Abigail Cova – RBS DDT, RAD (RTS)
Abigail Cova is the Principal and founder of Marble Hill Dance Studio. She is an RAD Registered teacher of Classical ballet with a Diploma in Classical Ballet & Related Subjects.
Abigail started dancing in Glasgow at the age of 7 with Bernadette Sloane. She successfully auditioned for the Scottish Ballet’s Junior Associate programme and went on to full time training at Scotland’s premier dance school, The Dance School of Scotland,where she performed in many shows. In 1992 Abigail became one of the first students to attend The Royal Ballet’s new senior associate programme in Birmingham.
Abigail furthered her dance training in London from the age of 16 where she attended Central School of Ballet. During her time here Abigail won scholarships to the Vaganova Summer School and Gloucester Seminars and danced in many choreographies by Christopher Gable, Michael Barret Pink and Didi Veldman and performed with the touring company British Gas Ballet Central.
Abigail went on to dance with The Ben Love Dance Company, The Scottish Ballet performing La Fille Mal Gardee and in Aida with Harvey Goldsmith at Earls court. She completed her teacher training with the Royal Academy of Dance in 2005 and continues her professional development with the Royal Ballet School and the Royal Academy of Dance teacher training courses.
Robyn Holder – BA (HONS) Contemporary Dance
Robyn is a founding member of Feet off the Ground, a female-led collective known for creating transformative and relatable outdoor dance productions that explore socio-political issues through a feminist lens. The collective has been performing at festivals and events across the UK for over 12 years.
Robyn has taught at and created choreographic works for some of the UK’s leading conservatoires and dance institutions, including London Contemporary Dance School, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, London Studio Centre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Trinity Laban and Laine Theatre Arts. Alongside her institutional teaching, she has taught professional classes at leading dance organisations across the UK. Her international teaching experience includes working with Norwegian contemporary company Carte Blanche.
Angela Terence – BA Hons Acting
Angela trained on the Foundation Acting course at Arts Ed London and then the BA Hons Acting course at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
She works as a professional actor on stage and screen. She has had the opportunity to work at theatres such as The Royal Court, The Gate & The Hampstead Theatre. And television programmes such as Wallander (UK version with Kenneth Branagh), Endeavour, Doc Martin and The Suspicions of Mr Whitcher. Prior to her professional training Angela attended the BRIT School for 4 years. And belonged to many amateur theatre companies in Surrey and South London from age 9.
She believes the fun and confidence that performing gives you serves you well in all professions and areas of your life not just for those who wish to pursue performing careers. Having an awareness of the voice, your breathing & the body and how to use it properly can greatly increase your confidence and the way you deal with social situations.
Nikki Mullins – BA Hons Musical Theatre
Nikki has trained in all aspects of dance from just 4 yrs old, with I.D.T.A. Nikki, then successfully got offered a place at the prestige Laines theatre arts in London where she completed a 3 year BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre.
Nikki has performed literally non-stop all around the world. Credits include Fashion Shows, Pop Videos, U.K. tours, USA tours, Japan, Afghan Tours, West-end and lots more.
Her favourite styles to dance and choreograph are Jazz and Commercial.
Hannah Holt – BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre
At the age of three years old, Hannah started her dance and musical theatre training at Dawn Dawnson’s Academy of Dance and Stage, Manchester. Hannah took part in many summer schools at industry-leading drama institutions, including Laine Theatre Arts, Arts Ed, Bird, Northern Ballet and AMDA (New York). Hannah went on to complete three years at Laine Theatre Arts and continues to work professionally as a performer in addition to her teaching work. Hannah has performed in front of elite creatives at London’s Theatre Café, cast in the premiere of The Devil Rides Out Musical and was lead vocalist at a 5-star Sensatori hotel, in Turkey.
Hannah has been a part of the Marble Hill team since 2022 and adores teaching the students. Hannah thrives to create a safe working environment for the students which enables them to be confident in themselves and push their creative limits.
Aria Tilah – BA (Hons) Dance Education, RAD RTS, LRAD
Aria began dancing at the age of three at her local dance school, undertaking Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams from Pre-Primary to Advanced 1 and ISTD Modern up to Intermediate. Aria was also an active member of her dance school’s competition team, performing in lyrical, contemporary, ballet, and jazz styles.
In 2015 Aria gained a place on the associate programme with Chantry Dance Company and trained with them weekly until 2018. This education broadened her knowledge of Contemporary Dance techniques and Contemporary/Neoclassical Ballet. Aria is grateful to have been offered performance opportunities with the company, such as performing on the main stage at MOVE it dance convention.
As a teen, Aria began assisting dance classes at her local dance school and fell in love with the profession. She consequently applied to the Royal Academy of Dance to train to teach.
In 2022, Aria graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with a first-class degree (BA) in Ballet Education and a distinction in the RAD Licentiate (LRAD). Aria also undertook the Karsavina Heritage Award and received commendation for the Rachel Cameron Prize. Aria obtains active RAD RTS (registered teacher’s status).
Aria is also a qualified PBT (Progressive Ballet Technique) instructor and Acro Dance Instructor (Acrobatic Arts). Aria is passionate about utilising dance for physical and mental-well-being and strives to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Christopher Bruce Sánchez-Gillham BA (Hons) Ballet Education
Christopher Bruce began his ballet journey at a very young age, receiving his earliest lessons from his grandmother, an ex-soloist with the National Ballet of Mexico. Her guidance laid the foundation for his love of ballet. However, it wasn’t until around the age of 12 or 13 that Christopher decided to take his training seriously. From that point on, he committed to formal ballet training, dedicating seven hours a week to ballet alone until the age of 18. During his time at school, Christopher had numerous opportunities as a competitive dancer, performing across the Southeast and London and obtaining multiple awards under the tutelage of his ballet teacher who instilled him with professionalism and perseverance. Christopher’s passion for ballet led him to audition successfully for intensive courses at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, as well as for full time vocational training at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Royal Academy of Dance. He ultimately chose to pursue his studies at the RAD, where he was drawn to both the teaching and performance aspects of ballet. During his time at the academy, he performed a range of classical and neo-classical repertoire, completed the RAD vocational grades, and studied the Advanced 2 and Solo Seal syllabi.
Since graduating, Christopher has continued his ballet training in London, taking part in professional company classes, repertoire classes and performance opportunities with institutions such as the London City Ballet and the Royal Ballet and Opera. Immersed in London’s vibrant ballet community, he has had the chance to work with and learn from many remarkable teachers and artists. In addition to his ongoing personal development as a dancer, Christopher is deeply committed to teaching and sharing his knowledge with the next generation of dancers, passing on the same passion and discipline that has fuelled his own path.
Lucy Reese
Lucy Reese was born in the United States. She started dancing at the age of two. Lucy was accepted into the Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts as a dance major in 2020. While training pre-professionally she had the opportunity to study with guest choreographers and perform works by Jess Hendricks, Norbert De La Cruz III, and Ayman Harper. Lucy Is fortunate to have been featured in Concerts and Performances all across her city. She has also attended summer intensives at BalletX, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, United Ballet Theatre, and Houston Ballet. Lucy is currently continuing her dance education as a student at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Upon graduating from Rambert Lucy aspires to dance professionally She has always been captivated by contemporary ballet. She is intrigued by the exploration of unconstrained movement within the technical vocabulary of classical ballet. She loves the innovation and creative breakthroughs that happen when you push the boundaries of classical ballet. Additionally, She is interested in pursuing a career in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. She wants to help rehabilitate athletes to increase the longevity of their careers.
Gianna Vermiglio
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Gianna Vermiglio began dancing at the age of two and trained extensively in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, floorwork, pilates, and ballroom at Spotlight Dance Works under Liz Schmidt. She has lived in London for just over a year now and is currently pursuing a BA in Contemporary Dance and Ballet at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in London.
Gianna has trained and performed with renowned artists and companies including Ethan Colangelo, Sonya Tayeh, Jason Mabana, Fabio Crestale, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and has attended prestigious programs such as The Juilliard Summer Dance Intensive and NYCDA’s Outstanding Dancer Program. She has taught and assisted for dance classes since her training in the states back in 2020.
Her achievements include multiple national scholarships and titles, including scholarships to further her education here in London. Gianna is passionate about performance, choreography, and teaching, and strives to inspire her students to explore creativity, discipline, and joy through dance like she has!
Erin Simpson
Erin has over ten years’ experience as a performer and performing arts teacher, with a career spanning many different genres and destinations. She trained in Musical Theatre at ArtsEd and holds a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre.
As a professional performer she continues to enjoy a varied career in the industry, and has recorded and performed all over the world with acts including The Hammervilles, AIDA Cruises and The Wild Tonics alongside her own projects.
Erin has a deep and instinctive love of singing and dancing and is passionate about encouraging young performers to find the confidence to unlock their potential through positivity, compassion and technique.
Hsin Peng Cheng
Born and raised in Singapore, Peng started her ballet journey in a humble community centre. There, she grew her love for dance and joined the pre-professional programme at One Dance Asia Ballet. She is currently in her final year at the prestigious Rambert School.
Peng has trained and performed with renowned artists and companies including Li Jie, Jeffery Tan, Tao Ye, Jason Mabana, Ohad Naharin, Hofesh Shechter and has attended prestigious programmes such as GrahamForEurope, GagaLab and Tao Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive.
Peng has a strong interest multiple disciplinary work, and trains in sports such as Judo and Netball. She is an avid learner and experimentalists, enjoying to push the boundaries and limits as to where creativity can take her. She hopes to share the joy of dance to her students and continue to inspire them to work hard, be disciplined and to stay creatively curious.
Ashlyn McKenzie
From Sydney, Australia, Ashlyn moved to London in 2025 to study at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, where she is currently in her final year. She will graduate with a BA Hons degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
Ashlyn began dancing at a young age, training in ballet, jazz, contemporary and lyrical alongside a range of sports. She later attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts (NHSPA), where she was a member of the repertoire and ballet companies and travelled to China in 2019 for a youth dance tour. Alongside school, she trained extensively in ballet, pointe, character and contemporary at Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy (TPA), including its transition programme in preparation for full-time training.
After Year 10, Ashlyn left NHSPA to train full-time at TPA. During this time, she completed her Advanced 2 RAD Exam with Distinction, was a finalist in the Advanced 1 Isobel Anderson Awards and a semi-finalist at the Brisbane International Contemporary Dance Prix. Performance highlights include the Sydney International Ballet Gala, Big Swan in Swan Lake, TPA’s The Nutcracker, and the Sydney Eisteddfod Gala at the Sydney Opera House.
Ashlyn has always had a passion for teaching and working with children. She began assisting baby ballet classes at TPA before progressing to teaching RAD ballet alongside her full-time training. With extensive RAD training herself, she has a strong understanding of the syllabus and exam preparation. Ashlyn aims to create a positive, fun and hardworking environment where students can develop their technique, confidence and love of dance.