Ray Griffin
Section Manager and Music Lecturer
Specialism - Double and Electric Bass
Lecturer at Uxbridge College since 2007
With a Masters in Music Psychology and his extensive knowledge of the music industry as a performer, Ray uses a humble approach within his teaching, allowing student's creativity to develop holistically while ensuring high standards and professionalism throughout the department.
Anna Hosgood
Course Team Leader and Level 3 & 4 Lecturer in Acting
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Specialism - Theatre Directing
Lecturer at Uxbridge College since 2009
Following her training as a triple threat, Anna has worked as a Performer, Director, and Theatrical Agent. Her connections with Casting Directors, Industry Professionals and her continuous work with professional actors keeps her up to date with current practices.Â
Anna loves working and directing young people. Her passion for the Arts will never wane, and she believes that her knowledge of the industry will help students gain their full potential and understanding of industry expectations.
Rob Lane
Advanced Practitioner and
Lecturer in Acting Level 3 & 4
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Specialism - Shakespeare &
Meisnor Technique
Lecturer at Uxbridge College since 2015
Trained at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Rob has acted and directed professionally for over 30 years. He has performed with many companies highlights including Mappa Mundi, BBC, ITV, Sherman Theatre, Hijinx. Training the next generation of actors has been a passion and with Praxis has become a wonderful reality.
Chrissie Viney
Choreographer & Dance Lead
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Specialism - Contemporary Dance
Lecturer at Uxbridge College since 2015
After her rigorous training at the Royal Academy of Dance, Chrissie focuses on developing her students, replicating industry standards. Her Choreography provokes audiences and challenges the dancers to reach levels they thought were unattainable.
Aimee Finnerty
Musical Theatre & Level 2 Lecturer
Specialism - Contemporary Musical Theatre
Lecturer at Uxbridge College since 2018
Aimee's positive experience within our performing arts department, drew her back a number of years later. Her performance, knowledge and experience of Musical Theatre inspires the students as well as her passion for their success.
Ivan Sanz
Music Level 3 Lecturer
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Specialism - Drums & Percussion
Lecturer at Uxbridge College since 2010
Working as an active drummer in a band touring gigs and festivals, as well as playing at the 2012 Olympics, Ivan works tirelessly to ensure the musicians are creating and developing their skills. His work replicates industry which inspires the students to work independently and professionally.
Rachel Morgan
Music Lecturer & Vocal Tutor
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Specialism - Contemporary Vocalist
Lecturer at Uxbridge College since 2021
Rachel started her training as a student at PRAXIS before winning a Scholarship on the BA (Hons) Music Industry Practice Course, at the Academy of Contemporary Music.
She is a freelance songwriter, vocal arranger, performer and artist. Rachel imparts her passion for singing, songwriting and performing to inspire students to achieve their full potential.
Andy Roberts
Music and Theatre Technician
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Joined Uxbridge College 2022
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Associate Lecturers
From the industry and embedding industry values
Sarah Riches
Dance Lecturer
Sarah grew up in Windsor and attended the Susan Handy School of Dancing. She continued her training at Laine Theatre Arts, where she gained a National Diploma in Dance.
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Her theatre credits include:
A Christmas Carol (Lichfield Garrick); A Performance for Young People in the Arts (Buckingham Palace); Dick Whittington (Birmingham Hippodrome); Starlight Express (Bochum, Germany); The Royal Variety Show (Cardiff Millennium Centre).
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Her television and music video credits include:
The X Factor for Cee Lo Green; Big Brother commercial (Channel 5); Grease Is the Word (ITV); Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV); Germany's Next Top Model for Katy Perry; Turn Your Back on Love (I Blame Coco); Hit'n'Run (Monrose) and You Are the Music in Me for the Disney Channel.
Danny Whelan
Musical Theatre - Guest Lecturer
Danny has been performing for many years. He started his training as a student at PRAXIS before winning a Scholarship at Mountview Academy Of Theatre Arts on the BA Musical Theatre Course.
"Praxis is where I gained my foundation of what the industry is, from the dedicated and experienced tutors!"
It’s such a pleasure to see him come back and teach as an Industry practitioner and he loves to come back whenever he can!
Danny is currently staring in the Bat Out Of Hell UK & International Tour As Ledoux and covering the lead role of Strat.
Jamie Brown
Music - Guest Lecturer
Jamie teaches on the music courses, mentoring our students with his vast industry experience.
Jamie has achieved multiple national radio playlists for artists as a producer and mixer. Including BBC radio 1, 2 and 6 music.
He has worked with artists such as Will Heard, Two Door Cinema Club, Lucy Rose, Razorlight and Scouting For Girls. Jamie has recently received critical acclaim as Bloxx record producer and mixer.
He can pretty much play every instrument in the world, enabling him to encourage great performances out of artists.
Step into Dance
Royal Academy of Dance
The programme aims to establish a creative environment in which young people can grow as dancers, artists and leaders.
We will achieve this through building partnerships with schools, arts and social organisations, and independent artists to develop a broad dance programme with exciting artistic collaborations.
We will constantly question and evaluate the way we work, offering engaging activities that build young people’s understanding of dance.
Step Into Dance is Royal Academy of Dance programme in partnership with the Jack Petchey Foundation, a grant giving youth organisation operating across London and Essex.