About Little Stars Musical Theatre
Get to know us
Little Stars Musical Theatre is a non-profit organisation that delivers Musical Theatre, Dance and Singing classes to children and young adults. We aim to bring the community together by encouraging children and young adults to come together to create and learn about Performing Arts.
We opened our dance home in 2015 after taking over the building from Myres Hutchinson School of Dance. We were able to continue the love of dance in a building that holds so many memories for not only our principal Miss Sammy, who danced here as a child, but for so many more members of the local community who were able to express their love of performing arts at this wonderful venue.
We are very passionate about our community and we feel as though our dance school is a great asset to the area with our strong community values and giving local children and young adults a place to express themselves.
We pride oursleves on our friendly and welcoming atmosphere which is enjoyed by new and old students. We have a strict Anti-Bullying policy and we love how our students positively engage with each other making friends and memories for life.
Meet The Team
Our Teachers
Miss Sammy
Principal
I am so proud to be the Principal of Little Stars Musical Theatre, a place which offers students, classes ran by experienced, educated and professional teachers. We aim to make performing arts accessible to all children and young adults, we believe all children should be given the same opportunities and experiences; this shouldn't be determined by people's financial situations. This is why we haven't raised our prices since we opened in 2015. Our school is non-profit which enables us to teach through love and passion and not monetary gain. From a young age I dreamed of having my own dance school which was inclusive for all, somewhere that felt like a home away from home. Growing up I experienced so many frosty welcomes attending different establishments and I never found a place that felt friendly for new faces. I am so proud to say that I guarantee our school is super friendly and inviting and we have a real sense of family whether you've been coming for 10 years or 10 days. I hope you choose our school and allow us the chance to welcome you to our Dance Family.
Qualifications:
- BA Hons in Musical Theatre
- Triple D* in BTEC Dance
- Full teaching member of ABD
- Full teaching member of LCM
- Safeguarding children and young adults
- Anti-Bullying level 2
Experience:
- 9 years of Performing Arts teaching
- 4 years of Primary School teaching
- Hull Truck's youth theatre
- John Godber's youth theatre
- Edinburgh Fringe - Next Best Thing
- Hull Truck's Dance Captain
Miss Emily
Cover Teacher
I am so proud to be teaching at Little Stars. I have been singing since the age of 8 and have had classical and musical theatre training since the age of 12. I have had the privilege of performing at many amazing venues from a young age. One of my biggest accomplishments was auditioning and earning a scholarship at The New York Film Academy at the age of 17. I am committed to ensuring that I give every student the best critiques and training in Musical Theatre.
Qualifications:
-D* BTEC Level 3 in Musical Theatre
-Grade 8 Musical Theatre Singing
-UWQL Level 4 DipLCM in musical theatre performance with the London College of music.
-Distinction, Grade 2 Music theory (ABRSM)
Experience:
- 2 years training at a prestigious private musical theatre school.
- Experience in Singing/Dancing and Acting.
- Audition experience.
- Professional singing and theatre work experience all around the UK.
Miss Emmie
Musical Theatre
& Singing Lead
Growing up I was always unsure of what I wanted to do until I discovered singing and performance at the age of 10, from then I knew that it was going to be my life long passion and something I looked forward to every week! I absolutely love teaching at Little Stars because it feels like one big performing arts family. It’s such a joy to teach amazing and passionate children, helping them to work towards their goals whilst having lots of fun and laughs along the way.
Qualifications:
- D*D*D BTEC Level 3 In Dance, Music performance and Musical Theatre.
- Double grade 8 Distinction in Musical Theatre and popular vocals exams.
- Studying DIPLCM musical theatre and RSL level 4 professional diploma in performance.
Experience:
- 4 years of Performing arts teaching.
- 7 years experience of live vocal performance as well as radio and session singer work.
- 7 years experience with RSL and LCM exam syllabus.
Miss Stacy
Dance Lead
As a young child I didn't have a lot of self confidence, but then I attended dance class and started performing, it was a way for me to completely be myself and not have to worry about what other people thought about me. Dance has helped make me the person I am today and the passion continues to grow each day. Now that I am able to have the opportunity to teach the younger students, it amazes me that I get to see their confidence grow further with every class they attend. Being a teacher, I want to show the students that even if you aren’t the most confident, the more time and hard work you put in the greater the outcome is. At Little Stars we are always encouraging students to be their best. I am currently in my second year at university and have gained more knowledge which I am able to apply when teaching and helping the students. Little Stars has the most amazing values which encourage all the children to be kind and friendly, but most of all it allows the children to be themselves, and to embrace their differences through the same passion they all share.
Qualifications:
-BA Hons in musical theatre with contemporary practice
-UAL level 3 extended diploma in performing and production arts
-Grade 8 Musical Theatre Singing
-Distinctions in contemporary, ballet, tap, commercial ABD exams.
-Pearson first award level 2 distinction in BTEC dance
-Level 1 qualification in dance leadership
Miss Ellie
Student Teacher
Miss Gemma
Cover Teacher
Seeing the children develop over the years is inspiring, whether it’s the excitement in their faces when they have grasped a trick that they have been so determined to learn, or whether it’s the support that the children show one another. Little Stars not only strengthens children’s performing talents, but it teaches them to be resilient, courageous and determined. Performing with Little Stars enables children to not only work as a team, but supports them in building their self-esteem, becoming independent thinkers and enabling them to be their true amazing selves.
Qualifications:
Triple distinction, BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts, Acting
BA (Hons) Acting degree
Post graduate certificate in education.
Experience :
Punk Rock, Cissy Franks, Blackpool Theatre
Cyrano De Bergerac, Cuigy/ Lise/ Sister Claire, Contact Theatre, Manchester
Those The River Keeps, Susie, Soho Theatre London
A Midsummers Nights’s Dream, Hermia, Blackpool Theatre
Our Volunteers
Vanessa- Seamstress
Sam - Reception
Claire -Reception
I'm so excited to be a new student teacher at Little Stars! After being a student helper and dancer here a few years ago, it feels amazing to be back. I'm currently studying dance at A-level. After receiving an A* in GCSE drama as well as distinctions and merits in additional exams in musical theatre, drama, singing and various styles of dance; it would be a dream to be able to pursue a career in performing. I would LOVE to help your little ones find a happiness and comfort for performing as I did at Little Stars.
Nas- Volunteer
Katelyn- Volunteer
Vonnie- Volunteer
Ben
Volunteer/
Performer
Our Student Team
Ruby
Student Captain
Skye
Student Captain
