Principal
Stephanie O'Connell
Stephanie trained at The Brit School then went on to train at The Centre of Performing Arts obtaining a Dance and Musical Theatre Diploma and ISTD and IDTA teaching qualifications.
Stephanie has first hand experience in the professional dance world performing in many shows, pantomimes, events and various music videos around the world. Working alongside some of the industry's best Choreographers and Directors.
Miss Nikita
Nikita graduated in professional Musical Theatre training at the prestigious London Studio Centre.
Nikita began assisting and learning to teach dance back in 2013, and has since progressed on to teaching many styles at the dance academy. She trained at the Jo Christie Dance Centre since 2000 and successfully completed her Vocational exams in many dance styles.
Teacher
Business Administration
Jack Coombe
Jack came on board from the beginning of SO Dance Academy but has been in the background up until now, Jack will be taking control of aspects of the business from accounts to marketing and administration
Teacher
Miss Claire
Claire has recently graduated from Buckinghamshire New University where I gained a first class honours degree in Dance and Performance. Here, I was fortunate enough to have two successful competition teams in Tap and Ballet.
I trained at my local dance school since the year 2001, where I eventually began to assist and lead classes myself. My teaching experience also extends to local primary schools and colleges around Kent.
In 2015, I performed professionally in Disneyland Paris as a Character and Parade Performer.