Stuart Hayes
Commercial Jazz Lecturer
Stuart originally trained at Performers College and was the first boy to take the AISTD Teacher Training qualification, gaining a Distinction.
Stuart was one of the most sought-after commercial dancers throughout the nineties and noughties, working with an array of impressive global artists including Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Boyzone, Dannii Minogue, Steps, and the legendary Sir Cliff Richard.
Stuart travelled the world performing while learning his craft from a team of incredible creatives such as Paul Roberts (Spice Girls), Kim Gavin (London 2012 Olympics), Paul Domaine (Steps) and Jamie King (Madonna), who all had a huge influence on his career. In turn, Stuart worked his way from assistant choreographer to choreographer in his own right, applying his own style to stage, TV and the catwalk. He worked with a host of salons and brands such as Nike, Adidas, Wella, Topshop and River Island, with a career highlight being asked to stage the spring/summer collection for Lacoste at the Louvre in Paris, and working as associate choreographer for the late Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.
Many of the dancers you see performing today have been trained by Stuart, whose innovative choreography pushes students to their maximum and fully prepares them for their chosen career.
Stuart is a very proud recipient of a Carl Alan Award, receiving this top accolade for his teaching and contribution to the arts. He is also Vice Principal at NDC College and a guest lecturer throughout the UK.
