Margaret F. Howard 

BSc(Hons) DPM Chartered MCIPD LAM(Gold) FISTD FRSA

Margaret is Bushey born and attended The Rutts, Merryhill School & Watford Grammar School For Girls before reading Chemistry with Pure Mathematics & Economics at Leicester University. On graduating she studied for a postgraduate qualification in Personnel Management. 
Margaret started dancing, aged three, with Nell Jean Perkins in a tiny studio in Chestnut Rise in Bushey & then moved to The Star School of Dancing in Watford with Elizabeth Harrison. She danced, sang, acted & choreographed with every local Operatic Society in the area - Bushey Operatic & Dramatic Society being the favourite. In 1982 Margaret left full time employment as a Personnel Director with The Rank 
Organisation & trained at Harrison College qualifiying to teach Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap & National, she also holds Gold Medal from LAMDA for Verse & Prose & Acting. In 1988 she became a Fellow of the 
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and was proud to be invited to become a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1995.
Margaret remains very involved in the life of the Schools particularly in Acting, Singing and at Showtime!
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Helen Conway 

ISTD Ballet/Tap/Modern/Jazz Teacher
​& Exam Co-Ordinator - LISTD

Miss Helen, much loved & respected teacher  & the first member of The 25 Year Club - recognising 25 years of service, loyalty and dedication to the Margaret Howard Organisation in 2013. Helen was trained by Elizabeth Harrison at Harrison College. She graduated with Associate Ballet, Tap, Modern and National. After leaving College Helen continued her professional development achieving Associate Diplomas in Ballet & Tap and Licentiate status in Modern. Helen was a Lecturer for The Margaret Howard 
Theatre College tutoring students in Modern, Tap and Jazz to DDE (Diploma In Dance Education : Level 4) qualification as well as choreographing for major College performances and Shows. Helen continues to lecture for Momentum Performing Arts Academy.
Pupils that Helen has taught have gone on to major Performing Arts Colleges such as Bird College. Laine Theatre Arts, Performers & Margaret Howard Theatre College. Many of her pupils who became students are to be found on stage and screen, in Disneyland Paris and on board ship.​

Gemma Ward 

ISTD Ballet/Tap/Modern Teacher - DDE

Miss Gemma trained at the Margaret Howard Theatre Schools from a young age, then continued her studies at MHTC, formally Harrison College where she completed her teacher training exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre dance, alongside her performance training. During her time at College Miss Gemma was awarded the status of Head Girl  Miss Gemma performed in Pantomime at the Alban Arena and in various Charity Galas at Sadlers Wells and The Palladium. Miss Gemma has a passion for teaching working at many prestigious schools and colleges both in and outside of London. Miss Gemma has completed her DDE exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern and is studying for Licentiate status.​

Natasha Bowen 

Acting & LAMDA Teacher

Miss Natasha graduated from The Margaret Howard Theatre College where she majored in character acting and singing roles.

Natasha played the role of The Witch in Into The Woods, Jennyanydots in CATS and Le Fou in Beauty & The Beast
Since leaving College Natasha has been teaching Acting.
Natasha teaches Acting for MHTS and offers LAMDA exams in all subjects. She has achieved a 100% pass rate with the majority of pupils gaining merits and Distinctions.

Natasha holds DDI in Modern and Tap and Gold Medal LAMDA in Verse & Prose and in Acting.​

Megan Johnson

Dance Teacher

Miss Meg has been dancing since the age of three, she trained at the Margaret Howard Theatre College which then became Momentum Performing Arts Academy. Meg graduated as as ISTD teacher with a DDE in Modern Theatre Dance. During her training Meg studied a  variety of different dance styles focusing on ISTD classes in Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern and the Commercial Associate. She also covered Hip Hop, Jazz and Contemporary as well as Musical Theatre, Singing and Acting. Whilst training Meg found her passion for performing musical theatre and then found her passion for teaching it! Miss Meg then went on to gain her level 2 Gym Instruction within Acro dance and took part in various professional workshops in dance, gymnastics and singing. Meg is an established member of the MHTS Team and teaches a wide range of classes including Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Street and Classical Ballet.

Emma Sharp

A.I.S.T.D (DDE)
​Imperial Ballet/Tap/Modern & Acro Teacher

Emma Sharp AISTD- started dancing at the age of 2 learning the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre and Jazz following the ISTD syllabus, taking exams in all genres. She has completed all Jazz awards and up to Advanced 2 in Modern and Tap and Intermediate in Ballet. Emma has taken part in many dance shows, performed in the Stevenage Pantomimes for 5 years running, alongside Performing at the Royal Albert Hall & Disney Land Paris. At the age of 14 she started Commercial and Contemporary dance, expanding her style and knowledge further. During her time at her childhood dance school, she assisted alongside her dance teacher, helping with the younger students. Emma has always wanted to be a Dance Teacher from a very young age, and this strengthened my passion for teaching. In 2018 Emma gained her NCFE level 3 personal training qualification. Emma then trained at Anthony Clifford Studios in Essex gaining her ISTD teaching qualification in Tap and Modern. Then trained with Jackie Styles (Lead lecturer and Examiner at ISTD) and gained her ISTD Ballet teachers qualification. In 2021 she also become a qualified Acro teacher. She continues to participate in dance classes for myself as she’s always wanting to find inspiration to add into her lessons. Emma’s passion has always been to teach dance and fitness her enthusiasm for dance is something she wants to share with others and encourage pupils. And most importantly to have fun! 

Amy Cordina

Singing Teacher

Born and raised in Malta, Amy trained in musical theatre from the tender age of three, with the initial stage school she attended being her entryway into theatre. Amy then went on to train in Classical Voice with ABRSM. She is a Musical Theatre and Dance Teacher Training graduate from Margaret Howard Theatre College/MPAA  which works along the ISTD and is now part of the University of West London. Alongside her teaching career, Amy has been and is currently a working performer with her last contract just finishing last year. As a performer who still attends classes, I love to bring what I learn myself to my classes to make sure they’re as current as possible. My teaching style is very student focused with my main aim being to build up student’s performance skills and confidence at a bespoke level. While I believe that technique and skill is extremely important, my main aim for my classes is to create a safe space for them to grow and be the best version of themselves.

Guest Teachers at MHTS

Holly Penny

Street/Hip Hop & Jazz Teacher - ISTD Associate

Miss Holly was trained at the Margaret Howard Theatre Schools from age 12 years & at the Margaret Howard Theatre College before going to Bird College where she completed a National Diploma.
Since Graduating Holly has joined the well known Hip Hop company Boy Blue Entertainment. She has performed in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, along side Dizzie Rascal, Rita Ora, The Sugar Babes and many more. She appeared in the UK tour of B.Supreme  performing at the South Bank Centre. Holly is a gifted choreographer creating individual pieces for the stage & for every classs that she teaches Holly teaches Hip Hop, Street & Musical Theatre. 

Holly now lectures at Momentum Performing Arts
Academy formerly  Margaret Howard Theatre College 
and offers the Teacher Training qualification - 
Associate in Street Jazz​