Mariona Hawkins -
Founder & Artistic Director
Originally from Barcelona, I started dancing when I was 5 years old and haven’t looked back since. Professionally trained in Performing Arts by Memory School of Performing Arts and trained in Contemporary Dance by Plan D Professional Contemporary Dance School in Barcelona. I developed my skills as a dancer in many different dance genres including Classical Ballet, Rythmics Gymnastics, Commercial, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Lyrical.
I knew from a very young age that my passion for teaching was as strong if not more than performing. When I was a senior student, I was asked by my coach to help in classes and I haven’t stopped developing my skills as a teacher since, it’s been almost 15 years!. When I opened AD, I knew I wanted to create a space were students could flourish and had the chance and support to develop their full potential. Making unforgettable memories and developing skills that will help them through life.
To this day, I still teach throughout the week in the studio as this is why I opened the studio un the first place. I am passionate about delivering high quality education and I have taken several dance teaching qualifications with renowned examination boards such as bbodance, Acrobatic Arts and I-Path, allowing our school to offer training programs of a high standard.
Registered Teacher Status with BBODANCE
Level 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching with BBODANCE
Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching with BBODANCE
Registered Teacher with International Performing Arts and Theatre (I-PATH)
Module 1 Certified Acrobatic Arts teacher
Module 2 Certified Acrotrix Teacher
Module 1 Certified Alixa Flexibility teacher
Certified Pre-School Acrobatic Arts teacher
Anatomy and Physiology Diploma by International Dance Teaching Association (IDTA)
Certified Teacher of Progressing Ballet Techniques (PBT)
BA Honours Degree in Journalism & Corporate Communication
Masters Degree in Business Management