Samantha Ewen
Director & Principal - LISTD, ARBTA Examiner, RAD PTS & Mentor
Sam trained at The Arts Educational School in London, graduating with a professional dance diploma and ISTD teaching qualifications in Imperial Ballet, Tap & Modern. She is a Ballet, Tap & Jazz Examiner for ARBTA and a Mentor & Practical Teaching Supervisor for the RAD. Sam has been Principal of Highstone Dance Academy since 1998.
Sian Dempsey
Vice Principal - ISTD, DDI, DDE
Sian started her dance training at Highstone. At the age of 18 she continued her full-time training at North London Dance Studios where she gained her ISTD teaching qualifications in Modern & Tap.
Holly Hillier
Head of Ballet - LISTD, RAD, RTS, CBTS
Holly started her dance training at Highstone. At the age of 18 she continued her full-time training at North London Dance Studios where she gained her ISTD teaching qualifications in Tap, Modern and Imperial Ballet.
She holds the RAD Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies is a qualified Progressing Ballet Technique and Acrobatics Arts teacher.
Francesca Webb
ISTD, DDI, DDE
Francesca trained at The North London Dance Studios where she gained a diploma in performing arts as well as her teaching qualifications in Classical Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre Dance. Francesca has been a valued member of the team since 2006.
Meg Gallagher
Head of Musical Theatre -
Theatre Dance Performance BA Hons, Extended Level 6 Teaching Diploma
Meg began her dance training at Highstone before going to London Studio Centre (Theatre Dance Performance BA Hons + Extended Level 6 teaching diploma). Meg has worked extensively in the music and entertainment industry and has taught children and adults singing, music, dance and drama in a range of educational settings.
Sophie Sawtell
Sophie learnt to dance at Highstone where her passion for everything performance was established. She has since gone on to gain a degree in Theatre Arts and a post graduate certificate in Education; Drama. Sophie has been a qualified secondary teacher for the past 12 years and is delighted to return to Highstone to teach Musical Theatre.
Olivia Doheny
Liv began her dance training at Highstone. She then went into full time training at The Centre Performing Arts College, graduating with a diploma in Theatre Performance. Liv has gained experience teaching at other dance schools and is very excited to be furthering her teaching career at Highstone.
