Marham School of Performing Arts

School Principal

Mrs Amber Glen-McQuillan, LAMDA Examiner, LITDA, PCertLAM, BA (Hons)

International Dance Teachers Association Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft, Tap, Ballet, Transitional Award Performance, Medal Tests, Theatre Rosettes and Theatre Stardance Awards, LAMDA and Trinity College London Acting, Verse & Prose, Musical Theatre, Mime, Reading for Performance, Devised Drama, Speaking in Public, Group Acting, Group Devising Drama, Group Recital, Choral Speaking and Group Musical Theatre Teacher. LAMDA Examiner.

As well as the Principal of Marham School of Performing Arts, Miss Amber is an Examiner for the London Academy of Music And Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), Head of Dance for the IDTA and Trinity College London Teaching Diplomas at the Norfolk Institute of Performing Arts, a faculty member of Busybodies Stage School and has taken dance and sport fitness onto the curriculum of local Schools.

Following her BA (Hons) degree in Musical Theatre she continued her studies, completing her IDTA Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz teacher's diplomas plus the IDTA Licentiate as well as her LAMDA teaching diploma with outstanding results. She has directed, choreographed and produced wonderful Company performances and her students have a 100% pass rate in all examinations they enter. Miss Amber has taught internationally, being seconded to Singapore where she taught the LAMDA syllabus to students at a performing arts academy (Academie of Stars).

First aid trained, the school holds public liability insurance and instructors hold Safeguarding Children in Entertainment Certificates, Enhanced DBS certificates and Chaperone Licences.

Head of Ballet - Miss Kate AIDTA, PBT

Miss Kate is MSPA's Head of Ballet, works alongside Miss Amber as a faculty member of Busybodies Stage School and is Head of Classical Ballet at the Norfolk Institute of Performing Arts. Miss Kate has a wealth of teaching and performance experience both in the UK and Europe in Ballet, Modern and Tap. Miss Amber is extremely pleased that Miss Kate joined the teaching staff of MSPA as her experience and ability will be of great benefit to the students.

Music Teacher - Miss Catherine Brooke

Miss Catherine Brooke (Miss C) joined MSPA as our Music Teacher in May 2021. Miss C is a graduate of Trinity College of Music, London, and has a wealth of musical talents. We are able now, to offer classes for all levels from beginners to advance, in Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder, Flute, Violin and many more. We are thrilled to welcome Miss C back to MSPA following her absence due to illness and should you wish for any further information, please contact us directly.

Administrator - Miss Jill

Miss Jill deals with all our administration meaning our teaching faculty can devote all their time to teaching. You are able to order any items of uniform required from Miss Jill who usually has a pretty good level of stock in hand. Any questions she is unable to answer directly are referred to the Principal who will respond when not teaching. Miss Jill also holds a Safeguarding Children in Entertainment Certificate, Chaperone's Licence, Enhanced DBS Certificate and is First Aid trained.

Student Teacher - Miss Harriet

Miss Harriet has been dancing since the age of 3 and is currently studying for her IDTA Teaching Diploma. Miss Harriet has a strong dance background and has achieved great success in her examinations and at dance festivals. Miss Amber has taught Miss Harriet for some time and MSPA are pleased to have Miss Harriet as part of our teaching staff.