarship to Redroofs Theatre School. Bethany's love of Musical Theatre blossomed when she attended Brighton Academy, securing top roles in shows such as Maureen in Rent. Graduating with Honours and being signed to Russell Smith Associates, she is now living the dream over in Germany Oberhaussen, performing nightly the fantastic musical, BAT OUT OF HELL! |
Miz WellsGUEST TEACHER
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Miz is our latest addition to the Sussex Team.
As a pupil of ours, she began training at Sussex many years ago and we are delighted to have her return to us to teach. Miz has gained many skills over the years such as Aerial, silks and trapeze and has founded her own Circus School to educate students. |