Emma has always had a great passion for singing and Drama since she appeared on stage at the early age of 5 where she has sung and acted ever since. Performing arts has been present in Emma’s life since an early age and has been on the stage in various roles in different musicals. She studied Music and Drama at GCSE and A 'level where she gained A’s in her singing performances. Emma then went on to study Performing Arts at University of Wolverhampton where she gained a BA Drama and Performance degree in 2010.
Since the age of 14 Emma has worked in various jobs working with children in drama schools and youth related jobs. Emma’s current job is Emma Parker Vocal tutor, which she teachers from her studio at home and also works in 3 other private schools. She currently teaches students at her home and has 3 teachers that work for her., Emma also teaches at Music 2000.
Emma over the years has worked in many establishments such as the Wolverhampton Grand theatre as an Assistant vocal coach for the children's Glee Club, Stage Coach, Dudley Performing Arts providing singing lesson to 6 schools, Wolverhampton Stage School, Drama and Music teacher teaching GSCE Music and Drama at North-east Wolverhampton Academy. Emma has also sang in care homes singing songs from 1930's-1960's . Also she has provided fitness for the elderly that have limited movement during her singing sessions. Livingston Academy Of Dance as a vocal Coach.
Emma worked at Big Arena from December 2012 as a vocal Coach and worked along side Mike Venables. Emma took over Big Arena January 2016 as Manager and renamed the company Big Arena Performing Arts.
Hi I’m Ella and I’m so excited to be apart of the Sutton Coldfield team !!
I have grown up in the performing industry, being surrounded and submerged in a world like no other at such a young age was magical. I started performing at the age of 4 where I was in local shows such as Billy Elliot at the old rep theatre and Evita at the hippod
Hi I’m Ella and I’m so excited to be apart of the Sutton Coldfield team !!
I have grown up in the performing industry, being surrounded and submerged in a world like no other at such a young age was magical. I started performing at the age of 4 where I was in local shows such as Billy Elliot at the old rep theatre and Evita at the hippodrome. In my younger teens I danced in Disney land Paris and performed in Joseph and his Technicolour dream coat at the Wolverhampton grand, I also did my grad 5 solo exam in musical theatre. As I got older I then attended a performing arts college where I graduated with a triple distinction star in performing arts and musical theatre, after attending college i joined a theatre company as a TA I realised how much I enjoyed teaching and becoming one of the people who inspired me when I grew up. I now absolutely love my job - using my passion and skills I have developed through my life to inspire and unlock new talent within everyone i teach.
As well as acting and performing arts I love to be creative in my spare time I design and embroider tote bags.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all :)
Hi my name is Chloe and here is a little about myself;
I’m a fully qualified freestyle dance teacher with the IDTA, DBS checked, and I am first aid trained.
I have been dancing since the age of three.
I have taken many examinations with the IDTA. I have a A* in dance GCSE and have a diploma in performing arts which I gained from attendin
Hi my name is Chloe and here is a little about myself;
I’m a fully qualified freestyle dance teacher with the IDTA, DBS checked, and I am first aid trained.
I have been dancing since the age of three.
I have taken many examinations with the IDTA. I have a A* in dance GCSE and have a diploma in performing arts which I gained from attending a performing arts college BOA ( Birmingham ormiston academy)
I was a competitive dancer from the age of 4-18. I have even competed at all England semi finals along with many other dance competitions.
I’ve performed in loads of dance show and with different dance companies including, Tamworth pantomime company and performing at free radio concert and also performed in a Bollywood music video.
I was a dancer/ performer for Haven holidays. Performing shows most nights and also doing all entertainment aspects from character work to presenting.
I Started assisting dance teaching when I was 16 and gained my full dance teachers’ qualification in 2018 with the IDTA.
Since then I have taught dance classes to gain experience, I have been teaching a range of different styles from commercial to contemporary. Dance has always been my main passion and my passion now is to pass on my love to perform and dance to the next generation.
"Hey, I'm Conor. Part time drama teacher and full time Nerd. I'm currently in my final year of university doing a BA Hons. in acting and theatre.
I'm a 20 year old training voice and stage actor, with a specialisation in character acting and melodrama. My professional industry experience includes children's theatre and scare acting, I've a
"Hey, I'm Conor. Part time drama teacher and full time Nerd. I'm currently in my final year of university doing a BA Hons. in acting and theatre.
I'm a 20 year old training voice and stage actor, with a specialisation in character acting and melodrama. My professional industry experience includes children's theatre and scare acting, I've also been part of several amateur theatre productions growing up.
Hi, I’m Kirstie! With a BA Hons in Music and Musical Theatre from the University of Chichester, I am thrilled to be rejoining Emma and the Big Arena family as Bilston’s singing teacher!
Shaquana Parie- Founder of Issa Vibe Heels Dance. She specialises in Commercial, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Contemporary dance techniques and has been performing from her youth.
Shaquana has been to dance school (Birmingham Ormiston Academy) and University of Kingston to study dance, since graduating she has became a dance teacher and a profe
Shaquana Parie- Founder of Issa Vibe Heels Dance. She specialises in Commercial, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Contemporary dance techniques and has been performing from her youth.
Shaquana has been to dance school (Birmingham Ormiston Academy) and University of Kingston to study dance, since graduating she has became a dance teacher and a professional dancer, dancing for artists, performing for great platforms such as the X Factor.
Shaquana loves and aims to uplift those who she is teaching, by ensuring their self confidence improves as well as their dance technique and performance skills. She’s bubbly, sassy, vibrant and loves creating a safe atmosphere to learn.
Hi I’m Chad and I’m looking forward to being part of the team at Big Arena, Wednesbury. I have lived in and around Wednesbury my entire life and consider it a privilege to be teaching the next generation of dramatists from my hometown. I have been involved in theatre since I was 11; having played leading and supporting roles in both pla
Hi I’m Chad and I’m looking forward to being part of the team at Big Arena, Wednesbury. I have lived in and around Wednesbury my entire life and consider it a privilege to be teaching the next generation of dramatists from my hometown. I have been involved in theatre since I was 11; having played leading and supporting roles in both plays and musicals since then up until now. I am vice chair of Charlemont Amatuer Dramatics Society, West Bromwich, and perform two plays a year with them and am also a player at Highbury Theatre in Sutton Coldfield. By day, I am a primary school teacher (having qualified four years ago) and I run my own drama club at the school.
I believe drama helps children to come out of their shells; it allows them to escape and let off steam; they can bring out the fire inside them that would otherwise be extinguished in the real world. They are allowed to be their true selves and live their best lives in drama. I am passionate about drama and theatre in general and I would like to spread this passion and encourage them to be the best they can be and to just allow them to be themselves. I look forward to meeting you all.
Hi i’m Caitlyn I've been dancing since i was 5. I’ve trained in ballet, tap, modern and contemporary and have taken part in dance competitions. Along with dance I love musical theatre and have spent a number of years training at different musical theatre schools.
I have worked for the past year at big arena alongside both singing and danc
Hi i’m Caitlyn I've been dancing since i was 5. I’ve trained in ballet, tap, modern and contemporary and have taken part in dance competitions. Along with dance I love musical theatre and have spent a number of years training at different musical theatre schools.
I have worked for the past year at big arena alongside both singing and dance teachers building my experience ready to take on this opportunity. I can’t wait to make that transition from student to teacher and look forward to working with you all.
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