Mr Martin is our assistant teacher and helps with events, rehearsals and classes.

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Martin trained professionally for 3 years at Phil Winston theatre works. After graduating Martin went on to work as a professional dancer in many cruise ships and in pantomimes. This was where he met his wife and principal of LDA Miss Laura. 

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Martin has a wealth of knowledge from working in the industry and loves sharing this with our students. He is a huge support to all of our students and Miss Laura.

Miss Katie has graduated from theatre college Renaissance Arts and is currently out auditioning and performing professionally. Miss Katie teaches our saturday morning classes and musical theatre.

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Katies passion and commitment has always shone through and I am sure she will pass this on to our younger students. A pleasure to have you with us :)

Miss Emily is a qualified speech, drama and voice teacher. Emily moved to london at 16 to train at Fourth monkey theatre company, and then went on to Identity school of acting, gaining representation under IAG and working professionally as a performer whilst studying for her teaching qualifications.

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Emily has veen a vocal and speech and drama coach for the past 8 years, with past students gaining places at schools such as LAMDA, Bristol Old Vic, Oxford school of drama, Bird, Laine, Urdang, Arts Ed, Emil Dale, Trina Park, Sylvia Young Theatre school and students working professionally in TV, film and theatre too.

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Emily is so excited to be with working with the talented LDA dancers on their vocal skills.

Katy began dancing at the age of two in Garforth, taking part in numerous IDTA exams and dance festivals. 

She succesfussly auditioned and danced with Attomic Kitten, for the Disney Chanel Kids Awards. 

At 16 she moved to London to train at Bird College, gaining a national diploma in Musical Theatre. 

Once graduated she turned her focus on gaining her IDTA teaching qualifications. 

She later graduated with a BA (Hons) in Theatre Performance from ArtsEd London. 

Now based in Sheffield, Katy teaches Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Musical Theatre across Yorkshire, and has worked as resident choreographer at Wakefield Girls' School for the past five years. She recently became a Licentiate of the IDTA Tap faculty under the guidance of Miss Vicki Durning.

Shannon trained at Rambert school where she obtained a degree in ballet and contemporary dance. Whilst training, Shannon was lucky enough to perform in a solo in a piece called ‘Linear remains’ at Sadlers wells theatre, as well as reforming pieces from her graduate show at the Royal opera house. Shannon has taught at various dance schools passing on her knowledge of ballet and contemporary as well as choreographing solo and group dances for competition students. She is excited to join the team at Laura’s Dance Academy and is looking forward to seeing what the future holds.

Miss Emily is a fully qualified teacher holding a qualification with the ISTD, level 4 diploma in education (DDE). Miss Emily has worked incredibly hard to achieve this qualification and we are so proud to have supported her through this.

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Emily trained at Moorland ballet academy and has recently graduated from at Renaissance Arts.

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Emily has always been a pleasure to teach and her gentle personality is perfect for our younger generation coming through. 

Lucie began her training at the Marilyn Baker School of Dance and continued to refine her craft with Northern Ballet Theatre Associates and the Yorkshire Scholarship Centre. As a student, Lucie performed with the National Youth Ballet, including appearances on television and in London's prestigious West End.

Lucie graduated from the Central School of Ballet and went on to enjoy a successful professional career, performing around the world aboard Silversea's luxury cruise ships. She served as Dance Captain during her time at sea, showcasing her leadership and artistic versatility.

A Fellow of the IDTA and holder of a Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies from the Royal Academy of Dance, Lucie brings both academic excellence and industry experience to her teaching. 

Since 2019, Lucie has been proud to work with the Royal Ballet School's Primary Steps programme, helping to make high-quality ballet training accessible to young dancers across the UK. Passionate, dedicated, and deeply experienced, Lucie fosters a positive and disciplined environment where students can grow in both skill and confidence.

Lucie holds a level 3 Mat Pilates diploma and is also a Barre fitness instructor.