PRINCIPAL, DANCE & DRAMA TUTOR

Kristina was a pupil of Act One Beginners when it first opened its doors in 2003, and continued on until she was 18. During her time at Act One she was a class assistant and taught the dance classes. Since leaving Act One she has gained a BA Hons degree in Musical Theatre from the prestigious Urdang Academy in London, where she has been trained by some of the industries leading professionals. She also has a ISTD Licentiate in Modern and DDE in Tap dance. She is also qualified with the Acrobatic Arts syllabus. As a child she worked professionally in Film, TV and stage. From a young age, a passion for drama and the theatre was instilled in her by her mother Beverly whom is the founder of this school. Kristina loves this school and will endeavour to continue on the high standards that have been embedded by her mother Beverly.

DRAMA TUTOR

Jake is a former act one pupil of 6 years. He loved his time at Act One Beginners and was appointed head boy in his final year. Head boy duties included class assisting for junior and senior pupils. Since leaving Act One, Jake spent three years at the University of Chichester Conservatoire where he studied Acting for Film and qualified with a first class degree. Jake enjoyed every second of being a student here at Act One with it teaching him not only valuable knowledge of drama but essential life lessons instilled from Kristina and her mother Beverley. Jake is delighted to be part of the Act One Beginners community once again and will tutoring the new Hever drama group.

SINGING TUTOR

Classically trained opera singer since 10 years old and self taught pianist, Cali has been making music her whole life, recording and touring in Israel, the U.S., Europe and she settled in the U.K's art scene. Cali writes original music and also specializes vocally in Jazz, Soul & Motown sounds. She has collaborated with some Jazz & Swing greats such as Robin Banerjee (Amy Winehouse), Hossam Ramzy (Chick Corea, Led Zeppelin) & The Jive Aces.

Cali also has a music for film & TV project made with a unique contemporary dramatic tone signed by UK Northstar Music Company

Cali has been a vocal coach for over 12 years along with her live performances; "I grant my students classical based technique and a safe warm space to experiment. I'm very dedicated to my their sense of accomplishment & success on all levels & ages."