WHO ARE WE?

FROM TEACHER TO ENTREPRENEUR

Born and raised in the UK, Kelly Hart began her career as a music teacher in her early twenties, earning her ABRSM qualifications. She quickly rose through the ranks to become Head of Music and Drama at Greenfield Prep School, having taught at respected institutions including Shrewsbury House Prep School, Woodcote House, Manor House Girls School, Hinchley Wood Secondary School, and Asquith Nursery and Reception. Today, Kelly is Head of Music at Weston Green School in Thames Ditton.

Alongside teaching, Kelly has enjoyed a thriving performance career. As a singer and pianist, she has performed at prestigious venues including The Savoy Hotel, The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Wentworth Golf Club, The Cellar Door at The Strand, Café Royal, and many more.

Kelly has always loved working with children through music, and in her late 30s, she felt a calling to give back more deeply to her community. With this passion, Scales & Tales was born—a business dedicated to bringing high-quality music, drama, and dance experiences to children in schools. She quickly expanded the initiative, building a team of talented teachers trained both in the arts and education.

Scales & Tales now operates in a growing number of schools across Surrey and Kingston Upon Thames, inspiring hundreds of children each week through creative and engaging learning experiences. The business continues to evolve, offering a broad and exciting range of services to local schools and families.

A Personal Journey

Kelly’s path hasn’t been without its challenges. At just 12 years old, she lost her father in a tragic hotel fire while on holiday with her family. This life-altering experience left a deep mark, but it was through music—particularly the piano—that she found solace, expression, and healing.

Music became her refuge and strength during the most difficult time of her life. It’s this transformative power of music that Kelly now wants to share with children who may be navigating their own difficult journeys. Scales & Tales is not just about performance—it's about connection, confidence, and care.

Life Today

When she's not teaching or running Scales & Tales, Kelly loves spending time at the theatre or attending live music events. She’s passionate about travel, long walks, and quality time with her husband and children. A fitness enthusiast, she also enjoys cycling, dance classes, going to the gym, and lifting weights.

My Philosophy

"My teaching style is fun and energetic. I believe in being authentic, kind, and inspiring—whether I'm in a classroom or running a business. Providing great service and delivering high-quality teaching are at the heart of everything I do. Music gave me strength as a child, and today, I’m committed to giving that same sense of joy and empowerment to the children I work with."

DANCE TEACHER

Diana started training more than 12 years ago in another country and carried on with her studies in the UK, falling in love with dance more and more every day. She experienced multiple styles, such as street dance, contemporary, ballet, salsa, jazz, commercial, dancehall and others but is always open to learning something new. Diana has been part of a dance company in Romania and is currently doing a CAT programme at Trinity Laban. She has had many occasions to choreograph, from end-of-year shows to competitions, and musicals.

DANCE TEACHER

Gabby trained at London Studio Centre for three years gaining a First Class Honours BA Degree in Theatre Dance; and was also awarded the ‘Most Progress Achieved’ cup in her graduation ceremony (previous winners include Stephen Mear). Since graduating Gabby has completed 5 different contracts of CATS the musical touring both Europe and Asia. Gabby has played the role of Victoria/White Cat and has just finished playing the role of Jemima alongside being the Assistant Dance Captain. Gabby has also worked in TV and film including dancing in Season 7 of Black Mirror and Seven Dials which has recently been released on Netflix. Gabby is very passionate about teaching and cannot wait to share her love and knowledge of the industry with you. 

I am a recent graduate from The Brighton Academy with previous attendance at The Brit School. During my training, I was fortunate to participate in numerous professional performance opportunities, including roles in productions like "The Sandman" at The Other Palace and Southwark Playhouse, professional pantomimes, and college musicals such as "Legally Blonde," "13," "Carrie," "Urinetown," and "Blondel." Teaching brings me immense joy, and I have a deep passion for choreography and fostering creativity.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Alice is the Creative Director of Scales & Tales, bringing together her professional performance experience, passion for education and creative vision to inspire and develop the next generation of performers.

Alice trained at Creative Academy for four years, graduating with a First-Class BA (Hons) Degree in Dance with Foundation. Since graduating, she has built a diverse career as a professional performer, representing Red Bull at F1 Live at The O2, performing alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid in Nigeria, and appearing in the Bollywood film Housefull 5. Alongside her dance career, Alice is also an experienced fire performer, specialising in sword spinning.

With five years of teaching experience, Alice has worked with students aged 4–17, specialising in Musical Theatre and Street Dance. Through her role as Creative Director of Scales & Tales, she combines her industry experience with her passion for teaching to create engaging, imaginative and encouraging environments where young people can develop their technique, creativity, confidence and performance skills.

My name is Ruby Cowan, and I am a classically and professionally trained dance teacher specialising in ballet and musical theatre. Alongside my core teaching, I also work externally teaching pointe work and jazz.

I began full-time professional training at the age of 10 and went on to train at Arts Educational School on the Dance Course, where I developed a strong technical foundation and a deep understanding of performance and teaching practice.

I am extremely passionate about teaching and take great pride in sharing my love of dance with young people. My aim is to create a positive, supportive, and inspiring environment where students can build confidence, develop strong technique, and, most importantly, enjoy dancing.

I am dedicated to nurturing each student’s individual potential while encouraging creativity, discipline, and a genuine love for the art form.

Stanley has a great passion for all aspects of music and for the potential to share it with others. His interest began during his childhood, where he wanted to be able to replicate the sounds of his favourite bands/songs, and so, began to play the guitar. Over the years he has achieved grades in guitar (RGT & Rock School) and piano (ABRSM), and has also dabbled in other instruments such as sax and bass.

He first decided on taking on music as a potential career path as a teenager. When studying Music Technology in college, he fell in love with the subject, subsequently finishing the course with a grade of D* (Distinction Star).

Post college, Stanley ended up joining Point Blank Music School, where his knowledge of music furthered dramatically, and became more refined in various audio and music related components. Here, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Production & Sound Engineering, and has gone on to use this qualification to mix and master music for clients’ professional releases, and also to sell music to artists online.

He has taught guitar & music production privately, and is now happy to be at Scales and Tales; teaching children how to play and enjoy music, and hopefully inspire some musicians of the future.

I began dancing in Torbay, Devon at the age of five after seeing a little girl performing on stage in a pink tutu. Inspired, I started dance classes — and funnily enough that “little pink tutu girl” later became my best friend and duet partner for many years.

As a child I loved every aspect of dance, from classes and exams to competitions and shows. My dedication led to winning several titles including The World, British and South West of England Junior Ballet and Modern Championships.

At 14, I trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, before continuing my training at London Studio Centre, studying RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern and Tap.

At 18, I joined a circus in Mexico to gain my Equity card — an adventure that launched a performing career around the world, including cruise ships, pantomimes, summer seasons and entertaining troops overseas. I have also toured the UK as a backing dancer for The Beloved, performed at a Royal Centenary Gala for HRH Queen Elizabeth II, and worked in radio presenting.

Later, becoming a mum to my son Ty inspired me to combine my love of family and dance through teaching. I now teach ballet, tap, modern, street and musical theatre to students aged 2–20, and have choreographed groups that reached the All England Finals.

Having recently moved to Surrey, I am excited to join the Scales & Tales team and share my passion for dance and performing with the next generation.

Annie Lewis is a professional actor, presenter, podcast host, content creator, and drama educator with a First Class BA (Hons) in Acting from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, having also trained at the Guildford School of Acting.

Her professional career began at 11 years old when she was cast as Lucy in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the Rose Theatre. Since then, she has built a diverse career spanning theatre, screen, voiceover, presenting, commercial campaigns, and digital media. Her work has included leading an international tour of Jane Eyre across China, appearing in an international campaign for McDonald’s filmed in Zurich, and being shortlisted for the prestigious Cannes Future Lions for a voiceover campaign created for Google Maps.

Alongside her performance career, Annie works as a presenter and content creator, collaborating with brands including Paw Pages, Fentimans, Wilfred’s and Paws Lab. She develops, presents, and edits content, combining storytelling, communication, and performance skills to create engaging digital campaigns.

Annie is also the co-host of the charting podcast ‘Too Young for This, Too Old for That’, where she and co-host Anji Gopal explore confidence, careers, relationships, and generational perspectives. The podcast has welcomed guests including BBC presenter and entrepreneur Denise Nurse and entrepreneur Laura Fielding.

As an educator, Annie has taught drama, LAMDA, public speaking, and communication skills across a range of schools including Prospect House School, Parkside School, Rowan Preparatory School, St George’s College and The Marist School West Byfleet, alongside a thriving private teaching practice at her home studio.

Beyond her professional work, Annie is passionate about widening access to communication and confidence-building opportunities for young people. Through her work with Lions Clubs International, she helps deliver public speaking and communication initiatives in underfunded schools across London. She also regularly volunteers with HCPT, travelling to Lourdes to support children and young adults with disabilities on their annual pilgrimage.

Having achieved Distinctions throughout her own LAMDA journey, including a Gold Medal with Distinction, Annie is passionate about helping students develop confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Drawing on her experience across acting, presenting, voiceover, podcasting, public speaking, and content creation, she brings real-world industry insight into every lesson while creating a supportive and encouraging environment where students can thrive.

I began training in Dance and Musical Theatre from a very young age and quickly discovered a genuine passion for performing. Growing up, I was fortunate to take part in many exciting performance opportunities and stage productions, which helped shape my love for the arts.

From the age of 14, I trained regularly in London at BASE Studios and Pineapple Dance Studios to further develop my skills and experience. During this time, I also began assisting dance classes at my dance school, Dance Shack, where I discovered how much I loved supporting and inspiring younger children through dance.

I later went on to study Musical Theatre at the London College of Performing Arts, where I achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Musical Theatre. Throughout my training, I had the opportunity to learn from and work alongside incredibly talented performers and industry professionals.

I’m so excited to share my passion for performing arts with everyone at Enchanted Child and Scales and Tales, and I look forward to helping every child grow in confidence, creativity, and self-expression.

As someone with a strong passion for music and its ability to encourage expression and creativity, I am motivated to help young people in their understanding and enjoyment of the subject. Whether this is unlocking an initial interest for earlier pupils or providing mentorship for those wishing to take their playing to the next level, I hope to inspire whoever I teach from whichever background they are from.