Alice Oakley Jones

BA(hons) ARAD RTS LRAD (Vice Principal)

Raised in her Mother’s Dance School Alice discovered her love of the performing arts at an early age. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dance with a BA (hons) in Ballet Education specialising in performance, and gaining the LRAD Teaching Certificate, whilst also achieving her Advanced 2 RAD Ballet and studying for the Solo Seal award.

Alice then studied privately with ex-Ballerina Chilian Heredria, and has performed as a soloist dancer with The London Ballet Company. Alice has trained advanced students up to a pre-professional standard, some of which have gone on to gain places at established vocational schools such as The Royal Ballet School. She also teaches non-syllabus ballet and contemporary technique, and has choreographed for shows and competitions such as the prestigious International ‘Genee Challenge’, where her student won as finalist for her age division.

Her philanthropic side has led her to dance for charity campaigns and children's programmes as far away as South America. From theatre productions to fashion campaigns, Alice has a vast repertoire of industry skills that have seen her travel all over the world. Recently moving in a more commercial direction and signing with AKM Talent Management, Alice has been photographed for many campaigns, as well as danced in both independent and feature films, and a range of music videos.

Alice is a keen advocate for bringing Ballet forward into more mainstream culture. Alice’s ingenuity has transcended her roots in classical ballet and contemporary dance to original performances and gained her global recognition.