The unique mix of theatre, dynamic coaching and performance is used to build confidence, raise self esteem, and encourage the individual to create a personal philosophy which can be taken forward as they stand on life’s stage.
The People Behind The Company . . .
LEE COOPER - PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER
Trained in all aspects of dance and theatre, Lee made her professional debut in pantomime at the age of 8 and later travelled the world performing in cabaret. Back in England she joined Thames
Television working with Benny Hill, Jim Davidson and Spike Milligan. High profile choreographic work was followed by regular work at the BBC.
DEBORAH SIMMS
NICKY RIDLEY
Nicky Ridley is an experienced drama practitioner, who has worked with children in The Arts for over 25 years. she began her career acting for Young Peopl'es theatre comp-anies touring nationally with educational plays. Since working as a freelancer she has taught drama to children for after-school clubs, helping boost children's self-esteem, allowing sessons to be fun and full of creativity whilst keeping them focused on the task. Nicky also works with a local charity who provide multi-sensory theatrical experiences for people with learning disabilities. She loves the theatre and wold go every night of the week if she could! She can't wait to start teaching with FASBAT at Ascot Heath Infant School on a Monday.
ALICE JARVIS
Alice started professional training at Laine Theatre Arts and graduated from Performers College in 2018 after studying dance and musical theatre for four years. Alongisde training Alice completed dance teaching qualifications and taught all the while at various dance and musical theatre groups. At college Alice danced at the opening of the NFL at Wembley and has enjoyed two Christmas seasons at LaplandUK. Since graduating she has performed at the Windsor Fringe with 4motion Dance theatre and has been passing on the skills she learned in training by teaching private classes and in local schools. FASBAT has always had a special place in her heart and she is excited to become part of the team.