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 The 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 - ISTD, DDI, DDE, 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 and is a qualified Progressing Ballet Technique teacher.

Francesca Webb

Tap and Modern Teacher - 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.