PRINCIPAL, DANCE & DRAMA TUTOR

Kristina was a pupil of Act One Beginners when it first opened its doors in 2003, and continued on until she was 18. During her time at Act One she was a class assistant and taught the dance classes. Since leaving Act One she has gained a BA Hons degree in Musical Theatre from the prestigious Urdang Academy in London, where she has been trained by some of the industries leading professionals. She also has a ISTD Licentiate in Modern and DDE in Tap dance. She is also qualified with the Acrobatic Arts syllabus. As a child she worked professionally in Film, TV and stage. From a young age, a passion for drama and the theatre was instilled in her by her mother Beverly whom is the founder of this school. Kristina loves this school and will endeavour to continue on the high standards that have been embedded by her mother Beverly.

DRAMA TUTOR

Jake is a former act one pupil of 6 years. He loved his time at Act One Beginners and was appointed head boy in his final year. Head boy duties included class assisting for junior and senior pupils. Since leaving Act One, Jake spent three years at the University of Chichester Conservatoire where he studied Acting for Film and qualified with a first class degree. Jake enjoyed every second of being a student here at Act One with it teaching him not only valuable knowledge of drama but essential life lessons instilled from Kristina and her mother Beverley. Jake is delighted to be part of the Act One Beginners community once again and is our Hever, Chiddingstone and Copthorne teacher. He also holds our screen acting workshops.