Paula’s training with the Royal Academy of Dance played a significant role in shaping her professional practice and pedagogical approach. She takes great satisfaction in passing on this knowledge, particularly through her work with students on the Performing Arts degrees at University of Gloucestershire.
Biography
Paula is an experienced dance teacher qualified to teach ballet, tap, jazz, and modern to an advanced level. She holds full teaching status with both the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and the Royal Academy of Dance.
Over the years, she has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, vocational schools, private studios, and state-sector education, which has allowed her to support dancers with a wide range of goals and backgrounds. She has also enjoyed choreographing for performances and guiding students through their examination preparation, helping them to progress with confidence.
Qualifications
PGCert: Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), University of Gloucestershire, 2015
BA (Hons): The Art and Teaching of Ballet, The Royal Academy of Dancing, 1998
Licentiate, Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dancing., The Royal Academy of Dancing, 1998
DDI and DDE, Associate Diploma Modern Theatre and Tap/DDI&DDE (Full teaching status)ISTD Modern Theatre and Tap, Imperial Society Teachers Of Dancing, 2002
Membership of professional bodies
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Full member and teaching status Imperial Society Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Full member and teaching status Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD)