Bessie - Principal.
Bessie achieved huge public recognition when appearing in the original series of 'Britain's Got Talent' making it all the way to the final. Following this Bessie went on to train at the renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.
Bessie has performed in various West end shows such as Oliver and White Christmas and has also taken leading roles in multiple productions including 'Nativity!' and ITV's 'My Phone Genie'. Bessie went on and successfully achieved both her ISTD Diploma in Dance Instruction (DDI) & her ISTD Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) at Chichester College and then opened The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy in 2017 looking to share her enthusiasm and experience with other emerging young performers. Since opening The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy Bessie has continued to expand her knowledge and successfully gained her ISTD Licentiate qualification in 2022. |
Lucy.
Lucy trained at Performers College in the UK and has since led a very successful career which has taken her all over the world.
Some of her professional credits include
Lead Spirit (Ballet pointe), Lead (Irish) Spirit of the Dance, Michael Jackson 'One World Tour'. also performing in many shows in Las Vegas including 'Sirens of TI', 'Wynn Hotel'. Modelling, Other contracts include Le Grande Cirque Niagara Falls (US Tour), Chivas Promotional Tour (China), Solaris Resort (Mexico), HingKong, Europe, Australia, Celebrity cruises, and so on...
Lucy's singing credits include being a vocalist for Spirit of Broadway (UK), One World (USA), Stardust (Las Vegas), Alphaconnection (UK & Europe ), Rodeo Fashion Show (Las Vegas, & Texas,), LA Lakers Clippers Basketball National Anthem (Los Angeles), Texas Rangers Baseball National Anthem (Houston), as well as being a singer in the girlband Azure.
Lucy's choreographic credits include: 'Dancing With The Stars (TV Shanghai, China), Martel Chivas (China), High School Musical for Kings Theatre, plus many pantomimes and shows including Aladdin, Wind In The Willows, and Little Shop of Horrors just to name a few.
Some of her professional credits include
Lead Spirit (Ballet pointe), Lead (Irish) Spirit of the Dance, Michael Jackson 'One World Tour'. also performing in many shows in Las Vegas including 'Sirens of TI', 'Wynn Hotel'. Modelling, Other contracts include Le Grande Cirque Niagara Falls (US Tour), Chivas Promotional Tour (China), Solaris Resort (Mexico), HingKong, Europe, Australia, Celebrity cruises, and so on...
Lucy's singing credits include being a vocalist for Spirit of Broadway (UK), One World (USA), Stardust (Las Vegas), Alphaconnection (UK & Europe ), Rodeo Fashion Show (Las Vegas, & Texas,), LA Lakers Clippers Basketball National Anthem (Los Angeles), Texas Rangers Baseball National Anthem (Houston), as well as being a singer in the girlband Azure.
Lucy's choreographic credits include: 'Dancing With The Stars (TV Shanghai, China), Martel Chivas (China), High School Musical for Kings Theatre, plus many pantomimes and shows including Aladdin, Wind In The Willows, and Little Shop of Horrors just to name a few.
Tegan.
Tegan graduated from the Wilkes Academy with a BA Hons first in Musical Theatre, she has since gone on to gain her ISTD Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) teaching qualifications as well as her Acrobatics Arts teaching certification. Tegan has a passion for dance and is looking forward to passing on her passion to The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy pupils.
Beverley.
Beverley has been dancing since the age of 5 and has always been a passionate performer. Beverley studied Musical Theatre at D and B Academy of Performing Arts where she also gained her ISTD teaching qualifications.
Since graduating Beverley has been lucky enough to work professionally at Disneyland Paris, Warner Leisure Hotels, has had multiple contracts in Cyprus, choreographed in France and has had experience teaching at many dance schools in and around Hampshire.
Beverley loves to teach and looks forward to passing on her passion to all of the students at the Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy.
Since graduating Beverley has been lucky enough to work professionally at Disneyland Paris, Warner Leisure Hotels, has had multiple contracts in Cyprus, choreographed in France and has had experience teaching at many dance schools in and around Hampshire.
Beverley loves to teach and looks forward to passing on her passion to all of the students at the Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy.
Scarlet.
Scarlet started dancing as a child and competed in many festivals and national finals across the country. Scarlet also trained in Ballroom and Latin and is currently the London Gala under 21 Latin champion 2023. Scarlet is currently completing her ISTD Teaching qualifications (Diploma in Dance Education) in Classical Ballet, she has a passion for Ballet as well as choreography and loves to create new pieces and see her ideas come to life. Scarlet works very closely with SEN children in her career and is always looking for ways to make her teaching and delivery more accessible to all children.
Scarlet looks forward to passing on her passion and knowledge to all of the pupils at The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy.
Scarlet looks forward to passing on her passion and knowledge to all of the pupils at The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy.
Stevie.
Stevie started dancing at the age of 9 where she discovered her passion for dance and performing. Stevie trained at The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy and then went on to full time training at Chichester College where she was awarded a National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practise (Dance and Choreography) and where she is currently completing her ISTD teaching qualifications (Diploma in Dance Education). Stevie is a part of Curtain Call Productions and Cabaret Allure and has performed in various local events including pantomimes and festivals and looks forward to passing on her dedication and passion to all of The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy pupils.