Lucie began her dance training with the Royal Ballet School Junior Associates and Central School of Ballet. At 16 years old Lucie was offered a place at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts, where she studied a three year full time course and was awarded her Musical Theatre Diploma. It was during her professional training at Laine Theatre Arts that Lucie discovered her love of teaching and gained her ISTD Associate teaching qualification in Imperial classical ballet. Lucie is also a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and coaches for graded and vocational examinations.
Lucie is an enthusiastic and dedicated ballet teacher with over ten years of teaching experience in and around Cambridgeshire and London. As well as her own school Lucie teaches for BalletBoyz in Kingston and The Siegeris School of Dance in Wimbledon. Her passion for ballet continues to grow and she loves to share this with her students and encourage them to thrive in their dance environment.
PRINCIPAL
Charlie trained at Central School of Ballet as a Pre Senior before being accepted to Laine Theatre Arts at 16. Here she studied on the three year Musical Theatre Course and graduated with her Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre and her ISTD Ballet teaching associate. After working as a dancer, Charlie went on to train on the Royal Academy of Dance's teaching programme and is a registered teacher coaching for graded and vocational exams. Charlie teaches freelance for dance schools across Northamptonshire and teaches at the school preparing students for exams and performances.
PRINCIPAL
Charlie Ashley-Burnett
RAD RTS
Meet The Team
Lucie Ashley
RAD RTS
PRINCIPAL
Lucie began her dance training with the Royal Ballet School Junior Associates and Central School of Ballet. At 16 years old Lucie was offered a place at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts, where she studied a three year full time course and was awarded her Musical Theatre Diploma. It was during her professional training at Laine Theatre Arts that Lucie discovered her love of teaching and gained her ISTD Associate teaching qualification in Imperial classical ballet. Lucie is also a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and coaches for graded and vocational examinations.
Lucie is an enthusiastic and dedicated ballet teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience in and around Cambridgeshire and London. As well as her own school Lucie teaches for BalletBoyz in Kingston. Her passion for ballet continues to grow and she loves to share this with students and encourage them to thrive in their dance environment.
Charlie Ashley-Burnett
RAD RTS
PRINCIPAL
Charlie trained at Central School of Ballet as a Pre Senior before being accepted to Laine Theatre Arts at 16. Here she studied on the three year Musical Theatre Course and graduated with her Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre and her ISTD Ballet teaching associate. After working as a dancer, Charlie went on to train on the Royal Academy of Dance's teaching programme and is a registered teacher coaching for graded and vocational exams. Charlie teaches freelance for dance schools across Northamptonshire and teaches at the school preparing students for exams and performances.
Charlie loves meeting new students and aims to encourage and nurture all aspiring dancers.
Charlene Ford
PATRON
JAZZ AND TAP
Charlene started dancing at a very young age and it has always been a huge part of her life. At 14 Charlene went full time at Stonelands school of Ballet and Performing Arts before being accepted to Laine Theatre Arts at 16. Charlene studied here for 3 years gaining a diploma in Musical Theatre. Upon graduating Charlene went straight into filming for the hit Feature Film ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’ starring Bob Hoskins and Dame Judi Dench. Following this she for worked for 15 years in West End Shows , UK and international Tours and TV shows; Including Cats, The Producers, Joseph, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Love Never Dies, Crazy for You, Funny Girl, Beauty and the Beast, All Star Musicals, Children In Need, The One Show and most Recently 42nd Street.
During her time in 42nd Street, Charlene had her first child and made history by returning to work after 6 months and becoming the first actress to ever job share in the West End! It made headline news!
Charlene also has a huge passion for teaching and with her a wealth of experience in musical theatre , jazz and tap she loves passing her knowledge on to the next generation.
Ryan
Gover
JAZZ AND TAP
Ryan trained at Arts Educational Schools, London (BA Hons)
He has worked extensively in theatre, his credits include: Chicago (International Tour); 42nd Street (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Miss Atomic Bomb (St James’ Theatre); Oliver! (Curve Leicester); Hey, Old Friends! 85th Sondheim Anniversary Concert (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Singin’ in the Rain (Kilworth House Theatre); CATS (London Palladium & UK/European Tour); White Christmas (Festival Theatre, Edinburgh); We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre); Mack and Mabel (Southwark Playhouse); The Night of 1000 Voices (Royal Albert Hall); Gypsy (Curve Leicester); The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium)
TV credits: 42nd Street (2019) All Star Musicals (ITV)
Creative Credits: assistant to Associate Choreographer, Chrissie Cartwright, in CATS (Ronacher Theatre, Vienna & Theatre Mogador, Paris).
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
Ella Bea, aged 13
Ella Bea, aged 13
Lottie, aged 12
"Miss Lucie is the best!"
Olivia, aged 8
"I love the adults' ballet class, it's been my own treat to have fun, exercise and enjoy the beauty of dancing!"
Carla.
"I love doing ballet as it's graceful and I love seeing all of my friends there too. The classes make me happy."
Ella Bea, aged 13
