05/05/2026
We are excited to announce our next adjudicator…Ms Zoe Valentine
Zoe trained at Laine Theatre Arts & The Royal Academy of Dance. With over 30 years experience in teaching, she has taught pupils at all age groups and takes great
pride in their achievements. Notably, Principal dancers in both Birmingham Royal Ballet and English
National Ballet, West End & UK tour performers.
Zoe’s early career saw her touring in musicals Annie & Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Bugsy Malone at Her Majesty’s theatre, regional theatre credits King & I, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music plus numerous pantomimes. She also appeared in several TV adverts, children’s programmes,
Monty Python Film ‘The Meaning of Life’ and vocalist for many concerts and corporate events.
During 20 years of running her own successful school she produced and directed shows for hundreds of students, choreographed for local theatre companies and entered dancers into festivals and competitions. Zoe has also mentored teachers through R.A.D. teacher training and N.A.T.D. associates.
Zoe believes that dance should be accessible to all and has enjoyed working on performing arts projects for adults with learning disabilities and the elderly. It is with great joy that she continues to share her extensive knowledge and experience with young people, encouraging confidence, self-discipline and a positive attitude. These life skills plus Zoe’s warm friendly approach has helped her students succeed in their careers and life goals.
