Principal Miss Zoe

From a very young age, it was clear that music, movement and performance were where I felt happiest. At just three years old, I joined a dance school — the beginning of a journey that would shape who I am today.

Throughout my childhood, I performed regularly in dance shows, festivals and competitions, completed IDTA examinations, and later discovered a deep passion for drama when I was selected to play a featured role on television at the age of seven.

As I grew, so did my training. I undertook medal tests and performance exams in Tap, Jazz, National, Character Dance and Song & Dance, later progressing to ISTD Tap and Modern Theatre examinations, alongside Acro qualifications. Drama became an equally important part of my development, with performances in yearly festivals, All England competitions and LAMDA examinations from the age of ten.

By fourteen, I was already stepping into teaching — assisting head teachers in Modern Dance and leading my own classes for younger children in Tap, Modern and Acro. Teaching quickly became just as rewarding as performing.

Around six years ago, following a serious spinal injury, I was forced to pause and reflect. Once recovered, I knew with certainty that creating my own dance and drama school was what I was meant to do. Although my first school ran successfully for two years, other work commitments and a change in location meant it had to close.

I'm now in my 40s with lots of experience behind me and today, I am incredibly proud to say that All Access Performing Arts has been running just over four years, and during that time it has grown into a school built on care, experience and a deep understanding of what young performers truly need.

Much of how I run All Access is shaped by my own experiences growing up in the performing arts world. I understand the pressures children can feel, the importance of being seen and supported, and how confidence can flourish when the environment is positive, inclusive and encouraging. Every child is different — and that individuality is celebrated here.

At All Access, the focus is not just on performance, but on building self-belief, resilience, teamwork and joy. I strive to create a safe, nurturing space where children feel comfortable to try, make mistakes, grow and shine — whether they are stepping on stage for the first time or working towards bigger performance goals.

I pour my heart and soul into every class, every student and every production. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a child grow in confidence, skill and self-belief, knowing you’ve helped them find their voice — on stage and beyond.

All Access isn’t just about performing arts. It’s about giving every child access to opportunity, encouragement and the confidence to believe in themselves.