Meet the Breakout Team

Our teachers are experienced, highly skilled and friendly. Our assistants are conscientious and caring. All hold enhanced DBS checks. In their care, we believe our students excel as performers and grow as people. Select a name below to find out more about our team.

    • MA in Music (University of Birmingham)

    • BMus (Hons) in Music (2.1)

    • Qualified in Paediatric First Aid (Level 3)

    • Licensed Chaperone (including Child Protection Training)

    • Designated Safeguarding Lead

    • Grade 8 Singing

    • Grade 7 Piano

    • Grade 5 Music Theory

    • Level 2 Intermediate Performance Combat – Merit

    During David’s time at university, he performed in more than twenty concerts, had the opportunity to conduct and lead choirs, composed music, discovered a love for editing software (music and film) and had his first go at teaching. Since then, David has had more than a decade of experience running Breakout and teaching children of all ages, in group classes and privately, for which he is very thankful. He loves his job!

    Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with his family and church family.

    • MA in Drama

    • BA (Hons) in Drama and Performance (2.1)

    • Qualified in Paediatric First Aid (Level 3)

    • Qualified Arts Award Adviser

    • Licensed Chaperone (including Child Protection Training)

    • SEND Training

    • Grade 8 Piano

    • Grade 8 Singing

    • Grade 5 Music Theory

    • Silver (Honours) in Stage Dance

    • Level 2 Intermediate Performance Combat – Merit

    Rachel launched Breakout Performing Arts in October 2012 with the help of her husband and co-principal, David.

    Growing up, she attended many stage schools and had a passion to set up her own, merging some of the best ideas from schools she had attended in her childhood to form Breakout Performing Arts, the company you see today. The stage schools she attended often only focused on their ‘best’ students. This had a huge impact on Rachel, filling her with a desire to see every child flourish as performers and as people, an idea that permeates through everything Breakout does.

    Alongside managing these Saturday classes, her and her husband enjoy teaching music and drama privately, as well as running exciting workshops in the summer.

    • BA (Hons) Creative Arts – 1st

    • PGCE in Primary Teaching

    • ALCM (Music Theatre) Performance

    • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children & Young People’s Mental Health

    Sarah has been a professional singer for more than 40 years and a singing teacher for more than 25. She has developed a passion for exploring the power of singing to enrich the lives – physically, mentally and emotionally – of all ages. Having her own children, she has witnessed the effect music has had upon their learning.

    Over the years of teaching singing and music, privately and in schools, many of Sarah’s students now work professionally in the Music and Performance Industries. Sarah has worked in nurseries and through a variety of workshops for all ages, including those enriched with special needs. She is sensitive to the individual and strives to find the specific pathway to learning which each child requires whilst working towards a team performance. She discovered Musical Theatre later on in life and believes in its power to bring singing to a new depth of understanding and connection with the audience, and themselves.

    Prior to teaching, Sarah recorded and performed in a professional duo all over the country for a wide variety of gigs; small local gigs to large festivals, working alongside the current ‘big names’ but since teaching she thrills more on witnessing her students uncover their hidden creative talents than any standing ovation. As a singing teacher she knows she has ‘the best job ever!’ and hopes never to retire!

    • BA (Hons) in Dance – 1st Class

    • D* D* D* in BTEC Level 3 Dance (equivalent to 3 A*s at A-Level).

    • SEND Training

    Victoria trained in a range of dance styles from a young age, performing in shows from the age of seven. Some of her shows include the curtain raiser for Swan Lake at the Birmingham Hippodrome and the local Christmas pantomime.

    Victoria has a passion and drive for teaching young people. She began assisting, and later teaching, dance at the tender age of fourteen and hasn’t looked back! She has also competed in numerous dance competitions and has facilitated opportunities for others to compete too.

    Victoria loves imparting her knowledge and skills to her Breakout students, helping them showcase their talent and grow into confident, skilful dancers.

    • D* Musical Theatre BTEC (equivalent to 3 A*s at A Level) from BOA

    Aimee has professional experience performing in pantomimes at the Lichfield Garrick where she now works as Assistant Director for their youth programme. She has also performed many leading roles with Script Youth Musical Theatre Company where she has played: Frenchie in Grease, Summer Hathaway in School of Rock, Princess Anna in Frozen and Scaramouche in We Will Rock You.

    Besides Drama, Aimee has enjoyed competing as a freestyle dancer since 2017, and has since been dancing in lyrical, freestyle, contemporary, commercial and jazz styles.

    Aimee thoroughly enjoys her time with her Breakout students each Saturday, working hard to help them develop the confidence and abilities they need to achieve their dramatic goals, knowing that the skills her students can learn in her classes have the potential to positively impact every area of their lives.

    • D* in Musical Theatre BTEC (equivalent to A* at A-level)

    Evie Rice studied at BOA Stage and Screen Academy, specialising in stage management and costume. Prior to this, she spent 2 years studying at Birmingham Ormiston Academy and graduated with a *D in Musical Theatre BTEC.

    Evie has been performing in Script Youth Musical Theatre Company since the age of 11 and has received many lead roles in this time, such as Rizzo in Grease, Rosalie Mullins in School of Rock, Elsa in Frozen and Oz in We Will Rock You.

    Evie has been Deputy Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for many productions. She has also worked as Head of Costume and Wardrobe for a professional Christmas show (Peter Pan!) at The Old Rep Theatre.

    Evie loves working with children and has much experience with children with SEND.

    Starting out as an assistant, Evie showed herself to be diligent in all areas, and was especially gifted with Breakout’s youngest students. And so, it wasn’t long before she was offered the role of Musical Theatre Teacher of the Infant Classes!

  • Britney has performed on stages from the age of 9, dancing and singing in school productions. She also did gymnastics and cheer from a very young age.

    Britney has the wonderful privilege of being Head Girl at Blue Coat Academy. In this role, she helps and represents her peers in a variety of ways for the benefit of the whole school community.

    Britney loves working with children as it makes her feel like a big sister. She has been playing football for 6 years and is captain of her football team.

    • Grade 6 Musical Theatre (Distinction)

    • Grade 5 Piano

    • Grade 4 Violin

    • A* GCSE Music

    Aleisha started singing, dancing and acting at 7 years old, in a musical theatre group, before switching to private singing and music lessons with Rachel.

    Aleisha has performed in many school concerts, as an orchestra and ensemble member. She is also an Assistant Coach for children in kickboxing, and has experience working with children of all ages and abilities.

    Aleisha is thrilled to be part of the Breakout team. The role she has gives her opportunities to positively influence her students. Leading children towards a better future is a real honour.

    • BTEC D* Drama

    • Young Leader Belt

    Fin is a film student who has been in a musical theatre company since 2017 in which he has played a multitude of principal roles including Kristoff, Lord Farquaad, The Tin Man and Buddy the Elf. He also has a passion for music which has been showcased in his time in 2 different rock bands in the Birmingham music scene.

    His experience in working with children stems from his time in the Scouts – he completed his young leader training in full, helping children aged 10-14, some with special needs. Through this training and more, he has gained a deeper understanding of how to support children of all ages.

    Fin is having a great time assisting at Breakout. He is a valuable asset to the team.