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. 

ALICE JARVIS

FASBAT has always been a part of Alice's life growing up in the local area, and she has now been a part of the FASBAT teaching team since 2022. Whilst completing her training in Musical Theatre, at Laine Theatre Arts and Performers College, Alice completed dance teaching qualisications and taught all the while at various dance and musical theatre groups. Since graduating in 2018 Alice has been teaching all ages in schools and extracurricular groups in the local area. Her favourite part about teaching for FASBAT is seeing students confidence grow and working together to create wonderful performances!   

NICKY RIDLEY

Nicky Ridley is an experienced drama practitioner, who has worked with children in the Arts for over 30 years. She began her career acting for Young People's theatre companies, touring nationally with plays. She has worked for many community theatre organisations and taught drama and musical theatre to children of all ages. Nicky believes engaging in the arts are great for boosting children's self-esteem, and encourages social interaction. Fasbat classes are creative, playful and fun! Nicky also works with Polka Theatre in Wimbledon as a freelancer for their Creative learning team. Nicky teaches our Fasbat class for year 1 &2 on a Monday at Ascot Heath

GEORGIA BURLING

Georgia is very passionate about musical theatre, drama and dance. Having taken part time in classes across all genres from the age of 4, going on to study Musical Theatre at Redroofs theatre School for 6th form and a Drama Degree at Exeter University. While at university, Georgia participated in many productions from lighting, costume, props and fundraising for a show that went to the Edinburgh Fringe. From the age of 16 years, Georgia has been an assistant teacher going on to teach in part time theatre classes and taught at a local preschool from 2016-2020. Most recently she has done 3 seasons at Lapland UK and a season at Chessington World of Adventures. Georgia is very excited to be part of the Fasbat team.