Rae Piper
CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PERFORMER:
Rae has performed in theatre for over 20 years in many productions. Selected credits include:
Rae is also an former international aerialist and contortionist, performing at venues such as Café de Paris, The Spotlight Summer Ball, NCL’s Norwegian Dawn and Sun, and for corporate clients including Nikon, Canon, Gymbox and Magic TV.
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Rae is co-Artistic Director of Chantry Dance Company, and works collaboratively with fellow co-Artistic Director, Paul Chantry, to create ballets as a principal dancer.
Outside of CDC, Rae works in a choreographic partnership with Paul Chantry. Together they have choreographed numerous productions. Selected credits include:
NOMINATED – “Best Touring Play”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Young People’s Theatre Production”, UK THEATRE AWARDS
TEACHER:
Rae holds a BSc (1st Class Hons) from The University of Birmingham in Sport and Exercise Sciences, and was winner of the Chancellor's Award for academic achievement. She is a qualified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor, and Associate teacher of the International Dance Teachers’ Association with enhanced DBS check and full PLI. Rae has taught at many of the top UK vocational schools and international events, including:
Rae has performed in theatre for over 20 years in many productions. Selected credits include:
- ‘Love Never Dies’ - Acrobatics Captain and Swing, original cast (Really Useful Group, Adelphi Theatre, West End)
- 'INXILE - The Trail of Tears '-The Black Virgin (Álvaro Restrepo, LBS, Sadler’s Wells)
- 'Our House' - Mrs Pressman/Ensemble (Pimlico Opera)
- ‘Encore Mr Producer!’ – featured singer/dancer (Cameron Mackintosh & Jean Ann Ryan Productions)
- 'Ballo in Maschera’- Featured dancer and Assistant Choreographer (Royal Opera House)
Rae is also an former international aerialist and contortionist, performing at venues such as Café de Paris, The Spotlight Summer Ball, NCL’s Norwegian Dawn and Sun, and for corporate clients including Nikon, Canon, Gymbox and Magic TV.
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Rae is co-Artistic Director of Chantry Dance Company, and works collaboratively with fellow co-Artistic Director, Paul Chantry, to create ballets as a principal dancer.
Outside of CDC, Rae works in a choreographic partnership with Paul Chantry. Together they have choreographed numerous productions. Selected credits include:
- 'Gangsta Granny’ for David Walliams and Birmingham Stage Company (Two UK tours & Garrick Theatre, West End)
NOMINATED – “Best Touring Play”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Young People’s Theatre Production”, UK THEATRE AWARDS
- 'Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians' (UK Tour)
- 'Horrible Histories - Horrible Christmas' (The Lowry Salford, Birmingham Old Rep, Derby Theatre & UK Tour)
- 'The Last Days of Mankind' UK Premiere (Bristol Old Vic Theatre Royal)
- 'Sister Act' and 'Our House' starring Suggs from Madness (Pimlico Opera)
- 'The Merry Widow' and 'Die Fledermaus' for the Philharmonia Orchestra and John Wilson (The Royal Festival Hall )
- 'The Queen of Spades' Assistant revival director (Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma).
- 'Gloria - a pigtale' for Mahogany Opera Group (Royal Opera House Linbury Studio Theatre, Buxton Opera Festival, Bregenz Opera Festival)
- 'Shadowbox' for BESIX and performed for the Prince of Belgium.
TEACHER:
Rae holds a BSc (1st Class Hons) from The University of Birmingham in Sport and Exercise Sciences, and was winner of the Chancellor's Award for academic achievement. She is a qualified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor, and Associate teacher of the International Dance Teachers’ Association with enhanced DBS check and full PLI. Rae has taught at many of the top UK vocational schools and international events, including:
- Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
- Elmhurst Ballet School
- English National Ballet School
- Central School of Ballet
- Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- MOVE IT
- Art Studio Danza – Italy
Paul Chantry
CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
PERFORMER:
Paul has worked with many notable choreographers throughout his career including Gillian Lynne, David Bintley, David Fielding and Laurent Cavanna. He was a founder member of Newcastle-based Dora Frankel Dance. Selected credits include:
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Paul is co-Artistic Director of Chantry Dance Company, and was responsible for the creation of their debut performance at Sadler's Wells, which was the creation of 5 pieces commissioned for the Chinese Calligraphy, Music and Dance Concert. This high-profile debut occurred within 3 months of CDC's formation. Following this, Paul has gone on to create full narrative works as well as abstract/thematic pieces for CDC, but finding his passion lies in story-telling.
Outside of CDC, Paul works in a choreographic partnership with Rae Piper. Together they have choreographed numerous productions. Selected credits include:
NOMINATED – “Best Touring Play”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Young People’s Theatre Production”, UK THEATRE AWARDS
TEACHER:
Paul is an experienced teacher with enhanced DBS check and full PLI who has taught at many of the top UK dance studios, vocational schools and international events, including:
Paul has worked with many notable choreographers throughout his career including Gillian Lynne, David Bintley, David Fielding and Laurent Cavanna. He was a founder member of Newcastle-based Dora Frankel Dance. Selected credits include:
- 'Apollon' in ‘Eternal Damnation to Sancho and Sanchez’, Javier De Frutos (Sadler’s Wells and European tour)
- ‘The Most Incredible Thing’ for Javier De Frutos and The Pet Shop Boys, original and revival casts (Sadler’s Wells and European Tour)
- 'Ballo in Maschera’- Featured dancer and Assistant Choreographer (Royal Opera House)
- ‘Tales of Hoffman’ (English National Opera)
- ‘La Traviata’ Featured dancer (Grange Park Opera)
CHOREOGRAPHER:
Paul is co-Artistic Director of Chantry Dance Company, and was responsible for the creation of their debut performance at Sadler's Wells, which was the creation of 5 pieces commissioned for the Chinese Calligraphy, Music and Dance Concert. This high-profile debut occurred within 3 months of CDC's formation. Following this, Paul has gone on to create full narrative works as well as abstract/thematic pieces for CDC, but finding his passion lies in story-telling.
Outside of CDC, Paul works in a choreographic partnership with Rae Piper. Together they have choreographed numerous productions. Selected credits include:
- 'Gangsta Granny’ for David Walliams and Birmingham Stage Company (Two UK tours & Garrick Theatre, West End)
NOMINATED – “Best Touring Play”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Children’s Show”, What’s On Reader’s Awards
NOMINATED – “Best Young People’s Theatre Production”, UK THEATRE AWARDS
- 'Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians' (UK Tour)
- ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’ (Birmingham Old Rep & UK Tour)
- 'The Last Days of Mankind' UK Premiere (Bristol Old Vic Theatre Royal)
- ‘Glengarry, Glen Ross’ (Ustinov Studio, Bath Theatre Royal)
- 'The Merry Widow' and 'Die Fledermaus' for the Philharmonia Orchestra and John Wilson (The Royal Festival Hall )
- 'The Queen of Spades' Revival choreo. for Lucy Burge (Teatro Dell'Opera Di Roma).
- Anyone For Tea’ for Les Enfants Terrible (Lyric Hammersmith, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, Watford Palace Theatre and Latitude Festival)
TEACHER:
Paul is an experienced teacher with enhanced DBS check and full PLI who has taught at many of the top UK dance studios, vocational schools and international events, including:
- Pineapple Dance Studios
- Danceworks
- Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
- Elmhurst Ballet School
- English National Ballet School
- Central School of Ballet
- Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- MOVE IT
- Art Studio Danza – Italy
David Beer
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PERFORMER:
David trained in classical ballet from an early age and graduated from the Laban Centre in 2007 with a BA Hons in Dance Theatre.
While studying and after graduating David spent time in America where he performed and choreographed for Burklyn Ballet Theatre.He also performed touring works across the USA and at the famous Joyce Soho Theatre in New York with Denver based modern dance company Kim Robards Dance
David has also worked with companies including:
CHOREOGRAPHER:
David founded Collisions Dance Company in the UK in 2008. The company presented work in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe three times. David’s choreography has also been presented in London at the Actors' Church in Covent Garden, and Resolutions at The Place. Recently he has also collaborated with Lush Cosmetics and Gorilla Perfume, choreographing and dancing in everything from flash mobs and music videos, to fragrance inspired works which were performed in High Streets and venues across the UK as part of a multi art form collaboration.
TEACHER:
Whilst in America with Kim Robards Dance, David had the opportunity to teach for the company's school and educational department. He also taught for the Colarado Ballet School.
In the UK, David has taught for numerous schools and colleges including:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PERFORMER:
David trained in classical ballet from an early age and graduated from the Laban Centre in 2007 with a BA Hons in Dance Theatre.
While studying and after graduating David spent time in America where he performed and choreographed for Burklyn Ballet Theatre.He also performed touring works across the USA and at the famous Joyce Soho Theatre in New York with Denver based modern dance company Kim Robards Dance
David has also worked with companies including:
- Secret Cinema
- Gleich Dances
- Aegis Live Arts
CHOREOGRAPHER:
David founded Collisions Dance Company in the UK in 2008. The company presented work in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe three times. David’s choreography has also been presented in London at the Actors' Church in Covent Garden, and Resolutions at The Place. Recently he has also collaborated with Lush Cosmetics and Gorilla Perfume, choreographing and dancing in everything from flash mobs and music videos, to fragrance inspired works which were performed in High Streets and venues across the UK as part of a multi art form collaboration.
TEACHER:
Whilst in America with Kim Robards Dance, David had the opportunity to teach for the company's school and educational department. He also taught for the Colarado Ballet School.
In the UK, David has taught for numerous schools and colleges including:
- Cecchetti Society
- London Studio Centre
- Italia Conti
- London Boy’s Ballet
- Highgate Ballet School
- West London Academy of Dance
Rebecca Scanlon
DANCER
Rebecca was born in Oxford and started dancing aged 3 with Judy Tompsett School of Dancing. At the age of 11 she was accepted into the Royal Ballet Lower School and completed her training at Elmhurst School for Dance in Association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, graduating in 2015. During her final years at the school, Rebecca became a Chantry School of Contemporary & Balletic Arts Associate and was lucky enough to join Chantry Dance Company upon graduation for their 2015 Autumn Tour, 'Vincent: A Stranger to Himself'. She then went on to complete the Northern Ballet Graduate Program, working with the company on their productions of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' and 'Swan Lake'. She was also a cover dancer on the Johan Strauss Gala Tours and was lucky enough to be taken to Istanbul, Turkey to perform in the production. Rebecca is very excited to be working once again with Chantry Dance Company in the forthcoming season.
DANCER
Rebecca was born in Oxford and started dancing aged 3 with Judy Tompsett School of Dancing. At the age of 11 she was accepted into the Royal Ballet Lower School and completed her training at Elmhurst School for Dance in Association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, graduating in 2015. During her final years at the school, Rebecca became a Chantry School of Contemporary & Balletic Arts Associate and was lucky enough to join Chantry Dance Company upon graduation for their 2015 Autumn Tour, 'Vincent: A Stranger to Himself'. She then went on to complete the Northern Ballet Graduate Program, working with the company on their productions of 'The Tortoise and the Hare' and 'Swan Lake'. She was also a cover dancer on the Johan Strauss Gala Tours and was lucky enough to be taken to Istanbul, Turkey to perform in the production. Rebecca is very excited to be working once again with Chantry Dance Company in the forthcoming season.
Alessia Lugoboni
DANCER
Born in Verona, Alessia is Co-Founder of Lazy Dancer Tips.
Alessia started her professional training in New Zealand at the New Zealand School of Dance in 2001. She then went on to further her study with the English National Ballet School (2002 / 2003).
On graduation, she joined the cast of Das Phantom der Oper in Stuttgart.
Joining the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2004, Alessia had numerous highlights during her time with the company, including performing in David Dawson's A Million Kisses To My Skin, Milagros and Banderillero of Javier De Frutos, the charming Clara in The Nutcracker, a stepsister in Christopher Hampson's Cinderella, Neopolitan in Swan Lake, the dainty and sparkly Tinkerbell in Peter Pan, Cupid's solo in Paquita and Michaela in Didi Veldman's Carmen.
Since Alessia moved back to London, she's been working on various projects in both theatre and feature film. Alessia's taken part in a Motion Capture performance at Pinewood Studios for "Snow White and the Huntsman" the movie, directed by Ruper Sanders, and she's performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Andrew Lloyd Webber 25th Anniversary of "Phantom of the Opera". She danced at Sadler's Wells as part of the cast of "The Most Incredible Thing" by the Pet Shop Boys and Javier De Frutos, with Chantry Dance Company at Sadler's Wells in “The Chinese Calligraphy, Music and Dance Concert”, and “Cabaret, The Musical” in the West End at Savoy Theatre with Will Young. She’s also danced with New English Ballet Theatre as well as working for for them as a freelance Ballet Mistress.
Alessia and her husband Iacopo continue to work on Lazy Dancer Tips in order to deliver a friendly approach to Ballet to young dancers, adult dancers, adult beginners and fitness lovers with online Ballet inspired workouts. As an artist, her skills spread across multiple areas like classical ballet, contemporary, musical theatre and vfx oriented performance, her flexibility and experience allowed to accept and overcome many challenges keeping her eager to explore and enjoy the ever evolving world of dance and performing arts.
Alessia is thrilled to rejoin the Chantry Dance Company family on the Sandman tour.
DANCER
Born in Verona, Alessia is Co-Founder of Lazy Dancer Tips.
Alessia started her professional training in New Zealand at the New Zealand School of Dance in 2001. She then went on to further her study with the English National Ballet School (2002 / 2003).
On graduation, she joined the cast of Das Phantom der Oper in Stuttgart.
Joining the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2004, Alessia had numerous highlights during her time with the company, including performing in David Dawson's A Million Kisses To My Skin, Milagros and Banderillero of Javier De Frutos, the charming Clara in The Nutcracker, a stepsister in Christopher Hampson's Cinderella, Neopolitan in Swan Lake, the dainty and sparkly Tinkerbell in Peter Pan, Cupid's solo in Paquita and Michaela in Didi Veldman's Carmen.
Since Alessia moved back to London, she's been working on various projects in both theatre and feature film. Alessia's taken part in a Motion Capture performance at Pinewood Studios for "Snow White and the Huntsman" the movie, directed by Ruper Sanders, and she's performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Andrew Lloyd Webber 25th Anniversary of "Phantom of the Opera". She danced at Sadler's Wells as part of the cast of "The Most Incredible Thing" by the Pet Shop Boys and Javier De Frutos, with Chantry Dance Company at Sadler's Wells in “The Chinese Calligraphy, Music and Dance Concert”, and “Cabaret, The Musical” in the West End at Savoy Theatre with Will Young. She’s also danced with New English Ballet Theatre as well as working for for them as a freelance Ballet Mistress.
Alessia and her husband Iacopo continue to work on Lazy Dancer Tips in order to deliver a friendly approach to Ballet to young dancers, adult dancers, adult beginners and fitness lovers with online Ballet inspired workouts. As an artist, her skills spread across multiple areas like classical ballet, contemporary, musical theatre and vfx oriented performance, her flexibility and experience allowed to accept and overcome many challenges keeping her eager to explore and enjoy the ever evolving world of dance and performing arts.
Alessia is thrilled to rejoin the Chantry Dance Company family on the Sandman tour.
Jack Webb
DANCER
Born in London, UK, Jack trained at the Rambert School gaining a BA Hons Degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Upon graduating he travelled the seas dancing for Carnival and Costa Cruise Lines. Since returning to land he has toured the UK performing with FullHouse Theatre in association with MotionHouse, been resident at the King’s Theatre in America for Spirit Productions and danced at the Royal Albert Hall in Derek Deane’s Romeo and Juliet for the English National Ballet. Jack has also appeared on TV, dancing in documentaries hosted by Sir Tony Robinson and televised specials for X Festigal; a national arena concert tour featuring the winner of Israel’s The Voice, Israeli Idol and other Israeli celebrities. In addition to performing for other dance companies and productions, he most recently worked as an aerial dancer for Wired Aerial Theatre in Austria’s Bregenz Festival Opera on the Lake production Carmen. Jack is delighted to be joining Chantry Dance Company for their first original full length ballet, The Sandman.
DANCER
Born in London, UK, Jack trained at the Rambert School gaining a BA Hons Degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Upon graduating he travelled the seas dancing for Carnival and Costa Cruise Lines. Since returning to land he has toured the UK performing with FullHouse Theatre in association with MotionHouse, been resident at the King’s Theatre in America for Spirit Productions and danced at the Royal Albert Hall in Derek Deane’s Romeo and Juliet for the English National Ballet. Jack has also appeared on TV, dancing in documentaries hosted by Sir Tony Robinson and televised specials for X Festigal; a national arena concert tour featuring the winner of Israel’s The Voice, Israeli Idol and other Israeli celebrities. In addition to performing for other dance companies and productions, he most recently worked as an aerial dancer for Wired Aerial Theatre in Austria’s Bregenz Festival Opera on the Lake production Carmen. Jack is delighted to be joining Chantry Dance Company for their first original full length ballet, The Sandman.
Alexandra Davis
DANCER
Alexandra has been dancing since the age of three, learning many different styles including ballet, contemporary, Latin, Jazz and Spanish. She continued her training at Central School of Ballet in London, where she graduated in 2014 with a First Class Honours. In her final year, Alexandra performed in venues across the UK as part of the Ballet Central tour and she is grateful to have worked with several renowned professional choreographers as part of this experience. Since graduation, Alexandra found a love for choreography when she was asked to stage a traditional ballet for a war history project, funded by Gallipoli Music Memorial. This led to further studying and she is now in the final stages of completing a Masters in choreography with Central School of Ballet. Alexandra performed with Chantry Dance Company for the first time in their 2016 tour of Ulysses Unbound and Stacked Deck, and she is looking forward to working with the company again this year as a dancer in The Sandman.
DANCER
Alexandra has been dancing since the age of three, learning many different styles including ballet, contemporary, Latin, Jazz and Spanish. She continued her training at Central School of Ballet in London, where she graduated in 2014 with a First Class Honours. In her final year, Alexandra performed in venues across the UK as part of the Ballet Central tour and she is grateful to have worked with several renowned professional choreographers as part of this experience. Since graduation, Alexandra found a love for choreography when she was asked to stage a traditional ballet for a war history project, funded by Gallipoli Music Memorial. This led to further studying and she is now in the final stages of completing a Masters in choreography with Central School of Ballet. Alexandra performed with Chantry Dance Company for the first time in their 2016 tour of Ulysses Unbound and Stacked Deck, and she is looking forward to working with the company again this year as a dancer in The Sandman.
Isaac Bowry
DANCER
Isaac Peter Bowry, born and raised in Manchester. Isaac started dancing at the Centre for Advanced Training in Dance- The Lowry Scheme where he trained in classical Ballet under Paul Bayes Kitcher former Birmingham Royal Ballet, Soloist as well as training in contemporary techniques including Cunningham and Graham under Lyndsey Thomas who performed in many major contemporary companies including The National Dance Company of Wales. Isaac then started his full time vocational training at Ballet West in Scotland where he was trained by Daniel F Job former Royal Danish Ballet, Principal dancer. During his time at Ballet West, Isaac achieved distinction in his Advanced 2 Classical Ballet RAD Exam and reached the semi finals at the Genée International Ballet Competition in Antwerp, 2014. Isaac had also worked alongside Rambert for an array of events and galas in London as well as performing with New Adventures in Glasgow for the ‘Lord Of The Flies’ performances.
During the three years Isaac trained at Ballet West, he taught Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Body conditioning on all three outreach programs Ballet West provides. Isaac graduated from Ballet West with a 1 st class honours degree in dance which was awarded by Northumbria University.
Upon leaving Ballet West, Isaac continued his classical training at Elmhurst Ballet school under Errol Pickford former Royal Ballet, Principal dancer. During his year at Elmhurst, Isaac was awarded the Male prize winner for the Birmingham Royal Ballet & Elmhurst solo competition. He was also awarded the Sir Peter Wright award from the London Ballet Circle.
After graduating from Elmhurst Ballet school, Isaac was a guest artist in Japan for the Japan Youth International Ballet where he performed extracts from Fredrick Ashton's ‘Swan lake’ as well as Kenneth McMillan’s ‘Elite Syncopations’ before joining Ballet Theatre UK as a principal dancer. During this year he performed roles such as Romeo, in Romeo and Juliet, Hilarion in Giselle and Tweelde Dee & lead Card of hearts in Alice in Wonderland.
DANCER
Isaac Peter Bowry, born and raised in Manchester. Isaac started dancing at the Centre for Advanced Training in Dance- The Lowry Scheme where he trained in classical Ballet under Paul Bayes Kitcher former Birmingham Royal Ballet, Soloist as well as training in contemporary techniques including Cunningham and Graham under Lyndsey Thomas who performed in many major contemporary companies including The National Dance Company of Wales. Isaac then started his full time vocational training at Ballet West in Scotland where he was trained by Daniel F Job former Royal Danish Ballet, Principal dancer. During his time at Ballet West, Isaac achieved distinction in his Advanced 2 Classical Ballet RAD Exam and reached the semi finals at the Genée International Ballet Competition in Antwerp, 2014. Isaac had also worked alongside Rambert for an array of events and galas in London as well as performing with New Adventures in Glasgow for the ‘Lord Of The Flies’ performances.
During the three years Isaac trained at Ballet West, he taught Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Body conditioning on all three outreach programs Ballet West provides. Isaac graduated from Ballet West with a 1 st class honours degree in dance which was awarded by Northumbria University.
Upon leaving Ballet West, Isaac continued his classical training at Elmhurst Ballet school under Errol Pickford former Royal Ballet, Principal dancer. During his year at Elmhurst, Isaac was awarded the Male prize winner for the Birmingham Royal Ballet & Elmhurst solo competition. He was also awarded the Sir Peter Wright award from the London Ballet Circle.
After graduating from Elmhurst Ballet school, Isaac was a guest artist in Japan for the Japan Youth International Ballet where he performed extracts from Fredrick Ashton's ‘Swan lake’ as well as Kenneth McMillan’s ‘Elite Syncopations’ before joining Ballet Theatre UK as a principal dancer. During this year he performed roles such as Romeo, in Romeo and Juliet, Hilarion in Giselle and Tweelde Dee & lead Card of hearts in Alice in Wonderland.