Street Dance

Welcome to
SEDA Academy of Arts

We offer a variety of Dance Classes in Kingswinford.

We are affectionately known as SEDA by our dance family.

SEDA Academy has of Arts specialise in:

Street Dance

Contemporary

Freestyle

Lyrical

Acro and Technique

Ballet

Musical Theatre Dance & Drama

Private Lessons

See our class timetable for days and genre.

We are soon expanding the Arts section to include singing and drama lessons.

SEDA Academy of Arts, Kingswinford offers a complete dance programme ideal for any young dancer, through to teenage years and beyond in to adulthood.

SEDA offer an excellent variety of dance classes in Kingswinford to support dancers from the surrounding area such as Wall Heath, Wordsley, Pensnett and Brierley Hill.

As well as training in our studio, there is also an option to book parties and private lessons at your location and convenience.

The main aim for SEDA Academy of Arts is to provide dance classes that ensure dancers have the opportunity of becoming a versatile performer, with the knowledge of their body to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We encourage all our dancers to be confident individuals, but also to offer kindness to support others which builds on teamwork.

SEDA pride ourselves on offering a safe haven for children where they can come along and have fun while learning to dance. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to make new friends which helps the children grow in confidence.

SEDA Academy Of Arts is a little different from other Dance Schools in the surrounding area as it does not expect children to take part in exams or be the top performer in their field. Although, we do offer support to any dancer that wishes to pursue Dance Exams.

SEDA aims to eliminate any stress by promoting a fully inclusive, healthy environment to dance and our dance classes allow each child to progress at their own individual learning ability.

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

The Academy prides itself on:

- Talented Staff

- Helpful Team Members

- Supportive Volunteer's

Principal

Sophie Walters

Throughout her twenty-five years of dance, Sophie has been trained in a variety of styles ranging from the Classical Ballet, Ballroom, right through into Hip Hop and Contemporary.

During her training, she became Freestyle Champion at the age of 12, attended The Royal Wolverhampton School, Thomas Telford, achieving Triple Distinctions in Performing Arts, leading onto gaining a Bachelors Degree in Dance from the University of Roehampton, London. The course offered the physical movement alongside Biomechanical training and injury prevention.

Over 14's Contemporary Coach

Musical Theatre Coach

Martyn Davies

- Distinction Graduate in Performing Arts - West End Dancer for TOYS & Norma Jean The Musical - Events Manager, Leading Director and Choreographer at Pontins & Haven Holiday Parks - Multiple Cruise Ship Contracts Around Mediterranean Sea with Costa Cruises & Queen Mary 2 Cunard World Cruise - TV Commercials - Pantomime & Private Events -Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - Angel - Kinky Boots 2022

- Mr Mistoffelee's - Cats 2022

- Coach - Grease 2023

Choreographer - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Freestyle Coach / Lyrical Coach

Hannah Stevens

Studying dance and performing arts for 17 years, Hannah has trained in multiple genres ranging from freestyle, to street, to classical ballet, jazz, contemporary and lyrical, an Alumni graduate dance student of Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA). She has been awarded many titles such as Under 10 World Champion in freestyle dance, Under 12 Welsh Champion in slow Contemporary dance and Lyrical Champion of WLDF competitions Under 18s, whilst also performing in numerous musical theatre productions at The Prince of Wales theatre. She has attained distinction qualifications in The Craig Revel Horwood Award of Theatrical Branch and Trinity School of Performing Arts Award, alongside top level distinction grades in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary.

Head Safeguarding Officer / First Aider / Licensed Chaperone

Bernice Paston - Cooper

Is our on site First Aider and Safe guarding officer. Bee is professionally trained in both areas and is fully knowledgeable and equipped to handle situations which may arise within the Academy.

Bee is confident in her fields and takes charge within these areas to reassure parents and children of their safety and confidentiality.

Bee is a great asset to our team and supports the children both physically and emotionally. No matter the situation, be internal or external, Bee will always stand up for the children and their parents, building rapore and trust.

Momma Bee is definitely the one to rely on to handle anything.

In house Photographer

Lisa Alsop

No matter the event, Lisa has her camera and captures vivid and dynamic action shots of the dancers both at events and within the studio.

These images we use for our advertisements and keep sakes for the company.

Lisa is training to be a professional photographer, sing our dancers as her muse to capture the best possible image.

Lisa loves to get in there at the front of the dancers, encouraging them to perform their ultimate best so that it can be captured through the lens.

Promotional Manager

Michelle Parrish

Is our Promotional Manager for SEDA.

Michelle is extremely hands on, creating content for our FaceBook, Instagram and Google Page.

Michelle creates posts which represent us not only a company, but as a family. Also, giving creating content ideas for the Coaches to act upon within lessons.

Michelle has been a part of SEDA since the launch in October 2015, supporting the dancers, coaches and parents with content, important information reminders and adverts.