The Team
The Team

  • Artistic Directors

Grace Harrington

Grace trained at Arts Educational, graduating with a diploma in musical theatre. Since graduating she has had a successful performing career, performing in the West End and in UK tours. Performing credits include  'Seven brides for seven brothers', Theatre Royal Haymarket, 'Christmas on Broadway', The 02 Arena, 'Carousel', UK Tour. 'Carmen' Holland Park and 'Sesame Street' International tour. Grace has performed in numerous Pantomimes and most recently worked with 'Body of People' jazz dance company

Grace's teaching and choreographing career has developed over the last 6 years. She is now head of dance at 'The Actor Works', London where along side teaching she has Choreographed the last two annual showcases at the 'Arts Theatre', Covent Garden and the 'Leicester Square Theatre'. Other collages Grace has taught at include, 'Arts Educational', 'Italia Conti's',  'London collage of musical theatre' and 'Masters'.She was Delighted to be asked by Youth Dance England to be a mentor for there Creative Project 2010.

Choreography credits Uk premier of "Zombie Prom", Landor Theatre. "A Christmas Carol" The Kings Head, 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' and 'Me and My Friend', Brockley Jack, 'Snow White', Wapping. 'Beauty and the beast', Barons court, 'That's a wrap' Questors theatre, and Grace has just finished choreographing the "Drat The Cat" and "Twist and Shout".

Aaron Francis


Since the age of 5, Aaron has been annoying his parents dancing around infront of the TV.  His love for dance gave him insight into learning many different dance styles.

Aaron trained professionally at Laine Theatre Arts.  His theatre Credits include: Chicago UK and International tour, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang London Palladium, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake International tour, Phantom of the Opera Her Majesty’s Theatre, Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands International tour, White Christmas UK Tour.

At college he also gained his teaching qualification in I.S.T.D. Ballet, Tap and Modern receiving the highest marks possible for all three.  He has taught at many professional dance colleges and is Head of Dance at Colins Performing Arts.  His passion for teaching has lead to many exciting opportunities travelling over the world teaching Lindy Hop and Contemporary/Jazz.