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.
Penny also teaches Modern Theatre at the Lewis-Allsopp School of Dancing in Winchester.
She enjoys art, food, travel and watching her pupils grow into strong, sensitive performers.
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
C.D.E. awarded in March 2007
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