Shannon completed her professional training after 4 years at college gaining a HNC in musical theatre and a HNC/HND qualification in professional stage dance. Shannon is a fully qualified ID Company Street dance teacher and also a fully qualified level 2 group fitness instructor.
During her training Miss Shannon performed on many stages around Edinburgh including the Edinburgh playhouse, Usher hall and The Festival Theatre. Other credits include performing on cbbc morning mash up, and perfoming at events around edinburgh including Edinburgh pride main stage for Blazin Entertainment.
" I believe dancing builds life long friendships and confidence. I love sharing my passion for dance and hope to inspire as many dancers as I can."
Lisa is a professionally trained dancer and teacher with a BA Honors degree in Dance. She trained in all styles including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theatre and commercial but after graduating she took up cheerleading and that is her favourite style to teach!
She has danced and choreographed professionally for 10 years now and her credits include Apple, Schwarzkopf, Wella, L'oreal, Scottish Rugby, Forth One, Edinburgh's Christmas, Skyscanner, Basketball Scotland, Poppy Scotland and Riviera Maya Resorts to name a few!
Having moved to Eskbank in January she is 4 super excited to be teaching at SKA!
Nico Major aka DR. BEAT has spent 20+ years in the Scottish Hip-Hop scene he has also had the opportunity to collaborate with other unique performers including legendary Ozzie comedian - Tim Minchin; flamenco guitar wizard - Ricardo Garcia, in several awarding-winning 5-star Hip-Hop infused Flamenco tours across the UK and Canada including 'Flamenco Flow' and 'Flamenco con Fusion'; the world renowned The Cuban Brothers and even once danced for HRH Prince Charles at his garden party. As well as supporting many international and local Hip-Hop & music legends such as KRS ONE, Talib Kweli, Breakestra, Penpushers, Scotland Yard, Reachout and Croft No. 5
Aside from over two decades of creative collaborations his dance skills have been called on in the commercial world too, performing for household names such as Levis, Puma, Reebok, Schuh, Xile Clothing, T-Mobile, BBC, STV, Channel 4, Smirnoff, Miller Beer, HPNOTIQ, Jamesons Whisky & Edinburgh Gin.
Nico has a vast teaching experience all around Edinburgh and has already shown some amazing work with our SKA Breakers!
Nessa specialises in commercial, street , contemporary/ lyrical and toddler/ baby classes. Nessa loves to share her love and passion for dance by passing it onto others in class." It's the most rewarding thing getting to see students I teach progress and watching their confidence grow "
Nessa is qualified in HND dance and performance training at the award-winning dance college Dance For All Scotland. Nessa also enjoys performing and has joined Blazin' Entertainment where she gets to perform around venues across Edinburgh. Nessa also spent time as a scholarships dancer with IAB Barcelona, Spain .
Some my performances include Disneyland Paris , Theatre Royal Glasgow , The Everyman Theatre Cork, Garther lane Ireland and many more .
Georgia trained in Musical Theatre at The MGA Academy of Performing Arts. She then went on to work as a Vocalist for Celebrity Cruises for 7 years. When she wasn't on cruise ships, Georgia also performed in Musical Star nights European Tour, Andrew Lloyd Webber Gala and several pantomimes. Alongside performing, she has always had a love for teaching singing and Musical Theatre.
Georgia is so excited to work with the wonderful pupils of SKA Studios, hoping to inspire confidence and help them to discover their own unique voices!