Learning staff
Meet Northern Ballet's Learning team.
Leanne Kirkham
Director of Learning
I initially trained at Performers College and after graduating I worked as a professional commercial dancer and in musical theatre. In 2001 I began working as a freelance dance artist in various... read more
Laura Broome
Senior Learning Manager
I received a BA (Hons) Dance degree from The University of Chichester, which included six months at York University in Toronto, where I worked with The National Ballet of Canada. After graduating, I... read more
Sophie Alder
Artistic Learning Manager
I trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and after graduating, undertook further training in improvisation at the School for New Dance Development, Amsterdam, and since with artists... read more
Lauren Prydderch
Learning Project Manager & Child Protection Officer
Originally from Northamptonshire, I had a keen interest in the arts from a young age. I studied at Leeds Metropolitan University graduating in 2009 with BA (Hons) Entertainment Management. ... read more
Heather Newstead
Learning Project Coordinator
I graduated from Kingston University London in 2016 with a degree in Drama (BA Hons) and swiftly moved back to my hometown of Leeds. Prior to studying at Kingston I enjoyed the performing arts from a... read more
Keisha Hamilton
Dance Education Officer
I gained a First Class BA (Hons) Television and Video Production degree at university and the experience coaching the Hip Hop team in my 3rd year fuelled my desire to further my dance training. I had... read more
Philippa Ranger
Dance Education Officer
I received my BA (hons) International Dance degree from the University of Leeds (Bretton Hall) in 2008, and as part of which, I was lucky enough to do an Erasmus year at Fontys Dance Academy in The... read more
