TORI ROBYNN- PRINCIPAL
Showing a huge passion for creativity, movement & any kind of music she could find at a young age Tori fell into the world of dance.
Tori has performed & choreographed around the UK & Internationally in a range of styles & platforms including TV, Music Videos, Theatre Tours, Fashion shows, Stage & Commercial events
During her professional work Toris credits have included working with Brands, Companies & Artists such as Adidas, PLT, The BBC, Gymshark, X Factors Jay James, Beverley Knight, Russel Watson, SKY, Huawei, Haven & Vodaphone. Whilst working within the Industry Tori spent time living in Los Angeles training at leading Dance Studios such as The Playground, Millennium & Debbie Reynolds & working with upcoming & resident choreographers.
Tori adores bringing out individual artistry & creativity in each performer, encouraging them to find themselves & their individual expression as they grow. Developing young performers into confident, intelligent artists is something she is very passionate about.
Musicality, stylistic intention, commitment to confidence & mindfulness are elements she works heavily to develop within the next generation of performers.
Tori brings her current knowledge & experiences from the industry to help performers build on their versatility, artistry & most importantly self belief. Providing the next generation with opportunities & experiences to grow as performers & individuals especially in the North is part of the reason Rame College is grounded here in Yorkshire
Tori continues to choreograph professionally & teaches for leading Vocational colleges at Guest & regular faculty such as Performers Birmingham, NDC, SLP College Leeds & MADD.
Toris ethos is & always will be
Human First, Performer Second.
MARK HINDLE- VICE PRINCIPAL
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TYLER MORRELL - HEAD OF PASTORAL/ COMMERCIAL STYLES
Tyler was born and raised in Yorkshire, which was where his dance journey began! He then went on to train in more Hip Hop styles at DF Studios in Fitzwilliam, Wakefield. From there he trained for years as a dancer covering styles such as Hip Hop, House, Afro, Commercial, Voguing & Contemporary. It was here that his diverse knowledge of styles developed into a versatile choreography which was then sought after by many schools.
He has choreographed and directed multiple concept videos and productions with his mentor, Louise Rainford. He has since focused on teaching the next generation as much as possible, whilst still training with as many choreographers as possible! He has taken many advanced master classes with international choreographers from New York and Los Angeles to hone his skills further and keep ahead of the chasing pack!
JACK BROWNHILL- TECHNICAL STLYES/ AUDITION & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Jack graduated from The Northern Ballet School, Manchester, in 2014 and began his career as a dancer and lead aerialist with Royal Caribbean, before performing for various corporate event companies in London.
He soon discovered a roaring passion for teaching and has since dedicated himself to training young dancers at vocational institutions all over the UK and Ireland.
Currently, Jack teaches on Degree, Diploma, Btec and Higher Education courses at Shockout Arts Manchester, Dancebox Studios and Theatre Works, Rame College of the Arts, and Nadines Dance Company, as well as intensive programs and conventions - Move it!, Can You Dance? (CYD) and Taaffe Associates.
Known for his attention to detail and emphasis on clean technique, Jack's dynamic approach nurtures and supports the next generation of performers, helping them to understand the industry they are entering and achieve excellence in a competitive field.
AIMEE GOOD - VOCAL TUITION & MUSICAL THEATRE
Aimee graduated from Urdang Academy London & we are very lucky she returned to her roots up North to inspire the young performers in the area.
Aimees Credits include:
- Les Mis ( UK & International Tour)
- Original Cast Recording for The Musical Zombies
- Chaplin The Musical
STEWART AVON ARNOLD - ARTISTIC DIR/ LYRICAL JAZZ TUTOR
Stewart Avon-Arnold was born in London (UK) on 4 April 1955. Having initially trained as a dancer at The London School Of Contemporary Dance, Stewart Avon Arnold has gone on to become a highly successful choreographer. He started dancing professionally in the mid-1970's. He performed with The Tubes at Knebworth, and choreographed a piece that was performed at Sadlers Wells. A member of the Minority Arts Advisory Service, he later founded a dance troupe called The Dance Theatre of London with the late Gary Hurst.
Known as the guru of Modern Jazz, the talent & experience under Stewart's belt is matched by few. With emphasis on emotion & connecting audiences through his artistry he is a living legend in the dance world with tons of knowledge to learn from.
His credits include choreographing music videos, commercials & films. He worked closely with Kate Bush both as a regular featured dancer & choreographic consultant.
He joined Kate's circle for the Tour Of Life in 1979. After this, he appeared in many of Kate's music videos, including a featured role in The Line, The Cross And The Curve. Avon-Arnold also provided backing vocals on the song Sat In Your Lap.
For the last fifteen years Stewart has been constantly involved in West End Shows, pop music videos and television series. He also finds time to teach intensive courses and master classes at leading schools throughout Europe, Scandinavia and Japan. The breadth of his knowledge of forms of dance, together with his unique talent and sensitivity, make Stewart a very powerful creative asset to every production.
LISA CHEARLES - CONTEMPORARY STYLES
Lisa Chearles is a Singaporean contemporary dance artist based in Manchester. She trained at Frontier Danceland’s PULSE Programme and completed her undergraduate studies at Northern School of Contemporary Dance. She has since had the joy of performing and devising with Kapow Dance Circus Theatre, Coalesce Dance Theatre, SAY, Autin Dance Theatre, Excessive Human Collective, Si Rawlinson, Sophie Nüzel Projects and Cathy Waller Company in a range of indoor, outdoor, interactive, immersive and theatrical productions. As a choreographer and filmmaker, Lisa has developed a short dance film, Jericho (2021), featured as part of cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival and Seoul International Dance Festival, and a duet, Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (2023), presented as part of Kaleidoscope VI, Turn 2024 and Queer East Festival.
ALEXA TYERS- TECHNICAL STYLES
Alexa has a love of Musical Theatre & has recently graduated from Bodywork Performing Arts in Cambridge with a Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre.
Alexa began dancing at the age of 4 at Stuart Stage School, during this time she appeared in several professionally accredited musicals including some of Bill Kenwright & Andrew Lloyd Webbers shows.
She appeared in Dr Dolittle, Whistle Down the Wind, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat & Evita where she played the part of the "Holy Child"
Alexa has also trained with the Royal Ballet School & Northern Ballet Associate Programme.
Alexa crafts her sessions to develop performers consistency, strength, confidence & performance qualities for the industry. She is super passionate to play a part in each performers journey & see them grow into an artist within themselves.
STEVEN BRUCE- ACRO/BREAKING & MULTISKILLS
*BIO COMING SOON*
SARAH THOMAS- BALLET
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