CONAN RICE Aistd (dip)
Conan is a professional performer and teacher who was born in Ireland and trained in Dublin and London. Credits include The Dublin City Ballet, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, The Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf, Les Sylphides and Giselle, All Jazz and Hot Gossip, an Evening of Works by Anna Sokolow performing at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Cork Opera House, Rialto Theatre Derry, John Player Theatre Dublin and the Gaiety Theatre Dublin. West End and other credits include the West End and national tour of the 40th anniversary production of The Boyfriend, Godspell, Finian,s Rainbow, Dracula Spectacular, Fiddler on the Roof, the new Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, playing Naphilie, along side Philip Schofield and Aled Jones. TV and radio include Scarlet, various pop videos, The Boyfriend for Radio Two and Thompsons Holidays. Not forgetting his appearances at The Churchill Theatre Bromley, Dick Whittington and Mother Goose working with Jimmy Tarbuck and Ronnie Corbett.
Conan is a professional ballet master and runs three successful schools, as well as giving master classes and work - shops in universities and schools all over the country. Also running the Dance Company Studios with partner Lauren.

LAUREN ROPER-RICE.
Theatre credits include Grease, Moby Dick, My Fair Lady, Marilyn, West Side Story, Dracula the Musical, My Fair Lady, Hunchback, to name but a few. TV credits - Scarlet the Movie, Robin of Sherwood, Pride and Prejudice, Jamaica inn and Member of Chelsea, working with Sir Laurence Olivier and Anthony Valentine. Major productions in the USA, Hawaii, Korea, Japan, India, Taiwan, South America, Middle East, and Europe. Pantomimes with Bill Owen, Chris Tarrant, Amy Macdonald, Russ Abbott, and summer seasons with Bradley Walsh in Blackpool. Lauren has been working as a freelance choreographer/producer for the past 10 years, recently working for Channel 4 and producing shows for Her Majestys and the Old Vic. Lauren has a wealth of experience working with and advising people who want to train in the arts. Lauren was the Artistic Director at Italia Conti (Chistlehurst) for the past 14 years. Lauren runs the Dance Company Studios with her partner Conan.

MATT BEADLE
Matt began his training at The Italia Conti Academy, before moving on to Laine Theatre Arts, graduating with his Musical Theatre Diploma and Teaching qualifications. His recent theatre credits include: the original Austrian and Swiss casts of the Queen musical We Will Rock You (Raimund Theatre, Vienna and Theatre 11, Zurich). In his time in these productions, Matt had the privilege of performing on stage with the God of Rock himself, Brian May. Prior to this Matt spent a year travelling the world in the production shows of P&O's Ocean Village Cruiseliner. Other Theatre credits include: Aladdin (New Victoria Theatre, Woking); Peter Pan (Cliffs Pavillion, Southend); Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Richmond Theatre, London); West End Laine (Aldwych Theatre, London); Moving On & From The Top (both Epsom Playhouse); Musical Memories of Stage and Screen (Palace Theatre, London). His Film and Television credits include: Benissimo (SF1); Its Now or Never (ITV); Ant 'n' Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (LWT); several Bollywood movies and the British feature film Confetti. Matt also had the honour of performing before Her Majesty The Queen at the 75^th Royal Variety Performance (Festival Theatre, Edinburgh and LWT) where he was a dancer for Gloria Estefan, The Osmonds, Dame Edna and Westlife.

JOANNA ERNEST
Joanna began her dancing experience at the age of 6 as a gymnast. A year later she joined local Children Dancing and Singing Touring Company 'Pedziwiatry' and perofrmed nation wide. The following year she passed the exams and got accepted to the  Feliks Parnell National Ballet School in Lodz / Poland, where she educated and trained in all aspects of dance until her diploma and graduation in 1997.In September 1997 Joanna joined the resident ballet company at the Great Opera Theatre House in Lodz /Poland and remained there until the end of season 2000. During that time Joanna danced and covered leading parts in ballets such as: 'La Bayadere', ' A Midsommer Night's Dream', 'Requiem' by Verdi and many more...In 2001 Joanna moved to England with her than fiance and future dance partner Christopher. She later on appeared in the 'Phanton of the Opera' movie as a featured dancer, 'Piccadilly Jim' and 'Harry Potter'. She was also a stunt double for Alicia Silverstone in 'Stormbraker'.

KERRY INGHAM L.I.ST.D 
Kerry trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts for 6 years, graduating with her Performing Arts Diploma and Associate I.S.T.D teaching qualifications in Modern and Tap. Since leaving college she has taught at many dance schools in and around London and Kent. In 2002 Kerry gained her I.S.T.D teaching diplomas in Modern and Tap and continuing her studies for her Certificate in Dance Education. In 2007 she took her Licentiate teaching examination in Modern and Tap. Kerry has been teaching Tap at the Dance Company for the last 10 years.

DARREN JOHN
Darren is originally from the West Country, but is now based in London where he trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and East 15 Acting School. As a musician Darren has been rehearsal pianist, band leader and musical director for various shows and also composes his own music. He has toured Prague and Greece with his former Gospel Choir and performed at NODA's centenary celebrations at the London Palladium. He has also performed alongside some familiar faces such as Chico, Journey South, Lisa Scott-Lee, G4, and Liberty X. Darren is currently the musical director of Italia Conti (Chislehurst). He is also the musical director and vocal coach for the hugely successful Nickelodeon children's sitcom, 'Genie In The House' overseeing all the arrangements and music in the series.Darren also works as an actor/singer/dancer and has worked on stage and television taking lead roles in musicals such as 'A Chorus Line', 'Fame', 'Little Shop of Horrors', 'Aladdin' (Gala Theatre, Durham) 'Zombie Prom' (UK Premiere), 'The Wizard Of Oz' (Questors Theatre), and 'Genie In The House' (Nickelodeon) in which he plays the character of Clive. He has also danced for Australian Comedian Tim Minchin in a BBC comedy sketch show and also dances for the sensational tribute band, Scissor SisterZ who can be seen throughout the country the whole year round!

CHRIS ERNEST
Chris started dancing at the age of six. He was trained at the Prince Regent Theatre, Hampshire, where he studied all aspects of theatre performance, excelling in tap. As a child and young adult Chris appeared in a variety of shows including Old Time Music Halls, pantomimes and musical revues at venues such as Kensington Olympia and Liverpool Street Theatre. In May 1997 Chris was honoured to join the show Tap Dogs and since then has toured through nearly forty  countries around the world and has performed in various television programmes including The Barrymore Show, LWT and in a TV advert for Amena TV. Chris also performs at several Tap Dogs special events around the world several times a year.