Royah's journey is full of passion and dedication to both the arts and her community. After graduating from Italia Conti as Head Girl in 2011 with a qualification in Musical Theatre, she embarked on a dynamic career as a performer and choreographer across theatre, TV, and film. This experience in the entertainment industry has shaped her expertise and understanding of the craft, but also made her realise that teaching the next generation is where her passion was as when she wasnt dancing from the age of just 12 she was teaching.

After years of honing her skills professionally, Royah decided to finally pursue her own entrepreneurial dream and return to Hastings. There, she founded SilverLee Stage School, a place where young performers can explore their talents in a professional environment that continues to be affordable and fun. Under her guidance, the school has thrived, becoming a nurturing ground for aspiring performers, with some of her students now stepping into professional careers themselves. Proud.

As a fully qualified member of the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing), Royah brings not only passion but also formal expertise to her teaching. When she’s not in the studio, she enjoys family life with her husband and their two daughters, Teddie and Bryher.

Fun Fact: You can spot Royah in the Harry Potter films.

Alex started his musical journey as soon as he was old enough to sit at his mother's electronic organ. A love of keyboard and piano music soon followed before turning his attentions to brass music, and he studied the trombone from secondary school through to studying music at Salford University.

During this time Alex found a real passion for musical direction and working as an accompanist for Yamaha Music schools and local theatre groups.

Alex was also employed as a musician in the orchestra pits of Beauty and the Beast, The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas, Guys and Dolls & The Producers. As well as theatre work Alex recorded albums and for radio; performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Symphony Hall in Birmingham, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, toured across Europe and even played in Salt Mine hundreds of meters underground in Poland!

Following the completion of his studies and gaining a 2:1 in classical music performance,  Alex returned to Hastings and took the position of Musical Director at Silverlee, alongside working with other local theatre groups. Most recently Alex has been the Musical Director for Legally Blonde and Spamalot.

After five years Alex took a short break from teaching before returning in September 2021 and has loved every second of being back and seeing his students go from strength to strength. You may also see him on social media as a master Craftsman of cricket bats and is known the world over for his Viking good looks.

Amanda began dancing at the age of three at the local dance school, Laton Ash. She performed in local and touring pantomimes and summer shows. At 17, Amanda moved to London, where she continued her training at Pineapple Dance Studios.

In addition to owning her own dance school, Amanda completed her ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) teacher training in Tap dance. She loves teaching tap to both adults and children and can’t wait to get back to it.

When she isn’t teaching, Amanda is busy being her own boss at LinkBeauty.

Hamah grew up in Hastings where she learned her love of dancing at The Wendy Cameron Academy, before moving to London and working as a performer both at home and abroad.

Since moving back to Hastings in 2017, Hamah has completed her Diploma in Dance Education with the ISTD and now passes on her passion for her favourite genre, tap dancing, to students of all ages across Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill.

Credits include:

Dancer at Disneyland Resort Paris; Solverde Casinos, Portugal; Sands Casino, Macau; Mont Blanc 'Tribute to Women', Shanghai; Warner Holiday Resorts UK; Principal roles touring with Peaceful Lion Theatre Company and The Panto Company; Resident Singer/Dancer at the Brick Lane Music Hall, London.

Maddie has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in a wide range of styles, including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, musical theatre, lyrical, and contemporary.

From a young age, she competed in dance competitions all over the UK, where she went on to specialise in musical theatre, jazz, and contemporary/lyrical.

She has also assisted some incredible choreographers at prestigious events such as Move It, gaining valuable experience and insight into the industry.

Maddie’s true passion is choreography and teaching. She loves creating solos, duets, trios, and group pieces and is dedicated to helping her dancers grow in confidence, technique, and performance quality. We are so excited to have her inspire and guide our contemporary dancers at SilverLee.