Meet Our Team
All staff at Turning Point have enhanced CRB clearance, are fully insured, have first aid certification and child chaperone licences.
Gail Marie Johnstone
Principal
Gail is the Principal of Turning Point Theatre Arts. She started her training in Lancaster, by attending dance lessons from the age of 4
Michelle Stubbs
Teacher
Having trained locally Michelle went on to further her studies at the “London Studio Centre”. She is an advanced tap dancer and has also coached gymnastics.
Ellie Briggs
Teaching Assistant
Trained at Turning Point Theatre Arts from a young age and went on to continue her vocational studies and complete her degree with first class honours in musical theatre
Holly Harrison
Teacher & Pro-Dancer/Choreographer
Holly has achieved so much during her career. She has held several dance titles and championships and also won endless awards.
Nina Martin
Teacher & Pro-Dancer
Nina trained at Turning Point Theatre Arts from the age of 3 years. She completed her degree in 2021 receiving a first class honours in professional dance f.
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Teacher & Pro-Dancer
Hayley Stubbs
Teacher & Pro-Dancer
Hayley trained at the school from the age of 2. Her vocational training was at Preston Dance College, where she won the title of student of the year.
Kathy Clarke
Teacher & Pro-Dancer
Kathy is a fully qualified teacher of the ISTD modern theatre and tap faculty. Having completed her training at Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre.