Meet the Team
CO-PRINCIPALS - Jazmine Peterson and Jordana Traviss
Jazmine began her training at Italia Conti Guildford Associates School at age 3, progressing to the Italia Conti Professional Course, where she excelled in dance, acting, and singing.
She earned A Levels in Performing Arts and Dance, along with dual BA/BSc (Hons) degrees in Business and Psychology.
Since 2011, Jazmine has built a successful career in the property industry, rising to a managerial role. Her passion and expertise for travel has led her to launch a successful business, JazVentures, an Independent Travel Agency.
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A professionally trained dancer with ZooNation UK Dance Company, Jazmine has performed in the West End and worked in TV and film.
With over a decade of teaching experience, her energetic approach will inspire young performers at Italia Conti Associates Petersfield.
Jordana began her training at the Italia Conti Guildford Associates School at age 5 and later graduated from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in 2011.
She enjoyed a successful career as a professional dancer and singer, performing on cruise ships and in various productions.
Jordana furthered her education with a BA (Hons) in Theatre from the Guildford School of Acting.
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In addition to her artistic career, Jordana gained experience in office management, which she now applies as a Co-Principal at Italia Conti Associates Petersfield.
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She also runs Sweaty Mama, a successful fitness business offering classes for mothers and their children, combining exercise with family bonding. Through Sweaty Mama, Jordana supports women in achieving their fitness goals while building a strong community.
Eleanor Smith - Musical Theatre & Commercial/Street​
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Eleanor has been dancing since the age of 3 and has been her passion ever since!
After completing grades in all genres and competing in festivals growing up, she then went on and trained at the Brighton Academy where she received a first class BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre.
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After professional dance contracts after graduating she is excited to be back teaching and passing my passion onto others which she has been doing for many years.
Annabel Bellew - Acting & LAMDA
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Annabel is an actor and has just completed her training at Italia Conti on the BA Acting course. While at drama school she took on roles including Freya in 'Earthquakes in London' by Mike Bartlett and Helena in William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Nights Dream.' She is now living in London, busy auditioning and working.
Annabel has been performing for over 15 years and is endlessly passionate about theatre and storytelling and since graduating, alongside her peers, has started The New Rep Theatre Company. A company bringing classical texts to the stage through a new and inclusive lens.
Growing up, Annabel completed all of the LAMDA qualifications, including the Shakespeare exam and is excited to share her knowledge and inspire the wonderful young actors at Italia Conti Petersfield, teaching the acting and LAMDA classes.
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Beverley Norton - Ballet, Contemporary & Tap
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Beverley has been dancing since the age of 5 and has always had a passion for performing. She studied at D&B Academy of Performing Arts with many qualifications under her belt.
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She has worked professionally including Disneyland Paris as a Disney character!
Beverley loves to teach and explore a wide range of dance styles and will put everything into her classes to ensure her students get the most out of class.
She is super excited to be apart of the Conti team and to share her love and knowledge to the stars of the future!
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Beverley teaches Ballet, Contemporary & Tap.
Dylan Jones - Singing
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Dylan has graduated from the University of Chichester with a first-class honours in BA Musical Theatre Performance with extensive experience in the Estill Voice Model as a singer, singing teacher and leading private 1 to 1 lessons with all ages and abilities
Professional credits includes Fiddler on the Roof, Our House and a West End Cabaret Style Concert alongside actors from Les Miserables, Hamilton & Back to the Future the Musical.
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Dylan teaches Singing.
Rebekah Leggatt - Pocket Performers (3-5 yrs)
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Phoebe is currently in her first year at the prestigious Italia Conti Theatre School on the 3 year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre degree course, for which she was awarded 100% talent scholarship.
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She has trained in all genres for 15 years, where she’s competed at a national level, gained distinctions in all her vocational exams, trained with internationally renowned choreographers and been lucky enough to book professional work!
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Phoebe is so excited to be a part of the IC Petersfield faculty to watch the next generation of artists grow!
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Phoebe teaches Pocket Performers.
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Sophia-Ellis - Private Lessons & Assistant
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Sophia began dancing at the age of two, training at Southsea School of Dance, where she completed all RAD and ISTD grades, developing a strong foundation in classical ballet. Sophia was a Royal Ballet Associate and later a Senior Associate with Ballet Rambert.
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She went on to perform with London Children’s Ballet, appearing in the West End world premiere of Little Lord Fauntleroy, and has also danced at the prestigious Sadler’s Wells Theatre. Sophia continued her professional training at Stella Mann College of Performing Arts, where she further refined her classical technique alongside her performance studies, graduating with a degree in Musical Theatre.
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Since graduating, Sophia has worked professionally as a dancer and has appeared in a BBC series.Classically trained with a deep love for ballet, Sophia continues to perform while sharing her knowledge and experience with young dancers.
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Sophia is really thrilled to get started at Italia Conti Associates Petersfield!
"The teachers are absolutely amazing, so patient and encouraging. We really appreciate it.
Such a friendly, welcoming and fun environment for all!"
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PARENT OF STUDENT - 2020