Harborough Academy of Performing Arts – Teachers
Linda Greene - Principal
AISTD, AIDTA, Registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dancing.
Linda trained at Pattison Theatre Arts, Coventry, and became a professional dancer appearing in many theatre and TV productions with stars such as Cilla Black, Jimmy Tarbuck, Gemma Craven, Max Wall and Don Maclean. Studied Jazz Dance in Paris with Molly Molloy and spent a year with Jean Marie Riviere’s ‘L’Ange Blue’ Revue in Paris, Biarritz and Barcelona. Linda then established, choreographed and performed with her own dancing and singing shows which toured extensively and appeared in top cabaret venues in London and Jersey and as far afield as the Falkland Islands, Finland and South Africa. Other choreography includes international cabaret, promotional videos and Granada TV’s ‘All for Love’. Linda is now the Principal of Harborough Academy of Performing Arts which she founded in 1995 and is a life member of the RAD, ISTD, IDTA and an authorized mentor for the RAD.
Georgia Fitzpatrick - Vice Principal
AISTD, AA Cert.
Georgia started her dance & theatre training at Harborough Academy of Performing Arts at the age of 5. She always knew she wanted to pursue a career in dance, so at the age of 16 Georgia started her professional training at top theatre school Laine Theatre Arts and at 18 continued her training at Bird College where she graduated from with a National Diploma in Musical Theatre. After graduating, Georgia performed in many professional productions around the UK, including ‘Oliver’ and ‘Wizard of Oz’ at The Haymarket Theatre, Leicester; ‘Richard III’ with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, Michigan USA and The Young Vic, London; ‘The Kevin Bishop Show’, Channel 4; ‘Aladdin’, Sheffield Lyceum; ‘Aladdin’, Kettering Lighthouse Theatre, choreographer; ‘A Viennese Strauss Gala’, choreographer; ‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’ St Albans Arena; ‘Cinderella’ Lyceum Theatre Sheffield, Dance Captain.
Georgia has been teaching here at HAPA for over 10 years now and during that time has finished her associate qualifications with the ISTD and is also a fully qualified acro teacher accredited by Acrobatic Arts. She loves her teaching work at HAPA and being able to share her passion for dance and musical theatre and has a strong loyalty to the school after training here herself from a young age.
Susi Cox
BA (Hons) Dance Studies, AISTD, Cert.Ed. Dance
Susi trained with Miss. Vivien Lowe from the age of 3 in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and National dance. Age 11 she successfully auditioned for Northamptonshire Youth Dance Company where her love for the contemporary dance style began. She took part in musicals, revues and dance presentations, in local theatres and at Derngate. After completing her degree Susi was invited to lecture in ‘A’ level and B.T.E.C. dance, and performing arts, and also choreographed for musical theatre and contemporary performances. Teaching in dance schools in Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire ensured contact with students aged 2 to 65. She hopes to continue seeing this range of inspirational students!
Miss Olivia
Olivia joined Harborough Academy of Performing Arts as a student when it was founded in 1995, going on to study at the world-renowned Bird College, gaining a National Diploma in Musical Theatre. Performing highlights include: “Lisa Niemi” in Biopics: The Real Patrick Swayze (Channel 5); “Annabella/Pamela/Margaret” in 39 Steps (UK Tour and West End); Steel Magnolias (UK Tour); various commercials (Very.co.uk, Nokia); “Cinderella/Ariel/Meg” at Tokyo Disney Resort; Wizard of Oz and Oliver (Haymarket Theatre, Leicester). After a successful performing career and teaching on a temporary basis over the last decade, Olivia has decided to hang up her performing shoes and is delighted to be joining our HAPA teaching team as a permanent member - sharing her passion and knowledge with the students.
Miss Kirsty
Kirsty is specially trained in Safeguarding children and young people and has gained several qualifications and training certificates in working with young people with complex needs. Kirsty has an in depth knowledge and experience in supporting children with various learning needs, which allows her to individualise her training and support to suit the needs of each and every student.
Kirsty has gained a First Class Honours BA Degree in Professional Studies: Performing Arts from DeMontfort University, Leicester and alongside this gained a qualification in Teaching and Education. After completing a GCSE in Dance she moved onto Leicester college, where she completed a Level 3 National Diploma in Performing Arts Dance achieving the top mark of triple distinction at the age of 17. Kirsty was given the opportunity to study for the day at the renowned Martha Grahams School of Contemporary Dance in New York. Kirsty has performed in professional shows such as the famous operas Tosca and Aida, the pantomime Aladdin at the Kettering Lighthouse theatre and both danced and sang at the NIA in Birmingham. She has performed with Arts in Education in Pocahontas and Wizard of Oz at the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester and various ballet productions including Swan Lake, La Sylphide and The Nutcracker at the De Monfort Hall. Kirsty also appeared as a credited dancer in the Christmas film Nativity 3!
Kirsty loves the arts and enjoys sharing her passion and enthusiasm in class to our students here at HAPA!
Miss Remy
Remy started dancing at the age of 3 at the Marjorie Wise School of Dance. She then moved to Harborough Academy of Performing Arts at the age of 5 where she discovered her passion and dedication to dancing. Remy has always had a love for dancing and has successfully completed major exams at high levels in Ballet, Tap, and Modern including a ballet exam at the Royal Academy of Dance in London. Remy has also danced for Graham Fletcher at Dance Activate where she performed for his company at the Curve Theatre. Whilst dancing at Dance Activate, Remy completed her Bronzed Arts Award. Furthermore, Remy has also performed in many professional productions at the Kettering Lighthouse Theatre, these include Aladdin, Cinderella, and Bugsy Malone.
Remy is currently completing a BA Honours in Learning and Teaching at the University of Northampton leading her to progress onto a PGCE after the completion of her degree. Remy has also achieved a qualification in Education and Teaching.
Remy assisted in dance lessons for several years and in 2018 progressed onto teaching at HAPA where she continues to share her devotion and talent with her students. Since becoming a teacher at Harborough Academy of Performing Arts, Remy is now a certified and qualified acro teacher accredited by the Acrobatic Arts. Dancing is a massive part of Remy’s life and she is enthusiastic to share her love for it with her students. Remy hopes that her students gain the same passion for dancing that she has.