Meet the Team
Andrew Hindley
Dance Principal – PCD
Cert Ed, FISTD Tap, DDE Imperial Ballet & National
Andrew worked professionally in the UK and abroad prior to joining the teaching faculty at PCD in 2004. He successfully became Programme Team Leader in 2013 and was promoted to Dance Principal in 2017. Andrew is responsible for the day to day running of all courses at Preston College Dance. He teaches on all courses specialising in Tap Dance and teaching Vocational Tap, the Diploma in Dance Education Unit 4 and on the Teaching & Technique modules for the BA (Hons) programme. Andrew is a Fellow and committee member of the ISTD Tap faculty and is an ISTD Regional Representative.
Caterina Berry
LISTD Modern Theatre & CDE Ballet
Caterina holds Licentiate status with the ISTD and has been on the teaching faculty at PCD since 2014. Prior to embarking on a teaching career she worked professionally for a number of years within the corporate industry and in music videos. Caterina currently teaches Vocational Ballet & Modern, DDE Modern and Jazz technique.
Maxine Bowers
Musical Theatre Specialist, Choreographer & Ex West End Performer
Maxine has a long and successful career within Musical Theatre and TV prior to joining the PCD faculty in 2014. Her credits include; ‘Louise’ in ‘Carousel’ (West End/European tour), ‘Brandy’ in ‘Oh What a Night’ (West End/UK & European tour), ‘Daddy Cool’ (West End production), and ‘Oklahoma’. Maxine currently teaches Vocational Ballet, LAMDA Musical Theatre, Jazz technique and audition preparation.
Laura Bragagnini
Cert Ed, FISTD Modern Theatre, DDE Tap
Laura is a Fellow of the ISTD and has been a member of the teaching faculty since 2005. Prior to her becoming a teacher, Laura has a long and successful performance career. Her credits include: Copacabana (UK tour), Celebrity Cruises, Carnival and Cunard Cruise Lines. Laura is a Module Leader for the foundation Degree and also teaches written and practical units for the DDE (Modern Theatre), Vocational Modern & Tap, Jazz and audition preparation.
Anna Dunnett
ARAD RTS, BS Hons, PGCE, M Teach, FISTD Tap & Modern, DDE Ballet & National
Anna holds Fellowship status with the ISTD and has a Master’s Degree in Dance Pedagogy. She has her own successful dance school and has worked in vocational colleges throughout the UK. Anna is a Module Leader on the degree course and is also responsible for teaching Contemporary and Choreography.
Wendy Fisher
PhD, LISTD Imperial Ballet, DDE Tap, RAD RTS and CYQ L3 Pilates
Wendy is a Fellow of the ISTD and holds a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science. she has worked in the North West for many years and has been a member of the PCD teaching faculty since 2013. Wendy is a Foundation Degree Module Leader and is also responsible for teaching Vocational Ballet, Tap and the ISTD written and practical units for DDE Imperial Ballet.
Rebecca Jackson
CTTLS, LISTD Modern Theatre, DDE Tap, Imperial Ballet & National
Rebecca holds Licentiate status with the ISTD and has been a member of the faculty since 2009. She worked professionally for a number of years before joining the PCD team, dancing throughout Europe and Africa within Commercial and Cabaret venues. Rebecca currently teaches Commercial and Street Dance, Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre and the DDE (Modern Theatre) written and practical units.
Colleen Mackay
MSC with Distinction, LISTD Imperial Ballet, DDE Modern, Tap & National, RAD RTS and CYQ Exercise to Music
Colleen is a Licentiate member of the ISTD and has been a member of the teaching faculty since 2006. Alongside her teaching career Colleen has gained a high level of academic qualifications including a First Class BA (hons) in Education, Cert Ed and a MSc with Distinction. Colleen is a Module Leader for the BA (Hons) degree programme and teaches across all three years. Colleen also teaches written units for the ISTD, DDE and Vocational Ballet.
Laura Oliver
DDE Tap, Ballet, Modern Theatre & National
Laura danced professionally for a number of years prior to embarking on her teaching career. She has worked in many touring productions including ’42nd Street’ (UK tour) and on board P&O Cruise lines. Laura has been on the teaching faculty at PCD since 2014 and currently teaches Vocational Ballet, Tap & Modern alongside Theatre Jazz and Body Conditioning.
Claire Slater
RAD RTS, FISTD Imperial Ballet, DDE Modern Theatre & National
Claire is a Fellow and Imperial Ballet examiner with the ISTD. She has her own successful dance school and has trained many winners of prestigious UK competitions including the ‘Janet Cram Awards’. Claire has been on the PCD teaching faculty since 2012, she is a Module Leader for the Foundation Degree. Claire also teaches Vocational Ballet alongside the DDE written and practical units for Imperial Ballet.
Helen Fish
Student Manager
Helen is the Student Manager for PCD, offering pastoral support to the learners. She also works closely with the curriculum team to monitor progress and achievements, ensuring students reach their full potential while studying at PCD. Helen is a graduate of the prestigious Oxford School of Drama, and prior to PCD worked extensively in the theatre and education both in the UK and abroad.
Declan Murray
Theatrical & Technical Support
Dec has been a member of the PCD faculty since 2015. Originally specialising in Theatrical Lighting & Sound and spending over eight years working on professional productions, events and festivals. Dec is responsible for many aspects at PCD including: Show Production, Promotion, Photography, Filming and Editing.
Guy Porteous
ACLM
Guy is the resident pianist at PCD and also delivers music theory as part of the DDE Unit 4 in Imperial Ballet and Tap. Guy runs his own successful business alongside his commitments at PCD and regularly plays in venues across the North West of England. Guy has been at PCD since 1994 and is the longest serving member of the faculty.