Our Teaching Staff
Meet the Team
Founder/Principal/Teacher/Choreographer
Alexandra Collins
IDTA A.B, A.T, A.MJ, ABATD (Stage)
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Alex started her dance training at 3 years old. She is a qualified dance teacher, experienced vocal coach and workshop facilitator. She has a wealth of experience teaching all age groups and not only fully understands the needs of students, but can also quickly engage with them. Alex has a successful track record of improving a student’s knowledge and understanding of dance as well as building confidence in individuals.
During her career she has worked with various different companies and schools such as TheatreTrain, Noda Youth, Park Resorts, Arbor Academy and many more. She has also choreographed and directed musicals, pantomimes, entertainment shows and is currently the resident choreographer for UpStage Theatre Company.
Alex has been performing for many years but her true love has always been teaching.
Assistant Principal/Teacher/Choreographer
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Josh Woods
(First Aider & Safeguarding Lead)
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Josh started training at the age of 2 at
ASPA and was an assistant teacher for many years before leaving to attend Drama School. He is a 2022 Musical Theatre graduate.
Josh has performed on both stage and screen including a two-month theatrical run of the well-known children's tale
'The Pied Piper'.
Josh has also worked on the technical side of theatre. Operating both lighting and sound for multiple amateur and professional productions.
As a teacher/choreographer Josh has worked for various companies and schools and is also a qualified first aider with a specialism in paediatrics.
Teacher
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Megan Copsey
(BA (Hons))
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Megan started training at ASPA when she was just 2 1/2. During her training to Senior level she was also an assistant teacher.
Megan recently graduated with a BA honours in Musical Theatre Performance from the University Of Chichester. During that time she performed in various shows and most recently made her West End debut at the Leicester Square theatre.
Megan loves to perform but more than that, she loves to help students build up their skills and shine on stage!
Georgia & Marissa​
This friendly duo assist in the lower level classes.​ Georgia and Marissa have been training at ASPA since they were 3 and 2 years old and are Miss Alex's Teaching Assistants. You will find them demonstrating exercises, helping students follow choreography and giving an extra hand to those who need help.
Class Assistants
​​​Noel is the ultimate dance dad and has
been to more shows, competitions and
musicals that he can remember!
As ASPA's tech lead and admin manager
he has been involved with the school
since its very beginning.
Whilst strictly behind-the-scenes, Noel is a very familiar face to the ASPA family and will usually be found at rehearsals with a flask of coffee and a bag of sweets to keep him going.
Admin & Production Team
Noel Collins
Our Ambassadors
Ambassador
Destiny​
Hello and welcome! I'm Destiny!
I joined ASPA in 2020 being 3 years old and haven't looked back since! Being an ambassador is super special to me as I get to represent our ASPA family by doing what I love! I am in the Mini's class and I love my team!
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Ambassador
Georgia
Welcome to ASPA! My name is Georgia and I've been part of ASPA for over 9 years. I've been an Ambassador for 3 years and more recently became a Teaching Assistant for the younger dancers. My favourite style of dance is jazz and tap and my dance highlight so far has been dancing at Wembley Stadium!
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Ambassador
Marissa
Hi and welcome to ASPA. My name is Marissa, I am 13 years old and have been dancing at ASPA for 10 years. I love dance and have been dancing for most of my life. My favourite style is jazz cause you get to do fun dances involving tricks. I love ASPA because all of the friends you make and being one big family.
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