The Teachers
Our teachers are very passionate about Dance, alongside teaching, many of them are still working in the industry and always updating their training to ensure they deliver the best classes for our dancers. All Staff; Volunteers, Teachers and Student Teachers are DBS Checked.
We are forever learning from each other at 4FS/Studio 4 and always want to thrive to do better, learn more and be the best we can be.
Alice Walker
Artistic Director/Choreographer
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Training: Cornwall College, UEL BA Hons in Urban Practice Graduated 2012
Performance credits: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Classes: Baby Ballet, Mini Groovers, 6+ Street Styles
As an accomplished urban dancer, trained in, Waacking, House, Hip-hop, Commercial dance and Contemporary, Alice has worked as a choreographer/teacher, based in London 2010-2012 and across Cornwall since the age of 16, Initially on community based projects and now in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, College Courses as a guest lecturer and for private dance schools and organisations.
Alice studied a national diploma in Dance at college level and has a BA Honours Degree in Dance: Urban practice. The Course was involved 3 years of intense training in Urban Dance but also involved learning various dance styles from across the World including: Capoeira, Locking, bharatanatyam alongside traditional ballet and contemporary Techniques.
Alice has competed and performed in Urban dance since an early age internationally and across the UK performing at places that include the London Palladium, Barcelona and her biggest performance highlight the Paralympic opening ceremony.
Alice has always had a huge passion for teaching and choreographing, and strongly believes that dance can bring people together. Her passion for teaching encouraged her to set up 4FS/Studio 4 voluntary with the help of the Youth service in 2008. Alice believes that dance can have such a positive impact on people’s lives, and it has been evident from all the work she has delivered with 4FS/Studio 4.
4FS/Studio 4 over the years has been working closely with Industry professionals and professional companies to ensure they can offer high-quality dance classes and opportunities. Alice is also passionate about creating career paths for all the young people she works with, and the partnership with Dance conservatoires alongside the training we offer is ensuring Young people can excel and have a Career in the performing Arts.
George Donaghy
Performing Arts Programme Lead
George Donaghy is a Cornwall-based dancer, performer, choreographer, and teacher, trained at London Studio Centre. His practice is rooted in a passion for storytelling through movement, combining strong technical foundations with a curiosity for collaboration, creativity, and community engagement.
Working across contemporary and jazz performance settings, George has developed a versatile performance career that spans theatre, touring productions, site-responsive work, and community-focused projects. He is particularly interested in the ways dance can communicate complex ideas, foster connection, and create meaningful experiences for both performers and audiences.
His professional performance credits include working as a Production Performer aboard P&O Azura with Headliners Theatre Company, performing in Saltwater Echoes with Dance Centred, and appearing in The Light and We Dance What We Cannot Say with Fearless Collective. George was also a performer in the London Studio Centre Jazz Co Tour 2025, presenting new choreographic works to audiences across the UK.
George is an experienced dance teacher who is passionate about nurturing confidence, creativity, and individuality in his students. Whether in the studio, on stage, or within community settings, he strives to create inclusive and inspiring environments where movement can be a tool for expression, growth, and connection.
Ariel Born
Choreographer and Platform Co-ordinator
Training:
Performance credits: Got to Dance, Britain's Got Talent, The Greatest Dancer
Classes: Choreography
Originally from Singapore, Ariel moved to the UK in 2009 and was introduced to the world of Streetdance and choreography. She made TV appearances on Sky 1’s Got to Dance with her former crew Beat Breakers. In 2017, she was hand-picked by world renowned Choreographer Brian Friedman to be part of his mentor programme for her choreography work. She has not looked back since and has been very sought after for her choreography for shows and workshops in the South West.
We have been working with Ariel for many years and our dancers love her unique choreography.
Sarah Lou
Training:
Performance credits:
Classes: Mini Commercial, Mini Musical Theatre, Commercial, Stretch
Sarah-Lou was born in Plymouth before moving to Hampshire where she began dancing at Petersfield Academy of Dance, before moving on to Laine Theatre Arts, gaining a National Diploma in Musical Theatre, TRiNITY London
THEATRE CREDITS INCLUDE: Red Riding Hood/Ensemble in SHREK The Musical UK/Ireland Tour, Cathy in the ‘6-5 Rock N Roll Express show’, (Tunbridge Wells), Singer/Dancer for P+O Australia, Dancer in 42nd Street (London Palladium) Dance Captain/Ensemble for Jack and the Beanstalk & Aladdin (Yvonne Arnaud Guildford) Dancer for WEST END BARES (Novello Theatre) TELEVISION: Royal Variety Performance
ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Dancer at the FA Cup Final 2012, Dancer for Sunrise TV (Australia), Dance for Space Ibiza Video shoot, Dance for the tennis opening ceremony at the London Olympic Games. Actress for AVEENO Moisturiser commercial.
Benjamin Di'Ath
Choreographer & Level 3 Lead
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Training: London Studio Centre. BA Hons Degree in Theatre Dance
Performance Credits: Pet Shop Boys ‘Inner Sanctum’, Celebrity X Cruises, New York Tour
Classes: Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre
Shanice Cook
Teacher
Started her journey in the performing arts at the age of 10 with her local community group called KBSK, she found her love and passion for the arts thanks to Adie Dove who gave her opportunities to grow and fall in love with dance which has lead her to where she is today.
Since then shanice had trained with Jason Thomas performing arts which provided a high level of training from a young age to then being a student on the foundation college ATCL course in 2022.
She then began her teaching journey 4 years ago and has now fallen in love and is incredibly passionate about watching young people’s progression in the arts and creating choreography.
Olivia Haberland
Teacher
Hiya! My name is Olivia. I grew up here in Cornwall finding my passion for singing & performing in pantomime at 5 years old. I followed my passions studying Musical theatre at College and continued this at The Wales Academy of Voice & Dramatic arts (WAVDA) where I earned my First Class degree. I have since then, moved back to Cornwall, became a mum, and began Vocal coaching to help the next generation of budding performers reach their potential & their dreams. I can’t wait to continue this at Studio 4!