Cardiff Llandaff

I have been part of Stagecoach for 10 years. I firstly started as a dance teacher at Woking Stagecoach in Surrey and then at Wokingham Stagecoach. I moved back to Wales and became the Principal for Llandaff Stagecoach in 2000 and later the Principal for Stagecoach Radyr in 2002. Over 2 years ago I took over Cyncoed Stagecoach, thus now owning all the Cardiff schools. I have also had huge TV experience including Casualty and Dr Who. I have secured work for my Stagecoach students including S4C'S Ty Doli's, Nuts and Bolts, BBC'S Space Pirates, Serious Amazon, Maths Programme, Dr Who, Torchwood and many more...... I love being part of the biggest performing arts network in the country and nationwide. The professionalism and the watertight child protection policies are faultless and as a parent I feel that inspections are important to ensure high standards. My children have been part of Stagecoach for 8 years and they are able to communicate confidently with their peers and are not afraid to get on the stage and perform.

Francesca Pickard joined Stagecoach this year, however she has been our LAMDA tutor for two years with a 100% pass rate. Francesca teaches at Howell's school and is creative and versatile. The students take to her straight away and before you know it their confidence starts to develop. Francesca has over 10 years teaching experience teaching students from the age of 4-18years. Francesca loves to perform herself and auditions regularly.

Ross gained his first class degree in English Literature. He is an accomplished pianist and has a Dip ABRSM and has also achieved Grade 8 Singing and a diploma from LAMDA. Ross has been part of Stagecoach since April 2004 and he is currently performing with 'Only Men Aloud' who won BBC's Last Choir Standing. They have just finished recording the album in London and are in demand at Christmas at the Millenium Centre, Wales.They are also performing for the Queen at the Royal Variety Show. Ross is a very enthusiastic teacher who livens up the lessons, making it fun to learn.

Gillian trained at the London college of Dance and graduated with a first class honours. Since then she has choreographed for the West End when we performed at Drury Lane. Gillian has also presented work with Welsh independent Dance, worked with the National Youth Dance Wales and choreographed for many youth dance companies and projects. Gillian has taught with us for many years, is energetic and the students are definitely put through their paces in her lessons.

Shevaughn is a trained actress/singer and has been for over 10 years. Through her many years of teaching she has taught children and adults. Shevaughn has a passion for teaching and this is clearly portrayed in her classes. The Early Stages students have a great time!!