Tutors

Kerry Hay, Principal – MBTDA Reg TC, LISTD, LIDTA

Kerry is a highly qualified and experienced teacher. She has been teaching since 1994 having worked at “The Truett Theatre School“ Royston, “The Valentine Robinson School of Dance” Willingham and “The Carolyn Parker School of Dance” Huntingdon. Kerry provided workshops for North Herts District Council for a number of years on their play schemes and choreographed and guest taught at many other schools throughout Herts, Cambs and Essex before becoming Principal of Stage Right in 1998.

Kerry has Teaching certificates in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Lyrical and Speech & Drama with the British Theatre Dance Association. She took her Licentiate Freestyle Exam with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing at Len “Strictly Come Dancing” Goodmans Dance Centre in Dartford. Kerry has Associates in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Licentiate Freestyle with the International Dance Teachers Association.

Brief professional work has included choreographing and appearing in fashion shows for BHS and Studio Dee. As principal of Stage Right Kerry found the school it’s first purpose built Melbourn Street home in 2000. After eleven years Kerry purchased an old warehouse in Lumen Road which has undergone extensive refurbishment to provide students with larger purpose built facilities.

When not teaching Kerry enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children.

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Dominique Verrecchia MBTDA Reg TC, LISTD CDE

Dominique began dancing in Luxembourg at the age of 6, she went on to train at the Legat school of Russian Classical Ballet, boarding from the age of 15. She continued her training at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom Surrey. Dominique has taught for Legat, The Graham School of Dance, Laine Theatre Arts Lower School, King Slocombe, STAG and the Cambridge University Tap and Jazz Society.

Dominique has been teaching at Stage Right since 2003 and holds qualifications with the Royal Academy of Dance, LAMDA, the Imperial Society of Teachers of dancing and the British Theatre Dance Association.
Dominique’s professional work has included many adverts and theatre performances as well as modelling, Dominique is now a highly sort after Bridal wear Model.

Cathryn Jaffray MBTDA Reg TC, LISTD

Cathryn started dancing at the age of four at the Wendy Truett Theatre School she then completed a performing arts diploma at Bodywork Dance Studios in Cambridge.
Upon graduating in 2001 Cathryn began teaching at Stage Right and took her teaching qualifications with the BTDA in ballet, tap and modern, also gaining her ISTD Licentiate in disco freestyle.
Since then she has taught at many local dance and theatre schools but has always considered Stage Right to be her second home!

Cathryn’s professional credits include numerous professional pantomimes with celebrities such as Toby Anstis and Barbara Windsor!

Cathryn also teaches Pilates and Zumba here at Stage Right.. and is married with a young son.

Sarah Stigler

Sarah started her training at the Wendy Truett Theatre School and then went on to Bodywork Company Dance Studios starting in the Theatre School and then completing fulltime training in all aspects of the performing arts.

After graduating Sarah performed professionally for 8 years taking her all over the world as a dancer and backing vocalist on cruises, summer seasons doing commercial work, fashion shows and corporate events. Working with choreographers such as Brian Rogers, Dollie Henry, Kevin Adams and more.

Since 2000 Sarah has started a family and concentrated on a career in teaching. Sarah has been teaching at Stage Right and other schools including CPA (Bodywork Company Dance Studios) , North Herts College and various workshops and summer seasons in the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire areas.

Also a qualified fitness instructor Sarah has mixed her dance and fitness training to create dance fitness workouts for all and in 2006 won new presenter of the year with action uk on the fitness circuit. Sarah is now a national dance and fitness presenter for varied events including Champney’s Health Spas.

Mary Bance AISTD

Mary’s passion for dance began at the age of 4 and has continued to grow. A former student of Stage Right Studios Mary continued her dance training when leaving school at the Stella Mann College where she was awarded a full talent scholarship. Mary graduated from Stella Mann with A Diploma in Professional Dance and her ISTD teaching qualifications in Tap, Ballet and Modern.

During her training and upon graduating Mary taught for Stella Mann College and Lower School as well as teaching for Theatre Train.

In 2008 Mary joined the cast of the parades and shows at Disney Land Paris performing as herself and many of the characters. Whilst at Disney Mary successfully auditioned for many of the shows including staring as Winnie the Pooh in the Winnie the Pooh Show.

Mary is pleased to be returning to Stage Right Studios, teaching Tap, Contemporary and coaching children for Competitions.

Deanna Page AIDTA

Deanna started dancing at Fusion Dance in Letchworth and then went on to study at Hitchin College achieving a BTEC in dance. She furthered her education by graduating from the University of Bedfordshire with a BA Hons Degree in Dance and professional Performance.

Taio Cruz, T2, DJ Luck n MC Neat are just a few of the UK artists that Deanna has danced for. She has also appeared in professional pantomime and has performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London‘s West End.

Deanna is a qualified IDTA teacher and has also completed her BCA Cheerleading qualifications. She has taught at many secondary and primary schools and has a big passion for teaching dance.

Katy Hanna

Katy began her stage career at an early age and at 15 years old attended the National Youth Theatre. She was also a member of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and Laudibus -The National Youth Chamber Choir.

Katy went on to train at the GSA Conservatoire, graduating in 2007 with a 1st Class BA Hons Degree in Musical Theatre.

Whilst in training, Katy performed as Woman Two, And The World Goes ‘Round; Soloist, Sondheim on the Side and as a Soloist for the GSA Singers.

Recent credits include:
Swing,The Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre; Choir, Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert, O2 Arena; Assistant Dance Captain/Swing/Covered and played Factory Girl, Les Miserables, Queens Theatre; Cover Johanna/Ensemble, Sweeney Todd, Royal Festival Hall

Lisa Penn

Lisa began her training with Lisa Rusay, The Truett’s, Stage Right and Gail Henry and went on to train for 3 years at Bodywork Company Studios in Cambridge. On completing the diploma course Lisa went straight into her first professional job dancing in South Korea.

Lisa has also done professional pantomime and as a provisionally registered teacher of the British Theatre Dance Association she is now concentrating on teaching and training to be a midwife!

Lisa is our Festival secretary and is responsible for all our entries as well as training the Senior Competition groups and doing Private Lessons.

Adam Williams

Adam is a former Stage Right student who has completed 3 years of professional training at Bodywork Company Studios. He has had an extensive performing career working on many cruise ships such as the Saga Rose and Costa Atlantica taking the role of dance captin on numerous occasions. The 42nd annual TV and Film Awards – Monaco. The Monaco Grand Prix Opening Ceremony. Dancing Queen UK Tour and resident show Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Falls Canada. Spirit of Christmas at Fallsview and also at the Hilton Casino Resort Atlantic City America as well as the US Tour!

Adam is taking a break from touring the world and we are lucky enough to have him as a member of the team!