LYDIA WHITESIDE
 

I grew up in Essex where I spent most of my time dancing. I began learning Ballet at Harlow Ballet School and it wasn't till I was a little older, that I then discovered Contemporary and Street Dance. At the age of 13, I then ventured into the realm of Musical Theatre with Academy Arts and never looked back!

When I wasn't at School, I was dancing or playing Netball. I performed in numerous shows and was always rehearsing and preparing for the next performance. I danced with the Ballet Russe and performed in many other Ballets and Musicals. I was extremely lucky to have these amazing opportunities and from this, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in Performing Arts and at the age of 15 I decided to audition for professional colleges.

 

I was extremely lucky to get a place at 4 prestigious colleges in London and received a Dance and Drama scholarship. I moved to London at the age of 16 and began my training in Musical Theatre at Millennium Performing Arts. I was trained by the industries top professionals and completed my 3-year course with the award for 'The Best All Round Performer'.

I have travelled all around the World performing. From a Shakespeare play  'Much Ado About Nothing' in London, to multiple shows on tour in Germany. I have toured around the UK working on a 2 man show, performed in Pantomimes and have even been lucky enough to choreograph and direct shows in Germany.
Most recently, I worked in the Caribbean as a Lead Vocalist and Entertainment Manager, before Covid came along and changed everything!

I have always taught alongside my performing work. It fills me with so much joy to be able to pass what I have learnt, on to others and my dream was always to open my own school.


By 2021 I had two new babies, my daughter and The Stage Studio and now I get to do what I LOVE every single day and I have to pinch myself, as I can't believe we are here!

I am so lucky to be surrounded by this community filled with wonderful families. We have a very exciting future ahead at The Stage Studio and I am so excited for what's to come!

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MISS PENNY

 

Miss Penny has been performing and playing professionally for over ten years.

 

Originally from Bournemouth, Penny successfully gained a position at London College of Music where she trained for three years In Musical Theatre. During her time there Penny was establishing herself through her music studying classical piano and acoustic guitar.

 

When moving to Reigate In 2013, Penny launched Into the gigging scene and immersed herself Into songwriting. She became a regional finalist at Open Mic UK and soon after was taking bookings for weddings, pubs and other events which she Is still doing to this day.

 

Penny is also a music teacher with education specialist Grooveline Music Education teaching a verity of instruments in whole class and peripatetic setting in Surrey.

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