the centrestage team

Training and experience is everything!

Our coaches are industry experts. All coaches have both vocational training and professional industry experience. All senior coaches have been trained at the best vocational schools in the UK and America. Our coaches are passionate about students reaching their full potential and growing in confidence, courage and creativity. 

IMOGEN TAYLOR, CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

• Trained at Elmhurst School for Dance and the Arts Educational School, Tring Park

• Over fifteen years industry experience

Having been introduced to the theatre from a young age, I was always aware of its power to inspire, innovate, and most importantly, to educate. Through CentreStage Studios HK, and most recently The CentreStage Group, my vision is to provide a foundation for young people and artists to enrich their imaginations, build self-confidence and experience the magic of performance. The theatre acts as one of the greatest platforms for children to grow and to cultivate the skills they need to take them forward into whatever paths they choose. At the heart of my training is the belief that every child has the potential to be a creative leader.

I began my vocational training at age eleven in classical ballet and contemporary dance at The Royal Ballet School White Lodge,  Elmhurst School for Dance and the Arts Educational School, Tring Park where I gained my National Trinity Diploma in Professional Dance. During this time I trained in the LAMDA syllabus and won the Advanced Communication Award in 2009.  I completed my LAMDA Communication LSDE & Performance LTCP certificates in 2010. Following my performance career with The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, I taught in the UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China, South Korea and Thailand.

From studying Anthropology and English Literature at Durham University and the History of Art at the Courtauld Institute in London, alongside my MA in Performance and Creative Research in from Guildhall School of Music and Drama,  I have been inspired to take a cultural role in the Asia arts community and to continue to provide an immersive and creative environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

To continue my arts journey I co-founded Spotlight Theatre School China in 2019, CentreStage Bangkok in 2023, The CentreStage Foundation in 2023 and The CentreStage Group in 2024 with the continued vision to create a performing arts experience across regions and demographics.

ROSALIND TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

• Trained at The LABAN Conservatoire & The Royal Welsh College of Music & Dramatic Arts

• BEd (Hons), LRWCMD (Dist), Laban Diploma (Dist), Cert Ed (Dist), LLAM (Dist)

Jocelynn Zoe CHU, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

• Trained at The Juilliard School, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre & New York University

• Over ten years industry experience

Music and performance found me as much as I found it. For as long as I can remember, I have been performing on stage and television, whether it be voice, dance or piano. During my childhood in Hong Kong, I apprenticed with pop star Teresa Carpio and local legend Anders Nelsson, following them from stage to studio, and gaining valuable insight into the inner workings of the music industry in Hong Kong. As a classical pianist, I earned my ABRSM Diploma at 15 years old, and have won numerous international awards. I went on to continue my artistic training in New York, honing my skills in singing, dancing, classical piano and music production with a music degree from New York University, and certificate programs from The Juilliard School and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

Over the past few years, I have been graced with the opportunities to sing and record the theme song for the international blockbuster film “Operation Mekong”, take the stage at Clockenflap music festival here in Hong Kong, and perform across New York, Florida, and Paris. I am in continual pursuit of my growth as a musician and a performer, and I am excited to share my passion with the team at CentreStage Studios!

As someone nurtured by the arts, I truly believe in its power to inspire, challenge, and transform performers of all ages. Young artists are the future of our industry, and it is a gift to play a small part in their creative journeys!

NATALIE HALL, PERFORMING ARTS COACH

• MA Musical Theatre, Guildford School of Acting

NIAMH GREEN, PERFORMING ARTS COACH

• BA Musical Theatre, Performers College

From the age of three, I have been deeply involved in the disciplines of dance, singing, and acting. My early training led to performances in several productions, including Chicago, Wicked, and Mary Poppins, which helped lay the foundation for my commitment to the performing arts industry.

In 2019, I was thrilled to be accepted into Pendleton School of Theatre, my dream college, where I pursued intensive musical theatre training. During my time at Pendleton, I was a dedicated member of the Chamber Choir and had the privilege of performing at various national venues.

Following Pendleton, I continued my professional development at Emil Dale Academy and Performers College, recently graduating with a degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. Throughout my training, I appeared in numerous productions and showcases, including Rent and Spring Awakening.

In addition to performing, I took on directorial roles in several student-led productions and co-created a charity cabaret event. These experiences have sparked a profound passion for teaching and creative direction, complementing my love for performance.

I am beyond excited about my next adventure, working with Centre Stage in Hong Kong to help share my passion and continue to fill my days with the love I have for this industry.

SAMUEL HEDLEY, PERFORMING ARTS COACH

• BA Acting, University of Manchester

Being exposed to a wide variety of theatre and performing arts throughout my life, developed a budding interest in storytelling and its many forms. One early formative experience was performing in “Flood”, a collaborative production between the HKYAF and the British National Youth Theatre. This grew into further academic interest at the University of Manchester, where I explored a diverse range of performance and theatrical practice. Here I developed a deeper interest in production, highlights include working as a designer and assistant director on an original play commissioned by the University of Manchester and Manchester Confucius Institute which toured universities across the UK.

Alongside the theatre, I have also pursued education having taught across a variety of settings, notably as a snowboard instructor in Japan, and most recently, as a full-time English teacher in Taiwan. I regularly incorporated performance and creative play into the classroom, as I believe that creative collaboration and cross-cultural storytelling can play a huge role in education and in inspiring young people; playing a small role in helping develop confidence and creativity in students has been a true privilege.

Having the opportunity to bring these two worlds together is incredibly exciting. I hope that I can help contribute to the growing interest of theatre and drama in Hong Kong, and help people discover their own creativity and confidence through the same medium that gave me mine.

KIRSTY NUNN, SINGING COACH

• Guildford School of Acting

Kirsty is an Actor, Musician, Singer and Vocal Coach. Kirsty is studying her PGCE in Teaching with QTS at The University of Cambridge. She is also an Associate Singing Teaching at the Guildford School of Acting, as well as at the GSA Junior Conservatoire and Saturday School, and is an Associate Singing Tutor for Spotlight Theatre School of Excellence, Shanghai. She has recently finished working in Saudi Arabia with the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture, and Spears Theatre Arts, designing and delivering a Musical Theatre syllabus to all ages 11+, in the country’s inaugural Performing Arts Programme. Kirsty also teaches privately, running her own business providing online singing training to students from all over the world.

Beginning vocal training at age 11 after a school music teacher spotted her ability, Kirsty quickly developed a passion for music and acting that far surpassed anything else in her life. She went on to train at The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain on their Epic Stages course, and following on from this went to the Guildford School of Acting to study Actor Musicianship, finishing top of her class and therefore winning The Actor Musician Prize.

Alongside her work, Kirsty is passionate about transforming arts access for Children and Young People, and ensuring that Arts Education is delivered equally to all, regardless of their socio-economic background. Her goal in the future is to start a Non-Profit organisation, which will aim to fund music and arts education in schools where this has suffered due to budgetary and funding cuts.

Belinda Carverhill, PERFORMING ARTS COACH

• Trained in Muscial Theatre at HKUST

• Over ten years industry experience

Starting to perform from a young age, I have loved performing ever since. I have worked with different theatre companies to perform in musicals, my recent theatre experience include: 'One of the Lucky Ones', 'Light Talks', 'Westside Twirling Dream', 'Wonderful Town', 'A Good Lawyer', 'Titanic The Musical', 'Singin’ in the Rain', 'Catch Me if You Can' and 'A Funny Thing that Happened on the Way to the Forum'. I have also acted in TV dramas and advertisements and sang at commercial events and concerts in Hong Kong to enrich my horizons as an all-rounded performer. 

I love teaching and have been teaching for nearly ten years, with students from the age of three to adults. Apart from helping students with their preparations for auditions, examinations and performances, building confidence of students is crucial as well. I believe every one can shine on the stage and CentreStage Studios HK is one of the best places for students to learn and excel, where students are encouraged, inspired and nurtured. I cannot explain how excited I am every time I see the students improve and bring in new elements into their performances. I hope to grow with the CentreStage community and continue my great passion in performing and educating in the future. 

ZOE CHAN, CENTRESTAGE STUDIOS HK Dance Coach

• Trained at Bird College, UK

• Over ten years industry experience

FREDDY AU YeUNG, SINGING COACH

• Trained at the Berklee College of Music

• Over ten years industry experience

I am​ a singer, actor, musician and performing arts coach. I received scholarship and graduated from the renowned Berklee College of Music, majoring in Vocal Performance with a minor in Drama. I am​ very experienced performing Chinese Pop music, opening for various large-scale acts, a highlight was to have graced the stage with pop star, Wang Lee Hom, at the prestigious Boston Symphony Hall. In 2018, ​I successfully held my first music concert.

In 2019, ​ I​ was honoured to be invited by the Hong Kong Ballet as the Live Jazz vocalist for their production of The Great Gatsby at the HKAPA. ​ I have also voice acted and sang in movies including My Little Pony, Frozen and most recently The Lion King as the role Simba.

I possess a strong passion for teaching, working with students from three years old to adults. I have helped students with their college acceptance including the New York University, Berklee College of Music and Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. I have worked at CentreStage Studios HK for three consecutive years, it's a fantastic community that genuinely builds confidence, courage and creativity in each student! I am continually in pursuit of my dream as an influential performer and educator and I strive for excellence in everything I do. I am always inspired to become a more dedicated, creative and an adventurous individual. 

HEather Warning, PERFORMING ARTS COACH

• Trained at Joffrey Ballet School, New York City

• Over five years industry experience