Acting Course Leader, Musical Theatre BA(Hons)

Lewis trained at the Elmhurst Ballet School for 8 years, followed by a Diploma from The London School of Musical Theatre. Lewis has gone on to gain an MA in Creative Practice (Directing/Choreography) from Arts Ed and London City University.

Lewis spent over 17 years as a performer in musical theatre in the West End, UK and International Tours and abroad and moved from being Ensemble to Swing, Dance Captain, Resident Director and later working as a Director and Choreographer in his own right. Alongside his performance career, Lewis had taught Dance and Musical Theatre at some of the top drama schools and conservatoires in the UK for over 22 years, including Arts Ed, GSA and Italia Conti, and was most recently Co-Course Leader for the BA(Hons) and Diploma in Musical Theatre at PPA in Guildford.

Lewis is also a Head Judge for The Dance World Cup and takes masterclasses internationally.

Contact details

Qualifications

Qualifications

Year Qualification Awarding body
2012 MA Creative Practice Arts Ed/London City University
1997 Diploma in Musical Theatre London School of Musical Theatre

Teaching

Areas of teaching

  • Acting through song
  • Ballet
  • Double work
  • Integrated skills
  • Jazz
  • Tap

Professional Engagement

Engagement with professional associations and societies

Head Judge for The Dance World Cup