PENNY BRYETT (L.I.S.T.D. C.D.E.)
School Principal & Teacher
Penny started her career as a professional dancer graduating from Laine Theatre Arts. She then spent 15 years in the industry, working in film, television and theatre. A growing interest in music took her to The Musicians Institute (Los Angeles) where she graduated after a year in 1994.
Following a year working in U.S.A. she came to England and started her dance school in Hampshire.
Teaching dance to adults with Parkinson's Disease has been an ongoing project with classes currently offered in Winchester and expanding.
She enjoys art, food, travel and watching her pupils grow into strong, sensitive performers with a love and understanding of theatre.
TRAINING
Bush Davies, Romford.
Ivy Baker, Clacton
Christina Ballard, Chelmsford
Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom, Surry (graduated 1980)
Musicians Institute Vocal Institute of Technology – Los Angeles (graduated 1994)
Licentiate was awarded in October 2003 by the I.S.T.D.
C.D.E. awarded in March 2007 by the I.S.T.D.
Royal Ballet School, London, Inspire Teachers Course
Dance for PD Advanced Training Award, Mosa Ballet School, Liege 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Performance /Choreography
Olivier Briac Company (1979);
Alcazar de Paris, Paris (1982);
Vogue Productions – France; Alfa Romeo Trade Show – Monte Carlo (1983);
Paradis Latin, Molly Molloy, Japan Tour (1983);
Paradis Latin, Paris (1983);
Johnny Halliday Show, Zenith, Paris (1984/85);
Le Stirwen, Carnac (1984/5);
Ray Parker Junior – Ghostbusters, television promotion (1985);
David Christie vocals/dancer/choreographer (1990);
Sacha Distel, Galas and television performances. Olympia, Paris. Backing singer & choreographer (1991-3);
China Tour – Patrick Gaspard backing singer (1992)
Modelling; Lacoste; Lyvia Sportswear; Studio Line, L’Oreal (Cannes) video and show
Commercials; Vittel, Eram, Yoplait, Coca-Cola, Orangina
Teaching; Gymnase Club, Paris; Nirvana, Reading; Italia Conti, Wokingham; Suzanne School of Dance, Andover; Twyford Preparatory School, Winchester; Lewis-Allsopp School of Dance, Winchester; Bryett School of Dance; Dance for Parkinson's - Winchester